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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1911
Page
12
Detroit November 28 Charlie Dooin said he would sell a telegram to Horace Foge asking the chance to buy his release and thus acquire control of the Boston franchise. Dooin claimed backing from Boston capitalists and sufficient funds to purchase the team.
Dooin has not signed for next season but is under a player's contract with two years remaining and seeks a release. He discussed managing the Phillies in 1912 with Fogel, demanding as much pay as Billy Murray, andsuggested Doolan as alternative. Dooin notes the club earned profit after selling young players, praising Dooin’s handling and profits that he feels merit pay. Doomn is playing a vaudeville engagement here.
President Horace Fogel of the Phillies denies receiving any message from Charley Dooin regarding Dooin's purchase of his release.
Charley Murphy of the Chicago Nationals cites no definite offer in play for the Boston National League club. Directors meet at 2 PM on December 5 at the Paddock building to discuss buyout prospects. Manager Tenney and Secretary Kelley await results and attend the writers’ banquet in New York on December 12. Edward Donnelly of Poultney, Vermont joins as a pitcher and sends a 12 pound turkey to Tenney and Kelley.
Tomorrow night the St. Nicholas team of New York meets the Boston Athletic Association at the Boston Arena. The New Yorkers arrive with strengthened lineup from top players around the metropolis while captain Winsor’s squad emphasizes teamwork. The fast contest promises a serious affair with strong rivalry between the two cities.
Thanksgiving Day at Harvard Stadium is drawing a record crowd as the First Corps Battery and Harvard squad prepare for a high profile clash. Coached by Frank Boyd and Leo Leary, with Stow assisting, the light Corps men rely on speed while the Battery leads with Done Minot and captain Henry Inches. Rodney C. Jones captains the Corps.
The St. Joseph's Total Abstinence Society basketball team of the West End begins its season in the Municipal Hall on Thanksgiving afternoon. Their opponent will be the St. James A A of Woonsocket Rhode Island, with a likely strong contest anticipated.
Americus reaches Boston from Baltimore in top condition to face Italian heavyweight Perelli in a major card at Mechanics Building tomorrow night. The rematch follows a Baltimore classic, with Romanoff in his first Boston finish against Lundin, and Cyclone Burns finishing training for Polski.
In Boston Pin league action Newtowne earns three of four points to tie B A A quintet. Cambridge star Tut tle sets a new season best with a 146 string and team total 595 as NE Tuttle Moore Paul join the scoring for Newtowne.
In a Sudbury lanes event, teams Stamford Club and Independent Ice posted scores with totals of 1194 and 1183 respectively. Individual frame tallies show competitive performances across the early rounds.
In Bowdoin Square three alley teams posted scores: Bud and partners 460 439 401 totaling 1300, Bicknell and Fuller 453 412 478 totaling 1343, with the line noting Ds.
Lawrence and Co posted 451 489 455 for a total of 1595 while Cy Wh and associates tally 423 455 518 with a 1396 score, indicating a competitive dry goods league bowling or skittles matchup at Adams Square alleys.
Doc Miller of the Hops was unhappy with last season and refused to finish behind Henry Wagner in batting averages.
A Lynn New England league meeting named a committee to woo Fred Lake to take charge of the local club for next season. Lake, former Boston manager, may be lured with inducements after negotiations with St. Louis stalled. Other candidates included Bannon, Carney, Babb, Mitchell, Leonard, and McGovern. Lake previously bid for Lynn in 1910 with Duffy and Cooper backing protection for a class league.
Mike Gibbons of St Paul outpointed Willie Lewis of New York in all ten rounds at a New York venue. Gibbons dropped Lewis for a seven count in the second round and dominated the match from round two through six, seemingly to allow the full distance.
Polo results show New Britain defeating Worcester 12 to 9 and Waterbury beating Hartford 7 to 4, with New Bedford overpowering Taunton 6 to 2. The competitions list multiple regional matchups with clear scoring outcomes.
Details of prep and high school football activities across Malden Medford Boston Latin English High Tilton Everett Rindge and Chelsea. Mentions coaches players and anticipated matchups with forecasts of wins and post season plans.
Hugh Ross of Oswego N Y out fought Paddy Lavin of Buffalo to win after 12 fierce rounds at the Tuxedo Club in Cleveland. The bout filled in for Mike Sullivan who was unable to box. A semi final between Earl Deming and Johnny Sinclair ended in a draw.
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