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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1925
Page
3
In a Pittsburgh Washington game, observers praise the infield, noting remarkable stops and throws on slow grounders outshining flashy plays. Chick Frazer cites Traynor’s play on Peckinpaugh’s seventh inning dribble as the greatest moment, underscoring skill beyond brute power.
Clonaslee won the day while small wagers on Cobra, Blue Sprite, Waterflag and Bankrupt shaped the betting. Baseball memories include Christy Mathewson’s death, Big Six immortality, and vivid World Series moments as veterans’ day unfolds with Archdeacon of the Orioles and Cubs White Sox in a long tie game.
Promoter Shine of the Progress A. C. announces a six bout card for Monday night at Tomlinson Hall totaling thirty eight rounds. Main event peers Eddie Welsh versus Joe Packo in a 166 pound clash with Packo seeking victory.
Louis ville defeated the Orioles 7 to 1 before about 8 000 fans as Red Shannon homered to put the Colonels in front in the first inning. Maisei homered for Baltimore in the eighth. The series stands 3 2 in favor of Louisville in a nine game set. Joe Deberry earned his second win of the series with seven hits allowed.
The Hoosier A. C. basketball squad, coached by Meinhart, begins early season work. Roster includes Stevens brothers White Richardson Harreson Behrent Middlesworth Hennessey and Cox. Home games at H. A. C. with State clubs later. next practice 5 30 p m Friday.
Pittsburgh fans and players awoke to a somber mood after Walter Johnson’s pitching and a 4 to 1 Washington win. The mood shifts from celebration to determination as the Pirates aim to even the series at home while Bill McKechnie steers the club.
The card in Indianapolis features Meets Welsh Packo in the main bout against Eddie Welsh with a lively scrap anticipated. Five additional fights accompany Billy Shrine's Progress A. C. program as fans await the action. Joe is eager for a competitive night.
United Press report recalls a split opinion after the opening World Series game. Chick Frazer cites Pie Traynor making the hardest play, grabbing Peckinpaugh’s grounder and throwing to first with no setup. Others praise Meadows, Johnson, and Ruehrer as top performers and predicting future outcomes.
Attendance and gate receipts tallied at Forbes Field as the Pirates lost the first game of the series. McKechnie credited breaks for the defeat while Fred Clarke praised luck for Washington, noting the wheel of fortune favored the Nationals.
The mail vote results give new I H S A legislative members: Edgar Bennett Boswell Roethoeshh Kentland Ray Kuhn Pierceton North Manchester Paul Beckers Montpelier L E Michael Clinton George Reitzeil Brownsburg Waldo Wachtigantown L A Lockwood R ville Harlie Garver Union City Dorfe eex R ott Harold Axe Prcknell CW Dechard Mitchell plus five board of control members forming the new body. Each high school district gains four votes on proposals. The old direct-representation method proved cumbersome.
Weekend gridiron slate lists Friday games at Central Evansville versus Manual Irwinfield Elwood vs Shortridge at Washington Park Broad Ripple at Southport. Saturday contests include Technical at Louisville Male Greenwood at Deaf School Thorntown at Boys Prep.
Local Pilot HE Ferndale grid squad, which meets the Elwood American Legion team at Washington Park Sunday, has elected Johnny Sapp as this season's captain. Sapp has called signals from the quarter position for the west siders for several seasons and is rated one of the best in the State.
Jake Schaefer the 18.2 balkline champion and Willie Hoppe former champion will perform exhibitions at the Board of Trade parlors next Tuesday. The two cue masters promise high class entertainment for local billiard fans on the green cloth.
Lexington Kentucky October eight heavy track conditions postpone the Grand Circuit harness race program scheduled for today. The card was set to begin at 12 thirty with six events, but surface issues forced the postponement.
Elwood's football squad arrives with two players per position at Washington Park for next Sunday's game against Ferndales. Heavy line and multiple ex-college players bolster the lineup while manager Leroy Ballard notes the attackers' weight and strength. Officials announced: referee Davis, umpire Tappan, headlines Gard.
Walter Johnson pitched the Senators to a world series victory while his grandfather John L. Perry died suddenly at 82 in Santa Monica. Perry had long loved baseball and anticipated reading of his grandson's performance in the next game. Death was due to gastritis.
Unofficial De Pauw basketball practice begins in Greencastle Indiana with twice weekly light scrimmage and shooting work. Most of last year's squad not playing football are on the floor regularly to prevent the team from staling before the season.
Indiana aims for a 24 man squad as practice wraps and a trip to Midh looms. Purdue strengthens its line with four new partners for the Ann Arbor trip. Notre Dame faces limited success against regulars while Wisconsin drills for the Franklin game. Ohio State hopeful after Marek recovery with Chicago on tap. Caco rumored to unveil new tricks against Ohio State. St Louis U freshmen gain against seniors with promising runs. Illinois braces for a brush with Illinois foes as Zuppke shuffles line. Michigan aims to debut fresh plays against an upcoming contest.
Owing to a cancellation the Tuxedo Maroons are without a game Sunday. They hold a permit for at Park grid at 3. Teams like the Willard Bulldogs and Mapleton Juniors are alerted for next matchups. Belmont A C will play Greenwood Legion and other clubs seek additional games through local organizers.
The State School for Deaf football team has no game scheduled for November 25 or 26 and invites a high school squad to fill the Thanksgiving weekend slot. The Silent Hoosiers were set to play Greenwood on Saturday.
The National American Legion convention in Mahaha Neb adopted a sympathy resolution on the death of Christy Mathewson. Mathewson, a World War veteran, was a member of the Saranac Lake Post of the Legion.
Chicago Cubs starter Grover Cleveland Alexander and White Sox pitcher Ted Blankenship pitched the marathon 19 innings in a 2 2 tie that ended at darkness. The previous game was wiped from the series as a no contest, delaying the seven game set.
Kokomo Indiana hosts three traveling teams for Sunday games against the Kokomo American Legion, the top independent champions of Indiana. Notable players include Hungate Duttenhaver Miller Treat Springer and Mendehal from major colleges. Coach Sumner develops the strongest Legion squad yet as Porter Jay seeks premier opposition.
Saranac Lake New York reports the death of Christy Mathewson at 11 PM after a seven year battle with tuberculosis He aged 45 and left behind wife Mrs Mathewson and son Christopher Jr Funeral plans set for Lewiston Pennsylvania Details recount his 1903 1909 seasons and famed no hit games and world series work He served as Army captain in the gas service during World War I and later led the Giants and Braves organizations.
FOR CHRISTY PITTSBURGH Oct 8 World series fans paused for a silent tribute to Christy Mathewson the Big Six who died Wednesday night at Saranac Lake Commissioner Landis called the death shocking and sad President Heydler termed it a great loss to the game and a personal grief to him.
Detroit tops New York 7 to 5 in 12 innings as Collins and Stanage drive runs for Detroit while Shawkey and Schang duel for New York.
The product promises a lasting glossy finish and neat appearance throughout the day. It claims to tame frizz and maintain smoothness from morning until night with light hold and natural shine.
Timea Sweeter reports in Tulsa that heavyweight wrestlers Kid Strangler Lewis and Mayne Mann will meet in a finish match tonight. Rain delayed the bout on Wednesday night.
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