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Newspaper
Salisbury Evening Times
Location
Salisbury, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1925
Page
7
Major league sluggers dominated the day with 15 homers across the circuit including Roger Hornsby tying Meusel. Giants, Yankees, Red Sox and Indians posted big wins as pitchers struggled. Key moments featured Hendrick with a grand slam, Ruth quiet at the plate, and a historic note on Joss and Clarke pairing from baseball lore.
Breaks batting marks as Ty Cobb, in his 21st season, eyes 100 games at peak form. He reflects on returning to a wide grip to restore power and cut, aiming to preserve his legacy with new hitting strength this year.
Pure Jem 4 by Billy Evans highlights Deanie Mack and Sam Harrise of the Philadelphia Athletics pitching staff. Harrise, six feet tall, is noted as the tallest pitcher in the league, with his height cited as an obstacle in fielding bunts. The piece recalls Harrise’s rise from the Texas League to the American League and the rivals’ plan to disrupt his rhythm.
Cambridge standings show Sealibary 4 Dewer 13 Parkdley 12 Criaheld 9 Easton 5 with overall leaders at 7 4 12 2w and 10 2. National League results list York 11 and St. Lents te en. today’s games include Philadelphia at Pretesbayh and Rosten at Cincinnati. Two base hits by Fitaberger Jordan Mattis highlight the scorecard.
The article discusses manager M Graw's cautious approach to the season, noting doubts about star players and the need to balance confidence with realism. It cites pitching shifts involving L Kelly and Willem Terry, and names veteran pitchers Nehf and Meatley as key anchors for new efforts.
Clarke of the Salisbury Indians set a unique baseball record by hitting two home runs in a regular schedule game on July 14, 1902, at Eas Tex. The Salisbury club won 51 to 3 as eight other homers were also hit in the game. The era featured nine unique marks and Clarke wore the club colors.
A fragmented report mentions a camp scenario with Palateisy and Dever, near Cambridge and a marginal clash with the Canners. It notes Selisbery beating Crisheld Depester, average 17 and .768, with TM LL Pa.
Merry Sayaga Jr of New Britain Coan Bicentyear old captain of a baseball team has received a new bat instead of an old one for his squad. He wrote Maj John J Orth executive vice president of the National Amateur Athletic Federation, urging a campaign to revive amateur baseball among youths and asking for an old bat. The appeal notes that the price of balls has dropped to 25 cents. George Huff of athletics at the University of Africa aided by a believer in boys sports offered to send the balls.
A garbled clipping surveys long spans of sport and society noting ancient roots in Sweden and England. It touches on polo, boxing, and university athletics with scattered references to names, places, and events, creating a hazy portrait of sport culture across centuries.
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