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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1911
Page
12
Quiet day at both league offices as fans and contracts were scarce. At the Paddock building President Russell and VP Page conducted a routine conference on the expected strengthening of the Hops while Peter Kelley remained in a rear office seeking any tidbits for the press.
Manager Patsey Donovan signals resolve over Carrigan matter as Bill Maine pushes for a holdout unless a bonus clause is removed. Boston heads to Chicago for the spring meeting on March 14 with Mrs. Donovan, then to New York and on to California aboard a special train. Tommy Madden is in peak condition as a key contributor, and a promising third baseman prospect James Murray, praised by Miah Murray, may get a tryout in New England leagues.
Cliff Curtis of the Boston Nationals abandons typical baseball focus for embroidery and crochet. After marrying Florence Van Sickle, he dedicates winters to eyelet, cross, Satan, and silk needle work to craft designs for his wife and expected child.
The Boston College High and Rindge M T S will clash next Tuesday afternoon February 7 at 3 o'clock in the BC gym. Managers Linehan and Cahill settled the meet. Events include 25 yard dash 300 600 1000 yard runs mile relay high jump and shot put.
Name of Wildcats has been suggested for the Phillies. Jack Knight says he will sign his contract on Feb. 11. The Fletcher option expires on that date. Connie Mack has signed pitcher Herman Werner from Greensburg. MacGraw plans better spring training grounds for Giants.
Alec MacLean read the Post and grew heated over fans judging his pairing Bald win against Pat Moore soon after Matty's loss to a Philadelphia lightweight. The proposed timing proved too short for the bout. Packey McFarland and Bert Keyes set to meet in Pittsburg on February 6.
Manager Alec predicts Moore may struggle next Tuesday as Baldwin trains at Highland Lake with O'Brien and Gallant. Other notes include Morris’s Pittsburg bout with Joe Thomas, Sandy Ferguson’s results, and McKinnon seeking New England middleweight crown with Sullivan, plus plans to stage Leo Houck vs Klaus and O'Brien vs Johnson or Jeannette.
The A A A plans to police road courses with formal troops for safety after incidents at Vanderbilt and other events. Sam Butler cites Elgin and Savannah lessons and seeks state and federal recognition for official policing. Lozier's J J Gormley welcomes stronger service, with Fred Hall now at the Lozier branch. H H Hawkins heads to Los Angeles to study coast opportunities for Speedwell. Bay State dinner at Hotel Lenox moves forward with casual attire.
In spite of poor weather a large attendance filled the Mechanics Building during the Motor Boat Show. With two days left, enthusiasts may still view a wide lineup from major national manufacturers. Chester I. Campbell notes strong business and a notable turnout of women at the New England Engine and Boat Association event.
Edmund Lamy and his father returned home after a one year skating suspension for refusing to re skate a Montreal race. Lamy accuses the International Skating Union of bad faith and breach of trust for allowing Major F O Holm to compete against amateurs, alleging Montreal interests backed the move. He notes Holm’s 4 44 5 for 500 meters as a professional mark and claims officials know these facts. The Lamy team also alleges financial interests among St Nicholas Rink officers and says handicaps at their home rink limit him.
Alfred Shrubb Johnny Hayes and Henri St Yves plus George Towson a local pro are entered for the 15 mile race at the Fifth Regiment Armory in Baltimore tomorrow evening Shrubb is favored to win with St Yves likely second.
Nearly every local champion travels to Madison Square Garden for the Irish American A C games. Boston A A sends a crack relay squad led by Captain Bill Prout and teammates E Merihew Harry Lee and Reggie Foster to represent the Hub in the intercity race against New York and Brooklyn. Individual stars Herb Gidney and Bill Coe also compete for the Back Bay club.
New Yorkers line up for a Hackenschmidt versus Zbyszko match after promoters in New York focus on securing a championship contest. The winner of the Russian Pole match appears set for a bout with Frank Gotch, amid plans for Irish American A C games and upcoming athletic events at Irvington Armory February 18.
Annapolis plans four Navy rowing crews under Richard Glen Don who will coach the midshipmen again this spring. A fourth class or plebe crew has formed from fall practice. Contests set with Pennsylvania and Columbia, May 6 for varsity and freshman eights, two mile and one mile races respectively, with Yale being pursued.
Captain Jack Frost drills a large Yale crew squad in the boat house. About 90 oarsmen from the sophomores to seniors report, with 41 from the class of 1915 the largest group. Harriman and Webb, both sophomores, have past freshman crew experience.
Edward H. Coy, captain of the 1909 championship football eleven and former head coach of Captain Daly's eleven, will depart New Haven tomorrow for Chattanooga Tennessee to enter the coal business He has spent most of the period since the season ended at his grandmother house and had planned to enter lumber business at Cloquet Minnesota with his brother Sherman Coy Yale end rush.
The 10 mile open handicap cross country race at the Armory A A on Red 22 will offer the same prize values as last year. Time prize is a 17 jewel Waltham gold watch. Entry blanks available from Mr Walsh 541 Tremont Street Boston.
Brockton steps in after Andover Academy cancels. Brockton will feature Harvey formerly of the Newport Naval Reserves Bunker Slattery and Graney. Dorchester High School alumni have won all their games this season.
The Somerville High athletic association will pay doctors’ bills for injuries sustained by players while representing the school. Previously, students largely bore medical costs.
Fall River defeated Worcester 4 to 3 while Taunton edged Pawtucket 4 to 3 in adjacent matchups. Both games featured tight scoring and late scoring plays.
A terse sports brief notes the faculty member's steady drive to win, asserting a knack for overcoming rivals regardless of the opponent. No further details are provided in the readable text.
The schedule and rules committee of the major leagues meet February 14 to settle questions. Public sale for B A A games is restricted. writers can contact the Boston A A manager on Exeter Street. Several middleweight title contenders including Papke Kelly Kinos Gardner are mentioned. Packey McFarland fought Dave Deshler in a 1909 Armory Club bout that ended in a draw. The authorized marathon distance is about 25 miles. A letter for local athlete Mike Norris is on file.
The New England Kennel Club returns to a spring KT show with April 11 12 and 18 at the Mechanics building in Boston backing the event with 5000 prize money. Committee includes Henry S Blake Charles H Taylor Jr Richard C Storey James L Little Eugene V R Thayer and T R L Kemp. Judges listed M F Mulcahy for Boston terriers E M Oldham for spaniels poodles pinschers and EB Chase for setters.
In Brockton on February 2 Tommy Quill defeats Hayward Briggs in a 12 round main event at Shoe City Athletic Club. Referee Stan ton Abbott awarded the decision to Quill as both fighters delivered a fast and excited display. Preliminaries saw Young Sslauss KO Frank Murphy in round two and Young Reardon KO Young Lemoyne in round three.
In a lively game at the Bunker Hill Boys' Club in Charles Town the Bunker Hill team suffered its first defeat in three years. St Johns Berchman of East Boston defeated them 16 to 11.
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