Scandium alloy frame topped with a stainless steel slide provides a perfectly weighted and balanced sidearm. The 1911 parts aftermarket has no rival in the handgun worldyet. It is, quite simply, the most significant world series press pin that exists. His home run in game 2 off rube marquard was the margin of victory for the athletics, and his blast in game 3 off christy mathewson tied that game in the ninth, and the athletics eventually won in. The baseball page dan holmes, box scores of every world series and various factoids. History of the world series 1911 at the sportingnews. Four 4 manufacturers made m1911 pistols that actually saw use during the war years. Baseball decided to try the bestofnine format partly to increase popularity of the sport. I asked them to send me their recent sw1911 pro series subcompact 1911 9mm with the 3inch barrel, so i could see if it fit in my top 8 subcompact 1911 9mms for carrying. In the 1911 world series, the philadelphia athletics defeated the new york giants four games to two.
Born in trappe, maryland, in 1886, baker earned his moniker by hitting two gamechanging homers in the 1911 world series. I settled on a government model series 70 colt reproduction, paid mid 800 dollars, and its minus the original split collet bushing and the cool brown box. The series victory for the red sox was their fifth in five tries, going back to 1903. Consequently he is highly elated when john darrow, foreman of the x bar outfit, offers him a job punching cows. This fantastic physical artifact is a tremendous souvenir from the 1911 world series between the new york giants and philadelphia athletics just the eighth series played between the rival national and american leagues and a testament to the lost art of keeping score. But frank bakers world series home runs made the as champions. His home run in game 2 off rube marquard was the margin of victory for the athletics, and his blast in game 3 off.
His home run in game 2 off rube marquard was the margin of victory for the athletics, and his blast in game 3 off christy mathewson tied that game in the ninth inning, and the athletics eventually. Historically, teams that take a 31 series lead go on to win the series 84. The 1911 world series by baseball almanac with a detailed description, complete rosters, cumulative statistics and box scores. Philadelphia athletics 4 vs new york giants 2 1911 world series fast facts. A comprehensive list of mlb world series champions from 1903 to the present. The box score below is an accurate record of events for the baseball contest played on october 25, 1911 at polo grounds v. The 1911 postseason games box scores and playbyplay at retrosheet history of the world series 1911 at the sportingnews.
They quickly abandoned the concept but resurrected it with the triggeractivated series 80 firing pin block in 83. In the 1911 world series, the philadelphia athletics beat the new york giants 4 games to 2 philadelphia third baseman frank home run baker earned his nickname during this series. In the 1912 world series, the boston red sox beat the new york giants four games to three with one tie this series, featuring close games and controversial decisions, was regarded as one of the most exciting world series of its era. History of the subway series box scores of all the games with a brief introduction. Its regarded as being the original firing system of the 1911, and 70 models also tend to have a lighter trigger system than 80 models. These pistols are a faithful reproduction of the colt government 1911 as used by the us military in the great war. In addition, this box score missed a catchers interference error charged to. They outran everyone, and won 20 of their final 24 games to race past chicago for the nl pennant. On may 30, ray harroun won the first indianapolis 500 car race. Through that curious season and all the way to the world series in 1911, the story was clearly bigger than the final score.
Below is a timeline of some significant results in the world of sport for the year 1911. In the 1911 world series, the philadelphia athletics beat the new york giants 4 games to 2. He is fitted out at the ranch in chaps, spurs, sombrero, etc. Series 70 and series 80 are currently trademarks owned by colt, but the terms are still used to denote the specific firing systems.
The ultimate replacement would be john brownings 1911 chambered in. Jack morris 30 charlie leibrandt 01 rick aguilera 4. A recordsetting crowd of 38,281 attended the first game of the 1911 world series at the polo grounds, just months old following a disastrous blaze which spelled the end of its previous incarnation midseason. Top 5 brands of 1911 to own modern survival online. Prices for the world series tickets stubs or rain check are based on recently closed auctions. Visit for the complete box score, playbyplay, and win probability. Everything to enhance your 1911 is right here at cheaper than dirt. I am hoping that someone will give us a range report. Get the latest scores, as well as full coverage of the mlb from usa today. That was the also the first year he led the american league in home runs, with the grand total of 11. The m1911 pistol has been one of the most successful small arms designs of the 20th century.
