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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1911
Page
12
In Columbia South Carolina on March 31 the Heps displayed strong batting to rout the Sally league team 9 to 1 in a fast game. Afterward the players returned to the hotel and then to the railroad station to catch the 6 40 p m train to Greensboro New York CG.
Eight schools took part in a meeting of the Interscholastic Rowing Association at the B A A to plan the coming season. English High and Dorchester High did not attend, and it is believed neither will row this year.
Noble & Greenough Cambridge Latin Roxbury Latin Boston Latin Rindge Stone Brookline and Volkmann schools form crews with coaches Jack Graney Frank Greer and Percy Keays. Regatta plans include a floating house move to Cottage Farm Bridge and a possible Stone four. Training begins April 10. George V Brown elected secretary treasurer with Wesley Coleman president and M Weston vice president.
In Fort Worth Joe Wood dominates with speed as the Red Sox top a Texas league club. Boston collects hits mainly off Nolly and his successors, with Speaker and Duffy Lewis delivering key hits. Janvrin struggles at the plate, Madden blocks behind the plate, and Purtell is urged to play despite a stiff arm as the team heads to Oklahoma City after the game.
The Red Sox speed pitcher dominated Fort Worth, fanning 15 with 13 strikeouts in six innings. Local sluggers struggled to connect as errors produced both Fort Worth runs, including a Heinie Wagner overthrow and a Madden passed ball.
New York March 31 Abe Attell featherweight champion outpointed Frankie Burns bantamweight in a National Sporting Club bout. Attell weighed 118 pounds at ringside for the first time since becoming champion. Burns pressed the action but Attell’s ring generalship carried the decision.
Entries for the second annual horse show at Park Riding School during the week of April 24 close at midnight tonight. Officials expect entries around 750, surpassing last year’s 550, with quality also rising and surprises anticipated when the list is announced.
In San Francisco on March 31 heavyweight lightweight champion Ad Wolgast defeated local fighter Anton La Grave in five rounds at the Auditorium Pavilion. Wolgast controlled the bout with sharp punches landing at will and ending the contest decisively.
In a 133 pound bout Wolgast dominated from the start against LeGrave. LeGrave absorbed heavy blows and could not last the round, his seconds throwing in the towel as Wolgast pressed with rapid rights and lefts. Round by round the champion rammed LeGrave toward the ropes and floor until victory was secured.
The Lynch brothers Jimmy and Al of Cambridge headlined the Armory A A amateur boxing monthly meet. Jimmy won the 105 pound class easily, while Al won the 145 pound final over Dorchester’s Paul McGrath amid judge controversies. The 24 bouts included a standout heavyweight clash where Raymond Simon of Armory A A defeated George Robinson of Cambridge in a closely fought slugging battle. Johnny Fallon captured the New England 105 pound title by defeating John Hughes of Charlestown over three rounds.
C M Daniels of the New York Athletic Club won the A A U championship 500 yard swim in six minutes 291 5 seconds. R E Frizelle of the Missouri Athletic Club placed second and J F Reilly of the New York Athletic Club third. J P Lichter of the Chicago Athletic Association won the A A U championship plunge for distance with 72 feet 2 inches in 52 seconds.
The final match of the week at the Howard saw Jack Sheehan's unknown win the mat title against Cora Livingston in quick work. He secures the championship medal while the local girl, Livingston, was not a match for him.
A fragmented sports roundup lists results from Charlottesville Durham Chapel Hill and Roanoke venues featuring teams like Amherst Trinity Swarthmore Lafayette and Philadelphia Nationals with multiple game scores and pairings noted in terse abbreviations.
Gossip for Motorists reports Boston's strong showing against class leaguers as Al Mattern and Wilbur Goode spark a high scoring game. Goode hits a single, double, and homer, his drive cleared the center field fence into a rooftopped outfield, while Columbia's pitchers are tagged for 18 hits. The Heps push runs early behind Clarke, with Fullenweider stifling later innings, and Spratt adds a late RBI drive. President Russell discusses ground ownership and a potential park-sharing plan, favoring the current Boston grounds with a new grandstand. The piece also notes the growing automobile show circuit across New England and a new amateur rules clause affecting racers and professionals. Fred Hall sets a road record in a Wozier stock car.
The Crimson meets Columbia this afternoon at Soldiers Field at 3 o clock in the third intercollegiate game. Harvard beat Pennsylvania 4 to 1 last Saturday but lost to Haverford 4 to 0, so today’s win is needed to stay in championship contention.
A steady stream of visitors enjoyed Rose Day at Mechan ics Hall with double admission. The display featured thousands of new blooms including azaleas and carnations. William H. Elliot showcased the variegated Killarney rose and C B Newbold presented a rare double colored azalea. A carved ice table display by Burleigh & Martin drew admiration.
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