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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1911
Page
12
Detroit defeated Washington 9 to 5 as Hughes was chased from the mound. Ty Cobb starred with 10 putouts two triples and a double. The article also notes an early doubleheader planned for Chicago White Sox fans and an earlier start time due to early darkness and cooling weather.
In a tied game the Reds and Boston battled through errors and clutch hits. A Mitchell misplay in right field opened the door for two runs, Hobby doubled to tie in the fifth, Kling and Donlin produced the seventh inning lead, and Hauser tied it again in the eighth before darkness halted play. Cy Young and Rube Benton slated to pitch one game of tomorrow’s doubleheader.
Philadelphia defeated Pittsburgh 7 to 4 to move within one game of the Pirates for third place. The crowd was 670. Two base hits by Carey and Titus highlighted the win as Philadelphia tallied four runs off Gardner and Hendricks. Umpires Rigler and Finneran.
Boston fans face the last chance to see a Western team play the Red Sox before Eastern clubs meet Donovan's men. The Sox travel to New York for a three game set with the Highlanders, then return to host Washington in the season's closing games. Ed Walsh is out, with Scott and Benz favored to hold the line as Boston seeks a final impact against the White Sox.
Chicago and Boston played two games in a doubleheader with each side taking one victory. The series featured tight pitching and clutch hitting as the teams traded leads.
The White Sox aim to stay atop the standings as Benz debuts and Hagerman may start in place of yesterday. Donovan likely opens with Hagerman on the mound for Boston while Larry Pape's health could determine the finish. If Pape is unavailable, Hall or Wood will pitch. Tanneman leaves due to his wife’s illness but may rejoin Monday in New York. Nunamaker and Hooper head to Chicago for field events, with Nunamaker returning for the Highlanders series.
Washington and Detroit game details show Schaefer injured by a batted ball. Bush, Schaefer, Cobb, Conroy, McBride lead with two base hits. Cobb and Delehanty spark three-base hits. Delehanty and Gainor steal bases. Pitchers Hughes Gray Donovan work through 2h 10h 3h. Managers Evans Mullin Umpires.
Charles Addison Malley and J H Mac Alman join the Ancients on a Bermuda trip. Louis Strang driver entries eyed for Fairmount Park race on Oct 7. Louis Nickrent lowers LA to San Diego record to 8 hours 20 minutes with Goodyear tires. The first ocean to ocean auto tour departs New York aiming for Los Angeles by Nov 22 with Garford 40-hp cars. 40 days on the road but 51 days between departure and arrival. Hotel plans cover most route with sparse night stops in New Mexico and Arizona.
The Reds and Hops battled 11 innings to a 4-4 tie. They schedule a second game as part of a doubleheader tomorrow. The Boston team suffered three key players being ejected by umpire Eason, ending play at darkness.
Bridwell did not start the game, leaving Kirke to replace him at short and Interton to left. In the tenth Kirke argued with Umpire Fason and was benched, with Inger ton moving to short. Esmond then beat a slow grounder as Tyler, who allowed few runs yet walked six, faced rough support from his field during a tense game.
Boston plays Cincinnati and Philadelphia meets Pittsburg in two games each. Brooklyn visits St. Louis and New York travels to Chicago in a packed schedule.
American Association games saw Indianapolis 3 Toledo 8 in nine innings under darkness. Milwaukee 6 Kansas City 4. Louisville 13 Columbus 4.
Phillip W. Dalrymple of Medford elected captain at Tech Union meeting to take over from Harold G. Watkins who did not return this fall. Dalrymple has been a key contributor since freshman year, pairing with Raynor H. Allen for third in high jump at the New England Intercollegiate meet and tying for first in high jump at Harvard Intercollegiates last year, earning Tech’s sole point in that meet.
Philadelphia Sept 29 reports that John Stuffy McInnis first baseman for the Philadelphia Americans will miss no time after club physician Dr Frank H MacFarland said no bones were broken in the wrist injury. An X ray showed torn muscles and ligaments but rest of a week should restore him to form.
Matt Wells the English lightweight champion is booked to meet Billy Donovan in a six round bout at the Stadium in Toronto on October 6. The fight will be at 185 pounds. Wells manager George McDonald says he will not seek another American match with Freddie Welsh and aims to pit Wells against Packey McFarland and Ad Wolgast.
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