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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1911
Page
12
Boston manager Fred Tenney and executives Russell and Page departed by midnight train to New York to pursue a possible deal to strengthen the team. The move signals aggressive efforts to acquire players by the Heps.
The New York club is not the target for Boston and Mike Donlin will not return to play pro ball. Donlin informed he does not want to play again, ending any immediate deal with Boston or rival clubs. Tenney and McGraw shift to seeking an infielder, likely from Pittsburgh, with talks ongoing but no agreement by midnight.
George Bonhag the indoor distance king arrives for the South Boston A C three mile and Jack Monument joins him after training in New York. They face N H McWicker and Joe Silva while Oscar Hedlund of Brookline Gym challenges Monument indoors. Bonhag and Monument seek strong showings in their first appearance at the GB A A outdoor/training track on Irvington Street.
Harry Hooper Boston right fielder writes from Capitola about winter rest and fishing. He details local weather, trout season, clamming, and a planned training program before reporting to the Red Sox for spring workouts. He notes fitness efforts and hopes to gain weight before season start.
August Herrmann of the Cincinnati club resigns from the National League rules committee. He sent the resignation to President Lynch, who accepted it and noted no reason was given. Lynch said the move will be regretted by all interested in the progress of the game.
Mrs Jennie Fletcher of East St Louis sues the American Baseball and Athletic Exhibition Company of St Louis for 20000 damages for injuries from a foul tip that struck her in the eye during a game on August 2. The injury is alleged to be permanent.
Jimmy Gardner stops Terry Martin in the third round at the Colonial Athletic Club event in Fall River after a two round jabbing measure, defying a planned 12 round bout.
Martin struggled in the second round as his opponent's pace wore him down and the referee stopped the match. Burke of Newport defeated White of Boston after a two round preliminary. In the semi final, Boyle of Lowell outpointed Ray Wood of this city over ten rounds, earning the crowd’s applause with tight defense and sharp counters.
In Manchester at Teen City Club before 1500 fans after 15 rounds referee Walker ruled a draw. Thomas led early, Sullivan recovered with two knockdowns and a late rally as both boxers endured rough fighting and heavy blows. one of Thomas eyes nearly closed at the finish.
Australian heavyweight Bill Lang was disqualified in the opening round at Olympia for striking Petty Officer Curran while Curran was on his knees. Curran claimed the British heavyweight title in the bout held in London on January 18.
Johnny Coulon floors Terry Moran of Brooklyn three times in the first round and lands a knockout with a right hook in the second round in Memphis. Moran was stopped after the final blow delivered tonight.
Arrangements finalized for a testimonial night honoring Johnny Nelden at the Armory tomorrow January 20. Main 10 round bout between Jack Leonard and George Alger, plus many special bouts, three wrestling matches, and performances by Jack Twin Sullivan. Referees include Jack Sheehan and Benny Osthues with George W. Toohey and Herbert W. Cooke directing wrestling. First bout at 7 43 with main event expected near 10 to suit out of town trains.
The Lynn Y M C A defeated the Somerville Y M C A 86 to unknown tonight after Somerville led by six points in the second period. Lynn then pulled ahead and maintained an easy margin through the rest of the game.
Johnny Nelden’s benefit features noted wrestlers and boxing stars including Jimmy Walsh the Twin Sullivans Honey Mellody Sam Langford Porky Flynn and more. A large crowd is expected as athletes volunteer services for the fundraiser.
Column notes sport topics from Murphy and Paull near track records to Yale relays, Cambridge losses, Harvard relay plans, and boxing prospects. Mentions Jack O'Brien promoting Johnson Langford bout and Wolgast services, with references to Benny Baldwin armory fight, New York Athletic Club meet, and Boston schoolboy events.
The Somerville A A basketball team opens the season tomorrow evening at Beacon Fall in a game against St Francis A A of Cnariestown. Somerville features Townsend and Duggan as forwards, Bill Mitchell at center, Cass and Hurley at backs. Between halves the St Francis and Highland A A second teams meet.
Sam Langford sails from New York to England aboard the Lusitania for a bout with no immediate Johnson clash. He travels with manager Joe Woodman and sparring partners Porky Flynn Bob Armstrong and George Byers. The Armory show last Tuesday is praised for its clean, safer boxing and absence of rough tactics.
A packed program unfolds with Langford plotting a trip to England then Philadelphia matchups on February 2 and 16. The Hyde Park Athletic Club and Jack McIntosh’s arena stage six round bouts including Attell versus Kline and Shea versus Perron, plus preliminaries featuring O'Brien Meekill Miley Carr Lorenzo Scanton Conley and more.
The English High School held its interclass track meet in the drill hall with the seniors dominating. Top performers included Howe in the high jump, Captain Meanix and George Allen in multiple events, and winners across sprints distance and field events with detailed results for each race and field performance.
Dartmouth manager Agry released the 1911 schedule the longest ever facing the team with 29 games. The Green travel south for 12 days starting April 6 and will play two Amherst games plus new matchups against Syracuse and others including Amherst Georgetown Princeton Yale Army Penn State and Harvard.
Holyoke manager Fred Winkler announced at the league meeting that 16 Panama League players have signed with Holyoke to rejuvenate the team. The signings include Dutch and Yankee players from the canal organization, who will be known as the Ditch diggers for the Holyoke New Britain series as the season advances.
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