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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1911
Page
10
McAleer's All-Stars defeated the Naps 5 to 3 at Somers Park in Cleveland. The July 24 benefit game drew a record season crowd and raised 12,914 from ticket sales for the Addie Joss family. Spectacular plays thrilled fans in a standout display of talent.
The All Stars started strong with Speaker Collins and Cobb producing early runs. Grimes, Johnson, and Blanding provided key hits for Cleveland as the Naps fought back but fell short as stellar fielding and timely plays by Birmingham limited scoring and edged the crowd.
Promoter John J. Gleason acquires a large minority stake in the Heps, with Russell retaining control and naming Gleason to run day to day. Gleason, a veteran promoter tied to major fights, moves toward Boston as a new vice president amid talks of franchise shifts and expanded ownership.
President William Hepburn Russell of the Boston National league club may be urged to step down as league magnates weigh removing him. The report outlines a tense finance tied to stock transfers, loans, and mortgage obligations involving Russell, Page, Harris and the American Trust Company. Russell hints at selling minority shares while retaining a controlling stake.
The remedy proposed centers on changing ownership and injecting capital, as Boston leans on underfunded assets. Owners cannot force Russell to sell or expel the club. the National League sees no grounds under its by laws. Gate receipts dip, players go unpaid, and bids from magnates increase pressure for a cash infusion to build a competitive team.
Eastern league president Edward Barrow warned that moving Baltimore to the National League could trigger a baseball war between leagues. He criticized NL leaders for pressuring Baltimore and ignoring Eastern League rights, saying the East must be consulted and warning against breaking the national agreement. He noted the Eastern League would resist and defend its position, stressing their key role in the sport’s structure.
Wet grounds postponing Cubs vs Boston today led to a planned double header on Sept. 24. Rumors swirl of moves among Cubs President Murphy and Chance and Boston leaders Russell and Murphy, with target players including Roy Miller Fred Toney and Wilbur Goode as possible cogs in a big trade. Kling enjoys his new role with the Bostons while mentoring his former Cubs teammates.
Patrons at Norumbega Park welcomed the Village Choir back to the outdoor theatre for a summer performance. The choir led a vaudeville bill that included Bixley and Lerner the "Melba and Caruso of vaudeville" and additional acts by the Paul Azard troupe Ells and Melton London vocal favorites and a Varrys novelty act.
Manager J W Gorman presents The Aero Girls at Medford Boulevard Summer Theatre this week. Andy Lewis stars as principal comedian keeping the pace high with lively comedy. Bright music, dancing and specialty acts draw strong audience enthusiasm, making this the best show of the season so far.
The Scenic T week presents a series of distinct comedy offerings. A motion pictures exhibit will be changed on Thursday and Saturday. The performance starts at 2 30 with added attractions for children in the afternoon.
A round trip ticket includes a coupon admitting to the Relay Theatre at Bass Point and attractions at Bass Point House the Relay House and New Brenton. This week features strong entertainment with excellent cuisine and musical acts. Friday night Bass Point House presents a fireworks display and an elaborate concert by the American Cadet Band.
Albert Sec kel of Chicago, intercollegiate champion, leads after 18 holes with a 78 as 163 golfers begin the Western Golf Association amateur championship at Detroit Golf Duty. Secker drove well despite a heavy gale and putted steadily.
The Castle Square presents Augustus Thomas comedy On the Quiet under Mr Craig with Donald Meek as Ridgway, Cyril Biddulph as the Duke, Mabel Colcord as the Duchess, Robert Middlemas as Horace Colt, and Binley as the heroine. The yacht scenes on Long Island Sound entertain, with next week offering A Bachelor's Honeymoon before a summer break for the 1911 1912 season.
Majestic Theatre presents Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch, a summer addition at popular prices. Rosé Morison stars as Mrs Wiggs with Eleanor Gordon as Lovey Mary and Wilson Melrose as Mr Stubbins delivering notable character work and timely comedy throughout the production. The company earns praise for its strong execution and the play is expected to be a summer hit.
Palm Garden at Paragon Park adds a nightly Cabaret show by manager George A. Dodge running 9 to 11 PM after the Nantasket boat. The program features a Viennese orchestra, Mme Wilhelmina Wright Calvert soprano, Grand Opera trio, Marie Ungvarsky, Paragon male quartet and acts like Baum, La Toy, Lowenberg, Dolly Barry, Sandy Russell, and Princess Lucille.
A Lexington Park program this week presents a theater bill featuring Colton and Miles, Bobby Mack, the Herberts, Shorty DeWitt and Marie Stewart, Gere and Dealany with motion pictures, highlighting rural attractions.
The Meistersingers all star minstrels wow Boston audiences at Keith's Theatre last week. Trovato the Filipino violinist headlines with ragtime and classical medley in The Mystery of Babylon. Neff and Starr riff on The Telephone Girl while the Scleen Sisters stun with stunts. Duff and Walsh dance, and Webster Cullison Villa offer the skit Mismated.
Patrons at Bowdoin Square Theatre yesterday praised high class vaudeville and moving pictures. The Royal Romany Four impressed with classical and popular tunes while Onthank and Blanchet delivered acrobatics. The McVey sisters showcased singing and dancing and Anita the Gypsy violinist charmed the audience. Pete McCloud on harp and Coleman and Merton as The Singer and the Maid provided top features. The display of the accompanying picture was a genuine feature.
The Brarinos present clew and laughable acts while Gertrude Dunlap’s company offers a character comedy sketch. George Nagy and company perform How Props Butted In to great merriment, Morris and Kramer draw repeated bows, Harrell offers music and magic, Inex Lawson plays cornet, Edwin George juggles, and the Todd Nards receive applause.
Large crowds fill the Globe Theatre for the week. The first half features Miller and Rus sell in The Lunatic and the Girl Stark and London acrobats Minchell and Grant in The Country Fiddler Al Wilson blackfaced comedian Jack Clahane and Jack O'Donnell entertainers and a strong line of motion pictures. The programme will be changed on Thursday.
Brinda Mour, famed jailbreaker and handcuff king, appears at the Hug Theatre this week. A volunteer audience committee assists. the supporting cast includes the Marrs, Brummer, Davis, and George Taylor for the first three days, with Kimball Donovan Melvin Thatcher and Walter Jackson joining for the remaining performances.
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