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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1912
Page
8
In a discussion echoing Dr. O W Holmes on fate and naming a Smith the piece compares Charles Wagner of the Red Sox to the famed Hans Wagner. It notes Charles’ rise to major league shortstop and questions why the Red Sox star cannot claim premier notice alongside Hans.
A retrospective portrait traces Charles Wasner from New York to Columbus and Newark before joining the Boston Americans in 1906. At 29 he is praised as a steady infielder with a trademark base path interference and a restrained, concise speaking style, shaping the infield alongside stars like Honus and Hooper.
Princess Todd driven by Murphy won the Horseman Futurity at Detroit on September 18, claiming most of the $10,000 purse. The Cruickston Stock Farm entry from Galt Ontario competed with Brighton B Manrico and a Canadian filly each taking a heat, but Princess Todd topped the final summary as the standout 3 year old.
Detroit announces a baseball trade sending infielder Derrick to the New York Americans for catcher McKee and purchasing catcher Frondeau from Washington for about $4,000. The clubs secured all players in recent drafts.
Bad weather in Chicago forced a postponement of hydroplane events on Lake Michigan near Grant Park. Rain and high winds disrupted the schedule after yesterday's rain also halted racing action.
Muddy track late in the afternoon halted the program with five heats needed to decide the 2 12 trot won by Robert Milrol. Joe Patchen II added two easy heat wins while Anna Axme swept both heats of the 8 year old pacing futurity. Tomorrow features the $10 000 Michigan Stake for 32:15 trotters and more action on the card.
At the opening of Hungary’s Parliament, rioters again disrupted sessions as the Chamber of Deputies resumed. Opposition members struck the minister of interior Boothby in the face amid chaotic scenes, with colleagues unable to sooner rescue him from the floor during the upheaval.
Jesse C. Young of Chicago won the Durham trophy for high amateur by breaking 146 of 150 targets in the opening event of the Westy Hogans annual shoot in Atlantic City. H. D. Gibbs of Union City, Tennessee, led professionals with 147 breaks. Jay Graham of Chicago captained the U S trap shooters at Stockholm and also broke 146. Allen Heil of Allentown and J R Graham of Engleside tied at 44 in the double target event.
Joe Jeanetta has exhausted himself beating up all the hams near New York. He will take a month off to recuperate from the grueling spree and rest.
Pirates beat the Braves 9 to 1 in the first game of a doubleheader at the South End grounds. Marty O'Toole pitched the second game without a decision as George Tyler out pitched him, and Carey made a running catch to save a run. The Pirates faced freight delays before the first game and built a big early lead with five runs in the opening spurt.
Hemingway, a promising Yale end, dislocated his arm at morning practice and will miss about three weeks. Jack Arnold faces possible appendicitis and could sit out the season after multiple prior attacks.
In Chicago Philadelphia lost the opener 8 to 1 and fell to third place behind Washington and Boston. The nightcap ended after eight innings due to darkness with Chicago pitching limiting Philadelphia to one hit. Brown started for Philadelphia, White pitched six, with Samline pitching the seventh for Philadelphia.
In a quiet second game, three Pirates and seven Braves reached base on passes but none crossed home. Pitchers were supported by sharp outfield defense, with Carey making a notable catch to end threats.
Dummy Logan coached the ends in quick starting and tackling while three former coaches left. Walter Camp Jr and Danny Dunn did not report due to health concerns. Rain shortened practice after a drenching session with rudimentary work and no scrimmage. Camp’s Friday NYC lecture may be postponed to Saturday per James Babbitt.
Michigan's early football practice begins with the largest squad to greet coach Yost at Ann Arbor. Twenty three players report for the first roll call as training shifts from Whitmore Lake to Ferry Field, marking a new start for the fall season.
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