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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1925
Page
2
The readable words imply a wrestling or boxing bracket with names like Milwaukee, Stone, and Huw, mentioning rounds and opponents. The text appears garbled OCR from a sports postseason page with multiple player and team references but no coherent event or outcome to confirm.
The article discusses a strong, nationwide enthusiasm for baseball, citing youth support and school programs. It highlights youth tournaments, notable players, and public interest in the sport as a preferred pastime, with references to regional pride and organized youth competitions.
The report covers mixed league results with the Cuba victory in the first game of a doubleheader and St Louis Cardinals winning a fourth straight by defeating Boxt on 14 to 0. Notable moments include Charley Grimm at bat, Gunsell Wrightstang credited with a run, and Cardinal shortstop Innis contributing a home run with bases empty in the fifth.
The Osh-Kewt Horseshoe Pitching Association calls a Friday 7 30 PM meeting in the Association of Commerce rooms. A schedule adoption and various important matters will be considered. Members are urged to attend the last meeting before the schedule is finalized.
Jom Kirkwood is set to arrive tomorrow noon for an eight hole exhibition at the Oshkosh Country Club. He will pair with Tom Rose and Jim Tene in a regular match, followed by a trick shot display and a talk by Rolfing, drawing interest from Oshkosh and Fond du Lac delegates.
The Bay River Valley towners singles tennis tournament will be held at Oshkosh August 22 and 35 on four asphalt courts of the Oshkosh Tennis Club under club auspices. George LaBorde will provide entertainment and a trophy awaits the runner up as organizers hope for broad valley participation.
Weather halted American and National League pennant chases as rain washed out games. St Louis Cardinals extended a winning streak behind Rogers Hornsby while Boston Braves beat the Cardinals. Cubs and Phillies battled, with Chicago near the bottom after Wrightstone’s miscue and catching duel. Brewers, Colonels, and Millers also posted results as rain paused play across multiple cities and matchups.
The Qikkeel Power Boat club plans a regatta at Lake Butte de Moris on Labor Day weekend. Open to all, with entries from members and non members, and several cups and prizes. Outsiders welcome, with dance to follow and a host club for the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association.
United Press reports Henry L. Farrell predicts Cincinnati or Philadelphia may reach the World Series, with Detroit players favoring the Reds for strong pitching and a late surge. Pirates and Giants slump while Washington fans await the drive for a pennant. Ty Cobb hints at future plans and changes as the Tigers assess their lineup.
United Press reports upcoming ten round bouts featuring Moginen Frankie Burns and Sammiy Mandell in Milwaukee with additional matches planned in Rockierg and Milwaukee. Results note Leis D'arce stopping Sont O Keeze in Columbus, Rudy Dusex defeating Paul Mercensen in Nepracka.
Tennis champion Bill Tilden faces a feud with the U S Lawn Tennis Association over new amateur rules that bar writers who compete from covering tournaments. The dispute centers on his contracts and alleged attempts to restrict his press access during Davis Cup and national championships, amid a broader struggle over media coverage and association power.
George Levis new athletic business manager at Wisconsin outlines a plan to distribute paste boards for fall football games. Application blanks will go to 25,000 alumni and 25,000 civic readers with dates in August. Major games include Michigan at Madison on Sept. 24 Purdue at Madison Oct. 1 Minnesota at Minneapolis Nov. 1 Iowa at Iowa City Sept. 14 Michigan State at Madison and Chicago at Chicago Nov. 21. The Detroit School Extension Baseball League reports 626 teams and 7,745 players aged ten to sixteen, largest in the world. Businesses in Racine pledge support for a new pro football team. St Norbert's College seeks early erld candidates as schedule tightens. George Little tours Wisconsin with On to Wisconsin rally. Twenty names already submitted for the high school football team. Menasha and Fond du Lac focus on early practice and league games. Green Bay Packers plan to open Sept. 13 in the National Pro League with Wilkins and Jack Harris joining. Stambaugh and others plan for the gridiron season. Golf fans react to the Pine Water course decision as 144,900 golf balls were lost with no return tickets.
Meriden featherweight A Kid Kaplan defeats Bill Kennedy of New Orleans in 12 rounds. Los Angeles fighter Salvadore bests Juliette Jessick, former Pacific Coast Lightest champion, in six rounds. Miss Virginia Van Wie, 16, clippings in Chicago area event as she posts a 75 in the semi final of a national youth championship.
Waupaca pitchers arrive to compete at Oshkosh Sunday under the Gahkos Horse Shoe Pitching association. Local members attended last Sunday’s grand opening and witness Kohler versus Oshkosh. A return match with Rohwer, Wis is planned and Hardy Boeder drafts the opening schedule for Oshkosh Horseshoe League divisions.
Chicago university baseball team departs for a western tour then sails Aug 28 to Honolulu and Japan. Separate notes include Inland Lakes Yachting Association regatta with a large female skipper entry. and various sports results from golf, tennis, and a St Louis baseball suit for 35000.
Fragmentary sports snippet lists various event lines with dates in January and June 1926, mentioning travel packages and tours. Names like Clark and Times Ride appear, with rates and destinations including Buenos Aires and Western Mediterranean. The text is garbled and only partially readable.
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