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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1925
Page
6
In a tense game, Barnhart's timely hits and Aldridge's strong pitching pace the Pirates to a win over the Washington Senators. Coveleskie faltered early, but Ballou and Zachary held the line as Pirating offense struck in bursts. Judge and Harris made standout defensive plays to limit Washington chances.
The Washington Senators edged the Pirates 4 3 in a tense nine inning game with Stan Harris hitting a key homer and Carey stealing a base while Coveleskie and Aldridge pitched through a series of jams. Cuyler, Traynor, and Wright produced late scoring for Pittsburgh as Washington surged ahead in the middle innings.
Stan Harris selects a pitcher for tomorrow’s clash as he travels to Pittsburgh. He has Ferguson and southpaw Butch Reuther to face the Pirates, who hit lefthanders well today. McKechnie has Kremer ready for the next game.
Joe Harris again powers the Pirates with a third home run of the series. He connects on fast balls, curves, and knuckle balls as Pittsburgh fans roar at the fences.
Coveleskie struggled on the mound as the Pirates scored in four innings then surged later to force his exit in the seventh. Wright dazzled at short with sparkling plays, sweeping hits and quick throws to unravel the Senators’ defense.
After today's win the Pittsburgh crowd organized a snake dance down Pennsylvan ia Avenue toward the station and kept celebrating as the train pulled away.
Stuffy McInnis, appearing at first base in his sixth World Series, proved a hard fighter on the field. He guided Aldridge, steadied the infield, urged the batsmen to effort, and fielded perfectly. He hit a single in the eighth scoring Wright, and called Earl Smith back after a ninth inning wander.
Hundreds of baseballs left the game precontest with names of Senators and Pirates, while some were kept unmarked without insignia. The scene hints at a ceremonial lead into today’s contests and the ongoing branding of players and teams.
Mrs. Coolidge, seated behind the Washington dugout, maintained the game score as reporters and fans left the scene at the earliest opportunity.
After their fifth game win over the Senators, Pirates manager Bill McKechnie vows Kremer will start tomorrow and the club plans to keep hitting. Senators manager Stanley Harris concedes setbacks as players recover from injuries and prepare for return to the field.
Tony Kaufmann held the White Sox to five hits while Chicago Cubs offense backed him with timely scoring. In the city series clash, the Cubs took a 3 to 1 victory, extending their lead to three wins against one for the Sox.
Ten clubs will compete in the Intercity Catholic Basketball League up from seven last year. New entrants De Sales St Benedict and Holy Cross announced at Fenwick Club last night joining Austin C A C Newport Catholic Gym Friars Fenwick Club St Qment and St Elmo. The league meets at Fenwick Club Friday night October 23 with a $50 forfeits posted. Ed Trimpe serves as league president.
New York World News Service reports late season moves shaped the World Series. Joe Harris and Alex Ferguson contributed to historic play, while Stuffy McInnis, idle at season start, starred for the Pirates and helped Wright with a decisive eighth inning RBI. McInnis enters his sixth World Series.
The University of Cincinnati football squad, praised for the Georgetown win but ashamed by Saturday’s game, received an unusual day off as Coach McLaren faced a chastened team. Players shed tears while some pondered punishment for a poor showing.
In college gridiron action cross college games ended with ICeeece Cross defeating Providence College 22 to 0. Boston College edged Haskell 7 to 6 at Boston. At Andover Phillips Andover Academy tied Harvard Freshman 0 to 0.
World light heavyweight champion Paul Berlenbach weighed 172 pounds to 191 for King Solomon of Panama and stopped him in the ninth round at the New York National League baseball park. The Associated bout drew about six thousand fans as Berlenbach forged ahead with a brutal body and head assault to win by technical knockout in 31 seconds of the ninth. Solomon, who had been floored three times by the eighth, failed to rise after the final blow as referee Jack O Sullivan separated them. Solomon’s defeat came with Babe Herman drawing with Joe Delmars in a separate bout. Delmars substituted for Judge Dundee, who did not appear for weigh-ins. Dundee’s illness and promoter issues cloud the show with possible Commission action forthcoming. Herman’s manager Jimmy Kelly eyes a featherweight title claim for Herman by default.
Series standings show Washington and Pittsburgh split games with wins for Washington in games one, three and four while Pittsburgh won game two and five. Financials list attendance and receipts with the fifth game drawing 49,211 paid and $491,509 in receipts.
St Xavier College football practice this week emphasizes a skull drill and new attack plans for the Wittenberg game at Corcoran Field Saturday. The Musketeers have 72 points in two games while opponents were shut out, and Ferguson of Covington Ky stars with three touchdowns first game and two last Saturday. If captain Beichly returns for Wittenberg, the Lutheran eleven will pose strong competition. Coach Godfrey relies on sophomore Bradley for punting and line backing as the team works a new defense and stronger forward wall for the visitors.
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