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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1925
Page
10
Nashville and Mobile stage a double bill after a rainout, with the second game ending 3-2 in favor of Nashville. Bankston's homer and Mulvey's RBI highlight a tight contest as Ellis and Morris keep Mobile in check. Southern Association headlines note Atlanta and Little Rock pace the standings with close wins.
Joe Hauser of Philadelphia is placed on a voluntary retired list to help reach the 25 player limit. Connie Mack announced the move as the team adjusts its roster while Hauser recovers from knee trouble.
Gabby Hartnett catcher for the Cubs hit his 15th homer to tie Ken Williams of the Browns for second place behind Hornsby and Meusel who have 17 and 16. The Athletics set a 1925 MLB scoring record with 13 runs in the eighth inning, overcoming a 15 to 4 Indians lead to win 17 to 15. Umpire Brick Owens suffered a broken collar bone last season and was hurt at the plate but is expected back on the field today.
In Biloxi a ten round bout at the American Legion Athletic Association event on the municipal wharf ended with Kid Seaborn defeating Tut Seymour by decision amid boos. The bout featured sharp in fighting and open exchanges with Seaborn showing a steadier punch. An earlier eight round semi final saw Spike Webb defeat Charley Barrett after Barrett left the ring convinced he led.
Vienna reports dog numbers rising from 40000 in 1919 to 96000 in 1924. Daily visits to the Pasteur Institute for bite examinations range from 30 to 100 persons. The note cites this public health concern amid postwar conditions.
A roundup of results lists scores for Southern and National League games across cities including Nashville Mobile Birmingham Memphis New Orleans St. Louis Chicago Philadelphia Boston Pittsburgh Cincinnati and more. Notable results show Nashville 3 Mobile 2 Birmingham 4 Memphis 3 Chicago 8 Boston 6 and Philadelphia 4. other leagues report scattered results with several games postponed or unlisted. A brief note at the end mentions a poundage tax in an Italian town with rates from two to seven lire.
Connie Mack's Athletics erased an 11 run deficit to beat Cleveland 17 to 15 in a remarkable majors showcase. Simmons homered with two on base in the eighth to seal the winning rally as six pitchers combined for both sides.
California farmers' wives reportedly number over ten thousand and rely on home cooking routines as daily meal preparation traditions. Community anecdotal notes reference rural kitchens and family sustenance amid agricultural life.
Benny Leonard, inactive for almost a year, is expected to come back for an August bout with Mickey Walker. Jack Kearns and Billy Gibson have pushed the plan, with Leonard's mother cited as influential. A roughly half million dollar purse is eyed for a fifty fifty split.
The wrestling match set for Dixie Park on June 18 between Bud Friskorn and Jimmy Nicholas is postponed to a later date likely in July. Friskorn sustained a broken thumb at his Robertsdale Baldwin County home yesterday, per promoter announcement.
More than 150 players entered the Southern Golf Association qualifying at Biltmore Forest Club Asheville for 96 spots in the title race. Top 32 advance to first division with match play starting tomorrow and finals Saturday. Notables include Emmett Spicer with a 68 on the back tees and youths among the entrants in a young man dominated field.
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