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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1925
Page
6
In a wild week-52 game, the Senators erased a seven-run cushion to defeat Ironton 10 to 8. Key plays featured Wheat Orcutt and Jess Echols sparking high-velocity scoring bursts as Powell’s Senators overcame a rough start and bullpen miscues to seize top league standing.
Margaret Clyther aged 14 and mother of two claims she was married at 12. Fateful tale unfolds as Louis Moore, missing on his wedding day, is found dead beneath his overturned automobile after friends search for him in Mattoon Alabama.
New York reports Pittsburgh Pirates hold first place in the standings with a strong bid to reach the World Series since 1909. Philadelphia and Philadelphia Athletics also show hope as Cincinnati and Chicago press for position while New York Giants suffer a rough week and slip from tied leaders.
Chicago August 9, the ten round no decision match between world welterweight champ Mickey Walker and British champion Billy Wells was canceled after Wells left for New York. Promoter James Mullen and Wells' manager Charles Harvey questioned the move, Wells showing no alibi, while Walker’s camp refused to name a substitute and sought a refund of tickets. The bout had been postponed from Friday due to rain.
Old scoreline reads New York 6 Cincinnati 4 St. Janle Philadelphia 4 Chicago 5 second game details muddled. Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati and Washington Cleveland matches noted with incomplete inning data. No other schedules visible.
Owens beat the Gauley Bridge Bearcats 2 to 0 as Danebad Tine pitched effectively. Duckworth allowed two singles and a double with 10 strikeouts, while Brown toed the rubber for Bearcats with eight hits and one strikeout. The Owens lineup featured Owens Bottly Winfree Woolwin Mardin Duetworth Livingston Peels Blane Miller Reed, Bearcats included Walker Panny Lege Laycon Kincaid L Grandall Grandall Brown. Manager Lewry seeking dates for future contest. written from Charleston 1907 records.
New York Ava reports the Tavis selection committee postponed a second match between Vincent Richards and Wilkin M. Fohnstein planned for tomorrow at Forest Hitlé. The decision aims to conserve strength for upcoming international events and prevent another bruising contest. Johnston defeated Richards recently, but the committee favored stability over a rematch.
Boulogne France August 9 Li Nan Harrison of Argentina postpones her fourth attempt to swim the Channel until tomorrow. Her father cites weather conditions and insists they will not press toward publicity. Three unsuccessful tries have already occurred.
New York overcame being outbatted and outfielded to win the final game of the series against Cincinnati. Crick’s drive bounced off Derry’s glove into Kelly’s grasp for a decisive double in the sixth, Frisch injured his hand later, and Nehf pitched for Cincinnati while several players made key plays amid a rough defensive game.
The Yankees fall 4-3 to the White Sox as Gehrig hits a homer and three other players also go deep. The Chicago lineup shocks New York with timely power and a late scoring edge.
Cumberland batsmen edge Wheeling 14 to 4 as Dan Rooney and Conley homer. Ringnow hits three runs with bases loaded in the fifth. Final line score shows Cumberland 14 Wheeling 4. Haber, Rangnow, Noel, Commina noted. International and American Association results included.
A week of startling upsets stoked feverish public interest across major sports. Baseball saw new pennant contenders rise in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia as Cincinnati faltered and the Athletics pressed Washington. Tennis saw upsets with Richards losing to Johnson and Browne falling to Goss, while Dempsey and Wills sparked boxing chatter as promoters chased the biggest gate in years.
Cleveland defeated Washington seven to six in 12 innings in the opener of a five game set at the capital. Johnson and Smith were hit early but settled by the seventh, with Johnson relieved in the tenth. Judge had five hits and Sewell four in the strong hitting display.
Chicago bats sparked a doubleheader sweep over Boston, winning 11 to 4 in the first game and 17 to 3 in the second. Alexander pitched with ease in the opener as Boston pitchers struggled. Chicago capitalized on early runs and fast attacks to pull away.
Johnstown defeated Fairmont 37 to 10 in a one sided game as Cousins was driven from the mound in the second inning. The innings saw Fairmont pitchers struggle as Johnstown poured in five runs in both the fourth and fifth frames. Notable players listed include Cousins Daweon Reese Johnson Hafner Hinebaugh and Vansey with Tunney handling duties behind the plate.
In the opening game of the series at St Louis, the Cardinals slugged four homers to defeat Philadelphia 9 to 4. Rhinnets belted a first inning homer into the right field bleachers, Horne homered in the tenth, and Blades, Finnerg, and others provided drive support as McCormick ejected for arguing.
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