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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1911
Page
13
Yale varsity eight paddled two miles at a 25 stroke rate finishing in 22 58 with 19 miles total in work. The freshmen joined halfway, crews rowed upriver earlier, and adviser Curtiss said Yale cannot field a graduating eight for the Harvard alumni race due to commencement timing.
Yale and Harvard meet at New Haven in the opening game of a series to decide this season’s baseball supremacy. Harvard coach Sexton sends a squad led by Sexton and McLaughlin while Yale’s Hartwell aims to keep the Crimson from rallying late.
Harvard oarsmen, under Coach Wray, lightened their evening practice due to heat. The varsity and freshman eights trained upriver to Allyn's Point, with short paddles and a quick session at the navy yard. Examinations finish tomorrow and a time trial may follow. Harvard plans a visit to Yale quarters tomorrow.
Pennsylvania defeated Cornell 8 to 6 in Ithaca. Hightower struggled, Cornell fielding errors aided the visitors, Nisbet relieved to close. Cornell collected more hits but failed to convert. Notable plays included three base hits by Howard and Thompson and multiple stolen bases. Umpires Sternberg and Westervelt.
Pittsburg won at Forbes Field 8 to 0 over Brooklyn. Both pitchers were effective until the seventh when Pittsburg collected most of its hits and runs. Center fielder play stood out on both sides as the main fielding feature.
Detroit June 19. Four more college men have been signed by the Detroit baseball club. They are Catcher George F. Wilson of Bowdoin, Pitcher H. J. Wood, Third Baseman Lundstrom of the University of Taaho, and Outfielder J. F. McDonald of Vermont University. Harold Kling, a prother of Catcher John Kling of the Boston Nationals, will be turned over to Buffalo.
Haverhill defeated Lawrence 4 to 3 as Dickenshire left after two runs and McIntyre held the visitors to one more in the late innings. Courtney’s eighth inning catch preserved the win for Haverhill with key defensive plays and timely hitting supporting the rally.
Fall River of the New England league edged the Boston Nationals 4 to 3 in a tied game here for the Cotton Centennial. Devine hit a sixth inning homer to tie and a ninth inning two-base hit set up the winning run after a misthrow by Nelson. Fall River had stronger hitting and fielding. Weaver and Devine led with multiple hits and runs as Jensen and Hogg worked on the mound.
Worcester defeats New Bedford 9 to 7 in a loosely played game at home. Worcester built an early lead on errors, New Bedford rallied but could not reach parity. Key stats include Noblett Burkett Russell and McCrone with runs, McCrone homering, and Russell Moore later doubling. Umpire Bannon. Time 2:25.
Brockton beats Lynn 5 2 as Bain Monahan’s wild throws help shape the outcome. Abbott started for Lynn, but Harrington and Daum held the line after a third inning battery change. Foley issued nine walks but kept hitters in check with runners on base as Brockton turned three double plays.
Washington fell 6 to 2 at Philadelphia as Jolson received poor backing from teammates. The home club scored three runs in the third on four errors without a hit leaving the infield in play. Bender was benched in the ninth for disputing a decision.
Cincinnati reports the Reds under President Herrmann have made a large bid for Charley Wagner the Boston American League shortstop. Herrmann would pay a substantial cash sum if waivers from other AL clubs can be obtained. Wagner could join the Reds if waivers are secured.
Harry Gissing departs for the A U U championships abroad as Brits host richer prizes and stricter rules. Abel Kiviat defeats Gotham stars in a Mayo mile as American athletes brace for Henley and Oxford duals. Fred Powers builds Worcester star sprinters Whitney Johnstone Burke and notes Ramsdell faces London rivals.
Requests for a boxing instructor location and coaching history mention Steve O Donnell in East Concord Street and Jack Moakley at Wealt to Cornell. Also notes Ketchel Stanley Netehel bout details, and upcoming New England track and field championships entries due June 20 for Tech Field June 24 and Church of the Presentation games July 1 at Rogers Park Brighton addresses.
Paddy Callaghan of Brooklyn needed five rounds to defeat Freddie O'Brien the Chelsea boxer in the Woburn A C program at Lyceum Hall Woburn last night Callaghan held the edge from the opening bell The semi final Wy Goodwin versus Young McLaughlin ended in a fraction of a round with Goodwins inability to continue The prelim Young Dubois met Johnny Vander with Vander quitting after four rounds of the eight round bout
Pittsburg club president Barney Dreyfuss instructed manager Fred Clarke to request waivers on Tommy Leach. Leach clashed with management saying he would be satisfied to leave, while Clarke urged patience as Leach blamed a leg injury for poor play.
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