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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1912
Page
13
From Fenway Park on Sept 24, Jake Stahl and his pennant chasers will be the focus in the American league as they begin a pivotal western trip with a lead and a win percentage exceeding the NL leaders.
Boston travels to Chicago for a pivotal series as champions aim to clinch the pennant. Manager Stahl plans to use regulars sparingly after the West trip, with key pitchers rested for the October showdown against the Giants. The trip includes three Western cities and a final home stretch against the Highlanders starting Sept 24.
The R C H Corporation unveils a stylish three seater coupe for the open car season. The model features red and black exterior, dark gray whip cord upholstery, silk window shades, and a refined interior finish. Buick cars gain municipal traction in Boston with several models deployed by cemetery, street, paving, and lamp departments, including two 100000 mile endurance records.
The Woodland Golf Club at Auburndale showcases a three day invitation tournament with a Thursday qualifying round featuring state top players and nearly 100 participants. Post qualifying, three match play divisions compete for the Wooland Cup and minor trophies as fall attractions draw a record crowd.
A rare protest resolution expresses opposition to city employees and urges action against coercive pressure. The document outlines discontent with official conduct and calls for accountability within municipal operations.
Joe Wood of the Red Sox holds a strong chance to break major league records with 14 straight wins and 30 victories in 34 starts. An official ruling denied him credit for Aug 17, requiring six straight wins to surpass all records.
Metropolitan Park Employees Union decided to keep meetings in Boston for easier access to staff across reservations. They pushed a $2.50 daily minimum wage parity with other state cities, aiming for implementation by year end. Michael F. O'Brien and Frank F. Morse spoke at the gathering.
Hans Holmer the American long distance runner won the Paris Marathon racing 42 kilometres 184 metres in 2 hours 43 minutes. The September 8 event concluded withHolmer taking the title in a decisive performance.
In Wheaton Illinois on September 8 Charles Evy Anns Jr of Edgewater defeated Harold H Hilton of the Royal Liverpool Club by three strokes in a morning playoff to decide the tie for low qualifying.
The World Series outcome is shaped by battery work as Red Sox and Giants are evenly matched in team batting, with New York holding the edge at the plate while Boston shows superior fielding in the series context.
The Giants lead 250 to 161 in stolen bases while scoring 738 runs to the Sox 60. Boston trails in team fielding and base hits but excels in sacrifices. Cobb boosts his season pace as Speaker lags, Zimmerman leads NL batting while Bescher expands the base-running edge for Cincinnati. Braves show mixed batting and fielding changes as records remain unsettled.
In Louisville, Columbus outlasted Louisville 8 to 4 in 11 innings, then Columbus won 3 to 1 in five innings at darkness. Indianapolis hosted Toledo 5 to 3, with Toledo taking the nightcap 4 to 1. St Paul split with Kansas City 7 to 3 and 7 to 6. Minneapolis edged Milwaukee 8 to 7 in the first game and swept 6 to 0 in the second.
In Montreal the first game ends 6 to 2 with Montreal edging Toronto, and the second game finishes 1 to 0 in favor of Montreal. In Jersey City the first game sees Baltimore defeat Jersey City 6 to 0, while the second game ends Baltimore 8 Jersey City 5.
The Boston Post Athletics Association held its first annual outing at Peddock's Island with a camp room to press-room move. The Post nine defeated the Yannigans in a day packed with races and new records, headlined by the three legged race and a lively baseball game topped by Danny Barry's pitching.
The 9 Engineers' Union 16 elected George E. Custer Conrad Bletzer and Patrick Gorman to draft recommendations for better conditions to present to Boston brewery owners. A six day work week is the main goal. Sheriff John Quinn Jr was thanked for union conditions at county buildings. George A Luck was indorsed for boiler inspection oversight. Union 16 clarifies it does not condemn Governor Foss or Chief Whitney. Monaghan memorial planning approved honoring the first president of Union 16.
Constipated, headachy or sour stomach? Cascarets claim to relieve headache biliousness indigestion and constipation by cleansing the stomach liver and bowels. A 10 cent box supposedly clears distress by morning and keeps children’s insides clean as well.
Mayor Fitzgerald told the Federation of State City and Town Employees unions that no American family can live on less than $16 a week and that he will include wage raises in department budgets. National President Michael F. O'Brien announced a state wide campaign to secure a $2.50 daily wage for laborers in all towns and cities.
Michael Davis a Boston newsboy told the Boston Newsboys Protective Union that the city leads in speed delivering papers. Ex Governor Guild, honorary member and former ambassador to Russia, will arrive in Boston on the Cunarder Laconia Wednesday. A committee of Hyman J. Cohen, Benjamin H. Robinsch and Jacob Milstein will greet him.
Labor notes describe recent union activities across Boston: Maguire’s Denver convention report earns thanks. New Haven clerks gain disclosure delay as locals organize near full readiness. longshoremen plan joint talks for wage raises. Teamsters and drivers discuss city contracting hires. new members admitted in several locals. a two year probation plan for helpers is approved by Artificial Stone and Asphalt Workers.
Boston Milk Wagon Drivers Union held a meeting and voted to accept a new contract with all but H P Hood Sons. The agreement gives drivers, route bosses and helpers a one dollar weekly raise and improved working rules and hours effective immediately. Hood Sons declined to join, citing a split from the union after previous concessions. Representatives from Whiting & Sons Elm Farm Alden Brothers Acton Farm J K Whiting and Graustein attended the conference with smaller dealers.
Boston Bartenders Union vote requires every member to wear a conspicuous union button at work. Union business agents to enforce the order in line with international law. The International Hotel Workers' Union is not interfering with A F L Bartenders at hotels. Delegates elected for the Massachusetts State Branch A F L convention to meet at Fitchburg next week.
The Longshoremen's Trade Council met last night to review proposals from affiliated unions on a wage hike after the recent transatlantic conference. Delegates noted an offered three cents per hour versus the five cents sought during the strike, with decisions referred to unions for a vote and a full council vote set for Sept 22.
Devay, a French rider, won the 396 kilometre international race in Le Mans France under the Automobile Club of Sarthe. He finished in 5 hours 12 minutes 35 seconds at an average speed around 48 miles per hour.
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