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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1911
Page
17
Atlanta March 20 Special to The Washington Post reports McAleer weighs outfield options as Miller Corbin and Schaefer contend for spot. Otey injures. Henry and Leitvelt under coaching focus amid practice shifts. Weather and crowd dynamics influence expectations for new park and female attendance.
Nationals announce the season opener with Boston in Washington on April 12. President Thomas C. Noyes and executives set plans for a new double deck stand to seat 20,000, with construction starting immediately after fire damage. Johnson’s case not a concern as opening day approaches.
Alexandria La March 20 Scout Sam Kennedy says Nap Lajoie isn’t human after watching him complete training stunts with no ill effects. Neighbors note Lajoie’s extraordinary conditioning and caution others that he often avoids early overuse, yet many players suffer sore arms and muscles after initial sessions.
McClung aka Kid Massingale recalls his baseball days with the National Commission and Northwestern in his "Diamond Ditties" piece. He laments blacklist and false starts, noting he left organized ball for more money yet a major return seems unlikely.
Special to The Washington Fest Oswego N C March 20 Packy Mc Farland of Chicago defeated Billy Ryan of Syracuse in a Chicago lightweight bout at the Oswego Athletic Club Ryan avoided knockout until the fourth when his seconds threw in the sponge Mc Farland dominated early two rounds then pounded Ryan in the third causing facial cuts and again in the fourth forcing the stoppage as Ryan clung to the ropes
In Lexington Virginia on March 2 Washington and Lee baseball resumed field work after two weeks indoors. Coaches Pollard and Captain Smith report pitchers in top shape and Moran and Baird performing strong. With most of last year’s squad back and new talent, team expects to field a competitive lineup beginning against Swarthmore in two games. Capt. Smith aims to start once recovered.
New York March 20 The Ottawas champions of the world defeated the Wanderers of Montreal 7 to 2 here tonight. T Emmett Quinn says talks with American hockey fans aim to form an American section of the professional league with three or four U S cities and an equal number in Canada. Lester Patrick from Nelson BC studies artificial ice methods to start rinks in Pacific coast cities and form a regional league. Yale Wins Gymnastic Meet in New Haven scoring 25 points with Rutgers 8 and Penn 7.
In Atlante Ga on March 2 the McAleer squad opened a nine inning practice game amid mud and sun. Lefties Gray and Otey dueled with Gray pitching well and Otey hampered by wildness. The volunteers beat the regulars 3 to 2 as errors and timely hitting favored the scrubs. Gray struck out many, while Otey walked seven and allowed two runs. McBride and Cunningham led the regulars with hits, but the volunteers produced decisive runs in the eighth and a defensive blunder sealed the outcome. The series stands 4 to 1 in favor of the youngsters.
Major league teams report back to action across sites like Elm Park and Hot Springs. Dahlen leads a batting drill for the Superbas as other rosters practice infield and outfield work before heading to Nashville. St Louis and Houston squads post results from Florida and Texas scrimmages with strong hitting, while Nelson misses Hot Springs due to rheumatism.
Hot Springs Ark March 20 Dudley Criss Browns pinch hitter may forfeit his pay until he reports in condition. Manager Wallace wants him in camp but no word on delay. President Hedges says it will take at least three days to get in shape before any stipend is paid.
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