Connie Mack Picks Boston Red Sox to win 1912 world title
Chicago Sept 18 Connie Mack predicted the Boston Red Sox would win the world's championship in 1912 with apparent ease. He praised Boston's season, noted players Wagner Speaker and Gardner, and said the American League club would likely best the Giants in a best of series. He also praised Boston's pitching depth and Jake Stahl's managerial judgment. The article also discusses new ticket safeguards to prevent speculators and ensure fair seat allotment.
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World Series Preparations At Fenway Park
The Red Sox season shift to the road as 100 clerks and carpenters work at Fenway Park to expand capacity to 30 000 to 35 000 seats for the world series. Temporary stands rise on every usable inch while 15 000 tickets are reserved and distribution issues prompt the club to adopt new procedures.
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Alethia Arrives for Big Night Wrestling at Grand Opera House
Alethia the Roman grappler arrived in the city for a match at the Grand Opera House against Van Trajen. He seeks the world title and plans talks with organizers about future engagements at Mechanics Hall. He is in good condition and promises a display tonight.
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Medford High Coach Runs Tough scrimmage practice
Coach Carroll of Medford High conducted a rigorous scrimmage active session lasting most of 15 minutes, pushing players hard through a demanding drill.
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Harvard Men Endure Tough Day on Soldiers Field
Harvard varsity and freshman squads endured a hard day of drills at Soldiers Field with morning and afternoon sessions. Trainer Donovan directed the morning practice while Head Coach Haughton led the afternoon session assisted by Leon Leary and Charlie Daly, veteran Harvard quarterback from 1900.
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Spring practice shows improving tackling and backfield work
The daily drills split into small squads with Hitchcock Wendell and Parmenter assisting as Haughton and Percy Wendell run early conditioning and ball handling. Linemen drill on the charging machine, tackle dummies, and backfield sets form as Logan drills at quarterback while others contest passes and formations. Preston McAleer’s Sox surge toward fresh records amid confident praise from Stahl and Somers as celebration continues in Cleveland.
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Red Sox Clinch Pennant After Chicago Win Despite Rain
Cleveland dispatch reports Chicago secured the pennant for Boston with a Chicago win that ends the possibility of Boston losing the title. Van Dyke and Pape to start against Detroit and possibly New York in Boston, with Boston aiming to beat the Giants. Two games in Cleveland tomorrow feature Beident and Hall for the champions opposed by Baskette and Steen for the Naps.
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Tufts Adds Three New Players to Football Squad
Tufts College strengthens football roster with three new players from Rindge Tech and Peabody High. Hadley debuts at varsity position after final signal practice, Buckly and Hill join the backfield and guard slots. Two new coaches, Dunn and Smith, assist as Whelan praises backfield depth and notes line struggles at end positions.
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Medford High Seeks to Defend State Cross Country Title
Medford High School aims to defend its state cross country championship won last fall. Captain Walter Brown returns along with several veterans as the team plans matches with other high or prep schools in the state.
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Three Veterans Rejoin Princeton Tiger Squad
Three veterans join the Princeton team boosting prospects as ends Wight and Dunlap and backfield star Tub Waller report to practice. A strenuous five hour session followed a delayed scrimmage with injuries and conditions easing. Two drills are planned tomorrow ending with an afternoon scrimmage.
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Duffy To Box Kid Alberts In Six Round Bout In Lewiston
Freddy Duffy of Jamaica Plain meets Kid Alberts in a six round fight set for September 26 in Lewiston Maine. The article notes a wish for Duffy to someday fight in his home town.
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Cards Take Opener Fraym Phillies 7 3
The Cardinals win the season opener against the Philadelphia Phillies with a 7 to 3 score. Key players and innings provided by local game notes indicate a strong start for the Cardinals. The matchup sets early momentum for both teams in this series opener.
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Philadelphia Baseball Game Summary Blast
Philadelphia overcame three walks by Finneran and errors allowed two bases on balls and one unearned run. Finneran struck out one, Mayer allowed two hits in two innings, with Orth and Klem umpiring.
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Remaining Red Sox schedule of games with multiple opponents
The text outlines remaining Sox fixtures against Cleveland and Detroit, listing dates in September and October. It mentions games versus New York, Washington, and Philadelphia, with partial city spellings and uncertain formatting.
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Position of Leaders in American League
The Red Sox hold a commanding lead in the American League with a 14 percent edge on Washington and substantial margins over Philadelphia by 15 games and Chicago by 30 games.
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Position of Leaders in National League
New York leads the National League with a nine percent advantage and an 11 game edge over taburs, while extending a 26 game gap over Cincinnati.
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Games Today In American Basketball League Action
Boston faces Cleveland in a two game set as Washington travels to St. Louis and New York meets Detroit. Cincinnati visits New York while Chicago plays Brooklyn and St. Louis goes to Philadelphia.
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Toronto Buffalo 5 Providence Jersey City 2
In a concise sporting note the Toronto Buffalo team posted a 5 to 2 win over Providence Jersey City in a recent matchup. The result highlights a decisive performance by Toronto Buffalo.
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Two Games Postponed As Wet Grounds Hit Milwaukee Series
In the American Association slate, Milwaukee and Toledo had postponements due to wet grounds. Result in Toledo where Columbus fell 8 to 1, while Lee City defeated Kansas City 5 to 1 amid disrupted play.
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