Fragmented OCR notes on racing event and names
The readable parts mention three races and locations with scattered names and numbers. The text is incomplete and garbled, but hints at a track or road event with participants and outcomes unclear.
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1925
Page
11
The readable parts mention three races and locations with scattered names and numbers. The text is incomplete and garbled, but hints at a track or road event with participants and outcomes unclear.
New York dispatch quotes Davis Walsh noting a planned rematch with Tilden this season. The exchange hints at possible national singles action and an eye toward upcoming union tournaments as a key storyline in the season’s tennis race.
Reports from New York, Oakland, Montreal, Cambridge, London, Chicago, and Ascot detail bouts, races, and previews. Sid Ter and Floydson headline lightweight and heavyweight clashes. Tommy Noble eyes British featherweight action. Harvard-Cambridge baseball results. wagers and track actions at Aqueduct. tennis and wrestling insights conclude with quotes on Tilden’s season and potential challengers.
An aging editor explains how to record scores in medal play and interpret penalties. The reader asks about a putt that struck an opponent’s ball and dropped in the hole, plus how to handle a second shot that hits a ditch and enters water. The guidance: add a penalty stroke. drop behind the ditch to keep the hazard point, with no variation unless conditions dictate otherwise.
New York State Athletic Commission to confirm Mickey Walker will sign to defend his title against Dave Shade. Bout likely set July 17 at Yankee Stadium under Tex Rickard with match at Polo Grounds as backup.
Washington defeated Redmen 12 to 3 with 15 safeties, and Garfield beat Moose 15 to 2 behind strong hitting by Kugler and Thomas. Washington disabled the Redmen with nine singles allowed, while Garfield bolstered a seven and eight run surge in the seventh and eighth innings.
Duebers beat United Metals 10 to 6 with Nelson Barwig and Dacey each three hits and a Dick home run. Sanitaries topple Timkena 11 to 4 as Pierson and Zink lead the offense. Cramer shines for the Sanitaries allowing four hits. Halter pitched for Duebers despite 15 hits as Masek allowed heavy contact for United Metals.
At a City Baseball league meeting the Sanitary Milks protest over a Dec oration Day game led to a replay decision. The game ended 11 to 8 with Sanitaries rallying six runs in the seventh. Managers agreed to reschedule when both sides can confirm a date. The N O T remains tied for third with Crystal Parks Hecka man Clothiers and Canton Cats while Sanitaries suffer a skid.
Readers query which boxer is cleverer between Harry Wills and Charley Weinert and which walker is better between Frigerio and Willie Plant. Wills is the more skilled boxer but Weinert shows quicker footwork. Plant excels in shorter distances while Frigerio wins longer routes. A baseball rule clarification states no double play occurred as the runner did not cross the line between batter and first base. the batter is not out.
Hans Wagner and his Pittsburgh baseball squad head to Akron for a two game series against General Tires at General Field. Chuck Darling joins the outfield Saturday along with Graham Fordham and Frank Savage Holy Cross to complete the all collegian outfield.
Plans are underway for the League of Ohio Sportsmen's convention at Lakemore near Akron June 24 25 the biggest outdoor meeting of hunters fishermen and outdoor enthusiasts in Ohio. The program includes fly and bait casting tournaments trap shooting dog shows fox chases a raccoon hunt an ox roast and bass fishing at Springfield Lake.
New York boxing column notes Harry Wills delays for the Ben efit show and Mickey Walker toe injury. It recalls Stratford sprinter Hopper Robinson hopping a hundred yards on one leg to win. McTigue pressures Berlenbach with nerve and George Godfrey’s crowd shock in the West.
George Huff, Illinois athletics director, argues the western conference is not a playing league and cannot compel schedules or decide championships. He notes rotating football schedules would exclude key rivalries with Chicago, Michigan, and Ohio State and cites practical and ethical concerns about forcing matches or homecomings.
New York report claims promoters push for Jack Dempsey to return from Europe to challenge Gene Tunney in a high stakes bout before winter. If Tunney agrees, investors could bankroll a big money match with Tex Rickard backing. Dempsey’s inactivity since 1923 and Tunney’s recent activity fuel talks of a decisive title clash.
William H Robinson files a quiet title action in Stark County Common Pleas against Christian Smith and others to clear ownership of lot 16699 Canton Ohio. The case seeks cancellation of specified mortgages and delays any claims by defendants or heirs, with hearing set after July 26 1925.
Executor John H Sheets of North Canton Ohio schedules a public sale of the John W Brillhart estate farm reaching 107 acres between Canton and North Industry. The sale will occur June 25 1926 with three bidding options including the homestead and the entire farm. Possession details and cash terms are provided with contact info for further inquiries.
Canton Ohio council approves bonds for Struble Avenue and Mahoning Road NE storm sewer and related street improvements. It authorizes a tax levy for interest and principal, with fourteen 1927 1929 1930 installments and bonds dated March 1 1925. The measure covers improvements on Superior Avenue NE and Harrison to Bellflower SW plus related curb and sidewalk work.
David L. Dunlap as administrator of Ruth Dunlap deceased files suit against James Dunlap and others seeking authority to complete a land contract from March 26 1919 for lot 4201 1311 Cherry Ave Canton with sale deed upon full payment. James Dunlap must answer by July 6 1926. Attorney Lester H. Hossler. Published in The Canton Daily News May 21 28 June 4 11 18 and 25 1826.
William Harrison Baum files a quiet title petition in Stark County Common Pleas Case No. 44303 against Philip Elsagss and Richard Baker and their unknown heirs. The action covers the west half of the northwest quarter of section 15 township 17 range 7 containing about 0.05 acres in Stark County Ohio. Respondents must answer by July 18 1925.
Automobiles driven by Patrolman G. W. Guthrie and Mrs. L. EB. Clark collided at Tuscarawas Street West and Lawn Avenue, causing damage to both vehicles as recorded by police. The Guthrie vehicle was registered to 801 Arlington NW and the Clark car to 518 Ted Street NW.
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