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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1911

Page

13

Yale Poised For Intercollegiate Track Challenge At Harvard Stadium

Yale’s strong field events and hurdles give Captain John Kilpatrick’s team a path to victory in the upcoming intercollegiate meet at Harvard Stadium. Key Yale performers Chisholm, Canfield, Holden, Gardner, Wagoner, and Byers lead a balanced lineup, with Penn and Cornell also aiming for points in most events. Weather and sprint results may decide the outcome as Penn and Cornell push hard in distance and field events, while Yale relies on its strength in the field to secure a high score.

Yale John Kilpatrick Harvard Michigan Pennsylvania Cornell Roberts Amherst Holden Kilpatrick Gardner Wagoner Byers Joe Horner East Greenough Chisholm Reilly Blenstein Mack Mike Murphy Pooch” Donovan Quakers Jack Moakley Penn Moakley Murphy Paull Putnam Preble Jaques Ithacans Horner Craig Hanivan Princeton Whitney Worcester Academy Hight Brookline Meanix English High Worcester Kirkpatrick Exeter

Arthur Duffey's Cys Column on Track Hope and Rivalries

In this sports column Mr Duffey weighs college track prospects for Michigan and Yale. He highlights Kraenzlein's Syracuse strength with Craig Horner and Hanivan, Canfield's high jump form, Kilpatrick's shot put progress, and the aim for strong all round showings at upcoming meets.

Johnny Kilpatrick Yale Kil Martin Sheridan Johnny Garrels

Worcester a Big Favorite for Interscholastic Meet

Worcester is starred as a heavy favorite for the Harvard interscholastic championships set for next Saturday at the Stadium. The field is expected to produce new records as the overall track season nears its close. The talent level is high with signs of rising standards, though few outside leading preparatory schools emphasize outdoor events.

Harvard

Soldier Pitcher Triumphs in Doubleheader for Fort Strong

Fort Strong stretched its winning streak to 12 with a doubleheader sweep of Princeton A. A. and Hastern A. A. Williamson pitched superbly, earning two wins and a run batted in across both games. Morning 9 7 win over Princeton. afternoon 11 3 victory over Hastern A. A. Batteries cited Williamson and Scerner in both games with solid offensive support from Fort Strong.

Fort Strong Princeton A. A A. A Williamson R.H.E Fort Strong Williamson and Scerner Collins and Ryan

Lynch Stands By His Umpire Staff After Abusive Language

New York May 14 Umpires from the National League met with President Thomas J. Lynch to review suspensions for abusive language toward officials. Lynch pledged strong retaliation with suspensions and fines and ordered a finish of any in-progress inning if a game is called late. The meeting named umpires Henry ODay James Johnstone William Klein Charles Rigler William Brennan Mal Eason W F Finneran and John Doyle.

New York National League Thomas J. Lynch Lynch Henry O'Day James Johnstone William Klein Charles Rigler William Brennan Mal Eason W. F. Finneran John Doyle

Root and Fogler Win One Mile Race at Vailsburg Velodrome

In Newark New Jersey on May 14 the improved weather brought many top bicyclists to the Vailsburg Velodrome where a team one mile race was won by Joe Fogler of Brooklyn and Eddie Root of Boston in 2 minutes 4725 seconds. Frank Kramer of East Orange and W S Fenn of Bristol were second and A J Clarke of Australia and Floyd A McFarland of San Jose placed third.

Bristol, Conn A. J. Clarke Australia Floyd A. McFarland San Jose Cau

Hyde Park Prepares Fast Semi Pro Nine This Season

Hyde Park plans a strong semi professional team led by Henry A. Kussmaul and Joe Drinkwater with Henry Dean as field captain. The roster features former New England and big league stars as they seek exhibition games with Biddeford Portland York Beach Sanford Keene West Derry Portsmouth Laconia Newport and more across New England and Rhode Island.

Hyde Park Henry A. Kussmaul New England Joe Drinkwater Henry Dean St. Louis Americans Biddeford Portland York Beach Sanford Keene West Derry Portsmouth Laconia Newport N. H Pittsfield North Adams Fitchburg Marlboro Southbridge Spencer Attleboro North Attleboro Woonsocket Pawtucket R. I

New Orleans Manager Releases Joe Pope to New Haven Club

New Orleans May 14 Manager Frank announced the release of Joe Pope who has played shortstop and third base with the locals to the New Haven club in the Connecticut league.

New Orleans Frank Joe Pope New Haven

Knights of St Finbar Games Run Broad Jump Entry

A South Framingham athlete seeks help entering a running broad jump at Decoration Day. contact John Clancy at 300 Sixth Street for entry blanks. Umpire rules runner safe after foul ball rebounded, and a baseball pool prize split favors those with five runs by combining second and third booby prizes.

South Framingham Locust Street John Clancy Sixth Street

Queal to Race Shrubb Again at 12 Mile Showdown

Billy Queal the American long distance champion and Al Shrubb the British rival meet in a 12 mile race at Boston American League grounds on May 24 with a $250 side bet after a 10 mile encounter at Pittsfield. The event promises a high profile clash of two famed champions, with Shrubb claiming the longer distance suits him better. An added five mile open race features local standout runners.

