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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1911
Page
11
New York October 17 1911 Athletics win 3 to 2 over the New York Giants as John Coombs hurls 11 innings of near perfect ball Baker belts a decisive homer in the ninth and the Mackmen seize the lead in the series with strong pitching depth and rest advantages for upcoming games.
Baseball recounts the first three games of the World Championship with Frank Baker delivering a pivotal two run homer and key plays. Matt Mathewson yields in late innings as Baker, Murphy and Davis spark the Athletics while Giants pitchers struggle to hit and field under pressure. Umpire decisions by Brennan and Connolly are noted amid close calls.
The great question centers on which pitcher to use as McGraw weighs his options. The crafty manager aims to checkmate the opposing lineup with a strategic call that could decide the game's outcome.
The feature of the day was Baker's sensational home run, a key moment in a contest that left him pondering his next move after his strongest card was beaten. The scene captured the tension as the team faced an uncertain path forward.
New York reports Cobb will be presented with an automobile in Philadelphia tomorrow after Detroit president Frank Navin paid Cobb's $100 fine. The piece argues the Athletics hold the stronger team and predicts easy series wins if they maintain hitting and defense, noting Giants rely on McGraw and Matty as key leaders.
An advertisement touts a My Health Belt worn overnight to send vitality into the blood and organs. It claims to restore strength and courage without drugs or dieting, promising pain relief and renewed youth with a free illustration and test offer.
A league umpire’s testimonial extols Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a tonic and athletic aid. The letter claims it strengthens nerves and digestion, boosts energy, and supports training, urging readers to consult medical advice if needed.
The World Series drama centers on Connie Mack's champions as they aim to invade the New Yorkers' camp twice and maintain their form against Mathewson. John McGraw may counter with Leon Ames. a decisive afternoon contest could seal the championship. Frank Baker's two home runs amid the series cements his baseball lore alongside Ty Cobb. Yale Army, Brown Penn, Navy Princeton, and Dartmouth notes touch on college meets and track stars like Llewellyn and Whitney as well as boxing interest from Matt Harding.
The 1908 opening game attendance was reported as 38 281 with claims about whether it surpassed 40 000. The discussion questions Merkle touching second base on Bridwell's hit and the color of the Giants uniforms.
Ideal autumn day at Osborne Field sees Princeton’s varsity suffer a 6 to 0 defeat in a 45 minute scrimmage. Coaches express disgust at the effort from the first string squad, with a dozen or more watching closely in Princeton New Jersey.
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