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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1912
Page
7
League leaders foresee a Red Sox victory over the Giants in the world series with strong pitching depth and balanced lineups cited by figures like McGraw Chance and Kling. Supporters emphasize Joe Wood Tesreau Matty Marquard and overall series pitching edge for Boston or Giants depending on the speaker.
New York Giants open a three game set with Philadelphia in a tune up for the world championship. Manager McGraw may rest regulars but plans to use Marquard Tesreau and Mathewson if needed to prepare for the Red Sox series. Quakers aim to challenge and fuel the pace with aggressive baserunning.
Bob Burman established a new world record for one mile on a circular dirt track in an automobile at the St Louis venue. Driving a 300 horsepower Benz, he clocked 47.61 seconds, beating his previous 47.67 second record from Beach last spring in the same car.
In Chicago Pittsburg defeats the locals 9 to 0 led by Wilson’s hitting. O'Toole held Chicago to two hits while Richie Reusbach Williams Smith among others exited the game. Benton starts the St Louis win and Walsh shuts out St Louis in Chicago. Cleveland tops Detroit 8 to 15 in home finale as Gregg shines.
Today’s games include Brooklyn at Boston and Pittsburg at Chicago. Cincinnati visits St. Louis and Philadelphia hosts New York. In the American League Boston plays Washington while New York travels to Philadelphia.
Chicago Nationals will open next season with a steel and concrete grandstand costing 700000 dollars and a 60000 spectator capacity. Twelve thousand will stand during sold out events. a novel plan uses a subway in front of the bleachers and dug out aisles to keep sightlines clear.
AVLANTA Ga September 30 Manager Gill Smith outlines stance at Birmingham meeting on salary caps for 16 players with a proposed 4000 dollar limit equal to about 250 dollars per man. He favors a cap but warns against removing all limits citing league disruption and uneven pay across cities. He hopes for a larger limit and supports the double umpire system in 193 seasons.
Auburn's football prospects rise with the return of Ressijac and Lamb and the possible return of Meadows. The team shows depth across the line with tackles Lamb and Meadows, full back Ressijac, captain Rip Major at quarterback, and promising backs Hains Bider Meld men Hart Coggswell and Wingo.
The Mobile Y M C A basketball team begins practice at 7 o'clock this evening under coach Christian. The squad will train through the week to prepare for a busy schedule ahead, with plans for a closed league and possible commercial and school leagues. Christian, last year’s manager, is expected to handle the opening formalities and arrange a strong local game lineup.
Tigers rallied on Benedict diamond Sunday afternoon to an 11 to 1 victory over the L W Harpers. Sluggers I W Harpers Southerland Day and Tigers Collins Buchanan led the offense and sparked a high scoring game from the start.
Bill Carrigan, Boston Red Sox catcher, will be trusted by manager Jake Stahl to anchor the field behind the bat in the coming World Series against the New York Giants. Chief Meyers of the Giants is widely regarded as a superior all around catcher, adding interest to the matchup.
Waivers have been asked on Mordecai Brown by President Murphy of the Chicago Nationals. The pitcher injured his knee in a July win and has since been of no use to the club. Manager Chance confirmed Brown is to depart after signing a three year contract last winter.
Major John M. Carson a Washington newspaper correspondent and founder of the Gridiron Club died in Philadelphia from a complication.
Chicago news reports Frank L. Chance, manager of the Chicago National League club, has received no official word of deposition by club president Murphy. Chance says a New York operation was successful and he expects to play next season, while Murphy insists Chance will not be retained.
Matt Mc Grath the world champion set a new hammer throw record at Celtic Park by hurling the 16 pound hammer 191 feet 5 inches surpassing the previous mark of 180 feet 1 inch set by J. J. Flanagan.
The National Baseball Commission issues revised rules for the World Series. The bulletin warns fans against inflated admission prices, details game scheduling, field standards, umpire authority, and player eligibility. It also covers spectators, stadium capacity, player payments, and penalties for noncompliance.
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