Pirates Lose Opener as Johnson Dominates Washington
In the first game of the World Series at Forbes Field, Walter Johnson hurled a masterful eight innings for the Senators, striking out 16 and only allowing two hits as Washington beat Pittsburgh 4 to 1. Joe Harris homered for the Senators, while Pic Traynor provided the Pirates' lone score with a late homer. Johnson praised his teammates while Pirates manager Bill McKechnie acknowledged they could not hit Johnson.
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Barney) Johnson
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Traces of snow at Sioux City and city life missives
A collage of era headlines and quips about winter cold and clothing shortages. A Michigan man laments frost and lack of warmth while readers mock fashion and underwear ads. A circus of quick wit spans boxing, horseplay, and hometown bets as frost bites the season.
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Cubs and White Sox Battle 19 Innings To Tie 2-2
Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox opened the Jelly series with a 2-2 tie after 19 innings as darkness halted play yesterday. Grover Cleveland Alexander held the Sox in check until a rough march of 20 hits, while Ted Blankenship yielded 11 runs before relief.
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World Series Notes From Tiltsbureh and Beyond
Fragmented notes describe chaotic first game scenes with players Scathers and Pinchot, fans crowding downtown for tickets, and umpire rulings on balls pushed back by photographers. Mentions Traynor and a homer, with receipts estimates and curious crowd details.
Iowa Grid Coach Aifts Backfield
Jows City Iowa practice for Iowa U grid team yesterday afternoon. Freshmen Schirmer Cuhel Dauber Graham Fry Kutsch Roberts Hogan work with backfield to form strong attack. St Louis plans for a special train to Town City as the Bills meet the Hawks. St Louis coach Dan J Savage and Notre Dame all American Harvey Brown referenced.
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Sad Sam Jones Analyzes Winner Pitching From Yankees
Pittsburgh report on Walter Johnson and Yankees ace Sad Sam Jones. Analysis of the World Series game pitching strategies, noting Bathey’s fastball and the curve, Meadows and Lee’s hitting, and the importance of mixing pitches to disrupt batters.
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Omaha event highlights blur in Blister and rifle matches
In Omaha Nebraska and Wisconsin rivals dominated the Blister and rifle matches tied to the American Legion convention. Tulsa Oklahoma caused a one day postponement for the anticipated bout between Jay Strangler Lewis and Wayne Big Alot.
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Lage Wins Scrap At Electric Park In Welter Bout
Lage defeats Phil Longo in an eighth round welter clash at Electric Park. The Marshall County challenger struggled with timing but surged in the fourth, smashing Longo to style a decisive triumph as the Cedar Rapids boxer controlled the pace. Caddy Kelly drove home long drives and six hole-outs in the semi windup with Irish Hal Ligan. Kid Sea of Mt Vernon drew four rounds with Brick Murphy in a spirited bout. Ralph Alexander, promoter and referee, promised more open air fights at Electric Park next season.
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Boxing at the Forum Promises New Winter Program
Sports note: interest grows for winter events at the Forum. The promoter eyes a first boxing program, aiming for a near January month debut, signaling a busy season ahead for athletics at the venue.
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