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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1925
Page
12
The Indians return to Washington Park after a road trip that put them at fifth in the standings with a .505 mark after forty-eight wins and forty-seven losses. Louisville leads, with a tight group chasing, and the home slate starts with a test against the Colonels.
Kalmazoo July 23 United Press reports Friday marks the final day of the Grand Circuit meeting with Single G the world’s greatest harness race horse featured in the free-for-all pace. The veteran, in his tenth year, has already won three races this season including three weeks ago in Cleveland.
Times Special reports Bushy Graham of Utica New York and Bual Taylor of Terre Haute Indiana are signed to fight a ten round bout at Aurora on July 31.
In Chicago on July 23 heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey approved a nine bout with Harry Greb proposed by Floyd Fitzsimmons promoter. Dempsey spoke by long distance from Salt Lake City and urged a conference with James Mason Greb's manager next week. Fitzsimmons aims for September 19 or 26 at Michigan City arena with the heavyweight title on the line.
Miss Mary K. Browne of Santa Monica defeated Mrs. Molla B. Mallory 6-4 5-7 6-8 in the semifinals of the invitation women's singles in Manchester. She is poised to face Helen Wills in an anticipated all California final.
George Beck and Al Waters of Chicago join F. E. Clemons and Fred Harder of Indianapolis as featured entrants. Four races are planned with three five mile events for different car classes and a twenty mile main for the top six from each heat.
Frankie Genaro American flyweight champion agrees to meet Fidelle Barbara Olympic champion in Hollywood California on August 22 Starry Ertle Newark will referee and oversee the match in a coast to coast bout context with New York reporting July 23.
Hartford shortstop Leo Durocher of the Hartford Eastern League club has been sold to the New York Yankees for delivery at season's end. Reported price is 12000. Durocher is a former Springfield semi pro player.
Chicago Americans beat Battle Creek Stars 8 to 1 as Cleveland Americans top Terre Haute in Three-I action.
Filipino bantam Pete Sarmento won a popular decision over Eddie Anderson in Cleveland. The ten-round bout produced three knockdowns for each fighter, highlighting a close contest.
Kalamazoo hosted a Grand Circuit program with three pace heats and purses around $1,000 to $10,000. Notable performers included Norman Grattan and Road Hart in a series of 2:01 and 2:13 style times, with entries such as Trumpet and Hollyrood Jessie.
Jack Dempsey known as Champion Jack took part in a charity bout in Brighton England before returning from honeymooning across the pond. His opponent was Phil Scott with promoter Harry Preston acting as the third man. The match drew notable attention.
Washington manager Bucky Harris laments a string of misfortunes that plagued the Senators on a western swing. Injuries to Walter Johnson and Rajah Pekinpaugh plus other lineup changes forced adjustments as Goose Goslin faced a season-ending suspension, shaping a pennant race defined by bad breaks.
A scattered local item references baseball games, meetings, players and addresses across multiple names and places. It notes possible tryouts, upcoming games, and a few club movements with names such as Independence, Epersing, and Marion Cardinals, plus contact details like Union Street addresses and calls to Randolph Keyless. The fragmentary report hints at scheduling and personnel changes in a regional baseball scene.
Special de luxe engagement of Arnold Johnson and his famous orchestra from the Golf and Country Club Hollywood Cal Saturday and Sunday July 25 26. Dance to your heart s content with Riversig in Dance Palace.
Snapshot of the National League standings with team wins losses and percentages. Teams like Boston, St Louis, and Cincinnati appear in a fragmented line of records and abbreviations typical of early baseball listings.
The world bantamweight title clash between Charlie Rosenberg and Eddie Shea is set for the Velo drome tonight weather permitting. The bout will be fifteen rounds decided by judges with both fighters near the 118 pound limit and wagers high.
Tonight boxing card at Brightwood features Rustic Russell of Cincinnati against Merle Alte over ten rounds at 126 pounds. E mmy Sayers of Lafayette faces Royal Cox of Indianapolis in eight rounds at 118 pounds. Larrytt of Indianapolis meets Allan Watson in six rounds at 118. Indianapolis bouts include several four round matchups at 124 and 120 pounds with Ducky Becker versus Chick Ball and Buddy Hall versus others. First Bull 300 avenue location listed as 3547 Massachusetts ve.
New York on July 23 United reports manager Billy Gib son says Dempsey and Tunney will meet in New York this fall. He adds Dempsey and Wills will not meet this year or next, after discussions with Dempsey.
Wilkes Barre July 23 Dave Shade of California won a ten round decision over Morrie Schlaiffer of Omaha in a welterweight bout Shade took eight rounds decisively showcasing his reach and power as a world title hopeful.
Notes describe opening series action with Tribesmen and Colonels in a tense start. Dutch Bares comments on fielding, Biswan and Duncan contributing hits, and Milwaukee and Columbus games shaping the early standings. The Millen team leads the league 14 to 6 as Toledo edges a victory with timely hits.
League leaders clash as Joe McCarthy's Colonels face Ownie Bush's Indians in a three game set at Washington Park Friday. Tribesmen aim to rebound after six wins in twelve against Louisville and St Paul series, with Battling crowd expected on Ladies and Kids Day.
Secretary Oliver of the Indians announced Louisville fans had reserved 1500 seats near the visitors' dugout for the Sunday game between Colonels and Indians at Washington. Louisville fans travel in a long two-section train. Mayor Quin will attend with a band and noise makers as Colonel rooters promise a lively afternoon and a chance to beat Indianapolis.
The A B Cs played solid ball behind Offeett’s pitching at Washington Park to beat the Prest-O-Lites 5 to 2. Prest-O-Lites managed four hits, Plummer allowed eleven hits. The A s scored three runs in the sixth inning.
Merle Aire of Indianapolis faces Rustie Russell of Cincinnati in a ten round featherweight bout at the Brightwood open air arena located at 3547 Massachusetts Ave. Russell recently outpointed Carl Schmadel at Ft Harrison. Four other scraps are on the card tonight.
Miss Gertrude Ederle the American swimmer left for Cape Gris-Nez to finish training for a solo swim of the English Channel. She declared herself in perfect condition and ready to attempt the crossing at favorable conditions.
In Glencoe Illinois Big Bill Tilden the national champion faced a tough test from Harvey Snodgrass of California, needing two points to win the final game of the third set before rallying to take the match 6 4 8 4 7 5 and reach the semifinals. Wray Brown upset Wallace Johnson to advance with Norton Hayes Kinsey and Johnston into the quarterfinals.
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