Injuries Shape Contender Race In 1911 Baseball
The 1911 season sees many contenders hampered by star player injuries across leagues. Losses such as Cobb and Wagner hurt Detroit and Pittsburgh while New York escapes major cripples. The piece notes ongoing issues with boxing decisions and a looming Gotch versus Hackenschmidt bout amid public skepticism.
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Athletics
Eddie Collins
Detroit
Collins
Tigers
Gainor
Stanage
Moriarty
Cobb
Galnor
Pirates Face Weak Catching Corps On Western Swing
Pittsburgh readers learn the Pirates will tour the coast cities with a crippled catching department as Mike Simon cannot join due to the death of his infant son and his wife’s recovery. Clarke shifts Keene to chief assistant behind Gibson while Camnitz stays in Ohio for treatment for a lingering shoulder problem.
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Phcher O'Toole
Pirates
Mike Simon
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Clarke
Keene
Ohio State
Gibson
Camnitz
Youngstown
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Bonesetter Reese
Marquard Takes NL Lead With 15th Victory
New York August 16 Rube Marquard surged ahead of NL rivals after a Monday win. The southpaw improved to 15 5 with a .750 mark, while Philly star Alexander stood at 21 7 for a .724 average. Mathewson sits at 18 wins, with Marquard leading by 4 46 points in the race.
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Rube Marguard
Alexander
Philly Star
Slabman
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Phillies Make Big Money Despite Rough Season
Philadelphia reports the Phillies earned the most profitable road trip in club history despite dropping in the standings. Crowds over 15,000 attended in St. Louis, Chicago, and New York, showing strong fan demand for the youngsters. Manager Doola departed for Atlantic City for rest. Mike Doolan to manage until Doola can return.
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Horace Fogel
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Alow
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American League Standings and Schedule Snapshot
Yesterday’s results show Detroit and Chicago. current leaders include Philadelphia and Chicago with strong records. Today’s games feature Washington at St Louis and Philadelphia at Chicago among others.
National League Standings and Results Snapshot
NL standings show Chicago leading with a .620 mark and 63 wins for St Louis, Pittsburgh at 63 wins, Cincinnati 62 wins, and New York 62 with Brooklyn 59. Yesterday New York beat Chicago, Cincinnati over Boston, and Pittsburgh defeated Philadelphia. other pairings included Brooklyn at St Louis and Chicago at Philadelphia.
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Johnson on the Slab Nationals Optimistic Visit in St Louis
Washington Nationals arrive in St Louis amid low local interest as they face the Browns in a three game set. McAleer brings a large squad while speculation grows on managers and pitchers for next season and the league’s costly venture in Washington.
Town honors Yale athlete on return from English games
North Attleboro Mass Aug 16 A reception unlike any before for Yale hurdler George Chisholm who competed in the recent English games. Fire bells and factory whistles, banners and a red glow marked a procession from the station to the hall as Yale trainer Johnny Mack and town dignitaries spoke and presented a diamond ring to Chisholm.
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George Chisholm
Yale
Hame
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Board of Selectmen
McFarland Declines Australia Tour If Wolgast Wins
Packey McFarland said he would not accept promoter Hugh McIntosh’s offer for a trip to Australia if he wins the Milwaukee fight with Ad Wolgast on September 15. The promoter reportedly offered a large sum to tour Australia and meet Australia’s lightweights under McIntosh. Brown Stops Downey in Two Rounds in Webster bout. Brown landed four straight lefts in the second round to finish Downey, who drowned before rescue. Baltimore set tidewater swimming championships for September 9.
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Packey McFarland
Hugh McIntosh
Antipodes
Ad Wolgast
Milwaukee
McFarland
Australia
McIntosh
Brown
Webster
Mass
New York
Downey
North Adams
Rochester Wins In Overtime After Umpire Hart Reversal
Umpire Hart faced a near riot at Oriole Park after a reversed tenth inning call allowed Rochester to score twice and win in Baltimore. Hart was knocked unconscious by a bottle, later vowed to umpire again. Rochester players Ganzel and Alperman were assaulted after entering a trolley car but only suffered minor injuries. Schmidt claimed unfair play as Hart’s reversal stood, leaving Rochester atop the Eastern Deans race with Baltimore close behind.
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Stonea
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Schroeder Named Danville Manager In Virginia League
Danville Virginia August 16 The Danville club relieved Manager Steve Griffin due to internal dissension and named First Baseman Gus Schroeder. Mayberry released by Griffin last night was rehired today as the team defeated 6 to 3 with Schroeder in control. Laughlin’s earlier replacement and subsequent sale to Petersburg stirred local dissatisfaction. Secretary Snead also resigned amid the turmoil.
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Snead
Pirates Lose Wagner as No-Hit Bid Downed by Brooklyn
Hans Wagner of Pittsburgh likely out a week with an ankle injury after tripping at second base in the first inning of the game against Brooklyn. Steele nearly pitched a no hitter, with Erwins breaking the bid in the ninth for Brooklyn as they won 9 to 0. O'Toole may pitch one game. final score and stats show Pittsburgh left with four runs and Brooklyn six hits in a decisive defeat.
