Evening Star Newspaper, October 11, 1925, Page 117

‘BASE BALL "EXTRA! 29,748, Entered as second class matter post office, Washington, D. C. No. 1,073—No. > WITH DAILY EVENING EDITION 2 » unday WASHINGTON, D. C, OCTOBER 11, 1925 _ i+ ‘CENTS. UM Means Assotiated Prese. GRIFFS WIN, 4 TO 0 GOSLIN AND J. HARRIS HIT HOMERS; JOHNSON ' GETS SECOND VICTORY Nationals‘Take 3 t0~l Lead in Series—Play Brilliantly For Victory. g i YDE IS DRIVEN.FROM MOUND BY TERRIFIC ATTACK IN THIRD Batting Order of Champions .Shifted, Bluge Remaining Out of Line-up—Rec- ord Crowd Out for Fourth Game. BY DENMAN THOMPSON, Sports Editor, The Star. GRIFFITH STADIUM, October 11.—The Champions humbled the Pirates for the third time this afternoon and came within hail- ing distance of their second World title. The score was 4-0. With three victories to their credit against one for the Cor- sairs, the Griffmen have to take but one of the next trio of contests scheduled to retain their laurels. Johnson, who impressively vanquished the Pirates in the opening setto at Pittsburgh, when he fanned ten men in limiting the Buccaneers to five scattered hits and one run, brilliantly repeated this triumph. The champions unleashed a terrific attack in the third, Goslin slamming a homer with two on, and Joe Harris, next up, also hitting for the circuit. Emil Yde was the victim, and was derricked in favor of Johnny Morrison. With the weather vastly improved over semi-arctic conditions prevailing yesterday, the largest crowd that ever witnessed a sporting event in Washington was in prospect when the attendance figures were checked. Not only was the temperature many de- grees higher than during the Saturday exhibition, but only a mild breeze prevailed in comparison with the 25-mile-an-hour gale that swept clouds of dust across the field hampering players and in- conveniencing spectators a lot. Manager Harris deemed it advisable to give Oswald Blucge; the agile third baseman who was beaned by Vic Aldridge in Thurs- day’s game at Pittsburgh, another day of rest, although Oss was able to be out, being spied occupying a choice seat among the citizenry back of the Washington dugout. This gave Buddy Myer, the 20-year-old rookie from New Orleans, a chance to hoid forth at the far corner another day at least. . Boss Bucky made a slight shift in his batting order by dropping Myer to eighth position and moving Ruel to seventh place. -Joe Harris also was moved up a notch in view of the fact that the Pirates were using a lefthander, being put in fourth place, and Judge being dropped to fifth. Pilot ;\h’Kgchnic, of the Buccancers, switched from the hither- to exclusive right-handed aspect which the series has had by sending Yde to the slab. The star southpaw of the Corsairs led all National League pitchers in 1924, and has a record this season with the Bucs of 17 games won FIRST INNING. PITTSBURGH—Johnson cut the Leart of the plate with a strike with his first delivery to Moore. A high one inside and a low one inside w followed by another perfect Moore then fouled off one before lofting to Rice in center. Johnson chased Carey from his position with three successive inside deliveries. Walter then slipped over one strike, but failed to Jocate the plate on the next delivery and Max walked. Cuy- ler fouled off two strikes and’ then rolled to Stan Harris, who ran far to his left to ear the ball and toss out Kiki as Carey moved to second. Barnhart took a hook strike follow- ing one ball, fouled one back of the stands, and then missed his swing for a third strike. No runs WASHINGTON—Rice was given a big hand as he strode to the plate in recognition of his great catch - of Smith's nearhome run _yesterday. After taking one 11 and a strike, Sam bounded to Wright. Yde hurled three straight balls before getting a strike over to Stan Harris, who walked on'the next delivery, a low one. Yde curved a strike over on Goslin and followed with three straight, wide ones before again Jocating the plate. The next was far wide of its mark, and Goslin also walked, as the crowd started to roar. At this point Johnny Morrison started warming up in the bull pen with Catcher Spencer. Joe Harris tok a strike, spurried two wide ones, fouled a second strike, and then hit into a_double play, Traynor to Moore to Grantham. ns SECOND INNING. PITTSBURGH—Traynor was