Robins Drop Back Into Sixth Place
Brooklyn fell to sixth in the National League after a 10 to 4 loss to Philadelphia. Grimes started for Brooklyn and lasted four innings, while DiPerce earned his third win in four starts against Brooklyn.
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Brooklyn
Grimes
DiPerce
Cantrell
Rere
AB. R. HO
A. EL Ieach
Gi Cessecana
Williams
Hargrhh Tap Aadesice
Fonseca
Mitchell
Henline
Huber
Mideast
Friberg
Hensine
Harper
Wheat
Stock
Tierney
Pierce
Sand
Fribere
Cantrill
Corgan
Fournier
Ad Pitche
Wimnes
Mrs Hurd Maintains Lead In Women’s Golf Title Defense
In St Louis Dorothy Campbell Hurd of Philadelphia beat Chicago’s Mrs Jay Canarie 7 and 6 in round one at the St Louis Country Club. Glenna Collett of Providence posted 39 39 for 78 in two days, with Edith Commings and Alexa Stirling Frazer also winning their matches as the field narrows toward the title.
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Dorothy Campbell Hurd
Philadelphia
America
St. Louis Country Club
Jay Canarie
Chicago
Per
Glenna Collett
Providence
Caleb Fox
Alexa Stirling Frazer
Ottawa
Canada
Miah Dorothy Riots
Edith Commings
J. W. Douglas
Fritste
West Virginia
Curtis Sobl
Columbus
Ohio
Athletes Back From A Tour Of Europe
Harold Osborne high jumper and decathlon champion returns to New York aboard the Majestic with three Illinois A C teammates after a 19 country tour. Pole vaulter Paul Jones weight thrower Herbert Swarze and coach Johnny Dehr accompany Osborne. The group lauds overseas hospitality. the rest sail home Saturday.
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New York
Harold Osborne
Ilinois A. C
Majestic
Europe
Paul Jones
Herbert Swarze
Johnny Dehr
Osborne
Illinois A. C
America
Dempsey Wills bout 15 assured in Michigan City
South Bend Indiana September 29 1925 Jack Dempsey and Harry Wills agreed today to a heavyweight title bout in Michigan City in fall 1926 after signing articles in Niles Michigan. Promoter Floyd Fitzsimmons and Wills manager Paddy Mullins posted 300000 forfeits with Dempsey at 100000 and Mullins at 60000. Each will receive 25000 for preliminary expenses. The signing took place in Dr Fred N Bonine's office in Niles amid a crowd of onlookers as the two boxers signed in less than five minutes, watched closely by Fitzsimmons.
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Ind
Jack Dempsey
Harry Wills
Michigan City
Niles
Mich
Indiana State Line
Harry Wille
Dempsey
Floyd Fitzsimmons
Wills
Paddy Mullins
Fitzsimmons
Mullins
First National Bank
Michigan
Indiana
Fred N. Bonine
Pitesimmons
World Series Tickets Ready for Mails Soon
Pittsburg reports that thousands who secured reservations for the World Series games in Pittsburg will receive their tickets by mail late this week. Sam Drey Fuss, an official of the club, said workers are processing reservations and will mail tickets as soon as they are ready.
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Pittsburg
Sam Dreyfuss
Concord College Football Braces for Marshall Tilt
Concord College faces lineup uncertainties for the opening game as injuries fade and candidates compete for backfield and line positions. Kessler likely starts at quarterback with Wisler at half and Arnette uncertain at the fourth back. Veteran linemen Flanagan Yeager Mendricks on both lines anchor the squad as new talent battles for spots.
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Wisler
Essler
Jefferies
Peck
Lake
Richardson
Martin
Kessler
Arnette
Bas Ring
Wisser
Jackson
Concord State
Marshall Fracua
Mercer
Flanagan
Yeager
Mendrickson
Hang
Marshall
Ma- Toon
Gray
Bock
Orea
McCoy
Hendrickson
Big Green
Offa
Aeger
Einstein
Thomas
Whanger
A. Yeager
Thompson
Noel
Rickard surprised by Dempsey signing to fight Wills
Promoter Tex Rickard voiced surprise and disappointment over Jack Dempsey signing to defend his heavyweight title against Harry Wills next fall in Michigan City Indiana under Floyd Fitzsimmons. He said his contracts with Dempsey and Kearns will stand and he may or may not press the matters in court. Dempsey indicated the bout would be staged under Rickard's direction.
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New York
Tex Rickard
Jack Dempsey
Harry Wills
Floyd Fitzsimmons
Michigan City
Ind
Richard
Jack Kearns
Dempsey
Middle West
Kearns
Rickard
Socko and Crocko Joking About Ruth as Police Officer
Socko suggests Ruth would be a great policeman because he is always good in a pinch. Crocko questions the idea, prompting the playful exchange about Ruth's suitability for law enforcement.
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Socko
Reth
Crocko
Mr. Ruth
Chile Plans Hotel On Robinson Crusoe Island
The government of Chile proposes building a hotel on the Isla de Robinson Crusoe near Juan Fernández to accommodate anticipated tourists, easing future shipwreck related hardships.
