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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1925
Page
16
Washington and Pittsburgh enter the World Series with experts divided. Ford C. Frick notes about fifty writers predicted, roughly split between Pirates and Senators, as youth versus veteran experience and nerves shape expectations before the opener.
Famed pitchers Mathewson Bender and Coombs defined early World Series lore. Mathewson's four Series entries included a 1905 shutout trilogy for the Athletics, while Bender earned the most Series wins and 59 strikeouts. Coombs collected five Series wins with no losses, and Babe Adams Coveleskie shared perfect single-series records along with Ruth’s-era lefty feats.
Joe Dugan the Yankee third baseman rests at St. Vincent's after an operation to remove a piece of floating cartilage from his knee. Miller Huggins Yankee manager also recovers from a minor procedure in the same hospital. The Yankees were in Philadelphia under Coach Charley O'Leary.
Marietta’s 22 man squad travels to Washington to challenge WJ. Bill Amos, a key fullback, is slated to start after an injury layoff, while Washington & Jefferson focus on captain Harris, a top tackle in the Ohio Conference, as Marietta aims for the scalp.
In Chicago on October 3 1925 top Midwest football action centers on Illinois versus Nebraska in Urbana with Red Grange returning for the Illini. Other Big Ten matchups include Chicago against Kentucky and Northwestern versus South Dakota as Notre Dame plays Lombard at South Bend.
Philadelphia Terminals champions of the Pennsylvania Railroad system and the New York Central championship division will clash at the International League grounds in Rochester October 6 for the championship of both systems. Lew C. Gleason and other employees have been invited to view the game. About eight persons will form the party.
Al Espinosa of Chicago posted 137 after 36 holes to lead the Kansas City Open in Kansas City Missouri. He tied the course record with a 68 on the first 18, while Chick Evans and Tom Clark were tied for second at 143. Bobby Cruikshank and Walter Hagen each stood at 144.
Washington experienced a brief calm after a period of disturbance as normal daytime sounds resumed. Residents noted a return to routine amid lingering reflections on the earlier events.
Baseball results from yesterday include St. Louis 4 Chicago 3 with rain affecting Pittsburgh at Cincinnati. Matches listed include Boston at Brooklyn and New York at Philadelphia with St. Louis at Chicago also on the schedule.
The Ben Franklin squad meets New Wilmington in a prelim to NE CA HI action while New Castle hosts New Castile and Grove City in the second game. Muddy field conditions favor the underdog and a fumble could swing either way as the stadium is officially dedicated.
In a high scoring day the Philadelphia Phillies routed the New York club 10 to 0 while the Boston team defeated Washington 11 to 2. The blowout showcases strong pitching and hitters across both games.
Washington plays Boston in a marquee clash while Cleveland visits Chicago and Philadelphia travels to New York. Detroit heads to St. Louis for a midweek slate.
North Street and Mahoning Junior High clash Monday afternoon at Ben Franklin Field in the Junior Football League opener. Coaches Norton and Cresswell guide evenly matched squads as a 4:15 kickoff sparks anticipation.
Harold Muddy Ruel regarded as the American League's leading catcher and battery mate of Walter Johnson. He scored the winning run in last year's final world series game against the Giants. Born February 20, 1896 in St. Louis. Rice, born February 20, 1892 in Morocco, Indiana, left handed hitter, broke into the game with Petersburg before Washington purchase.
Emil Yde ranked as the league's top left hander for two seasons led 1924 NL with a .842 percentage, 16 wins 3 losses. Despite a rough start this year he shows strong hitting as a pitcher and pinch hitter. He began with Cedar Rapids in 1921, moved to Oklahoma City, and was sold to Pittsburgh after 1923 for 15000 dollars. Yde was born January 22, 1901, in Great Lakes Illinois.
The profile notes George Grantham of the Pirates as a reformed versatile player now anchoring first base, a solid hitter and base runner though fielding is uneven. Born May 20, 1900 in Galena Kansas, he debuted with Tacoma in 1920, moved through Portland and Omaha, joined the Cubs in 1922, then landed with Pittsburgh in the big trade. He has hit over .300 in all but one major league season.
Announcement by Harry S. Day, Y M C A physical director, states the local association will field a cross country team for a five mile race at the Hilltop Y branch in Pittsburgh on Thanksgiving. Western Pennsylvania associations will send teams to compete, with potential members including Elroy Lockley Sidley Lockley Frank Jerry Wesley Rose and other distance runners.
St Louis hosts the 29th women’s national golf meet with Mrs Alexa Stirling Fraser of Ottawa facing Miss Glenna Collett of Providence in the opening match. Fraser earlier defeated Louise Fordyce of Youngstown and Collett beat Edith Cummings.
LEWISBURG Pennsylvania October 3 Bucknell meets St Bonaventure here in an aerial battle as both teams emphasize the forward pass. Bucknell coaches prepared to disrupt opponents passes and to complete passes themselves. Diehl the fullback is the only sure starter behind the line.
Pittsburgh fans could choose between Pitt versus Lafayette and Carnegie Tech facing Thiel. Pitt seeks revenge after last season’s loss to Lafayette while relying on reserves and a sturdy line despite several key players missing. Low clouds hung over the venue as games prepared to begin.
Thiel prepares to start Mateer Douds Zundel and Vassi in the backfield while Pitt weighs Beetle who has been ill. If Beetle cannot play, Pitt coach Steffen may reshuffle the backfield at the opening whistle for the wet field matchup.
A recruiting officer tells a new recruit that wages are 32.60 a month and there is a chance to rise. The recruit asks about promotions, and the officer affirms that a chance to advance exists with daily morning routines noted as a cue.
Westinghouse defeated Fifth Avenue by twenty seven to zero in a high school football game. Fifth Avenue was completely outclassed. Fifth Avenue faces New Castle at Ben Franklin Field on October 24.
New York October 3. Charles E Skigler and Barry McCormick have been appointed National League umpires for the world series by President John A Heydler. They will work with two American League appointees. Heydler also named Ernest Quigley and Charles Pfirman as NL representatives in the Chicago city series.
Manager Sebastian Isabella requests the Studebaker Baseball club members to report at Anthony's studio tomorrow at 10 30 AM. Named players include Joseph Diana T C Richards F Marino S Isabella Y Marcella Marcella Genock Turco Leis Isaacs Tip Richards Cassella Padavano Nocera Natale Casacchia.
Bellefonte Academy defeated California Normal 32 to 0 on Friday at Bellefonte. The Normal school boys held their foe to one touchdown in the first half but weakened in the final half. Dutch Haug, from New Castle, played center for the losing eleven.
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