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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1925

Page

6

Antlers and Pythians set for third World Series clash

The Antlers face the Pythians in the third game at Laldiey Field with a 5 PM start. Officials expect a large crowd as both teams seek a pivotal victory after two tight contests. Staab likely to start for Twilight, Zellars and Kilburn also in consideration for the mound duties. Beers plans to reshuffle the infield with Harler to short and Hughart to second while Crewe benches, aiming to lift hitting and defense.

Charleston Knights of Pythias Elke Laldiey Field Altcare Acu Allock Doe Staab Elka Sud Wan Becona Bass Fyiblaks Kilburn Stanb Sox San Montague Biddy Beers Charilo Zellars Norfolk Yankees Avaimet Staab Pythians Bix Beers Bonesetter Reece Youngstown Herler Beera South Charleston Staab Ed Kilburn Harter Hughart Crewe Elk Ieader- Speers Hig Harler Barclay Crowe Bet Smith Binm Aspire Toojle Thurman Qwl

Daredevil stunts and sports oddities from old reports

A quirky compilation notes Jake Cox leaping from a padded platform into a pool while wearing protective gear and timing his dive to minimize hand exposure. It also recalls Wilson the thrill seeker, Pete Schneider’s 1923 baseball feats, Hopper Martin’s disqualification for ear biting, and odd claims about Martin’s teeth and a controversial cue in a Pioneer Sporting Club event.

Jake Cox Jake Wilson Pete Schneider Vernon Club Paciflu Martin Romeseporta

Cuban Hurler May Oppose Senators in Game Today

Rumors swirl around Kapawha Park as Pedro Dibut and Dad Snedegar join Huntington boosters for Sundays clash with Powell tribe. Reports link Havana ace Dibut and Ward alum Ollom to the lineup, while Kirk Heatwole aims to counter the Booster threat as the Senators seek to stay atop the standings.

Senators Snedegar saApow Powell Huntington Kapawha Park Cabell County Center Rose Bailey Roy Maness Duke Rideely Pedro Dibut The Reds Times Star Club Cincinnati Bailey Havana

Kinsey Brothers Reach Southampton Final in Tennis

Howard and Robert Kinsey advance to the final rounds in both singles and doubles at the Southampton Invitation. Howard beats Brian Norton 9-6 7-5 in singles semis while Lott ousts Major 6-0. In doubles, the Kinseys defeat Thalhimer and White in three sets to reach final. Norton and Lott top Stratfort and Oden to enter final.

Lott and Norton Southampton Howard Kinsey Brothers Robert George Lott Chicago Whiie Lott Cedric Major New York Semmi-Fnal Louis Thalhalmer Lewis White Texas Fiee Brian J. C. Norton George M. Lott Gerald Stratfort L. Oden

Channel swimmers miss perfect day at English Channel attempt

Weather and tides thwarted a possible immediate crossing by Gertrude Ederle and fellow aspirants. The American swimmer trained an hour with Helmy while plan's next attempts were postponed to adjust to favorable currents.

Lowhoan Gertrude Ederle Kird Cape GriseNex Dayer Ederte Helmy Lulian Harrison Argentina Sarmiento Saveral Wallora Anp River Platte

Giants Back Home Tumbling Brooklyn in Doubleheader

The Wandering Giants beat Brooklyn in both games of a doubleheader as Jack Scott pitched the opener for a 3-2 win and Frank Snyder delivered a pinch hit single in the second to break a 3-3 tie, while Cincinnati was hammered 14-6 by the Buccaneers and other major results shifted standings with the Athletics, Senators, and Pirates in action.

