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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1912

Page

10

Hoyt Captures Top Prize At Brookline Amateur Golf

A strong field at Brookline Country Club completed a three day open amateur event. F H Hoyt of Woodland won with 84, edging R W Brown of Belmont by one stroke. Contenders included H W Stucklen, Francis, C W Bass, and several qualifiers from Woodland and Belmont.

Country Club Brookline Massachusetts F. H. Hoyt Woodland R. W. Brown Belmont H. W. Stucklen Francis C. W. Bass Portsmouth N. H Chammatonet

Red Sox President Apologizes to Mayor over Seat Mixup

Boston officials and baseball executives faced a stir after seats for royal rooters were mishandled during the seventh series game. President Mc Aleer apologized while Mayor Fitzgerald spoke in support of the fans amid the turmoil.

Red Sox Fitzgerald

Sox apologize for World Series seating fiasco

President James R. McAleer issues a letter apologizing to Mayor Fitzgerald and Boston rooters for failure to secure seats at the seventh game. He notes the frosty attendance in Boston and calls the seating issue an unintentional mistake during the sensational World Series.

McAleer Boston Boston Rooters Red Sox Fitzgerald James R. M’aleer American League Club

Mattick Keeps White Sox in Race

Chick Mattick of the Chicago American League team drove out a bases loaded triple in the ninth, scoring a run to spark an 8 to 5 victory over the Nationals. The ninth inning started with the Cubs ahead, but Richie walked and hit by pitch loaded the bases before Mattick delivered.

Chicago Chick” Mattick Cubs Richie Lavender Mattick R.H.E Lange Walsh Schalk Cheney Archer

Local High School Football Lineup Across City Fields

Today’s matchups include High School of Commerce versus Mechanical Arts at Dunbar Avenue. Melrose versus English at Melrose. Browne & Nichols hosting Roxbury Latin in Cambridge. Newton hosting Milton. Quincy hosting Quincy High. Lexington hosting Weston. Dean Academy against Brown University second at Franklin.

High School of Commerce Mecchanic Arts High Dunbar Avenue Melrose High English High Melrose Browne & Nichols Roxbury Latin Cambridge Newton High Milton High Newton Quincey High Arlington High Quincy Lexington High Weston High Lexington Dean Academy Brown University Franklin

Football Season Continues Amid Easy Transition Notes

The piece states that despite a smooth transition the regular alibi sample can be filtered and strained and passed to football contests. It affirms that the football season is still ongoing.

Sockalexis in Court as Vagrant in Pittsburgh Case

Andy Sockalexis aged 46 the former Cleveland Spiders outfielder appeared before Magistrate Kirby on a vagrancy charge in Pittsburgh. The once famous Indian ballplayer spoke of nerves and hardship and said he umpired in the Southern league until two months ago when alcohol ended his work. Tea Johnston, a noted detective, consoled him and the court discharged him as old detectives collected a purse to send him home in Maine.

Pittsburg Andy Sockalexis Kirby Cleveland Spiders Johnston Sox Maine

Bedient Makes Pro Debut In Warren With $1.50 Offer

Hugh Bedient, Boston Red Sox pitcher, first played for money when Warren Independents offered $1 plus expenses for a game. He demanded $1.50 and accepted, winning the afternoon game. He later set a strikeout record with a 22 inning game at Corry, fanning 24 batters.

Warren Penn Hugh Bedient Boston Red Sox Falconer High Warren Independents Bedient R. J. Schmacher Headville Intercollegiates Corry

Red Sox Guests at Rockingham Races in Salem N H

Fourteen Red Sox players will attend races at Rockingham Park in Salem New Hampshire tomorrow. Tris Speaker will start the first automobile race and Joe Wood the first motorcycle race. After the events the team will be banqueted at Rockingham Country Club.

Red Sox Rockingham Country Club Salem N. H Tris Speaker Joe Wood

Finishing touches on Williams team before Dartmouth game

Williams players held a final scrimmage at Weston Field in Williams Town as Coach Daly used the second team as opposition. In 30 minutes only one score occurred, a Garfield long gain on a forward pass followed by Toolan scoring on a plunge.

Williamstown Weston Field Dartmouth Daly Varsity Garfield Toolan

Photographers Aim for Formal Rival Handshake Moment

A fragment mentions rival world series managers, a rival football captain, and rival auto drivers in a playful note about future photo opportunities. The line suggests they deserve 20 days for such moments.

Fogel Faces Formal NL Charges Over Umpire Claims

Horace Fogel president of the Philadelphia National League club faces formal charges drawn by the National League of Baseball Clubs. The charges cover alleged statements accusing umpires of bias toward New York and that this year’s pennant race was fixed for the Mets to win. Also cited are remarks made at Philadelphia’s park and claims about St Louis manager using substitutes to aid New York, and remarks attributed to umpire William Brennan.

