Giants Eager to Continue Play in World Series Fight
Star pitcher Christy Mathewson writes from Philadelphia on October 19 1911 that the New York Giants are rested and ready to play the Athletics in the World Series. He predicts Rube Marquard will be strong, notes McGraws plan to curb wild swings and signaling, and recalls the Baker Snodgrass incident.
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Dartmouth Has to Practise Indoors
Dartmouth football teams held indoor signal drills at Hanover on October 19 due to slick field conditions. Coaches focused on several new plays while evaluating speed. Loudon returned from injury and could play against Williams this Saturday.
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Freshman Track Meet at Harvard Stadium
Harvard freshman track meet set for 4 pm at the Stadium. A large entry field includes top high school stars from Boston and nearby, aiming to prove their talent under Coach Ollie Chadwick.
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Marengo Fights on After Hand Injury in Marblehead Bout
Tony Marengo of Roxbury and Jimmie Quinlan of Danvers staged a hard fought Marblehead bout. Marengo broke his right hand in the second round yet continued with his left hand. Referee was Dick Fleming. Johnny Daly of New York bantam is matched to meet the Burns Attell winner in New Orleans, with a Daly bout set for November 12 at 20 rounds.
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Quaker Baker Dominates Giants With Giant Killer Bat
The Quaker Town batter Baker powers past New York Giants pitchers delivering homers and line drives. Giants misfire with curves and signals as Baker’s Giant killer bat keeps the crowd roaring and advancing runs.
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George Alger Beats Nelson in Six-Round Fight
George Alger of Cambridge won the popular decision over Battling Nelson in Augusta Maine in a six round bout. Alger used hit and get away tactics to keep Nelson guessing and avoid punishment while landing stiff blows in the third and sixth rounds. Referee was Moffitt Flaherty of Boston.
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French Lightweight Champion to Debut in New York Bout
Louis de Ponphieu will make his American debut at the Polo A. A. in New York. He faces 128 pound Battling Mantell in a scheduled lightweight bout. Will Thornton of Boston is listed as contact for arrangements.
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Diamond veteran King dies at 62 in Troy
Marshall Ney King famed hitter and centre fielder of early National League and one of Lansingburgh’s original Haymakers died today at his Troy home. He was 62. King began pro baseball in 1871 with the Chicago Nationals.
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Gossip of the Boxers by Bill Bailey
The New York State Athletic Commission proposes a clean break in boxing under the Queensberry rules to improve bouts, but critics doubt better referees and rules alone will lift the sport. News notes cover Leo Houck vs Frank Klaus, Jack Dillon, Eddie Murphy offers in Cleveland suburbs, and Wells-Wolgast plans waiving.
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Glidden trophy tour sees clean score only for Tarrytown Maxwells
In Charlotte area the Glidden trophy event records only one perfect team, the Tarrytown trio of Maxwells, as a disastrous day thins the field. The Waltham Metz cars lose their clean score after a crushed wheel slows progress on rough roads from Winston-Salem to High Point and Salisbury. Other cars posting clean scores include Cadillacs, Stevens-Duryeas, Fords and several makes.
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Miss Campbell Wins Semi Final in Berthellyn Cup
Miss Doro thy Campbell of Hamilton Golf Club Ontario defeated Mrs Ronald H Barlow of Merion Eastern champion 3 up 1 to play today advancing to the Berthellyn Cup final at Huntingdon Valley. Mrs Caleb Fox beat Mrs C H Vanderbeck 2 up 1 to play to reach tomorrow's final round. Both matches were close and played in rain through the 17th hole.
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