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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1911
Page
12
A discussion notes chess adapting promotional tactics from boxing with Emanuel Lasker guiding pay and timing. Capablanca faces a five minute move limit per turn, while promoters seek gate and film receipts. The piece suggests chess edged toward commercial spectacle and spectacle-like agreements.
The piece notes that chess will mirror other sports in earning financial momentum and embellish pre match rituals. It anticipates a potential title bout between champion Lasker and Cuban challenger Casablanca, with orderly, transparent prep to settle rumors about championship methods.
Joe Mandot of New Orleans won a 20 round decision over Grover Hayes of Philadelphia before the West Side A. C. in Algiers. The crowd and officials felt the bout was virtually a draw, with opinions split on the verdict.
The first motion picture of the Army and Navy football game will be shown today at the National Theatre. Filming of football games has often failed, but a remarkably successful film of the recent contest between the service academies has been produced.
The New York Nationals defeated Havana today by a 5 to 2 score in a baseball game. The contest featured solid pitching from both sides and key hits from the Nationals to secure the victory.
For the 11 positions on the All Eastern football team 1911 panelists from six New York papers name 21 men. White and Hart of Princeton and Dalton of the Naval Academy appear in all six lineups, with strong support for Bomeisler Yale and Wendell Harvard.
The West End Independents basketball team reorganized for the season and seeks games with Team Company G of Gloucester Company K of Hingham Battleboro St Marys C U and other top semi pro quintets. Managers should contact E A Greene Boston or T Martina Boston with proposed schedules and December 6 options.
The Park Riding School hosts a midweek to Saturday horse show highlighting quality and rising standards. Officials say the Boston event this week features horses surpassing any previous New England exhibitions in merit and performance.
The article notes Hal Chase was a notable student of political science upon resigning as manager of the Highlanders. It describes observers’ impressions from afar and hints at the consequences of his quick departure, suggesting the public frame of mind around the exit.
Vean Gregg earns major recognition with multiple all star selections after just one MLB season. The young pitcher is highlighted for his rapid rise and consistent performance since the season's end.
Reports from Savannah indicate racing may not resume due to city leaders and the automobile club President noting it would require broad popular support, with concerns about cost and profitability. Also highlighted are high mileage economy tests and Massachusetts motor vehicle fee收入 totals.
Nine members of this year’s Michigan M squad are expected back for year with players including Quinn Garrels among the returning seniors.
The piece notes St Johns Academy lost to Oak Park High in an intersectional game but praises Danvers for strong showing and points to tough schedule. It compares Dartmouth captain Eddie Daley to major leaguers, mentions Packey McFarland, Tommy Murphy, and Dave Deshler, and highlights Bouin as a rising French distance runner with likely Olympic potential.
Reports say Buck Crouse and Leo Houck fought six rounds with little to separate them. A draw would not have been a bad result as neither gained a clear edge in the contest.
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