cred- ited with a e on his hot smash down the third-hase line. which Myer knocked down, but could not hold. On the second ball pitched Wright bound- ed to Peck in deep short and Rajah forced Traynor witk throw to Stan Harris. CGrantham scratched a hit to Myer on a high bounder which Buddy could get but one hand on, Wright taking second. Peck came in for Gooch's roller and tossed him out, as Wright and Grantham ad- vanced a mnotch apiece. Yde sent a s. No runs. WASHINGTON—Judge popped to Wright on the third ball pitched. Peck passed up one ball and one strike and then sent a slow roller towa which Traynor grabbed on the fly and ferried to Grantham. Ruel had two strikes and one ball when he singled sharply to center for the first safety off Yde. Myer fouled off Yde's first delivery and took a_strike with a ball sandwiched in between. Another ball and then Buddy took a third strike. No runs. THIRD INNING. PITTSBURGH—Moore lined the frst ball pitched to Goslin, who got it after a short run. Carey also con- nected with the first delivery and flied to Joe Harris close to the bleachers in right. Cuvler had two ball8 and one No r pitch. | and 9 lost. | strike when he whacked sharply to Stan Harris, who slipped to his knees to prevent the ball taking a bad hop past him, and got up to flag Kiki at the initial station. No runs. WASHINGTON — Johnson had 2 strike sandwiched between two balls, | fouled off one and then singled down | the left-field line, but in trying to | stretch the blow was easily flagged |at second on Barnhart's throw to | Wright. Moore made a sensational | diving stop of Rice's bounder close to second, ‘but could not untangle him- self in time to get up and throw. Stan Harris bounded to Grantham, whose throw to Wright was fumbled by the j shortstop and Rice was safe on second, { Wright being given an error and Grantham being credited with an as- sist. Goslin then met Yde's first de- {livery and lined it to left center. The { ball took one hop and went over the low railing in the temporary seats for ia home run, scoring Sam_ Rice and Stan Harris ahead of him. Before the cheers greeting this_feat had died away Joe Harris dulfficated Goose's Moon's wallop was an even arder rap and carried on the fly | high up into the concrete stands in left, as the throng yelled itself hoarse. This unsettled Yde, who walked Judge, and then was waved to the {bench. .ilis place’ was taken by | Johnny Morrison, curveball artist of the Buccanneers, who pitched the ninth | inning of the opening contest in Pitts- | burgh, when he was solved for hits by Goslin and Bluege, which produced one run. Morrison came in with four runs over, one out and one on. Morri- son's first delivery was a strike, which Peck looked over. Rajah then fouled |a second strike. On’ the next ball | Judge died stealing, Gooch to Moore. Peck fouled off another and then singled sharply between Wright and Traynor. On the first strike to Ruel Peck successfully essayed a steal of econd, sliding into the bag under ooch’s wide throw to Moore. Ruel waited out the full string for a base on balls. Myer awkardly swung for {a strike. on the first delivery, looked over threc straight balls and then forced Ruel, Moore ferrying his roller to Wright. Four runs. FOURTH INNING. PITTSBURGH—Barnhart fouled to Ruel on the first ball pitched. John- son chased to his right for Traynor's | bunt and tossed to Judge for a close | decision at first. Pie had evidently aimed the tap at Myer, who has loocked none too impressive afleld. With two balls and as many strikes, Wright sent a hopper to Stan Harris. No runs. WASHINGTON — Johnson took a third strike after looking over two balls. Rice fouled off ome and then slashed a drive toward deep short, | which Traynor intercepted, but slip- ped in fielding and could not attempt a throw, Sam being crediteg with his second straight hit. Stan Harris pop- ped to Barnhart. Goslin missed a vi- clous swing after inspecting two wide \ HIGH LIGHTS Secretary of State Keéllogg' congratulating Manager “Bucky” Harris and wishing him the best of luek. Br National N THE FOURTH GAME OF THE WORLD SERIES A little conference at the start of the game. Ossie Bluege, star third baseman of the Washingtons; who was struck By ‘a pitched ball in the second Photos. game at Pittsburgh, talking with Manager Hagris. then stood and