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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1911
Page
17
Special in The Washington Post Atlanta reports frigid conditions slow Nationals spring progress. Players like Cunningham suffer weight loss and illness while Elberfeld advises Milan to rest. Stanley Robison’s death prompts schedule adjustments and funeral considerations for upcoming exhibitions.
The Cleveland Naps trimmed payroll this year while boasting four no hit pitchers De Mott Walter Deane and Vean Gregg joined Addie Joss in firing no hitters in the season De Mott blanked Lafayette College May 11 Deane blanked Petersburg August 19 Gregg blanked Los Angeles September 3 keeping strong opposition scoreless in each win Also mentions Joe Turner and Sam Anderson theater bout results.
In a photo caption style tribute, the Tigers catcher Joe Sugden is noted for an estimated career total of more than one million pitched balls caught. The piece cites his long tenure behind the plate, his durable hands, and colleagues calculating his receiving workload across seasons.
Special to the Washington rear Basic, Va. Tome defeated the strong Fishburne baseball team here today by 10 to 0. Salmon was in the box for Tome and pitched a remarkable game. He was well backed by Browns and Cardinals to Play Series. St Louis, March 24. Herman D. Sen kamp said the spring series between the American League and National League teams in St. Louis will be played, starting tomorrow.
Three elderly figures from the Veteran Baseball Citizens' Historic Society, including James McAleer Bill Hamalston and Mike Kahoe, are frustrated after being barred at Atlanta's gate for the Atlanta Chicago game. Officials failed to recognize them and delays followed before admission was granted.
Special to The Washington Post from Newark reports Joe McGinnity owner and manager of the Newark Eastern league team has a complete fracture in his pitching arm. An X ray at City Hospital confirms the injury and doctors say it will be at least six weeks before he can pitch. Newark begins the Eastern League season against Montreal on April 20 and McGinnity hoped to start the opener.
Honus Wagner may end his baseball career after signing only a one year contract with the Pirates. Manager Clarke would not discuss terms as Wagner trains in Hot Springs. The same dispatch notes a separate arbitration ruling in Auburn, North Carolina, upholding Waterloo Iowa’s membership in the Three I League and eliminating Quincy Illinois, with an immediate meeting ordered to set the 1911 schedule.
Major league clubs continue spring movement with the Giants leaving Marlin at noon and dispersing to multiple destinations including Dallas and Nashville. Christy Mathewson travels with the party as far as Dallas. The Giants beat a Marlin town team 10 to 2 in a five inning exhibition.
The Washington Post reports the sudden death of M. Stanley Robison, owner of the St Louis National League club, stirring speculation on a possible $40,000 note held by a rival, and on syndicate dealings that may have influenced the Cardinals and broader baseball interests. It recalls Robison and his brother Frank De Hass Robison losing fortunes in the game, the Cleveland and St Louis clubs, and ties to Brush and Ward amid league power struggles.
The meet is set for tonight at Ingram Memorial Church on Tenth Street and Massachusetts Avenue. Excitement runs high as boys who earned places prepare for fast 60, 100, and 200 yard dashes and a variety of races. Officials include Dr. Hudson, reftree, W. Thacher as timer, and Heas as starter and announcer.
Red Ames of the Giants extols golf as a great conditioner for pitchers during winter. He cites Vic Will, Ed Konetchi, Ed Reulbach, and Doc White as proof, saying golf strengthens the arm and helps fitness without violence. Tearney plans to appeal Farrell's league decision as framed.
This afternoon at University Field Brookland faces Maryland Agricultural College in the formal start of the Catholic University baseball season. Brooklanders hope to match last year’s dominance while Captain Tobin misses action sick at home. Chief Green and McDonnell form the expected battery with Green set to start after key past-season pitching success.
E M Byers of Pittsburg captured the Southern cross golf trophy from Harold ds of Heston by 5 up with 3 to play. J C Tappin and H Tappin of Massachusetts tied for the consultation cup after 4 holes. Oliver Parrin of New York won the beaten eight cup in the Southern cross play. Meanwhile in Charleston Athletics Hand Bail Hard in 14 to 1 win over Sally League team as Lefty Russell and Cy Morgan shut down the opposition.
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