Lethbridge fan debates World Series catch and highlights
A Lethbridge spectator who attended six games in Pittsburg and Washington criticizes Sam Rice’s alleged catch of Earl Smith’s drive, cites affidavits from nearby fans, and notes the umpiring decision not to rule on the play. The fan praises Carey, Cuyler, and Walter Johnson, who he says outmanaged the Pirates and earned a shutout through head play.
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Lethbridge
Pittsburg
Washington
Rice
Smith
Joe Tovan
Sam Rice
Earl Smith
Hogan
Sam
Pirates
Powers That Be
Carey
Cuyler
Walter Johnson
Walter
Johnson
Nurmi Skips Indoor Season to Aid 1928 Plans
Chicago Oct 20 It is reported Paavo Nurmi will not return to the United States for the 1925-26 indoor season. Finnish officials eye the 1928 Games and hope he adds the 10,000 meters to his 1924 record of four finals. They foresee obstacles if he competes abroad before 1928.
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Chicago
Paavo Nurmi
Finland
Nurmi
Nurni
Medicine Hat
Papal Consistory Rumors Hint at Canadian Cardinals
Circulation grows that the Pope will appoint two Canadian cardinals at a secret consistory soon. Archbishop Merlemard of Ottawa is suggested as a potential appointee, among unnamed candidates.
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Merlemard
Ottawa
Anglican Diocese of Toronto Allows Ministers from Other Denominations
The Anglican diocese of Toronto decided to permit ministers from other denominations to appear in their pulpits, expanding ecumenical access and guest preaching. The move signals a broader openness to collaboration and shared worship across Christian traditions.
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Anglican
Toronto
George O'Brien Maintains Amateur Status Amidst Fame
Smiling George O'Brien of The Iron Horse carries an Amateur Athletic Union card in his pocket while starring at the Monarch. Despite war service as Navy light heavyweight champion and high reputations in football and baseball, he has never forfeited his amateur standing and is described as the only picture star today eligible in amateur competition.
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George O’brien
Monarch
Amateur Athletic Union
O’brien
Navy
United States
Spit Ball Won't Return, Say Baseball Leaders
New York reports John Heydler of the National League and Ban Johnson of the American League vehemently oppose restoring the spit ball and other freak pitches. They warn minor leagues not to push a revival, insisting pitching must rely on arm and head, not artificial aids.
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New York
John A Hervdler
National League
Ian B. Johnson
Heydler
Johnson
Diamond Dust and Baseball News From The Season's End
Marvin Goodwin 38, once Houston manager and Reds pitcher, dies in Houston from an airplane crash. Seacap Christensen, St. Paul outfielder, bought by Reds. Louis Colonels win nine-game Seals series in San Francisco 7 0 0. Lethbridge report shows net receipts 832.67. 315.75 balance. Pirates win world championship. total prize pool 112654.56 split among players and staff led by McKechnie and Clarke.
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Cincinnati Natonal
Houston
Walter
Seacap” Christensen
St. Paud
Reds
Seacap Christensen
Oe Devine
Calgary Branks
Calgary
California
Louistie Colonels
Seals
San Francisco
Pacific Coast Baseball League
Cineno
McWeeney
Griffin
Prefer
Yelle
Lethbridge Baseball Commission
Lethbridge
Cubs
Hockey Notes Season Opens in Vancouver on Coast
The Western Canada Hockey League starts November 23 in Vancouver with the Portland Rosebuds facing the Vancouver Maroons. Calgary Edmonton and Saskatoon will debut on the coast. Harold Cotton of the Pittsburg Yellow Jackets amateur team turns professional with Pittsburg. Noy Worters Harold Barragh and Duke McCurry join the pros. Erling Anderson ski jumper was shot in Berlin New Hampshire by H Richards who mistook him for a deer. L D Wallace former mayor Waterloo Quebec is dead.
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Portland Rosebuds
Vancouver Maroons
Calgary
Edmonton
Saskatoon
Harold Cotton
Pittsburg Yellow Jackets
Pittsburg
Noy Worters
Harold Barragh
Duke McCurry
Erling Anderson
H. Richards
Berlin
N. H
Anderson
Bandits Hold Up Pool Room in East Newark Raid
Four men robbed a pool room operated by Johnnie Dundee and Phil Krug in East Newark New Jersey taking about 4500 dollars from fifty patrons. Five thousand dollars hidden behind a radiator was overlooked by the robbers.
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East Newark
N. J
Johnnie Dundee
Phil Krug
Delars
Famous muff incidents mark historic baseball world series errors
The article recalls two famous muff plays in world series history. Hank Gowdy and Red Snodgrass each misplayed routine plays that shifted outcomes, Gowdy costing the Giants a 44 063 88 dollar loss and two players suffering share of the blame while Muddy Ruel and others contributed to the decisive moments. It also notes a prize ring theft after a boxing match as a separate incident.
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Red Snodgrass
Ghant
Hank C Gowdy
Gowdy
Muddy Ruel
Washington
Giants
Senators
Zune
Ruel
Johnson
Jackson
McNeely
Lindstrom
Classified Ads Sell Fast In The Nowa Classifieds
Classified ads are touted as the quickest sales force in town aiding buyers and sellers in The Nowa area with quick turnovers and broad reach for local listings and services.
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Nowa
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