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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1925
Page
3
The piece analyzes baseball’s Blue Ridge League, praising Hustle and harmony under manager leadership. It notes Carl Mays history, Dunn influence on young pitchers, and near pennant drama with Waynesboro and Martinsburg. It highlights split seasons as potential reforms and recalls dramatic plays and leadership from the 1920 season.
Nickey Walker of Elizabeth New Jersey retained the welterweight title with a final round surge to defeat Dave Shade of San Francisco in Yankee Stadium. Judges split 1-1 with the referee voting for Walker, who finished stronger after forcing most of the bout and trading power punches with Shade who fought a elusive weaving defense.
The South End Stars defeated Locust Street twice, with scores 10 to 6 and 66. The Stars pitching ace earned win number fifteen for the season. The Stars are scheduled to play the South End Giants in a five game series.
Clyde Barnhart of the Pirates, a Harngstown native, headlines local pride as he nears the World Series. The versatile cleanup hitter has boosted Pittsburgh with clutch hitting, ranking among league leaders this season and drawing praise from urban sports writers who say the club revolves around him.
Brooklyn late Sept reports Zack Wheat, a veteran who began in 1909, scored his 100th run of the season setting a personal best in this department. He has not previously reached the century mark in his 16 major league seasons, with notable prior years like 1917 when he had 38 runs in 109 games.
New York reports Pittsburgh's pennant march continues unhindered after seven straight wins. Hazel Cuyler extends a hitting streak to 10, tying NL record, while Brooklyn’s Robins drop to eighth straight loss. Dodgers pitcher Bob McGraw joined Robins after a trade.
Lee Meadows, once with the Phillies, is in the best year of his major league career with the Pittsburgh Pirates. His standout season features exceptional pitching as a key member of the MecKechnie mound staff. Meadows arrived in Pittsburgh via a mid 1923 trade.
Red Holt, Connie Mack's new first baseman, has been contributing solidly for the Athletics. His hitting is timely and his fielding has been acceptable, showing promise since the joining the club.
The Boston Red Sox halted the St. Louis Browns by consecutive shutouts, derailing St. Louis run of strong form and basically eliminating their bid for third place.
Milwaukees Mark Sor, second baseman for the American Association team, recently surpassed Larry Lajoies 1025 chances in 156 games set in 1908. Mellilo, in 141 days, had 1035, and with the season unfinished could add more. He is regarded as one of the best infielders in the Double A organization.
Chicago bunched hits in the first inning to take an early lead over Brooklyn, aided by a Uriple error by Dodgers third baseman Johnston. Brooklyn suffered an eighth straight defeat as Kaufmann was hit often but supported by strong Chicago defense. Ehrhardt and Taylor locked down the mound for Chicago, while Kaufmann and Hartnett handled the Robins.
Funkstown routed the Hagerstown Orioles 18 to 6 on Sunday at Conomac Park. Hesson and Bender starred for Funkstown while Kline and Zimmerman led the Orioles. The five game series ended with Funkstown winning three of four games. The note mentions a kite and colorful nest adornment.
Washington on September 22 reports that eastern clubs aided the Senators by weakening western contenders. The Senators held a strong record against Detroit St Louis Chicago and Cleveland, with expectations to finish the season without dropping a series to any opponent. The note signals hope for a late surge against Detroit St Louis and Chicago in the remaining schedule.
Cincinnati fielded five pitchers as Boston prevailed 7 to 6 in a tense game. Walker slugged a first inning homer with a man aboard, then collided with Wargrave while pursuing Burrus’ foul, both players briefly knocked out. Multiple pitchers listed for both teams support a rough, early 20th century baseball clash.
Columbus defeated Louisville 7 to 5 while Minneapolis tied Milwaukee 5 to 5 and Toledo edged Indianapolis 7 to 4. A stray note mentions St. Jaul Kansas City and an Australian eucalyptus tree reputed to live over 3000 years.
Philadelphia defeated Perroit 10 to 7 in the sole AL game reported. No other games were played or listed.
Yesterday Mesalte Boston defeated Cincinnati 7 to 4 while Chitarrea earned a 3 2 win over Brooklyn. Pittsburgh and Philadelphia posted a 7 to 2 result in a separate game.
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