Pirates Gain Ground as Giants Falter in NL Race
In New York August 28 1925 Pittsburgh beat Boston 1 0 to widen its lead in the National League while Cincinnati defeated the New York Giants 3 2. Hornsby hit his 34th, Philadelphia shut out Chicago 4 0 and Brooklyn trounced St Louis 10 9. In the American League Philadelphia idle but Browns beat Senators 5 0 Detroit swept Boston in 19 innings 5 4 Lyons won his 18th as the White Sox edged the Yankees 6 5.
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M'Kinley Jefferson Win Forfeits In Junior League Games
St. Mathias forfeited to McKinley and Lincoln defaulted to Jefferson in games scheduled for yesterday at Weed park. Today the league closes with Washington vs Jackson and Garfield vs Franklin on the docket.
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Open golf titles clash as MacFar lane defeats Barnes
In Rice Lake Willie MacFar lane wins the American open title by beating Jim Barnes 6 and 4 on the Tagalong course. In San Antonio Young Stribling stops Jack League in the fourth round. In New York Willie Harmon outpoints Ray Mitchell after 12 rounds. Progress by Far East peoples noted.
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Minnick Aids Jones On Coast In Trojan Bowl
Iowa's Paul Minnick, a former star lineman and noted punter, will help Coach Howard Jones at Los Angeles this fall. The Hawkeyes will be led by Burton Ingwersen with Gordon Locke and Leland Parkin among 1923 and 1924 captains. Southern California's roster adds Jones, Aubrey Devine, and Minnick as punter.
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Illinois Texas Michigan clash in semifinal round at White Bear
In White Bear Minnesota on August 28 the Women's Western Golf championship semis matched Illinois against Texas and Michigan against Tennessee. Miriam Burns Horn of Chicago faced Elaine Rosenthal Reinhart of Dallas while Harley Higbie of Detroit met Dave Gant of Memphis. All but Higbie have held the western title before.
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Hank Gowdy Scouting Young Players for Giants
Hank Gowdy, famed catcher, has toured the West as a Giants scout visiting Coast League clubs. He aims to observe all action-filled clubs and believes majors are crowded with aging players. Gowdy plans to stay west to assess talent and will become Columbus manager in the American Association next season.
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FIGHTERS READY FOR ELKS SHOW
The Elks boxing card Monday night aims to raise funds for charity with ticket sales brisk. Promoters report strong condition and evenly matched bouts featuring Shuffle Callahan versus Patsy Kline, Jack Lamb versus Phil Longo, Kid Hoon versus Young Moha, and Ed Betts versus Leo Stockman.
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Kaplan Fractures Hand in Draw With Herman
Louis Kaplan world featherweight champion fought despite a broken right hand and drew with Babe Herman in Waterbury before 20 000 fans. Referee Jack Sheehan's verdict displeased visiting reporters who felt Herman had controlled much of the bout. The injury was confirmed after the fight, revealing a fracture just below the knuckle of Kaplan's right finger.
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Grandview News items mix misfortune and local events
N F Schu maker ill. Bonnie Buster injured by wringer but no broken bones expected to heal soon. Mrs Schafer improves in Davenport. Local visits and visitors noted. Sunday school picnics attract about 140 at Weed Park with clergy and families from Bolan Wilton and Chicago. Melon shipments to Minneapolis. Italy rail deficit to profit swing. Vanity case handbag converts into seat shown in London.
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Independents Clash With Moscow in Final of Series
Moscow Iowa hosts the Muscatine Independents in a deciding game Sunday afternoon. Moscow seeks third win in the series after two prior Muscatine victories. Pauly and Black will pitch for Moscow with Stennett and Hoeksema likely catching for Muscatine.
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Louisville Poised To Open Little World Series
Louisville looks like the probable champion of the American association inning bunting race. Plans are made to begin the Little World Series at Louisville on September 30 with Toronto or Baltimore likely as the International league opponent. Louisville leads by 16 1 2 games and needs nine wins in 35 remaining games to clinch the flag.
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Engel and Parcaut to Meet for World Middleweight Title
Des Moines reports that Heinie Engel of Dubuque and Ralph Parcaut formerly of Oskaloosa will wrestle Labor Day night. both claim the world middleweight championship.
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Morgan Defeats Bloom On Lines In Club Golf
Harold Morgan the present champion advanced toward the 1925 Geneva Golf and Country Club title by beating E E Bloom 3 and 2 in the championship flight second round. He previously defeated Walter Molis in the opening match and will meet the winner of Lillibridge and Carpenter in the semi finals.
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Landis Clears Up Scandal Charges in Southern Loop
Baseball commissioner Kenesaw M. Landis ends a Nashville Tennessee scandal tale by finding no misconduct by players Eichrodt and Roy or the Cleveland Americans. The Nashville manager Hamilton faces blame for suggesting to Ralph McGill to publish the report as the Southern Association title race loomed.
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