watched a third:sail by. No runs. = FIFTH INNING. # PITTSBURGH — Grantham . feuled to Ruel after waiting for the 3 full count. Gooch had one strike and two balls when he lofted to Goslin. «Mor- rison missed two swings and fouled one off before flying to Rice. No runs. ‘WASHINGTON —Joe Harris _had two balls and as many strikes when he swung for strike three. Catcher Gooch dropped the hall, but® flagged with a toss to Grantham. With a count of two and two, Judgé bounded to the box, Morrison knoeking: the rap and then ferrying to Grantham. Peck missed one swing, took andther strike and inspected: a_pair,.of; Avide ones before whiffing. No rufis. SIXTH INNING. PITTSBURGH—Moore’s . second strike was a second attempt to_bunt. After taking two balls, he theniskied high to Goslin. Myer moved.in as Carey came up. Max took one strike and - two balls and then. beat .out a bunt down the first-base litie, ‘Judge fielded the ball, but Johnson indde no effort to cover first, and Stan Harris got there too late to take Joe's throw and effect. a put-out.. Cuyler missed two healthy cuts, took one ball with a foul and then. fanned-as Carey, ob- taining an enormous lead off Johnson, stole second base, easily beating Ruiel’s belated throw to Stan Harfis. John- son slipped a second strike over on Barnhart after pitching three straight balls. Clyde fouled one amd then lifted a high fly, which Ruel got under on the line close to third base. No runs. WASHINGTON—Ruel met thé first bail pitched for a line single to left, thereby maintaining his batting aver- age of .1000 for the day. Myer pop- ped to Grantham in an cffort to sac- rifice. Johnson « protested - Umpire Moriarty’s called strike on Morrison's first delivery, Walter contending he had pulled his bat back. Johnson top- ped a swing in front of the plate. Gooch hurled the ball to second too ! late to force Ruel, but. Wright relayed to Grantham, flagging Johmson, who merely loafed on his way to first. Moore tossed out Rice. No runs, ty SEVENTH INNING. PITTSBURGH — Traynor “had -one strike and two balls when he stung a single past second, base, Wright connected with the first ball pitched for a liner toward right fleld. Stan Harris leaped and speared the ball in his gloved hand and then tossed.to Judge, to double up Traynor. Grant- ham had a count of two and two when he hit savagely to Judge, who succeeded only in knocking the ball down and did mot risk a throw to ones. He fouled another !strike and ¢ Johnson, who “ran~ over ! to Vi Eover.: {one and one Gooch lofted to Stan Harris in short center on’the first ball pitched. No runs. ‘WASHINGTON—Stan - Harris had two strikes and one ball when he rap- ped a safety to left, his first' real hit of the series. On Morrison's third attempt to catch Bucky off first the ball almost got away from Grantham. Goslin took one Lall and then. skiedg Lhigh to short center.. Wright, Tray- nor and Carey all tried to get under the ball, but none succeeded in touch- ing it, and it fell for a Texas League single, Stan Harris stopping at- sec- ond. . Morrison hurled three straight balls before getting a:strike over on Joe Harris. He followed with another , good one, and Moon, after fouling one off, sent Barnhart back to the extreme limits in left, where Clyde caught his liner with aleap in front of the low railing. Judge took two baMs and then:rolled to Grantham, whose throw to Wright forced - Goslin at second. Grantham fell down in throwing the ball and could not get back in time to take the throw from Wright. On an attempted double steal Morrison threw to Grantham, who threw - to Gooch at ‘the plate. 'Stan Harris ap- peared to have beaten the throw by a safe margin, but Umpire Moriarty ruled otherw as Bucky registercd violent .protest.. No.runs. . e EIGHTH INNING. PITTSBURGH—Bigbee batted ' for Morrison and died on three pitched balls when he popped to Stan:Harris. Moore took one ball and then singled to center. The count on Carey was when he also popped to Stan Harris close to the foul line. After taking one strike, Cuyler flied to Joe Harris. No rums. ~ WASHINGTON—Babe Adams, hero of Pittsburgh’s world serles with the Tygers 16 years ago, went to the mound for the Pirates. Peck inspected a wide one gnd then rolled slowly to Traynor. Ruel slashed a safety over third base, which was good for two sacks. It was