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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1925
Page
2
Fire destroyed the Galeton Felton Skewer Factory on Nemale Street and will be rebuilt on a larger, more modern scale in Philadelphia area near the Sesqui-Centennial Exposition site. A Camp Hill fire truck, costing 6,500, was put into service as part of storm sewer construction in the city.
In Flatbush excitement as Brooklyn fans cheer Kiki Cuyler’s leaping grab that saved two runs, the Pirates beat the Dodgers 2 to 1. Cuyler’s homer earlier and Rick Cugler’s sharp display helped New York coverage note the Pirates gaining a game on the Cubs while the Polo Grounds looming. Abe Yaeger hails the save as a legendary moment in Brooklyn sports lore.
National League games saw Pittsburgh edged by Brothis 2 1 with Chicago beating New York 6 3 and Boston 6 St Louis 3 while Cincinnati topped Philadelphia 8 4 American League action had Chicago 11 over Laura 7 Philadelphia 8 and Washington 1 defeated Cleveland 0. New York Detroit rain halted play.
The standings of the clubs are shown with today’s schedule including Pittsburgh at New York Cincinnati at Boston Chicago at Brooklyn St. Louis at Philadelphia American League games Washington at Detroit Philadelphia at Chicago New York at Cleveland Boston at St Louis and mention of an upcoming Pittsburgh project. It notes plans to construct $8,000,000 club residences for men at Fifth Ave and Dithridge Street.
A Hudson sedan with four occupants failed to negotiate a turn near the 8.0 Prothero farm on the Indiana road Tuesday evening. The car rolled down the embankment, overturned three times into the meadow and landed on its side. All occupants were uninjured and the vehicle sustained minor damage before being moved from the field.
Altoona and Charlotte speedways are spotlighted as Bob McDonagh, a rising star in Milton’s stable, steps into the Miller special. The 2-year pro has wowed fans with 128 mph practice runs and a dramatic showdown at Laurel. He now captains the team with Norman Batten as a teammate, aiming to uphold the honors placed on him by his mentor.
In Ford Cuy Freddie Boylestein stopped Joe Moore in four rounds. Young Ridy defeated Red Plasher in six. Joe Hartinez KOed Young Tamiman in three. Akron Maxie Holub beat Eddie Weygeandt in ten. Boston Jim Maloney won over King Solomon in three, Patsy Racco defeated Jim White in four, and Ray Newton KOed Eddie Record in four.
The Senators beat the Indians in 12 innings to regain the American League lead as Cuyler delivered a homer for the Pirates over the Dodgers. Sigler and Rice sparked an Athletics loss to the Browns, while the Giants fell to the Cubs. The Braves topped the Cardinals, and Blankenship triumphed as the White Sox beat the Red Sox. Reds edged Phillies after a rough start. Also, a forest fire report warns Northwest blazes worsen and national timber losses near 500 million dollars annually.
International boxer Harry Grob and two companions were injured when their car skidded on a slippery pavement and rolled three times near Pittsburgh. Grob escaped with broken ribs but no other injuries. He told hospital interviewers he could fight Jack Dempsey on short notice.
Mr and Mrs W H Moot return home from Homer City after a visit. Several relatives and friends from Renfrew Punxsutawney Minneapolis Mondnghela Indiana Greensburg Urbana Wilkinsburg attend homecoming events and visit Moot family throughout the week. Homecoming preparations are underway.
The United States Civil Service Commission notes low applicant numbers for practical nurse and field matron vacancies in the Indian Service. Examinations will be held again in Altoona Pittsburgh and other cities. Applications close September 26. Details and blanks available from the Secretary Civil Service Board at the local post office.
A whimsical note compares a secretary bird’s crest to a quill and mentions its snake-hunting habits. Separate item reports a Philadelphia contract valued at 521000 dollars to install 2200 feet of main sewer and multiple hundred feet of auxiliaries in Wingohocking. Metropolitan Edison plans to build a second unit and double plant capacity.
Washington officials said the key issue in forthcoming debt negotiations will be France and Italy ability to pay, with Belgium relief and moral obligations to Belgium shaping the U S stance. The Belgium settlement was deemed fair, while France faces a prearmistice debt funding plan and possible temporary relief if its budget balances soon. Great Britain is viewed as worse off than expected.
The article contrasts Kemal’s modernizing stance with Latife’s divorce and notes a broad interest in Turkish progress. It also recounts a St Louis swindle case where a former clergyman sold worthless stocks at high returns, even to church groups, exploiting educated but unsophisticated investors.
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