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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1925
Page
17
Pirates surge through a grueling July schedule at Forbes Field. McKechnie’s Pirates chase the pennant and aim to extend their lead over the New York Giants with a heavy eastern trip featuring Cardinals, Braves, and Phillies in July and August.
The Sewell brothers Joe and Luke of the Cleveland Indians draw attention as a notable pair in the majors. Joe, the elder and famed shortstop, combines heavy hitting with solid fielding and leadership of the infield. Luke, from the University of Alabama, is a catcher entering his fifth season, less productive but highly regarded by Tris Speaker, with personal details tied to Titus and Tuscaloosa.
The Pittsburgh Pirates schedule a four game series with the Brooklyn Giants at Forbes field, a two game set with Cincinnati Reds, and a three game stand with the Philadelphia Americans as August brings decisive pennant races. Dazzy Vance and Muggsy McGraw headline the NL tilt while Connie Mack’s Athletics visit in a pivotal World Series race. Tickets by mail with return envelopes available for best seating.
Yesterday's scores show Boston edged Pittsburgh and New York swept St Louis while Brooklyn and Cincinnati split. Cleveland and New York traded wins in the American League, Philadelphia routed Chicago, and Detroit beat Washington. American Association results include Milwaukee sweeping Toledo with two games and Louisville splitting with St Paul, plus Columbus and Kansas City, and Indianapolis at Minneapolis on today’s slate.
Brav es topple Pirates 4 to 3 as Larry Benton dominates. Pie Traynor homers for Pittsburgh but Morrison struggles. Boston scores in third, fourth, and fifth to take the opening game of the series. Giants beat Cardinals 7 to 3 nearby, narrowing the Pirates’ lead in the league race.
The report recaps several MLB results with varied scorelines including Athletics over White Sox 9 to 7 and 11 to 3, Pirates and Phillies, Browns 11 to 3, Giants over Cardinals 7 to 3, Indians and Yankees 6 to 4, and Tigers beating Senators 4 to 2. Multiple players are mentioned in game actions and key moments across teams.
A garbled note describes the Square Guys seeking to schedule games with first class midget teams in the city and county while mentioning Lawrence Midgers and Spring Hill Sluggers. Dodgers beat Reds 3 to 2 is noted alongside scattered names and vague ages. The passage reflects a fragmented local sports scene and unclear team alignments.
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