Muddy’s third h® in as many legal times at bat. Myer beat out an infield hit, Ruel going to third. ‘With the squeeze play on, Johnson bunted in front of the plate and Gooch seized the ball and tagged at Ruel on the lne. Umpire Moriarty called him out, although it appeared the catcher had failed in au effort to tag Mudy. This contention was strengthened when Gooch went all the way down to third base to toe the bag in an effort to be on the safe side. This left Myer on second and Johnson on first. Rice had a count of two and two when he foreed Johnson, Wright to Moore. No runs. NINTH INNING. . > ‘» ‘PITSBURGH—- Barnhurt waiked. AB. 4 3 Moore, 2b Carey, cf uyler, rf Barnhart, If.... ‘Traynor, 3b Wright, ss. Grantham, 1b. Gooch, c.... Yde, p.... Morrison, p Adams, p. Bigbee . - RN S T PITTSBURGH CePOCHONSO T ooNOwW Totals..... | Rice, cf S.'Harris, 2b j Goslin, M. iJ. Harris, rf Judge, 1b v .Peckinp-uglu 58 {Ruel, c. S |Myer, 3b. ‘Jolm.lon, P. Totals Pittsburgh. | Washington. Two-base hit—Ruel. Home runs—Goslin, J. Harris. Stolen bases—Peck, Carey. Double plays—Traynor to Moore to Gunth-ml;‘;. Harris to Judge, Left on bases—Pittsburgh (5) ington (8). { Traynor hit into a double play, Stan Harris tagging Barnhart and firing to Judge. Stan Harris threw out Wright. No runs. —_— New aluminum produced in the United States in 1924 had a value of FEEBOTIO0S + * =0 Ryx 0 W Bighee batted for Morfison in the eighth inning. ‘WASHINGTON elceqegeecoeoc Kloccoasmenoous ] - [ ] ‘mlocooocrmeococel k4 P Y ecuCaNWS l»—r-w-‘c'-'fl'-‘n: [—conaepao Jcoocce°oc5 - [ ] - - < [ 8 [ (1] (] o n balis—Off Yde, 3; off Mor- Johnson, 1. t—By Yde,,1;-by Morri- i 2 1:3 innings; off R a0 MeBormine T fiehel at Scalpers Prices. ,Base ball enthusiasts who were not already supplied’ with - tickets made last-minute efforts to buy pasteboards entitling them to the privilege of wit- nessing the day’s game. However, when the price of a bl quoted &t $10 ‘théy rebelled.’ - STANDS BLOSSOM OUT IN RIOT OF COLOR AS FRIENDLY SUN SMILES Furs and Blankets Give Way to Brilliant Autumn Conteésts as Cold Is Routed. OPTIMISM OF PLAYERS RETURNS WITH PASSING OF CHILLY BLASTS Huge Crowd Out for Sabbath Game and Seats Are Filled Early. Bleuge Views Battle From Grand Stand Seat. s GRIFFITH STADIUM, October 11.—A warm:autumnal sun smiled benevolently on Griffith Stadium today as nearly 40,000 rabid base ball fans gathered to witness the fourth world cham- pionship battle between the Nationals and the Priates. It was a day in sharp contrast with that of the opener here vesterday, when an angry northwest gale whipped at the hud- dled thousands banked about the field. The elements the!Sab-" bath afternoon bode naught but good for those who hoped to see the veteran Walter Johnson repeat his victory of the first game, ST cheerful sky lent supreme optimism to players and specta-+ tors alike. Instead of the drab array of humanity:that swathed itself in heavy furs and wraps for yesterday’s encounter, the stands blossomed out today with a riot of color. Stands Resemble Rainbow. Ardent woman fans did not neglect the opportunity withal to sport their latest Fall creations, and the ensemble formed 2 monster rainbow background as a setting for what was ex- pected to be one of the most critical tests of the big series. Today's game and tomorrow’s, if packed away in the Griffith- money bags, would mean Washington's second world champion- ship in 2.1ow, a remarkable feat for a team which for many years had been the joke of its league. 3 7 Ossie Bluege, whose head was injured by a fast ball hurled at him in.the first game by Lee Meadows, Pittshurgh p:gg&eé,‘ watched the game from a reserved seat in the lower grandstand. He sat beside his sweetheart, who has helped nurse him. | Buddy In Bluege's place at third base was Myer, flashy young minor league recriit, who made a name for himself by his zippy work in Satur- day’s contest, Biuege's condition is not serious, it was stated, but Trainer Martin thought best to keep him out | of the fray for a-while longer. Record Crowd on Hand. About 15 minutes before the game was to start the Washington team | took the filed for some snappy flelding | practice, amid a hearty cheer from | the stands. | nary flourish leading to the grand It was the final prelimi- final of the day. & When the umpires called “play