Baker Tops World's Series Hitters With .375 Average
In the World Series, Baker leads batting at .375 across six games for the champion Athletics. Barry follows at .368 and Murphy at .24. The Athletics post a team average of .249, with Crandall pacing the Giants at .500 in limited play. Snodgrass and Myers field at 1.000, while Murray struggles with no hits and a .626 fielding.
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Western 600 Defense Scrimmage Highlights Gallaudet Clash
Western one of four regulars in the lineup pushes through Gallaudet for early gains in a Ken dall Green scrimmage. Rockwell scores on Moore pass, Western sustains drive to the 10 yard line before Gallaudet stalls the surge. Substitutions boost Western’s play as Martin shines at right tackle. Gallaudet replies with a methodical 10 yard drive using the same interference. John L Sullivan to receive new Irish jaunting car after Abington farm stay.
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Yale Varsity Scrubs Play No-Score Practice
Special to The Washington Fest New Haven Oct 24 Yale varsity with many substitutes played a no score practice game against the scrub team Coaches paused play to explain tactics Capt Howe kicked for the varsity and onside kicked to gain yardage Paul Veeder and Howe opposed by McDevitt and Sterman for the scrubs The second paragraph notes Naval Academy class games Oct 26 where the second class won by a score of and the only score came on a forward pass from Junkin to Tisdale followed by a 5 yard plunge by Tisdale
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Mack Sprung Surprise By Sending Bender To Mound
Connie Mack's decision to start Eppa Rixey? Actually Bender over Plank in the deciding game of the World Series highlights the Athletics upset of the Giants. The piece analyzes Bender's workload, Mathewson and Marquard's struggles, Davis and Collins in key plays, and umpire Klein's controversial call. The story frames the Athletics as the better overall team with stronger batting and fielding, while noting injuries and roster moves affecting the outcome.
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World championship series sets new financial records
Philadelphia October report shows record gate and receipts with 176,? no, Goth. The article notes 34,556 more paid admissions than in 1909 and a season that raised prices boosting gross receipts across divisions. It discusses attendance, club and commission totals, and the impact of travel costs while describing a smaller crowd for the decisive sixth game in Philadelphia.
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Ty Cobb May Be Yankee Next Year In Newsroom Gossip
Philadelphia October 26 Ty Cobb the famed natural ball player may join the New York Yankees next season. Detroit contract expired and Ban Johnson plans Cobb as a major drawing card for the league with potential stops in Boston Cleveland Chicago and New York. Johnson hopes to pair Cobb with Hal Chase and dump McGraw in a bid to boost attendance.
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Navy Tries New Plays At Annapolis Practice
Special to The Washington Post Annapolis Md Oct 28 Practice was partially secret today the first time this season that it was not openly conducted The public was excluded from the stands though spectators could stand at a distance A large portion of the session was devoted to new attack formations Captain Dalton tweaked a knee in yesterday practice but participated in the drills Coaches focused on Leonard who starred in yesterday s work Field Coach Frank Keaton attended after three days with the Yale squad bringing back points and information about the Army team which defeated Yale on Saturday
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Silence Might Be Best Is Way Matty Sizes Outcome
By Christy Mathewson The Giants star pitcher reflects on the 1911 World Series defeat to the Athletics. He notes pitching strain, key fourth inning errors, and a controversial call at the plate that shifted the game. He praises Bender's strong outing and analyzes series dynamics and future prospects for Giants and Athletics.
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Business and Central to Oppose on G. U. Gridiron
High school football outlook notes Business makes its debut at Central Georgetown field at 3 o'clock. Western and Central strong, possible upset if line play improves. Catholic University ends scrimmage before Maryland Aggies opener with injuries and lineup shifts. Georgetown vs St John s and Virginia games draw local fans. Army goal shifted toward Virginia clash. Georgetown scrimmage shows progress, Kraft and Foley standouts. free admission stands, tickets 50 cents, expected big crowd.
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Davis Leaves for Cleveland to Discuss Manager Job
Harry Davis, captain of the world champions, departed Philadelphia for Cleveland to discuss a contract to manage the Cleveland American League club next year. He said nothing is certain and emphasized he is in baseball to make money.
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Virginia Work Improves Before VMI Clash Scrimmage
Virginia's football squad showed marked progress in a 40 minute scrimmage, likely the last before the VMI game. The varsity scored three touchdowns to the scrubs' one, with Gook intercepting a pass and returning 80 yards. Key players included Todd, Yaeger, Goodhue, Walter, and Barron, and new wing shifts puzzled the scrubs as backs exploited gaps.
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