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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1925
Page
6
The Associated Press reports a heated clash over where Jack Dempsey and Harry Wills will meet. Promoter Tex Rickard claims New York State is off the table, with bids possible from Jersey City or other sites. Dempsey and Kearns insist terms and venue must be settled, with July 4, 1926 eyed for a possible bout in New York or elsewhere.
Jack Dempsey telegraphed promoter Tex Rickard stating New York is barred for the Dempsey Wills bout while open to engagements elsewhere. He criticized the New York Boxing Commission over its Weber and Fields stance, offered Mullins's signature as a condition, and indicated Boyle's Thirty Acres in New Jersey could host a future match.
Chicago report details Jack Kearns actions on August 5 regarding Mickey Walker and Bermondsey Billy Wells bout in East Chicago Indiana. Kearns discusses Dempsey rumors and asserts Walker will be guided to defeat Wells while Dempsey remains linked to Kearns.
New York August 5 Tex Rickard said if Jack Dempsey fights Harry Wills for the world heavyweight title in 1926 the bout will be directed by him in the Metropolitan area likely around July or June. He denied Los Angeles reports of a Fitzsimmons agreement and asserted a New York venue is likely with a Jersey City alternative at Boyle's Thirty Acres if needed. Rickard emphasized Dempsey wants to fight Wills first and blamed misrepresentation on others.
Christy Mathewson, longtime star and Boston Braves president, says he is feeling fine and regaining strength at Saranac Lake. He remains unable to leave for several months, stays on a careful diet, and continues to follow baseball, analyzing the Braves and the Giants while managing his club’s fortunes from afar.
Rain saves some pennant hopefuls as All American League clubs idle and two National League games are played. Cubs beat Phillies 7 6 while Cardinals rout Boston 14 2. Giants and Pirates gain from layoff but Cincinnati loses ground. Cardinals players clash with umpires as Meusel dispute prompts fine for Al Sothern and manager Rogers Hornsby serves a suspension.
Wilbert H. Robinson will continue as Brooklyn Dodgers manager until his 1926 contract expires after a Chicago meeting with Judge Landis. He plans veteran Zack Wheat as assistant manager and aims to mold the club into a pennant winner next year before stepping aside.
Walter T. Hayes of Chicago edged Marsh of Buffalo 6-3 3-6 6-2 in the Western Clay Court championships feature singles match. Hayes advances to face Lucien Williams of Chicago in a fifth round clash following Williams victory over Henry Wicks. Harvey Snodgrass and Kirk Reid also posted wins as eight players remain.
National League games included Chicago beating Philadelphia 7 to 6 and St. Louis defeating Boston 14 to 2. New York at Cincinnati and Brooklyn at Pittsburgh were rained out. In the American League Minneapolis lost to Toledo 38 to 0 while Indianapolis beat Kansas City 38 to 4.
Rainy conditions slow the track at Coney Island as six races unfold with tight finishes. Tangara wins the sixth by a length over Captain Haney and Laveen, while Corinth and Silver Slippers struggle on the soft turf. seventh race sees Drowsy Waters top margins after Margie K. faces late challenges.
The St. Louis Cardinals trounced the Boston Braves 14 to 2 to extend their winning streak to four. James Bottomley belted his 18th homer and Joe Mann, Bell, and Bottomley hit extra bases while Genewich and Kamp surrendered nine and one runs respectively. The rout featured strong defense and timely hitting as Reinhart earned the win and Gene took the loss.
Lieutenant Colonel Bernard C. Freyberg, famed WWI soldier and swimmer, failed to cross the English Channel. He reached 600 yards from shore after about seventeen hours in icy, treacherous water, then was driven back by a strong tide and cold conditions.
In Baltimore on August 5 the national municipal tennis tournament postponed all singles and doubles matches scheduled for today to tomorrow due to weather. Players from diverse clubs begin rescheduled rounds, with organizers confirming the schedule shift.
In Chicago on August 5 Wrightstone muffed an easy fly allowing two runs in the ninth, giving the Cubs a 7 to 6 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in the first game of the series. Brett was the winning pitcher, Knight the loser, with Ring pitching well for Philly until the eighth. The game featured multiple hits and errors, including Wrightstone and Kaufmann.
Trial matches for selecting the American Davis Cup doubles team were postponed due to rain. Tomorrow will feature William T. Tilden and William M. Johnston against Vincent Richards and R. Norris Williams in a deciding test of strength as competition tightens for Davis Cup selections.
In Culver Indiana on August 5 the junior singles fifth round of the Western juniors and boys open tennis tournament reduced two seeds. Chicago’s George Jennings defeated Joe Smith of St Louis 6 1 6 4 while Tom Wilson of Indianapolis beat Charles Sigoloff 6 7 6 2 6 0. Qualifiers for the fifth round include Emmet Pare Bob Elliott Buster Holloway John Doeg Horace Bulen George Jennings Hubert Bancroft. In the boys’ singles second round finish qualifiers for the third round were Walter Thoman Jack Sheldon Fred Brace Charles Kurtz and Herman Strait.
Darwin Stapp of Highlands carded a hole in one on the 12th at Hyde Park Tuesday while playing with Frank Marty Bunny Smethurst and Irvy Bauer. The 230 yard No 12 hole is all carry and Stapp’s spoon shot finished at the edge of the green, the ball dropping in.
Bay City defeated Kitchener Hamilton 9 to 6 while Flint lost 1 to Saginaw 5 1 and Onion edged 3 to 2 in a mixed league rundown with several results incomplete
The Cincinnati Redlegs postponed the opening series with the New York Giants due to rain and hail in the afternoon. Adolfo Luque is expected to pitch today with changes to rest, as Jimmy Caveney recovers from a lame back. The postponement shifts the four-game set, weather permitting, to later today.
In Dayton Ohio at Tacoma Beach Bowl the feature bout between Jakie Mellman and Spider Lewis ended in a draw per the Ken tucky arena flashlight system, drawing boos from patrons. Several winners and closer bouts followed including Piggy Young over Danny Shore and Joe McCarthy over Jimmy Koons. A sizable crowd braved threatening weather to attend.
Track fast and weather clear as Raceland lists purses of 800 for several claiming events. Three year olds and up compete in seven races with horses such as Praiseworthy Private Pete Beulah Sea Co Willow Tree War Zone Polly Joe and North Breeze among many entries.
Rain in Rye New York on August 5 forced the postponement of play in the New York state women's tennis championship.
Peoria defeated Danville by eight to one while Incy and Decatur split. Bloomington posted a six to four win, Terre Haute blanked Illinois 3 to 0, Springfield won four to three, and Evansville tied two to two in this week’s standings.
Results from Raceland show multiple races with purses around 800. Notable finishes include Daley Lou, Sir Charles, and Blow Horn among first-place corre. Times range from 1 00 to 1 14 with several runners also listed. Also Ran lines mention Nadie Mac Jane C and others across events.
Six races at Hawthorne feature maiden two-year-olds, claiming and handicap events. Notable results include Sir Graeme breaking a track record in the Charles Levy Handicap, Mantonian disqualified in a two-year-old division, and rapid times posted in the first race maiden sprint.
Saratoga reports from the first six races on a cloudy day. Prattle and Nabisco led early in the claiming 4 000 race. Conniebert and Gravity II contested the steeplechase at two miles. Primrose and Dave Say topped the one mile handicap. Blind Play and Mad Play highlighted the Delaware Handicap. Carol and Galatia led the seven furlong claiming event. Haste and Vespasian led two year olds in the maiden.
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