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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1910
Page
12
Boston fans await the December 6 meeting of the National League club at the Paddock building. Unsettled affairs hang on John Harris from Pittsburg and any changes he may implement before the 1911 season.
The essay argues ball players are not overpaid given the risks and uncertainties of the sport. It cites Joss’s 1910 value to Cleveland, the danger of injuries ending livelihoods, and the short risky career span forcing players to seek top contracts. It notes many players die not rich and benefits help the unfortunates.
S R Bailey & Co secured the New England agency for the Edison battery with offices at 1024 Boylston Street. George W Holden leads the department as colonel Batley, long involved in Amesbury’s carriage trade, promotes the new battery enabling 150 to 200 miles per charge and promising a revolution in autos. Windsor T White notes farmers’ growing auto spending across multiple states, while Ray Harroun exits Marmon racing for aeronautical work and Philadelphia doctors form a Physicians Auto Club seeking Red Cross vehicle priority.
Boxing notes report Ad Wolgast ready to meet the knockout expert in Milwaukee in a 10 round bout, with Brown favored to win the decision. The card includes Terry Martin versus Frank Perron in a 12 round main, plus Wood versus Myers in eight rounds. Abe Attell praises Owen Moran and predicts Moran could beat Wolgast. Other bouts and scrambles for matches unfold in Boston, New York, and Manchester as fighters seek opportunities and management.
Rumors swirl of exchanges involving Boston as talks focus on bolstering the infield and trading Herzog. Manager Lake may offload Herzog if a strong deal arrives, while Harris could invest to please fans and revive the South End club. Fans would back two big league teams if a competitive lineup is built.
The last of the foreign riders arrived for the six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden starting Sunday at midnight. Team members include Walter Rutt of Germany with John Stol of Holland, France’s Leon Georget and Julian Pouchois, and Achille Germain with Francois Verlinden. Bicycles and gear were sent to customs storehouses and will be held on bond under a rule to be removed from the country promptly after the event.
Indianapolis reports Ralph Glaze the last veteran pitcher from the city club was sold to Montreal of the Eastern League. Terms were not disclosed. Glaze was obtained from the Boston Americans in 1998 but last season’s work failed to satisfy the club and he sought a move. He was drafted by the Chicago Nationals but the draft was not allowed.
The column recalls the volatile baseball economy, detailing George Stone of the St. Louis Browns from peak pay and crowd appeal to decline after ankle injuries and a dropped speed. It also tracks Addie Joss of Cleveland, whose arm injury in June derailed a hoped for great season as doctors and specialists managed a long recovery.
Dick Gould is named captain as over 25 candidates practice at the Arena on St Botolph Street. Coaches expect a championship squad this winter despite four veteran losses. The season begins with a Saturday game against the Crescents, with Harvard and Dartmouth games scheduled later in December and January.
Curty Gerhardt a Detroit lightweight collapsed after last night’s 10 round fight with Jack McHenry in Lima Ohio and died at noon today. Police and coroner investigate with referee Charles Maxwell and seconds William Rooks and W P Caravan subpoenaed to testify.
Elmer S. Robinson of River street West Sind was discharged after being charged with making a false statement in his petition to take the Boston civil service exam for a letter carrier post. He claimed age 32 though the government says his age was about nine months over the 45 year limit.
James J. Gallagher who shot Mayor Gaynor in June was indicted by a Hudson County New Jersey grand jury on charges of assault with intent to kill and carrying concealed weapons. He has been jailed since the attack awaiting word on Gaynor’s injuries.
Washington catcher Charley Street will leave for Hot Springs Ark for an indefinite stay to receive baths and recover from rheumatism. He contracted the ailment late in the season after a severe cold and aims to be in top shape to handle catching duties for the Senators next season.
Sherwood Magee, famed National League bat, struggles to hit breast high balls. Christy Mathewson uses inside corner pitches to dominate Magee, exposing his hitting weaknesses.
The Harvard hockey team reduced its roster, retaining 20 players led by Captain Hornblower and coach Winsor. A three quarter hour practice occurred in the Boston Arena with a preliminary session featuring two forward lines against two defense lines. New men W. E. Allen and J. B. Cummings reported as forwards, R. B. Batchelder and E. A. Graustein joined as defense.
Lawrence Nov 29 Dr James P Casey longtime Lawrence player has accepted the Fort Wayne team manager role in the Central league for next season Casey previously led the Montreal club in the Eastern league during 1908 and 1909 and spent this year scouting in the majors
The fifth annual French Bulldog Club of New England show opens tonight with a record entry from Eastern Middle and Western states. Prominent exhibitors include Miss Vernona Jarbeau and Miss Mary Winthrop of New York. leading kennels Normandy Maplehurst Mohawk Nehoiden Warren Keswald Veronique. Theodore Offerman of New York will judge. Keswald trophy features scores from standard classes and specials. A new ring provides ample space for exhibitors and dogs.
A list of clubs and managers solicit basketball games with specified weight limits from 82 to 125 pounds. Offers include half fares, guaranteed payments, or reasonable guarantees for away or home contests in Greater Boston and statewide areas. Clubs named include Saure Five, Courageous Boys, Woodlawns of Allston, Sumner A C, Fort Andrews unit, Newton Y M C A teams, and Lakeview Academy Cambridge with contact details for organizers.
Yale will begin the hockey season in New York against St. Paul’s School on December 21 at St Nicholas Rink. The Hockey Club of New York fields a strong lineup this year led by Bulger of the Wanderers, Rodgers a Canadian, and Weeks of St Paul, with five veterans and fresh talent from last year’s freshman squad.
A respected whiskey judge notes Kentucky Taylor among his favorites and mentions others in the same circle. He cites a $1 full quart as a notable price point in the market.
The Philadelphia National League club signed Lefty Wilhelm from the Canton club of the Ohio and Pennsylvania league. A Cleveland paper notes he was the league’s top strikeout pitcher last season and recounts a local farcical incident with Meyers Lake.
Dorchester High gym scene turned grim as 14 year old Edward Scanlon fractured his arm while attempting a Swedish box vault during a basketball drill led by Coach John O'Reilly.
Boston members of the central board of officials in intercollegiate basketball are asked to attend a meeting at Columbia University in New York next Saturday afternoon to discuss the rule book and decide several knotty points contained therein.
Dorchester High will be well fortified in pitching next spring with Bill Brennan as captain. Supporting Brennan in the mound corps will be pitchers Bob Gill Bobber Conley and Mullane, all noted for clever arms.
Moran the English lightweight who defeated Battling Nelson in San Francisco on Saturday left for New York today with his manager Charles Harvey.
The passage notes Jack Johnson will rest until January but blames a press agent for keeping him in headlines. It implies the agent curbs Johnson’s ability to escape media attention and outlines the public attention surrounding his actions.
Neil Ball utility infielder of the Cleveland club, famed for a 1909 unassisted triple play, was released today to the Portland Oregon club.
The New York Giants list five third basemen on their roster Devlin Fletcher Shafer Manush and Fullerton.
Only one factor blocks Harry Howell from joining Ban John son’s umpire staff as all other positions have been halted. No further details are provided on the obstruction or its source.
If Governor Wilson favors Sunday baseball, the Philadelphia Nationals will play their Atlantic City schedule games there.
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