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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1925
Page
10
Ray Kremer pitched a shutout into the seventh as Pittsburgh ties the World Series at 2 2. Washington’s offense was limited to six hits with Goslin hitting a homer for the Senators while Moore provided key runs for the Pirates and Kremer shut the door after a shaky third inning.
Roger Peckinpaugh contemplates blame after six errors in the series while Hana Wagner and Joey Sewell are recalled for past misplays. Ray Kremer shines on the mound but goes hitless at the plate, as Sam Rice endures fan razzing over a famous Washington catch. Peck and Bluege execute a flawless hit and run in the second inning as Pirates defend, and discussion swirls over lineup changes and ticket sales for tomorrow’s deciding game.
Pittsburgh reports show 239,974 in attendance across six games with total receipts approaching 1 million dollars. First six games results include Washington and Pittsburgh wins and losses at Forbes Field, and finances detail a near 996 thousand in total receipts with shares to advisory council players and leagues.
In Pittsburgh on October 18 the world series saw three new home run records and a tied mark as Goose Goslin and Eddie Moore hit circuit drives. Goslin added a four bagger and a third in the series, while Ruth and Harris benchmarks in 1923 and 1924 are discussed. Joe Harris narrowly missed a homer by two feet. Goslin hinted he would hit one more tomorrow.
Pete August of Bridgeport Connecticut defeated Cirilin Olano of Cuba by technical knockout in the seventh round of a ten round bout in Albany. August weighed 140 and Olano 135.
The Lakeview Juniors travel to Westport on Sunday to play the Owls on Redford Oval. The Owls are strong, but Lakeviews prepare a hard week of practice and aim for victory. Roster includes Bone, Guyink, Regan, Mischek, W McGovern, J McClovern, Chasin, Hettes, Kochiss, Ghiatto, A. Snee, Nevhis, EB, Snee, Donbullion, and EKearng.
The Fairfield Tiger football team will hold practice tonight at the Ash Greek lot at 7 p.m. Players reporting include Dishy, Sushy, Riles, Ries, Smith, Schick, Nelson, Norris, SToddy, Olah, Brown, Kycela, Lesink, Rett, Barker, Sabo Brody, Sholz, Fricg. Coach Batrherx will lead a workout as they expect a Strang team for Sunday's game.
The St James eleven formerly the St James Triangles have reorganised for the season and are ready to play any semi pro combination in the state. Teams may call Strat. 131 or write to Manager Stanley Sable at 258 Walow street Bridgewort. The roster includes Shodell Denso Finny Jakers Suda folici Kunyadi Purak Dolyak F Stasho Rotter and Hiclar.
The composite box score for the first six games lists ran for substitutions and batting changes in multiple innings, with entries for players such as Harris Judge Carey Cuyler Peckinpaugh Coveleskie and Traynor. It records sacrifice hits stolen bases double plays left on base and passed balls across the six games with game times and umpires Rigler McCormick Owens Moriarity.
In the first inning Moore juggled a hot smash from Rhee and ruled him out at first. Goslin cleared the right field stands for his third homer of the series as Harris also contributed with a foul. Harris and Kremer traded outs and Bluege handled a pair of plays in the field. No runs, one hit, no errors as the Pirates threatened.
At Forbes Field on October 13 15 the Washington Senators angle toward a third straight win as Walter Johnson prepares to mount the hill against Pittsburgh. The box score cites Goslin Moore and others with hits while Kremer wins for the Pirates and Ferguson loses.
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