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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1922
Page
12
The Giants dominated the 1922 World Series, beating the Yankees four straight. Artie Nehf pitched well as Joe Bush struggled, and New York could not match New York’s hitting as the Giants outplayed them at every angle. The sensational series seals a historic win for John McGraw’s club.
A reader seeks answers on who killed Luther McCarthy in a discussed contest and who participated. Questions cover World Series games counts, the number of series played, pennant leaders, ties, home runs, and Meusel brothers nationality, plus seating for a late Arena event.
New York report details world series receipts and payouts for the Polo Grounds clubs. It notes five games produced total attendance 185,047 and receipts $605,475 with $120,554 to charity. Players’ shares total $484,921, divided among teams and runners-up, while champions Giants and losers Yankees face unequal splits and league treasuries.
New England welterweight champion Eddie Shevlin faces Pacific coast champion Dave Shade in a highly anticipated bout at the Boston Arena. Both camps claim a path to Jack Britton's crown with a possible title shot for the winner. The main event follows three undercard eight rounders as Roxbury fans rally behind Shade and arena officials finalize plans.
Jack Malone's middleweight clash with Johnny Karr at Mechanics Building is moved to Friday night due to tonight's Shevlin Shade bout at the Arena. The Triple A management says the change gives fans a rest between programs and allows extra prep time for Malone and Karr. Both fighters will train in local gyms in the interim.
A general hockey meeting at the B A A is set for Wednesday at 5 o'clock. Thomas J. Kanaly of the B A A and United States Hockey League executive committee urges all hockey enthusiasts to attend to discuss plans for the coming local season. The main league meeting is expected in October.
New York reporters recount a dismal scene after the Giants defeated the Yankees to claim the world championship. Fans waded through mud at the Polo Grounds as managers and gamblers voiced frustration at losses and perceived quitters.
The Giants clinched the World Series with a 5 to 3 victory, four straight wins excluding the tie, as George Kelly drove in two crucial runs in the eighth. The Yankees mixed miscues and strong defense from Frank Frisch and Bullet Joe Bush, while Lee King and Norman McMillan contributed to the late rally.
Official batting and fielding averages show the Giants surpass the Yankees in pitching batting base running and generalship. Groh Frisch Meusel lead the Giants with strong hitting while Meusel and Pipp pace the Yanks with six hits each Aaron Ward contributes two solo homers the only homers by either side in the series.
Boston boxing fans await Eddie Shevlin as he faces a pivotal bout at the Boston Arena. A victory could earn him a chance at Britton’s crown, while a loss would still reflect well on his seasoned career.
In a Garden City Golf Club event, men won four matches to three with one tie after Frank W. Dyer defaulted. Notable results include Rudie Knopper defeating Glenna Collett 2 and 1, Jess Sweetser beating Alexa Stirling 2 and 1, and Marion Hollins losing to Reginald Lewis 2 up with 1 to play.
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