Walter Johnson World Series - October 5 1924 NY City daily newspaper (The World) For Sale

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Walter Johnson World Series - October 5 1924 NY City daily newspaper (The World):
$31.50

The World, a major New York City daily newspaper, from October 5, 1924 ... NOT COMPLETE - also paper pages are out-of-order (previous owner has sports section first), only twenty pages (mainly sports) not in great condition (ragged/chipped/torn in spots) ... The newspaper describes the Senators' 12-inning loss to the Giants on October 4, 1924. While the legendary Walter Johnson struck out 12 batters, the Senators fell short in the opener. Earl McNeely is labeled "THE GOAT" (a term then used for a player responsible for a loss) - This was Washington's only World Series title in franchise history ... other World Series coverage/photos ... also "Orange County Four Wins Final Polo Match" indicating a successful season for that polo team ... The death of Lieutenant Burt E. Skeel during the Pulitzer Air Race, where his plane crashed at 300 miles per hour ... Sseizure of a rum-running ship ... etc....... Jsb 331