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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1925

Page

12

Americans prevail in Wimbledon doubles opener and other results

John Hennessey and Ray Casey beat Heath and Taylor 6-4 8-10 6-3 6-2 to reach the next round as Henri Cochet and Miie Lenglen dominate. James Anderson defeats Brugnon in five sets while Barclay and Borotra advance, and United States pairs win in doubles.

United Preas Wimbledon England John Hennessey Ray Casey R. W. Heath A. R. Taylor Henri Cochet France Jagat Mohan Lal Hennessey Indianapolis Miie Lenglen Mrs. Beamish James O. Anderson Jacques Brugnonce H. F. L. Barclay Colonel Mayes Canada Barclay Jean Borotra Francé

Three-I League Quits After Fans Throw Cushions

The Friday game between Peoria and Decatur was forfeited to Decatur 9 to 0 after fans bombarded Field Umpire Jensen with cushions and fights in the twelfth inning. Umpire Mattoon forfeited the contest as Decatur led 6 2 with two outs in the home half when trouble began.

Eoria Tit Peoria Decatur Jensen Mattoon

Senators Trade Mogridge and Hargraves for Severeid

United States baseball officials announced the deal after a telephone conference with Commissioner Landis. Mogridge and Red Hargraves of the Washington Senators will go to St. Louis in exchange for catcher Severeid of the Browns. The trading period closed June 15, delaying official action.

Bu United Press Philphia Landis Clark Griffith Mogridge Red Hargraves Washington Senators St. Louis Catcher Severeid Browns

Duke Stops Peterson in Second Round in Aurora Bout

Duke of Aurora former Indiana University gridder knocked out Walter Peterson of Elgin in the second round of a four round prelim. Don Carson of Indianapolis was stopped in the fifth by Archie Bell of New York bantam.

Bu Times Aurora Ill Duke of Aurora Indianaversity Footbal Walter Peterson Elgin Don Carson Indianapolis Archie Bell New York Bantam

Independent Baseball Nh Notes From Cards Stands

Odd, garbled local baseball notes list teams like Rural Sox Traders Poinaroons and Mariobo unty House Club with game times around 2 30 p m and 6 p m at Fortville Trit On Sunday. Mentions a July Fourth weekend schedule and park access via Meridian street car with free tram service to grounds.

Bracksiae Sox Sun Hey Stove Ffill Ally Artinsville Waa Oe Bermosico Mariobunty House Club Meridian St

Wolfe and Bartlett Reach Trans-Mississippi Final

Clarence Wolfe of St. Louis will face Arthur Bartlett of Ottumwa Iowa in the 25th annual trans Mississippi golf tournament final at the Field Club in Omaha Neb Wolfe defeated Bob McKee of Des Moines 7 up and 6 to play in the semifinals avenging his five year previous loss Bartlett moved ahead after a tight start and won 5 and 4 over J O Swick in the semifinals

Bay United Press Omaha Neb Clarence Wolfe St. Louis Arthur Bartlett Ottumwa Iowa Des Moines Wolfe Bob McKee McKee Bartlett J. O. Swick

Americans Lose Polo Match to Jodhpur Team in England

At Hurlingham on June 27 the American army polo team, previous victors over Britain for the international military cup, were defeated by the Jodhpur team of India 13 to 3. The Jodhpurs, who included three Indian princes, had previously beaten them in a practice game.

William and Fenne Hltringham and Sherwell Louis Dailey F. H. Jarvis England O. G. N. Turnbull J. B. Gilbert H. ©. Fisher A. H. Fyzee Fisher Anderson United Preas Hurlingham Army Jodhpur India

Nut Cracker Paddlers and Big Fights in Baseball News

High school pitcher signed by the Braves. Danny Frush reportedly twice as big and formidable. Rumors link Mickey Walker to a shade match while Joe Stecher aims to restore wrestling to its traditional status. Benny Leonard elects to fight again amid ongoing sports chatter.

THE Braves Joe Stecher Stecher

Players Register Protest Over Livelier Baseball

Henry L. Farrell reports players and managers in the major leagues protest the livelier ball claiming it endangers pitchers and infielders. John McGraw calls for standardizing the ball as homers soar this season with 579 hitting long drives versus 348 at this point last year.

New York Babe Ruth John McGraw New York Giants

Latonia Derby Draws 30000 as Flying Ebony Leads Entries

The Latonia derby at Covington Kentucky attracted about 30000 fans on June 27 with eleven contenders including Flying Ebony the Kentucky Derby winner ridden by Earl Sande. Other names listed were Captain Hal Caractus Millwick Progress King Nadi Deeming Old Slip Step Along Broadway Jones and Swope as the track showed a fast cushion after rain. Opinions varied on likely winner.

