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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1925
Page
8
Major league clubs sharpened through workouts as opening day nears. Yankees, Giants, Browns, Cardinals and others finalize lineups amid injuries and new arrivals. Hammons, Ruth sidelined. McGraw relies on youth and versatility for infield stability.
New York April 1 Babe Ruth's condition improved today Lt Edward King his personal physician said Ruth still had a slight fever He has been hospitalized since Thursday with influenza No word on whether he will join the team for the American League opener Tuesday
In New York on April 12 the world champion Washington Senators defeated the New York Jays 5 to 1 to even the exhibition series at six games apiece. The Senators led from the start and maintained control throughout.
A long, disorderly golf story describes a high stakes exhibition near New York with bets from 15,000 to 40,000 dollars. A key player’s late arrival disrupts play as partners tackle delays, a miscue costs, and a rival’s taunting prompts strategic errors. Names and locales linked to the scaled event appear, including players and venues in the Eastern U S region.
April 12 Cincinnati Reds fall to the Cleveland Indians 11 to 4 in eleven innings after a pitching duel. An error avalanche in the eleventh allows four runs. Wy Caveney yields the runs and Edwarde faces the Reds rally in the bottom half but it ends with one run needed to tie. The game follows a rough stretch as Cincinnati had dropped their fourth straight. Financial note from London shows Invict Thornton starting with 50.4 wealth, assets of 13 and liabilities of 14 plus bonds.
London April 2 A informal dinner was hosted by Mayor Arthur Howitt for Richmond Corporation staff. Attendees included department heads and senior officials in a show of camaraderie amid city services. The event featured a writers’ gathering and addressed employee morale and food service.
A letter found near Kamakura from a jealous naval officer to his wife orders secrecy and control, advising against talking to postmen, handling news and letters through a door slit, and avoiding the public bath at night.
Mae reports owners of five teams will form the Middle Atlantic league with Wheeling, Clarksburg, Fairmont, Glohrstown and others. Season runs May 20 to September 20 with home and away games. Managers include Tammy Ray Cy Perry and Norman McNeil, amid resignations and new officers in Wheeling club.
First signs of the baseball season at UN appear with the arrival of major league players. The Net schedule and record books are evident as the Whe Rape Gavk, published by OC Spink and Ron St. Louis, releases a comprehensive baseball dope book. It covers schedules, playing records from last year, World Series and minor league stats, star biographies, how to score, rosters with physical details, and player bios.
Newcomers look sharp as the 1925 Senators field a lively Sunday workout at Powell's. Regulars and youngsters display speed and defense with solid hitting from Rehels Dearing and Heabowel while Thurman and Rogers stand out on base and in the infield. Players anticipate a vigorous season opener in Huntington in May as the squad blends youth with experience.
Coach Powell warns the ninth grade spirit displayed during yesterday's practice could affect the season. He stresses steady effort and focus as the team prepares for upcoming games this year.
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