Rain shifts World Series balance in 1911 preview
Philadelphia writer argues the postponements favor the Giants by giving Mathewson extra rest and shifting home advantage, while the Athletics also benefit from scouting and reevaluating the New York attack. The piece foresees a possible two games to one lead for either side with a likely rescheduled fourth game after rain delays.
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Merkle Admits Dispute After Giants Game
Philadelphia Oct 20 A severe reprimand to manager John McGraw for unsportsmanlike conduct and a fine on Fred Merkle for impudence to umpire Connolly after Tuesday's game drew strong comments from fans awaiting baseball weather.
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Merkle dispute over umpire calls sparks National Commission rebuke
McGraw defends himself after critical comments about a Merkle call and Umpire Connolly. Connolly stands by his decisions on Merkle’s slide, saying Merkle was out. National Commission delays return to New York to work on unsettled matters Johnson would not detail.
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Prediction of Athletics Victory in Giant-Card Series
The article weighs rest advantages for pitchers like Chief Bender and potential lineups for Game 4. It notes Rube Oldring’s bereavement and his possible return, mentions Amos Strunk Molinnis Stuffy Davis and McInnis as alternatives, and argues the Athletics should win though Giants have not shown strong hitting in the three games.
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Evening Classes Open at Past Boston High School
Mechanical drawing courses for machinists carpenters and metal workers start Monday at 7 30 p m at the Past Boston High School on Marion street. Open to Massachusetts residents over 17 employed in related trades during the day.
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Yale Faces Army In Tussle Of Season
Yale departs New Haven for New York to meet Army in a highly anticipated clash on the Hudson Heights at West Point. Coach Field says the Elis expect a fierce battle mirroring past hard fought contests between the two academies.
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Yale Primed for West Point Clash With Altered Lineup
Yale prepares for the game by using injured stars Paul and McDevitt and adjusting positions. Captain Howe, though battling a cold, will quarterback most of the contest as Pete Francis and Avery bolster the ends with limited practice.
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Glidden tour reaches Anderson as 16 cars vie for cup
The Glidden tourists crossed into South Carolina near Grover and reached Anderson where the city presented the Anderson cup for the best individual car performance. The Maxwells lead the Glidden trophy standings with the Tarrytown team ahead in overall scoring, while drivers face wear from seven days of continuous driving and lively southern hospitality. Tomorrow the group reaches Atlanta for a two day rest before finishing through Georgia to Jacksonville.
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Wellesley High Beats Browne Nichols 5–0 at Home
Wellesley High defeated Browne Nichols School of Boston 5 to 0 on its home field. Stover scored the touchdown in the second period but failed to kick the goal. Stover and Shepard starred for Wellesley, while Burch and Kenny played well for Browne Nichols.
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Johnson Denies Jennings Trade Rumor
Ban Johnson denied a report that Hugh Jennings, manager of Detroit, may manage Cincinnati. Johnson said Jennings is under reserve to Detroit and the club has not released him. He also declined to discuss a commission letter about remarks on the ball field and called Merkle's firing an outrage.
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Brown Leaves to Meet Penn in Philadelphia
Providence October 20. About 200 Brown students cheered as the football team traveled from College on the Hill to Union station for the Washington train to Philadelphia to face the Penn eleven tomorrow afternoon. Twenty players, led by coaches E H Robinson J D Pryor and Irving Hunt, depart with Tenney likely to play despite shoulder pain and Kulp injured.
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Natick High blanked Hyde Park 23 to 0 on Stony Brook
Natick High defeated Hyde Park High yesterday afternoon at the Stony Brook Reservation posting a 23 to 0 shutout. Natick built a large lead early and coasted to the decisive victory.
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