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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1912
Page
10
Giants manager discusses lessons from last year that boost confidence for the series against Boston. He praises Tesreau and other pitchers, notes weather and lineup decisions vary, highlights Meyers Wilson Herzog and others, and urges New York’s bid to win the world title.
Cy Young credits Heinie Wagner with guiding the Red Sox this season saying he is among the best at predicting and defeating opponents. Young lauds Wagner for his insight and competitiveness in leading the team.
The Giants held their final Polo Grounds workout facing the New York Americans, tail-enders of the 1912 AL race. Ford pitched for the Americans, while the Giants rested top pitchers. Doyle recovered from injury and Meyers slowed by a limp. Crowd included high schoolers and naval officers amid a large fleet presence.
The 1912 Boston Electric Show will feature live World Series reports from New York. Ninety loud speaking telephones installed with Western Electric will relay game updates. News service from the Boston Globe and special lines from New England Telephone & Telegraph Company.
The city buzzes as Giants supporters back McGraw amid ticket fever for the Polo Grounds opener. McGraw may start Mathewson over Tesreau, while New York hosts a sold out scene with Governor Foss aboard and 30 000 seats allocated for public sale.
Betting on the world series shows Boston money outweighing New York cash though New York backers seek longer odds. Bets at 10 to 8 were placed today as Boston appears favored in the wagering.
eager fans head to the Polo Grounds for the world series sale opening at eight in the morning with estimates of 10 000 in line. Weather turns chilly and misty but the game will proceed if rain holds. Smoky Joe to face the Giants and Cady to catch. McGraw keeps pitching plans secret before opening battle with the Red Sox.
Chicago Oct 7 Manager Callahan named Walsh to oppose Cheney in tomorrow's opening game between the Chicago American and National league clubs for the city championship. Umpires listed as Owens Brennan Connolly and Dineen.
New York Mayor William Gaynor invited Boston Mayor John F. Fitzgerald to his private box to see the Red Sox play the Giants. Fitzgerald accepted by telegram but predicted a victory by the Red Sox, praising Boston and its team as the finest ever organized.
The Boston Post reports the 1912 World Series opening at the Polo Grounds with the Red Sox confident to face the Giants. Joe Wood is favored to pitch for Boston while McGraw withholds his starter. The piece touts pitching, fielding, and hitting as the winning formula and notes key players and game-day expectations.
The final game of the World’s Police Championship Post series will be played at 10 30 p m on Wednesday Oct 9 at the National League Grounds. Newton Police, managed by William J Kiley, faces Metropolitan Police led by Myer Frederick E Brookins in a decisive pennant bout.
A note indicates Cy Young's advance story will appear on Page 14. The marker confirms publication scheduling and page placement for the upcoming feature.
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