The first fall classic : the Red Sox, the Giants, and the cast of players, pugs, and politicos who reinvented the World Series in 1912
In this wonderful page-turner, veteran sports journalist Mike Vaccaro brings to life a bygone era in cinematic and intimate detail'and re-creates the magic and suspense of the world's first classic series. Despite a major presidential election, the near-assassination of Teddy Roosevelt, and the most sensational trial of the young century, baseball dominated front-page headlines in October 1912. The Boston Red Sox and the New York Giants of that year'two of the finest ball clubs that had ever been assembled'went head-to-head in a thrilling eight-game battle that ultimately elevated the World Series from a regional October novelty to a national obsession. From the Trade Paperback edition
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Spring, Summer, Fall, 1912: a prelude
October 1912: the run-up
Tuesday, October 8, 1912: game one
Wednesday, October 9, 1912: game two
Thursday, October 10, 1912: game three
Friday, October 11, 1912: game four
Saturday, October 12, 1912: game five
Monday, October 14, 1912: game six
Tuesday, October 15, 1912: game seven
Wednesday, October 16, 1912: game eight
Wednesday, October 16, 1912