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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1925

Page

10

Big Leaguer to Start for Mobile in Bears Tilt

A former major league pitcher nicknamed Mule Watson is chosen to start for Mobile against the Bears. Larry Samed II is set to line up at second base as the teams clash in a tight series, with umpire calls causing controversy during a close six to five game.

Mule” Watson Larry Gilbert Larry Samed II Murror Pels Deng Scotting ©Eeler Dera Visi Welzer Um- Pique Jorda Sven Umps Onth Jones Aft Jones Saconee Tucker Sacr- Bwobert Éans Idera Eeler Caldera Wheeler Weler Pique

Broadway All Fed Up on Big Talk of Fight

NYC sports editor reports Broadway buzzing over a Dempsey Fitzsimmons bout with Mullins seeking a 100000 forfeit. Fitzsimmons may offer 350000 to Wills, gate projections rise to millions while New York’s 25 top fight cap looms. Dempsey expected to sign and fight if deal holds.

Broadway Davis J. Walsh News Service New York New York Today Floyd Fitzsimmons Middle West Fitzsimmons Paddy Mullins Floyd Dempsey Mullins Tex Rickard Worthy Jack Kearns Kearns New York Commission

Crothers Breaks World Record In Trapshooting Event

Steve Crothers of Pennsylvania set a new world amateur mark at Yorklyne Gun Club by breaking 486 straight targets and 496 of 500 in 18 yards. After winning the 500 target event he added 100 more straight for a total of 596 of 600. The record surpassed M Carrolio’s 414 straight. The Bible note mentions translation into 572 languages.

Wilmington Del Steve Crothers Pennsylvania Yorklyne Crothers M. Carrolio Kansas City

Dempsey Contract Tie Amid Kearns Push

Jack Kearns moves to sign a Dempsey Wills title bout contract before New York State Athletic Commission. He faces possible five figure forfeit and aims to reconcile with the New York boxing boards while Floyd Fitzsimmons continues negotiations with Paddy Mullins over a Wills match.

New York Jack Kearns Jack Dempsey State Athletic Commission Dempsey Harry Wills Kearns Empire State New York State Commission Broadway Floyd . Fitzsimmons Michigan City Ind Paddy Mullins Wills New York Board Lst Mullins Fitzsimmons

Dempsey Claims Confidence In Both Challengers

New York August 14 Dempsey says in a letter to Senator Lyons he can knock out Wills in three rounds and stop Tunney in six. He asserts Wills is the easier target while noting Tunney is faster and younger, a view reporters regard as his first public take on the challengers.

New York International News Service Wilis Tunney Jack Dempsey Bill” Lyons Lyons Dempsey

Hagen Enters Western Open Field With 144 Entries

Youngstown Ohio August 14 A P Walter Hagen former British golf champion is among 144 entries received to date for the Western open tournament opening Thursday and running through Saturday Chairman R B Parsons listed Hagen along with Bill Melhorn Emmett French Tommy Armour Bobby Cruikshank and Russell Martin as entrants.

Yesterday's Home Runs

More than 800000 women and girls in London are employed in business and professions. The article highlights rising female participation and workforce roles across sectors already established in the city.

London

Leaders in 2 Big Leagues Get Setback

Major league action resumes with tight pennant races as the Giants beat the Pirates 4 1 in Pittsburgh and the Browns down the Athletics 5 4 in Philadelphia. The Cardinals loss to the Cubs pushes St Louis to the second division while Cincinnati meets Pittsburgh and the Yankees face Washington in capital action.

New York A.P Giants Pirates Pittsburgh Browns Athletics Philadelphia McGraw Pittsburg Brooklyn Robins Cubs St.ae Cincinnati Corsairs Reds Hendrick Yankees Senators Cleveland Uhle Boston Connie Mack Poole al Simmons

Boxing Fight Plot Thickens Over Dempsey Wills Ring Return

The piece outlines conflicting claims among Rickard Fitzsimmons Kearns and promoters on arranging a Dempsey versus Wills bout in New York or elsewhere. Dempsey dismisses home promoters plans. Tunney calls Wills afraid. margins hinge on money venues and official action.

Angies Jack Dempsey Harry Wills New York Boxing Commission O Tsati Wll Rickard Dempsey Wills Ployd Fitzsimmons Mpsey Jack Kearns Kearns New York Fitzsimmons Willis Gene Tunney Sharps Aft

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