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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1912
Page
6
Boston wins as Gardner drives in two runs and Cady holds the line against Giants aggression. Tesreau falters while Wood’s pace and Wagner’s defensive maneuvers shape the fate of the game in New York.
Boston players refuse to yield as Yerkes and Stahl anchor a sharp infield display. McGraw’s Giants fail to breach Wagner’s ironclad Boston defense, with Wood’s relief and late-inning stand denying a run in a tense clash.
New York manager McGraw watched Tesreau falter as Boston batsmen exploited his fast ball in a tense 11 inning game. Hoopers, Meyers and Herzog featured for Boston while McGraw used a pinch hitter McCormick to spark a late threat but failed to overturn the Red Sox.
The report details a murky infield by inning account featuring Hooper Yerkes and Speaker for Boston facing New York. Highlights include Gardner's three base hit and Stahl scoring on Qady’s hit while Wood impresses with speed and curveball movement amid a tense crowd reaction.
Baseball notebook describes a cold first inning where Tesreau retired the Bostons with no hits while Gardner and Wood produced singles for New York. Tfurther plays show runners advancing on hit and run, Wagner stellar on defense, and late activity with Meyers Fletcher and Snodgrass, ending with no runs.
The two world championship teams arrived by special train in Boston at 11.30 with crowds cheering at New Haven New London and Providence. The Giants rode in rear cars while fans backed the Red Sox, boosting belief the series is now close to a winner.
The note jokes about more money in the kitty for an impoverished national commissioner Loud Cheer reappearing as a punchline.
The Braves captain Willum Sweeney stands center as he pilots a solo pennant bid, turning from Brave to Bay in a standout performance at the Orpheum.
New York authorities list paid attendance 36 502 and total receipts 76 644 for today's game. National Commission share 7 664 40 players' share 41 387 76 each club's 13 795 92. Figures cover four games with totals 137 004 attendance and 273 282 receipts. Philadelphia and New York club shares noted. 1911 figures show similar breakdowns.
Ailments linger for Tris Speake as he endures ankle treatment during travel. The right ankle complaints threaten performance as team plans for the York journey and hopes to recover with continuous hot-water therapy and rest.
Herzog displays a sharp hitting mark and spreads his surplus to weaker teammates while keeping plenty for additional series. The comment reflects a notable performance and team spirit in a competitive context.
Report notes manager Stahl and McGraw have not announced pitching for today. Ray Collins is strongly believed to start for the Red Sox, with McGraw possibly resting or Mathewson considered. Ames may get a start as well in the contest.
The note hints at two additional games between ourn and th and emphasizes the need for both to be recorded on the proper side of the ledger. It remains unclear which teams are involved or the event details.
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