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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1912
Page
9
Cleveland fails to sweep the Athletics in a double header. A single win tomorrow for Boston would seal the pennant for the McAleerites and leave Philadelphia with an uninterrupted string of victories yet still allow Boston to be champion at the final bell.
Brookline Swimming Club dominates the New England Amateur Athletic Union championships held in the Charles River basin with Rich setting a 100 yard free record in 1m 68s. Meahan leads a tight 3 mile race followed by Richards and Sullivan. Duffy wins the 880 yards in a close finish ahead of James, while Rich handily takes the 10 yard event. The program includes diving and longer swims with noted competitors from Harvard, Amherst, and Boston clubs showcasing strong showings.
Boston travelers William St John and sister Mrs M I Jennings left New York for one day trips in an underslung American roadster, lodging at Copley Plaza. Milwaukee Grand Prize start sees Stutz dealer Jack Le Cain ready to drive as relief. Police on Commonwealth avenue report five autos violations daily. Berlin uses four el carly-propelled street cleaners saving about $1.88 daily per unit. K R I T Motor Car plans new buildings to expand output and floor space with thousands more cars next spring. Inter State drops yearly models to allow ongoing refinements and up-to-date lines.
Yale quarterback captain Jesse Spalding is the first Yale football player to retire due to injury this season. He and halfback Philbin collided during drills, Spalding sustaining a badly cut lip that required stitching after his blood flow could not be stopped.
Archie MacLeish, freshman centre rush, strained his side during practice and may require appendix surgery. He remains a leading candidate for centre rush while the full coaching staff includes Howe McDevitt Scully Wheaton Neal Philbin Morris Potter. Some players like Camp Jr Dunn have not reported and Dunn may lose eligibility over a scholarship issue.
Boston College High School outlines returnees led by Captain O Connor and tackle Barron plus promising transfers from Framingham, Lowell, and St. John s. Coach Scanlon and Captain O Connor prepare for 11 away games due to lack of a field with opponents including Medford Everett Malden and Dorchester among others.
Harvard opens practice at Soldiers Field with 54 candidates under Coaches Haughton and Leary and trainer Donovan. Freshmen captain Brickley and quarterback Mal Logan stand out as horning into the varsity, while 70 total players projected by Friday.
Detroit Michigan September 16 opening day at the Michigan State Fair Grounds featured a competitive baby trotters program. Lord Allen Dillon Axworthy and Sweet Alice each won a heat in the 2:20 pace while Baden and Don Pronto led other divisions. The day closed as darkness halted further racing with tomorrow’s card set to include 2:12 pace and the grand futurity divisions.
Durham N H September 16 Charles Eberle Swarthmore 10 began duties as football coach at New Hampshire State College in his first year as head coach. Thirty five men reported for practice today.
First baseman Joe Kutina and outfielders Walter Jantzen and Willie Brown were released by the St. Louis Ameri can League club. Brown heads to Wichita Falls in the Texas Oklahoma League while Kutina and Jantzen go to Montgomery in the Southern League.
The Boston team expected Cleveland to seal the pennant by beating the Athletics, but the Mackmen won with Gettysburg Eddie in top form. Lajoie led the Naps as they overwhelmed Boston, threatening a 100th win before leaving for Detroit. Tomorrow's pitchers Collins and O’Brien duel Gregg and Blanding. Wagner and Carrigan to rest after the game.
Eddie McDonald, Braves third baseman, was released to the Sacramento club of the Pacific Coast league. He received notice yesterday but said after the game he would refuse to report to Sacramento and return to his Albany home.
The article argues McDonald, once with Buffalo and then Boston, is a steady improver whose release leaves the club short at third base. At 20, he shows on‑the‑job effort and potential for many future seasons despite being let go now.
Commercial travellers from Everett and Boston councils gather at Everett High School baseball grounds Saturday for the league final with the championship at stake.
The clash pits Joe Wood against Jeff Tesreau in a debate over the spit ball era. The discussion circles around pitching methods and major league baseball dynamics.
In Brooklyn on Sept 16 Robin let Brooklyn down with three hits. Wagner tripled and scored on Wilson's homer over the right field fence in the seventh. Smith batted for Ragan and singled. Knetzer held the opponent hitless in the final two innings. The score:
Brice Evans of Belmont Springs won the Commonwealth One Club open playoff to take the gross prize. He defeated Walter M. Johnson after Johnson stumbled on holes ten and eleven, Evans finishing 7 and Johnson 85. The net division was won by H. Mansen of Framingham with 88-10-72, Osasia Seeton second, and G. B. A. of Brockton placed third.
Indianapolis crowds expect a keen lightweight clash tonight at the Pig Meeting Arena. Britton, the favored fighter, trains with Eddie Murphy while Saylor, hailed as a rising star, faces doubts about his form. Referee Mafit Fila will preside as both boxers study each other before the bell.
Providence reports more than 20 candidates report at Andrews Field for Brown University football materials. Coaches stress the material strength of the new group will shape the team this season as many seniors are returning.
Stanley Covaleskie, the pitcher, is noted as a brother of Harleskie, highlighting family ties in the baseball context.
An advertisement extols Gillette Safety Razor and 1912 blades offering smooth quick shaves with no irritation. It highlights three key features the blade edge, adjustable shave, and safe draw-stroke. The copy urges first time buyers to try Gillette and purchase sets and blades at various prices.
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