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Tigers Pound White In Final Detroit Win
Detroit beat Chicago 8 to 1 to close the series as White exited in the fifth. Donovan spun a strong six innings, yielding four Chicago hits while Hodie's triple and Bodie’s homer stand out in a high tempo batting duel. Benz relieved for Chicago but faltered, Young finished for Detroit, and McIntyre threatened with a late base on balls.
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Pair Looks Set for Decathlon Representing U S
New York Aug 16 Amateur Athletic Union officials say Fred Thompson Princeton student and Martin Sheridan likely to represent the United States in the decathlon ten-event all round at next year’s Olympiad. Thompson scored 6709 points, close to Sheridan’s 7255 record, and Thompson won last year under Occidental College colors.
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Amateur Athletic Union
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Princeton Theological
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Martin Sheridan
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Los Angeles
Magee Back in Game Bresnahan Out for a Time
Philadelphia beat St Louis 10 to 2 as Sherwood Magee returned from suspension and Bresnahan left with a wrist injury after being spiked by Lobert. Bresnahan may miss two weeks. O'Day ruled Lobert scored on the play amid protests. Magee went 1-for-4 with four walks and scored twice.
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Matty Again Beats Reds 6 to 1 in New York
Mathewson earned his 22nd win over Cincinnati as New York defeated the Reds 6 to 1. Suggs pitched well aside from a rough fourth inning that produced six hits. Scoring included runs by Bercher Doyle Snodgrass Becker Herzog Fletcher Myers and Merkle with Mathewson going the distance for the victory.
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Cubs Hand Boston Easy Victory in Exhibition Game
Chicago defeated Boston 13 to 6 as both pitchers were hit hard. Schulte belted a three run homer to center in the fourth inning, Doyle was removed after disputing a call, and Brown, Weaver, King, Barjen, M. Brown and Archer shared pitching duties.
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Minor League Scores Across Leagues in One Day
Baseball results from American Association Eastern League and other circuits list multiple games. Indianapolis beat Columbus while Kansas City defeated St Paul. Louisville and Toledo, Milwaukee vs Minneapolis, Baltimore vs Rochester, Providence vs Toronto, Newark vs Montreal in two games, Jersey City vs Buffalo, Reading vs Harrisburg in two games, Lancaster and Wilmington results, Trenton and Johnstown tied in ten innings, Nashville split with Birmingham, Chattanooga beat Mobile, Atlanta and New Orleans tied in ten innings, Memphis beat Montgomery, Columbia routed Savannah, Macon over Albany, Petersburg over Lynchburg with Roanoke beating Norfolk, Danville over Richmond, Greensboro over Greenville, Spartanburg shutout Charlotte, Winston-Salem over Anderson, Lincoln topped Des Moines, Denver beat Sioux City, Pueblo over Omaha, St Joseph over Topeka, Knoxville beat Asheville, Bristol shutout Johnson City, Morristown beat Cleveland, Wilkes-Barre split with Elmira and Vimea in two games.
Basketball for Girls Barred in Manitowoc
Manitowoc Wisconsin officials ban girls basketball for next year citing danger and belief the game is too violent for high school girls. The decision stems from health and safety concerns voiced by school authorities.
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American tennis team for British match named for Australia tour
The United States tennis team to face Britain on September 7 8 and 9 on West Side courts includes W A Larned R D Little Maurice McLoughlin and Thomas Bundy The team will travel to Australia to challenge for the international trophy, highlighting the contrast between old guard and rising stars.
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Tennis play narrows down at Meadow Club
Meadow Club turf courts in Southampton date progressing cup singles leaves twelve survivors including G P Gardner Jr Harvard M H Long Thomas Bundy Californians and C F Watson Jr Orange. Long and Behr beat Schwengers and Tift Jr. in earlier rounds while Bundy McLoughlin win doubles over Schwengers Hawk. Larned pair beat Auchincloss Colt 6-0 6-0 and Buel Locke 6-1 6-4.
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Power Boat League ties on Great Lakes race winner unsure
The four boats finishing tied for first in the Great Lakes Power Boat League reliability run faced no penalties after a judge’s review. The Detroit Motor Best Club earned the $2,500 Scripp's cup for one year as all boats sailed under that club’s colors. Special prizes went to Inamiec Jenet Sea Wolf and L. EB. R., Jr. for perfect scores over the 650 mile cruise. In Manchester Vermont Fred Herreshoff scored a remarkable golf 74 at Ekwanok yesterday afternoon after an unusual setup. In Philadelphia a boxing match in the National A C reopening show featured Umne Round Hogan vs Tommy Langdon scheduled for August 2.
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Nelson vows to beat Wolgast again for lightweight title
Battling Nelson, en route to Chicago for his mother's funeral, declared he would not rest until he fights Ad Wolgast again to reclaim the lightweight championship. He said he could win if given a chance, noting Wolgast has ignored challenges and no club has offered a match.
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