Johnson and Meadows to pitch opening World Series game
Pittsburg Oct. 6 AP The two champion clubs place hopes in right handers with Walter Johnson for Washington and Lee Meadows and Vic Aldridge for Pittsburgh likely to start the opening two games. Coveleskie injury and rain contingency discussed as uproar builds over 45,000 seats.
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Fox’s Salt Lake Challenge Sparks West High Touchdown Bid
West High coach Fox rallies his squad for a Salt Lake test after two Ogden wins. Key players Eikrem Rhodes and Dempsey McGreal shine as West drills, aims to outpunt and outfight Salt Lake with a disciplined, fast backfield and strong line. Local coverage notes West’s punters Gross and Barrett, and previews Saturday’s clash against Salt Lake.
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California Bears Dominate Nevada In Stellar 1919 Style Win
Berkeley, Oct 6 A decisive 0-0 victory showcased California's poised, precise offense and disciplined program under Andy Smith. The article outlines policy pillars: talent development via summer and high school links, scholastic standards, stable coaching, and a balanced schedule emphasizing competition, finance, and ethics.
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RUN PRODUCERS ARE IMPORTANT IN BIG SERIES
Grounded at Pittsburgh, expert B Foster argues the key to the world series lies in players who can hit home runs with runners on. He notes Rodgers, Goslin, Harris, Bluege, Cuyler, Carey and Peckinpaugh as timely batters, and discusses strengths of Pirates and Washington hitters in 1925 context.
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Rain Predicted as Pirates Open Season in Pittsburgh
Weather forecasts call for rain and cooler weather on opening day in Pittsburgh as fans hope for an error in the forecast. Governor Gifford Pinchot will throw the first ball. Maria Wagner, famed Pirates shortstop from the 1908 pennant run, has left politics for journalism, with newspaper briefs noting the change.
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Minor league barnstorm tour bounds toward world series
In Los Angeles on October 6 arrangements near completion for a possible minor world series between Louisville of the American Association and the Pacific Coast League pennant winner. Louisville will travel to the coast after its series with Baltimore, playing en route against an all star major league club being organized. Disputes over series rules will be settled by Thomas J. Hickey and A. Williams.
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World Series ticket scalpers operate openly in Pittsburg
Pittsburg reports likely unmolested scalpers despite city ordinance. The city solicitor cannot find a state law barring scalping and prices run from 10 to 25 dollars per seat. Two offices already opened. spurious tickets have appeared in some city sections.
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Thief Branded on Fireman's Wife in Sleep
In Seattle on October 6 a frightened fireman's wife was branded with the letter T and a note left for her husband by two men and a woman claiming the mark means thief. The assailants also warned that the wife had stolen from her husband.
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Sphinx Cracking in Cairo as Government Doctors Old Statue
In Cairo on October 6, reports say the back of the sphinx is cracking and officials are treating the ancient statue. The fragmentary dispatch notes a government effort to repair the legendary monument.
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Pittsburgh Batting Down The Lineup Mentions Key Players
Earl Smith leads Pittsburgh in runs as catcher with Barnhart also present. Grantham could be used by a left handed pitcher but unlikely against a southpaw. Traynor and Wright drive in runs though Wright often overreacts at the plate.
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Dempsey Wills bout talk stirs New York rumor mill
In Niles Michigan last week Lewie joined Paddy Mulliau as articles were signed for a Dempsey Wills match. Fred Costain died three years ago leaving Mulliau without guidance while Raymond backs Mullins. Mullins seeks a major bout after years of delays and uncertain promises.
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Niles
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