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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1925

Page

8

Buffalo fighter wins world lightweight title in Chilean foe upset

Jimmy Goodrich of Buffalo defeats Hilaml aus Loyaza of Chile by technical knockout in the second round to claim the world's lightweight championship vacant after Benny Leonard's retirement. Loyaza fights through pain in round one before a towel ends the bout in round two.

Buffalo Fighter Loyaza Chile New York Jimmy Goodrich Buffalo N. Y pForld State Cathletic Commission Htanialaus Yaza Queensboro Wa. C Goodrich Woodrich Leayza Loayza Leayze Benny Leonard New York State Athletic Compatazion

Sid Terris Proves Speed Makes a Boxing Star

By Feg Murray the piece extols Sid Terris as one of America’s top lightweight boxers, noting his blistering speed, ring craft, and grit. It compares him with other fast public figures and asserts Terris has the nerve and experience to challenge champions, highlighting recent wins over Dundes and Pal Moran.

Diruuge Vriseh Sid Terris United States Terris Sid America Lebrew Benjamin Leinert Dundes Pal Moran Leonard Star

Boston Braves Fall to Reds 4-1 on errors and walks

Cincinnati capitalized on bases on balls and miscues to beat Boston 4 to 1. In the seventh, two hits and three free passes produced two Reds runs, Hood debuted at second for Boston, while Cincinnati pitchers limited the Braves to six hits as errors aided the visitors.

Cincinnati Baston Boston Cincinnati Reds Hood Briven He Sear Cirginnath Dohne Th Walker Voce Pinel Coveney Kroger Co . Renton Pi Tomldecere Hoston Fesaas Hancrott Ty Cove Nels Lisse Furnas Vaevnerey Bate Marmard Barnes Marriott Zaia Mans Backifice Smith Aveney Heel Benton Caverney Ugrke Pancroft Burrus Hills Bancroft Mhod Bon Flapney Marquard Brenes Barner Marauach Haznes Loum Hitcher Dernes Umphee—Moran and Mart

Dusting Off High And Low Aims To Intimidate Hitters

A 1925 Associated Press piece argues that throwing at batters, known as dusting off or beanballing, unsettles hitters and keeps them off balance. It cites Heinie Zimmerman and Pat Moran as advocates, noting the strategy prized by pitchers to guard their mound presence.

Heinie Zimmerman Chicago Pat Maran Philles Cincinnati Associated Editary, Inc

Rise of Sprinting and Fading Hope in Ring Fight

Grantland Rice recalls sprinters like Frank Husney and Harold Abrahams and notes Jack von Scholtz’ comeback attempt in a dramatic lightweight bout. The match ended four minutes and 35 seconds after it began with Goodrich prevailing as von Scholtz battled a damaged leg.

Frank Husney Harold Abrahams Jack von Scholtz Minsouri Univers Ting Goodrich Goodrich

Sprinting stars and golf lore from a turbulent era

The text discusses rising sprinters like Frank Hussey and Paddock, Hubbard, Abrahams, and others, noting speed milestones and debates over talent. It shifts to golf history in New York, then to boxing and Dempsey's retirement, and ends with Pennsylvania sports prominence and a modern boxing dream of a $500,000 purse.

Esisn Fitch Nuryel Limerick New York Pravis Travers Herveshot Cums Labrador Gale Merry Andrew Wennsylvania Pennsylvania California Bill Tilden Pirates Washington

Baseball Standings and Scores Across Cities

Fragmentary league table shows teams like Washington Philadelphia New York Boston and Chicago with various numbers and codes. Readable items include Cleveland St Louis and Philadelphia entries with partial win loss figures and scores.

Pittsburgh New York Geveverssee Brooklyn Cincinnatic Wees Philadelphia Chicago Boston Washington Louis Claveland National League Cincinnati St. Louis Detroit Cleveland Philadephia

Turf Idol Wins Empire City Title

James Yutler's Turf Idol won the high weight handicap at Empire City today with Ladkin second and Lucky Play third. Ladkin carried 150 pounds against Turf Idol's 116 and was unable to prevail, though close by two heads. It marked Ladkin's first appearance of the season. the six furlongs went in 1:08 4-5 with $1,500 added.

New York James Yutler Empire City Ladkin Lucky Play Sande Ladkins

Phillies Defeat Tigers In Quick 4-1 Baseball Game

Detroit saluted by Quinn who limited the Tigers to five hits as Philadelphia won 4 to 1. Fale supplied power with a triple and a homer in three trips, while Detroit’s lone run came in the first inning.

Detroit Quinn Philadelphia Tigers Boston Fale Perkins Stoner Carroll Land Baseler

Browns Win on Hargrave and Home Run Clout

In a decisive game the Browns defeated Washington as Hargrave delivered a homer and another longball led to the victory. The catcher Hargrave added a second homer boosting the offense in a tight matchup.

Browns Washington SOUL Sisler St. Outa Browns Harry Rice Brown Outfelder Hargrave AE McNeey Goan Weeteety Séore T._LOUIS Hive Tanith WiDkume McManue Oh My Man Oa Warernve Hubertsem Guaton

Reuther Dropped Indefinitely By Ban Johnson

Walter Reuther a left hand pitcher for the world champion Senators has been suspended indefinitely by President Ban Johnson after a run in with Umpire Geisel in a recent game. The notice reached Washington via the Washington Star from St Louis and comes as the Senators cope with Sohnson’s absence due to tonailitis and pitching troubles.

Washington Walter Reuther Senatura Ban Johnson Geisel

Yanks Lose Two Straight to White Sox in Chicago

Chicago bunched hits off Hoyt to take the second straight from New York. Faber pitched well aside from one bad inning when Gehrig homered and drove in three runs. Score details show Chicago 7, New York 1, with errors and base actions listed. Umpires Rowland Gebel Ormeby. Time 2:03.

Chicago Hoyt Faber Yanks Gehrig New York Bengough Schalk H. Rice Hargrave Binter J. Harris Bsevereld Martin Alec Scott Hone Washington Louin Haas Zachary Gesson Gagon Rowland Gebel Ormeby

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