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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1925
Page
6
Eppa Rixey pitched a solid game for the Reds as Cincinnati backs backed him with sharp defense and timely hitting. The Reds defeated the New York Giants 4 to 2 after late runs in the eighth and ninth innings, evening the series amid tense crowd reactions and umpire controversy.
Chicago June 20 Ty Cobb Harry Heilmann and Red Wingo lead American League batting with Hale and Rice chasing. Hale tops at .432, Wingo .426, Rice .414. Cobb .405 Heilmann .395. Hornsby tops National League at .416 after six games with nine hits. Other leaders and stats for Simmons Williams Ruth Mostil and more listed.
New York and Cincinnati match up with Nehf and Rixey on the mound. Niehaus and Kelly power offense with home runs and key hits as Cincinnati edges New York 4 to 2 in a seven inning affair.
The report notes a sixth double play effort and describes a foul by Kreuger labeled as a real finish on a throw to Kreuger.
Fifth and last game this afternoon between the Reds and Giants at 3. Luque and Bentley expected to duel again after the series tied two games apiece.
Ernie Kreuger arrived Friday night and played behind the plate yesterday. He caught well and drove in a run with a third inning single.
Paid attendance counted 11 804 despite a fine Saturday and big attractions. Races a golf championship and many fishing camps drew crowds. Authorities warn to watch for a mob today.
At 3 o'clock the trio of umpires appeared and were greeted by a storm of boos though the game proceeded with little trouble.
With one out in the eighth, Frank Walker reached on an error by Zitzmann. Farrell singled to right, advancing Walker to third. Gowdy struck out, and Niehaus caught Farrell off first base for a double play to end the threat.
Carl Mays stayed warming up in right field as a precaution should anything happen to Rixey during the game.
Giants infielders Lindstrom and Frisch, both listed as injured, did light fielding drills before this game as they near a return.
Pep Young asked to be relieved from play as he describes a bad slump and believes a layoff would help him recover. He remains on the bench as the team evaluates his role and potential return to action.
A 200 strong Red boosters delegation from Oakley Retail merchants will travel by cars to the ball park this afternoon. They will celebrate the Reds’ anticipated victory over the Giants with loud noise makers and festive decor and present Bubbles Hargrave a traveling bag after his recent move to Oakley.
The Heilemanns face Kahn's American Beauties at Taft Field this afternoon at 3 30. Heilemanns have won all six games this season and lead the Central group of Class B amateurs hoping to extend their streak.
In Vancouver last night Bob Sage of Detroit won a ten round decision over Jack Reddick of Moose Jaw Saskatchewan the Canadian middleweight champion.
Washington defeats Cleveland 2 to 1 as Coveleskie bests Miller in a pitching duel. Indians threaten in ninth but fail to tie. key hits include Goslin Lutzke McNeely and Speaker for Washington. Coveleskie earns win with 5 strikeouts while Miller fans 3 for Cleveland.
New York defeated Chicago 12 to 2. Schang Ward Collins Hooper Gehrig Meusel among multiple hitters with extra-base hits. Robertson took the loss after allowing 10 hits in three innings.
Detroit Tigers beat Boston Red Sox 11 to 9 as Owen Carroll makes major league debut with six innings pitched for Detroit. Holloway earned the win after relief from Fuhr. Fuhr took the loss. Scoreline includes nine pitchers and 34 players.
The Philadelphia Athletics extended their win streak to six with an 11 to 6 comeback over St Louis in Philadelphia. Mogridge started for the Browns but allowed the decisive late rally as Groves earned the win and Mogridge the loss in a two hour, twenty minute game.
Louis Gross, former Minnesota Gophers athletic star, has received an offer to become assistant varsity line coach at the University of Kentucky. After competing in the Central AAU championship in Chicago, Gross will travel to Lexington to confer with Kentucky authorities.
New Orleans reporting that Martin Burke defeated Homer Smith in fifteen rounds to win the bout. Burke suffered a broken left hand in the second round but continued to fight. Smith weighed 201 pounds, Burke 172, with no knockdowns recorded.
Mobile Alabama June 20 Pitcher Hugh Mageveney former Notre Dame star hurler has been given unconditional release by the Mobile Southern Association Club.
