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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1925
Page
2
Pittsburgh manager McKechnie and Washington’s Harris said they would keep right handed duels in the opening game in Washington as Ray Kremer would oppose Alex Ferguson. The mood shifted after Aldridge’s strong fifth inning and discussion of Yde and Aldridge in upcoming games.
Chicago Oct. 8 The National League took early lead in the city series by defeating the White Sox 2 to 1 in the first complete game. The Cubs pounded Ted Lyons and Dickie Kerr for eight hits, with Wilbur Cooper limiting Chicago to five safeties. Adams, Brooks and Grimm each had two hits for the Cubs while Barrett collected two for the White Sox.
Ed Strangler Lewis defeated Wayne Big Munn in a two falls to one match in Tulsa Oklahoma. Lewis won the first fall in 28 minutes with a head lock Munn took the second in 12 minutes via a crotch hold and Lewis clinched the final in 19 minutes with a head lock.
The Pittsburgh Nationals rose to 11 to 10 favorites to win the world series after their second game win over the Washington Senators squared the series. Wall Street betting activity increased with a surge of Pittsburgh money seen this afternoon.
Plainview reports Jack Gorman defeated Young Gotch in two straight falls in a near finish match to earn the right to meet Matty Matsuda for the belt next Thursday night. Gorman won the first fall after 51 minutes with a body slam and sealed the second in 21 minutes with a toe hold. Matsuda and Gorman previously vied for the title last year, with the tap belt decision by bumping Gorman.
Austin dispatch notes Texas football team leaving for Nashville to face two Southern powerhouses on consecutive Saturdays. Coach Stewart aims to test Orange squad against Auburn and Alabama Polytechnic on the Fair Park Stadium trip, relying on veteran experience from last season’s thirteen players.
Canyon Oct 8 The Buffaloes coach Ostar Eck and 21 players head to Abilene for the first T. A. A. contest against Abilene Christian College Wildcats. The Cats seek revenge after two defeats this year as SMU crushed them 52 to 7 while Howard Payne beat them 18 to 0. Buffaloes arrive confident after wins over Clarendon College 6 3 and Montezuma Mountaineers.
A nostalgic column notes a damp day and recalls Home Run Baker’s fame while previewing two key baseball games. It jokes about Pirates and Senators, mentions a benefit for Washington fans, and hints at nerves over ongoing see-saw results. Nearby reports reference a polo win at Fort Sili and a local regatta race between rain coats and row boats.
Associated Press report from Laredo says Governor Emilio Portes Gil Tamaulipas with Mayor Federico Martinez Rojas Tampico congressman Amado Gonzales Palacios Manuel Tarrago and General Eliado Castro will arrive Saturday as guests of honor at a Columbus Day event in Nuevo Laredo. Governor Ferguson also invited. Festivities run Sunday and Monday with a banquet Monday night.
The Senators face a tough turn in the World Series with Ossie Bluege injuring a back of the ear from Aldridge fast work. Buddy Myer steps in as Bluege leaves the field in the sixth. Despite doctors finding no immediate danger, doubt lingers on his return tomorrow while Washington trails the Pirates after Cuyler and Wright homers widen the lead.
In a tight contest the Pirates edged the Senators as Eddie Moore sprinted home on a Cuyler hit and Aldridge held Washington at bay with key baserunner threats stifled. McNesky and Reuther steadied the relief efforts for Pittsburgh while Coveleskie relied on two decisive homers by CuUyer and Wright to seal the victory.
Aldridge earns win over Coveleskie as Pirates fall 3 to 2. Home runs by Judge Wright and Cuyler highlight a tight affair with key hits from Coveleskie and Cuyler. Washington leaves eight on base while Pittsburgh totals seven.
Senators pitcher twirls a strong start with a homer into right field stands. Harris grounds a fast hit past Wright. Barnhart outs Bluege on a fly and Traynor is thrown out on a wide throw. Pirates capitalize with a first-pitch hit and outs but no runs scored in this frame.
In the third inning the Senators strand a run as Ruell fans and Aldridge is hit by a pitch. Coveleskie also fans. Rice singles to center and Stan Harris is thrown out after advancing to second on a balk by Aldridge. The Pirates tally two hits with Smith starting on a single and Carey scoring on a sequence that ends with Harris on the bases. No runs cross.
Wright made a beautiful stop of Goslin’s seeming hit and threw him out. Barnhart robbed Judge of a two base hit with a running catch. Harris lined a hit off Traynor’s glove as the ball went high. Cuyler caught Bluege’s deep drive that looked like a homer. In Pittsburgh Covey’s spitter was breaking low and wide. Barnhart lofted a foul fly. Peck eliminated Traynor. Wright hit a solo homer to left, tying the game before a spectator snagged a ball. One run, one hit, no errors.
Peck singled over Wright, Ruel singled to center with Peck advancing to second. Yde warmed up for Pittsburgh as Aldridge fielded Covey's bunt and threw to third for a fielder's choice. The bases were loaded with no further detail.
In a tense frame Aldridge pitched for Rice with Smith and Peckham making key outs at the plate. Bases stayed loaded as Harris forced two runners, and Goslin was retired at first. Fans cheered as no runs, two hits, and no errors were recorded.
Senators left scoreless in the sixth as Carey caught a fly from Harris and Bluege exited hurt after a pitched ball. Myer stole and was retired. Pirates held to no runs on one hit. Carey bunt, Bahart out, Carey advanced, Traynor walked, Wright forced, Peck to Harris for no runs and one hit.
In a scoreless stretch both Washington Senators and Pittsburgh Pirates produced no runs no hits and no errors. Marberry warmed up in the bullpen Wright fielded a hard smash for an out Rue lined out to Barnhart Traynor threw out Coveleskie. Harris aided by a rally crowd in the Pirates game, Judge beat Smith to first base, Aldridge popped out to Peck.
In the eighth, Rice singled for his second hit as Senator scoring chances off the Pirates mounted. Peck mishandled Moore’s hit and run, allowing Moore to score on Cuyler’s homer as Barnhart and Traynor advanced. Wright fouled out, Ruel made a spectacular foul catch, and the frame ended with Pirates ahead by two after 2 runs, 2 hits, 2 errors.
Joe Harris walked as McNeely ran for him. Myer singled driving McNeely to third. Peck walked loading the bases with none out. Veach sacrificed in a run to Carey. Ruether struck out. Rice grounded out to Moore. One run, one hit, no errors.
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