Today is my father's birthday...

... and besides the usual gift, I thought I'd research some news from the day he was born.

Sunday, October 4th, 1925

• Harry Heilmann gets six hits in Detroit's doubleheader sweep over the Browns, 10–4 and 11–6, to edge out teammate Ty Cobb for the batting crown, .393 to .389
• St. Louis Cardinals 7, Chicago Cubs 5 at Wrigley Field
• President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed the first National Fire Prevention Week, October 4, 1925
• Richard Moore; Director, Composer (Music Score), Cinematographer, Actor, and Producer, was born in Jacksonville, IL
• 5,000 fans see the Rochester Jeffersons play to a scoreless tie with the Buffalo Bisons in a professional football game
• Holy Name Hospital was opened in Teaneck, NJ

Happy Birthday Dad!

God Bless...