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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1911
Page
12
A brief note reassures Mr Fan that the game will be saved amid uncertain chances. It emphasizes optimism and a plan to protect the event’s outcome. The message focuses on resolve and anticipated positive results.
In Philadelphia Brown outboxed champion Ad Wolgast according to writers, yet Wolgast remains the NY betting favorite for a 10round bout in New York. If it goes the limit, writers may favor Brown. many expect a KO for Wolgast or a close decision. The card features Belford era matchups and local favorites with Joe Hirsh and Albert Delmont, plus other showdowns. The Washington Senate killed the Tommy Burns bill legalizing 10round no decision bouts.
The Boston club and New Bedford face a National Commission ruling on the Walsh claim. Boston asserts rights to Walsh from Rutland and Butler deal, while New Bedford argues ownership via reserve listing and a supposed optional purchase. The case hinges on transfer legality and farming practices, with a fine possible for Boston.
Captain Chick McLaughlin and Coach Sexton lead Harvard veterans and last year’s varsity, second and freshman squads to join the candidates. total turnout reaches 41 players for the program.
Yesterday's tryouts included J R Desha H T Gibson W J O Connell I C Bolton J P Kennedy and H A Johnson from last year's second team Paul Hollister from the freshmen A J Welly and Bob Potter left field and second baseman of the 1910 varsity It was announced that Done Minot would not return to the team as football commitments limited his study time Sharkey Rogers has returned and will practice today Likely outfielders include Rogers and possibly a second garden holder Kelley and Babson return but are unsettled Coon Hollister Wigglesworth show promise Felton may miss early season and McKay primes the staff with five understudies Hardy Bart hail Everett Babson Ernst.
The Philadelphia Americans, world champions of the American League, depart for Virginia Hot Springs for a 16 day training camp before heading to Savannah. The party includes catchers Thomas Lapp and Livingston pitchers Bender Plank and Coombs infielders David Collins Baker and Barry outfielders Murphy Oldring and Lord with artsel and Morgan joining at Hot Springs. The remainder depart Saturday for Savannah.
Boston High School leagues announce the seniors juniors and intermediates shot put will be held March 16 at English High School gym to avoid damage and allow more rest between events. English High favored to win with Latin Commerce and Mechanic Arts High squads strong. Arlington Melrose hockey rematch rejected as season ends. Mechanic Arts inter-class games set for March 8 at High School of Commerce gym due to weather and lack of a Back Bay gym.
Hanover March 1. Dartmouth athletics suffered a major setback as star halfback Pave Morey left college. Last fall's halfback, he would have been a key player for the spring baseball team. The reason is undisclosed but believed to be a favorable business opportunity. Morey, a sophomore and Theta Delta Chi member, hails from Malden Massachusetts.
Clarke Griffith and his four man baseball squad reached Hot Springs for spring training. They are likely to prepare and rest before their Saturday schedule.
Boston Latin easily defeated Mechanic Arts High 43 to 28 in an indoor track dual. Latin athletes led in all but two events, with most first-place finishes by Boston Latin competitiors.
A H Knudson led with two firsts and a third totaling 11 points, while Mechanic Arts swept the mile and shot put titles. Bello won the shot for Back Bay School, with Levi and Connors among the runners up as BLS and MAH figures dominate multiple events.
In a Columbia bout, Stanley Earp of Buffalo and Greek wrestler Kilonis staged a fast, furious match. Both won one fall, Harp taking 21 minutes with double armlock scissors and Kilonis 24 minutes with head scissors. A disqualification followed after 17 minutes of a disputed strangle hold, awarding the match to Harp. Next Wednesday Bob Barry meets Sam Anderson for the English championship.
Officials and critics weigh the public school training system amid concerns youngsters train too early and risk injury. Local leaders praise supervision and push for stronger oversight while private prep schools dominate interscholastic play and could form a league to challenge colleges.
San Antonio March 1 Bar ney Oldfield has sold his racing operation to K A Moress for about 50 000. He retires from automobile racing for one year and Bob Burman will drive the Blitzen Benz moving forward. Oldfield and Pickens have purchased a hotel in Los Angeles.
The entry list for the 500 mile international sweepstakes race on the brick track at Indianapolis motor speedway closed with 23 cars entered. Foreign and American makes will be driven by top European and American pilots for a purse of 25100 dollars.
Newton Y M C A defeated the Boston five in a slow game at the Newton Y M C A gym last night by 84 to 10. Cady, Newton high School captain, starred with 17 baskets. The Boylston team lagged in the first half, showing they were not in the class of the fast Newton squad.
Patsy Brannigan of Pittsburg and Charley Goldman of New York battled fifteen rounds in Dayton Ohio with the verdict a draw. The bout drew rave notices as one of the era’s finest fights to this crowd at a local arena.
Pal Moore of Philadelphia stepped in on 24 hours notice for Tommy Murphy to fight Tommy Maloney at the Olympic A. C. in New York. Moore won the 10 round bout decisively, earning the victory with a strong performance.
The Queen's University hockey team earns a Friday night date with the Boston Victorias at the Arena following last night's win. The Victorias feature top players from Crescents and Brae-Burn teams.
District Attorney Morgan of Jefferson County forbids the proposed bout in Edgewater between Jack Sullivan of Cambridge and Johnny O'Heefe of Denver scheduled for March 7. The action halted the event and cited local safety concerns.
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