New York Horace Fogel Philadelphia National League of Baseball Clubs Fogel Philadelphia Baseball Park St. Louis New Yorkers William Brennan Thomas J. Lynch League Boston James E. Gaffney Brooklyn Charles Hi Ebbetts Chicago Mr. Ebbetts Cincinnati August Herrmann Pittsburg Mr. Herrmann John Whalen CC. L. Sullivan L. O. Hocker Charles Rigler William Klein

League faces charges over crooked race claims and possible disbarment

President Lynch outlines potential penalties if the National League shows wrongdoing this season. Umpires and league officials may be discharged or forced to resign if guilt is proven, while non proved charges could bar a representative from any NL club. Thomas Lynch presided as John Heydler presented the case to Horace Fogel.

League Lynch National League John A. Heydler Fogel

Unclear item rattles bones in Chicago map note

Fragmentary line suggests a dubious object or topic rattling in Chicago. The text implies locals are unaware of this map portion, hinting at a broader regional indifference. No specific people, dates, or organizations are identifiable from the fragment.

Chicago

M Graw to Star as Villain in Vaudeville Return

John McGraw and Hugh Jennings, after 14 years, join the same vaudeville act. They do not return to the National League nor desert to the Johnson circuit. The duo signed for a long term with emoluments said to exceed those of Altrock and Schaeffer, outshining ordinary acts.

John McGraw Hugh Jennings Muggsy National League Hughey Johnson Nick Altrock Germany Schaeffer

Baseball Managers Turn to Stage Roles in Comic Farce

The piece imagines Hughey as the spotlight hero and Mac as the heavy villain in a theatrical parody. It jokes that New York will win the opening toss, with Detroit visiting next, then the team travels to spring training spots as February nears.

Hughey Mac Jennings McGraw New York Detroit Marlin Springs Scranton Penn Tigers Tigerets

Dartmouth Team Closes Prep for Williams Game

Dartmouth completed its training for the Williams clash in Hanover. The team held a 10 minute scrimmage between the varsity and the second squad to sharpen defense, practicing without its backfield as they head to North Adams tomorrow morning.

Hanover N. H Dartmouth Williams North Adams

How Red Sox Won Ten Big Jeff

A glimpse of inside dope suggests Boston won a major game by tipping Spitballer Jeff Tesreau's signals. The note mentions secrecy around McGraw's pitching plan and a late first game in New York.

Giants Red Sox McGraw Jeff Tesreau New York

Red Sox Rally Tops Giants to Take Series Edge

Tesreau baffled early Boston bats as fans waited for the next pitch. In the sixth inning a telltale gesture revealed the high fastball, while a lip wipe signaled the low breaking spit, enabling Boston to score three in the seventh and seize momentum in the series.

Tesreau Red Sox Speed Giants

Gossip for Motorists

Rockingham Park race meeting gains a technical committee chair Bads of the Premier Motor Car Company. James Fortescue to act as referee. Hupmobile showroom hours extended for viewing by patrons. Pullman Motor Car Company appoints Cr Jacoby director of sales. National cars distributor Stevens praises Boston victory in telegram. Whitten Gilmore claims advance order record for 1914 Chalmers. Lozier ad duties shift to Dunlap Ward Agency as Evans leaves Lozier. Dyans noted for long motor car advertising career beginning with Brush Runabout.

Bads Premier Motor Car Company Rockingham Park James Fortescue Ww. H. Stevens National Cars Red Sox Boston Ralph B. Jacobs Whitten- Gilmore Company Chalmers William A. Thibodeau Whitten-Gilmore Company J. M. Evans Lozier Company Lozier Dunlap-Ward Dyans

Jake May to Don His Pigskins for Illinois Return

Champaign Illinois Oct 17 Jake Stahl manager of the Boston world champions may wear football clothes again after an Illinois appeal ten years after he captained the eleven. He may join for the November 10 home game against Chicago. He was invited to spend the week prior to the game in Champaign. The Box beat the New York Nationals sparked wild student celebrations.

Champaign Jake Stahl University of Illinois Stahl Whippas Chicago New York Nationals

Springfield Club Sold By Zeller To Partner Carey

Springfield Oct 17 Manager Jack A Zeller of the Springfield base ball club of the Connecticut league sold his holdings to partner William E Carey Carey already half owner and business manager since 1909 Zeller may move to another league Carey plans to hire a playing manager to run the club

Springfield Jack A. Zeller Springfield Baseball Club William, E. Carey Carey Zeller

Walsh Will Fight Attell in Big 12 Round Clash

The July bout pits Abe Attell against Jimmy Walsh for 12 rounds in this city next Tuesday night. Past meetings added heat, but Attell now faces a recharged Walsh as Kilbane and O Keefe test recent form. Potential Johnson options loom in Sydney with Langford and McVey, and a McIntosh showdown may follow later in the season.

Abe Attell Jimmy Walsh Chelsea Attell Walsh Jimmy Abe Indianapolis McLean Kilbane Eddie O'Keefe Johnny

Syracuse Unit Heads to Princeton Clash

Syracuse University football squad departed for New York tonight to practice before Saturday’s game with Princeton at Princeton.

Syracuse N. Y Syracuse University New York Princeton

Denver Challenging World Series Winners After Win

Denver earns a bold claim after beating the American Association champions and challenges the World Series winners. The Red Sox are quick to accept the challenge.

Denver Red Sox

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