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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1912

Page

11

Smoky Joe Relied Upon to Settle Argument at Fenway Park Today

New York reports a Boston Red Sox clash with the Giants in the 1912 World Series. Marquard shaded Hooper and Speaker. Wood was eyed for tomorrow. The author lauds Marquard’s fielding and drives, notes timely beats, and predicts Boston will win two more games to clinch the title.

Boston Post Smoky Joe Fenway Park New York Red Sox Wood Boston Bedient

National Commission Reports Attendances and Receipts

New York October 14 The National Commission lists today s game attendance at 30 622 and total receipts 66 654 with the commission taking 6 665 40 and each club 29 994 30 Also compiled are figures for six games across prior years with totals of attendance receipts and shares for players and clubs Boston New York and Philadelphia most named.

New York National Commission Boston Philadelphia

Boston Forces Deciding Game After Tie Likely

If New York wins at Fenway Park today the world series goes to a deciding game in Boston tomorrow. Managers Stahl and McGraw flipped a coin in New York to choose the venue if needed. Stahl won and selected Boston.

New York Fenway Park Boston Stahl McGraw

Kilbane Defeats O Keefe In Cleveland Bout

Johnny Kilbane of Cleveland, featherweight champion, defeated Ed die O Keefe of New York after 12 fast rounds in Cleveland. No knockdowns occurred, but Kilbane sustained a cut over his eye from a head clash.

Cleveland Johnny Kilbane Eddie O'Keefe New York Kilbane

Tickets Available Before Noon at Fenway Park Box Office

The box offices at Fenway Park open at 7 30 am with limited fourth game ticket redemptions for series holders. Tickets not sold by 12 o'clock today go to one person per in line, who must enter the park immediately.

Fenway Park

Manager Stahl Reflects on Election Day Hard Pitch in Dark Game

New York reports quote Manager Stahl after a tense game noting Collins might have changed things earlier, but a dark pitching night favored fast balls. He adds O'Brien did not get the breaks and they plan to try to end the series tomorrow.

New York Collins Stahl O’brien

McGraw Sets Optimistic Tone for Series Start

Manager McGraw expressed confidence before leaving for Boston saying the team has made a start and aims to finish it by winning tomorrow. He added that victory would put Boston on the defensive and give New York the edge in the final maneuvers.

New York McGraw Boston

Roosevelt Junior recounts shooting attempt on father in New York

Theodore Roosevelt Jr said he had feared for a long time that an attack on his father could occur after bullets were fired at the elder Roosevelt at their home in New York. He cited reports that a Socialist fired the shot and noted the attack occurred in Milwaukee.

New York Theodore Roosevelt, Jr East Seventy-fourth Street

Roosevelt declares he was shot before delivering speech

In Milwaukee on October 14 Colonel Roosevelt says he was shot but will continue his address. He shows the manuscript with a bullet hole and notes the wound nearly missed his heart, insisting the event will not stop his planned remarks.

Milwaukee Wis Roosevelt

Roosevelt Faces Assassination Attempt in Milwaukee

The 1912 Progressive events unfold after an assailant shoots Theodore Roosevelt. Boston reporters describe his calm reply and loyalty to the Movement while officials relay news to Milwaukee headquarters and Massachusetts leaders seek updates on the condition and impact on campaigns.

Boston Theodore Roosevelt Progressive Party Milwaukee Wisconsin Massachusetts Progressive State Committee

Schrenk Wanted to Be Barkeep

New York report details John Schrenk who lived at the White Hotel on Canal Street for nine months and kept to himself. Neighbors recall nothing about his professional life and he appeared to be a real estate agent to a small circle of acquaintances.

Schrenk The White New York Colonel Roosevelt John Schrenk White Hotel Canal Street

Roosevelt assassination attempt shocks Progressives

News of an attempted assassination of Colonel Roosevelt stunned Progressive leaders in the state. Despatches later reported he would probably recover, easing some concern but casting a pall over the party.

Mr. Hale State Hale New York Progressives State Committee Milwaukee National Progressive Roosevelt

Roosevelt suffers superficial flesh wound in chest

Surgeons report Colonel Roosevelt is wounded in the right breast with no lung injury. The bullet passed through his overcoat and a manuscript and spectacle case. bleeding is minor and he will continue to Chicago in his private car. X-ray taken. doctors expect surgical care in Chicago.

Chicago Progressive Milwaukee Roosevelt R.G. Fayle F. L. Errell R. G. Fayle Joseph Colt Bloodgood Johns HopkIns F. A. Stratton

Roosevelt Assassination Attempt Condemned by Massachusetts Progressives

The 10th Massachusetts congressional Progressive district adopted resolutions praising Theodore Roosevelt after the assassination attempt. They pledged support for his cause and urged sending the message through headquarters to Colonel Roosevelt. The committees adjourned and returned home.

10Th Massachusetts Congressional Progressive District Roosevelt 10Th District Congressional Committee Theodore Roosevelt P. J. Anglin A. W. Hill

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