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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1911
Page
14
Article notes rain postponing a game and references prior discussion about a moving picture graft theme. It mentions players expected to address the issue and states no newspaper photographers are present.
Philadelphia October 20 Forecaster George S Bliss warns of cloudy unsettled weather for another 36 hours delaying the World Series game at Shibe Park. The storm off the New Jersey coast remains stationary while energy fades and sun glare is unlikely before play.
The National Roller Polo league voted to start the season on Saturday October 28 in Providence. Returned contracts bring enough star players to warrant the opening with each team adding one or two youths from city amateur leagues. Players who've joined the New York State league will not be recalled unless signed contracts arrive by Sunday.
Pimlico race fans watched Turbine upset Penobscot in the fourth race on October 20. Penobscot, the Walden winner and heavy favorite at 1 to 5, led early but Turbine overtook and never headed. Only four starters ran.
Star pitcher Christy Mathewson argues the New York Giants can win the World Series despite rain delays and lingering fatigue. He notes Giants strengths in base stealing and pitching depth, contrasts with the Athletics, and stresses staying ready for the next game and a spring training run south.
Leon Ames prepared for a big series and cut smoking while resting, but rain has delayed the next game. After all the rest given to other pitchers and the postponement, his chances to be sent to the mound remain doubtful though he is considered a strong fall pitcher.
Miss Dorothy Campbell of Hamilton Golf Club Ontario wins the Berthellyn cup at Huntington Valley Country Club in Philadelphia defeating Mrs. Caleb Fox of the home club 8 up and 2 to play in the final round. Campbell extends lead with superior putting and precise approach shots.
Philadelphia reports the national commission members August Herman Ban Johnson and Thomas J. Lynch inspected grounds and urged readying the park in case of rain. Umpires were told to judge field maintenance and spread as needed. Manager McGraw moved players from the hotel for practice on a local field after a week without ball work.
The Highland Academy basketball team from Winthrop seeks away games against any New England preparatory or high school teams as soon as possible. The squad includes veterans such as Chet O'Donnell Bill Dunham Fits Drinkwater Johnson and Penny. Address all communications to Faculty Manager 158 Highland Avenue Winthrop Mass.
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