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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1925
Page
10
A Negalese boxer has been told to depart the country after a labor department decision. He was granted a temporary stay until December to work as a waiter, but must now leave. The report notes the individual’s unclear status and government action guiding his departure.
Paddy Mullins controls Wills and faces pressure to pit Wills against Dempsey or Tunney. Dempsey appears ready, showing a black eye after riding club work and signaling plans for September bouts. Talks include fights with Huttman or Carpentier as possible options amid tense public commentary.
The Oncar football team plans a practice session at ten o clock Thursday with Coach Seale Van Atmen leading the unit. Players mentioned include Nunaraker, tarber, Stinson, Wits man, Grindle, Smeltzer, Shuey, Guertat, Voleer, MacParren, Zackaring, and Tandy among others.
Johnny Hennessey, Indianas rising tennis star, arrived back from England where he helped win a new title. A downtown parade and a welcome by Mayor Law Shank kicked off celebrations. He and partner Casey were among the first to travel to Wimbledon. Exhibition matches with Danny scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.
City schedule listing remaining games at Dunn Field with teams including St. Louis August 14 15 16 in Washington August 18 20 21 New Vorm August 22 29 24 Philadelphia August 25 26 Boston August 28 and related dates.
An invitation from Francisco pirate manager Descampa of George Carpentier to meet Huffman in San Francisco this fall was issued by Kid Herman of the North End Athletic Club. The report cites sour ces and confirms plans for a possible bout this season.
Morgantown Aug. after talks between Ira E Rodgers and Director of Athletics H A Stanabury the West Virginia University training camp will invite a limited number of players. Only a few prospective freshmen are invited to the Jackson Mill camp, with officials planning to invite just over 100 men including varsity and freshmen.
A fragmented sports item discusses pitching rules on throwing to second base and running out a batter. It mentions an umpire’s guidance about not completing the throw and the strategic outcomes for the defense and offense.
Barberton card features Billy Mears versus Young Irish in a semifinal. Akron flyweights clash as Frankie Kaus and Paul Delaney from Firestone Square appear. Joe Hurse faces Kenny Mich, with Norman Kent and Kid Keone in ten round bouts. Kinney headlines for a reverse matchup.
The Lincoln grid team completes two weeks of conditioning and will begin signal practice at Weelock on Thursday. All players wishing to play must be present and eligible, with coaches outlining workouts and expectations for the Cheyfield lineup as the season approaches.
A Cuban native with no prior professional play is reported to join the Braves from the Florida state league, with sale finalized around early April. The player, known for right handed pitching, is expected to debut next spring after being sold by a Houston club.
Buffalo reports a Toronto International Teague archer was found guilty of third degree assault after striking a spectator who mocked him for being ordered out of a game. The court handed a suspended sentence.
Former heavyweight champ Jack Johnson was arrested in Louisville on a speeding charge racing from Lexington at 56 miles per hour. He pleaded guilty and Judge Fo Portland fined him 30 dollars with costs totaling 14 dollars. He claimed he intended to attend a exhibition match Tuesday night.
Eddie Rommell, Philadelphia Athletics ace, showcases his knuckle bell and wins 20 games this season. He blanked the Browns for five innings Tuesday, leaving baserunners stranded early, and continues to lead the majors in victories as the Mack men hold first place.
Lawrence Perry reports two top college pitchers from last June’s draft struggle in the majors. Princeton ace Charley Caldwell shows little success with the Yankees beyond batting practice, while Carroll of Holy Cross is hampered by medical issues and limited relief. Ty Cobb’s throwing and other factors compound the young hurler’s tough adjustment as teams weigh future development.
National and American leagues totals show 924 across all, with leaders such as Hornsby Carew and Williams among top players. Meusel and Bottomley post strong numbers for the season, while Meusel again leads Giants and Dodgers in early categories.
In Southampton August 13, veteran Sam Mardy and partner Henry Guia upset the Young-Chapin team 6-2, 6-2 advancing to the quarterfinals. George King of New York and Howard Kinney of San Francisco also won, Kinsey brothers eliminated by Teanon after a bus delay.
Entries for the Western Open golf tournament at Youngstown Country Club surged to 11890 after new names were added in August 2022. Nine states are represented among forty fresh entrants. senior and junior events follow with late entry deadlines today. The Boston Braves scheduled an exhibition against General Tires on September weekend, marking a final preseason showing this season.
Havre France Aug 18 Gus Wilson French trainer formerly conditioning Georges Carpentier was hired in New York yesterday to work with Jack Dempsey for his fights with James Tunney and Tom Gholane. He named Rochambeau as assistant trainer to Dempsey.
Seeded women tennis entries for the national championship begin with 11 players. Notable names include Sian Eley, Kathleen Kane, Joan Fry, Mary Browne, Evelyn Colyer, Eleanor Gosar, and team notes from New York.
An Inniss Own Q asks about penalties in mixed foursomes. If a ball enters water hazards a penalty stroke is added for the side and does not affect play order. The partner’s stroke after a penalty follows the normal turn, and disqualification can occur if the competition mode demands.
Rustie Russell of Cincinnati defeated Jack Mellman of Columbus in six rounds in Dayton. A thunder shower halted another match between Joe Sykera of Dayton and Johnny Mack after four rounds, delaying honors and outcomes.
STISBURGH Aug 13 The Pirates won the third game of the Giants series by 5 to 3, closing the gap to five and a half games. Yde was hit hard yet Giants failed to rally. Pirates had key hits from White and Jackson, with solid defense and timely baserunning.
Australia captain James Anderson and Willard Crocker were selected for the opening Canada Cup team match in Montreal. Gerald Patterson and Jack Wright named for the second match with Anderson paired with Wright on Saturday and Crocker with Patterson in the other clash.
In Philadelphia Brown notes the Athletics beat the Teague squad by a narrow margin as Quinn fired a two-run blast and Teague's lineup struggled. The day featured key hits by Pennock and Betts while Chicago, New York, and Boston lineups produced varied results across games.
Granville hosts a tense invitation tournament with Herschede and Fordyce reaching the final rounds amid weather delays. Competitors include Wiliam’s Deussheie from Columbus, Brock from Lorain, and Stier Ayce, reflecting strong regional participation and a postponed swimming event at Century Park due to heavy rain.
Leading hitters list shows Hornsby and Stock among top names with teams Cards Dodgers Tigers Ath Brown players and figure totals from the season. Teams include St Louis Cardinals Los Angeles Dodgers Detroit Tigers and Athletic clubs with individual scores ranging around 80 to 108 runs.
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