Mack Picks Boston Red Sox to Win 1912 World Series
Connie Mack declares the Boston Red Sox will defeat the Giants for the 1912 world championship. He cites Wagner, Speaker, Gardner and the team's steady play, saying Boston is the best in the American League and will win without a quiver. He notes Giants as top of the senior league but expects Boston to prevail.
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Larry Gardner
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Red Sox Take Postseason Series From Giants in 1909
Boston defeats New York four games to one in a fall post season series. Christy Mathewson loses to Joe Wood 4 to 2 in the opener as the Red Sox dominate the rest, Cicotte beating the Giants 9 to 5 in game two while Ames Marquard and Crandall combine for 14 hits against New York. The series ends with Boston holding the world baseball crown for that year.
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Boston
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Joe Wood
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Crandall
Red Sox
Eagles and Thorman Open Grand Bowling League
Opening Grand Bowling League match at Grand alleys ends with Eagles taking two of three games. Thomas posts best score with 203 in game one, Krause close at 201. Thorman leads losers with steady all game performance.
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Flier’s Winnings at Chicago Meets Revealed
Winnings from Cicero field and Grant park aviation meets over two weeks were announced. Glenn L. Martin topped the list with 4854 dollars, followed by Anthony Jannus 4003, Max Lillie 2811, Beckwith Havens 2170, and Delloyd Thompson 2057. Howard Gill’s estate received 382 for his Cicero meet.
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Grant Park
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Anthony Jannus
Max Lillie
Beckwith Havens
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Red Sox Tie Giants With Narrow Wins In Series
Boston pitchers Hall Collins and Pape led a tight series with two one run wins and a shutout, as the Red Sox defeated the Giants 5 4 in game three and game five 5 4 while taking the middle game 2 0 behind Mathewson and Crandall.
American League Today's Doubleheaders
Major league schedule lists New York at Boston two games Chicago at St. Louis two games and Cleveland at Detroit as the day’s matchups.
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National League Yesterday's Baseball Results
Boston defeated Cincinnati 7 to 6 while Brooklyn won 7 to 2 over St. Louis. Chicago Philadelphia and Pittsburg New York show rainouts. Remaining doubleheaders are listed with home teams and venues as weather permits.
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Major League Notes From Baseball Circles At Winter Meet
Charley Schmidt former Detroit star now with Providence in the International league files a petition in Fort Smith Arkansas stating he has 200 to pay a 12 000 debt He owns a one third share in a coal mine at Coal Hill Umpires for the worlds series next month may be Billy Evans and Silk O Loughlin with Connolly Dinneen Brennan and Klem as alternates Walter Johnson criticizes being called a Swede and explains his heritage Midkiff formerly with the Bronchos drawn praise for speed but criticized for slow ball to runner Clyde Goodwin and other players wintering here take up golf to stay in good condition and enjoy the sport during the off season
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Silk O'Loughlin
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Major Leagues Cancel Drafts Listing Several Players
The national baseball commission released a list of minor league players drafted by major league clubs whose drafts are cancelled under a five day rule. The National League entry includes Chicago from Birmingham Yanes awarded on a secondary draft. American League listings name New York from Nashville Welchaco to Washington and Detroit from Waco Jost cancelled.
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Co Sion
Laurel Heights Club Hosts Sunday Handicap Event
Manager Will H Symons of Laurel Heights Golf Club plans a weekly Sunday handicap for members. Entry is one new golf ball with prizes from five or more depending on entries. Nine holes, medal scorecards, beginners and veterans share equal chances. The day also features tea and a women’s class lesson by Miss Symons.
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Minneapolis Clinches Third Pennant in American Association
Minneapolis, winner of the last two pennants, clinched this year's title as the season closed with a Minneapolis vs Milwaukee game. President Chivington called the season prosperous, noting seven players will join major leagues next year and no league expansion plans. Standings show Minneapolis 105 wins 60 losses.
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Milwaukee
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Rousing Welcome for American Champions
Boston crowds lined streets to welcome the Boston Red Sox home as American League champions. Mayor Fitzgerald issued the city keys to the team at the Common while workers paused and the squad received thanks from players and officials.
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McGoorty Wins In First Crack At Middleweight Title
Eddie McGoorty of Oshkosh Wisconsin defeats Jack Harrison English middleweight champion holder of the Lord Lonsdale belt. After a previous KO of Dave Smith, McGoorty stops Harrison in two minutes 55 seconds in New York.
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Johnson and Langford 10 Meet in Australia
Chicago report on final plans for the heavy weight championship match between Jack Johnson and Sam Langford to be held in Australia December 26. Johnson expects to sign with W. C. J. Kelly and travel to Australia to acclimate. Kelly says Hugh McIntosh offered 50 000 for two fights including training, Johnson may seek more but McIntosh will not raise the bid.
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Jack Johnson
Sam Langford
Australia
W. C. J. Kelly
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Football Meeting Today to Decide League Shape
The postponed meeting of Academic league football representatives convenes at the High school this afternoon. Rumors swirl about reorganizing the league, expanding to six teams, or dropping two teams for new entrants. Coaches used the cool weather to split squads for real work as practice games approach Saturday to assess material and pennant chances for 1913.
Tulane Opens First Football Practice Under Coach Mason
New Orleans Sept 24 Tulane University began its first football practice with Coach Mason leading a group that includes most of last year’s squad and several promising new players to compete for this season’s team.
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New Braunfels A and M Training Camp Builds Strong Team
A. and M. football training camp in New Braunfels, Texas reports 30 players in sun and riverfront workouts under Head Coach Charles B. Moran and Joe Utay. Returnees Beasley to Bell plus new fast players from Allen academy Dallas Muskogee and Grayson college push for spots as camp extends a week then heads to College Station.
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