Game 1 of the World Series Commissioner Landis orders the Pirates and the Senators to wear black armbands in memory of former Giants legend Christy Matthewson
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On October 7, 1925 — Before Game 1 of the World Series at Forbes Field, Commissioner Landis orders the Pirates and the Senators to wear black armbands in memory of former Giants legend Christy Matthewson, who died this morning at Saranac Lake, NY, of tuberculosis. Although the practice will become a common occurrence, this is believed to be the first time in major league history that teams have altered their uniform to acknowledged the passing of a fellow ballplayer.
Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators opens the World Series in Pittsburgh. A 5th-inning home run by Pie Traynor is the only damaging blow as Johnson strikes out 10 batters for a 4 – 1 Washington victory.
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