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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1911
Page
9
Humboldt Iowa August reports cooler weather hindering Frank Gotch training as he and Hackenschmidt prepare for a looming title match. The piece notes Gotch’s routine, Yale and Cornell track prospects, American sprinters abroad, and Labor Day athletics with Bob Nixon and Mel Sheppard among busy competitors.
The course starts at U Street bath at 9 20 and follows to Boston and South East Yacht Club landings, past Castle Island, to Deer Island light, with a return on the same route. The public can see the race almost the entire way.
Cincinnati officials prepare for a pivotal National Baseball Commission session tomorrow and Friday. The talks will address demands from the American Association that threaten the existing national agreement in organized baseball.
August Hermann, chairman of the commission, said changes to the draft affecting the American Association would also impact the Eastern and Southern leagues. He does not forecast a break in the national agreement and noted the commission will issue the drafting list.
New York recalls the Harmsworth trials at Huntington Bay Long Island where Dixie IV won the first of a three day American eliminations. The 39.6 foot, 600 horsepower craft completed four laps of a 5.5 mile course amid rough waters as part of the bid to defend the Harmsworth Cup.
England lightweight champion Matt Wells won a popular decision over New York lightweight KnockOut Brown in a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden. Weigh-ins were 133 pounds, Charley White refereed, and about 14 000 spectators attended with gate receipts around 25000 dollars.
Round by round summary shows Wells and Brown trading, with Wells gaining the edge in several rounds. Both land jabs and rights to the jaw, nose and wind as Brown presses for a knockout. The bout features bleeding, clinches, and repeated exchanges, ending with sustained exchanges and Wells in command.
Last call for entries in the open handicap regatta of the Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club on Labor Day. The City of Boston 500 cup awaits the best corrected time across two 30 mile courses from the clubhouse line to Boston Lightship and back via Flip Rock nahant Farm Bar Bell buoy, with six class prizes and sundown as the time limit.
Hundreds attended the funeral of William A. Pierce at his Charlestown home followed by a requiem mass at St Marys Church. The church was crowded with floral tributes from friends relatives and public figures including Congressman W F Murray and other local names.
In St Louis on August 30 Chicago edged Philadelphia 2 to 1 in 10 innings in the Union Printers' National league game. Washington was defeated by Denver 9 to a score not fully readable in the garbled text.
Gotch plans to depart for Chicago tomorrow or Thursday to complete training though exact headquarters after arrival are not disclosed. Trainers intend to keep him from public view while a world tour is contemplated if he defeats Hackenschmidt. Fred Beelle arrived today as a rival light heavyweight. Crowds at the camp have dwindled after a sign warned the public away.
George Hackenschmidt displayed his muscular development at his Chicago camp drawing spectators and photographers. He posed in multiple positions, exuded confidence, and impressed critics with his powerful build. He did little work beyond a morning run and mat sessions with Dr. Roller and Americus, maintaining a buoyant mood.
Maritime bulletin records arrivals and clearances for numerous vessels at Newport News Norfolk Baltimore and Philadelphia with listings of steamers schooners tugs and barges. Notable entries include Mayrant Hawes Ontario and City of Gloucester while Rhine remains at anchor in Lighthouse Channel for Buenos Ayres.
Birmingham defeated New Orleans 3 to 2 while Mobile beat Montgomery 11 to 8. Nashville led Chattanooga with an unclear final score.
A flotilla of 14 trawlers delivered large catches to T wharf with haddock and cod dominating. Prices ranged from 4 to 64- cents per pound for various species as the steamship Perry faced repairs after a broken main pipe and a fog slowed harbor arrivals. Captain Brigham’s Aspinet reported a major cod haul and a separate rescue near Highland Light while the Palmer collided with the Edward B. Winslow near Montauk Point, prompting a possible tow to Portsmouth.
A major sweepstakes trotters race was settled at the Essex last night with owners and representatives agreeing. The event will be at Syracuse New York on September 14 with starters Joan Soprano Hal worthy and Sterling McKinney and purses of 4700 dollars. Ed Geers helped arrange the meeting representing the Maddens.
The New York State Athletic Commission approved licenses for ten clubs to stage boxing contests under the Frawley law. Four new clubs received licenses the Long Acre Athletic Association Atlantic Athletic Association Brigh ton Beach Athletic Club and National Sporting Club of America joining six already authorized New York City organizations.
Hans Holmer of New York won the 15 mile Mara thon race at Douglas Isle of Man defeating Pat White of Dublin by 500 yards. Holmer finished in 1 hr 27 min 32 sec.
In Hull, Aug 30 a light ENE breeze capped a close final race of the Bea ton Yacht Club open series with 47 starters. Italia won Class P, Nutmeg first rating, Gringo second rating, Dolly NT second rating, Il in 18 footers, Nicknack IT Hull one design, Polly-Wog Hingham one design, Terror II dory. Miss May Loring sailed Panther to a walkover in sonderklass Fray.
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