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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1925
Page
10
The Giants begin a West Coast trip with a hard series against the Pirates in Pittsburgh. Outcomes in this stretch are seen as critical to the flag race, reflecting a tough period on the road and current form in the Ohio valley.
Texas star Tris Speaker in a Cleveland uniform challenges the view that golf hurts baseball. The piece compares swings, notes Speaker’s smooth rhythm, and argues power comes from through hitting across multiple sports. Also discusses Alan Helffrich vs Douglas Lowe in mid distance and pennant races for the Giants and Pirates.
The rules state there is no option to drop in bounds after a ball goes out of bounds. Replay the previous stroke with a penalty unless a local rule remits the penalty. If the shot started from the tee you may tee again. otherwise drop. There is no penalty for dropping a club in a bunker unless it touches the ball or improves it.
Vermilion Ohio August 10 Joseph G owned by United Fisheries Sandusky won the trapnet boat race, feature of the Vermilion Boat Club eleventh annual south shore regatta yesterday afternoon. Terrence S also of United Fisheries placed second, Benning and Rothgary started but quit as they were outclassed.
The write-up compares two top competitors Lowe and Helffrich as evenly matched and capable of close finishes. It questions claims of partisan bias and calls for truth over hometown loyalty in assessing their rivalry.
The Giants ended their skid by defeating Cincinnati 5 to 4 with three runs in the eighth. Frankie Frisch, star second baseman, was injured in a collision with Shultz in the sixth inning.
Report covers Cubs win doubleheader against the Braves 8-1 and 13-8 with key hitters Adams Brooks and Maranville. Cardinals beat Phillies 4-8 aided by Sotheron and four homers. strong shows from Hornsby Shinners Blades Harper. Also lists American League and National League results and today’s schedule.
In Massillon yesterday the Agathons fell 8 to 7 to the Tellings despite a ninth inning rally that fell short. Tellings battered Brown early, but Agathons out hit 12 to 10 and left eight men on base as the home team edged ahead in the late frames.
With favorable weather Miss Lillian Clarkson will attempt today to swim the English Channel. No woman has ever navigated the distance before.
Mickey Walker will not defend his welterweight title tonight against Billy Wells of England. The proposed bout, postponed from Friday due to rain, was canceled after Wells left for the east, with promoters saying Wells had an attack of cold feet.
Hank Gowdy veteran Giants catcher traveled to Chicago to interview Columbus club owners of the American Association. He hopes to land the manageership of Columbus, his hometown, signaling the end of his big league playing days.
One hundred seven players entered the national junior and boys net titles at the South Side Tennis Club Chicago. Cranston Holman of San Francisco and Henry E. Johnson Jr. of Waban MA led the field as top seeds with entrants from across the country.
Center fielder Eichrodt once sent to Nashville for development is recalled by the Cleveland Indians after injuring his arm. Nashville wanted him to return briefly, but Indians president Barnard moved to have him come in for evaluation as a top prospect.
Many judges believe Bud Taylor will be the next bantamweight champion. He is a fierce boxer with power and skill, challenging Charley Rosenberg who holds the title. Taylor’s manager Padre Long pushes for the title bout and plans to press commissions to sanction the match.
In 1925 Canton Daily News readers asked about batter interference rules and padding under boxing canvases. Answers note batter interference can be called out or ruled as ball or strike, states require one inch felt padding under canvas, and Jimmy Goodrich's nationality and manager are Irish and Humbert Fugazy. Ruth struck out six times in the 1923 World Series with bases full once.
Summary of top hitters across American and National Leagues including Babe Ruth styled names and season stats. Notable figures listed with games played at bats runs hits and averages for Tigers Browns Cardinals Dodgers Phillies and others.
Sandy Two won a double header from America Cycles with scores 11 to 5 and 14 to 0. The team totaled 31 hits across both games. Wise earned the win in game one and Ed Miller and Janson starred in game two with Yost pitching for the Cycles in both games.
Sherry Smith pitched 12 innings for the Senators as Cleveland beats Washington 7 to 6 in a high scoring finale. Joe Sewell and Jamie Jamieson led Cleveland with four and three hits. Joe Judge had five for Washington and Goslin added three.
Jimmy De Forest visits Jack Dempsey’s training camp and says the champion looks fit with no fat and rapid punch. He notes Dempsey’s durability since Toledo and argues only a fast, hard-punching boxer could trouble him, with Tunney as a potential challenge if in top form.
The Oscars defeated the Liberals 9 to 1 in an indoor playoff game yesterday. Goldberg pitched for the winners allowing four hits all singles. The decisive inning was the sixth when Oscars scored five runs. Henry collided with Goldberg on a drive during the game.
Waynesburg defeated Carrollton 9 to 8 after scoring three runs in the eighth. I Antner led with four hits, Maloney had three, and all Waynesburg batters spared by none except Hossler and Hoebler. N Harsh had four hits for Carrollton, with D Miller adding three. Expecting a game against Sanitary Milks next Wednesday.
London Aug 10 The longest yacht race likely to be held will start Aug 15 and run over 60 days. Yachts are expected to compete in the 860 mile round trip from the Solent to the southern Irish coast and back.
The N. C. T. will hold a practice session Tuesday night at Lakeside at 6. All players are to report for roster updates and drills.
New York Aug. 10 The second Richards Johnson tennis match scheduled for this afternoon has been called off. The Davis Cup selection committee will hold a special meeting to decide if further matches are needed between the two contenders for the number two singles spot. It is also probable the American team for the England women’s matches will be chosen at the meeting.
Billy Gibson Tex Rickard plan return from Saratoga for a conference on the proposed heavyweight title match between Gene Tunney and Harry Wills next month. A second meeting with Charles A Stoneham to seek Polo Grounds staging. Paddy Mullins awaits Wills reply to cables from Carlsbad.
The Kirchner Barbers of Louisville beat N. O. T. 7 to 2 in a City league clash. Marshall starred with four hits including a triple as Wey limited N. O. T. to five hits and Gurney excelled at third for N. O. T. The game featured sharp fielding and timely hitting on both sides with several double plays and a few walks.
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