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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1911
Page
15
Reports from New York show mixed verdicts on Knockout Brown versus Murphy with many papers favoring Brown though some give Murphy the decision. The bout is seen as a test for a local home grown champion and sparks debate over judging and title prospects.
Reports from New York boxing claim Tommy Murphy defeated Brown in a fast exchange, with papers differing on who led at various points. Observers note Brown's aggression and wild infighting while Murphy showed resilience, though some headlines cite Brown as the aggressor and others claim Murphy edged ahead.
Detroit May 12 Ty Cobb single handed halted New Yorks three run ninth inning surge to power a 6 to 5 Detroit win Cobb stole home twice and sped around bases in a sensational display while Covington Caldwell and Hartzell pitched for the Highlanders and the Tigers benefited from Cobb’s aggressive baserunning in a tight interleague tilt.
Philadelphia topped St Louis 17 to 13 in a high scoring game on May 12. Both teams used three pitchers as stats piled up with hits from Shott en Oldring Hartsel and Davis for Philadelphia and Schweitzer Austin Metoon Laporte for St Louis. The contest lasted 2 hours 34 minutes with multiple lead changes and key moments including home runs by Criss and a pair of three-base hits by Hoffman and Newman.
Cleveland fell 6 to 3 as Mitchell weakened after five innings and Boston plated enough hits. Jackson made a highlight one hand running catch while Graney, Stovall, Hooper and Riggert featured in the lineup. Bunches of stats follow the final score and game notes from the American Association listings.
Catholic University beat Delaware College 11 to 9 in Newark on May 12 behind strong batting by McDonnell Widmayer and Hessler and solid fielding by Clancy. Ryan started for Catholic but was pulled in the seventh as Greene finished, while Hoch led Delaware with a mound effort despite four pitchers. The Washingtonians totaled 15 hits including one home run and five triples, with multiple players contributing to the scoring in a high offense afternoon.
The standings show Philadelphia at 4 games back with a .500 mark, while New York, Washington, Chicago, and Boston mix in the race. Scheduled games include Washington at Chicago, Philadelphia at St Louis, New York at Cleveland, and Boston at Detroit.
National League standings show Philadelphia at 14 wins over Pittsburg, with New York and Cincinnati close. Yesterday’s results include Chicago, St Louis, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Pittsburg, Boston, and more with varied scores. schedule had Chicago at Brooklyn and Cincinnati at Philadelphia among others.
In New York on May 12 John M. Ward won a verdict of $1000 damages in his libel suit against Ban Johnson, president of the American League. Charles A. Comiskey testified that players said George Davis, under contract with the Sox, was advised by Ward not to report to the club. Both sides waived summing up after testimony.
Philadelphia defeats Pittsburgh 9 to 5 in the final game of the series. Beebe strained his back in the seventh, Moore finished, Magee collected three singles and a triple in five at bats, while Phillippe and Steele worked hard on the mound.
St Louis defeated Brooklyn eight to three in a game marked by disputed calls and ejections. Huggins, Bresnahan, and Konetchy were among those ordered from the field. Brooklyn released pitcher Jack Ryan to Mobile after the contest.
Boston and Cincinnati faced off May 1 as weak Boston pitching allowed Cincinnati to win 18 to 1. Beaton led the visitors with strong hitting while Pfeffer and McTigue struggled on the mound for Boston and Flaherty exited after six innings. Key batters included Clarke Herzog Pfeffer and McLean with multiple runs driven in and Beers on base for the Reds.
Chicago wins 6 to 3 in New York, breaking even in the series. Richie faltered late. Brown finished after two outs in the ninth. Chicago exploded for five runs in the fifth inning off Ames, aided by six hits. Players cited include Sheckard Devore Schulte and Zimmerman from the Cubs and Ames Drucke for the Giants.
Noted of the Nationals Chicago on May 12, McAleer says another even break ahead as the long game stretched beyond two hours. Gessler and Duffy produced hits, Henry injured but played on, McConnell sprained ankle minor, and McBride, Corban, and Bodie featured in key moments.
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