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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1911

Page

17

Six more enter in marathon Patriots Day entry surge noted

George Brown lists six new entrants for the Boston Athletic Association Marathon on Patriots Day. From Dorchester to Toronto, runners include E B Kempton Justin Marshall Eugene Fitzpatrick Thomas Rose Joseph Donato and W H Price. Donato, a Sicilian distance runner from Messina, trains daily and aims for April 19. Bob Fowler, Cambridge veteran marathoner, prepares after a storied career with top finishes in 1904 1907 and improved times in 1908 1910.

E. B. Kempton Dorchester Justin ,Marshall Brookline Eugene Fitzpatrick Natick Thomas Rose East Boston Joseph Donato Trinacria A. C Boston W. H. Price Central Y. M. C. A Toronto Price James J. Corkery J. R. Roe R. F. McCormick Messina Donato Bob Fowler Cambridge Fowler Fred Lorz Tom S. Fowler J. J. Caffery

Baseball games wanted by youth athletic groups in area

A list seeking matches for various age groups from 10 to 19 among many organizations in Massachusetts and nearby towns. Contacts include William Lapsley Roxbury, William C. Hogarth Dedham, Bennie Collins Brookline, A D Mosman Newton, Dana Lyons Jamaica Plain, J Fay Roxbury, Dennis Shea East Boston, F Gibbons Charlestown, William Sampson Charlestown, Raymond Sharkey Danvers, and Walter Wakefield Boston.

Emeralds Roxbury Shamrocks Waltham St. Mary’s Newton Rindge Triangulars Cambridge William Lapsley Calumet Street Wanderers A. A Dedham William C. Hogarth Care Wanderers A. A Mass Cathedral Choir Boys Bennie Collins Nast Brookline Street City Beacons of Watertown A. D. Mosman Emerson Street Lakevilles Jamaica Plain Dana Lysons Boylston Street Mission Church Uly J. Fay Whitney Street Prescott Noddle Island Fares Iven Dennis Shea Brementreet East Boston Charlestown New England F. Gibbons Warren Street Mohoncas A. C William Sampson

Brockett Reinstated by National Commission

Cincinnati April 6 The National Baseball Commission reinstated L Rockett who had been declared ineligible by the New York American League club after a decision issued today.

Cincinnati Ohio Nationalaseball Commission L. Rockett New York

Americus defeats Dr Roller in two straight falls

Gus Schoelein known as Americus outlasted Dr Ben Roller of Seattle in Mechanics Building in two straight falls. Americus used speed and aggressive holds to win the first fall in 2 minutes 34 seconds and the second in 15 minutes 37 seconds, despite Roller escaping several dangerous positions.

Gus Schoelein Americus Ben Roller Seattle Mechanics’ Building M. D Doc Tor Nelson Roller Touhey Dr. Roller Frank Leonard Brooklyn Hadi Youseff Jack Leon Ali Hassan Leon Hassan Hasson

Malden H. S. Star Westcott Enters Dean Academy

Malden High School infielder Oliver Westcott leaves minor league plans to join Dean Academy today as regular shortstop. His Malden teammate Bill Lucas transfers to Everett High after the family move, bringing Malden’s recent scoring tandem to new schools.

Malden H. S Dean Academy Oliver Westcott Malden Lawrence N. E Westcott Dean Bill Lucas Westecott Everett High Everett

Young McDonough Tops Bill Parks in Ten Round Bout

Manchester’s Young McDonough clearly outpointed Law rence’s Bill Parks in the main event at the Lowell Social and Athletic Club last night. The ten round decision favored McDonough amid a card that also featured Connolly over McGivan in a semi final and other Lowell victories.

Young McDonough Manchester Bill Parks Lawrence Lowell Social and Athletic Club Mark Connolly South Boston Young McGivan Billy Mulvey Lowell Young Murphy Charles Thrysantos John Sousa

Fordham Routed by Princeton in Opening Day Baseball

Princeton pitcher Woodle allowed three hits and struck out ten as Fordham fell to the Tigers 2 to 0 in warm conditions at Princeton New Jersey. Fordham errors in the ninth inning produced both runs for Princeton and a highlight squeeze play by Lackey, Sterrett, and Prescott sealed the victory.

Princeton N. J Tigers Fordham Woodle Keogh Lackey Sterrett Prescott Fordham Belvo Auk Bio Ale Sida McCarthy McCaffrey Carter White Scanton Sterrett Lf Reush Starkey Winants Sterrett Prescott Winants Harkey Garza Luckey Gargan Carter White Trescott Hases Sharkey Chapman Johnstone

Yale Harvard boat race date dispute ends in Harvard refusal

New Haven April 6 Yale and Harvard negotiations on this year’s annual boat race date failed. Yale proposed arbitration with Barnard Wren and Meikleham, Harvard insisting the June 26 week. Harvard refused all three Yale dates and any rowing outside that week. The Yale Alumni Weekly calls the plan one sided.

New Haven Yale Harvard Yale Alumni Weekly Otto T. Barnard Robert Wren W. E. Meikleham

Bates Announces Baseball Schedule

Bates College coach Wallace F. Preston released the schedule listing 14 home and away games. The slate includes an Ivy Day game in Lewiston for the first time along with matchups against Bowdoin Harvard Colby Tufts and other regional foes across Lewiston Cambridge Medford Orono Brunswick Waterville and Portland.

