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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1911
Page
13
Boston with Joe Wood halts Cleveland's run, defeating the Naps 10 to 2. Cy Young is roughed up while young Kaler endures a tough start. Wood delivers a splendid pitching performance, allowing nine scattered hits.
Old Cy Young starts for the Naps and struggles as Boston bats swarm. Engle drives in runs with doubles and triples while Speaker and Wagner spark the offense. Kaler steadies after early trouble as Boston sprint to an eight run spread and domination over Cleveland.
Acushla II the 42foot yacht headed the Boston Yacht Club fleet racing from Fox Island thoroughfare through East Penobscot Bay to Stonington Maine. A wholesome southerly breeze eased the voyage making the day ideal for yachtsmen.
Cincinnati Ohio July 19 Some plans for strengthening the National League club were announced by local management. Pitcher Rube Benton, bought for 7500 from Macon Georgia last fall and sent to Chattanooga for seasoning, will be recalled after the Southern league season. Arthur Phelan of Birmingham will return under an optional agreement and outfielder Crompton, sent to Topeka, will likely get another trial. President Herrman will seek an extension of the trial option for Rafael Almeida with New Britain Connecticut. Marsans is expected to be retained.
Cleveland July 19 Manager McAleer announced the all star team to face the Naps in the Joss Day game at Somers Park next Monday. The roster features top American League stars including Street Livingston Johnson Ford Walsh Chase Lajoie Wallace Baker Milan Cobb Crawford Schaefer and others in a marquee baseball exhibition.
Longwood enthusiasts witnessed a grueling day at the Brookline Cricket Club as Maurice E. McLoughlin of California defeated T R Pell of New York in a five set marathon. Earlier G F Touchard of New York beat N W Niles of Boston in five sets with Touchard surging in the final two.
Ad Wolgast earns substantial money, with critics now praising his gains and possible big matches ahead. The piece notes Martin Sheridan teaching weight events, calls for more discus support, and comments on local athletics, clubs, and expectations for teams and relays while mentioning Readville A O H games and the Red Sox sale.
The column notes Mike Murphy is favored to train the Olympic team for next summer’s journey to Sweden. Other trainers, including Jack Moakley of Cornell, have been mentioned, but the veteran Quaker seems chosen. Gissing’s final in the half mile disappointed fans as the favorite failed to fire, with reactions marking him a letdown after strong form.
J F Knockout Brown edges Ad Wolgast in two decisions but remains secondary to Wolgast the acknowledged champion. Carl Morris Jim Aoe fight postponed. Detroit to play Boston in Boston August 2 3 4 5. Amateur marathon open race advised to attract top entries with sanction from Frank Facey Cambridgeport MA. Hall considered not at fault for a loss. Red Sox pitching staff dispute noted. Vince A disputed.
Fort Worth Texas July 19 Pitcher Robinson of the Fort Worth club in the Texas league has been sold to the Pittsburgh National league club for 4000 dollars, per an announcement by the Fort Worth manager.
Local fans resist moving opening time to 3:15 pm for all league games this season citing longer games due to a lively ball and conflicts for workers in banking and brokerage districts. They say earlier starts would cut first innings and deter many who finish work around 3 pm and rush to the parks.
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