Puzzling 1925 World Series Chatter by Pirates Catcher
The 1925 World Series offered lively chatter from Pirates catcher Oil Smith toward Washington batter Goose Goslin. The exchange, mostly playful, raised questions about whether constant talk influenced play. Umpires would likely crack down more in the postseason, though the Pirates prevailed through strong hitting and pitching.
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Oil Smith
Pittsburgh
Washington
Goslin
Smith
Babe Ruth
Pirates
Carey
Traynor
Wright
Cuyler
Spighee
Erea
Sam Rice
Joe Harris
Bells and Town Clocks in Helland and Belgium
In the middle of the fifteenth century towns eased reliance on clocks by using three or four small bells for pre striking signals. Bells expanded in number and scale to produce brief melodies at hours and half hours. Automatic playing evolved into a keyboard system like an organ with bell notes and pedals for heavier bells, shaping the carina over centuries. A classified ad in The News reportedly brought results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helland
Belgium
Tough Year for Champions Across Sports in 1925
The article notes widespread dethronements across boxing tennis golf and wrestling in 1925 while a small group of champions like Bill Tilden Walter Hagen Bobby Jones Harry Greb Mickey Walker and Seabiscuit? Actually Stefen Wills hold their crowns. Jack Dempsey remains atop the heavyweight ladder but not defending his title.
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Eddie
Cannonball
Martin
Tommy Gibbons
Mike McTigue
Hoppe
Lewis
Munn
Zbyszko
Jake Schaefer
Wille Hloppe
Cyril Walker
Bill Melhorn
Marrison Johnston
Edith Cummings
Dorothy Campbell Hurd
Bill Tilden
Walter Hagen
Bobby Joes
Harry Greb
Mickey Walker
Sfelen Wills
Jones
Greb
Dempsey
Tilden
Bill Johnston
Hager
Helen Wills
Kitty McKane
England
Micky Walker
Dave Shade
Jack Dempsey
Jack
Melude
Firpo
Soldiers Open With a Win Over Demolays
The First Military quintet defeated DeMotay five 47 to 25 on the State Armory court to begin its march toward the city basketball championship. Vic Krebs and Crawford Falk fueled the victory while Carter and Shipley starred on defense and offense respectively.
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Soldiers Page
State Armory
Elworthy
Houck
Creally
Krebaia
Shipley Ra
Falk
Iz Esteriy
Phebus
P. Sbipler
Filling Stadium Worries Touch Every Coach
A veteran coach and Big Ten athletic director discuss how modern stadiums raise financial and scheduling pressures for football programs. They note high overhead, limited home games, and the need to fill large venues with undefeated or pivotal matchups driving attendance and revenue.
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Billy Evans
Big Ten
College football coach earns fame and big pay
The dialogue argues that a college football coach is a major figure on campus and deserves generous pay. The dispute centers on a comment about Al's wife, though Al is a bachelor. The exchange highlights the principle behind the quarrel.
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Jam
Joe
Bill
Jim
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Helen, Mills
Bobby Jones
Flagen
Walker
Nature Magazine
Staub
Cord Tire
F.w.staub & Sons, Tire Dept
Fourth & Market Sts
Lfe
the Haberdashery
Ladie
J. T. Miller
Frederick Md
Francis Scott Key Hotel
C. E. Culler CO
Frederick
Maryland
Foxy Old Santa Claus
Hudson & Bell
North Market Street
Nicodemus Ice Cream Co
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