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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1925

Page

18

Latonia Derby Thriller Aids King Nadi In Tight Finish

King Nadi narrowly placed second in the Latonia Derby with Broadway Jones leading through much of the race. Navigator, ridden by Earl Sande, won the Great American Stakes at Aqueduct ahead of Sarmations and Powhatan. Flying Ebony failed to win the Kentucky Latonia double but earned acclaim in a fast track afternoon with strong betting pools.

Laatonia Broadway Jones Fat Stepper The Idle King Nadi Preguel Progrem Paiden Rome Jean Broadway Jones King Nadi Flying Ebony Pitwick Swone Captain Hal Step Along Foudway Jones Swope Cateh Meyer Sun Kentucky Latonia Cochrane Oval Progress Spade York Earl Sande Aqueduct Sarmations Powhatan Glen Mddle Farms Whetstone Hancocas Stable Mad Flay Wééond Aga Khan

Mad Play Wins At Brookdale In Tight Finish

In a nose finish Mad Play narrowly beats the field at Brookdale after a early lead by Little B. Brown ing on Whetstone. Sarmaticus and Powhatan close behind, with Aca Khan six inches back. Hollywood reports the state athletic commission requires a $10,000 forfeit from Dave Shade and Mickey Walker as weight and appearance guarantors for the Vernon July 2 welterweight title bout.

Sarmaticus Powhatan Sande Navigator Mad Flag Brookdale Little B. Browning Mad Play Aca Khan Hollywood Cal State Athletic Commission Dave Shade Mickey Walker Vernon

Fighting faces in sport and the Antwerp Olympic tale

The article compares athletes’ expressions under pressure, noting Nurmatone’s calm, Morris Kirkseaye’s dramatic fighting face in the 1920 Antwerp Olympics, and a final day showing of effort vs form and fatigue. It discusses facial strain and body tension signaling full effort or misjudged effort during races.

Nurmatone Finland Gulf of Bothnia Morria Kirksaey Antwerp Kirkse Eyen

Local men tie for trapshoot honors

In a Saturday shoot of the Jailawna Birtsmen’s club AN Davis and S Henshaw tied for honors. George To Cochrane led the chase with a strong run before finishing third. Kanewha Sportsman's club announces a July 4 holiday shoot with cups and prizes to attract a large crowd.

AN. Davis Henshaw Jailawna &Birtsmen's Eads Davis Tenshaw George Cochrane Datta Davie Kanewha Sportsman's Club Logpe Jucat Trapa Pw. Bell W. Clarkson Ue WA Tiardesty Moulton Tod Aml W. M. Carney Br. Gwynn Nieholson

Cardinals blank Cubs 5 to 0 to tighten in fifth

The St Louis Cardinals shut out Chicago 5 to 0 in a June game to move closer to sixth, with Jones pulled after five innings. Blades hit two triples and Hottomley added a three-base hit, sealing the victory as St Louis scored steadily through the game. Cubs pitchers Hartnett and O’Farrell struggled as Reimhart and O’Farrell split catching duties.

Associated Press ST. Louis St. Louie Cardinals Chicago Cubs Jones Blades Hottomley Cardinal Agore

Wesleyan Alumni Push Annual Charleston Grid Game

Alumni of West Virginia Wesleyan College urge an annual football game in Charleston with their in-state rival. Despite plan discussions and strong local interest, scheduling changes and a lack of a suitable opponent prevent a signing for this season. Charleston supporters foresee a lasting annual clash, while Miller cites weather and post-season factors affecting attendance. Western Kentucky mention and mid-Atlantic league line appear in brief. plans for 1928 season listed with tentative dates and opponents.

Auckhannon College Bulletin West Virginia Wesleyan College West Virginia Wesleyan Foothall Eleven Bet Cats Dlunint Charleston Abiativg Cadie Miller Westeran Miller Maying Wesleran Wesleyan Methodist Muller Kentucky Weil Wearbyam la Veing Pusailla Charlieston Sand

JAP STUDENTS FORM WIFLE OLD TORY

The Students Masketty society has been organized by students of different universities in Tokrs. Its purpose is to improve the physical condition of the members and in give them training in strouting.

Tory Masketty Society Tokrs

Pirates Push Giants for NL Lead in Doubleheader Split

Pirates close to NL lead after splitting a doubleheader with Cincinnati as Boston defeated New York. Adame and Gooch powered Pittsburgh in the first game while Donohue struck in the second contest. Reds won 2 to 0.

Buccaneers New York Reds Pittsburgh Pittsbursh Cincinnati Boston Pirates Adame Luawe Donohue Pittsburon Saare Fire Kame Cincinnath G Ole Oog Duanean Adama Gooch

Braves Win From Giants In First Of Series By 8 3

Braves defeat Giants 8 to 3 in the opening game of the series. Elmer Smith drove in runs with sacrifices and hits, while Aldridge earned the win on the mound. The report notes assorted line scores and umpire crews, with other league results listed.

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Landis Approves Major League Player Trade

St Louis June 23 237 Mountain Landis commissioner of baseball telegraphed from Cor inth that he approved the trade sending George Megridge and Bill Carr to the Browns and Hank Severein to the Washington Senators. Bill Friet of the Browns said another club probably asked Landis about the June 13 deadline. Field said the deal was arranged before the deadline but not consummated until later.

ST. Loui Mountain Jandis Corinth Trae George Megridge Bil Harereys Browns Hank Severein Washington Senators Bill Friet Landis Field

Harris Tames Senators With All Round Play

Harris pitched superbly for Philadelphia, limiting Washington to five hits and delivering the game winning RBI in the sixth as Lamar extended his hitting streak to 27 games in a 3 1 victory at Shibe Park. The crowd reached 27000 as Harris and Lamar sparked the Athletics to reclaim leverage on the standings over Washington.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Athletics Yeusterday Washington Jlm Harris Cochrane Bill Lamar Dyk Aosely Bocky Harris Guslin Shibe Park

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