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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1911
Page
9
Supporters and officials clash over a proposed deal involving Herzog. Page claims board approval lacking and void, while Russell pushes to build a Bresnahan style Boston team. Fans denounce the move as risking the club’s strength with Herzog’s departure weakening the lineup.
William Hepburn Russell defends a deal as mutually beneficial while criticizing management for stripping the team of top players. He cites consensus of the board and asserts Boston remains a strong organizer. L. Coues Page counters that the agreement was not legally ratified and critics call it the worst move for Boston in baseball.
President Russell speaks to newspapermen defending recent trades with Chicago and New York as he plots future moves. He says he will not sell the club outright but may sell a minority stake to a Boston buyer and expects Page to resign with a new local director slate.
Fred Tenney nears retirement from baseball as Harry Gowdy arrives from the Giants with Al Bridwell in exchange for Charley Herzog. Gowdy is slated to start at the first base corner at the South End grounds.
Duffey comments on Johnny McGraw trading castoffs for Bridwell and Herzog’s rise with the Giants. He predicts a revived run for Ralph Craig as a record attempt behind a windshield, noting wind as a key factor in sprinting history and comparing to horse and bicycle exploits.
Inquiries about Old Timers Day on Peddock's Island. No date announced yet. Contact John Irwin for all particulars about the event and usual arrangements.
Cambridge Police led by Henry and Cummings beat Revere 38 to 18 at Rindge Field in a loosely played league contest. Cummings and Ahern powered offense with multiple runs and notable performances. Revere struggled on both sides of the field.
Baltimore officials announce a plan to try to acquire the Boston National league franchise. Mayor Preston and Edward W. Hanlon indicated Baltimore will convene a meeting of club owners and Baltimore citizens on July 28 to discuss transferring the Boston club to Baltimore.
With Baltimore faltering in 1890s pennant talks, Hanlon has met with William Hepburn Russell of Boston amid plans to move a National League team to Boston if control is secured. Recent developments suggest Hanlon may aim to buy a franchise rather than build a strong, lasting club, prompting fan skepticism.
Cincinnati July 21 Harry Steinfeldt third baseman for the Boston National League team is seriously ill at his Bellevue Kentucky home. The attending physician reports nervous prostration caused by worry over his release by the Chicago team earlier this season. He returned home last Monday with his wife and a nurse and has been under specialist observation since.
Cincinnati edged Brooklyn 7 to 6 in a muddy ballpark. Fromme pitched six innings before weakening as Brooklyn mounted a late threat with five stolen bases in a tight finish.
Cleveland outfielder Joe Birmingham received notice of an indefinite suspension from Ban Johnson after an argument with Spire Perrine. This marks the fourth suspension of the year in the American League.
The Hub saw the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Heps 7 to 5 in a game where visiting teams repeatedly outplayed the home squad. The Cubs and Cardinals were alluded to as frequent avoiders of tough outcomes for the Heps in other matchups.
The Pirates earned a victory over the Boston team as Charley Herzog starred with standout all around play and a late two homer burst helped seal the win. Buck and Wagner led the batting barrage while Honus added a left field homer and Herzog dazzled defensively and on the base paths.
Wiltse silences St Louis with a gem allowing only two singles and six strikeouts. New York supports with timely runs in the fifth and a drizzle falling late. Harmon exits after nine. Doyle Snodgrass Devore contribute hits as New York beats St Louis 4 to 0.
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