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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1912

Page

19

Braves Beat Red Doom's Quakers in Opener Curtain Raiser

Johnny Kling and the Walpole street group impressed with hard hitting as Spratt Miller Houser Campbell and Kling powered a Boston win over Red Doom’s Quakers. Perdue pitched well and Devlin's Braves addition could bolster the infield as Arthur Devlin returns to old times. Dorchester High and Boston College High opened baseball with BC High prevailing 2 to 66 in a rain delayed finish at Dunbar avenue.

Johnny Kiing Braves Red Doom Quakers Walpole Street Spratt Miller Houser Campbell Johnny Kling Arthur Devlin Devlin Bridwell Frank Greer Boston Dorchester High Boston College High Dunbar Avenue Grounds Kilroy

Olympic Marathon eligibility decision discussed

Answers to queries note no official ruling on De Mar’s eligibility for the Olympic Marathon in Sweden. Local Olympic committee opinion favors De Mar competing in Stockholm and not needing to run the coming B A A Marathon.

de Mar Sweden Stockholm al Bannart Herald Building

Gossip for Motorists Prominent auto news and moves in 1932

The column surveys Glidden tour host city speculation with Boston noted as passive. It lists Marmon 32 cars training for the Indianapolis sweep and mentions Michelin new detachable clincher tires, Packard sales rep C E Morton to the Southern States, George W Houk securing Royal Standard rights, Henderson Motor Sales prep for a gasoline pleasure car, and Chester S Ricker as Horseless Age editor and VP.

Boston Indianapolis Motor Speedway Indianapolis Michelin Tire Company Packard Motor Car Company C. E. Morton George W. Houk R. P. Henderson Henderson Motor Sales Company Henderson Chester S. Ricker Horseless Age Vice-Press

Fifty Loving Cups Awarded at Retail Furniture League Banquet

At the fifth annual Retail Furniture Dealers Bowling league banquet in the American House, 200 attendees enjoyed a vaudeville close after Victor A. Heath acted as toastmaster. Shawmut Furniture Company won the large first prize cup. other cups honored John A. Dunn, Frank Ferdinand, C. E. Osgood, and Atkinson Furniture teams. William Holmes earned high individual average. John H. Cushing received a special cup for the Osgood team. Heath got a special cup for five years of league service.

Retail Furniture Dealers a_ vaudeville Victor A. Heath Ferdinand Furniture Company Shawmut Furniture Company John A. Dunn Company Frank Ferdinand Company C. E. Osgood Company Atkinson

Indiana SAE member named designer for new company

An Indiana branch officer of the Society of Automobile Engineers is appointed as the designer and mechanical engineer for the newly formed company. The appointment highlights the branch's influence in local automotive innovation and leadership.

McCarthy Fined for Illegal Boxing Exhibitions

Joseph McCarthy of South Boston and former treasurer of the American Athletic Club of the West End was fined $15 by Judge Sullivan in Police Court for giving public boxing exhibitions in violation of the law. Four additional counts were placed on file.

Joseph McCarthy South Boston American Athletic Club West End Sullivan McCarthy

National Games Spotlight Today

Philadelphia faces Boston while New York meets Brooklyn and Pittsburgh challenges St. Louis. Chicago travels to Cincinnati in a full day of basketball action across major cities.

Philadelphia Boston New York Brooklyn Pittsburg St. Louis Chicago Cincinnati

Charity horse show draws Brookline and Boston society

A large crowd attended the Brookline Riding School charity horse show for Hillside School. Over 100 thoroughbreds competed in 10 classes with Mrs. Maurice M. Dimond winning six ribbons. Winners included Edwin S. Webster and Miss Eleanor Quincy with multiple blue and red ribbons. Mrs Larz Anderson and Dr P J Cronin also taking top prizes. The jumping class thrilled the audience with Miss Evelyn Thayer on Norfolk and Mr Harry Graham on Skinny Boy capturing blue and second places respectively. Ribbons and silver cups were donated by local benefactors.

Society Brookline Riding School Hillside School Brookline Boston Society Maurice M. Dimond Edwin S. Webster Eleanor Quincy Larz Anderson M. McNamara Alice Thorndike P. J. Cronin Charm McLaughlin Walcott McNamara M. Morice Dimond Boston Flash Dr. Cronin Danby Elenor Quincy Evelyn Thayer Norfolk Harry Graham Diamond Jane Peters Puck Jimmie Helen and Esther Foss Elizabeth Bigelow Dorothy Forbes M. Ratcheski Richard Saltonstall Rey Mann Arthur Mann Hugh Bancroft Freeman O. Emerson

Yachting Editor Ned Brandt Dead at74 in New York

Edward M. Brandt longtime New York Herald yachting editor died of heart disease in New York. He chronicled the sport from its 1871 America's Cup era onward and covered major boxing bouts in his early Herald years.

Ned” Brandt New York Edward M. Brandt New York Herald New York Yacht Club the Herald

Gibbons Beats Smith In 19 Round NY Fight

Mike Gibbons of St Paul defeated Jeff Smith of Bayonne in a 19 round bout at the National Sporting Club. Smith carried the better rounds in the second, fifth and sixth, but Gibbons outpointed and outfought him overall. Gibbons used a strong straight left, opening with a sharp blow that sent Smith to the ropes. Weigh-ins listed 148 pounds, ringside weights 152 for Gibbons and 151 for Smith.

New York Mike Gibbons St. Paul Jeff Smith Bayonne N. J National Sporting Club Gibbons Smith

Boxer Dies After Skull Fracture Bout in New York

John Goldberg, 21, died at Flower Hospital after a bout at Sharkey Athletic Club with a Chicago opponent who remains unnamed. Police seek the other fighter to determine a possible cause of death and identify the assailant.

New York John Goldberg Chicago Sharkey Athletic Club Flower Hospital Goldberg

Tod Jones Sold to Buffalo Club from St Joseph

Tod Jones, first baseman, sold by St Joseph owner John Holland to the Buffalo club of the International league. Jones is to report to Buffalo at once after being turned back by the Chicago American club this spring.

ST. Joseph, Mo Tod Jones St. Joseph John Holland Buffalo Club Buffalo

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