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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1925
Page
10
June 16 Pittsburgh won its fourth straight over New York, aided by an 8th inning homer by Wright with Traynor aboard in the tenth, lifting the Pirates to a 13 to 2 victory as five New York pitchers saw action. It marked the Giants fifth consecutive loss in the league clash.
Washington blanked St Louis Browns 3 0 in the second game of a series as Salter Johnson excelled on the mound for his tenth win of the season. Giardina pitched well for six innings before walks and errors opened the scoring in the seventh.
Mexico City June 16 under a presidential decree the department of public instruction may found a savings and loan bank for school children. Pupils must deposit one day's salary monthly if only 31 days. Bank limits loans to cooperative groups. Estimated savings reach 120000 pesos yearly. Also notes scores from Southern and American associations with multiple city results.
The piece highlights Gehole, Hubbard, and Scholz as top sprinters with Hubbard dominating early marks and Paddock a frequent sub-9.5 performer. It notes Hart Hubbard’s long jumps and world‑class starts, Paddock’s 9.5s times, and a potential 92.5 final if the trio meet under ideal conditions.
A reflective piece on sports and morals, questioning idols and societal values. It weighs Dempsey, Tunney, Walker, and Greb amid a backdrop of boxing chatter, national sport, and political reform, contrasting fame with integrity and the cost of ambition. The author blends sports commentary with broader cultural critique and mentions figures like Gene Tunney, Dempsey, Mickey Walker, and Harry Greb alongside contemporary events and racing.
Philadelphia built a 12 to 7 win over Cleveland as Groves pitched well before an eighth inning surge by the Indians. Key hits included three-base shots by Welsh Klugman Hors wun and Fale with multiple players contributing in the offensive flurry. Despite wildness early, Groves earned the win while Shanta took the loss as Edwards struck out several batters through the game.
In a Philadelphia St Louis clash June 16 managers Arthur Fletcher of the Phillies and Rogers Hornsby of the Cardinals fought in the sixth inning after catcher Wilson protested Pitman’s calls. Umpires separated the pair as players intervened.
June 16 saw Pure Oil hand NuWay Cleaners a 8 to 1 defeat in a canoe game here. Tucker pitched well while the Pure Oil bats sparked the win with solid team hitting. Bullman Beane Browning Chilton also contributed notably.
Franco Tossers edged Schwabs and May yesterday afternoon in a tight contest on WHA Field. Clendenin delivered the decisive seventh inning hit to drive in the tying and go ahead runs, while George pitched strongly for the winners and Liversedge allowed late runs. The Frankenbergers outscored Schwabes 2 to 6 in a back and forth battle with key moments in the seventh and sixth frames.
Detroit and New York defeated Boston 3 to 2 and 3 to 2 respectively while Chicago won 1 to 0 over Washington. St Louis blanked Philadelphia 12 to 0 with Cleveland and other results unclear.
Detroit defeated New York five to three as loose play plagued the Yankees. Babe Ruth hit his third homer and a double, while Fred Merkle joined the Hugmen and took over coaching at third base. The Yankees failed to extend a two game winning streak for the ninth time this season.
In Boston on June 16 Roberton and Mlake staged a pitcher’s duel as the Red Sox beat Chicago 2 to 1. The wind influenced the game with Davis error and Flagstead’s wind-carried hit driving in the winning run. Ebmke notched his fourth straight win in the Red Sox home stand. Fielding by Kamm and Bingstead was highlighted.
Cincinnati staged eighth and ninth inning rallies to take the final game of the series from Brooklyn six to five. Roush hit a homer in the fifth inning as play paused 50 minutes by rain.
In St Louis on June 16 the Cardinals defeated the Phillies 6 to 4 to clinch the series. The game featured heated arguments with umpires as Cardinal manager Roger Hornsby clashed with Phillies leader Art Fletcher in the sixth inning and both managers were ejected. Final score 6 4 with St Louis scoring late and Philadelphia held to four runs.
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