Giants 4 athletics 3 game was played at the polo grounds new york. Philadelphia third baseman frank home run baker earned his nickname during this series. The good, the bad and the ugly lucky gunner lounge. Like this world series, the 1921 world series also went eight games, though unlike this world series, which was a bestofseven, the 1921 world series was a bestofnine. The 1912 world series was discussed at length in the 1966 book the glory of their times, which featured interviews with harry hooper, rube marquard, chief meyers, fred. Good, original ww1era colt 1911s are rare and expensive nowadays. Altogether, he led for four consecutive years 19111914, though he never hit more than 12 dingers in a single season.
On october 14, the largest baseball crowd of about 38,281 in polo grounds was recorded. The 1919 world series matched the american league champion chicago white sox against the national league champion cincinnati reds. The new york giants defeated the philadelphia athletics and the box score is ready to surrender its truth to the knowing eye. Condition psa grades ticket full authentic punch hole cancel. Powered by official averages and stats with exclusive strato ratings. Now you get a normal 1911 bushing and a plastic box. Grips, magazines, parts and tools, holsters and conversion kits. The best sports collectibles and memorabilia for over 30 years. Shes the only tennis player to win a wimbledon final game with a score of 60, 60. Description 1911 world series press pin philadelphia athletics. Dodgers crush cubs in game 5 to advance to world series.
Pete emerged as the hero, saving the seventh game of the 1926 world series for. I got to handle both the gov model and the commander size with the round grip. Mlb world series champions major league baseball espn. His home run in game 2 off rube marquard was the margin of victory for the athletics, and his blast in game 3 off christy mathewson tied that game in the ninth inning, and the athletics eventually won in the eleventh. Best affordable 1911s for your budget pew pew tactical. Our picks new arrivals best selling price low to high price high to low product name a z product name z a avg.
Images not used with permission but with our apologies. While all three pistols displayed traditional 1911 features, both good and bad, when i asked dick and richard which was their favorite, they chose the rra. Below is a price guide listing the year of the world series, team, ballpark, and price range for a full ticket, and a ticket stub in excellent nearmint condition. In the 1911 world series, the philadelphia athletics beat the new york giants 4.
The 1930 world series by baseball almanac with a detailed description, complete rosters, cumulative statistics and box scores. The dodgers on thursday night in chicago crushed the cubs by a score of 111 and in doing so claimed the national league pennant for the first time since 1988. Enhanced by 1200 additional hours of boxscore analysis and indepth research. Information gathered from the baseball hall of fame, and wikipedia. This pristine beauty is the very first world series press pin ever constructed, and the personal example of. Its also available for football, basketball and hockey. In the 1911 world series, the philadelphia athletics defeated the new york giants four games. Ikey rosenthal finds peddling a bum business in wyoming. The red sox scored only nine runs in the entire series, the fewest runs. Best 1911 pistols for the money 2020 pew pew tactical.
Aswn the ngc universal id is a four digit alphanumeric that groups coins based on a unique combination of date, mintmark, denomination and striking process ms, pf, or sp. The 1918 world series featured the boston red sox, who defeated the chicago cubs four games to two. In the 1911 world series, the philadelphia athletics beat the new york giants four games to two philadelphia third baseman frank home run baker earned his nickname during this series. October 14, 1911 box score the box score below is an accurate record of events for the baseball contest played on october 14, 1911 at polo grounds v. The 1911 postseason games box scores and playbyplay at retrosheet. With the score tied at 1 and with eddie collins on second, frank baker blasted a tworun. Rounded butt frame provides an ergonomic grip around g10 custom wood grip panels. Thats why in late 2003 the colt custom shop introduced a limited production replica of the m1911 pistol based on the original 1911 blueprints. The new remington 1911 r1 limited double stack handguns are currently available in three models r1 limited 19. Is a singleaction, short recoiloperated, semiautomatic, magazinefed pistol chambered for the standard military use cartridge, the. I sold off my last modern springfield armory, a 1911 loaded, and replaced it with a colt 1911 gold cup nation match mk iv, series 70, in. Many 1911 aficionados prefer a series 70type model. Minnesota twins over atlanta braves 43 statheads want to know.
Get scores, news and notes in your inbox every day. Although most world series have been of the bestofseven format, the 1919 world series was a bestofnine series along with 1903, 1920, and 1921. I now know they have a recent 3inch barrel version of it. Check out the 1901 mlb season history, featuring league standings, postseason results, nohitters, and baseballs leaders in home runs, era, and more. Other than that, it appears and feels to be exactly like the one i owned in 1976. Other 1911 manufacturers use variants of one or the other, and some leave it out completely. Description 1911 world series game one full ticket, psa authentic.