Yankees Triumph in First Game of World Series
The Yankees beat the Giants 3 to 0 as Carl Mays shut down McGraw’s lineup backed by Frankie Frisch and Mike McNally. Ruth Meusel and others struggled against Mays while Frisch went 4-for-4 but received little support. Attendance was low due to police seating restrictions and pregame crowds were complicated by box-office access.
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Meusel Escapes Merkle Fate In Yankees Thriller
In the sixth inning the Yankees tally when Peck scores on a near homer by Meusel who forgot to touch first base. Meusel was called out but Peck’s run stood as one out and the crowd learned of Merkle’s famed baserunning lapse for comparison.
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First Game Official Score Drives Douglas Eighth Inning
Schang hit by batted ball after being struck out. Yankees 3 Giants 1 with key hits by McNally and Frisch. Frisch, McNally each steal a base. multiple sacrifice hits, double plays noted. Douglas and Barnes held to five and two hits respectively.
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B U Smoker Tonight At Boston University Club
The first get together and smoker of the year for Boston University men will be held tonight at the Boston University Men's Union on Newbury Street. A six piece orchestra will perform and boxing bouts will be featured along with a chalk talk by Tim Ward and talks by Tileston Plummer and Coach Whelan. Refreshments will be served to members and other university men.
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Whitman Leads Local Entertainment Efforts
Whitman oversees community entertainment programs coordinating events, venues, and schedules to boost cultural offerings and public engagement in the city.
Giants Unable to Show Their Speed in World Series Opener
New York Yankees defeated the New York Giants 3 to 0 at the Polo Grounds as Carl Mays outpitched Phil Douglas. Frank Frisch led the Giants with four hits while the Yankees relied on Ruth, Peckinpaugh, Miller, and McNally for the scoring plays and defensive plays. Meusel’s near homer was ruled out after missing first base.
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