Fandom and Friends Honor Anson at Amherst Boxing Night
Amherst hosts a boxing show by the Amherst Eagles and firemen attracting over 300 fans. Highlights include six bouts with local and nearby fighters such as Jackie Wiars, Kid White, Sam Yockey, Kid Nickey, Joe Yoche, Sam Glory, Chuck Smith, Ray Stelmack, Carl Finnegan, Steve Nugent, Andy Binder, Tony Bill, and Butch Binder. Main event Tony Bill vs Butch Binder ended in a brutal eight-round slugfest with blood, jolting exchanges, and debated outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Tolhurse
Amherst
Amherst Eagles
Firemen
E Hall
Jackie Wiars
Kid White
Lorain
Sam Yockey
Kid Nickey
Joe Yoche
Sam Glory
Chuck Smith
Ray Stelmack
Smith
Stelmack
Carl Finnegan
Elyria
Lorain Opera House
Steve Nugent
Cleveland
Andy Binder
Binder
Nugent
Loraim
Bill
Tony Bill
George Forrester
Oberlin High Orchestra Impresses Community Pride
The high school orchestra made its first appearance and the community expresses strong pride in the Oberlin talent, noting the performance as a highlight for the town.
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Oberlin
Indians Poised for Pennant Hunt as Season Opens
Cleveland confidence grows after five pitchers show form and early wins over St Louis Browns and Detroit Tigers. Stuffy McInnis shines after costly Speaker trade, while fans hype a strong lineup. Indians plan an eastern trip after May 6 game before two days at Duggan Field.
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Cleveland
St Louis Browns
Tigers
Ty Cobb
Stuffy McInnis
Boston
Elmer Smith
George Burns
Speaker
Rocky River
Tris
Indians
Tribe
Detroit
Chicago
St. Louis
Dugn Field
Indians Rout Cardinals 17 Runs For Fifth Straight Win
The Cleveland Indians exploded for 22 hits as they overwhelmed the St. Louis pitching staff, routing the Cardinals 17 to 2 to extend their unbeaten stretch to five games. The lopsided victory showcased a dominant offensive display and solidified Cleveland as the only undefeated team in the majors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Indians
St. Louis
Indians
Dempsey Attracting Attention In London
April 19 London reports show Jack Dempsey, heavyweight champion, drawing crowds along the Thames embankment and planning visits to the races. British papers praise his amiability amid Genoa conference coverage. In baseball news, Cardinals crumble to Cubs, Tigers nip White Sox, Yankees beat Red Sox, Athletics trounce Washington, Pirates sweep Reds, while Giants Braves Dodgers and Phillies lag.
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London
Jack Dempsey
St. Louis Cardinals
Rickey
Chicago Cubs
Cardinals
Mr. Cobb
Detroit Tigers
Boston Stars
Yanks
Red Sox
Joe Bush
Sam Jones
Everett Scott
Wally Schang
Philadelphia Athletics
Washington
Pittsburgh Pirates
Reds
Giants
Braves Dodgers
Pils
Funeral honors for Pon Anson in Chicago gathering fans and friends
Pon Anson, famed old-time ball player, drew a large crowd to his funeral services on Michigan Boulevard in Chicago. Hundreds of friends from his White Stockings days and beyond paid homage after a brief illness and a final operation.
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Pon” Anson
Chicago
Michigan Boulevard
White Stockings
Arson
Anson
Fred Pfeffer
James White
Tom Foley
Dan O'Leary
National League scores and college baseball results listed
National League Chicago defeated St Louis 7 to 5 while Pittsburg beat Cincinnati 8 to 4. Other games postponed due to grounds conditions. In college play Yale edged Mercer 3 to 2 and Illinois routed Wabash 11 to 1. Georgetown swept Tufts 11 to 3 as Columbia and Union tied 12 to 12 while Fordham beat Catholic University 5 to 5. Brown topped New York University 12 to 1 and Purdue beat DePauw 7 to 6. Maryland and Syracuse weather dampened results.
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New York
St Louis
Chicago
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Wee
Boston
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Yale
Mercer
Iilinois
Wabash
Georgetown
Tufts
Columbia
Union
Fordham
Catholic U
Brown
Purdue
de Pauw
Maryland
Syracuse
World Sport Events Today Racing in Havre de Grace
A roundup of today’s sports with racing in Havre de Grace, baseball opening in Texas-Oklahoma league, Boston Marathon in Boston, and various shows and matches including boxing in Worcester and Detroit. Notably Babe Ruth to rejoin the Yankees lineup May 20 and first Browns appearance in New York.
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Hartford Agricultural and Breeders’ Assn
Havre de Grace
Boston Aa
Boston
Middlesex County Kennel Club
Cambridge
Mass
Brooklyn
N. Y
United North and South
Pinehurst
Johnny Dundeeve
Johnny Shurgrue
Worcester
Jack Maloneys
Bryan Rowney
Detroit
Sid Marks
Oscar Deschamps
Montreal
Babe” Ruth
St. Louis Browns
New York
Fohls
Kerful
Babe
Neumeister Brothers Lead Local Senior Teams
Amberst April 19 Darre Leimbach chosen to pilot the football squad next season while LeRoy Neumeister succeeds his brother Theodore as captain of the basketball team. Leimbach, a four season high school football lineman, and Neumeister, a top scorer with 296 points last season, headline a slate of officers for the varsity association including Kenneth Tolhurst football manager Roy Neumfester president Edward Menz vice president and Beatrice Delbridge secretary treasurer Harvey Wilford captain of track with wins in the half and quarter miles last year.
