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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1925

Page

7

Pirates win sixth World Series game on Moore's homer

Eddie Moore rose to fame with a booming homer for the Pirates at Forbes Field Pittsburgh to power a 3 2 win over the Senators in game six. Kremer allowed three hits in seven innings as Pittsburgh exploited miscues by Washington to force a decisive game seven. Goalin delivered a first inning homer for the Pirates, matching the series pace as Goalin's blast and timely hits backed Moore's dramatic performance.

Pirates Eddie Moore Homer Forbes Field Pittsburg Senators Moore Gon Commissio Goalin Peck R Kremer Severeid McNeeley Joe Harris Judy Bluege

Wesleyan Football Practice Scrimmage Reported

At Wesleyan in Delaware on October 14 the Bishops held a practice scrimmage focusing on offense with the freshmen using northern plays. Coach Gauthier aims to fix the weak showing seen in the Akron game. Sophomore halfback (number 8) returned to uniform after a two week injury absence.

Wesleyan Delaware Qghio Wesleyas Gauthier Akron Ines

Wooster Freshmen Hold Off Line Inches Ahead

Wooster team officials report the line improved with reverse plays as the strong freshman squad faced a tougher defense. Coach Boles says the line will get a lengthy defensive grill Wednesday. Weihe and Blough are sidelined this week due to injuries.

T Wooster Wooster, C Wooster Boles Weihe Blough

Team poised for Muskingum Saturday clash

The squad is in good shape and set to face Muskingum on Saturday.

Muskingum

Oberlin Coach Seeks Fast Pace in Union Play

At Oberlin Ohio on October 14 Coach aims to boost tempo as Oberlin College prepares for a Union game. The report notes a focus on speed and team execution for the upcoming matchup.

Miami Oxford drills and wind sprints in practice

At Miami Oxford, Oct. 14, the team conducted wind sprints drills on signals and fundamentals followed by a light scrimmage. Bras tight guard, the sole participant in the Wittenberg game, is again on duty. All players report good condition.

Miami Oxford Bras Wittenberg

Cincinnati Tilt Promises Tight Race

At Cincinnati on October 14 the team edged ahead as Heawless and Williams led with strong efforts. The contest featured fast paced tackles and steady directs, highlighting a close finish on Friday and Saturday segments.

Cincinnati Heawless Williams Inka

Eddie Moore Emerges In World Series Pinch Hitter Spotlight

Eddie Moore, a versatile fielder with a .359 debut season, shines in the World Series. Manager Stanley Harris favors bold moves, notably sending McNeeley on a steal, but Moore’s timely single and homer end a prolonged slump and validate his rising reputation.

Eddie Moore International News Service Pittsburg Stanley Harris McNeeley

Pirates Enter Deal For Pacific Stars Players

Pittsburgh reports a $100000 deal involving two Pacific Coast League players Paul Waner outfielder and Hal Rhyne infielder with Pirates as negotiating parties. Barney Dreyfuss would pay San Francisco $85000 and deliver three players valued at 6000 each plus Waner at 60000 and Rhyne at 35600.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirtes Paul Waner Ad Hal Rhyne Barney Dreyfuss San Francisco Waner Pirates Rhyne

Wittenberg Prep for St Xavier Game in Cincinnati

Wittenberg, Springfield, Oct 14. Quarterback from New Philadelphia leads Wittenberg in preparations for the St Xavier clash in Cincinnati Saturday. Dan Reichly, a Denison player, is not yet reported for practice and may miss this week's contest.

Wittenberg Springfield Vieurer New Philadelphia Witten St. Xavier Cincinnati Dan Reichly Denison Auuishde

Homers in World Series Break Records Across Year

In Pittsburgh on October 14 Goose Goslin and Eddie Moore hit record breaking home runs in the World Series. The blows raised this year's total to 11, surpassing the 1923 Giants and Yankees mark. Goslin extended his own four run homer streak to six in two years, tying league records and boosting the Senators' series totals.

