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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1911
Page
11
New York Yankees overpower Detroit 12 to 5 to take the series 3 games to 2. Lonergan and Hendriksen arrive from Brockton Yankees. Hugh Jennings's Tigers shown no mercy as Brockton and New York trades produce a decisive victory.
The Brockton recruits Lonergan and Hendriksen join the Red Sox on tour to Philadelphia for a double header against the world champions. They arrive after a bargain matinee win over the Tigers and may debut today behind manager Donovan. Lonergan leads the Brockton club in stolen bases and Hendriksen brings years of outfield experience.
In the ninth inning Hugh Jennings leads a loud, spirited charge despite his team trailing by eight. The Yankees surge after the fifth, piling on four runs as Taughan struggles early and Willett tires after five. Bush hits a long first inning homer and Bauman advances on a Chase miscue as the crowd exchanges quips and old phrases.
Store offers all Panama hats priced 7.50 and 3.75 for certain styles. Higher end hats 10 for 25 20 and 15 price points reduced to 10. These are current season stock not sale purchases. Open Saturday evening at 26 School Street.
Sports brief summarizing standings and outcomes as teams race for top spots. Lists win loss records for Philadelphia Detroit Boston and others with numerical ranks and percentages, indicating shifts in the lead.
New York hosts Washington for a two game set, with both teams seeking wins to gain ground in the standings.
Sweeney opened with a third inning single and Vaughan plated on a bunt play. Hemphill and Chase produced runs with singles and a double to flip the lead before Detroit answered with a fifth inning rally including Jones Bush Cobb and Knight to regain advantage. The game unfolded into a pronounced, sunlit finish as the Tigers pulled ahead late.
Washington defeated St. Louis 8 to 5 in the final game of the series. Groom pitched well but got little support as the home team hit Lake hard in the seventh inning. Krichell injured a finger by a foul tip and was replaced by Stephens.
Detroit fans learned Del Gainor cannot play until September due to a broken wrist. A specialist said a tissue callus formed during healing and must be worn away through manipulation and massage. Gainor works out daily, has his old speed and skill except for accurate throwing.
The White Sox defeated the champion Athletics 5 to 4 in 10 innings in Philadelphia. Errors plagued both sides as Ed Walsh and Cy Morgan struggled with wild pitches. Johnny Collins drove in the decisive run in the 10th amid Morgan’s wild toss and a Bris Lord catch.
Clarence Dickson Russell known as Lefty the $12 000 southpaw of the world champions is sent home by Connie Mack from Philadelphia August 10 suffering a bad tonsillitis attack. He had shown symptoms in days prior but mingled freely with players and used the team glass. No other players have shown signs of infection.
The Lords backed the government in a 131 to 114 veto bill vote. Archbishops Canterbury and York and nine bishops aligned with the government, while prominent dukes including Norfolk and Northumberland sided with the opposition. The chamber overflowed as peers, ambassadors, and nobles watched the historic moment.
The schooner Westward owned by Alexander S. Cochran of New York won the Astor cup for schooners at Newport, beating Elena owned by Morton F. Plant. Avenger earned the sloop cup for Daniel Bacon, achieving her fourth victory. The finish featured Elmina II rivalries and a coming race for the King's cup with Shimma of Boston among entrants.
Marblehead Aug 10 140 boats raced in Corinthian Y C mid summer series with eight power boats. The sonderklasse top honors went to the Panther owned and skippered by Miss May Loring after a late challenge from the Ellen which was disqualified. Sayonara edged Timandra for a narrow victory as Amoret and Italia also posted results.
Six men entered the White Hope event at the National Sporting Club in New York. George Perry, a Pennsylvania fighter, won after a four round bout with Bob Feeney in which Feeney was twice floored. Perry had previously outpointed Sailor White after facing Dutch Zimmer.
The Revere Police defeated Metropolitan Park Police at Revere Beach yesterday in a high scoring matchup. Six two-base hits powered Revere's offense with a .302 batting average led by A'Hearn McIntyre Starky Ewing and Donahue as batteries.
St Paul catcher William Kelly is sold to Pittsburg for 12500. He will join in September. Pittsburg now owns the O Toole Kelly battery of St Paul at a total expense of 33000.
Marblehead Aug 10 The Eastern Y C race resumed after fog with 52 starters in seven classes. Winners include Timandra Beatrice R Cheroot Elizabea R Marte L Quakeress and more with multiple boats earning first and second places across classes.
The New York and Boston fire departments meet at 3 PM on the American league grounds with local fans expected. New York leads 7 to 5 over Boston from July 8 on the Bronx Oval as Manager James P. Maloney predicts a Boston victory.
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