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Amberst
Darre Leimbach
LeRoy Neumiester
Theodore
Lembach
Neumiester
Harvey Wilford
Wilford
Elyria l
Varsity Association
Kenneth Tolhurst
Roy Neumfester
Edward Menz
Beatrice Delbridge
Kilbane Offered 300000 Francs for Kilbane Criqui Bout
Paris April 19 a group of French sportmen including Duke L Caesees offered 300000 francs about 30 000 dollars for a world featherweight title bout between Johnny Kilbane and Eugene Criqui. The offer requires the fight to be in Paris. Criqui would fight Kilbane in the US if a worthwhile offer materializes.
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Paris
Duke L. Caesees
Johnny Kilbane
Eugene Crigui
Kilbane
Crigui
Baseball Gossip and Player Movements of the Season
Baseball chatter notes Marty Krug returning to the majors with the Chicago Cubs and Johnny Gooch being groomed for the Pirates backstop role. It mentions George Gibson shaping a Superbas pitcher, Ruth and Meusel out for the Yankees, Huggins pondering outfield needs, and various other player moves shaping pennant hopes across leagues.
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Marty Krug
Red Sox
Chicago Cubs
Johnny Gooch
Pet George Gibson
Pirates
St. Louis
Cardinals
Giants
George” Kelly
Wilbert Robinson
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Caveney
San Francisco
Roger Pednaugh
Washington
Senators
Detroit Tigers
Cobb
Easter Socials and Church Life Spotted in Birmingham Area
The Birmingham section reports Easter visitors from Elyria Berlin Heights and Cleveland. Easter services at Birmingham M E church drew large crowds. Local families and farmers, including the Clary and Reighley households, attended gatherings and remodeling plans, with missionary Rev. Baumann leading Passion Week services at Henrietta German M E church. WCTU and Parent Teachers Association activities are noted along with community visits and homemaker news.
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Birmingham
Java Carter
Emma Cook
L. A. Brewer
Elyria
Berlin Heights
M. E. Clary
Fordson Tractor Outfite
Martin & Sherod
Vermilion
Carl Reighley
Marguerite
Fier J. Reighley
E. W. Gerber
A. R. Ewell
E. J. Mordoff
Florence
R. H. Ewell
Ezra Baumann
South America
Henrietta German M. E
H. Simmons
Berlinville
Ohio
R. H. Eweil
Frank Graboskie
Cleveland
W. Decker
Mary Moser
Oberlin
Jake Moser
Russel
Ely Tia
Rosetta Moser
Charley Hinckley
Irene
Robert Beech
Pittsfield
John de Flutter
James McHale
Capt. Hogan
J. J. Stoller
A. J. Joyce
Theo. Wood
Earl Joyce
Raloff
Lorain
Marion Bates
Mr. Hanna
Miller
John Alten
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Better Citizenship Club
A. J. Clemens
P. N. Hinckley
Lucy Gleime
J. W. Ross
Edwin Grifles
Steven Rusk
New York
Thomas J. Rusk
A. W. Moulder
W. A. Moulder
W. A. Ool
Sarasoda
Fla
O. M. West
Easter Sunday Visits and Local Notes in Oberlin Area
Easter Sunday guests gather across Oberlin including Mr and Mrs John Ives and family, Mrs Mary Latteman, Mr and Mrs Fred Berg and family, Raymond Brown from Norwalk with his parents, and Mr and Mrs Jay Hastings visiting C A Bissen bo ihl. Birmingham church observed Lord's Supper at services. Gacrke Edgar serves as cemetery sexton. Mary Hallett returned to Cleveland after visiting Mrs W H Truscott. Spring work delayed by heavy rains. Citizens cheer arrival of chemical fire engine.
Birmingham Notes From Mrs Moulder Apr 19 1925
Birmingham diary records visitors and homecomings including Schisler and Vern Henry from Berlin, Libble Ennes return from Cleveland, Will and Mrs Moulder back from the south, and relatives from Warren Cleveland Elyria and Kipton. Local Easter visits and weekends with friends in Kent Kent and Oberlin are noted along with farm and town residents visiting kin and attending family gatherings.
Easter Program at M B Church Garners Praise
An Easter program at the M B church April 13 drew strong praise from the community. The event featured the high school chorus and a cantata celebrating spring with children in seasonal costumes. Oberlin talent contributed selections, while teachers and Miss Martin guided the performances.
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H. S. Boys
H. S. Girls
Miss Pancoast
Miss Wood
Miss Martin
Blake
Derby
Glinie
Martin
King Winter
Oberlin
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Chas
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Geo. Dickel
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Marie Becker
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Perry Hinckley
Violet Bell
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J. R. Lawrence
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Andrew Schisler, Jr
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Elizabeth Gerber
Henry Altmiller
Jack Dunn
Jaeger
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