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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1925
Page
16
A fragment from a 1920s sports page reports CALAC, a Carlisle star formerly linked to Bully, hoping to return to play with AL and not sign other contracts. Also mentions Wilson Plattery and Emyth Smythe pursuing football access, with talks of tryouts, positions, and possible arrival ahead of the season opener.
Massillon football enters fall camp at Turkeyfoot Lake with 63 players including captain Vince Define and a large roster of veterans and hopefuls. New coach David Stewart shifts system while coach Smith handles basketball duties. Players drill to sharpen fundamentals ahead of the season.
Massillon sports report shows Canton baton twirler McBiride delivering key plays at hot corner. Textor cites McBiride and McKinnegt as standout youths in a tense game. The Cuban series closes with late hits and a strong defensive effort as Ravin’s team edges toward a comeback.
In Wrockline Massachusetts on August 22 the veteran players faced a tense Davis Cup final American zone match. Davis defeated Mia star 7–6 2–6 6–1, while Harada secured Japan’s only victory. Australia claimed four of five matches, advancing to meet France next month as United States and Cuban teams prepare for future ties.
Helen Wills of California advances to the national championship final in Forest Hills after an American title clash with Kathlene Lind. Wills defeats McKane in three sets in a key match, while Eleanor Gos and other contenders provide strong showings as doubles teams Ryan Bundy and Sutton, Browne and Wille, dominate the action.
I McBride and Edmonson led offense for Massillon Athens as they defeated Beaver Falls 15 to 5. Beavers Falls struggled with errors and weak defense while Agathons pitcher kept opponent bats in check. Edmon and Edmonson produced multiple two base hits amid a varied early season showing.
Koss of the Club won the three mile Potomac river swim for the Sha President Coolidge cup this afternoon. The race time was about one hour and eleven minutes.
Seattle Aug 22 Robert Muller of the city announces that he will coach at the United States Naval Academy and report in October.
A notice announces a meeting next week to elect officers and discuss league applications for local bowlers. The Industrial Bowling Teague organization will hold the session to elect Hloera and process league applications.
Canadian heavyweight Jack Renault arrived for a wrestling bout this week with W. Van Aug. 22. Marine Toliver was to join the card, and Renault’s presence signals a major clash on the upcoming program.
County fairs across the region feature horse racing with trainers from Urbane and London competing at London and nearby tracks. The program runs four days, with horses traveling to Zanesville Athene and Columbus state fair in coming weeks, including green trotters and pace races drawing crowds despite weather and travel.
Aug 22 Youngstown reports feature on MacDonald ads and a western open golf tourney with an $8500 prize, plus detailed pacing horse results. Gene Forbes clocks 3:12 to win a stake at Endicott and Woodsen meetings. Major Riser and The Great Volo also score in key heats.
The article outlines a boxing night featuring Genett and Allen advancing to semifinals amid talk of a dream matchup with Dutty. Moppon and Boyle show rugged punching, with Genett praised for stamina and defense while Allen’s experience complements the strong undercard.
The colt races dominated the Cleveland and Goshen meeting with Belwin Bourbon taking heat wins in Belle and Charm and Double Cross led by Wire Worthy in the half mile. Peter the Great lineage, Dillon Axworthy descendants, and Goshen track records feature amid a bustling racing scene and a focus on two and four year old trotting performances across Kalamazoo Toledo and Newport venues.
An OCR fragment discusses Red Grange and teammates as defenses and offense in a summer context. It mentions Urbana and names Gallivan Kinsey and Garland as contributors, noting Grange’s expected impact at guard and tackle, with emphasis on line play and scoring potential for the coming season.
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