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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1911
Page
10
Philadelphia writers forecast rain delays for the World Series as heavy fields challenge play at Shibe Park. The piece notes Athletics pitchers Bender Coombs Plank and Giants Mathewson Marquard, with McGraw and Mack’s decisions looming.
Season pitching tallies show Maruard with 14 strikeouts in one game leading both leagues. Joe Wood of the Red Sox is second with 13. Harmon of the Cardinals and Moore of the Phillies post high bases on balls totals. Krapp of Cleveland distributes 134 passes. Cy Morgan of Philadelphia hits 23 batters, Johnson of Washington 17 wild pitches. Curry of the St. Louis Browns allows 11 walks in one game and 10 in another.
The writer notes rain reshapes the World Series chances with Mathewson’s strong pitching for the Giants and a potential seventh game. He predicts the American Leaguers must fight hard if Mathewson continues to dominate and suggests renewed optimism hinges on weather permitting games in Philadelphia.
Brown starts secret practice tomorrow afternoon to prep for the Harvard game after the Penn victory. Adams, an end, is the only Penn player with an injury, a finger issue that will not keep him out long.
Yale faces possible loss of captain Arthur Howe due to an inflamed nasal membrane affecting breathing after a muddy defeat at Army. Coaches deny that Howe’s absence would end Yale’s season, while developing substitutes like Dick Merritt to lead the team.
The notice lists school football games for Tuesday through Saturday across multiple cities and venues. It includes teams such as Boston College High Quincy High Newton Somerville High Revere High Brockton High Hingham High and others with matchups at Quincy Newton Allston Brockton Brockton Allston Brockton Hanover Foxboro Somerville Dorchester Boston Salem Malden Newton Wellesley Pomfret Medford Arlington Lexington Duxbury Everett Melrose Natick Milford.
In Chicago on October 22, the American League White Sox defeated the Nationals 6 to 2 in a comic battery exchange. Ed Walsh pitched for the Nationals and received an automobile from fans. batteries were shared by Brown Richie Archer Needham for the Americans and Walsh White Sullivan for the Nationals during the charity game for St Ann's Hospital.
New York reports conflict over whether the Giants and Athletics can play at Shibe Park on Tuesday as Philadelphia rain threatens the field. Forecasters warn of morning rain with clearing later, while Qua ker Town observations suggest a dry surface may occur if no more rain arrives.
New York rooters cheer the Giants after Mathewson’s extended rest raises hopes for the next contest against Philadelphia Athletics at the Polo Grounds. A week’s delay tests patience as fans anticipate a quick finish and watch for the Snodgrass-Baker incident and the moving picture privileges dispute. The National Commission cites a 3500 dollar price for the privilege, suggesting players would share roughly 68 dollars each if receipts mirrored game splits.
The Giants prepare to depart at 9 o clock for Philadelphia amid anger over umpiring charges and a tainted series. Manager McGraw defends his players while noting pride in fight over unfair calls as rain complicates travel and college teams like Yale Princeton and Pennsylvania face heavy conditions.
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