National League games yielded Cincinnati 4 against New York 2 and New York 12 over Chicago 2 while Boston 11 defeated St. Louis 10 and Philadelphia 14 beat St. Louis 7. Pittsburgh 21 toppled Brooklyn 5. American League saw Detroit 11 over Boston 9 and Philadelphia 3 over Chicago 2 with Washington 2 beating Cleveland 1. American Association results: Minneapolis 11 over Toledo 8 and Kansas City 9 over Indianapolis 7.
The L. B. Harrison and Megerle Meat teams headline a double bill at Hyde Park Lumber Company grounds. Harrison faces C. M. & L. Co. with hopes to stay tied for first. Megerle seeks an upset after a hot season battle. Other associations include Christ Church vs Triple A and Ferris Lumber vs Leonine as local amateurs chase wins today.
Gene Tunney world light heavyweight champion will fight Italian Jack Hermann in a ten round bout at Kansas City on July 3. Promoter Gabriel Kaufman said the bout is under American Legion auspices and will be staged in the city.
Co. M. & L. Co. faces East End Merchants at Hyde Park Lumber Company grounds 1 15. Meyerle Meats meets L. B. Harrison at same park 3. Triple A at Christ Church Field 3. Leonine vs Ferris Lumber at Faessel's Field 3. Becker's Clothes meets Brighton at Elder Stadium 8. Pleasant Ridge plays Price Hill Tigers at Pleasant Ridge 3 30. Purcell encounters Railway Mail Service at Deer Creek No 4 3 30. Shevlin draws the bye.
Johnny Weismuller led eight world champions at the Central Y M C A meet celebrating the new Coney Island pool in Cincinnati. He won the 100 yard dash in 0 53 4 5, edging Walter Laufer with John Dulweber third and A Fennekohl fourth. Arne Borg defeated Harry Glancy in the 200 yard event, while Paul Desjardins dazzled with a double somersault dive. Irma Lucas beat Catherine Dunnett in the girls 50 yard race, and Al Mangold won the boys under 14 50 yard dash. The program closed with a comedy dive routine by Weismuller and Stubby Krueger.
Southern Association games recap with Little Rock 9 Birmingham 4 and 1 10 plus Memphis 1 Atlanta 4 New Orleans 4 Mobile 9 Nashville 6 and Chattanooga 17 in a scattered results card.
Brooklyn was routed 21 to 5 as Pittsburgh pitchers combined for 25 hits. Cuyler smashed two homers including a bases loaded shot, with Carey and Wright also hitting four baggers. The loss handed the Robins their worst beating of 19? season and featured errors and a mix of pitchers over the game.
Johnny Mokan delivered the decisive eighth inning for Philadelphia, driving in the winning run after Alexander Homered for Chicago. Hartnett also homered for the Cubs as Alexander notched a three base hit, but Philadelphia earned its third straight win in Chicago.
Cooney earns the win as Dyer takes the loss in a tight game. Offense features Ryan with 3 hits and Benton 3, plus Cooney 3, Sothoron 2, and Dyer 2 RBIs. Hits total 5 for Ryan across 3 1 3 innings, while Sothoron yields 9 in 3 1 3. Felix is hit by pitch. umpires Wilson Quigley and Oran call the game.
William Tilden II defeated Vincent Richards in straight sets 6-3 8-6 in an exhibition at Forest Hills, proving his claim as America's top tennis player for the season. The match supported the building fund for the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.
Eddie Murphy of Columbus falls from .401 to .387 yet keeps the batting lead. Bunny Brief of Milwaukee rises to second with .377, while Guyon of Louisville climbs to third at .375 and West of Toledo sits fourth at .374. Cotter of Louisville trails Webb at .369 as league race tightens with leaders and near-leaders listed, including top scorers and stolen-base leaders.
Gulley of Atlanta tops with .404 after a week of deadlock with Anderson of Chattanooga at .403 while Smith drops to .383. Cullop leads home runs with 13 though Gulley trails with 11. Other strong batters include Strohm Nashville .366 Tucker New Orleans .366 Tolson Nashville .361 Jeanes Birmingham .358 Crowder Birmingham .367 Bigelow Chattanooga .350 Taylor Memphis .347.
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