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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1912
Page
11
The column previews Yale Harvard Princeton matchups and racing bouts while noting John n y Mack and Johnny Harvard praise Tiny and Andover chances. It covers Abie Attell Kilbane Walsh match talk, B A A championships, Kiviat and Kolehmainen races, Olympic Stockholm pictures, and crowd guesses from Wood Johnson,含 attendance figures and other sports curios.
A convoluted query discusses pool totals and disputed runs, then shifts to a World Series style debate over the Red Sox title and possible outcomes. It mentions hypothetical scores, a tie scenario, and a claim that eight hits by Wood occurred in a recent game.
The Buick Boston company reports its second annual Buick auto show a big success. Massachusetts Avenue and Newbury Street showrooms feature Model 30 roadster Model 31 touring car Model 4 touring car and Model 35 touring car in festive green and gold displays with special lighting and a central chassis exhibit. The private show originated last fall and exceeded expectations, promising an annual event that now meets and surpasses the first year's effort.
The Denver Minneapolis series proved a strong money maker with 8000 pene attending the game on Sunday October 6.
Following the world series game just closed there is debate over the honesty of the teams. Fans mull over the season’s struggles and the decisive seventh inning mishap involving pitcher Joe Wood.
A reader-claimed discrepancy surrounds the $3.20 reportedly received by Jerry McCarthy the Red Sox mascot after the World Series. An inside source says the amount the youth kept differs from the actual cash on hand, fueling questions about the distribution of gate receipts.
Providence R I Oct 22 Brown squad works behind gates on Andrews Field in secret practice led by Coach Robinson and staff. Three or four former stars assist as Brown tunes new formations in anticipation of the Harvard visit.
The World Series game at City Park drew 30 000 fans amid scandal talk as Wood’s performance prompts criticism of Manager Stahl and President McAleer. The piece argues Wood faced ideal wind and hitters, defending Stahl’s rotation and calling accusations unfounded.
The piece reports that athletes raised a small sum totaling $3.20 plus a $50 clothing order for Jerry after four well attended games. John I Taylor learned of the charity and notes Jerry will contribute something substantial from his own pocket, not a mere $3.20 and $60 clothing order.
Ashbaugh Crowther and others drill in kickers and formations as the team builds for Harvard. Tenney returns from a sideline hit, Bartlett shines at right halfback, and Sims replaces Mitchell at center. Dr Marvel reports a record Brown-Harvard ticket day with 1000 sold and a 34 hundred capacity. A special train departs Providence Saturday at 11 40 am returning 11 40 pm for 1 10 round trip.
Roger Bresnahan, manager of the St. Louis National League team, was officially notified that his contract has been terminated with four years remaining. Bresnahan said he would pursue legal measures to enforce the agreement and fulfill his obligations.
Abe Attell arrives with handlers for light work at Pilgrims A A before facing Jimmy Walsh in a fourth meeting. Kilbane looms as a possible future challenger while Charles Silverio and Joe Nelson expect wins in their semis. Bill Papke eyes Georges Carpentier in France with a promised 5000 iron men. Carpentier could bring a big US return if he wins.
Hanover N H October 22 Dartmouth first string held on defense but scored twice on the second team. The big green received help from Charlie Boyle 00 who brings end coaching expertise after playing with Cavanaugh and Bankart. Bud Whitney injured shoulder but expected to play. Wanan maker shown promise at end.
Bridgewater Normal A A plans matchups with Greater Boston high school teams and has several open dates. H R KendallBridgewater indicates contact for scheduling.
Greater Boston teams bring 115 pound squads to Mission Church Field for home games. Joseph Fay listed as contact at 18 Whitney Street Roxbury for arrangements.
Three men race for the top in a close pool match as the game ends in a tie. One player notes the draw highlights skill and luck in a tense finish at the venue.
S D Walden vice president of Packard Motor Car Company enjoyed a dinner with Alvan T Fuller in Boston and discussed his cross country trip in the Packard 38. A racing meet at Rockingham Park is planned next Saturday with free viewing and parking fees. Officials from Comiskey Badger Judd Judd Lup Hateck plan entries for several cars and sanctions from the American Automobile Association are promised. John L Judd leads dealers’ committee for the race event and H C Bradfield heads the Indianapolis Speedway press setup for May 30 and 31.
In the 1903 World Series Pittsburg captures the first, third and fourth games while Boston takes the second, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth.
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