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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1925
Page
10
Elks surge in city series taking a 10 to 1 victory over the Knights of Pythias. Senators and Giants also close gaps in standings as Brooklyn’s Dazzy Vance twirls another strong mound performance.
Philadelphia defeats the Reds 4 to 3 to take the third game of the series in a late rally. The Phillies break Manohue's string, tying in the eighth and winning in the ninth as Williams scores on a single after continua tion from Leach and Sand.
Elks led by Beers three hits and four putouts beat Knights of Pythias 10 to 1 at Laidley field. Stabb pitched well for Elks while Beers starred at the plate and in the field, lifting the Thundering Herd to force a two games to one tie in the series.
Washington beat Cleveland 12 to 8 as Reuther drove in three runs with a home run on an empty count and Merhert pitched two balls in the ninth to close out Mo Vaulty. Hodapp, new from Indianapolis, joined the Indians and collected two hits including a double.
In Forest Hills, New York, two British players fell in the third round of the national women's singles championships while three others advanced to the quarterfinals alongside five Americans. Evelyn Geiger lost to Penelope Anderson in straight sets, and Mary Browne beat Kathleen McHane to advance. Kathleen McHane later routed Marion Zunderstein, 6-1 6-0, as today’s action set up tomorrow’s quarterfinal lineup featuring Anderson, Anderson, Wile, and Chambers among others.
Dunbar II clash banball team plans dates after September 6 as management seeks games. A 7 to 2 win by Owens Tote over Minis highlighted heavy hitting and key plays by Morrigen, with Dunnbar’s lineup awaiting clarity and further scheduling with Mo Morrison.
American League games show Chicago defeating Boston 6 to 1 while Washington tops Cleveland 12 to 3. Detmit records indicate New York and St. Louis with a 9 to 3 Philadelphia edge.
A garbled report notes Brockmends rider Boeken won the 440 event, beating Martha Washington in second. The meet featured other shaky details, with references to Rane and nearby participants and an unclear flight or event context.
St Louis Browns defeated Philadelphia 9 to 8 after a late nine run rally by the Athletics fell short. Center fielder Al Simmons hit his 21st homer of the season as Philadelphia used twenty players and five pitchers in the game. Rice of the Browns also homered, helping secure the win over the league leaders.
Cumberland Maryland August 1 Johnstown faulted Cumberland pennant hopes by defeating the Colts 4 to 2 Winbaugh held the Johnnies to four hits two of which came in the fourth when the Colts made their only run Hinebaurd and Vassey Mucante and Rangnaw provided the offense for Johnstown in a tense section of the game
Clarksburg took third place with a 7 to 1 win over Fairmont. Winger, local outfielder, hit a double and a homer, while pitcher Fairmont allowed three hits. Key players listed include Cousins, Kress, Taylor, Macawell, and Hibs. Umpires Morturite Getewl How heul. Time 2:18.
Open entries are invited for Edgewood Country Club’s annual tennis tournament to be held September 5 6 and 7 at the club grounds. Entry closes September 4 with fees of 2 for singles and 0 for doubles. A cup donated by Molmewood Club will honor past winners with engraving of the year's champion.
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