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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1925
Page
1
In Pittsburgh on October 8 AP reports Pittsburgh Pirates guard a world series bid as Walter Johnson dominates, while the Senators ride Johnson to a 4 1 victory over the Pirates. Stanley Harris plans to field Coveleskie against Yde as Reuther joins the Washington lineup for the upcoming clash.
Washington team overcame Pittsburgh with 4 runs on 8 hits and 1 error while Pittsburgh managed 1 run on 5 hits and 0 errors. Joe Harris and Traynor led Washington with homers, Grantham stole a base, and Johnson pitched for the win, Meadows took the loss.
Pittsburgh Oct. 8. Scalpers persist in selling World Series tickets though facing reverses in distribution. The opening game featured little action for rival second basemen Stanley Harris and Eddie Moore who had no hits and three chances total. Joe Harris hit a questionable homer when the ball bounced back into play after hitting the fence. Traynor cleared four bases for a full homer as the wooden stands came down and affected play. Governor Pinchot could not attend due to prior schedule with photographers. Meadows drew the only walk in a pitcher’s duel style contest.
Carl Wood star halfback at High Point College will miss the remainder of the season after a jaw fracture during a practice. The popular athlete, valued in football basketball and baseball, will observe the Davidson Freshmen game from the sidelines.
Captain Leo Method a Denfield high school graduate from Duluth Minnesota played tackle and backfield for four years and earned all Northwestern honors as tackle. Weighing about 186 pounds he can play tackle or backfield and his leadership as captain is seen as a major factor in High Point’s expected football season record.
Charlotte plans the Armistice Day race on November 11 drawing top United States drivers after recent Fresno and Laurel events. Officials prepare track improvements as sixteen of the sport’s leading drivers sign entries with Pete DePaolo confirmed and only Mil ler and Kreis outstanding. Tickets go on sale across North and South Carolina with over a thousand dollars in sales already. American Automobile Association marks the event as a premier yearly fixture.
Davidson college freshman football team trains daily at Sprint Field preparing for a season opener against High Point college in High Point on October 9. Coach Monk Mattox cites strong prep school talent as a potential foundation for a creditable eleven with games versus Presbyterian, Furman, Duke, State college, and Clemson freshmen.
Hopes run high for a winning Davidson Wildcats tennis season despite the absence of four top players. The team’s outlook is tempered by losses but remains optimistic under new leadership.
High Point college prepares for a 3 pm kickoff at Welch Park against Davidson freshmen inspired by a previous win over Oak Ridge. Coach Boylin reshapes the lineup with injuries to Wood and Heath, while captain Method may move to backfield and Ralph Foust drives the offense.
Eastern college gridirons prepare for a day of aerial football with many teams emphasizing passing as a key element of their game plans. Coaches anticipate heavy use of aerial attacks to challenge defenses and set the tone for the weekend action.
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