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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1912
Page
11
In a bolster for New York, Christy Mathewson argues the Giants enter the world series with seasoned pitchers Tesreau and Marquard, while Boston relies on Wood and a strong bullpen. He notes Boston's left-handed hitters struggle against Tesreau and predicts the series will hinge on pitching depth and rest.
Eddie Collins powered to six stolen bases in a Detroit game last week breaking the existing mark for steals in a single major league game. Milan had held the prior best with five in a June 14 Washington at Cleveland contest amid a season where Cobb extends his lead in the batting race and several players reach the .300 threshold.
Eddie Collins argues the Boston Red Sox have steadier form and stronger outfield than the New York Giants. He highlights Larry Gardner and Speaker, notes the Red Sox faster, sharper hitters, and praises Hooper Lewis and a superior Boston outfield. He previews pitching comparison and leadership in upcoming analysis.
Boston Latin Captain Craven awaits a School Board decision on a coach with Fred J. O'Brien, a current teacher, amid veteran shortages and hopes a strong squad will report. Across city schools, Mechanic Arts Commerce East Boston Roxbury and Dorchester High prepare squads under various coaches as prep leagues loom. Ralph Good at Malden High starts duties amid cautious optimism for the Suburbes league race.
Washington rallied in the seventh inning to defeat Detroit 6 to 3 in a game that featured injuries and umpire banishments. The contest was called for darkness after the eighth inning, with both teams forced to shuffle lineups.
Marquard of the Giants regains top NL standing after last week’s victory while Richie drops. Tesreau, also with the Giants, eyes the lead next week after securing three straight wins.
A sleeved critique tracks Abe Attell’s loss to Thomas the English feather in New York, predicting his boxing days are ending while boxing promoters face scrutiny over outsized purses. It notes Burns quitting the ring, introduces a new boxing scorecard idea, and previews Saylor vs Britton in Arena New York with undercard bouts and a forfeit.
In Pittsburg a rowdy bleacher fan resisted, requiring four officers to eject him. A spectator yelled that each officer would receive an assist and the fanned man would be charged with a put out as he left.
Somerville coach Steve Mahoney aims for a successful year while Everett veteran Cleo O Donnell returns to work. High School figure George Brickley rejoins, boosting O Donnell confidence in a strong outlook for the season.
The Watch City team defeated Marlboro High School as the season opened at Waltham with the new football rules in their first real test. A warm day drew a large crowd of coaches officials and players who approved the new play style and its execution.
The article notes four downs to gain ten yards and the impact of an extra down on possession, plus the lure of the forward pass this season. It stresses careful selection of the head linesman, and mentions the new end zone and rule interpretations affecting play and strategy.
The Braves increased team batting by one point while holding opponents to a one point decrease in team batting. Boston improved fielding by one point, with opponents at the prior week’s mark. Individual gains included Brown 18, Campbell 8, Houser 8. Hess 4. Devlin 3. Donnelly 3. Titus 1. Losses hit Jackson 4, Sweeney 4, Kling 2, Perdue 2, Kirke 1, Ramiden 6, Tyler 7, Dickson 11. Henriksen led with 35, Bedient 20, Wood 8, Lewis 4, Hooper 4, Collins 7. Wagner fell 8, O’Brien 7, Engle 5, Yerkes 4, Speaker 5, Carrigan 5, Gardner 2, Stahl 2, Cady 1.
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