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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1925
Page
8
Pirates seize control in the eighth inning boarding the Giant ship for five runs and a 7-4 victory. Dean earns win as Corsairs, Reds, and Athletics also post victories while Poole and Coveleski key other wins for the day.
A mixed sports week features Britain's Amazonas vs Daughters of the American Revolution in tennis on Long Island led by Helen Wills with rivals including Mins McKane and Joan Fry. Baseball notes cover the Pirates beating the Giants 7 4 behind Carey and Morrison, while the Tigers edge the Red Sox 1 0 on Rogell and Heston.
New York loses to Chicago marking the fifth straight defeat for the Yankees. Chicago pile up 15 runs on 19 hits while New York manage only 3 runs as fielding miscues collar the visitors. Blankenship wins with strong support from Grahowalet and Gehrig hits his 13th homer of the season.
Chicano August 11 Boston rallied with a batting rampage to defeat the Cubs 2 to 2 in the final game of the series. Larry Benton pitched well allowing four hits, two in the eighth, producing the locals sole runs. Errors and lineup changes disrupted early innings as Mann and Telix batted out of turn.
Union Playground clinched the pennant by defeating Elk 8 to 2 as Gregor starred on the mound. Frasier Mondron and Bryan led the Union attack with key hits, while Morris pitched well for Union helping maintain their lead in the league race. Elk drops to second place with Lincoln third trailing.
New York boxing authorities plan an emergency meeting to force Mickey Walker to sign and post a $10,000 bond for a Walker Shade title bout or face indefinite suspension. KEW FORK and New York officials press for binding arrangements with Dempsey and Shade, with managers attending to finalize contracts amid looming penalties.
Maid At Arms won the 4th renewal of the Alabama Stakes at Saratoga, a 11250 mile event, finishing six lengths ahead of Lightship with Sun Less third. The Man O War daughter paid five to two and clocked 2:07 for the mile and a quarter.
In a chaotic evening a Ward led Chicago innings and opened the game with a strong stretch. Prichard hit a home run and Detroit followed with late runs, while Marsham pitched well for New York and earned strikeout credit. Burnwell and Desotn clash is noted for a return game, Burnwell is mentioned in Boston area notes.
MacDonald Smith describes a remarkable California Open shot on the ninth hole where a backspin hit an iron pin and rolled eleven feet, lodging in the cup for an eagle three. The ball left a belt of wear as it slid down the pin, baffling onlookers.
Washington defeated Cleveland 3 to 1 as Coveleskie shut down his former teammates after the first inning. Buckeye gave up three unearned hits in a tight game while Myatt and Stuel handled the Indians batters.
Clarkebure pitchers held Johnstown to 19 hits and 17 bases on balls in an 11 to 0 defeat that took over two hours. Beott and Maxwell earned the win while Hickey Norton Schmutts and Vassey lost.
Philadelphia Athleticn win second game of the series over St Louis. Poole hits a homer in the sixth and saves the day with a defensive stop in the ninth with bases loaded. Rommel secures his 20th win of the season. Knuckleballer dominates early, St Louis errors aid Philadelphia’s offense. Final score 3-2.
Aug 11 Boston pitcher Ruffing beat Detroit, 1 0, in the opener as a first-inning triple by Ropell and Lee's single produced the only run. Two Tigers were thrown out at the plate. Boston’s first win against Detroit here this season. Collins, Wells, Woodall, and Picinich.
In Boulogne France on August 11 Miss Harrison, recovering from a near drowning, may try the English Channel again this year. Doctors cited inadequate training and insufficient food before Monday’s attempt. Gertrude Ederle eyed a possible effort around August 17 depending on tides. Also reports from American Association and International League baseball games and standings.
Cincinnati slugged to a 7 to 2 victory over Brooklyn with runs in each of the first three frames and a decisive fourth inning. Donohue’s pitching stymied the Dodgers as Cincinnati built a steady lead in the early frames.
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