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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1925

Page

10

Home Park Schedule Closes Road Trip After Humble Start

The schedule shows games at Monroe Park this season with a noon start and a near final home stand before a last road swing through Memphis Nashville Chattanooga and New Orleans. Jim Riley starred with a 27th home run and two doubles in a strong performance as Welzer pitched well.

Monroe Park Ember Memphis Nashville Littlenooga New Orleans Barons Clu Jim Riley Welzer

Guilford Remains Noted Contender in Amateur Golf

Jesse Guilford, once hailed as a siege gun for his driving, enters the Oakmont Amateur at Oakmont Country Club with a flawed record yet recent strong form. He has histories in Massachusetts amateur titles and Walker Cup teams, and recently outscored pro Johnny Farrell in a Portsmouth, New Hampshire match.

Ony Jeese Guilford Boston Guilford Oakmont Country Club Frammet Johnny Farrell Joe Tu Wor Ouimet Massachusetts

Pirates Knock at Giants Door in East Swing

The Pittsburgh Pirates, missing captain Max Carey and Moore with foot injuries, head east for a key four game set with the New York Giants after a three game series with Brooklyn. The Athletics push west trying to hold a two game AL lead as Pittsburgh plays in an exhibition against Philadelphia, while the Giants gain a half game atop the standings with a 3 to 2 win over the Phillies.

New York Pittsburgh Pirates Engintti Ncaccini Pnmnocmnibtond Reseree Loud Weig New York Giants Giants Max Carey Moore Brooklyn Pirates Polo Grounds Pittsburgh Athletics Washington Pennsylvania Mackmen Phillies Kent Greenfield

Dempsey Weighs Stopgap in Wills Negotiations

Jack Dempsey states that if manager Jack Kearns persists in negotiating with Harry Wills, he will suspend training and fight until his contract with Kearns ends. The New York boxing commission direct talks to force a Dempsey versus Wills title bout with officials preparing drastic action and checks advancing proof of good faith from Tex Rickard.

Los Angeles Jack Kearns Persiata Jack Dempsey Harry Wills Kearns Dempsey Associated Press New York Tex Rickard

Dempsey Wills Bout Hinges On Forfeit Stadium Step

New York action may force boxers to declare plans with the boxing commission as Jack Kearns may post a 25000 forfeit and sign Jack Dempsey to meet Harry Wills. If Wills and Mullins refuse to play ball the case could be dropped. if they accept Dempsey could claim they backed out over Michigan City schemes.

Davis J. Walsh International News Service New York Jack Kearns New York Boxing Commission Jack Dempsey Harry Wills Wills Paddy Mullins Dempsey Michigan City Dempsey-Wills Floyd Fitzsimmons Manag Milean Mullins Kearns Ikeh

Dreyfuss and Mack Swap Stories in Pittsburgh Meet

Connie Mack and Barney Dreyfuss chatted in the grandstand after an exhibition game at Forbes Field. Mack, on a return visit to Pittsburgh, praised his Athletics and discussed pennant hopes, noting the veteran Senators and the young Athletics as key factors in a tight race. He added the Giants show diminished confidence this season.

Pittsburgh Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics Barney Dreyfuss Pittsburgh Pirates Mack Forbes Field Philadelphia Pennsylvania Senators

Dempsey Wills Saga Faces New Sensational Expose

A circulating report claims a potential sensational exposure by Kearns about Dempsey and his alleged failure to work for 30 dollars a month during Europe’s late conflict and his responses to Wills' challenges. The piece suggests Kearns might telegram Dempsey with explicit details before publicizing them, though it may not alter the ongoing Dempsey Wills dispute.

Kearns

Baseball scores from multiple leagues across regions

Summary of scattered game results across Southern, National, American and minor leagues. Teams from cities such as Atlanta Memphis Raleigh Greensboro Winston-Salem Tulsa Lincoln Toronto Jersey City Buffalo Providence Rochester Columbus St. Paul Louisville Fort Smith Muskogee Knoxville Greenville Spartanburg Augusta Meridian Vicksburg Jackson and more posted varied outcomes.

Games Today Across Cities Brighten Baseball Schedule

Birmingham visits Mobile and Atlanta plays New Orleans with several other matchups across the circuit. Little Rock travels to Nashville while Memphis meets Nashville again and St. Louis faces Becton in two games.

Southern Mobile Birmingham Atlanta New Orleans Nashville Little Rock Memphis Chattanooga Onal St. Louis Becton Cincinnati Ecadelphia Chicago New York

Crackers Take Lead in Race for Dixie Flag

The Atlanta Crackers rose to the top of the Southern Association pennant race by beating New Orleans 4 to 2, extending their win streak to nine. Cy Warmoth and Cavet starred, Jim Riley hit a new Southern League record with his 27th homer, while Birmingham’s skid continued as Mobile beat them 8 to 2.

Atlanta A.P Atlanta Crackers New Orleans Crackers Pelicans Atlantians Pels Cy Warmoth Memphian Cavet Pel Warmoth Cullop Jim Riley Mobdile Big Bertha John Anderson Chattanooga Birmingham Mobile Barons Riley Nashville Memphis Volunteers Little Rock Milan

North Randall 3,000 Stake Highlights Cleveland Card

The North Randall $3,000 stake for 2:13 trotters tops a four race program in Cleveland. An overnight claiming pace with $500 added money opened the Grand Circuit races, with seven pacers including Derby Dillon and Latbetto in the field. A 2:13 trot featured nine probable starters led by Queen Volo undefeated this season.

Cleveland North Randall Crawford Thompson Dillon Peter Fellow Lullwater Derby Dillon Latbetto Miltonwood Moglen Queen Volo

Helen Wills Stiff Matches in Play for Title

Forest Hills August 18. Helen Wills of Berkeley California faces tough competitors as she begins the bid for the doubles crown with Miss Mary Browne of Los Angeles. Her singles second round pits Mrs C J Hubbard of Boston against the titleholder, with close clashes anticipated among rivals including Miss Yan of California versus Mrs M B Huff of Philadelphia and Miss Kathleen McKane against Mrs Frank H Godfrey of Boston. Edith Sigourney of Boston defeats Martha Bayard of Short Hills, N J in an upset.

Forest Hills N.Y A.P Helen Wills Berley Calif Mary Browne Los Angeles Wills C. J. Hubbard Anne Fuller Boston Yan California M. B. Huff Philadelphia Kathleen McKane Frank H. Godfrey Lambert Chambers Edith Sigourney Martha Bayard Short Hills N. J

Timely Lindstrom Drives New York Win In Seven Hit Rally

Detroit and Chicago played the lone American League game as Ted Blanken ship earned his seventh straight win for the White Sox, pitching six hits allowed in a 3 to 2 victory over the Tigers.

New York Lindstrom Detroit Chicago Ted Blankenship Whits Sox Tigers

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