Pittsburgh Goose Goslin Eddie Moore Giants Yankees Ae Tee Goselin Senators Goose Joe Harris

Senators fall to Pirates as tense series continues in Washington

Washington fans jeered Sam Rice while the Pirates capitalized on bunting and Goslin’s homer. Walter Johnson may be hurt, Ferguson uncoupled wild pitches, and the infield shaky Senator lineup drew harsh critique as the series pressure mounts.

Sam Rice Bronx Mr. Rice Washington Pirates Buddy Myer Walter Johnson Goslin Joe Harris Ferguson Wright

Unclear fragmentary crib notes on baseball hero Babe Ruth

Fragmentary notes mention Babe Ruth and a world pie event with unclear details. The text shows garbled phrases about infields and cash and a contested moment between two teams. No coherent dates, places, or outcomes are present.

Athens High football drills ahead of Zanesville game

Athens high school, led by Coach Harold Wise, trains hard for Saturday’s Zanesville clash and the upcoming Portsmouth game. The team, top of the Southeastern Ohio League with two wins and no losses, seeks to sharpen pass defense and stay unbeaten as the league championship race tightens.

Zanesville Portsmouth Athens Harold Wise Nelsonville Logan Jackson Wellston Ironton Gallipolis

Pirates and Nationals Rivalry Scores With Attendance Totals

The Pirates and Nationals split a series with scores 1 4 and 1 3, while attendance figures show total attendance of 48,810 yesterday and 339,974 overall. Financial notes display various shares for clubs and leagues, with totals listed as 63,810 187,086 38,056 and other amounts across multiple entries.

Missouri Blanks Nebraska in Close Classic

Missouri defeats Nebraska 7 to 6 in a tight game at Columbia as star lineman Lindenmayer anchors a strong Missouri defense. Drake tops Kansas State 19 to 0 in a Drake Stadium debut, while unusual plays and emergent talents highlight a weekend of Missouri Valley action.

Nebraska Snurday Missouri Valley Conference Kansas Missouri Missouri Valley Tecame Drake Town State Kansas State Drake Stadium

Jossph C Gray Elected to Lead Battling Bishops

Delaware campus reports Jossph C Gray named captain-elect of the Battling Bishops football squad. Gray, a junior, did not return to school this fall, triggering leadership decisions as the team prepares for the season.

Jossph C. Gray Delaware Fremingham Als Gray

Peden Introduces New Plays and Signals in Scrimmage

Coach Peden drilled the varsity in six new plays and signals then held a sprint drill and a gummy tackling session. Red Riley returned to scrimmage with the frosh after several weeks out due to a serious injury, participating in his first scrimmage in about a month.

Peden University Field Ohio Red” Riley

Jack Dempsey Eyes Possible White Zombie Fight Next Summer

The article notes Jack Dempsey, slimmed and undersized at about 180 pounds, weighing in with plans for a potential championship bout against Harry White in Michigan next summer. It hints at managerial concerns and Dempsey's conditioning amid rumors of a title fight.

New York Harry Witte Michigan Ft. Dempsey Jack Kearns

Gridiron Strategy for End Play Readiness in 1984

Lafayete Aurhaserion Hind emphasizes studying key opposing linemen to defeat tackles. The advice centers on timing and technique to keep the defender from sustaining the tackle and creating openings. Coaches are urged to adapt methods that disrupt the opponent’s reach and keep plays alive.

Lafayete Aurhaserion Hind Wes He

Dempsey Barnstorms, Weighs About 196 But Claims 188

The article reports Dempsey weighing around 196 pounds while denying it, with Johnny Kilbane arguing the figure nearer 180. It notes Dempsey barnstorms for publicity, plans six one minute rounds, praises style, and compares him to Carpentier. Kilbane suggests the public may see him as an actor rather than a fighter.

Dempsey Johnny Kildane Kildane Dempeey Manasea Jack Newman Marty Cutler Kilbane Hia Sarterial

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