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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1916
Page
14
In a Brooklyn game Myers starred with a first inning homer and a pivotal fifth inning catch by Harry Hooper followed by a decisive ninth inning throw to the plate against Janvrin. The Dodgers held off the home team with several sharp plays and strong two way defense.
The article traces Quincy cigar origins to 1884 in Boston, noting an expanding number of fragrant spots in the city’s atmosphere as the industry grew. It highlights Melcher Street’s five story brick building housing 42 600 square feet of space, dedicated to producing and distributing millions of Quincys each year and invites readers to join the growing Quincy Cloud Producers.
Twilight fell as Gainer overcame a deadlock with his pitching rival to finish a grand duel. More than 41 000 spectators watched the star earn his spurs and secure a decisive victory for the Sox.
A near full crowd fills Braves Field with dense standing room behind a temporary center field barrier. Fringe fans line the sloping bleachers while a small bare spot near the third base corner remains unoccupied.
Boston defeats Brooklyn 1 0 in the 14th inning as Mike McNally scores from third on a Wheat throw home after Gainer’s at bat shifts and Ruth’s pitching and Smith’s defense propel the Red Sox to a dramatic, thrilli ng victory in the famed World Series showdown.
A promotional note invites readers to inspect Sullivan linings and trimmings and visit the top floor workrooms to see how suits and coats are assembled all union made.
The National Commission publishes official figures showing total receipts of 82 626.00 with player share 44 618.04, club shares totaling 14 872.68 and 8 262.60 for the National Commission, and attendance of 41 373.
The sea change in the seventh with Olson toppling Thomas on a fifth inning dash to left sparked the Red Sox into a collective fury. Amos Dineen sprang between Olson and Heinie Wagner at third to avert a more heated confrontation as Boston swarmed the Dodgers at bat.
The Brooklyn club altered its approach late in the game using a double sacrifice. Dixon executed the bunt successfully in the eighth and thirteenth innings, driving in two runners from second base with one out in each case.
In the Sunday Post profile Billy Sunday narrates leaving the ball grounds after his conversion and the surprised reception of players the next morning when he declares I’m through. The piece appears in Billy Sunday the Boy the Man the Preacher, a breezy intimate life portrait.
The Dodgers twice sacrificed bunt this week signaling a shift from past tactics as Boston hosts Carrigan led Red Sox. The move shows Dodgers acknowledge Red Sox strength but warn they must sharpen defense to compete.
Brooklyn's attempt to advance a runner with a hit and run in the fourth innings collapsed as Daubert reached second on a double play after Myers fouled twice. In the sixth Daubert and Johnston tried a bunt, but Jake failed to connect and Johnston was tagged out at second.
Boston rooters arrive at Grand Central en route to Brooklyn for game three. The band leads a Tessie tuned procession from the Elks Club to Broadway with Red Sox banners and a President Lannin pin. They stop in Providence New London and New Haven to rehearse the chant.
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