Step Along Broadway Jones Swope

National League Schedule Short on Key Matchups

Fragmented OCR shows two National League games noted with unclear teams and locations. Readable items mention Philadelphia and Brooklyn in possible matchups but exact pairings and venues remain indiscernible.

Results From Yesterday in American Association and League

Yesterday's baseball results feature Louisville, Koln, and Kansas City in American Association play with scattered scores. In the American League schedule, teams such as Washington, New York, and Philadelphia show varied outputs across twelve innings and midweek fixtures.

Association Louisville Koln Meyer Johnson F Tunney Meis Ganton

Evansville Card Draw and KOs Reported in Indiana Bouts

Evansville, Indiana on June 27 saw Lester Martin of Terre Haute and Tommy Irwin of Indianapolis go ten rounds to a draw. Earlier, Jimmy Mc Dermott of Terre Haute scored a fourth round knockout over Billy Meyers of Indianapolis.

United_Press Evansville Ind Lester Martin Terre Haute Tommy Irwin Indianapolis Jimmy McDermott Billy Meyers

Family of Jockeys Rivaling Turf Stars on Eastern Tracks

Three racing brothers from the same family are featured as star riders. Mark, Elmer, and Laverne Fator have built strong reputations on eastern tracks this season and are regarded as big favorites by turf followers.

Mark Elmer Py]ase Laverne Fator

British Open Golf Champion at Prestwick 1925

The American golfer from Temple Terrace Florida won the British Open at Prestwick after five attempts. He praised the fast greens and watered fairways, noting he did not miss a two foot putt. He also mentioned friends Henry Cullen Abe Mitchell and his Tampa club affiliation.

Prestwick Scotland America Britain Henry Cullen Royal and Ancient Golf Club St. Andrews Abe Mitchell

Wilson Named Northwestern Athletic Director

Kenneth Wilson was appointed athletic director at Northwestern University per an announcement by President W. D. Scott. He moves from Drake University where he also served as athletic director. Wilson recently drew national attention for charges he made against Hugo Quist, manager of Paavo Nurmi.

Times Specie Chicago Kenneth Wilson Northwestern University W. D. Scott Wilson Drake University Hugo Quist Paavo

Lamprecht and Westland Enter Final Bout for Golf Title

Fred Lamprecht of Tulane University and Alfred Westland of Seattle prepared for a 36 hole final for the individual intercollegiate golf championship at Montclair Golf Club. Lamprecht defeated two Eastern opponents to reach the final round with a 146 total.

Montclair Akleghenies Montclair Golf Club Fred Lamprecht Cleveland Ohio Tulane University of New Orleans Alfred Westland Seattle

Seven Bouts At Show At Fairbanks Field

Amateur boxing cards staged Friday night at the Fairbanks Mora field under A A U sanction. Results include Somer defeating rediltred Guy. Murphy over Jimmie Leonard in three rounds. Ermanar defeating Abe Cohen in four rounds. and others with decisions in various weight classes.

Sevelety Fairbanks-Morse Guy Uy Aony Murphy T Jimmie Leonard Pr Hante Ermanar Abe Cohen Pau Penne Fred Lewis Grant A. A Eae Bihan A Indiana

Chicago’s Kenny Hisert Leads Michigan Duel at Golf Championship

Kenny Hisert of the University of Chicago led Mode Holds worth of Michigan by three after the first eighteen holes of a thirty six hole Western Conference golf championship clash at Sunset Anxb Country Club in Winnetka Illinois.

United Press Anxeb Country ‘Club Winnetka, Ill Kenny Hisert University of Chicago Mode Holdsworth University of Michigan

Indianapolis shooter tops first registered trap shoot at Greensburg

By Times Spersi at Greensburg Indiana June 27 W B Burford Jr of Indianapolis won with 93 of 100 in the opening registered trap shoot at the local gun club. M E Jenny from Bloomington was high professional with 96. Several out of town shooters took part.

Spersi Greensburg Ind W. B. Burford, Jr Indianapolis M. E. Jenny Bloomington

City Net Tourney Near End At Hawthorn Courts

Bastian meets Ehlers and Kipp faces Starbuck in the city tennis semi finals at Hawthorn courts. Bastian beat Haworth 6-1 8-10 6-2 while Ehlers downed Markey 6-3 6-2 and Kipp swept Crane 6-1 6-2 Starbuck defeated Hendricks 6-3 6-3. Rain halted later play with finals set for Sunday.

