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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1912
Page
9
The Red Sox defeated Washington to set an AL record with 103 wins in a season, surpassing the 102 wins by the Athletics in 1910. They stand at 103 wins and 46 losses with three games left.
The Red Sox defeated the Senators 12 to 3 at National Park in the closing game of the season. Boston set an American League record for wins and halted Bob Groome’s nine game streak while tying Washington with the Mackmen for second place.
Griffith sought a second place with a New York trip looming but Boston rallied. The Sox benefited from Groome's control and a Boston defense error ridden day, giving the visitors easy scoring as Duffy Lewis delivered a key hit. Speaker reached on a first inning walk setup before Milan's throw mishap.
Washington, Oct. 1. Giants manager McGraw observed the Red Sox in action at the practice day. He watched their hitters closely and appeared impressed by their power but refused to comment on the Giants’ World Series prospects. He noted Joe Wood’s absence was felt.
The narrative follows a tense innings sequence with Speaker and Lewis delivering hits and runs. Key plays include Engle’s grounder scoring, Gandil driving in Moeller, and a late two run double by Wagner. Lewis collects four hits, Speaker reaches base repeatedly, and Yerkes shines on defense as the Senators succumb late.
The first rest period in weeks came for Robert McRoy, treasurer of the Red Sox, yesterday afternoon. He says the World Series grind is nearly finished and he can finally look ahead to daylight.
McRoy oversees the Boston affair with reserved seats. Index boxes hold winner names and duplicate slips. Thousands will mail tonight and tomorrow. Callers will be identified by ticket numbers, not names. Most reserve seats ready by Friday night for in town fans. out of town fans collect next week. Demand remains high despite no remaining seats.
New York manager John J. McGraw traveled to Washington to study Boston leader Jake Stahl as the Giants prepare to meet the Red Sox for the World Series. Marquard and Tesreau struggled in a Philadelphia tuneup as McGraw voiced confidence the Giants will triumph.
Philadelphia edged New York 4 to 0 as hits clustered off Keating. Salmon left in the fifth with a finger injury, Pennock relieved and finished by fanning Chase with a runner on third. The win leaves the Athletics tied for second with Washington.
New York October 1 Marquart and Tesreau had their world series workout today as Philadelphia hit at opportune times. Tesreau showed his poorest form since becoming a star while Chalmers kept New York hits scattered. Paskett starred with three hits and four RBIs. Pittsburgh 4 Chicago 1.
Timely hitting in the seventh and eighth innings powered St. Louis to a 3 to 2 win over Cincinnati. Cincinnati rallied in the ninth but couldn’t capitalize after Redding left and Burke entered with one out. Grant Hauser Almeida and Hoblitzell led the hits with several players contributing as St. Louis outplayed Cincinnati in a tight contest.
Adams held Chicago to four scattered hits while Pittsburgh bunched hits and capitalized on the Cubs errors for a 4 to 1 victory. The Cubs scored their lone run on a defensive miscue in the early innings.
Boston Automobile Dealers Association members toured a motor route from Boston to Littleton and enjoyed athletic events at Harry W Knights country estate. Arthur Hinchcliffe won the club tennis, J L Snow and others triumphed at traps, Frank Wing excelled in the 16 pound shot, and J H MacAlman praised the host before a chicken dinner in the log cabin.
New York will stage an exhibition game between the American League Yankees and available members of the National League Giants at the Polo Grounds to entertain Atlantic fleet officers and men mobilizing in the city from October 12 to 15.
The miniature cyclone yesterday forced an abrupt end in the Braves lead over the Braves in the third inning. A double bill is scheduled for today with the first game at 1 30.
Country Day School began practice with a large squad as Coach Currington aims for a first class eleven. Jose Harris was elected captain. Louis Morando and Elmer Bracken bush, former Everett stars, enrolled at Rock Ridge Hall. St Johns Prep and Medford High meet Danvers this afternoon after a scheduling change. Noble & Greenough also started practice with Jim Greenough leading the squad.
The Chicago Cubs plan to build a $700,000 grand stand that will seat 40,000 of its 60,000 capacity, as club management anticipates a pennant chase next season.
Remaining Red Sox games October 3 4 and 5 at Philadelphia are listed with the Phillies as opponents in Philadelphia.
Reported in Wisconsin the fight world eyes the Legislature as a bill similar to New Yorks Frawley measure is expected to pass soon. The rumor of boxing legalization spreads amid talk of a state sports bill.
Brookelym plays Boston Pittsburg visits Chicago and Philadelphia meets New York in today’s games. Billy Papke leaves for Paris to box George Carpentier later this month and will earn 5000 dollars while critics say boxing abroad offers little money.
Davies and Son and Henry Poole and Co highlight royal warrant tailors in London with elite names from Savile Row and Hanover Square. The display offers custom tailoring reproductions, rich fabrics, and a full English shop assortment including hats, scarves, boots, and accessories for discerning gentlemen.
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