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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1911
Page
12
Philadelphia press notes McGraw must choose pitching staff for game four as rain delays move giants to rest pitchers. Marquard and Appling potential starters join Crandall and other rested arms to counter the Athletics lineup with Mathewson a long shot despite one day’s rest.
The article notes manager John McGraw must select a pitcher for the decisive game as the Giants and Athletics jockey in the 1911 World Series. It favors Chief Bender for the Athletics and discusses the potential impact on the series if Bender wins, with possible follow-on matchups in New York.
Controversy swirled over reports that oil on baselines at Shibe Park slowed Giants runners in Monday’s game against Philadelphia. A diagram was urged to show why Athletics baserunners would be hindered too. Doyle noted Giants had few stolen bases. Lapp threw out four would be thieves at the Polo Grounds and two Athletics succeeded against Myers.
The writer predicts the Athletics will win the 1911 World Series, as they take confidence to the plate with Matty’s hitting power. Rain aided the Giants by giving a rest day and a second wind after a tough loss to McGraw’s squad. The A’s aim to win two straight to close the series, while the Giants seek to rebound with pitching to stop them.
Miss Dorothy Campbell the British Canadian and former American champion was the only out-of-town survivor in the second round of the Invitation for the Gerthellyn cup at Huntington Valley Country Club Noble. She will meet Mrs Ronald H Barlow in the semi finals with Mrs Caleb Fox facing Mrs C H Vanderbeck in the other semi final.
Inclement weather caused postponement of the Brown versus Evans golf match scheduled at Belmont Spring Country Club. The contest, originally set for yesterday, is rescheduled for next Wednesday with Meadowbrook's Roger W. Brown and Brice G. Evans in the field.
Connie Mack of the Athletics blasts Snodgrass of the Giants as dirty in taking Baker out at home plate in New York. Mack says Baker is a strong third base man and a capable hitter who knew how to cover third.
The Mackmen manager Connie Baker alleges Snodgrass aimed to maim after Beaker was spiked twice in three days. Baker suffered deep arm and knee cuts from left field clashes as he defended his third base position. Snodgrass faces strong censure for the alleged dirty play.
In Philadelphia on October 18 no New York money appeared to bet against the Athletics. Odds on the next game favor the Athletics eight to five, while York to win the series would fetch two to one, though no such bets were placed.
Princeton's varsity football team endured a 20 minute mud slog with scrubs in a scoreless scrimmage. Hokey Baker moved to right end and Pete Vaughan shifted to left half. lasting signs point to future impact from the new alignment. Roper plans another long scrimmage tomorrow as practice continues.
Philadelphia reports recount Frank Baker's home run off Rube Marquard and the pitcher's reflection on writing while playing baseball. He defends Snodgrass for spiking Baker, arguing the slide was within typical baserunning rights and that fans miscast the incident.
The Giants plan to reverse a hitting slump by returning to the old chop. Ames is expected to pitch for the Athletics. A win tomorrow would put the series at even when Maruard works Friday. The team vows full effort from the bench in every play.
New York October 18 The drizzling rain mirrors the mood after the Giants loss at the Polo Grounds. Friends of the New York club favor a postponement to help McGraw's men regain balance with rest for Matty and Marquard.
The local forecaster predicts misty and damp conditions last into tonight then clearing for tomorrow dawn sun. McGraw plans to run the Giants with a strong, new offensive approach and vows no more signal stealing as the fourth game against the Athletics hinges on tomorrow's performance.
At Worcester Holy Cross faculty meeting coach Timothy Larkin confirms James Tobin known as Giant Jim as captain of the Purple eleven for the season. Joy from South Boston has not reported since the Dartmouth game, prompting the leadership change and concern over his whereabouts.
New York on October 18 reports the State athletic commission advised referees to enforce a clean break after clinches as boxers increasingly use wrestling tactics.
In Hanover on October 18, wet weather and a muddy field kept Dartmouth indoors for a brisk signal drill. Hogsett’s injury casts gloom over the Green camp, but injuries are common in Hanover this year as Biser Hoban or McCullough is set to start at quarterback Saturday.
Pimlico races October 18 featured Hildreth horses Novelty and Hampton Court winning. Novelty won a 4 mile event despite a rough start, while Hampton Court led early and held on for victory.
The article spotlights tonight's pivotal game between the Giants and Athletics, noting McGraw’s men must overcome Frank Baker and the Athletics’ defense. It praises Bat Nelson's will to fight and frames Baker as the series’ standout, while predicting football watch and cross country notes from Harvard to Dartmouth.
Nelson drew crowds in three Armory A A appearances, with Baldwin and other boxers discussed. Talks of Burns Atfell and a potential Balmdwin Australia trek are noted alongside upcoming bouts and local matchups in New York and Portland.
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