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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1911
Page
11
Eddie Plank of the Athletics faces a challenge from the Red Sox as aging southpaw notes his declining usefulness to Connie Mack. The veteran speaks of possible retirement while still taunting Boston, recalling a yesterday’s battle at the mound.
Plank proves a tough puzzle for manager Donavan's Boston lineup while the Athletics, led by Eddie Collins and strong infield play, push to a victory. Duffy Lewis provides Boston's lone standout with timely throws, and Karger battles despite two costly errors as Boston’s defense falters behind him.
Young McInnis is a versatile player capable of filling any infield spot and handling the outfield. He is being developed as Harry Davis' understudy with many expecting him to see action soon. He can sting the ball as shown yesterday.
Schedule lists New York visiting Boston, St Louis at Detroit, Cleveland at Chicago, and Washington at Philadelphia highlighting early matchups between major league clubs.
McInnis doubled and scored again as the Mackmen built an early lead. The Red Sox plated their only run in the seventh on Engle’s two-base hit followed by Carrigan’s single for one score.
Opportune hitting and errors earn Cleveland the win over Chicago 5 to 2. Lange pitched eight innings for Cleveland allowing six hits while Krapp and Scott held the Sox to two runs as Graney Jackson and McIntyre produced two base hits.
Hillard Lang of Toronto defeated Kid Shea of Boston in a ten round fight here. Shea fought gamely but Lang outboxed and punished him, though Shea withstood the punishment without being knocked down. Joe Jeanette plans to travel to Tula Oklahoma soon to train Carl Morris for a five week period under contract, drawing $800 plus expenses.
Bridgeport 8 New Haven 2 in a regional contest while Holyoke 5 Hartford 4 and Montreal 4 Providence 3 highlight Eastern action. Other games feature Boston at New York Chicago at Cincinnati Pittsburg at St Louis Philadelphia at Brooklyn Rochester 7 Newark 2 Toronto 2 Jersey City 1 Baltimore 6 Buffalo 2.
Memphis beat Atlanta 6 to 1 in a South division game. Birmingham defeated New Orleans 5 to 0. Nashville routed Chattanooga 9 to 0 while Montgomery topped Mobile 8 to 2.
Tom Longboat the Indian Marathon champion challenges Clarence De Mar the current title holder to a contest over the Ashland to Boston course. Longboat via his manager Sol Mintz says he can defeat De Mar and post new figures on the route despite De Mar's world record time of 2 hours 21 minutes 39 3 5 seconds.
Prospects of a meeting on the Unicorn course between Longboat, a professional runner, and De Mar, an amateur, are slim due to A A U rules. De Mar aims to remain amateur until after the Swedish Olympic games in Stockholm next year as Canadian supporters push for him to turn pro before then to race Longboat. Such a showdown on the Ashland Boston course would rank among the greatest contests if it ever occurred.
The schedule lists Brockton at Haverhill, Lawrence at Fall River, Lyon at New Bedford, and Worcester at Lowell in a regional series. Local clubs prepare for upcoming games as standings tighten and travel ramps up.
Detroit won a tight baseball game as St. Louis rallied in the ninth but fell 7 to 6. In the eighth, Austin on second and Murray on first with no outs, Moriarty dropped an infield fly, sending confusion on the bases before Moriarty threw to Bush for an unassisted double play.
Diamond Rubber Company editor notes loudness not equal to results. W H Van Dusen joins Chalmers Motor Car sales team. Roast Pig Club enjoys Lake Croft Inn outing by Thomas Torry. Warren Wolverine transcontinental car reaches Los Angeles ahead of schedule after grueling test across adverse conditions. Car endured voyage well, verifying build quality.
New York Americans defeated Washington 5 to 3 in a loosely played yet exciting game. Cree and Chase starred at bat and in the field for New York, while Lynch and Wilkinson from California reported to manager on arrival.
Frank Arrellanes of the Red Sox has been sold to the Sacramento club and will depart for the West today. Hunt and Mahoney also move to the same club.
The Red Sox and the New York Yankees will attend the Prince of Pilsen at the Majestic Theatre tomorrow evening. Boxes have been secured and the theatre plans a baseball night. Jess Dandy as Hans Wagner will perform stunts and extra features will enhance the famous city song.
Johnny Glover defeated Young Erne in six rounds in West Philadelphia as punch accuracy overcomes a 20 pound weight disadvantage. Mike Glover knocked out Frank Perrone of Rhode Island in six rounds, delivering an easy win for the siblings.
Eddie Plank the southpaw of Connie Mack’s team steadies the Red Sox tide as Buck Crouse debuts strong and challenges Ted Nelson at the Armory. Sweden’s entry rules draw criticism while Fred Cameron eyes a Boston Marathon duel with Longboat and Ralph Craig anchors Michigan’s Penn relay squad.
Harvard varsity baseball hosts Trinity at Soldiers Field for the season’s first home game. Dick Babson starts on the mound as the Crimson’s strongest pitcher, with Hardy ready to relieve if needed.
Frankie Burns of Jersey City defeated Tommy Houck of Philadelphia in a 15 round match at 118 pounds before the Washington Glee Club in New Haven. Houck showed strength through several even rounds but faded after the ninth. Australian Charley Griffin won the decision over Bunny Ford of New Haven at 123 pounds in a 15 round bout.
Rose Pitonof and Alois Anderle are named the only swimmers credited with the feat at the Charlestown Bridge and Boston Light. Anderle's performance is questioned while Pitonof’s role is emphasized as part of the historic swim record claim.
Os Richardson of Harvard's four oared crew was hospitalized yesterday with appendicitis. a veteran oarsman, he has held his position the past two seasons. Waite moves to stroke and Bud Smith takes Waite's No.6 seat, triggering a general boat shakeup.
London April 24 Bombardier Wells defeated Ian Hague at the National Sporting Club for the English heavyweight championship and the Lonsdale Belt. Wells halted Hague with a knockout in the sixth round after a punishing performance.
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