Balloon Drama Sparks Rooftop Swap Gone Awry
Vague lines describe a balloon related incident and chaotic exchange ending with a dramatic misfire. No clear persons or organizations emerge, leaving the exact event and location unclear.
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1925
Page
9
Vague lines describe a balloon related incident and chaotic exchange ending with a dramatic misfire. No clear persons or organizations emerge, leaving the exact event and location unclear.
A garbled dispatch notes a plan to ship ants for release into fields and a proposed Bannock county ant closure. It mentions a late November open season and disputes over whether to extend restrictions to neighboring counties while a German champion receives bite treatment and a U S weight champion is injured in a car accident.
From New York end of week standings show the Philadelphia Athletics in second in the American League as the National League leaders Pittsburg face the Giants in a two game set at the Polo Grounds. Washington edged the Athletics 1 to 0 in a twelve inning mound duel to reclaim the top spot while the Browns beat the Athletics 7 to 6 and the Cards beat Cleveland in extra frames. Cincinnati hammered the Phillies 8 to 4 as Boston and Chicago surged with strong hitting and pitching.
Seattle Washington August 20 Robert Butler of the city freshman crew reports from New Annapolis as the new coach. Butler takes charge of the seaport team and plans a season focused on development and early practice.
The University of Washington coach announced he accepted an offer to lead crew at the United States Naval Academy and will report to duty on October 1.
Oakland Cardinals beat San Francisco in a baseball matchup with Pfeffer Griffin and Agnew delivering for the Battery. Becher and Eyler also contributed as part of the American Association game in Milwaukee with Columbus 2, no other games scheduled.
The article notes the young Georgian boxer Stribling has earned close to 500000 in a brief career. He and his entourage travel in a decorated motor van on a barnstorming tour, recently defeating Jack Delaney in a ten round decision in Los Angeles.
The boxing champion Harry Greb remained in a hospital today after injuries from an automobile accident. Physicians said his condition was favorable and he could leave in two to three weeks unless complications arose. He suffered a broken rib and minor bruises.
The Clerks defeated Alameda 9 to 0 as Allred pitched airtight ball and struck out 13. Howerton led hitters with two singles and a double in three trips, while J. Rupp started and struggled with errors aiding Alameda. The game ended after the sixth due to darkness, setting up a final Twilight League game between the Baggage Clerks and the Roundhouse with strong turnout expected.
Summary of a game with two base hits by Howerton and A Warren, three base hits by Hill, first base on balls off Allred and C Rupp, three more off J Rupp. Pitchers Allred, C Rupp, and J Rupp recorded hits and outs. Felsted Hill L Rupp contributed. Winning pitcher Alfred. Losing pitcher C Rupp. Umpire Hawkins scorer Black.
The national women's tennis championships semifinals were started today in Forest Hills but were postponed due to rain. Finals are rescheduled for Monday if weather allows, with results to be posted by Tribune.
Sunday finals of the Pocateilo Trap club close the season with a $10 loving cup donated by Pents Cahoon Jewelry Co. North Arthur. The trophy becomes permanent for the top shooter after two BC birds events Sept August 23 and August 30.
Several squads depart today and tomorrow for neighboring counties to pursue chickens the regular shooters have missed. The move targets a growing number of birds, prompting action by local authorities and property owners.
Bannock Sportsmen association schedules a meeting at the chamber of commerce rooms to discuss federal fish hatchery site location pheasant planting and resolutions backing the Western Game commissioners convention, along with regular evening business.
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