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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1927
Page
15
The American Leaguers opened the World Series with a dominating win as Ed Moore and the Yankees toppled the Pirates at Forbes Field. Ruth led the charge with a first inning run and a later single, while Gehrig and Lazzeri contributed key hits as Boston's rival nti— wait, disregard.
Franklin Grant reports a chaotic opening World Series game at Forbes Field Pittsburgh Oct. 5. The Yankees defeated the Pirates as football-like brawling and on-field scuffles disrupted six innings of baseball before the action shifted, with Tony Lazzeri and Grantham among the players involved, and Koenig sustaining a notable collision but continuing play as the Yankee win led to local disappointment.
Thousands jam streets and rooftops from East to West Sides to hear live play by play of the first World Series game. Radio shops, offices, and theaters paused as crowds crowded around loudspeakers and scoreboards to track the Pittsburgh Pirates versus New York Yankees, with Yankee fans dominant yet listening for every inning.
In a tense pregame with Lazzeri and Gehrig active, Lloyd Waner and Paul Waner produced late hits while Meusel struck out and Ruth’s Bernhart misplayed a fly. Traynor and Wright delivered timely runs for Pittsburgh as Hoyt’s temper surfaced and Combs’ throw thwarted a Yankees rally.
Paris excitement ran high as the World Series opened in Pittsburgh with the Yankees beating the Merchants 5 to 4. American visitors and Parisians alike flooded the Associated Press with calls asking if Babe Ruth hit a home run and who won.
Rob Metsel of the Yankees reflects on a tense win at Forbes Field over the Pirates. Ruth's singles and Icehouse Wiley Moore's late mound work save the day as New York seizes an early series edge with luck and gritty defense.
New York Oct 6 The Associated Press reports Lou Gehrig’s mother recovering from major surgery at St. Vincent’s hospital expressed happiness over her son’s trusted performance in the World Series. She said she is confident he will continue to contribute and help the Yankees win, after learning of his three page hit that sent Babe Ruth homeched in today’s game.
Corinne Rich notes the Oct. day at the game where Lou Gehrig and Pie Traynor captivate female fans while their wives sit elsewhere. The piece highlights wives’ loyalties, gossip among Pirate spouses, and a past management change seating Pirate wives apart to reduce chatter and tensions in the stands.
Officials report for the World Series game show paid attendance 41 467 with total receipts 182 477 27 dollars. Players pool 93 063 27. Advisory council 627 371 45. Each club 916 510 54. Each league 635 510 64.
Joe Harris writes about the 1935 World Series opener between the Pirates and Yankees. He praises John Milius's relief work, notes Kremer's control issues, and observes strong hitting by Ruth Gehrig and others while highlighting luck factors and hoping for better outcomes in subsequent games.
Opening game features Ruth Gehrig and Wanar n eta blasting. Gehrig’s double drives in Ruth and keeps Pirates on edge as Kremer struggles with control. Moments spark big plays including a baserunner duel, a two-out rally, and defensive reels with Moran separating players. Babe Ruth barely safe on a close play, and fans chant for Cuyle as Donte Bush’s squad entertains early in the season.
Twenty men were arrested in Pittsburgh as police cracked down on ticket scalpers for a World Series game. Dozens of confiscated tickets were valued at face price of 65.80, and seven victims posted bond for hearings tomorrow. Police had previously nabbed nine scalpers in the downtown area as word spread that confiscated tickets would be sold at Central station.
Nick Altrock delighted reporters in Pittsburgh with his rugged humor during a press section appearance. He and Paul Kaemmerlen played golf casually as a mechanic drove up, snatching Nick’s bat and sparking a playful jab about Pittsburgh bandits outdrawing Jesse James.
In Butler Pa on Oct 5 judge John K. Heninger ordered a local newspaper to stop broadcasting the first World Series game at Pittsburgh after two men in charge of the gram were arrested for ignoring the court. The scene was later moved to a remote location to avoid court interference.
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