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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1911
Page
12
Hugh Bedient has signed a contract with the Boston Red Sox and forwarded it to John I Taylor. Officials anticipate fair crowds at upcoming games as the team confirms its roster for the season.
Garry Herrmann of Cincinnati predicts a stellar year for his team and the National League, citing deals with Philadelphia and new outfield additions Eddie Grant and Bates. He downplays talk of a third major league and foresees modern park growth, with optimism about the sport’s future.
President Russell refutes reports of a split with Vice President Page after a baseball meeting in New York. He explains an original contract allows either to buy out the other’s stock, and Page has not signaled a desire to sell. Page stays in New York on personal business. Tenney and Russell held a private conference at headquarters.
New York report says shortstop Jack Knight signed a three year contract with the New York Highlanders. Also announced were offers to catcher Robert Williams and outfielder Bert Daniels. If Yale and Princeton require a third game the contest will be held at the Polo Grounds on June 15.
Cincinnati National League club sold outfielder Crompton's contract to the Topeka Kansas club of the Western League. Crompton came from Johnstown Pennsylvania club last fall.
Boston will send its largest athletic group yet to the New York A C games with the B A A relay team led by Captain Bill Prout and a lineup including Merihew Lee O Hara and Garland. Oscar Hedlund leads Brookline in the Baxter mile, with George Brown directing all travelers.
Dorchester High School Alumni basketball team faces Brockton at Dorchester High gym in a fast, warmly contested clash. Brockton hopes to repeat a recent victory while Dorchester aims to reverse the result with the same lineup plus a packed crowd expected. Dorchester also schedules a second attraction against Tufts freshmen.
The article notes manager John McGraw selecting the New York Giants as favorites to win the pennant, continuing a recurring pre season outlook.
Australian critics dismiss American boxers Papke Thompson and Clabby with mixed praise for Clabby while claiming the others failed to show true form. The column also notes Harvard Yale freshmen relay rematch and praise for Keane at Syracuse, plus Unicorn Club track yachters Prout Merihew and Gotelli wrestling prospects.
Boston autos fans plan to attend the Portland show starting next Monday. Amplex Company executives join the trip while a multinational racing crew for Case cars draws attention. Departures include executives from Alco and Packard with resignations in Detroit and a note on S. P. O. meaning. English car taxation highlights a costly annual burden.
The note lists contenders Jim Walsh Digger Stanley Johnny Couleen and Frankie Burns in a bantamweight title race. It also mentions schoolboy games at Mechanics building on February 25 for competitors under 21 and directs entries to George Brown at the Boston Athletic Association in Exeter Street.
Trials for the Commerce High relay squad to race Mechanic Arts High at the Boston College meet were held yesterday afternoon. The Back Bay school's first relay team features Captain Donnelly, George Sallaway, Chester O'Brien, Ray Shanahan, and Gink Ryan as the fastest for the distance.
Tech and Tufts basketball collide on Garrison Street with an Amherst gymnastic meet in a packed evening. Tech looks sharp while Amherst features stars Darrows and Ladd on the rings, promising a high spirited contest amid Tufts’ improving lineup and tough luck season.
Philadelphia lightweight Sammy Smith, known for wearing thick spectacles, prepares to boxing Eddie Murphy next Tuesday at the Armory club. He removes glasses before the bout but is praised as a clever, fast-handed fighter who has defeated notable rivals in Philadelphia and New York.
Jimmy Collins arrives in town to meet President Crowley and Secretary Lavis of the Providence club where he serves as manager. He appears lighter and says he will play the game of his life this season.
Newspapers expect American league attendance in St Louis to rival Sunday church turnout, as baseball enthusiasm grows and local interest surges.
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