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Santiago
Chile
Juan Anandes
Government of
Isle of Romance
Plan to build tubes under London streets for quick delivery
An American backed project proposes underground air pressure tubes beneath London to move merchandise through the streets, aiming to ease traffic by delivering goods rapidly.
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London
Judge Tops First Basemen in Series Outlook
The article compares Washington and Pittsburgh first basemen noting Joe Judge as a premier fielder and feared slugger despite limited stature. It highlights Judge and understudies Joe Harris Grantham and McInnis, praising fielding, left and right handed bats, and base running, with Judge rated best overall.
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Washington
Pittsburg
Grantham
McInnis
Joe Judge
Hal Chace
Humos
Joe Harris
Joe
Gobb
Max Carey
Chicago
Trio of idols to exit baseball Cobb Speaker Johnson
Billy Evans argues the American League will soon lose Ty Cobb Tris Speaker and Walter Johnson describing their impact and signaling the upcoming decline of this era His praise centers on their all around ability, fielding skill and power and notes Simmons as a potential successor in center field for the Philadelphia Athletics
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Ty Cobb
Walter Johnson
Tris Speaker
Babe Ruth
Cobb
Speaker
Page
Simmons
al Simmons
Philadelphia Athletics
Speaker Simmons
Mack
Hans Wagner
Thisa
Apollo
Beaver High Opens Football Season Versus Mullens Friday
Beaver High Athletics begins the 1925 season with a Friday game against Mullens High replacing the later Matewan matchup. Coach Nebinger fields a veteran backfield and strong line, led by captain Cash and punter Swecker.
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Beaver High
Swecker
Gwecker
Nebinger
Pirai Dangerous Fish Reported in South American Rivers
In Buenos Aires reports say pirai, a feared finned predator, is more common this year and travels in shoals with sharp teeth and a taste for blood. The note contrasts with London’s forecast of motorships replacing steamers as a British shipbuilder programs thirteen gasoline powered vessels.
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Buenos Aires
London
West Vir All Star Club to Meet Reds at City Fairgrounds
A record crowd is expected for the October 6 exhibition at the city fairgrounds where the West Vir All Stars face the Cincinnati Reds. Captain Eddie Roush leads the barnstorming squad with Tete Donohue set to pitch and Charley McMillan in charge of lineup and event organization.
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Ocal Fairgrounds
Ing
Eddie Roush
Reds
Roush
Tete Donohue
Bluefield
Donohue
All State
Charley McMillan
American Association
Mac
St. Louis
Kermit Smith
Buck Lloyd
McMillan
Bill Whitlock
Poca
Babe Ruth Joins Police Force Interview Sketch
A fragmented mock interview satirizes Babe Ruth joining the police, with riffs on baseball, politics, and Hollywood figures. The dialogue references Ruth’s fame, the chief’s questions, and cultural icons like Knute Rockne and Chaplin.
Uncrowned Hero Awaits Headgear in 1925 World Series
New York on September 20 The Press casts a long list of candidates for the 1925 world series crown. Pirates and Senators veterans Coveleskie Johnson Goslin Peckinpaugh and Mepriwelis are in contention while young stars Cuyler Yde Moore Wright and Traynor vie for the breakout role. Past winners Adams and Coveleskie also figure in the pre series chatter as Harris braces for a repeat of 1924.
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Pirates
Senators
Frank Mepriwelis
Bucky Harris
Johnson
Earl Me
Inpough
Harris
Harrie
Washington
Pittsburg
Coveleskie
Goslin
Peckinpaugh
Benetors
Cuyler
Yde
Moore
Wright
Traynor
Carey
Meadows
Adams Babe Adama
Stanley Coveleskle
Adams
Detroit
Cleveland
Brooklyn
World records fall at Columbus track
Aileen Guy daughter of Guy Axworthy won the American Horse Breeders Futurity in 2:03 1 2 for two miles setting a futurity record and a new two heat mark for a three year old trotting filly. Crawford won the Buckeye stake 2:12 trotters, Frank Worthy swept heats, Star Ruth won a heat, Norman Grattan took the 2:17 pace, and Wansaard prevailed in the dramatic 2:16 trot after four heats.
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Columbus
Spet
Aileen Guy
Guy Axworthy
Futurity
Buckeye
Crawford
Arch City Pacing Stake
Frank Worthy
Star Ruth
Norman Grattan
Wansaard
Tigers Defeat Cards In Overtime Exhibition
Detroit Tigers beat the St. Louis Nationals 3 to 2 in 12 innings in Detroit on Sept 29. Umpire Ormaby ejected Cardinal players Sotheron Stuart and Clough in the second inning. Mann went hitless in six at bats. Scoring details show Detroit 000 601 000 001 and St. Louis 000 002 000 002.
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Detroit Tigers
St. Louis Nationals
Ormaby
Cardinal
Sotheron
Stuart
Clough
Helmann
Ian St. Louis
Dickerman
Vick
Carroll
Collins
Wells
Woodall
Stanage
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