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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1924
Page
10
Washington slugger Goose Goslin logged four hits including a two on-base homer and drove in five as the Senators beat the Giants seven to four. Marberry relieved and saved crucial innings, while Mogridge impressed with a slow ball to hold New York to three hits. Harris excelled in the field as Washington rallied late.
Composite box scores of the first four games of the World Series show Washington beating New York in a 18 to 17 slugfest over 12 innings in Game 1 and complex scoring across games two to four with multiple substitutions, substitutions by position, and pitching notes for Nehf Zachary McQuillan and Mogridge.
In the first inning Jackson and Frisch rob McNeely and Rice. Lindstrom walks and scores on a misplayed grounder as Meusel and Wilson contribute. One run, no hits, one error. In the second, Goslin and Bluege reach, but Lindstrom and the Giants turn double plays. No runs, two hits, no errors. In the third Harris drives in two, Goslin adds a homer to cap a three run frame. Three runs, three hits, no errors. Fourth inning sees Bluege singling then Senators fail to score. list notes miscues and base running. Two base hits Kelly, McNeilly, Wilson. home run Goslin.
Washington manager Stanley Harris earns praise as the Senators split a World Series game fund. Players from Washington and New York will divide a total of $991,002.51 with winners receiving about $149,086.63 and losers $98,357.77. If Harris’s team wins, salaries for Washington players total around $6,478 each. Giants players could reach about $8,734 each if they win.
Fairfield, Oct. 7 The Fairfield Tigers travel to Waterbury Sunday afternoon for a preliminary game to the All Waterbury contest. They meet the Tribunes, a strong last eleven they defeated last year, with Myers' squad showing improved form after a 14 0 victory over the Sevens, highlighting the Tiger eleven’s strength.
Washington fans packed Griffith Stadium to watch a pantomime version of a World Series game between the Senators and the New York Giants. Bucky Harris and Goose Goslin drew cheers as Navy Yard and Marine Corps teams joined the play by play. Mrs Coolidge attended the radio crowd at the White House while a large Polo Grounds audience watched the mock contest.
Commissioner Landis refused to alter the expulsion of Jimmy O Connor and Cozy Dolan from baseball following their involvement in a bribery attempt connected to Hainte Sand Paila. He kept the door open for further investigation and said new evidence could prompt action.
James A Holbrooke captain of the Louisa High School team died in a Huntington hospital from a brain hemorrhage caused by injuries sustained in a football game against Wayne High School at Louisa last Saturday. The accident occurred during a tackle leading to unconsciousness.
Walter Johnson aimed to put the Senators in front again against Artie Nehf as the World Series shifted to New York. Goose Goslin delivered a clutch homer, and Washington's defense and timely hits from Young Bluege and McNeely kept the series tight. Nehf and Bentley were eyed as possible Game Five pivots for the Giants in a tense matchup at Polo Grounds.
Ban Johnson, president of the American League, condemned growing corruption in baseball as he cited a Giants bribery case and warned that the game must be cleaned up or closed up. He pointed to trouble in Omaha and Des Moines and questioned National League help after Judge Landis.
Sacramento Cal Feb 7 Joe Jedeon baseball player dropped from the Browns for knowledge of the 1918 world series scandal was arrested yesterday in the campaign to clean up liquor conditions in Sacramento County.
Whittler and Washington played to a 1 1 draw while Madison defeated Columbus 2 0. Staples 5 blank Rheriden 0 Shelton 0 Waitersville 0 were also listed. include standings and teams.
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