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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1925

Page

15

Stirling Holds Golf Title In National Women’s Championship

In St Louis Oct 1 the third round of the women’s national championship at St Louis Country Club saw four under par scores among leaders. Alexa Stirling Fraser of Ottawa will face Louise Fordyce of Youngstown and Gleana Collett of Providence in the semifinals, as Edith Cummings of Chicago advances, after Fraser defeated Mary Browne 3 and 2. Collett posted the day’s best 77, while Fordyce won 7 and 5 and Cummings was 3 under par for 15 holes.

ST. Louis Alexa Stirling Fraser Ottawa Canada Louise. Fordyce Youngstown Ohio Gleana Collett Providence Edith Cummings Chicago Frager

Worthmore Wins Interborough Handicap At Jamaica

Four year old colt Worthmore from Ever slade stables led the six furlong Interborough handicap worth 2400 dollars at Jamaica to defeat Lucky Play by a length. Marrone and Swinging placed. Wise Counsellor and Karns were scratched. Time 1 11 4-5.

New York Worthmore Everslade Jamaica Mathen

Wash-lee Prepares For Furman Clash On Wilson Field

Special to The Gazette from Lexington Washington state team trains hard for a tough home opener against Furman University. Key players Hawking and Shaders are sidelined with injuries while Captain Thomas Tisson and Palmer expected to start. Confidence runs high as they aim to rebound after a loss to Pitt Panthers and face a determined Furman squad.

Lexington Dlue Gridiron Warriors Purple Hurricane Furman University Wilson Field Bride Row Pitt Panthers Generala Panthers Hawking Minar Mkely Furman Shaders Thomas, Tisson and Palmer Thifeat South Corning

Dempsey Names New Attorney as Business Advisor

Cleveland dispatch reports Raymond J. Cannon of Milwaukee will become Jack Dempsey’s business manager and legal adviser after signing a contract. Cannon has long served as Dempsey’s attorney, and the agreement outlines his continued legal and business guidance.

Cleveland Raymond J., Cannon Milwaukee Jack Dempsey Cleveland News Dempsey Cannon Bnelneas

Philadelphia Beats Brooklyn to Tie Series at One Each

Philadelphia won its third straight over Brooklyn 6 to 1, tying the year series at 1 1 games. Rube Ehrardt hit a home run in the seventh for the Phillies and Dodgers pitcher Dodger Ehrardt?

Dodgers Philadelphia Brooklyn Rubs Ehrhardt Dodger Pitener Andy Qo Sohnstar Snock Wournler Brosyn Taylor, Coy Union Corgan Phila Ln. A Enrhard Sirie Ehrheritz Nh Tug Shthash Aalg Unvatrex Myler Ring Hori McLaughlin

The Brothers Jones in Yale Football Legend

Feg Murray profiles Tad and Howard Jones, famed football brothers from Yale roots now coaching pursuits. Howard moves to Southern California to coach at a major program while Tad steers Yale toward an undefeated stretch, facing teams like Georgia, Army, and Harvard.

Jones Bobby Atlanta Yankees Tad Howard Joneses Jenna Teason Inna Eleven Yale Howard Jenny Los Angeles U. S.C Stanford Andy Smith University of California Tad Jones Georgia Penn Brown Army Maryland Princeton Harvard Rockne Tad Coys Cupid Black Syracuse Ohio State Iowa Dike OWA Wimmer

Hornsby Aims to Match Longstanding Batting Record

New York Oct 1 Roger Hornsby could tie a major league record by maintaining a 400 hitting pace over the season’s final games. The Cardinal star would join Jesse Burkett and Py Cood as hitters reaching .400 or better for three seasons, with past marks 401 in 1922 and 401 in 1924. Hornsby now stands at .408, continuing a sequence of six straight seasons leading the National League in batting. A note on the turkey vulture in the Canal basin ends the excerpt.

New York Trover Hornsby Cardinal Jesse Burkett Cleveland Nationals Py Cood Hornsby Canal Baone

Browns Clinch League Standing in 1925 Final Standings

St Louis Browns clinched third place in the 1925 American League by beating the Detroit Tigers 6 to 3 in the opening game of a three game series. Manager George Sisler led the batting with a standout first inning, while Whitehill Stoner Bassler and others contributed. Detroit’s remaining games not yet decided.

ST. Louis St. Louie St Louis Whitehill Stoner Bassler

Charleston Fans Head to Dempsey Fight in Ashland

Several hundred Charlestonians travel to Ashland Kentucky on Saturday to witness Jack Dempsey and notable ring figures perform in a major boxing card. Dempsey and his entourage arrive Friday, with boxer Bobby Grant set for a six round bout against Johnny Roberts of Huntington. The event, promoted by Pat Canepa and Dutch Nazel, targets 10 000 spectators at the Ashland armco park, drawing fans from Ohio Kentucky and West Virginia.

Charleston Ashland Jack Dempsey Coun- Hire Yes Estelle Baylor Jack McAuliffe Bull Montana Huntington Metor Iritchard Bobby Grant Johnny “Kid” Roberts West Virginia Bank Dempsey Dempsey Pat Canepa Dutch Nazel Armco Park Ohio Kentucky Mike Kearney Cincinnati Kearney Jimmy Purdue Jack Dillon Louisville Purdue

Garnett and Dubois to Meet at Laidley Field

Garnett High and Dubois eleven set to clash at Laidley Field this Saturday. Both squads coached by Institute men, the matchup promises a hard fought game amid townsfolk’s readiness and local interest. Dusty Streets in Vienna reports efforts to curb diseases.

Garnatt High School Dubois Laidley Field Institute Vienna

Nabholtz Par Three Shot At Shawnee Golf Club

Larry Nabholtz describes a remarkable par three using a stump as an obstacle during a match at The Shawnee in Lima Ohio. Facing Frank Mitchell and Claire Dean, Nabholtz pitched his ball off a stump, rebounded onto the green, and sunk a six foot putt to secure par while his opponents made threes.

Shawnee Lima Ohto Larry Nabheltz Frank Mitchell Claire Dean Mitchel Dean Associated Editors

Roanoke High Shifts Players for Saturday Clash

Lewisburg Oct 1 Coach Eddie Cameron prepares for Roanoke high with Moore moving to backfield for a potential passing attack. Roanoke’s Greenbrier end Ashton and tackle Kistler are all state from Charlotte, Jasper hurt, Mason Briarfield defensive standout, McDowell veteran, Wicks possibly at quarterback, Levy Charleston Z. Va. sterling work, Hobo Thayer dependable. Hottest local game as Roanoke visits a relatively inexperienced squad true to form.

Lewisburg Eddie Cameron Moore Roanoke Wea Jsons Sili Roanoke High Greenbrier Haw Levy Charleston W. Va Hobo Thayer Lneal Enthualiasta

Pirates Stage Secret World Series Practice Game

Pittsburgh October 1. Workmen prepare Forbes Field for the world series as Bill Mej Reichie runs a secret seven inning scrimmage dividing his Corsair squad into two teams. Babe Adams and Kremer pitch for the second squad while Culloton Oldham work the other lineup aiming to face Bucky Harris Washington in the championship. Joy mixes with tragedy as series cardboards go out to Pittsburgh residents.

Pittsburgh Forbes Field Bill Me jRechnie Babe Adams Kremer Twirling Culloton and Oldham Bucky Harris Washington Senators Jans Priteburgh

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