Ugly rumors cloud Giants Athletics world series game
Philadelphia fans fear trouble as rumors fly about spiking Baker and ties to Detroit manager Hughey Jennings. Captain Harry Davis accuses Snodgrass, McGraw and Barnhouse deny intent while post office inspectors probe Philadelphia ticket graft. An inquiry looms as Merkle is fined and McGraw warned after a tense exchange with umpire Connolly.
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Mack Anxious For End Of World Series Says Coach
Connie Mack expresses eagerness to finish the World Series quickly and praises his pitchers Bender Plank and Coombs. He notes the Athletics dodged setbacks from Christy Mathewson and Bill McGraw and expects to hit Marquard or Mathewson hard tomorrow if weather allows. Baker heals from injuries, Barry is resting, and Bender awaits a second chance at the Giants.
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Herzog
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Red” Ames
Charlie
Matty
Rube Marquard
Ames
Sunshine Expected for Big Game at Shibe Park
Philadelphia report says tomorrow brings fair weather with cooler temperatures and dry grounds at Shibe Park. Northerly winds will clear clouds, with sunshine returning and remaining through the day. Local forecaster Elias notes a near-storm edge whisked away by morning sun.
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Weather Bureau
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Weathered forecast hints at slow play and pitching shuffle
The report notes intermittent rains likely slowing the game. Marquard could start if the day is dark with McGraw, while fans expect Mathewson to return to the mound. Matty rested two days and should be ready, Marquard saved for Polo Grounds, with Bender chosen for the Athletics’ box work.
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Oldring Stays With A's After Sister's Death
Philadelphia center fielder Reuben N. Oldring learned his sister Lillian had died in Mount Vernon, N Y. He decided to remain with the team during the World Series, planning to return for the next game. If unable to play, Strunk will guard center field.
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Penn
Reuben N. Oldring
Lillian Oldring
Mount Vernon
N. Y
New York
Oldring
Strunk
Forfeit ruling color in Dartmouth Holy Cross clash debated
Correspondence discusses an official 1-0 forfeit score amid dispute, opposing reckoning argues misapplied result and asks for clarification. Also referenced are amateur events, cross country plans, and past boxing results including Langford Johnson Chelsea 1906.
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Dartmouth Holy Cross
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Rain Aids McGraws Giants In World Series
The Philadelphia Press notes heavy rain and postponed games in the 1911 World Series favoring John McGraw's Giants by giving star pitcher Christy Mathewson rest. It argues the Athletics gain little and that Matty’s recovery could swing the outcome if New York wins.
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Matty
Post reader praises Cobb and Mathewson baseball articles
Boston letter to the editor commends Ty Cobb and Christy Mathewson for inside baseball stories in the Post. Reader notes Mathewson felt overworked after a demanding game while Athletics press the Giants with hard hitting to force a tough late stretch. Umpires noted for next game selections.
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the Post
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Matty
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Post
Larned to Lead U S Davis Cup Team to Australia
William A Larned, the lawn tennis champion, will head the U S team to Australia for the Davis Cup matches at Christ Church, New Zealand. Earlier fears said McLoughlin and Wright would compete alone due to Larned’s business engagements.
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William A Larned
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Australia
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New Zealand
Maurice F. McLoughlin
Beals C. Wright
Larned
Series drama and second thoughts hover over 1911 games
Arthur Duffey argues that weather delays may favor the Giants and allow McGraw to rest his team while Connie Mack’s Athletics face renewed pressure. He notes debates over umpiring bias and injuries, contemplates lineup changes, and cautions about spiking incidents affecting the World Series and a Harvard Yale football debate.
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