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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1921
Page
9
Hoyt outduels Artie Nehf as the Yankees rally behind superb fielding and timely hitting. Babe Ruth plays through injury, Meusel and McNally contribute key plays, while McGraw's Giants struggle on bases and defense in a 3 1 Yankees victory.
Meusel's strong armed plays drew two key outs aiding the Yankees. Bancroft's single triggered a run chance but Meusel's quick throw to first and later the eighth inning relay to second stifled the Giant rally. Kelly attempted a steal but Meusel's throw beat him at second.
New York reports Ruth laid a strategic bunt in the fourth inning of the fifth game of the 1920 World Series. The small bunt on the grass proved the turning point of the contest, illustrating how a quiet play can influence a big game.
Wednesday promises a packed Arena A C bill led by Jock Malone of St Paul versus Panama Joe Gans of New York in a Madison Square Garden style main event. Prelims feature Harley Parker versus Micky Kirst and Tulle Harmon versus Jack Flaherty with Frankie Ryan facing Johney Lucas. tickets sold out early signaling strong public interest.
Fordham Frisch shows speed on the basepaths with multiple hits and infield singles. Four of ten safeties by Hoyt came from aggressive batted balls fielded by Fordham Frisch.
New York October 10. A World Series game lacked glittering fielding features. Meusel dashed home in the fourth as Smith offered no real attempt to stop the big Californian, leaving observers disappointed by his defense.
Field day event in A organized under auspices with details limited by available text. No clear date year or organizing body identified.
Jimmy Connolly of Woburn, intercollegiate mile champion, is showing well in Georgetown scrimmages and is a candidate for quarterback as the Hoyas prepare for the season.
Shows startling whip Bob Meusel as Yankee defense stalls a late rally. His head crowling at a critical point in the eighth nails Elly at out on a single to right, ending the threat and securing the win.
New York wins 3 to 1 at the Polo Grounds as Waite Hoyt shuts down the Giants while the Yankees take a 3 2 lead in the series. Babe Ruth Meusel and Pipp figure prominently in a timely hitting rally that breaks the game open.
The 1921 World Series funds will be shared by players and umpires. Total gate receipts reached 116 754 with 85 758 paid admissions. Players receive 59 644 54 and clubs 6 025 etc. The advisory board will allocate shares among teams including Cleveland, Pittsburgh, St Louis and the umpires.
New York fan optimism grows as McNally opens scoring for the Yankees and Babe Ruth fuels the attack with a second tally. Hoyt and Nehl pitched solidly, while Scharg delivered the early run, shaping hopes that the Hub can still seize the series.
New York Oct 10 In this series the hero of today seems to be the offender of tomorrow. Bob Meusel's young brother was a big light of Sunday's contest while Bob himself looked like an also ran. Today Bob hogged the limelight while Emil made one bad play at one time and a very indifferent throw on another occasion.
In a lively Polo Grounds scene the crowd reacts as Babe Ruth bats and makes a bold infield bunt. Bam Bam Bam Bam, a batter with a bum arm and leg, wobbles but reaches first and scores. Nehf’s curves dominate, while George Cohan faces taxes and the series plays on despite injuries.
Harry Kid Brown, a Philadelphia medical student and known hard puncher, meets Young Gradwell of Newark in a 12 round bout at Portland Me to reopen Pine Tree A C under Frank DeRice. Semifinal features Danny Danforth vs Dusty Kroll with Abe Tttell vs Shrimp Logan and Jimmy Rice vs Young Belan.
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