Johnson Pitches World Champion Senators to Victory in Opener
Walter Johnson pitched the Washington Senators to a 4 to 1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first game of the 1925 World Series. A crowd of about 45,000 watched as Johnson held the Pirates to five hits while his teammates battered Lee Meadows and Johnny Morrison. Joe Harris and Traynor provided the Pirates’ lone run, while Johnson aided by solid defense and timely hitting.
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Senators and Pirates clash in tense World Series notes
Senators batted .250 against Meadows and Johnson held Pirates to .116 as Walter Johnson dominated hitters. Players like Traynor and Harris produced key moments while legends Cobb Wagner Ruth watched from the press box. Cobb returned to Forbes Field after sixteen years, recalling 1909 battles.
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Pirates Rally as Traynor Homers to Lift Pittsburgh
In a tense game narrated through wandering OCR, Traynor hits a homer for Pittsburgh in the fifth inning as Wright and Grantham maneuver a scoreless stretch past early frames. A chaotic seventh and late rallies keep the crowd on edge with outs and hits shaping a tight contest.
Official Attendance and Receipts for Pittsburg Game
Official attendance at today's game was 1,728 with total receipts 28,? and a comparison to the opening game and last year. Advisory council share 20,410.00 Mayers' share 69,065.20 Each club's share 3,751.75? 2,018.40.
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No Runs No Hits No Errors In Eighth Ninth Inning
Washington pitcher Morrison and Pittsburg catcher Gooch featured as Goslin scored on a Bluege single in the ninth. Base runners and fielding miscues marked the frame with one run, two hits, and no errors.
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Sox And Cubs Stage Nineteen Inning Tie
Chicago Oct. 7 The White Sox and Cubs battled to a nineteen inning 2 2 draw in the city series opener. Darkness halted the game with Ted Blankenship guiding the Sox against Grover Alexander of the Cubs in a lengthy pitchers duel.
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Washington Triumphs as Senators Edge Pirates in World Series Sighs
Washington fans faced a calm scene after the Senators overcame the Pirates 4-0 in a seven inning barnstorming game at Pocahontas park. Pete Donohue pitched well for the Reds, while Eddie Roush and Chick Smith stood out defensively and at the plate in a muddy, rain-soaked afternoon.
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Record-Setting AP Telegraph Wire Handles Pittsburg Game
New York October 7 The Associated Press ran the longest single telegraph circuit on record during the Pittsburgh versus Washington game. More than 800 copyists and 400 cities connected 80 stations and 150 score boards kept the wire live with uninterrupted dots and dashes as plays were dictated from the ballpark.
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Alarm signals flood multiple city and street corners
Fragmentary notice lists numerous intersections in Bluefield and other areas tied to alarm signals and central station communications. The garbled text mentions stations, city halls, and cross streets such as Princeton Ave, Bluefield Ave, Roanoke, College Ave, and Jefferson Sts, indicating a public safety alert or system issue across several neighborhoods.
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Big October 31 Showdowns Highlight Gridiron Season
Billy Evans predicts a packed fall slate with high profile clashes across the nation. Illinois faces Penn at Franklin Field with Red Grange debuting on Eastern soil while Michigan Navy and Illinois clash for major attention. Minnesota battles Wisconsin as Little and Spears open their coaching tenures.
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Walter Johnson Repulses Buccaneer Band in Classic Duel
In a tense contest, Walter Johnson steadied the mound as Pirates starship hitters kept pressure on. Ruel and Johnson’s quick outs thwarted a late Washington rally while Traynor and Grantham starred in field as Carey and Meadows battled on. Coveleskie and Aldridge were slated for the next clash.
Four Players Remain In Western Pa Women's Golf Championship
Pittsburg October 7 four players remained in the playoff for the Western Pennsylvania women's golf championship after the second round today. The leaders and results are not fully listed in the readable text.
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Greensburg Ladies Win Local Match Results
Competitors from Greensburg include Mrs J Ray mond Price Mrs J B Rose Miss Jowena Jefferson and Mrs C B Hollingsworth. Results today see Price over C S Wendt 6 and 5 Rose over D A Garber 7 and 6 Jefferson over Emilie Roseburgh 4 and 3 Hollingsworth over E W Stifel 4 and 2.
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Coolidge Receives News of World Series Win in Cincinnati
President Coolidge’s special train reached Cincinnati at 4 05 p m and departed after five minutes. He learned the Washington Senators won the first game of the world series.
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Races Postponed in Lexington Trotting Card
Lexington, Kentucky race card postponed due to a heavy track after heavy overnight rains. The grand circuit event was moved to a later date pending track improvement and safety.
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Johnson Virtually Dominates World Series Opener
Pittsburg reports Walter Johnson as the standout pitcher after the Senators beat the Pirates. Bill McKechnie and Stanley Harris praise Johnson, note base hits and strategic moves, and expect Coveleskie to start tomorrow as Washington eyes a series lead.
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