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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1911
Page
13
Erwin Beredoll, a young Philadelphia amateur driver from a wealthy family, wins the 202 12 mile Fairmount Park road race at over 61 mph in a Benz. He lowers the lap and distance records, earning 2500 dollars plus extra division prizes as hundreds of thousands watch the event.
The Boston club, last in the National League, disbanded in New York after a Philadelphia double-header. Manager Tenney said the team had completed the schedule with 107 losses and 44 wins, finishing strong by winning 11 of the last 20 games. Players left for their homes after the game.
The Glidden party will spend Sunday October 22 in Atlanta with Charles J. Glidden riding in President Hooper's car and aiding in speeches to prominent citizens along the route. Florence Burdick and Harvey Cushman announce their marriage plans in Fall River. KE Callahan of Board Truck Company visits the Lenox Hotel to meet trade members. Cyrus Patschke will drive a Marmon in Santa Monica races after helping Ray Harroun win the 500 mile Indianapolis race on Decoration Day. The 1912 Oakland debut on Boylston Street showcases a full five passenger touring car rated at 40 horsepower with 112 inch wheelbase.
Dartmouth Athletic Council votes that a single letter D will be awarded this year to each player who starts in either the Harvard or Princeton games and plays the equivalent of a full quarter. The ruling applies to all eligible varsity players required to participate in the two contests.
New York October 9 60 000 baseball fans expected for the world championship series opener between the Athletics and the Giants at the Polo Grounds. Officials say they can handle the crowd though fans must mail applications for tickets under National Commission rules.
The NBEARA meeting at Union Boat Club set six races for the regatta: senior doubles junior singles war canoes senior singles junior eighths and centipedes. First race will start at 9 oclock to avoid parade conflicts. Officials include Referee Hugh Cabot Clerk of course James Phelan timers James Fox Donovan Bertram and Delano. Irish judge Kane Manson. turn judge Ty Flynn.
Ad Wolgast and Matt Wells will clash in a 10 round bout at Beach Palace Athletic Club in Coney Island on October 25. Wolgast receives 22 400 guaranteed plus 40 percent of gate receipts. Wells earns 40 percent and a 10 000 guarantee. McDonald, Wells' manager, says mov ing picture rights sold for 25 000 funds the deal.
Tony Lorenzo of Boston faced Young Boudreaux of Medford in a semi monthly Young Men's Club bout that lasted 10 of 12 rounds before referee Martin Clougherty stopped it. The card also featured Young Boyle of Lowell vs Young Dumas in a fast semi final and a preliminary where Tom Clancy of Boston stopped Young Costello of Charlestown in the third.
Police halted a planned six round match between Packey McFarland of Chicago and Grover Hayes of Philadelphia at the Coliseum as 2000 fans looked on. Chief of Detectives Allender warned arrests if any bout proceeded while the club sought an injunction to permit the fight tomorrow night.
The two day postponement of the match between Bob Moha of Milwaukee and Wrank Wlaus of Pittsburg boosts interest. Held Thursday night on a holiday, the bout should attract many fans now the baseball season is over. Klaus and Moha arrive today and will train in the club gym to prep for this major bout.
Horace Fogel president of the Philadelphia National League club announced that Manager Dooin will lead the Phillies again next year. Dooin’s managerial contract expired this season though his player contract remains in effect for two more years.
In Memphis on October 9, "Knockout" Brown of Chicago and Harry Lewis of Philadelphia fought eight fast rounds to a draw, both claiming prospective welterweight title status.
Harvard’s bruising workout yesterday closed gates to non players as Coach Haughton pushed the Crimson through an hour and 20 minutes of speed drills with punting, backfield plays, and signals. Starters like Huntington and Gardiner were limited by injuries, while Wigginsworth faces a month out, testing Potter and the backfield depth.
Yale brings in three famous drop and place punters Dr Billy Bull Brink Thorne and Fred Murphy to coach backs in tackling the art of kicking. Head Coach Field drills the regulars in new formations while Philbin rests bruised and Anderson fills at fullback.
Cambridge hosts a multi day Industrial Carnival along Massachusetts Avenue drawing about 76 000 spectators. Mayor J Edward Barry opened the event at the State Armory praising civic effort and noting the advertising benefits for Cambridge and local manufacturers.
Providence RB Brown plans to emphasize the forward pass this season. Coaches gave linemen a day off while backs and ends worked on long passing. No Wednesday game or practice scrimmage today. With the season underway, the team projects as a strong ground gainer as Spracklingt shares workload.
Princeton varsity backs have had no scrimmage for a week aside from game action. Sawyer DeWitt Penfield Pendleton received long punt catching and signal drills but Coach Mac Gregor plans a hard scrimmage tomorrow afternoon before Lehigh. The Tiger line stayed strong on defense while Dutch Brown moved from end to tackle.
Tufts held a non scrimmage practice focusing on old drill stunts and signals. A new player, Birdsall, a tall fullback from Oakwood Seminary New York, joined. The coaching staff expanded with veterans Cy Russell Pete Marr and Dunn from the 1909 end.
Dartmouth football practice in Hanover on October 9 featured the first string resting while the second team and substitutes endured a grueling scrimmage. After a stiff drill, the two squads faced a 30 minute session of hard driving as the offense and defense matched, highlighting depth and effort.
Matty Baldwin of Charlestown Massachusetts was awarded the decision on points over Johnny Frayne of San Francisco after a 10 round boxing match in Salt Lake City.
Pal Moore the Philadelphia lightweight out pointed Fighting Dick Hyland of California in most rounds of a fast clean ten round bout at the Empire Athletic Club New York. Hyland won only one round clearly in the fifth, and neither fighter was badly marked.
The suffragists led by Miss Foley chased Lieut.-Gov. Frothingham through Massachusetts towns sharing circulars and flags at a series of attacks. Frothingham framed the event as partisan distraction while Langtry fumed at the interruptions.
The barquentine Good Lueck sank after hours of heavy seas as the crew feared imminent loss. Captain Goodwin refused to man a dory and flames lit the rigging while Jubilee and Good Luck stood by. Dawn revealed no sign of the vessel. Abeona, captained by Byrnes, with about 16 men, sailed from Perth Amboy and later Vineyard Haven after departing Sept 27, expected at Halifax.
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