Jack Scott Harts Snyder Giants Brooklyn Dodgers Pirates Cincinnati Heda Jack Scott Frank Snyder Bentley New Geo New York Geure Osborne Cincinnati Corsairs Reds Pirate Athletics Senators Red Sox Yanks Grey Meie Sam Grey Mackmen Heo Jamir Miter Fivey Faseman Jones Reuther Meusel Paschal Twe St. Louis Browns Cleveland Indians Browns Ken Williams Indians Williams Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Boston Braves Philadelphia Quakers New York Hronkiyy Robins Bane Art Brown Rusale Gana

Japan Takes Lead In Tennis Matches At Brooklyn Club

Japan advances in the Devin Cup play behind singles by Osborne and Taylor and a five set doubles win. The New York match at Baltimore Country Club featured Harada and Shimizu as strong performers, with Brooklyn and New York looking toward the next rounds as weathered players contend for the title.

Brooklyn New York Bactimone Mad Japan Osborne Taylor Scott Tock Snyder Brooklyn Ar Lyoung Brock Ozone Olla Pedo Shinieu Favrnier Goffl Chay Rh Goes Bolt Ef Ak Ft Harewood Tupan Dwytor Xleid Macau Eduardo Finguer Axel York Ab HM A. K Leday Hadlewors Olweteran Shimizu Steadinens Frischne Vung, Et Masaal Geners Aplelt Menuel Alonac Sear Pointe UN Yinerey Goose Snyder Kenhler Heatley Inath Ron Inbinae Breokhen Rho Bane Fonthwarti Listatram Athlen Kony Flarelay Lindutrom Singr Mitenel Bitin Brawn Bentley Frown

Sam Grey Improves to 13 by Defeating Red Sox

Sam Grey earned his 13th win as Philadelphia beat Boston 6 to 3 in the final series opener. Lemar and Miller drove in two runs apiece for the Athletics while Howes struggled for Boston. The game featured heavy hitting early and Philadelphia fielding errors to Cloud the score.

Sam Gray Boston Sam Grey Red Sox Philadelphia Howes Lemar Miller Athletics Ato Hale Poole Igniter Galteway Gray Woes Wuittens Bingstead Rone Tess Tide Prothea Hogell Sb Biaehot Wingfeld Cuerisie Panaiver Vache Vuby Pope Mikhy Gray (Vache Laxtrn pitsher—Wingfeld Amulees Hilder

Huntington and Handley Meet for Division Title

The Huntington and Handley railroad teams clash today for the Huntington and Western division crown at Kanawha City baseball diamond. After a hard season Handley edged Huntington 1-0 in the recent deciding game at Handley. Charleston serves as neutral field with Watt Powell donating his ball yard for the 3:00 P.M. start as fans from both cities travel to witness the contest.

Huntington and Western Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Huntington and Handley Railroad Kanawha City Handley Ad Huntington Adivision Huntington Cabell County Handley Handley Iust Charleston Watt Powell Hera Witniam

YESTERDA GE RESULTS AND NATIONAL LEAGUE SUMMARY

Unclear OCR fragment lists baseball scores among teams Pittahureh, Cknelawatt, New York, Brooklyn, Philadelphia and Chicago with partial names and a frat label. Insufficient readable details to confirm dates, venues, or complete outcomes.

Pittahureh Cknelawatt New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Howton Chicago al Loula Gouton Clyslanatl Pittaburgh Pitenburgh

Clarksburg Beats Scottdale In Narrow Win

Clarksburg defeated Scottdale 8 to 4 in a brisk game. Shriver pitched well for Clarkeburg, lasting two innings. Key players included Keotrdaly with 5 runs and 8 hits combined, while Kruger Narriv Parham Smith Shriver and Maxwell contributed in the scoring and fielding.

Kruger Norrie Shriver Troubie Scottdalf Kryadr Clarksborm Winening Clarkeburs Keotrdaly Clarkeburg Narriv Parham Smith Maxwell

Injury prevents Tilden's appearance at Edgewood club

William T. Tilden, 11, national cennis champion, has canceled his engagement to play Francis T. Hunter at the Edgewood club on Sunday due to a shoulder injury. Doctors advised rest, delaying Davis Cup participation and prompting the club to postpone the exhibition and related social events. Edgewood officials hope to reschedule after Labor Day once the Davis Cup matches are finished.

