The Phillies are out of it, but I’ve still got World Series fever. Therefore, I thought we’d relive the World Series of 100 years ago. I’ll be writing everyday as Hap Jackson, sports reporter for the Philadelphia Bulletin. I got the idea from this site, which started with a bang but shut down a few months […]
(October 14, 1911) NEW YORK–If baseball had a Hall of Fame, both squads would have some surefire entries. GIANTS: Christy Mathewson is as fine of a flamethrower as you will ever lay eyes on, and “Matty” can lay you low with his fadeaway (Later known as a screwball). He went 26-13 with a 1.99 ERA […]
(October 14th, 1911) NEW YORK–We wrap up with a look at the outfields of the two teams.In the above photo you’ll see from left to right Bris Lord, Rube Oldring, and Danny Murphy. ATHLETICS-As good as the infield is, the outfield contains no flat tires either. Left fielder Bris Lord has some pop in his […]
(October 14th, 1911) NEW YORK–We’ve looked at pitchers and managers, not let’s take a look at infields. ATHLETICS: There is a clear advantage here, as the Athletics $100,000 infield (above) is one of the finest of all time, and probably will be thought of that way 100 years hence! There are no weaknesses here except […]
(October 14th, 1911) NEW YORK–Bris Lord has just stepped into the batter’s box to face Christy Matthewson (2 p.m. start time), and Game 1 of the 1911 World Series is underway! A record crowd is on hand here at Brush Stadium (aka the Polo Grounds). You can “Watch” it live here! I will be giving […]
Matty, Bender engage in duel for the ages! Devore a hero! Bender calls his pitch! 38,000 in attendance! Series shifts back to Philadelphia! Details in tomorrow morning edition!
The Giants edged the Athletics yesterday afternoon in front of the largest crowd to ever witness a baseball game. 38,281 baseball enthusiasts packed into the new Polo Grounds, and they were treated to a pitching duel between two of the finest hurlers of the stitched potato the game has ever seen. Why, the two twirlers […]
(October 15th, 1911) NEW YORK– Connie Mack spoke briefly with reporters after yesterday’s game*. The game one loss doesn’t seem to have dampened his spirits one bit. “One swallow does not make a summer, you know. While we lost the opening game, it does not mean that we will lose the Series. My boys played […]
Game 2 of the 1911 World Series will be played this afternoon. If you’ve already got your ticket, then have fun at 21st and Lehigh! If not, join us here at 2 p.m. as we will carry the game live. Details forthcoming, as well as a look at today’s pitchers, Rube Marquard and Eddie Plank.
(October 16th, 1911) PHILADELPHIA– ATHLETICS EDDIE PLANK. The Athletics will be looking to tie the Series at one game apiece this afternoon. No team wants to find itself in a 2-0 hole, knowing that they’ll be facing the legendary Christy Mathewson in Game 3, coming in with a full 2 days rest. And so the […]
(October 16th, 1911) PHILADELPHIA– An enormous crowd is in line for tickets today at Shibe Park! Philadelphia fans are excited to see if Eddie Plank can even this Series at one apiece, and the line stretches around the block. This will be a sellout and then some, and plenty of fans will pay $2 and […]
(October 16th, 1911) PHILADELPHIA– A recent technological advancement called the Playograph has made it possible to “watch” World Series games, even if you can’t make it to the ballpark, or even if you are in a completely different city. Thanks to the PSH Herald’s technological advances and the good people at backtobaseball.com, you can […]
