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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1911
Page
12
A major controversy surrounds the New York Giants opening day at the Polo Grounds with suspected ticket scalping. Rumors allege a syndicate bought a bulk of World Series tickets for a $30,000 bonus above face value and resold them at inflated prices across the city as crowds near 40,000.
The Giants Athletics World Series confrontation stirs big bets as counterfeit tickets flood the market. Real pasteboards show Brush and Whalen names, leaving fans frustrated and wary of protection, while Mathewson is favored to start amid tense security and media scrutiny.
The writer backs Bender as the likely Athletics starter over Mathewson or Coombs in the opening game, noting Bender’s control and pace. He discusses McGraw’s potential Mets choices, McInnis injury risk at first base, Davis stepping in, and the Giants’ injury rumors as the series pits Athletics offense against Giants base running prowess.
TY COBB predicts Chief Bender will mirror his 1910 form against the Giants as the Athletics travel from New York seeking victory. Lapp and McInnis are noted for fast pitching while both clubs lean on seasoned hurlers. crowds of about 6000 add pressure as the season opens amid superstition about first-game wins.
New York reports indicate fair weather is expected tomorrow, with Mathewson poised to start should conditions hold. If rain arrives Marquard would take the ball, Mecinnis is troubled by his arm, and Davis will handle first base throughout the series. Coombs desires the opener, but Bender is favored to start.
Paul H. Shannon the Post baseball writer and Thomas Luke the Post photographer will be at the opening of the world series today. Readers of the Sunday Post will enjoy a vivid descriptive story of the game and action pictures of the struggle.
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