Williamson's homer wins tight hub city showdown
In Hattiesburg on August 22 Buddy Williamson of Hattiesburg hit a tenth inning homer after two away to defeat Monroe's Townsend in a pitching duel. Hattiesburg had earlier scored in the fourth on a run from Barret and Poland and Adams butterfly sac fly. Townsend led Monroe with Hamilton and Murray contributing, but Williamson sealed it with a game ending blast.
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Albrecht Hamilton
Mack
Willian
Pases Bobo
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Gibson
Williams
McDonald
Gaddy
Barrett
Wheibey Seenassa
Hattiesburg Ody
Standings From Yesterday's Baseball Results
Yesterday's scores show Hattiesburg 3 over Monroe 1 in 10, Jackson 6 over Meridian 0, Laurel 7 over Alexandria 5, Vicksburg 1 over Brookhaven 4, Little Rock 5 over New Orleans 4 while Nashville 10 defeated Birmingham 6 and Atlanta 12 over Chattanooga. Memphis 5 topped Mobile 0, Detroit 1 beat Washington 0, Chicago 8 over Philadelphia 2, Cleveland 2 tied New York 1, and St Louis 9 beat Boston 7.
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Meridian
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Boston Wanaee
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Southern Association race tightens as Pelicans lose leads
Atlanta crushed Chattanooga 12 to 8 and Little Rock edged New Orleans 5 to 4 to widen the standings tie, while Nashville overwhelmed the Barons 10 to 6. Cullop hit his 26th homer with the bases loaded as Atlanta and Chattanooga post strong hits. Memphis topped Mobile 9 to 5 in a late rally.
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Two Champions Shift Sports in Unlikely Trades
New York July 21 reports a curious sports shift as Maurice McLaughlin leaves tennis for golf, aiming to excel in tourney play with strong hitting and coolness. Cyril Tolley, moving from golf to tennis, hopes to bolster Engszend's Davis Cup squad but is described as heavy and awkward for modern racquet play.
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Maurice McLaughin
Cyril Tolley
Engszend
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Southern Grocers Lose to Hav-a-Tampa Friday
Hav-a-Tampa trimmed the Southern Grocer Company 19 to 1 at Forsythe Park. Claude Harrison hurled fast and deceptive pitches while Lee Young made sensational fielding at short. Hav-a-Tampa travels to Clarks Sunday for a double header.
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California’s First World Flyweight Title Fight Since 1914
In Los Angeles on August 22 Frankie Genaro the American flyweight champion faces Fidel Labarba former Olympic title holder in a ten round decision bout. The match crowns the flyweight champion title vacated after Pancho Villa’s death.
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Schedules favor Pirates and Athletics in season finish
Chicago dispatch analyzes remaining 1925 season links on August 22 showing Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Athletics owing larger portions of home games and late-season fixtures. The Pirates face Boston Chicago and Philadelphia more often, while the Giants and Yankees fight tougher draws late. Washington and Cleveland also log extended schedules. The balance favors Pittsburgh and Philadelphia as pennant races stretch.
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Atlantan Leads Southern Batters in Prolific Season Drives
The Atlanta star Good maintains a .376 average leading the Southern Association, with Gulley of Little Rock close behind by three points. The report highlights hit totals, stolen bases, and pitching leaders, noting New Orleans fielders own the fewest errors and a .969 mark, while Harry Kelly defines the pitching leaderboard with 15 wins and 4 losses.
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Memphis
Taylor
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New Orleans
Tucker
Meyer
Golfers contest western open at Youngstown Country Club
Sixty five golfers competed for the western open title at Youngstown Country Club. Al Watrous led with 70 70 140 while three players tied for second at 141. 65th place required 151 to continue. Defender Billy Mehlhorn, Chicago, was near the bottom early in the final rounds.
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Mayfield
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Billy Mehlhorn
Chicago
Simmons Climbs Up Rapidly In American Bat Standing
Al Simmons, new Athletics outfielder, surged in the American League batting race with six games producing 11 hits, including a triple and two home runs. He moved to second behind Tris Speaker as Johnny Mostil extended his steals record and Rogers Hornsby slipped slightly to lead NL hitters.
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al Simmons
Connie Mack
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Detroit
Ty Cobb
Kev Williams
Browns
Meuse
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Simmong
Johnny Mostil
White Sox
H. Rice
Mackmen Showing Signs of Strain
Beaten in five straight games the Philadelphia Athletics appear near collapse as they lose to the White Sox 8 2. Sheely leads the offense with three singles and a double while errors plague the defense. Washington falls to Detroit 1 0 as Coveleski and Whitehill duel. Joe Judge injured, Tris Speaker sidelined, Indians beat Yankees 2 1. Boston and Cleveland clash. rain delays force doubleheaders in the NL with a possible Polo Grounds game Monday.
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Radio Listings From 9 P M Through 1 30 A M
Radio schedules show station lineups and programs for KFI KFRU KOA WEAF WKRCG WLS WOAW WOC WQJ WRC WREO WRNY KTHS KNX WCEE WGES WGN WHT J JD WKRC WRC Saturday Nighters KFI CJCM WA HG WBCN WCCO WRNY KGO WEBH KJR WSB WFAA WOAW WSAI WHT KFI KGO KGW KHJ KNX KPO 1 00 a m KFI KNX Hollywood Night KHJ Lost Angels listed with vocalists organ orchestra cabirians dance and vaudeville segments.
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Lumbermen Take Alex Game 7 5 in Laurel
Laurel Mississippi reports the Lumberjacks defeating the Alexandria Reds 7 to 5 as they capitalized on a four-run third inning and sent Tenney to the showers. Settlemier pitched steadily for Laurel. Brookhaven beat Vicksburg 4 to 1 on Vicksburg’s lot. A ten-inning Hubmen win 38 to 1 over Hattiesburg Monroe. Williamson homered late to seal the victory. Jackson hosted a game at home.
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Miss
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Alexandria Reds
Tenney
Settlemier
Vicksburg
Brookhaven
Truckers
Hill Billies
Roe
Youngblood
Hattiesburg
Monroe
Williamson
Jackson
Night Radio Schedule Highlights and Music Programming
A review of broadcast listings shows KFI and KNX presenting orchestras and concerts from 8:45 p.m. to midnight. Stations include WHN KOA KNX WCCO WGOA and others offering music chats hymns services piano and dance music across multiple churches and venues.
Metros Shut Out Meridian 6–0 Behind Stewart’s Shutout
The Metros defeated Meridian 6 to 0 as Stewart, the Senator moundman, limited the visitors to three scattered hits and only two runners reached second base.
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Stewart
Moundsman
Meridian
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