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Newspaper
Mexia Daily News
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1925
Page
6
A collage of quips and brief opinions from Mexia items. The columnist comments on aging, marriage, inflation, and local life including the ice gas and gasoline concerns, a Tennessee anti-evolution law, and support for Carl Davis and Frank L. Matthews highlighting civic spirit and sports flair.
Jolley struck out eight Temple Surgeons and allowed six hits to win the opening game 5 to 2 for the Oilers. Kizziar of Corsicana hit a home run with two on in the fourth. Pipkin had two doubles and a single in four at bats. Dashiell added a double and a single for Corsicana while Miller of Temple homered in the second. Circles Meet: Baptist Women held weekly meetings after noon for study.
The Gushers staged a late rally finishing a 5 to 4 victory over the Austin Senators. Otis Butler delivered the deciding hit in the ninth after Matty reached on a double and Taylor advanced the runner with a bunt. Whitworth and Glass homered for the Senators, while Taylor earned the win.
Mrs Sophie Travis and her daughter Miss Mary Porter Travis will travel to Pelton on Monday for the summer term at Baylor College. Mrs Travis will return Monday night. Also noted are Boston at Pittsburgh, Philadelphia at Cincinnati, New York at Chicago, Brooklyn at St. Louis, and Philadelphia games listed.
Palestine June 9 The Terrible Terrell Terrors drilled 15 hits and 9 runs to crush the Pals 91 to 5 in the cellar championship series. Storey led with four hits including a long triple while Siggers held the Pals to one hit after entering in the third. Key two base and three base hits fueled the blowout as Terrell and teammates seized the lead in the sixth inning and rolled on to victory.
Jarrett's two in the second inning sparked a tense Texas circuit game as Bryan nearly gloved a catch, Claude missed, and the ball caromed to center field. Glass added a left field tally, Tex Gressett stood in at first for sick Anheier, while Matthews controlled the infield with quick plays and a dramatic dive. Sandy Sanders, former Gusher ace, returns to bolster pitching as Roy Akin shines on the mound and Seely fends off Bryan's drives. Country Williamson hawks behind the plate as Corsicana strengthens its hold with a Monday win over Temple tightening the race ahead of Oilers.
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