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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1925
Page
6
Chicago Cubs decimated Cincinnati Redlegs 13 to 3 as seven seventh-inning runs and eleven hits shattered the Reds. Cubs manager Jack Hendricks recovered from the outburst while Cubs players celebrated on the bench amid chaotic cheers.
The Reds edge Cubs in a chaotic game sparked by Luque’s early gem and a seventh inning rally. Freigau Friberg Grimm Statz Cooper and Adams delivered key hits as Roush and Walker added late insurance while Cooper limited Reds to one hit through four.
Philadelphia, May 28 The Athletics swept a Washington doubleheader 11-3 and 9-4 to extend their lead in the American to three games. Zachary and Russell pitched for Washington. Miller, Peckinpaugh and Bishop homered for Philadelphia as the league leaders pounded the Senators’ hurlers in both games.
The Cubs host the Reds this afternoon with Tom Sheehan sent to work for the locals and either Kauffmann or Alexander to pitch. Attendance was 2,454. Answer to inquiry shows Ehmke has joined the Boston Red Sox.
The scoreboard boy could not score the Cubs twelve runs in the seventh inning. A three runs in the sixth and a nine in the seventh were used to record the rally.
Jimmy Caveney batted for Walker in the ninth inning as Jamesy recovers and expresses eagerness to rejoin active duty.
The Cubs matched the season high by scoring 12 runs in the seventh inning. Cleveland previously achieved a 12-run inning against the Browns in earlier play.
The Cub bench became unruly at moments before a surge in play. Umpire Pfirman forced Kaufmann to leave the field amid the disturbance.
Hartnett dodged Brady’s fast ball in the eighth as he swung and fouled the bat. The bat broke in two after hitting the handle, ricocheting toward Brady who tagged Hartnett out before he could react.
Roush led the Reds with two singles and a triple driving in two of Cincinnati's three runs. The piece notes notable former players invited to the National League Golden Jubilee at Crosley Field on June 12 and plans for a large amateur turnout in Greater Cincinnati with two mass meetings held to boost preparations.
Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier will fight again in an exhibition in Paris on Sunday July 12 under the auspices of Petit Parisien and Lejournal. The event may be held at Colombes Stadium or the Buffalo Velodrome with receipts donated to war veteran organizations.
Results from yesterday show the American League and National League games with notable scores across cities. Chicago beat Cincinnati 13 to 3, Philadelphia 11 to 9 over Washington, New York 8 to 6 over Boston, Pittsburg 7 to 4 over St Louis, Detroit 7 to 5 over Chicago, plus American Association results Indianapolis 12 over Columbus 8 and Toledo 5 over Louisville 3.
Chicago plays Cincinnati while St Louis meets Pittsburgh. Philadelphia visits New York and Brooklyn hosts Boston. Columbus travels to Toledo and Kansas City faces Milwaukee.
Thirty Mid Western golfers qualified for the national open at Onwentsia with 36 hole scores of 151 or better. Bill Mehlhorn of Chicago led with 137, two strokes from the 135 record. Dave Robertson was second with 141, Alex Cunningham third with 145, Bob Shave fourth with 146, and five tied for seventh at 148. Amateurs E F Carter and Robert A Gardner qualified. Gardner withdrew from Worcester playoff. Chick Evans missed by two strokes. Several stars failed to qualify.
Johnny Farrel of Quaker Ridge Club tops 68 qualifiers for the national open at Lido Long Beach New York with a 70 in windy conditions. Bobby Jones trails one stroke back after an early string of birdies as favorites shine amid a crowded field.
The mobile summary lists match results from the Southern Association with Nashville beating Mobile 5 to 4, Atlanta 8 to 4 over Little Rock, New Orleans 5 to 4 against Chattanooga, Birmingham 0 to 6, and Memphis 4.
Al Pettingill, blinded by a steel tipped lace nick, aims to KO Char lie Rosenberg in a ten round title bout at Riverside A. C. Covington Ky. He trained under Pete Herman who mentored him as a youth and who inspired Pettingill to win the bantam crown for his idol.
