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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1911
Page
11
An advertising-style piece argues proper lubrication saves wear and tear. It extols Wolf's Head Oil as the superior de-carbonized Pennsylvania crude, claiming carbon fouls cylinders and that only thorough refinement yields best lubrication. Wolverine Lubricants Co. of Boston promotes this message.
Harvard and Yale meet on the Yale track for the annual dual. Both teams showed recent improvement and narrow margins are anticipated with sprinting and hammer events shaping the outcome. Harvard relies on the 100 and 220 dashes, hammer, and mid distance dashes to edge Yale, while Yale hopes to sweep pole vault and top hurdles with George Chisholm and Kilpatrick in shooting for wins.
Dartmouth defeated Massachusetts Institute of Technology 81 to 45 in Hanover on May 12. Nine college records fell, six Tech marks and several Dartmouth records in shot put, mile and two mile, hammer, discus, and field events. Marden led Dartmouth with multiple podiums as the Green outpaced Tech 8 firsts to 3.
The final big dual meets before intercollegiate games bring Harvard versus Yale at New Haven with a likely repeat of last year's close finish. Cornell faces Princeton at Ithaca, while Michigan hosts Syracuse in Ann Arbor. Dartmouth and Penn meet Dartmouth and Navy in Hanover and Annapolis respectively with other major meets nationwide.
New York May 13 John M Ward former captain of the New York National team won a libel suit against Ban Johnson president of the American league in the United States Circuit Court The jury awarded Ward 1000 damages after an hour of deliberation Johnson's counsel moved for a new trial which was denied but the court to hear the motion again tomorrow Ward originally sought 50000 damages
Springfield May 13 The varsity crews of the University of Pennsylvania and Yale will contest a two mile sprint down the Connecticut River a few hours before sunset tomorrow. The lighter veteran Penn crew faces Yale with a heavier green crew. Fast time is expected helped by favorable current at about three miles an hour.
Haverhill wins 3 to 2 after six hits to Brockton's nine. Pitchers Sweeney Wheeler and McIntyre held the hitters, with关键 players Court ney Aubrey Hollis Connaughton Lonergan contributing runs and Grubb adding a three base hit. Bases on balls reached two for Brockton and the game lasted 55 minutes.
Worcester defeats Lynn 7 to 1 on May 12 as Lynn suffers first home defeat. Lynn pitcher Smith exits after wrist injury from a batted ball. Swormsted allowed 7 runs. Worcester had timely hits and solid defense to secure the win.
New Bedford defeated Fall River 4 to 1 in a well played game. Rising and Bushelman homered for New Bedford. Players listed include Merrill at second and Flynn at short for Fall River with pitching by Bushelman for New Bedford and Conklin for Fall River. Runs, hits, and errors detailed. final score 4-1.
Lawrence defeated Lowell 6 to 1 as pitcher Welch shut down the Lowell lineup. Lawrence chased Quinn in the fourth inning, with Reynolds Briggs and Phoenix keying the offense. Briggs hit a home run, and Ulrich Carlstrom contributed in the field as Lawrence seized momentum.
May 12. President Lynch announced the suspension until further notice of Manager Dooin of the Philadelphia club and catcher George Gibson of Pittsburgh for the trouble in yesterday's game in Philadelphia.
Theatre listings note Mrs Frances Hodgson Burnetts Judy O Hara with Aphie James in the title role at Hollis Street Theatre Monday. Also announces Lindsay Mortson stock company at Majestic with The Girl of the Golden West, and other shows across Boston venues including The Prince of Pilsen The Kiss Waltz and The Arcadians with Julia Sanderson and Josephine Hall.
Revere High and Lynn Classical battled to a nine inning tie at Revere yesterday as the game was called to allow visitors to leave early. Kudera made a great catch to deny Allen an extra base hit in the fifth. Batteries Allen Rouillard Geer Ring.
Packey McFarland of Chicago defeated Tommy Kilbane of Cleveland in a 10 round bout at the Buffalo Athletic Association. Kilbane showed weakness and clinched frequently to survive the final round.
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