Pirates Fight On Even Terms Fight For World Series Title
Pittsburgh braced for the crucial game as Walter Johnson and Vic Aldridge were favored to pitch for the Senators and Pirates in a showdown that could decide the 1925 World Series. Tickets sold out and locals buzzed with hysteria as the city counted down to the decisive matchup at Forbes Field.
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Davis J. Walsh
Internat
al News Service
Pittsburgh
Paris
Johnstown
Senators
Pirates
Walter Johnson
Vic Aldridge
Aldridge
Johnson
Oldham and Morrison
Dutch Ruether
Washington
Ruether
Mathewson
Babe Adams
Jack Coombs
Stanley Coveleskie
Perforce
Vic
Bethany Loses Star Fullback For Westminster Game
Bethany college faces Westminster with star fullback Carl Hamill out due to two broken ribs. Hamill, the team’s top ground gainer and key defender, will miss the Saturday matchup. Kinsey or Dimick likely fill in at fullback. Coach Nuss notes a tough remaining schedule after the Thiel defeat.
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Bethany
W. Va
Carl Hamill
Hamill
Westminster
Bobby Stobbs
Kinsey
Dimick
Nuss
Bisons
Thiel
Theil
University of Buffalo
Bison
Iowa Star Griffen Anchors Aces On Defense In 1930s
Norman E. Brown profiles Howard W. Griffen, Iowa center and captain, a 235 pound defensive standout known for brain, brawn, and anticipation. Griffen anchors a strong line, helped Iowa win most conference games with key plays that stymied Ohio State, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan while others scored against him.
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Norman E. Brown
China
Howard W. Griffen
Iowa
Griffen
Ilinois
Grangemen
Iowans
Ohio State
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Showers May Halt Seventh World Series Game
Showers were due to arrive late in the day but the weather bureau said conditions would be nearly ideal for the seventh and deciding world series contest until late innings. Forecaster W. S. Brotzman predicted overcast skies late if the game runs long, with warm temperatures and little wind overall.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Weather Bureau
W. S. Brotzman
Greb Edges Marullo in Rough Pittsburgh bout
Harry Greb world middleweight champion earned a decision over Tony Marullo in Smoketown after a rough, wrestling filled fight. Fans hissed as Greb entered poor condition and used aggressive, unrefined tactics to secure the win in Pittsburgh on October 14.
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Pittsburgh
Harry Greb
Smoketown
Tony Marullo
Harry
Greb
Tony
New Orleans
Wave trap for radio to quiet wife during broadcasts
A humorous note asks for a type of wave trap that would tune out a wife’s voice while the radio is on. The exchange features Mr Poorly-One seeking a device to silence domestic interruptions during broadcasts.
Pirates Triumph Over Senators In Game Six To Force Decisive Turn
Ray Kremer stars for Pittsburgh as the Pirates beat Washington 3 to 2 at Forbes Field. Eddie Moore belts a go ahead homer in the fifth and drives the late offense while Kremer fans seven to night. The win narrows the World Series to a 3-3 tie heading into the final game before 35 000 spectators. Moore also sparks the Pirates offense with a first inning walk that starts the decisive rally.
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Boston Red Sox
Washington
Red Sox
Allegheny
Senators
Forbesfield
Ray Kremer
Pittsburgh Pirates
Washington Senators
Forbes Field
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Moore
Eddie Moore
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Severeid
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Ferguson
Veach
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Peckinpaugh
Barnhart
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Goslin
Ballou
Wright
Carey
Cuyler
McInnis
Smith
Judge
Owens
McCormick
Moriarty
Rigler
New Castle Resumes Grid Practice for Butler Game
New Castle resumes grid practice today after a rest period as Butler plans to hold New Castle to a low score. Coach Bridenbaugh’s squad introduces new plays for the showdown and Butler eyes a major crowd for the annual matchup against the Red and Black.