St. Louis Browns beat the Cleveland Indians 4 to 3 aided by two Cleveland errors and timely hitting. Ben Karr allowed 8 hits and 3 walks with 2 strikeouts as Burns and Jacobson homered for the Browns. Fewster drove in a run with a home run and defensive plays helped seal the win.
The Yankees lose the first game to Boston 8 to 1, then win the second 7 to 2 to take the series two games to none. Prothro of Boston injures his right leg sliding into second in game one.
In Chicago on May 28 Red Faber faltered in the ninth inning as Detroit overcame Chicago to win 7-5. Manager Cobb’s club capitalized with the bases loaded and tied the game late, while Ted Lyons contributed but the Tigers held on for the victory.
The Cincinnati Stock Exchange nine lost to First National 10 to 4 at Deer Creek yesterday afternoon. Box scores show First National players such as Needham, Stenger, Mone, Haller, Wind, Fiege, Remart, Marks, Goetz, Deiner, Altenau contributing. Cincinnati's lines include Montague, Mining, Edrig, Ryan, Donahue. Errors credited to Wind, et al. Final totals 38 12 7 for First National and 38 24 9 for Cincinnati. Umpire Jameson, Scorer Dain.
Union Trust defeated Fourth Central 4 to 3 in a Bankers' League matchup at Deer Creek No. 4 yesterday afternoon. Keller, Stricker and Riley led Union Trust with hits and runs batted in, while Pettit homered for the Fourth Central. Pitchers Keller and Stricker worked solidly as umpire Weingartner officiated.
The Brookville Indiana team defeated Carthage yesterday by a score of 7 to 38 in a seven inning game. Brookville's offense produced hits from Schlenger Corder Beckman and Hoffert, while Carthage struggled with pitching by D Hogue Benner and Wolf. Umpires were Hogue and Macke.
A sparse Fort Thomas crowd watched Spider Lewis win a slow decision over Danny Dougherty in a ten rounder. The undercard delivered little action with Jimmy Harris outpointing Fighting Ferraris in six rounds and several knockouts in four rounds.
Toronto May 28 Joe Wright veteran rowing coach formerly head of Penn crews visiting here said he has accepted a position as coach of the Penn Athletic Club Philadelphia.
Pirates defeat St Louis 7 to 4 in Pittsburgh with Meadows silencing the St. Louis bats. Pittsburgh tallied one double and four triples while errors by Wright and Traynor aided the visitors in the second inning. Scoring details and box misses are listed. Meadows pitched six innings, Dyer added strong relief, and Haines took the loss as Pittsburgh improved.
New York defeats Boston 8 to 6 to conclude their series with a late rally. Sayd homers over left field in the eighth inning to cap the winning blow as the Giants post the victory in Boston.
American Flag ridden by Alfred Johnson won the fiftieth Withers Stakes at Belmont Park. Pique Candy Kid and Silver Fox led early, Silver Fox finished two lengths back, Gold Stick third. Time 1:88 1-5. The winner, a son of Man O War, earned $20,000.
A scrambled box score style summary notes Nehf Genewich Benton and Ryan as pitchers, with hits by Nehf Genewich Benton and V Barnes. The losing pitcher is Benton. The game lasted about 2 hours 5 minutes with umpires McCormick and Klem.
Reading shows multiple scores and lineups across Columbus Indianapolis St Paul Minneapolis Toledo Louisville Kansas City and other teams. Players Batteriese Mann Fitzsimmons Krue ger Leverett Faulk Northrop Palmero Holley Meyer and Shinauult appear in various battery pairs as results are listed.
Ohio University baseball team defeats Ohio Wesleyan 7 to 6 in a late season game in Athens. The win gives Ohio their third victory over the Methodists in two years as fans note the close contest and key hits.
Frankie Genaro American flyweight champion won a ten round decision over Harold Smith Chicago bantam in Brooklyn tonight.
New Haven Conn May 28 Charles Watson III 1927 of Philadelphia elected captain of Yale University tennis team last night.
The Walnut Billiard Parlor opens at 511 Walnut Street Fifth Avenue second floor offering 16 high grade Monarch cushion tables with a completely new billiard room setup.
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