ball.” the stadium was jammed to its ful est standing room capacity. It was as large an assemblage as ever witnessed a sporting event in the Capital. There was not an inch of space in the aisles and runways but was covered with a | throng of humanity. The beloved Walter, main stay of the team today, began Warming up on the sidelines 10 minutes before game time. _He did not exert himself ap- parently, saving every bit of energy to put behind his smoke ball, when the menacing Pirates came to the plate. Secretary of State Kellogg repre sented the Government at the battle. He is a real fan, and assisted in holst ing the pennant to the flag pole at the opening game here this season. The secretary posed with Clark Grifith for the news photographers. Many Notables Present. Many other notables dotted the boxes and the lower grandstand, ac- companied by their fashionably dress- od wives and daughters. Due to a delay in putting the infield into shape again after flelding prac- tice, the game did not get under way until several minutes after 2 o'clock. The slight postponement served only to raise fans to fever heat. The tense eagerness of the thousands walt- ing to see Bucky Harris, Walter John- son and company defend themselves against the threatening fourth assault of the “Smoky.City’" corsairs. The playing field was in superb con- dition today, even in better condition than yesterday, when a stiff northwest wind lashed the dirt infield dry and sent clouds of dust scurrying into th,’ eves of the players. Reddy O'Dea’s ground force worked vigorously with their drags and they wet the infield down, whereupon the Nats proc to tear it un again in practice. Pirates Limber Up Indications were that today's crowd would exceed by several thousand that at the opener here. There were but few “standing room only” guests vesterday, due to the biting weather, but by midday today the sun shone brightly on a long line of such pa~ trons that extended from Georgia aye- nue booths to V. street. 3 The crimson-trimmed Pirates ap- peared in their dugout at 1 o'clock and proceeded to indulge in some practice with a vengeance. 'From the determined attitude they dis- played in fielding sharp grounders and swinging their bats in practice clouting, it was apparent the Cor- sairs were girding themselves cutlases and belaying pins to stave oft the damaging ‘counter-attacks of the smoke-eating Griffmen. The Pirates tooK the fleld for bat- ting practice about an hour before game time and made every minute count. The patrons in the left field pavillion were in constant danger of {Continued on Page 2, Column 1) COLE IS ACQUITTED OF MURDER CHARGE Jury Out 2112 Hours Before Clearing Wealthy Manufacturer of Slaying Ormond. By the Associated Pre ROCKINGHAM, N. C., October 11.- ‘W. B. Cole, wealthy manufacturer, to- day was acquitted of the miirder of ‘W. W. Ormond, former suifor of his daughter. The judge held that Cole will have to have a sanity hearing Fuesday, since the defendant had pleaded tran- sitory insanity as a part of his de- fense. Cole also claimed that he shot in self defense and that Ormond had slandered Miss Elizabeth Cole, his daughter. ‘The fury deliberated twenty-one and one-half hours, . taking three ballotsi ‘On the first, the voté was eight for ac- quittal and four for conviction, while on the second the count was eleven to one. Two Cents Only Is Price of This Base Ball Extra Edition of The Star MISSINGMAILFLYER 1S FOUND KILLED ! Pilot, Badly Hurt, Died of Ex- posure—Mail Sacks Found Intact. By the Associated Press. BELLEFONTE, Pa., October 11.— The body of Charles Ames, the air mail pilot who disappeared 10 days ago during a regular flight with mail, was found today on a mountainside four miles east ‘of Bellefonte. The plane was not badly- wrecked' and the cargo of mail was‘found in- tact. It was belleved the aviator, Ih- jured when the plane crashed, died of exposure. g < The plane was found resting near the top of a mountain and just beyond a Hecla Beacon which guides air mail pilots during night flying. ¢ This led; postal officials {6 fhe view that Ames fell while try! ,}!o’ make a landing: near the light. P o PR ENGINEER'S BODY. FOUND: RICHMOND, ¥Va., October 11 UP). in the caye-in of the Churchill. tus 3 of the Chesapeake and OMNlo * way herg & Kriday,.Qctober 2, wya: recovered fusi night. :