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Butler
New Castile
Bridenbaugh
Butler High
Walter J. Wiggins
Jim MoeDowell
Harrisburg Tech
Wiggins
Briggs
Cubs Take City Series From Sox With Cooper Besting Sox
The Cubs clinched Chicago’s city series by defeating the White Sox 7 to 3. Earl Cooper’s pitching held off White Sox hitters while Blankenship Faber and Connally struggled to counter the Cubs offense. This ends a drought dating back to 1922.
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Cubs
Sox
Cooper
International News Service
Chicago
White
Grove City Players Familiar With Morgantown Trip
Grove City College football players Jerry Fay Dick Sweet Homer Rose and Eugene Hammond have past West Virginia ties giving the Crimson squad familiarity with Morgantown W Va Upcoming trip to Morgantown should pose a challenge to Coach Rogers West Virginia connections include Fay Rose and Sweet who played on basketball and baseball teams at WVU and Hammond spent a freshman year there putting the Mountaineer campus in reach for several Crimson players.
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Morgantown
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Crimson
Jerry Fay
Dick Sweet
Homer Rose
Eugene Hammond
West Virginia
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Rose
Mountaineer
Giant
Sweet
Thorn
Hammond
West Virginia University
Roger
Seniors to Clash with Juniors in Inter-Class League
Seniors and juniors are set to meet Friday afternoon at Jefferson County field in the Inter-Class League. Both squads have trained steadily for weeks and enter in top condition with the seniors slight favorite.
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Benjamin Franklin Field
Greb and Barry win in Pittsburgh bouts
Harry Greb defeats Tony Marullo in 10 rounds and Jack Barry beats Mike Fedore in 8 rounds in Pittsburgh. The page also notes a Kansas City Star cartoon caption about Julia-Mary and a doctor, suggesting a light domestic gag.
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Pittsburgh
Harry Greb
Tony Marullo
New Orleans
Jack Barry
Mike Fedore
Julia
Mary
Muriel
Kansas City Star
Walter Johnson To Lead Washington In Final World Series Showdown
Pittsburgh street crowds wait as Walter Johnson battles Pirates in game seven. Sid Mercer notes Johnson's health and Harris reliance as the Senators seek a seventh game upset win. Johnson could be the edge for Washington if fit, while Pittsburgh fills starters with Adams, Yde, Morrison, and Oldham in reserve.
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Washington
Dutch Ruether
Coveleskie
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Ballou
Russell
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Aldridge
McKechnie
Lee Meadows
Yde
Morrison
Oldham
Sheehan
Babe Adams
Hughey Jennings
Shawkey Honored By Brookville Fans
Shawkey Day observed in Brookville Pennsylvania honors Bob Shawkey of the New York Yankees a Sigel native. He and catcher Wally Schang defeated Sykesville 8 to 1 allowing three hits and 18 strikeouts. A banquet was held in his honor last evening.
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Shawkey
Bob Shawkey
New York Yankees
Sigel
Wally Schang
Sykesville
Bob
Pirates Announce Purchase Of Star Coast League Pair
The Pittsburgh Pirates reportedly negotiated a $100,000 deal for Pacific Coast League stars Paul Waner and Hal Rhyne. Terms cited include $865,000 paid to San Francisco plus three players valued at $5,000 each, with Waner and Rhyne prices noted at $50,000 and $35,000 respectively.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Paul Waner
Hal Rhyne
Barney Dreyfuss
San Francisco
Pirates
Waner
Rhyne
Favorites Win Circuit Races at Lexington
In Cleveland Ohio on October 14 two favorites fell in the Cran wood track half mile harness events. Homefast driven by Ben Sturgeon won the 2:13 pace. In the 2:12 trot Peter S. driven by Bill Miller upset, with Santa the Great driven by Bob Whitehill challenging in the stretch. Betty Todd won the 2.23 trot for non winners with George Bennett at the controls.
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Homefast
Ben Sturgeon
Peter S
Bill Miller
Mike McDevitt
Syracuse
Bob Whitehill
Santa the Great
Patrick Todd
Betty Todd
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