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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1913
Page
7
The piece previews the upcoming World Series with Giants as favorites and Athletics as hopefuls, noting fan sentiment and past upsets. It mentions players like Cobb and Johnson, debates over players’ rights and writing duties, and commission actions on story rights. The article blends hype with regulatory talk and sport figures across teams and venues.
The Newark Nationals and Philadelphia Americans edge toward the world baseball final with final arrangements by the National Commission. Herrmann and Joyner head the panel with Johnson and Valreidy on site as 15 officials prepare for the Tale Grounds opening. Tickets, workouts, lineup speculation, and a Philadelphia broadcast of final prep fill the day as McGraw’s Giants and Mack’s Athletics ready for a Tuesday start.
The 1912 baseball season ended with the pennant races settled in both leagues and the World Series looming between the New Yorks and Philadelphias. Philadelphia clinched second place after a late surge, while Chicago and the Pirates fell short of expectations. The Reds and Browns struggled, the White Sox faded, and Cleveland and Washington contended late, as standings shifted in final weeks.
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The final curtain of the 1911 National League season fell as Chicago beat Pittsburg in a slippery field. Evers led the lineup with only one regular, while recruits shone in batting and fielding. Scoring by innings shows Chicago 3 and St Louis 4 in a separate report after the Pirates game. Batters Coote Kelly Kaiowa Zarel Stach Bresnahan Hargrove and pitchers performed under difficult conditions. Umpires Lens and Day officiated.
The Constitution profiles Arthur Fletcher, Giants infielder and 1910 substitute, who won a regular shortstop role after Bresswell moved to Boston for Hero. Born in Edwardsville Wisconsin, 24 years old, Fletcher was purchased from Dallas in 1908 to join the New York club. He is tall, fast, and considered one of the surest shortstops in the National League.
In mid October action Detroit clinches a 9 to 3 win over Chicago as the White Sox struggle on offense. Lathrop allows heavy hits while Comstock and Williams struggle on Chicago’s mound. Umpires Loughlin and Ferguson call the game with Detroit compiling 9 runs on 12 hits while Chicago manages 3 on 4.
Electroscopes will show the World Series with plays recorded by a Grand Theatre device linked to Geids in New York and Philadelphia. The play will start Tuesday with doors opening early and coupon seats on the orchestra floor at fifty cents, balcony seats at a quarter.
Thorpes progress with the Giants hints at a future big league impact. The Indian athlete, once raw, has shown improved speed on bases and solid fielding, while learning from the bench during 1914 spring preparations. He remains a work in progress, needing patience at the plate to resist swinging at every pitch.
A speculative note suggests a player may join the regular lineup by midseason next year. Vac is described as unlikely to keep hold of players not showing ability, while McGrax weighs readiness for an Indian player to seize a chance and potentially become a sensation.
American featherweight Pal Brown defeated Australian Hubie Monegan in Sydney on October 5 by points after two 20 round entries. Monegan fought strongly but Brown secured the decision.
Chicago hotly contested two round 236 stroke best ball match at Riverside Country Club sees Charles Evans outplay Edward Ray and Harry Varden amid rain and gallery. Wood struggles with putter but Evans gains low medal scores, while Ray and Varden impress, Evans finishing 143 for two rounds.
Brunswick October 5 Special Providence club of the International league will hold spring training in Brunswick next season. Correspondence between local people and President Navin of the Detroit Armorican League club, owner of Providence, indicates a representative will visit Brunswick to review the setup. Brunswick offers the ball park and other concessions requested by Providence.
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