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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1927
Page
10
The 1927 World Series starts at Forbes Field with Remy Kremer pitching for the Pirates and Waite Moyt for the Yankees. Fans and stars fill the stands as Miller Huggins hopes for another title while Donie Bush defends his club's pride amid Pennock’s injury concerns.
Toledo club of the American association led Buffalo of the International league by three to one, and hoped to widen the margin in the World Series opening the next day.
United Press reports the first game in Pittsburgh at Thorpe Field on Oct 5, 1927 between the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees. Probable pitchers are Kenny Kremer for the Pirates and Waite Hoyt for the Yankees. Managers are Donie Bush and Miller Huggins. Attendance about 43,006. Umpires are Nallin Ormsby Quigley and Moran.
Pittsburghs Donie Bush took charge of the Pirates in 1927 with strict discipline and a fighting reputation. His climb followed 1926 turmoil under McKechnie and Dreyfuss, including a $50 fine on Hazen Cuyler, but Bush solidified the team and won fan support.
Cincinnati manager Jack Hendricks predicts the Pittsburgh Pirates will defeat the New York Yankees in the World Series. He cites fast pitching by Donie Bush’s right-handers, superior Pirates batteries behind the plate, and the Pirates’ speed and defense as decisive factors. He notes Yankees manager Miller Huggins earned respect for his method and Chicago’s and Cincinnati’s roles in shaping a strong 1900s dynasty.
Pittsburgh fans expect Babe Ruth to deliver a home run as the Pirates host a crucial series. The crowd also anticipates Nick Altrock and Al Schacht performing their baseball clowns act. Lee Meadows Jr. reports for a local paper, continuing a family journalistic line from the 1925 series.
Before the first World Series game, Yankees manager Miller Huggins and Pirates skipper Donie Bush voiced guarded optimism. Huggins praised his club’s spirit and strength, while Bush highlighted Pirates hitting power and pitching as a potential edge.
Eddie Rayer of Hutchinson outpointed Ted Lombardo of Kansas City in welterweight action. Tommy Carusto defeated Steve Ketchell of Leeds by knockout in eight. Denver Kid of Kansas City outpointed Dutch Kimball of Des Moines in ten rounds.
George Moriarty of Detroit Jack Hendricks of Cincinnati and Dan Howley of the St. Louis Browns will see the games with club owners displaying strong backing as the season kicks off.
Bobby Sandow predicts he will defeat Yaqui Joe next Friday night at the armory. He cites Dutch Mantell’s failed attempt as proof the Indian, a top welterweight, will not hold him in the ring. Sandow, a powerful and agile grappler, expects a thrilling match as Amarillo fans have long favored the visiting wrestler.
A York resident hunted for cases to practice his new trade. For two days he avoided police and did his own detective work. He then confessed at headquarters and provided serial numbers for his one two and five dollar bills, claiming the crook would now be caught.
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