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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1925
Page
15
A look back at famous post season plays and pivotal moments. Highlights include Elmer Smith's bases loaded homer in 1929 and Bill Wambsganss's unassisted triple play, plus memorable miscues and heroics from earlier Series years.
Chicago October 10 The debate over whether modern boxers match the old era continues among fight fans and writers. An old timer recalls classic bouts from the late 1890s and early 1900s while noting modern champions such as Dempsey did not surpass those days.
Washington seeks a three game to one lead as Walter Johnson may start for the Senators against the Pirates. Pittsburgh plans to counter with Ray Kremer or Emil Yde while Kremer is favored by bookmakers.
In New Bedford a small gathering at the Genkingers home last Saturday tried to remove a Polecat intruding into their basement. They coaxed the animal into a four inch pipe and carried it outside for a cold bath after much laughter and chatter. Attending mourners included Sidney Holzman Lee Sagabiel Robert McClenehan and James Shields.
Ferguson may control the Pirates as Jones weighs options and signals cautious optimism about the team’s prospects this season. Analysts note Ferguson’s potential impact and the uncertain path ahead for the Pirates.
Sam Jones reports on the potential pitching matchup Kremer versus Ferguson for the World Series, noting Ferguson's control and side arm delivery as a challenge to free swinging Pirates hitters. The piece highlights Kremer's inexperience and nervousness, Bluege's absence as a factor for Washington.
In Vienna on October 10, Suzanne Lenglen the French tennis champion defeated Austrian champion Frau Redlich in straight sets 6-0 6-0. Lenglen received a warm welcome entering enemy territory for a series of matches.
John McGraw manager of the New York Giants travels from Washington to Lewisburg Pa to attend Christy Mathewson's funeral. McGraw, who reported the world series for several newspapers, mourns the loss of his former star and party to the memory of their longtime association.
Walter E. Kirker previews the 1920 World Series between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Washington Senators. He cites Pittsburgh’s strong pitching staff led by Kremer Yde and Morrison, highlights key hits by Kiki Cuyler and Glenn Wright, and notes Coveleskie’s struggles while predicting a Pirates victory over the Senators.
The firm promotes an October sale of fur coats directed by Mr. Martens, their expert furrier, featuring a large selection of the newest coats direct from New York at very low prices.
A snowstorm dropped six inches on northern Vermont with streets cleared by plows. Residents note it is the earliest October snowfall on record. Fruit and vegetables suffered heavy damage as harvests were not yet gathered before the blizzard.
The Cleveland area recorded its first snowfall of the season with a few flakes reported last night and at 6 am today. Temperatures were forecast to stay just above freezing throughout the day as melt occurred on contact with the ground.
A football play in New York between Fordham and Providence ends with a runner tackled above the ankles, crashing to the turf as a tackler stops him. The description notes the impact on hundreds of fields and the hard stop at the end of the run.
The text reflects on Bob Fitzsimmons and James J. Corbett as era defining heavyweights. It praises Fitzsimmons as exceptionally skilled and powerful, noting debates about who could have held multiple titles.
The speaker vouches for Fitzsimmons as a self taught innovator who rose to dominance in American boxing. He praises Bob for natural skill and impact against U S forces, and spotlights Kid McCoy and Tommy Ryan as peerless fighters. He questions later generations' ability to match those legends.
The article recalls Joe Wolcott as a formidable welterweight champion noted for his punching power and fighting range across weights. Despite a short, squat build that limited reach, he displayed extraordinary determination and defeated many larger opponents.
A railway bridge collapsed under a train near Catanzaro in Calabria, Italy, sending the carriage into the river. Twelve people are reported dead and many injured as officials confirm the disaster.
One year ago a loan contract for the Jarman government under the Dawes plan was signed at the Bank of England. A moral aside warns against poking fingers into electric fans or tickling new acquaintances.
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