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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1911
Page
10
NORFOLK VA April 5 Just to let the Heps know that he is not a dead one Old Sol allowed them to glimpse his smiling countenance for a few moments today It was brief as Jupiter Pluvius returned with clouds and rain.
The Heps and Norfolk club saw a rain soaked start with hail and a muddy field. A disputed fair ball by umpire Nugent sparked two runs, then steady rain halted play and forced cancellation. Tenney cancelled plans to face Newport News to avoid fines for outlaw play.
George Crittenden joins the Lozier sales department after two years with American Motor Car Company. J. D. Murphy now heads the Chicago branch of Selden Company. Herb Lytle aims for Indianapolis with an Apperson and hints at using the old car’s stock motor and chassis parts. Sidney Bowman notes Marmon cars for the French Grand Prix on July 2. Howard Marmon and racing crew plan Europe trip after Indianapolis on May 30. W. S. Jameson hires three new salesmen Harry E. Leefe J. W. Foley and B. Wells. Fred Randall returns from six month Europe trip and becomes National car agent. his father was a famed Boston dealer.
Harvard lacrosse begins its year with a home opener against Springfield in Cambridge next Saturday April 8. Five returning varsity players include Fitts Gustafson Nash Captain Hale and Brightman. Coach Arthur Warwick of the Toronto Professionals visits April 7 ahead of the team’s long southern trip starting April 14.
John McCormick, winner of the Armory A A 10 mile race on Washington's Birthday, will star in the 10 mile road race at Acme A A in Jamaica Plain on Patriots Day morning. Expected starters include John Cook John Halfenstein and John Robertson of the Brookline Gym.
William Hepburn Russell president of the Boston National club arrived in Boston from the South where he aided spring training. He returns to finalize opening day plans for the National league season and says the team is in good condition and ready to compete.
Boston players Joshua Crane Jr of the Tennis and Racquet Club and C T Russell of the Boston Athletic Association won matches in the national amateur tennis championship at the Tennis and Racquet Club. Crane defeated G S Derby of the Union Boat Club three sets to one. Russell beat W H C Huhn of Philadelphia three sets to two after a hard-fought five set match.
Hans Wagner sparked Pittsburg in their season opener against a minor league club in Memphis. He slashed three singles in four plate appearances, stole second and third, scored twice, and helped Wagner’s team win 4-0 as Babe Gibson Tommy Leach Bobby Byrne Miller and Wilson contributed across the board. President Dreyfuss praised Pittsburg readiness for another pennant run at Forbes Field later this year.
Holyoke manager Wade H. Moore secured pitcher Louis A. Trotter from the St. Louis Americans after outbidding Wichita and other clubs. Trotter starred for Quincy in the NL last season with 18 wins and 13 losses in 41 games, 203 strikeouts, and a .221 batting average with solid fielding.
Leonard Cole known as King Cole of the Chicago National bail team fell ill in Danville on April 5 and will likely stay until Monday. A physician diagnosed a mild malaria case.
The Batt ling bill legalizing Sunday baseball failed to reach 60 votes in the Nebraska House to overcome Governor Aldrich veto. The Senate, however, passed the measure over the veto.
Mike Thomas, the Indian from Prince Edward Island, will not be the only redskin to face the starter in the marathon run of the Boston Athletic Association on April 19.
Andrew Sockalexis of Indian Island Maine and John Reynolds of New York’s Irish American A C headline a list of entrants watched by sport fans. Reynolds, sixth last year and a Mercury A C Marathon winner, is joined by Anton Cypra of Worcester and R Q Hayes of Salem in a strong field.
The Cathedral Y M C A hosts its third annual 10 mile handicap cross country run this Saturday afternoon. About 50 entries have been received, with expectations of a strong turnout. No course changes. entries close tonight with William J. O'Donnell at 60 State Street, city, care Putnam & Putnam.
Ray Shanahan manager of the Commerce High School team sustained a head injury during batting practice when a fast pitch struck him above the temple. He is confined to his home and out of the game for now.
Yale's 1911 rowing plan features three major events on New Haven Harbor Carnegie Lake and New London Thames schedules May 13 May 20 and June 30 with possible Pennsylvania and Philadelphia venues. Captain Elliott Frost pushes heavy fall and spring drills while foreseeing a high intensity series and possible American Henley showcase in Philadelphia.
Readers may send sport questions to Mr. Duffey via the Post. Duffey will respond in this column with concise guidance and insights on athletic topics.
The Newton Athletic Association is organized in Newton for young men over 15 to compete for amateur honors. The Newton Centre ground with a premier running track will host events. F C Hichbauer is athletic director and officers include William Adams president and Roger Ellis vice president.
The Boston High School outdoor handicap track meet will be held June 8 at Wood Island Park East Boston. Three classes compete in indoor events senior intermediate and junior.
A list of clubs including Moulton A C Charlestown Winthrop A C Medford and Wendells A C Dorchester seeks 12 to 18 year old teams for schedules across Massachusetts. Entries detail age ranges guaranteed fares and contact names with addresses in Charlestown Medford Roxbury Dorchester Malden Malden and South Boston.
Langford's elevator jams between floors causing a halt. Experts suspect a large wad of money clogging the gears, hindering operation.
Chicago observers view Charley Comiskey's ante season prophecy as a serious breach of the pure dope law, stirring debate over legitimacy and conduct.
Readers are asked to forward entries for the Acme A A 10 mile cross country run on April 19 to Secretary Cold at Ja maican Plain. The office seeks the address for Galbraith the Harvard Law School pitcher. A cribbage sequence is noted and time queries are raised for George and Cummings of Paisley. The piece asks who is the better sprinter Burns of Exeter or Foster of Harvard, with Oster weighing in. Maloney the sprinter’s address is requested.
Radcliffe College defeats Smith 27 to 19 in a college basketball game. Key scorers include Miss Gray with six floor baskets and Miss Hodge four, while Miss Browning led Smith with 11 points. Referee Dr. Bennett of Cambridge, umpire Miss Duffield, and scorer Miss Tfill noted the details.
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