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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1925
Page
8
Odd whispers link Harry Steel of Fast Sparta to a pro move after a notable amateur heavyweight run. Some say he may return to Olympic grappling or enter the Professional toe-twisters, while others note a likely pro career would face tougher rivals.
Washington manager Stanley Harris announced Vean Gregg was released as part payment to Buddy Myer and sent to New Orleans of the Southern Association. The veteran pitcher Vean Gregg was affected by the move.
Waterbury prepares for a featherweight title bout as Kid Kaplan defends against Babe Herman in a much anticipated fight. An expected 20 000 spectators from across states fill the arena while Connecticut official Thomas Donahue oversees arrangements. Herman, pacing for a right hand win, faces a champion who has sharpened since their last meeting a year ago.
The Pirates beat the Braves 2 to 0 to pull five and a half games ahead. Rawlings homered in the ninth and Moore, Cuyler, Barnhart contributed in an opening run. Meusel homer sparks Giants in 13 innings as Reds split doubleheader. Phillies hammer Cubs 12 to 2 on 20 hits. Robins top Cards 4 to 2 to rise to fourth place.
In a match after heavy rain a shallow ditch overflows onto the fairway. A player drives into the water and may lift without penalty. The referee states temporary water is casual water if the overflow lies outside recognized hazard limits, and thus not part of the regular hazard.
Leading hitters list for the American and National Leagues shows players with at bats runs hits and rates. Notable names include Speaker Cobb Simmons Rice Heilmann Hornsby Bottomley Harper Fournier Blades with their games at bats runs and hits.
Barberton Ohio champions of Barberton district Summit county seek bookings for Labor Day games on September 1 3 and 29 against visiting opponents. Wire or wire J F Sherman 612 W Paige avenue Barberton Ohio phone Barberton 146 R.
Baseball standings show American League scores with Cleveland and Philadelphia 1 tie Chicago 1 New York 0 while St Louis 11 Washington 8 Detroit 10 Boston 2 New York 6 Cincinnati 5 2 Brooklyn 4 St Louis 2 Pittsburgh 2 Boston 0 Philadelphia 12 Chicago 2 American Association results list Kansas City Columbus Indianapolis Minneapolis St Paul Louisville Toledo Milwaukee Today's schedule includes Washington at St Louis New York at Chicago Boston at Detroit Pittsburgh at Boston Cincinnati at New York Chicago at Philadelphia St Louis at Brooklyn Toledo at Milwaukee Indianapolis at Minneapolis Louisville at St Paul.
New York Giants right fielder Ross Young suffered a fracture in two places of his right hand after being hit by Cincinnati pitcher Pete Donohue on Tuesday. He is unlikely to play again this season. Young also was fined $100 by National League president John A. Heydler for starting a disturbance after the incident. Donohue faced no punishment.
Oscar gridders suspend Guy Balmer and Herbert Bamberger for the season. Balmer injured in last Sunday's game and Bamberger’s parents oppose his playing. Practice times set for Friday 6:30 and Sunday 10 at the Tuce field. Contact Coach Guber about tryouts.
The Star Eleven football team defeated Bearcats 6 to 0 in a game featuring a standout backfield. For game details call Mer Billings.
Earl McNeeley sparked the Indians with four timely hits while La Motte and Rice homered. Washington built a late lead with six runs in the third, but St Louis answered for an 11-8 victory as nine pitchers saw action and Vanegilder earned the win.
Omaha heavyweight Rudy Du sek defeated Youssf Hassane in a two-fall match here on Wednesday night, taking the first fall in 27 minutes with a flying mare hold and the second with a flying crotch hold. Cleat Kauffman beat Sam Clapham in 21 minutes with a crab hold, while Ray Carpenter defeated Ernie Mattox in a 150 pound bout.
New York August 27 The Delaney Berlenbach bout is postponed due to Berlenbach injuring his hands pushing the match to indoors. Delaney previously defeated Berlenbach on March 14 last year in a dramatic knockout that ended Berlenbachs 22 straight KO record. Delaney praised as clever and precise like a fencer, with Punch em Paul as a potential rival in future bouts.
Hughie McQuillan of the New York Giants filed two separate court actions seeking 2038.45 in salary from the club after a suspension. Manager John McGraw had suspended him for failing to stay in condition, and McQuillan’s wife has a divorce suit naming a Bronx woman as co respondent.
Twin City hitters explode for six runs in the fourth to beat Pennzoils 9 to 1 yesterday. Shinn allowed ten hits while Fenner and Sullivan held Pennzoils to six. Coneyleer led the winners with key hits as Schell earned a homer and Fenner struck out seven.
Mark Arie of Champaign Illinois, Olympic trap champion, shattered 200 targets straight to win the Grand American handicap Class AA title at Vandalia. Frank Hughes of Mooridge South Dakota and C W Olney of West Allis Wisconsin finished tied for runner up with 199. Kentucky’s WH Hall also posted 200 in Class A, while C A Young of Springfield Ohio totaled 175.
Columbus August 27 plans to curb pollution from acid steel plants will be discussed at a conference this afternoon. Health director Mon ger will lead about 20 representatives of Ohio acid steel plants to review disposal methods and river protection.
Tommy Milligan, European welterweight and middleweight champion from Scotland, plans a trip to the United States in the coming months. He will sail from Glasgow this Saturday as promoters seek a semi final bout against an opponent on a card headlined by Mickey Walker and Dave Shade next month.
Heckaman's team conducts a practice session at Cook Park at 6 30. All players are asked to report for duty and prepare for upcoming duties.
John Holland former Daytona shortstop was arrested in New York for violation of the Harrison narcotic act and is held on $3,000 bail. Federal agents seized a large quantity of drugs labeled Kig ses with accomplice Mrs Helen Randazzo held on $4,000 bail. Notebooks with names and addresses were found in the apartment.
Season National and American totals show Meusel of the Giants with 18 homers and Snyder of the Giants with 3. Individual leaders include Hornsby Cardinals 33, Williams Browns 25, Meusel Yankees 25, Hartnett Cubs 24, Simmons Athletics 22, Fournier Robins 21, Bottomley Cardinals 19.
Entry blanks are in the mail for county players indicating intention to participate in the Stark County tennis tournament. Entries must be returned to the North Canton community house by noon next Saturday.
Washington pitcher Marberry, chiefly a reliever, has appeared in 51 games this season without a start. Reports say he may finish with the best record among his style, while official tallies vary and box scores differ on his innings pitched and win total.
Five parcels totaling 197 acres near Mill Creek Park were acquired by Poland Country Club for a new golf course to be named Mill Creek Country Club. Purchase price was 39000 dollars with estimated construction costs of 90000 dollars.
The Oscar football team, coached by Van Almen, held a stiff Tuesday night practice at Cutlery field to prepare for the season start. Manager Studer of America Cycle has booked the opening game for September 1 and invites bookings via his office.
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