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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1911
Page
13
Sporting Facts and Fancies discusses potential postponements and conflicts in the National and American Leagues over playoff formats and transfer rules. The piece notes Philadelphia and Chicago bid to avoid extra games, mentions Connie Mack’s Athletics and Murphy’s transfer considerations, and recalls 1907 precedents for congested schedules and joint doubleheaders.
Special to The Washington Post from Philadelphia reports Connie Mack, manager of the Athletics, is a proud father again with the birth of a daughter at Chelace New Jersey. The notice states the event occurred Thursday, August 4, with timing tied to his 1910 season and world series travel. The Mack family is noted as Mr Mack’s current wife and a previous marriage provided a professional stepson.
In a bid to stock his World champions with fresh talent Connie Mack signs Harry Maser, a Quakertown North Penn League shortstop, who will finish the season there before joining the Athletics next spring. Maser moved from first base to short due to team needs and has shown reliable fielding and throwing.
Ahirage Alva Sanders of Midlothian wins her Western golf championship semi final match 2 and 1 over Mrs. Percy Manchester of Skokie. Caroline Painter, also of Midlothian, defeats Mrs. Ebb Whitcomb of Milwaukee 2 and 1, with a dramatic finish as Painter trails by five at the ninth then rallies.
In Chicago on August 1, the Bowling League voted to abolish the dodo belt after a meeting last night. Despite efforts since last season to push legislation against the trick ball, the action followed a ban by the American Bowling Congress and the National Bowling Association. The dodo ball is formed by joining two halves of different balls, producing a heavier, wavering sphere that knocks down more pins.
New York and Washington baseball planning for a busy stretch with Hamis McAlger’s Nationals arriving from Cleveland to start a series. They face Highlanders in Philadelphia and Labor Day games in New York, then return to Washington for a long home stand from September 7 to October 4, hoping to climb in the standings.
Frank Gotch the heavyweight wrestling champion leaves Humboldt for Chicago to defend his world title against George Hackenschmidt on Labor Day. He travels with Gotch and his mother, manager Emil Wranktaw, and a entourage including Rogers, Reimer, Burns, Asbell, Husean, and others. Training plans emphasize leg work and restraining from neck and head bluffs.
Cincinnati defeated Denver in five games in a heavy busting series. Chicago overwhelmed St Louis in the frat elimination feature. Lament of the Al Patten al Baseball League, rugby on the coast preparing teams for the aba.
Cincinnati reports the national baseball commission rejecting American Association demands and warning that withdrawal could force teams into every city on the circuit. Eastern League requests milder terms while the AA pushes for high draft fees and direct player purchases to bypass the National Association.
Marty O'Toole's major league debut against Pittsburgh drew a 3,000 strong crowd in Boston. He yielded six runs on five hits, with two strikeouts and two walks amid wet field conditions. Donlin’s triple and two errors helped frame the scoring, while Kelly and Gowdy provided surprises in a windy Framingham home sendoff.
Syracuse announces the Madden Sweepstakes will feature four leading trotters Jean Soprano Hatworthy and Sterling McKinney in a September 14 race at the New York State Grand Circuit meeting. Entries include times 2.04 1 4 for Jean 2.08 1 4 for Sterling McKinney 2.34 for Soprano and 06 1 4 for Hatworthy with total stakes of 8200 dollars. The event was delayed from last week due to weather.
New York Aug 31 official box office tallies show Matt Welle defeated Knockout Brown. Receipts totalled $8,778.90 for Brown and $6,077.70 for Wells. Promoters faced action for crowding and police being barred from the arena. Fire Commissioner Johnson warned Madison Square Garden may lose its license for allowing standing spectators. Disorder erupted as ticket holders flooded the arena, with scalpers arrest and fines administered at night court.
Virginia adds AJ Toad a versatile athlete from Western High and Cathedral currently in city. He played quarterback at Cathedral last season and starred on the basketball team the District scholastic champions and pitched for the track squad winning multiple sprints.
Detroit August 31 Tyron Raymond Cobb found guilty of speeding when arraigned before Justice Randolph. The officer testified Cobb drove at 4 miles per hour in a jurisdiction where 15 miles per hour is the limit. In Fort Worth a separate item notes a deal for the Roaton American League club to hold spring training near Fort Worth, Texas.
The ten round match at the National Sporting Club between Pat Moore of Philadelphia and Tommy Murphy of New York was postponed for one week. Management blamed rain and the Brown-Wells bout drawing heavy crowds, leaving insufficient funds. The fight will be held next Thursday night. Detroit lacks public golf links but is expected to soon boast of one.
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