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Newspaper
Mexia Daily News
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1925
Page
6
A chaotic mix of comic quips and editorial snippets notes Ross Avenue lawns needing water amid dry weather while Main Street faces crowding costs. Commentary praises a player-manager and questions free market prices with broad social musings and schoolyard humor.
The Gushers shut out the Terrell Terrors 4 to 0 behind pitcher Smiling Sandy Sanders who struck out seven and improved as the game progressed. Key moments include Glass, Fisher, and Agnew scoring in the first, Butler and Red Jarrett connecting for a third inning benefit, and a red-hot Red Jarrett triple. Terrell struggled with timely hits and double plays limited by Sanders.
A local ad promotes Pat F. Hopkins Wheel and Body Works on West Milam Street offering fender rolling and vehicle body repair services to avoid out of town trips. Phone number listed as 725.
Temple and Corsicana shared top spot after Sundays games with Mexia one game back as Terrell Palestine and Austin pressed the pace. Mexia’s surge has experts predicting a late bid for the pennant if the season is not split and only five games remain before the first half ends.
Fort Worth report notes that Texas public schools face ongoing salary reductions as teacher loss impacts budget plans. The piece discusses statewide strain on salaries and districts adjusting compensation amid shortages.
Jarrett is the leading Mexia hitter with an .858 average and Glass at .348. Seely of Mexia leads the association with nine home runs. The Texas Association listing shows Blackerby, Lance, Anhier as top hitters. Callahan undefeated as a pitcher. Barnhart at seven wins and Jailey with 47 strikeouts. Also notes teachers leaving Texas for higher pay and social visits in Mexia.
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