Making of Sox Favorites Considered Encouraging by Giants
Eddie Collins writes that the Red Sox look better than the Athletics in the season end series and that Connie Mack supports using the Giants attack to study Wood. He notes Boston’s catchers Cody and Wagner defend bases well, and that the Sox rest aids sharp play in the world series.
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Gossip for Motorists and Roads Boost in Early 20th Century
Article highlights Carl G Fisher and James A Allison backing a Boston led ocean to ocean highway with a $10 million goal, Goodyear contributing $300,000, and Maine funding road work. It notes automobile industry interest, Maine bond votes for roads, and a booming 1918 vehicle market with R C H Corp selling season success and growing exports.
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Giants Ready for World Series Clash With Red Sox
Baseball legend Christy Mathewson analyzes the 1912 World Series between the New York Giants and the Boston Red Sox. He argues the Giants, not the favorites, hold the edge due to pitching depth and confidence, noting Tesreau and Wood as top starters and detailing infield strength and player form.
Yale Coaches Pleased with Syracuse Showing Despite Omitted Meeting
Yale's weekly Sunday night coaches council was canceled as Head Coach Howe returned to New Jersey. The staff praised the Syracuse game noting improved punting and defense, changes in back formations, and no major injuries. Cooney ankle scrape mild, Arnold to resume Tuesday, and Talbot, Warren, Avery among guard and end candidates.
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Red Sox lineup for opening game in New York
Manager Jake Stahl indicated the opening game lineup would likely include Harry Hooper in right field Steve Yerkes at second base Tris Speaker in center Daffy Lewis in left with Larry Gardner at third Heinie Wagner at first Forrest Cady at short and Joe Wood catching with an undecided pitcher.
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Steve Yerkes
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Larry Gardner
Jake Stahle
Heinie Wagner
Forrest Cady
Joe Wood
Stovall Develops Another Lefty in St. Louis Pitching Rotation
Another of Stovall's Fart Hamilton, a rising St. Louis pitcher, is the second southpaw developed by Manager George Stovall. Last year Gregg showed his best pace under Stovall's direction. Hamilton has won one fourth of the Browns' victories this season.
Giants Announce World Series Opener Lineup
New York Giants manager John McGraw named the opening lineup for the world series contest on Tuesday. Listed positions include Josh Devore in left field, Larry Doyle at second, Fred Snodgrass in center, John Murray at right, Fred Merkle at first, Charley Herzog at third, John Meyers catching, Arthur Fletcher behind the plate, and Christy Mathewson as pitcher.
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Kling May Drop From Baseball
Boston Braves manager John G Kling may retire from baseball after an unconditional release from President James E Gaffney. Kling senses his successor is George Stallings, who managed Buffalo in 1912, though no official retirement notice has been delivered.
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Kling Says He May Leave Boston Nationals After Poor Season
Manager Kling announces he has not met with President Gaffney and cannot confirm continued control of the Boston club. He cites adverse conditions and limited new talent since Ward's departure, asks for unconditional release, and warns he may retire to focus on Kansas City business if not retained.
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