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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1909

Page

13

Three Tigers Injured in Desperate Pirates Rally

Detroit’s Mullin steadied after a rough ninth inning as Tom Jones and Schmidt suffered serious injuries. Jones left by ambulance after a collision with Wilson while Moriarty and Schmidt also sustained hits amid a Pirates rally, ending with Detroit holding on for victory as fans avoided trouble and Mullin earned his second win over Pittsburgh.

Jones Detroit Pittsburg Schmidt Alstein Moriarty Wilson Tom Jones Tigers Jennings Tittsburg Pirates Mullin Miller

Tigers Brace for Hard-Fought Duel at Bennett Park

Three injuries on one side in an inning raise questions of spiking and brutality. Mullin or Donovan versus Adams promises a tough contest as Tom Jones is out and Crawford, McIntyre, and Davy Jones fill key roles. Cobb edges Wagner in overall results, while Honus Delehanty and Bush vie for batting leadership. Summers’ pitching criticized for fielding bunt attempts. The National Commission demands retracting Pittsburg paper claims or faces libel suits.

Mullin Detroit Delehanty Bush Jones Crawford Willers Schmidt Moriarty Charlie Schmidt Pittsburg Criger Kling Gibson Tigers George Moriarty Stockyards Pirates Jennings Tom Jones Willis Camnitz Clarke Old Deacon Phillippe Donovan Wild Bill Vic Willis Byrne Leach Bryne Davy Jones Wagner Davy Miler Alstein Wilson Willis Hord Miller Cobb Crawford Fanning Altstein Pirate Abby George Mullin Wahoo Sam Pittsburgh Tiger Adams Bennett Park McIntyre Honus National Commission

Intercity Series Results From Yesterday

Detroit defeated Pittsburgh 10 to 10 in 10,535 attendance. Boston beat New York 281 to 4 in 789 attendance. Chicago triumphed over Chicago 25 to 1 with 529,917 in attendance.

R. BH. Ee Detroit A. EA Pittsburg N. L Boston A. L New York Chicago

Standing of clubs in post season games

World Series standings show Pittsburg and Detroit as winners and losers with varying percentages. Boston-New York and Chicago series listed with Nationals and Americans and a games today note: Chicago versus Chicago A.

Johnson Must Do Leading in San Francisco Title Fight

Jack Johnson and Stanley Ketchel endured a strenuous training day ahead of their heavyweight championship showdown. Ketchel plans to force Johnson to lead, while Johnson’s camp expects an early knockout. Odds firm at 19 to 4 with Johnson underdog as wagering increases and bets on Ketchel lasting 15 rounds grow.

San Francisco Jack Johnson Stanley Ketchel Ketehhel Johnson Ketchel

Pittsburg Mourns As Tigers Triumph In Detroit Game

Pittsburg endures deep gloom after the local baseball club loses to Detroit. City streets quiet as thousands gather at newspaper offices to follow bulletin boards. Fans erupt with “Get a hit Abby” when a late rally falls short, then disperse in silent disbelief. Strong sorrow seen over Detroit players injuries as preparations begin for travel to Detroit for the deciding game.

Pittsburg Detroit Abby

Tigers Favored Slightly For World Championship Saturday

Betting markets shifted from 9 to 2 against Detroit to a slight favorite heading into Saturday’s world championship. Odds moved as readers expected Detroit to win, reflecting renewed confidence in the Tigers ahead of the decisive game.

Tigers Detroit

Will it be the Tiger or the Pirate in final game

Arthur Duffey notes Detroit's Tigers lean on Wild Bill Donovan as they face the Pirates in a high stakes decider. He credits Jen nings' squad with rising from defeats, while praising the Tigers and Red Sox for dominating in recent games and noting the 4 to 2 score paralleled the Tiger Pirate clash.

Tiger Pirate Detroit Pirates Tigers Jennings Bill Donovan Red Sox Giants

Kid Mercier Beats Powers in 12 Round City Fight

Lawrence October 14 Kid Mercier of this city won a well earned decision over Harry Powers of New York in their 12 round bout at the Unity Club. Powers had weight and height but Mercier used the science to wear the big fellow down. Kid O'Brien won over Scotty McGhee in six rounds while Young Papke defeated Young Corbett in six. Kid Thomas and Young Donnelly drew after six rounds. Jimmie Burke was referee.

Lawrence Kid Mercier Harry Powers New York Unity Club Powers Mercier Kid O’brien Scotty McGhee Young Papke Young Corbett Kid Thomas Young Donnelly Lowell Jimmie Burke

Stone downs Coyle in first round at Mishawum Club

Jigg Stone defeated Young Coyle of Cambridge in one round at the Mishawum Club Cambridge. The six round bout ended quickly. Stone, in good shape, plans to stay active and pursue better matches. About 400 spectators watched the event.

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Detroit Tigers share in series payout unclear finish

In a historical note a guessing pool divides funds if Detroit or Pittsburgh wins. Detroit players share if they win. amounts listed for Pirates and Tigers suggest a dividend per player. Scenarios mention Roxbury Ty Cobb joining Detroit in 1906 and a closest-score guess contest with A and B outcomes.

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Pirates Defensive Spirit In Wake Of Detroit Injuries

The article argues the injuries in yesterday's Detroit vs Pittsburgh game reflect hard but fair baseball. It defends the Pirates for playing vigorously, rejects claims of intent to maim, and praises the Tigers for receiving, noting the series’ honesty amid close play.

Pirates Detroit Tigers Pittsburgers Detroiters Fred Clarke

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