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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1916
Page
13
Baseball's greatest title now within reach for the Red Sox as jubilant Boston Rooters celebrate in New York. The October 11 victory sparks nationwide celebration with fans praising the team and its players.
Boston baseball notes discuss a possible clinching win as the Sox need one more victory with three of four already taken. Brooklyn led early but the Red Sox showed resolve, while Larry Gardner faced critique for his third base defense after Robby’s bold day at Braves Field.
In a lively pregame, Boston batter Bill Carrigan backs Dutch Leonard as the battery while Robby’s Dodgers prepare for action with Pfeffer and Sherrod Smith at Braves Field. The piece reflects on shortstop rivalries between Rabbit Maranville and Everett Scott and recalls past World Series results, noting no games in several years and listing historic scores.
Boston fans faced gate restrictions at Ebbets Field but still moved to the regular grand stand. They cheered the Red Sox throughout the game, waving flags and singing "Tessie" as Larry Gardner hit a homer into right field. Rooters then paraded across the field, lifting President Lannin in celebration before boarding autos for the trip back to New York.
Frankie Britt of New Bedford the New England bantam and featherweight champion meets Young Bushy of Woonsocket in a 12 round title bout before the Fairview A C Southbridge Mass on Oct 26. Weigh in at 122 pounds at 8 pm with forfeits for weight and appearance. Bushy has fought in Boston Providence Woonsocket and New York and is seen as a fighter who can push Britt to the limit.
Barry contrasts a Boston win over Brooklyn powered by Gardner's homer and Leonard's relief with Dodgers missteps. He predicts Shore vs Smith in the finale, noting Boston's gameness, solid defense by Scott and Lewis, and Ruth backup.
With the hunting season starting, warnings urge hunters and woods users to prevent fires. Avoid lighted matches, smoking in fields, large fires, and unattended flames. Drown or cover small fires, report wildfires to the fire warden, and stay to help extinguish if safe.
Bruce Barton recounts a recent home visit with Mr Hughes Li in the magazine of the upcoming Sunday Post. The piece offers an intimate portrait of Li’s domestic life and character observed during the visit.
Exeter New Hampshire reports Douglas L. Crane of Tampa Florida chosen captain for this year's football squad to replace Joe Welmer who is serving in a German prison camp with the Y M C A and cannot lead the team. Crane plays regular left tackle.
The data lists historical World Series payout shares by year 1913 1914 1915. It shows Red Sox Giants Athletics Braves Phillies and others with totals and per player amounts for winning and losing sides. Values include 1913 S147088.85 total per 22 Red Sox players 4025 each and 53 028 65 per Giants. 1914 totals for Athletics 81158 51 per player 3246 86? and Giants 854105 57 2164 22. 1915 Red Sox 648? 70 3780 25 Phillies 87963 82 2520 17.
Rural readers are urged to note a forthcoming piece in the Woman's Section of the Sunday Post about curing meats. The feature promises practical tips, age old methods, and regional insights for home cooks and farmhouse kitchens.
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