Tilden Edgewood Club William T. Tilden Francis T. Hunter Hia Hunter Edgewood Courts America Antil Wan Edgewood

World trotting and pacing marks fall at Randall

North Randall hosts grand circuit racing as Truax cuts a full second from the trotting mile and eighth record while Miss Czar Mako seals a 2:08 pace. Wire Worthy wins Rainy Day sweep. Gordon Dillon claims the Sportman heat with a 2:20 first heat.

Cleveland Wire Worthy Gordon Dillom Sportsman North T Randell Wire Worthy i WJ Merkle Columbus Ben White Lexington Gordon Dillon Sportamin Wit Truax Richard McMahon Strong Worthy Jewereh Misa Czar Mako Ea Neel Memphis Yeaterday Tarzan Cruttan Tarzan Grattan Fakie O'Conner Gonnie Watts Alloys Bilodeau Bonnie Watts

Johnstown Wins Mid-Atlantic Clash With Rally

August 14 Johnstown won game one of the Mid Atlantic league series against Fairmont with a ninth inning rally producing five runs for a 7 to 6 victory. Pitching kept the game tight as Fairmont’s defense aided Johnstown. A double header is set for Johnstown tomorrow.

Fairmon Johnstown Fairmont Giallars Ecoro

McTigue Matched to Fight Marullo in New York Card

August 14 at Coney Island stadium Anguel ol features Mik McTine once world light heavyweight champ to box Young Marullo of New Orleans in a 12 round main event. Also on the card Bob Lawson of Atlanta meets Jack Demare of New York in a 12 rounder and Tim Blateery of Rudalo faces Maxey Novenbloom of New York in a mixer. American Association listings show tentative bouts across several cities.

New York Miks McTine

Walker Faces Suspension By Boxing Board In New York

Aug 14 New York state athletic commission demanded a certified back of 25000 from Jack Kearns as proof of good faith before recognizing any contract binding Jack Dempsey to a title bout with Harry Willis. Kearns sought reinstatement from an ineligible ban for ignoring a request to accept a contract. Walker’s status remains ineligible until the ban is lifted. The commission postponed action as Kearns promised Walker would sign to meet Dave Shade before midnight tomorrow, else Walker faces suspension at the next meeting. Southern Association results noted Birmingham, Atlanta, New Orleans, Chattanooga, Memphis games follow.

New York New York State Athletic Commission Jack Kearns Jack Dempsey Harry Wiis Kearns Dempalenge Commission Boxing Solone Farfelt Hia Alutus Mickey Walker Walker Dave Shade California James A. Pareley

Pirates overpower Reds in seven runs here at Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh routs Cincinnati 14 to 6 in a decisive game opened here, Meadows and Moore key batters with multiple hits as McInnis stars for Cincinnati. Pirates pile up seven runs over two innings, while Cincinnati uses 19 players to try to contain the visitors.

Pritssburgh Cincinnati Finnburghers Meadows Grove Sie Moore Eileman Dantan Braiy Schulce Xa Pinelli Reuah Walker Holts Rie Brady Janinen Sheinnath Oni Pitteberkh Genen Geoc Carey Zitmann Caveney Smith Dernhart Sialen Markert Traynor Dobie Pinelli Crits Wales Meadowa Wright Molnoia Bane Pittebursh Rese Bala Luque Benton Bendows Hite Tuane May Blemster Lin Denton Loning Lanaun Umoleeealatey Wilson Moran

Important Games In Church League Showdowns Today

Church league play features three key afternoon games on Glenwood and Laidley fields. Baptist Tampie hosts First Christians at 2 p m and First Presbyterians at 4 p m while First M end Trinity Lutheran meet at 3 p m on Laidley Field. league leaders face narrow, fast games amid doubt about outcomes.

Glenwood Trinity Lutheran Laidley Field

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