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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1911
Page
11
The Boston Club faces internal strife as Herzog and Miller clash with manager Tenney and President Russell over fines and salaries. Herzog alleges indifference and a $3600 salary, while Miller seeks a raise and hints at leaving to practice medicine. Trades or pay suspensions loom as the two stars threaten absence in upcoming double headers.
Boston rumors claimed John I. Taylor would fund William Hepburn Russell in buying Vice-President L. Coues Page stock. Russell denied any talks of such a purchase and said they discussed a shared stadium plan for the two major league clubs but no definite action has been taken. He intends to pursue construction talks after Page’s stock is acquired.
Martin Sheridan of the Irish American A. C. of New York will star at the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer track and field day at Caledonian Grove West Roxbury. He will contest broad jump high jump and shot put and attempt a discus world record from an eight foot circle. He will also demonstrate hammer throwing. Local stars include Drew of Spring field in the 100 yard dash with rivals Lewellyn O’Hara Young and Gutterson. Gutterson as New England long jump champion will bid a new mark. Johnstone and MacDougall duel in the high jump. Oscar Hedlund leads the mile field from Brookline Gym. Young aims to win the quarter and a fast field looms for pace. Two mile handicap winner Willie Fenn ran 3 481-5 with 115 yards.
Jackie Clarke the Australian cyclist won the five mile event in Newark New Jersey reducing Frank Kramer’s overall lead to seven points. Alfred Goulete finished second while Kramer faded to third after delaying his final sprint. Elmer Collins of Lynn Massachusetts won the one mile motor paced race.
Brooklyn catcher Bergen dominates the counters, Chicago seeks sale or trade. Willis declares retirement from pro baseball. Griffith reshapes Cincinnati after McQuillan decline and Moren conditioning issues. Overall may travel east this summer, no return talks. Bresnahan praises Roy Golden as a future top hitter. Hannah signs with Detroit from Butte, while Renfler joins from Saginaw. Manager McAleer notes aging players’ recent dip in form. Coombs leads in decisions with 24 decisions by July 12. Cicotte urged to stay with Boston as speculation fades.
The Cubs hope to capitalize on stability in the bullpen and secure a win as they chase momentum in a tight National League race. Key pitchers are expected to anchor the rotation and restore confidence after recent momentum swings.
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National League games listed include Chicago at Boston for two 2 pm starts, St Louis at Brooklyn, Cincinnati at New York, and Pittsburg at Philadelphia. Matches feature standard league pairings and venue pairings across major cities.
The Chicago Cubs, seemingly likelier to lose than win, were defeated 17 to 12 by the Hep squad Saturday. They are set to play two matinee games this afternoon against Herzogless and Millerless locals, with a 2 PM start planned, weather permitting and if Hep players don’t strike.
With Herzog and Miller out the Chicago chances slip as Boston fields a makeshift lineup. The Cubs must play better than Saturday to win. Peaches Graham is expected behind the plate in at least one game. Ex-players may join the spotlight amid disaffection rumors and last weekend's events, drawing a large crowd.
New England League schedule lists Fall River at Lowell Lawrence at Worcester New Bedford at Brockton and Haverhill at Lynn with four games on the slate as teams vie for top positions in the circuit.
Toronto defeated Montreal and Providence 12 to 2 while Jersey City beat Baltimore 6 to 1 and Newark did not score in their 0 to 1 loss.
Waterbury beat Springfield 7 to 1 while Bridgeport defeated Hartford 14 to 2 and New Haven topped New Britain 8 to 4 in regional league action with decisive results.
New Orleans beat Montgomery 8 to 6 in game one and 4 to 0 in game two. Mobile defeated Birmingham 5 to 2. Chattanooga edged Memphis 2 to 1 in a separate matchup.
Hockey score roundup lists Toledo overpowering Columbus 7 0, Kansas City 5 over St Paul 4, Indianapolis 8 over Louisville 3, Minneapolis 2 over Milwaukee 0 in first game, then Minneapolis 10 Milwaukee 7 in second game.
In the American League owners back President Johnson. no umpire has been killed this season. The remark notes a calm season with no fatal umpire incidents, contrasting with heightened tension typical in other eras.
Boothbay Harbor Me July 16 The 46 foot Acushla II won the longest ocean race east of Cape Cod finishing off Burnt Island light shortly after 6 10 this morning after a 103 mile run from Marblehead Light taking 12 hours 56 minutes 10 seconds at 7.96 knots The Golden Rod finished an hour and five minutes later after damaging her spinnaker and balloons Other misfortunes slowed rival yachts and a fleet of 28 started with five unfinished by 6 tonight Prizes awarded in classes A B and C with Acushla II and Kit among the winners Commodore Douglass Shiyessa IV led the fleet which will race to Seal Harbor tomorrow.
Classic representing the Motorboat Club of America won the Huntington to Marblehead race on time allowance with an elapsed time of 33:81:00 and a corrected time of 21:43:60. Kitsix and Thistle followed. Inevitable from Yonkers Yacht Club did not finish after starting from Huntington and was not heard from since.
The motor boat Inevitable owned by Alexander Johnson stopped at Falkner's Island off Guilford Conn during the Huntington Marblehead race. It broke down Friday evening and was towed back to New Rochelle, where it was berthed.
Giants pitcher Bugs Raymond had a narrow escape in three feet of water at 155th Street New York last week. He struck his head on the bottom during a back dive and nearly broke his neck. He was pulled out dazed but recovered shortly after.
Jack Johnson plans a year of easy-money bouts across Dublin London Paris and Sydney with promised purses totaling over 100000. He will face Patrick Curran Bombardier Wells Sam McVey Bill Lang and possibly Langford while his manager Tom Flanagan books the schedule. Johnson aims to net substantial earnings before summer and cautions Langford to meet his price.
The cream of American tennis players will compete as the annual Longwood Cricket Club tournament opens today. The event is the highlight of the year in Massachusetts tennis circles.
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