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Big Six · 11-12-2005, 08:55 PM

Boston Globe, September 29, 1932

GUDAT'S GEM GIVES REDS 1-0 SERIES LEAD
Neal Brady Pitches Strong Game In Losing Effort

Special to the Globe by PAT O'FARRELL

CINCINNATI--I have nothing but fond memories of World Series experiences in Cincinnati, win or lose. For that reason, it was particularly enjoyable for me to travel here with the Red Sox for the first two games of this year's Series.

I had a chance to visit with several of the Reds players I came to know as rivals years ago, who have remained in Cincinnati since we all retired from the game. Roy Hitt, Del Mason, and I make it a point to get together with them each year when we attend the Hall of Fame inductions in Cooperstown. The opportunity to visit again at the Series, where our paths first crossed twenty or so years ago. Cincinnati is, like Boston, a great baseball city, and the atmosphere for the World Series is always electric.

Yesterday was absolutely no exception, and the capacity crowd was treated to a great pitching exhibition by two of the best in the game. The Reds' Marv Gudat has won at least 20 games in each of his first four seasons in the major leagues, and has improved every year. He demonstrated why he is considered one of the game's very best yesterday, shutting out our Red Sox, 2-0. We got eight hits, and Gudat walked three men, but when he had to, he bore down and made great pitches.

Judy Johnson, Chick Hafey, and Frank Frisch all had two hits, but all of them were singles. In fact, we didn't have an extra base hit off Gudat all day. Neal Brady pitched his usual great game for us, giving up only six hits and walking nobody. The only time he faltered was in the second inning, when Cuckoo Christensen, a good hitter, doubled in two runs. Those runs stood up, and Brady didn't allow another score either.

Bill Carrigan wasn't downhearted, though. He knows the players gave it their all, and he knows we have another of the best pitchers in baseball working tomorrow. Waite Hoyt won more games this season than anyone ever has, and I think he's a good bet to win another one tomorrow.

The Reds are a great club, with outstanding hitters like Evar Swanson, Earle Combs, Glenn Wright, and Bill Barrett. They have fine young players like Tony Cuccinello and Ernie Lombardi, and outstanding young pitchers like Wes Ferrell and Harlan Pyle. They will be tough to beat, especially after winning the first game in such fine fashion.

This is why there is nothing better in sports than a World Series.

11-12-2005, 08:55 PM	#902
Big Six Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,145	Game one Boston Globe, September 29, 1932 GUDAT'S GEM GIVES REDS 1-0 SERIES LEAD Neal Brady Pitches Strong Game In Losing Effort Special to the Globe by PAT O'FARRELL CINCINNATI--I have nothing but fond memories of World Series experiences in Cincinnati, win or lose. For that reason, it was particularly enjoyable for me to travel here with the Red Sox for the first two games of this year's Series. I had a chance to visit with several of the Reds players I came to know as rivals years ago, who have remained in Cincinnati since we all retired from the game. Roy Hitt, Del Mason, and I make it a point to get together with them each year when we attend the Hall of Fame inductions in Cooperstown. The opportunity to visit again at the Series, where our paths first crossed twenty or so years ago. Cincinnati is, like Boston, a great baseball city, and the atmosphere for the World Series is always electric. Yesterday was absolutely no exception, and the capacity crowd was treated to a great pitching exhibition by two of the best in the game. The Reds' Marv Gudat has won at least 20 games in each of his first four seasons in the major leagues, and has improved every year. He demonstrated why he is considered one of the game's very best yesterday, shutting out our Red Sox, 2-0. We got eight hits, and Gudat walked three men, but when he had to, he bore down and made great pitches. Judy Johnson, Chick Hafey, and Frank Frisch all had two hits, but all of them were singles. In fact, we didn't have an extra base hit off Gudat all day. Neal Brady pitched his usual great game for us, giving up only six hits and walking nobody. The only time he faltered was in the second inning, when Cuckoo Christensen, a good hitter, doubled in two runs. Those runs stood up, and Brady didn't allow another score either. Bill Carrigan wasn't downhearted, though. He knows the players gave it their all, and he knows we have another of the best pitchers in baseball working tomorrow. Waite Hoyt won more games this season than anyone ever has, and I think he's a good bet to win another one tomorrow. The Reds are a great club, with outstanding hitters like Evar Swanson, Earle Combs, Glenn Wright, and Bill Barrett. They have fine young players like Tony Cuccinello and Ernie Lombardi, and outstanding young pitchers like Wes Ferrell and Harlan Pyle. They will be tough to beat, especially after winning the first game in such fine fashion. This is why there is nothing better in sports than a World Series. __________________ My dynasties: The Base Ball Life of Patrick O'Farrell: 2014 inductee, OOTP Dynasty Hall of Fame Kenilworth: A Town and its Team: fun with a fictional league Last edited by Big Six; 11-12-2005 at 09:03 PM.