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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1925
Page
16
Promoters of a Newark boxing bill announce Greb versus Walker for middleweight and Wills versus Weinert for the welterweight, with Dave Shade and Timmy Aary meeting in a key semi final. Attendance may reach 80,000 if capacity is met, with heavy security and a disputed main bout designation pending athletic commission ruling.
Jonathan Brooks, new Chicago Cubs centerfielder, draws praise for fielding and power after a $25,000 Columbus purchase. He homered five times in a week and has boosted fan interest, aiming to lift the Cubs from the second division toward a stronger National League position.
New York July 1 Jack Kearns manager of boxing champions tried to reach the ring for the Walker Greb title bout at Palo Grounds. Officials barred him from the arena instructing ticket takers to keep him outside the fence. If he squeezes through he will be asked to leave and may face state attorney general action.
Cleveland and Detroit split a doubleheader with Cleveland winning 11 to 0 in the opener and Detroit taking the second 4 to 1. McNulty homer inside the park with a runner on base in the first game. Rowe and Detroit held to a quiet offense as Smith dominated for Cleveland in the opener and Slonet contributed for Detroit in the nightcap.
New York July 1 reports detail Htailen hospital fund boxing at the Polo Grounds tomorrow night led by a 45 round main bout Mickey Walker of Elizabeth against Dave Harry Greb of Pittsburgh for the middleweight world title. Other bouts include Harry Wiles vs Charley Weinert, Jimmy Slattery vs Dave Shade, Joe Lynch vs Jack Sharkey. Attendance expected near 60,000, receipts around 760,000. Gatem opens at 5 PM daylight. State athletic commission to announce referees and judges. Radio broadcasting planned from ringside by WGHS New York.
Glendon will remain rowing coach at the Naval Academy after a conference with Superintendent Louis M. Moulton and officials. He signed a one year contract. Frederick Padden was awarded 15000 damages after a competitor called him a fool in public.
A 19 homer day across the major leagues featured Babe Ruth and Bob Meusel in Philadelphia and Boston, with Hack Wilson and Ken Williams among others. Giants, Phillies, and Red Sox stars led a high‑scoring event as injuries and holiday mood sparked explosive power.
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