Lewiston Wallace F. Preston Bates Exeter Exe Bowdoin Ion Pilgrims Fort McKinley Portland Harvard Cambridge Andover Colby Waterville U. of M N. H. State Orono Tufts Medford Brunswick

Brooks Beats Griffen In 10 Round Clash

Joe Bayardo Brooks billed as England's Hebrew champion outpointed Australian featherweight Charlie Griffen over ten rounds at the National Sporting Club of America in New York.

New York Joe Bayardo) Brooks England Charlie Griffen National Sporting Club of America Tonight

Washington Trades Corbin to Atlanta in Southern League

Washington manager Mc Aleer sends outfielder Fred Corbin to the Atlanta club as a ground rent man. Corbin, who played with Akron last year, is subject to recall after the season and has been hitting over .300 with Washington in spring games.

Washington Corbin Atlanta McAleer Fred Corbin Akron

Annapolis Teams Tie 1-1 in 15 Inning Baseball Game

In Annapolis Md on April 6 the Naval Academy and Maryland Agricultural teams played 15 innings before ending in a 1 to 1 draw. Both schools battled through a long extra frame, with the score deadlocked.

Annapolis Naval Academy Maryland Agricultural

Yanni gans defeat Roanoke Club in Roanoke

The Yanni gans of the Philadelphia Athletics won 6 to 2 against the Roanoke Club in Roanoke Virginia. Both teams played steady defense and the weather was excellent throughout the game.

Roanoke Yannigans Philadelphia Athletics

Syracuse Crew Eligibility Shocks Ten Eyck

Syracuse coach Ten Eyck learned from the university eligibility committee that only 10 of 18 varsity candidates meet academic standards and eight of 21 freshmen are eligible. He ordered the backward players to cram to regain eligibility.

Syracuse, N. Y Ten Eyck Syracuse Crews

Athletics Victors in 12 Innings

Philadelphia April 6 nearly 8000 fans watched the Athletics defeat the Phillies 2 to 1 in 12 innings in an ante season game. Alexander started five innings before Stack, with Russell opening for the Athletics and Coombs finishing. The winning rally came in the 12th on a walk to Davis, a sacrifice by Murphy and Barry's single.

Philadelphia Athletics Phillies Alexander Boom Stack Lefty Russell Murphy Coombs Russell Joe Scrveder Nationals Davis Barry AB. R. BH. TB B. Hogan Lord Rene Collins Baker Eeese Rios Ste Thomas Eee Wees Dis Lapp Tees Livingstone Toeates Vine PO. A. EY Magee Knabe Miller Umptres O'Day Connelly

Harvard Red Sox Tickets On Sale For Huntington Avenue Game

Tickets for the Harvard-Red Sox game at Huntington avenue grounds go on sale this morning at Wright & Ditson 344 Washington street Herrick's Copley square and in Cambridge at Leavitt & Pierce Wright & Ditson and the Harvard Athletic Association. Manager Gilbert E Jones says Harvard fans will fill the stands and predicts a strong turnout similar to 1910. The Boston club aims to win and notes last year's margin was narrow with a 4 to 1 Boston victory.

Harvard-Red Sox Huntington Avenue Wright & Ditson Washington Street Herrick’s Copley Square Boston Club Cambridge Leavitt & Pierce Harvard Athletic Association Gilbert E. Jones Harvard Boston Sexton Flarvard

Rumors of New Auto Trade Group and Rubber Market Talk

Gossip for motorists discusses a possible new automobile manufacturers association following a New York meeting. It notes a 1910 Reo with 23000 miles, a St Johnsbury show with Boston dealers, and a rubber syndicate aiming to lift crude rubber prices, affecting tire costs for motorists.

Association of Automobile Manufacturers New York St. Johnsbury, Vt J. H. Goss H. BR. Blossom W. A. Wright W. A. Ricker Fred Kelley M. Berry George Asselin Boston St Johnsbury Brazil Para

Navy Lacrosse Dominate Cornell 12 to 0 in Annapolis

The Naval Academy lacrosse team defeated Cornell 12 to 0 in Annapolis. The midshipmen played at high pace with strong teamwork throughout the game.

Annapolis Naval Academy Cornell Midshipmen

Mrs Britton abolishes bar at ball park

Mrs Helen Hathaway Britton owner of the St Louis Cardinal baseball club declares women and children will be catered to at League Park and the liquor bar will be eliminated for the season. She notes the rule was set by her uncle and aims to attract more women and children to games.

ST. Louis Ladies Helen Hathaway Britton Cleveland Ohio St. Louis Cardinal League Park

Harvard Freshman Team Scrub Game Opens Season

The Crimson freshmen played seven innings on Soldiers Field with a 5 to 4 win by the regulars. Wet field limits prevented sharp defense but overall effort was creditable for the first game of the year. Coach Laurence used almost the entire squad to evaluate material. Scrub games will continue daily until the regular schedule begins.

Crimson Soldiers Field Laurence

Detroit Americans trounce Columbus America Association squad

Detroit Tigers defeated the Columbus America Association team by 4 runs. Mullen and Canet pitched for Detroit as both sides hit hard, but Detroit bunched runs more effectively.

Columbus Detroit Americans Columbus America Association Tigers Mullen

Baseball Scores From Lexington and Richmond

At Lexington Pennsylvania State defeated Washington and Lee 7 to 1. At Richmond Giants beat Richmond 12 to 3.

Lexington Pennsylvania State Washington & Lee Richmond Giants

Danville Defeats Toronto Second Team 2 1 In Tryout

In their first tryout the Danville Virginia League squad beat the Toronto Eastern League second team 2 to 1 today, highlighting their early form and chemistry for the season.

Danville Toronto

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