Billy Queal al Shrubb Boston Pittsfield Shrubb Queal

Malden Homing Club Holds Sunday Flight

Malden Homing Club conducted its first race from North Adams under strong east wind. Birds were slow. winners listed include L. Birns 1050.86, R. Huddy 1045.30, G. Sutherland 1088.81, J. McKane 1027.17, G. Totman 1020.74, J. McKane 1020.25, G. Tannerman 1008.18 yards per minute.

Malden Homing Club North Adams L. Birns R. Huddy G. Sutherland J. McKane G. Totman

Boxing Schedule Highlights Across Cities This Week

A dense week of fights unfolds with bouts in New York Pittsburg Fall River Philadelphia Indianapolis Woburn Watervliet St. Louis and more. Notable matchups include Hyland Smith Chip Abbott Kraus Donaldson Moran Jones and many others in nightly cards across multiple venues.

Dick Hyland Cy Smith New York George Chip Jack Abbott Harry Kraus Lew Donaldson Pittsburg Jeff Doherty Tommy Furey Fall River Dan Moriarity Dodo Maher Westfield al Dewey Johnny Willetts Easton Penn Pete McVey Joe Heffernan Philadelphia Ted Griffiths Earl Denningdianapolis Jim Moran Willie Jones Kid Henry Bill Hurley Glens Falls Eddie Connolly Young Kenny Woburn Jimmy Walsh al Delmont Tom Foley Kid Sealer Johnny Munice Harold Walker Mike Mauleahey Young Roche Armory A George Rkwood Joe Rivers San Francisco Jim Smith Marcis Harris New

Worcester Academy Leads Wiltshire Track Meet Contenders

Worcester Academy looms as the likely winner with Exeter and Andover challenging. Strong Boston performers mix with top prep schools in sprints and distance events. Notables include Burns, Bingham, Read, Howe, George Brown, James Burke, Dougherty, Mackenzie, Bosworth, Whit ney, and Whitney in weight and field events.

Worcester Academy Exeter Andover Worcester Freddie Burns Bill Bingham Boston Burns Cornell Cole Meanix English High Levi Boston Latin Grenier The High School of Commerce Fletcher Dorchester High Murphy Brighton Whitney Noble & Greenough Butts Cooper Brookline High Pearsall Worthington Johnstone

Dartmouth Picked To Lead In New England Intercollegiates

Dartmouth appears favored to win the upcoming New England Intercollegiates with a strong, balanced team under Coach Hillman. The Green should dominate sprint events and field, while Massachusetts Institute of Technology lags behind as a strong contender in second place behind Dartmouth amid New Hampshire rivalries.

New England Dartmouth Hanover Harvard Hillman M. I Tech New Hampshire

Arlington Letters Ready Strong Team On Diamond

Arlington reorganizes this year with Dan Leahy of Cambridge as captain. Leahy previously trialed with Proud, limited by a busig schedule. Leahy will play center field and bring strong running and batting. Lynn, last year’s pitcher for the Hom, will handle most pitching with Joseph Tole behind the bat.

Arlingtons Dan Leahy Cambridge Leahey Hom Jn & du Joseph Tole

Dorchester A A Cross Country Race Set For June 10

Dorchester Day events include the North Dorchester A A third annual cross country run on Saturday June 10. Clarence De Mar may compete as the club’s top entrant while stars Henigan Garber Lilley and Upham headline the field, one of the fastest in the open season.

North Dorchester A. A Clarence de Mar Henigan Garber Lilley Upham

Red Sox Pay $6000 For Cady Catcher Purchase

Newark New Jersey May 14 The Boston Americans bought catcher Forrest L. Cady of the Newark Eastern league club for 6000 dollars with part of the payment to be in players. It is Cady’s first season in the Eastern league.

Newark N. J Forrest L. Cady Boston Americans Cady

British Army Triumph in Rockaway Polo Contest

On May 14 at the Rockaway Hunt Club polo field Cedarhurst L I the British army challengers for the international polo trophy defeated a fairly good scratch team by twelve goals to four The challengers pressed the attack most of the time and narrowly missed as many goals as they scored while the opposing side showed little team play.

Cedarhurst L. I Rockaway Hunt Club

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Johnny Mack Blue Howard G. Reynolds George Chisholm Burdick Canfield John Mack Elis Wilton Paull Jones Pooch Donovan Pennis Burdick Berna McArthur Keene Fitzpatrick Dwight Kelley Cable Tilley Crimson Foster Lawless Reggie Too Arthur Duffey Western College Wolverines Syracuse Kraenzlein Academy Commonwealth Capt Zzartin Iztie Jiddougall Exeter L Tulle Narcicar R.H.E. Fort Strong Eastern A. A Scerner Sullivan and Ryan First &Amd Akl Tamre J. F. Natick Burke James Burke Dougherty Mackenzie Bosworth Martin Hyatt of Bill Meanix England Arlington Dorchester RED Sox Catcher Cady B.b.kirk & CO T &Y
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