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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1925
Page
9
Naway Cleaners from New York Central claim a win as Powermen defeat the Knights in a late match. Koofe scores 12 while Way adds 5 for Powermen.
The piece profiles Paul Herlenbach Jimmy Slattery and Jack Delaney as rising boxers headlining at Yankee Stadium next week. It notes potential earnings of a million dollars and hints at rival plans by MeTixas and Marullo, with discussion of rookies' prospects and the era's boxing landscape.
In a Gazette league match the Power company team powered past the Knights of Calum bus 13 to 3. Donegan allowed six hits, Salvert stole home in the fifth, Perry hit a home run for Calum, and Beane gave up 117 hits in a rough five innings. Batteries: Donegan Mason for Powermen Beane Ferry for Knights.
Glenwood church tossers defeated Humphries 11 to 8 on the West Side, scoring 11 runs on 11 hits. Clendenin fanned 11 batters and allowed three earned runs as Glenwood’s bats featured a three-base hit by Matsley. Fensel and Tully yielded 31 singles to Glenwood hitters, in a standout neighborhood showcase at the Florida Street diamond.
A 1925 piece surveys dress habits for beach robes and daytime wear. It argues style must fit the individual and context, warns against overreliance on fashion, and describes robes in varied lengths and fabrics with features like shawls, lapels, belt roped girdles, and optional slippers.
Watt Howell will coach the Senators against the Boosters Sunday afternoon in Huntington for the second game of the series. The Powellmen won the first contest here three weeks ago. Pitcher Hertwole will be relied on to slow the Boosters, while Tag Haberlin will start for Huntington. Lars Derry, ex New River State, travels from Albuquerque to join the staff for the tlt with the Cabeilites. Heatwole Kenney and Kenna form a strong Senators shooting lineup for the state title bid.
Sting, owned by James Butler and ridden by Breuning, won the Metropolitan Handicap at Belmont Park by two lengths. Shuffle Along finished second with Ser enader third as Sting set a world record for a mile and seventy yards. Sarazen, ridden by Carl Sanda, faded to seventh as the track marked two fast times in the opening day program.
Beards Fork baseball manager W L Bander announces the club is open for fast clubs in June and July. They seek bids for games on July 4 and away from home and plan trips to Killarney to face the Kilerny club. New players have boosted the roster and the team aims to showcase strength in Southern West Virginia. Manager Sidwell is directing daily workouts ahead of Memorial Week matchups with Mulens and other rivals.
The Philadelphia Athletics suffer a major setback as Sam Gray, their top right handed pitcher, is ruled out for three to four weeks after a line drive struck him. Gray had eight straight wins this season before the injury and the club announces the delay. A clipped note mentions the injury occurs at 61st joint and shin. A separate line notes 76,000 Japanese women work in mines with 40,000 in underground operations.
Charleston High School to host a banquet for football basketball track and wrestling squads. Girls will share in post season honors for one team while boys receive recognition for multiple sports. Awards include letters trophies and medals from state tournaments and sectionals.
Walter Hoover to challenge Jack Beresford for the Philadelphia gold challenge cup on May 1 in a world single sculling event. Hoover previously defeated Juin Blessing, Paul Castila, and W. Gurrat Uilmore on the Schuylkill River in a quarter course race.
London May 22 Sir Arthur Keith argues that early Europeans were present in Europe well before previously believed. Discoveries in France Germany and Slovakia include the Ossetre Man in Rhone valley and Chancelade Man findings, with skulls showing Nordic features and no Mongoloid traits. Remains date to 25,000 to 20,000 years ago and reveal grave markers and ancient burial customs.
In a murky tale linked to polygamy advocate Kumar Ghosh and his 1901 Indian Nights, three New York artisan models were said to be involved in a write of $5,008. Miss Marcellus emerged as a senator in the evolving scene, with notes on their need to pursue other careers and not display calchiras.
Ansted High defeated Elkview 18 to 0 as pitcher Trafair allowed only one hit. The win extends Ansted’s season tally to 17 wins in 16 games, securing a claim to the conference title with the late-season surge.
At Annapolis Maryland on May 22 Navy Harvard and Syracuse crews prepared for tomorrow's intercollegiate regatta on the Severn. Harvard arrived late due to shell transport delay while Syracuse and Navy trained, with varsity and freshman clashes set over the Henley distance and a two mile event. A record crowd was expected for the big Severn race.
Lexington May 12 University of Kentucky pitched a four inning no hit no run gem against Centre College. The score was 8 to 0 with only one player reaching first on an error. The report mentions a possible future conference in Australia.
Boxing promoter Tex Kearns outlined a bold plan for Mickey Walker to hold up to four world titles. He expects Walker to defeat Harry Greb next month and believes Walker could challenge Gene Tunney or Mick McTigue if Dempsey leaves boxing. Walker, fresh from California, aims to beat Greb and then hold two, possibly more, crowns.
May 22 report from Dunbar notes Gravely Plow team will face NuWay squad from Charleston in a twilight league matchup Sunday. Gravely won a thriller against Knights of Pythias, while NuWay is regarded as equally strong, promising a fast and exciting game.
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