Mercer Captain Out For Season With Shoulder Injury
Mercer University halfback Herschel Forester dislocated his left shoulder in the win over Chattanooga and will miss the rest of the season. Coach Robbins faces a shortage at captaincy with a crucial Georgia Tech game coming a week away in Atlanta. The setback dampens Mercer’s hopes against Heisman contender Tech, though Robbins notes flaws exposed in the Chattanooga contest that he plans to fix.
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Different Manager Styles Let Stallings and Mack Dominate Teams
The Boston Braves and Philadelphia Athletics showcase contrasting managers George Stallings and Connie Mack. Stallings is active on the bench and vocal, while Mack directs silently by nods. Each leads in distinct ways, pushing their players from pennant pursuit through to the final games with differing temperaments and approaches.
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Careers of Rival Infielders Given in Tabloid Form
A brief history of the Athletics and Braves infields appears in The Baseball Magazine special. First basemen Charles Schmidt and John Melnnis, second basemen John Evers and Edward Collins, shortstops Walter Maranville and John Barry, and third basemen Red Smith and Home Tucker are profiled with birthplaces, residences, hands, heights, weights, ages, games, at bats, runs, hits, and averages.
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Pirates and Reds split NL doubleheader in Cincinnati
October 4 Cincinnati and Pittsburg closed the National League season with a doubleheader split. Pittsburg won game one 4 to 3 while Cincinnati captured game two 5 to 4. The second game was called by agreement after Pittsburg’s half of the seventh. Umpires Hart and Big Ter and Jame son Byron officiated in different games.
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Federal League results pace pennant chase and early scores
Baseball notes from October reports highlight Pittsburg beating Baltimore 6 to 1 in the first game, darkness ending the second with Pittsburg ahead 4 to 1. Chicago tops Kansas City 2 to 0 as Prendergast’s replacements help seal the win. Indianapolis defeats St Louis 15 to 4 in a high error game, Buffalo edges Brooklyn 4 to 3 as Anderson wins late. Historical mentions reference Mathewson’s 1905 shutouts and Coombs 1910 Cubs wins in past series.
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Who Will Win Worlds Series Neutral Stance
The writer asks who will win the world series and admits neutrality. The Athletics may win if the Braves falter, while Georgia angles color the discussion. The specter of J Franklin Baker and the war club haunt the choice, so the piece stays noncommittal.
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Athletics Ready for Series After Rest and Win Over New York
In October play the Philadelphia Athletics prepared for the World Series after a rest period, defeating New York 9 to 2. Manager Mack plans to start McInnis and other regulars against the Braves next Friday, with Walsh at first base, while Bush, Bressler, and Shawkey delivered strong pitching. Washington beat Boston 9 to 3 in heavy hitting by the Senators, with Collins pitching seven innings and Johnson contributing a home run. score by innings shows Washington ahead throughout. Umpires were Connolly and Teagan. only two games scheduled.
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Instill Fight in Braves Players Fuel Their NL Success
Two Braves players have driven the club’s success in the National League race. Their pep and heart inspire teammates, with Evers as captain and the Miracle Man’s savvy guiding the defense. Byers also faces the Athletics, using rapid mind and timely decisions to foil attacks in pivotal moments, as Boston fans rely heavily on these two stars alongside the team’s famed pitchers.
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Braves Won't Win a Game Says Hank O Day
Chicago Cubs manager Hank O Day predicts the Braves cannot win a World Series game against Connie Mack's Athletics. He cites Braves as weak, Stallings relying on Bender Plank, Bush and Bressler as threats, while noting Braves' nerves and summer strain.
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Pertinent Facts for Fans on World Series Games
Details for the World Series schedule list games in Philadelphia October 9 and 10 at Shibe Park and in Boston October 12 at Fenway Park with daily alternation after the first four games. Philadelphia hosts October 14 and Boston October 15, with a coin toss determining a seventh game location. If postponed or tied, teams stay in the city of the postponement until a legal game is played and a tie does not resume in the site of the tie. Officials announce plays at 1 o'clock Atlanta time. Series participants are the National League Giants and American League Athletics, with gate receipts and player shares outlined and a list of eligible players and managers for Philadelphia and Boston.
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St Louis Series To Start Today In Postseason Showdown
Edited by Dick Jemison notes the St Louis Cardinals favored to win the postseason series against the Browns starting this afternoon. It also mentions the New York Giants vs Yankees opening Thursday at the Polo Grounds and the Chicago White Sox vs Cubs opening Friday alongside the World Series start.
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Braves Will Receive Warm Reception In Philadelphia World Series Visit
Philadelphia October 5. Mayor Blankenburg congratulated Boston Mayor Curley on the Braves winning the National League and said Philadelphia will give the Braves a warm reception when they meet the Athletics for the world's championship this Friday. He invited the Boston executive to attend the games and also congratulated President Shibe of the Athletics.
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Denver Western League Team Wins Interleague Showdown
October 3 Denver’s Western League club defeated Indianapolis 11 to 8 in a cross league series, while Philadelphia and Boston hosted league games and standings looked to shift as the day’s action unfolded in major leagues.
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