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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1925
Page
7
A chaotic text reports Mutt and Jeff touring the country with bold claims of a strong show. The account notes MutT dined with a west side peach and spent money wildly, reducing their take from 86.40 to 40.0.
Henry Farrell reports protests over the livelier baseball used in 1920s Major League play. Managers like John J. McGraw call for standardization as injuries rise and home runs surge with 579 homers this season. Pirates, Robins, Reds chase Giants while Tigers surge toward the pennant race.
Funeral services for William Leslie McCrary aged 30 of Crichton who died Friday at 5 after being struck by a freight locomotive near Neshota will be held tomorrow. The 2 45 pm service is at Crawford Chapel with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife Armantine, daughter Jessie May, his parents Mr and Mrs W H McCrary, four brothers and two sisters.
The United States Army polo team was defeated 13 goals to 3 by the Maharaja of Jodhpur's famed Indian team in London. A stray paragraph about Earthworms and rhythm follows unrelated to the sports report.
A mixed set of crossword clues appears with horizontal and vertical entries. The list includes terms for movement growth animals and objects, ranging from plant secretions to structures and tools, with scattered partial words and fragments.
Clarifies rules for a batted ball striking an umpire. If the ball travels from the bat to the umpire with no fielder able to handle it, the ball is dead and the batsman earns first base. Runners may advance only if forced. If fielders touch the ball before it hits the umpire, play continues. When the umpire is behind the infield and the ball is hit through the infield, the ball is in play.
Paris news reports the death of Madame George Bakhmeteff wife of the former ambassador in Paris. The notice mentions her social prominence and connection to the Bakhmeteff family.
Long Jim Barnes, American pro, wins the British title finishing with 300 after rounds of 70 77 79 74 at Prestwick Scotland. He earns congratulations from his mother as the first American to claim the crown, beating Ted Ray Archie Compston and MacDonald Smith among others. Joe Kirkwood also places in the top ten.
A report states the Russian ambassador to Washington and the daughter of a Washington general have died in a local incident. Details remain scarce, but the event has drawn regional attention and officials await official statements.
International News Service reports June 2 7 1930s era. Harry Wills faces Charley Weinert at the Polo Grounds next Thursday night in a decisive heavyweight showdown. Wills must KO Weinert within 15 rounds to remain a serious title contender, otherwise his status may fade.
Babe Ruth arrived in Boston with the Van or a Red Sox and said he hopes to return to the lineup within a week. He noted lingering ankle trouble but denied needing another operation and dismissed word that Manager Huggins would be replaced. He also revealed plans to sell his Sudbury farm, saying it costs too much to run.
Suzanne Lenglen, the French star and former world champion, overwhelmed Mrs Beamish in straight sets 6-0 6-0 at Wimbledon. The match drew 15,000 spectators as Lenglen’s invincible form sparked an ovation at the end.
About 20 Wright's University boy students will depart today for Camp Greenbrier in West Virginia under Professor W S Pape. A group of girls will go to Fonceverte near White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, led by Miss Dorothy Ramsez. Both groups will be away for several months.
Chicago June 27 A.P. Chief Justice Olaga voiced dismay at the verdict in the Shepherd case saying admissible evidence was omitted and hinting the matter remains open. He noted the trial lacked key testimony and that Crowe did not cooperate. Judge Olson summarized coroners inquest witnesses not called at trial.
Chicago Tribune reports a consolidation plan involving Yellow Cab Manufacturing and six Hertz companies with General Motors. A rumored $60 million merger would align GM with taxi and motor bus manufacturing as speculation points to next week’s possible announcement.
Rev. R A Pearce, pastor of St Pauls church Whistler, announced regular services will be held. On next Sunday morning the service includes the administration of the rites of holy communion.
A brief note encouraging readers to consult the day’s want ads for items and opportunities. It highlights practical tips and the usefulness of the classified section for fulfilling various needs.
The article outlines a method for creating a private fish pond. Dig or dam a pond, fill to capacity for two weeks, drain for two weeks to remove injurious acids, then refill and stock with fish after four weeks.
Fans flock to the waterfront evenings to watch the Lemon boxing event featuring bantams Bobby Hughes of Shreveport and Frankie Demaris of New Orleans. Semi finals pair Able Bimon and Young Delaney from Mobile with Simon having previously defeated Delaney. Main bout and preliminaries promise fast footwork and strong action as fans await the semi monthly card.
Hong Kong June 27. The Canton government guarantees to prevent all further anti foreign demonstrations in the foreign quarter Shameen. The tense situation continues though rumors of a seizure are unfounded. Germans at Shameen are promised full protection if they wear white armlets.
Mayor Harry T. E announces ongoing bidding for the St Joseph Street property and nearby sites to complete two new fire stations. The city seeks buyers for parcels along St Joseph Street and Scott Street, valued around 50000, as part of expanding fire protection with three additional stations planned.
Reward offered for arrest of a vandal in Touminville Spring and Old Shell road school area. Complaints say windows and seating damaged and property inside stolen or damaged. authorities seek culprit with $100 reward. No clear motive or explanations given.
The G M and N baseball feature sees Sibley batting three times with two clean hits in the contest. Batteries were Tillman and Levi for G M and N with Burgett catching.
Bishop Warren A. Atlanta will officiate at the laying of the corner stone for the new Dauphin Street Church here on Friday. Rev J B Me tor announces the church will stand at the corner of Dauphin and streets where the Sunday school building was erected three or four years ago.
Manila reports eight deaths from a typhoon with five more in Camarines provinces. Daet suffered destruction and significant property damage while reports of further losses remain incomplete.
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