Bastian Ehlers Kipp Starbuck Hawthorn Courts Haworth Markey Crane Hendricks Deuce Fritz Starbucks Roth Adler Hace Glotn Am Ghoti Coma Hawkins Ooh Hag Kurarok Hor Fia Gainin Afib Lefea Alpin Kipp Deated Shumaker Eagles Field Christena Sologion Brafford and Hart Ohann Shererete Hlerg Brafford Hart

Stecher Refuses Referee Victory in Chicago Bout

Joe Stecher rejected the referee's ruling that he won against Frank Judson in Chicago Friday night. The wrestlers were knocked from the ring after forty eight minutes of grappling leaving Judson unable to continue. Stecher seeks a rematch when Judson recovers.

United Press Chicago Joe Stecher Frank Judson Judson Stecher

Tribe Notes By Timea Special OLUMBUS

Tribe notes from the June 27 game where Columbus drew 1,400 as the series opener against Indiana rivals. Eddie Sicking is back in light practice. Columbus led early with three extra base hits off Henry before a strong pitching effort. Doug Baird, ex-Indian, had two hits. Matthews tried to steal home but was tagged. Umpires Ted McGrew and Ducky Holmes officiated. Indianapolis and Louisville standings cited with a hypothetical ten-game swing.

Timea Olumbus Columbus Indiianapolis Hoosiers

Indianapolis Scoreboard Notes and Odd Scraps

Fragmented OCR reads mention Indianapol is fast info on a game with two-base hits three-base play and stolen bases. Names Grimes Rae Stueland appear with partial team references and a jumbled tally line. The piece mixes player actions and incomplete scores from a local matchup.

Indianapolis Odin CNTV Grimes Rae Stueland

Pleasant Run Golf Club Hosts First Round Title Tourney

The Pleasant Run Golf Club scheduled the first round of its club title tourney for today. Rain has improved the course, leaving it in fine shape. Members held a clubhouse dinner Friday evening.

Pleasant Run

Denial by Stallings on Yankees Manager Rumor

George Stallings, president and manager of Rochester’s International League club, said he was unaware of reports he would become New York Yankees manager to replace Miller Huggins. He dismissed the rumor as strange and likely unfounded.

Timea Rochester N. Y George Stallings International League New York Yankees Miller Huggins

Fights And Fighters In A Frantic Night Of Action

In Kansas City Missouri and Baltimore area rings vivid welterweight action produced decisive results. Frankie Ameri from East Chicago faced regional rivals as contenders clashed in a crowded cage like setting. Bouts highlighted rising talent amid chaotic exchanges and sharp knockdowns.

Kansas City, Kan Dack Britton Workero Boul Baltimore Frankie Ameri Tetachroaae Pion Priday

Indians, Senators Open Series In Columbus Fresh On Road

In Columbus Ohio the Indians of owner Bush face three weekend encounters with the Senators one today and two Sunday with a Monday finish. Dutch Henry pitched six strong innings to beat the Senators 6 3 in the opener of the road trip as Pug Allen homered and Rob Russell hit his seventeenth homer of the season while Yoter doubled and tripled.

By-Times Columbus Ohio Indians Ownie Bush Senators Bush Burwell Schemanske Dutch Henry Stueland Henry Pug Allen Tribesmen Yoter Rob Russell Dutch

McGraw cites tougher opposition as key to season slump

John McGraw says the Giants’ big lead loss stems from stronger rival effort and injuries. He notes the Pirates Robins and Reds competing for the season title, while Detroit’s eight straight wins lift the Tigers into the first division as the week’s major league highlight.

United Press New York John McGraw Pirates Robins Reds Detroit Tigers

A B C s and Detroit Stars Open Series at Washington Park

The A B C s meet the Detroit Stars in a Negro National League double header at Washington Park this afternoon with a second game Sunday at 2 p m. New A B C s players Alexander Bartlett Brown Curley and Long boost the lineup as Detroit sits third in the standings and fans expect strong attendance.

Detroit Stars Washington Park Alexander Bartlett Brown Curley Long

Lundy Outpoints Chissell in Local Sparring Show

Johnny Lundy of Brooklyn defeats local lightweight Chissell in a four round sparring exhibition at Lincoln Square Theater on Friday night.

Kid Chissell Johnny Lundy Brooklyn Lincoln Square Theater

Lefty Groves Tops AL Pitchers in Strikeouts

Lefty Groves leads the American League in strikeouts, surpassing the sixty mark as he continues to dominate hitters with his pitching.

Groves

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