Mack Outwits Capt. McGraw in 1911 World Series clash
Philadelphia report of the October 16, 1911 World Series game at Shibe Park. The Athletics beat the Giants 3 to 1 behind Eddie Plank against Rube Marquard. Baker delivered a decisive two-run homer after Collins doubled, boosting Philadelphia toward the pennant.
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Harvard lineup nearly settled
Harvard's secret Saturday work centered on new formations and signal drills as the team nears a settled lineup with only two undecided positions. The squad focused on developing an efficient unit from the season's most promising material.
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Crimson rest for Captain Fisher as lineup holds
No changes in the line-up yesterday though Captain Fisher sat out with a bruised knee from Saturday. He is expected back next Saturday against Amherst. Optimism runs high as the team builds toward the Brown game, aiming for victories over Brown Dartmouth Princeton and Yale on Nov 25 at the Stadium.
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Athletics gain edge as Plank shuts Giants in decisive win
In a pitchers duel at Philadelphia Plank overpowers Marquard allowing the Athletics to seize control of the World Series. Giants struggle to muster offense while Plank and defensive plays secure a crucial victory shifting momentum toward the American League club.
Glidden tour speeds tempt crashes and Virginia stay
Speed mad Glidden tour riders faced a 200 mile day from Winchester to Staunton with a 60 mph chase, a Pierce Arrow crash near Charles Town injures no one, and Harrisonburg toll gate tactics sparking fines but no penalties. 14 three car teams vie for the Glidden trophy as the run heads toward Staunton and mountain ponds tomorrow.
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Giants struggle with base running in pivotal series clash
In the 1911 series the Giants fail to convert on base paths as Devore and other hitters underperform. Marquard’s pitching battles dominate, while errors by Marquard and Banks loom. A Athletics win would tilt the series. a Giants victory would preserve their strength with Mathewson as a key asset.
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Boxing Champion Loses at Quincy Inaugural Show
Quincy report trades a dramatic setback as national amateur light heavyweight champion John Fallon loses in three rounds to Carey Karlson of Batero at the YMCA inaugural boxing event before the YMCA third.
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Yale Scrubs Edge Varsity in Scrimmage at New Haven
Yale’s scrubs coached by Jack Field played a 40 minute hard scrimmage against the varsity in New Haven. Foss scored on fourth down after a field goal try failed and Merritt directed the offense as Merritt led the team with linebacker-like play, while several first string players saw limited action.
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Dartmouth Football Rest Day Off After Holy Cross Game
Dartmouth players who played against Holy Cross were allowed to rest while spectators watched the track meet. Ambrose suffered a water on the knee and will miss the rest of the season. Eupush announced he would start next Monday.
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Dartmouth Freshmen Sweep Fall Interclass Track Meet
Dartmouth freshmen won the fall interclass track meet with 41 points in Hanover. The 1912 class was second with 39, 1914 third with 15, and 1918 last with 12. Two college records fell: Marceau 14 lowered the mile to 9 minutes 9 seconds, and Whitney 15 raised the shot put record to 45 feet 2 inches. A 1915 vs 1914 relay was won by the 1915 quartet Llewellyn Reed Slattery Comstock.
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Tufts Football Hones Skills After Maine Setback
Tufts coaches pushed both varsity and second teams to the limit in a late practice to fix fumbling that cost a recent Maine game. Darkness forced extended work as the scrimmage ended with the varsity scoring twice after the backs cleaned up ball handling.
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Giants runner fails to touch second base in close play
Fragmentary note describes a baserunning error by Merkle at second base during a game. The garbled text references Harvard Yale football and a prior meeting, with unclear context and multiple nonessential fragments.
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New York Fans Split On World Series After Losses
Thousands pack Polo Grounds for game three as Christy Mathewson and Coombs eyed as probable starters. Marquard's nerves and Wiltse or Ames as relief options color fan expectations while unsettled weather looms. An elevator boy fainted amid rush to play by play updates and Justice Brown follows the action from Buffalo in the Buzzellamb trial.
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Brown Preparing for Pennsy Game
Providence October 16 Individual instruction dominated Andrews Field as Brown focuses on Pennsylvanias visit. Assistant Pryor drilled ends and backs in defense while Robinson xracked the team through a long drill on both sides. New backfield formations featured Wentworth Tenn ey Sprackling and Bean in place of Wentworth and Jones. Ashbaugh and Crowther did not attend practice.
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