Matty recounts tense ninth inning and clutch play in World Series
Christy Mathewson narrates a dramatic game against the Athletics. He describes the Strunk at plate call, Plank's pitching, and a pivotal tenth inning bunt-like trick that produced two runs. He lauds McGraw, McLean, and the Giants as they capitalize on breaks, with Herzog and Fletcher delivering key hits and strong fielding from Wiltse and others.
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Barry
Willie
New York
Herzog
Fletcher
Doyle
Wiltse
Matty
George Wiltse
Lapp
McGraw
Bounder
George
Strunk
McLean
Connolly
Murphy
Dennis
McInnis
Larry
Plank
Connie Mack
Mack
Giants
Collins
Baker
Grant
Athletics
Bender
Meyers
Wiltie
Burns
Scrubs Hold Amherst Varsity Close In Scrimmage
Amherst scrubs defended well against the varsity, keeping the regulars to two touchdowns and adding a field goal. Tow opened scoring with a 15 yard run after a forward pass, while Warren and Rider contributed touchdowns for the first team. Rider later broke free for a 36 yard score on the final play.
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Amherst
Scrubs
Tow
Warren
Rider
Somerville Defeats Lawrence 12-0 In Season Opener
Somerville High beat Lawrence High 12 to 0 at the Somerville athletic field West Somerville yesterday afternoon. Bowen scored two touchdowns for Somerville while Lawrence reached Somerville's five yard line late in the fourth period. Referee Smith of Tufts Umpire McCarthy of Georgetown and head linesman Kelseth officiated. Four 10 minute periods.
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Somerville High
Lawrence High School
Somerville
West Somerville
Lawrence Lads
Lawrence
Hoban
Dorghty
Farnham
Delaner
Zelensberg
Meverimon
Er T
Maginnis
H. Robertson
H. Anderson
G. Rg
J. Perry Cushing
Hopkins
Callahan A. Anderson
G. Marsder
Wotigo
EL Perry Oe
Wty
Sas
Lowell Bianent Bean
Redman
Higgins Bowen
John Murphy
Kennis
Flemming
Bowen
Smith
Tufts
McCarthy
Georgetown
Kelseth
Fort Hill 5200 Reports Today's Game Standings
The Post Sporting Department offers live game standings by phone at Fort Hill 5200. Call for updated scores and game status during today's events.
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The
Post Sporting Department
Fort Hill
Post Sporting
Giants in Crippled Shape Face World Series
The Giants entered the world series with key players sidelined. Their hardest hitter and leading catcher were out, a pitcher played first base, and an infielder covered the outfield. McGraw and the team showed fighting spirit despite grim odds. Meters appears likely to miss the entire series.
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Giants
McGraw
Harvard Freshmen Triumph 25 0 Over Groton School
Harvard freshmen defeated Groton School 25 to 0 in a stubborn contest as Harvard pressed for every inch. Touchdowns by Hitchcock Harte Bowler Cunningham Harris and a four quarter pace defined the spirited game with Umpire Chadbourne and Referee Tufts.
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Groton
Oct. S
Harvard
Groton School
Groton Hers
A. Coolidge
Cunningham
Culbert
Lawrence
Morse
Coombe
Duncan
G. James
Livingston
Scuen
Dorman
Leighton
Deveau
Peabody
Davis
MacVeagh
Schermerhorn
Coolidge
Boyd
Olyphant
Stevens Harris
Aimes
R Bo
Coslidge
Hitchcock
Harte
Harris
Chadbourne
Tufts
Abdbot
Fort connects wires to worlds series grounds
A terse note describes direct wire connections to both worlds series grounds and urges obtaining the information by calling Fort.
Connie Mack Criticized for Unusual Ninth Inaction
Cobb argues Mack's sympathy prevented Prank from pinch hitting in the ninth. The remark calls the move a fatal mistake as teams chase big money and clinching wins.
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Connie Mack
Cobb
Connie
Haughton Demands Stringent Practice From His Team
Coach Haughton has seldom given his men such hard work as in recent days. The squad receives no rest as coaches push to mold individual excellence into cohesive team play.
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Haughton
Harvard Football Practice Report Promises Improved Showdown
The soggy Stad ium surfaced in a scrimmage where the varsity pressed the second team for 40 minutes, scoring four touchdowns with Logan, Hardwick, Soucy, and Mil holland contributing. Pen nock and Trumbull started at centre and right guard before Trumbull retired, and Soucy returned. Dick Wigglesworth and Bradlee shifted roles, while Freedley suffered a head injury sending him to the Stillman Infirmary. The squad awaits hospital news as Harvard seeks greater attack regularity and stronger defense against Williams.
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Varsity
Logan
Hardwick
Soucy
Milholland
Pennock
Trumbull
Sid
Th Hospital
Harvard
Williams
St Johns Prep Edges Lowell Textile 7–0 in Football
St Johns Prep defeated Lowell Textile 7 to 0 on a breezy afternoon. Devlin scored the touchdown and converted the extra point as the visitors held a lighter lineup. Referee Pulsifer, umpires MacCarthy and Nelson, with 10 and 8 minute periods.
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Lowell
St. John's
Lowell Textile
J. McDonough
Murphy
Lawsee
Colema
Butler
Adam Kenney
Csi
Gree Kelley
Fische Dromie
Creed
R T
Kyle
Morri McLaughlin
McDonough
Lan Lynch
Nees
Andrew Devin
Ess
Speelbh
Mitche Hutch
Summersly
Mitche Beresford
Crawford
St. John’s Prep
Devlin
Pulsifer
MacCarthy
Nelson
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America
United Shirt & Collar Co., Makers
Troy, N. Y
Shibe Park
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Post
Oldring
M’lean
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Crandall
Tesreau
National Baseball Playing Card Co
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