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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1911
Page
15
A fragmentary sports note reflects Muggsy McGraw lamenting rain interrupting planned hitting power including home runs and a three bagger. The text alludes to two players and a baseball base on balls but remains incomplete.
Sports columnist Ty Cobb argues the 1911 World Series appears decided as the Athletics lead the Giants 4-2 in Philadelphia after a rain-delayed four games. He praises pitchers Bender and the Mackmen, notes Mathewson’s fading endurance, and predicts an Athletics victory barring a dramatic Giants comeback.
In a brisk 1 hour 45 minute game the Athletics overpowered the Giants with aggressive baserunning and steady hitting led by Murphy and Barry. Bender shone for New York while Mattyson struggled amid defensive miscues as the Athletics built a decisive edge heading into the later innings.
In seven innings Matty allowed 10 hits but baffled the Mack boys as the Athletics swarmed the bases and attacked the game. The Giants showed superiority in base running and all-around play, signaling confidence with only one potential game left outside of the second inning.
In Shire Park Philadelphia on October 24 the day’s attendance reached 24 355 with cash intake of 40 957. The players receive 60 percent of 127 910 61 total prizes. winning team players get 76 746 37 split among 21 players 3 654 59 each. Losers share 51 164 24 2 341 15 per player.
Merkle opened the Giants ninth with a sharp liner for two bases off Bender. Herzog mishandled a throw that allowed Baker to make a play, while Davis secured the put-out. Fletcher and Meyers produced outs as Merkle stayed on third, and an Indian ball to Collins ended the frame. Collins earned the final assist in three Athletics victories.
Ty Cobb of the Detroit Americans was presented with a Chalmers Detroit motor by James Isaminger, head of the award committee, on American League grounds before today’s big game. Cobb drove the car from the grounds with Harry Davis Jr. in the rear seat, showing clear elation.
Jim Baldwin, former Somerville High and Dartmouth star, and current Brockton High football coach, is named physical director of athletics at Brockton High. He will oversee all athletic departments while venue decisions for Prep league games remain unsettled.
Salem High coach Charlie McCarthy pushes his squad for the Thanksgiving showdown with Beverly High. Waltham and Somerville appear set to skip a rematch as Everett vs English High looms. Newton vs Commerce Newton game moved to Friday. Parks and Brady standouts shine in recent Newton High win.
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