A Smile A Minute From War to New York Harbor
Letter from FIRST LIEUTENANT EDWARD EDISON HARMON describing shipboard life en route to New York. He jokes about rationing and a German made soup plate, vows to seek revenge on a magazine leak, and celebrates arriving at Lady Liberty as Jeanne and their baby wave goodbye. He notes Babe Ruth and the World Series and ends with a taunting promise to Joe.
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Joe
Woolworth
Germany
New York Harbor
Broadway
England
Jeanne
Navy
Hoover
Red Sox
Cubs
Babe Ruth
Chicago
Harmon
Kaiser
Edward Edison Harmon
Geers Drives Goldie Todd to Deshler Hotel Stake Win
In Columbus on August 1 the Columbus owned mare Goldie Todd won the Deshler Hotel stake at 2:10 pace over four heats. Trainer driver Pop Geers overcame a betting ban on Frank Dewey to secure the victory for Goldie Todd in a modest purse of 3000 dollars.
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Columbus
Ohio
Goldie Todd
Deshler Hotel
Frank Dewey
Geers
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT S SCREAM CHAPTER V DRAFT
A soldier's letter from Port of the Hudson to Joe describes wartime travel and misadventures in New York City. The writer jokes about Berlin, the AE F, and German Kamerad while noting Harlem housing costs and plans to find a cheap flat. The tone mixes bravado and memories of France.
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Hudson
New York
Joe
Berlin
AE. F
Paris
France
Jeanne
Yaphank
L. I
Rhine
Jesses James
Guy
Brooklyn
Harlem
Australia
Geers and Goldie Todd Lead in Heavy Track Night
In a rain haunted meet Geers wins both the 38 year old colt trot with Molly Knight and the 2:12 trot with Edith Carter. Goldie Todd secures a pacing victory in the 2:10 class while George Volo takes the 2:15 pace. The program closes with a 2:03 pace tease for Saturday.
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Frank Dewey
Peter Maurer
Goldie
Goldie Todd
Cox
Geers
Molly Knight
Edith Carter
Comet
George Volo
Gold Quartz
Sica
Sos Seranceges
Little Lee
McDonald
Usie Axie
G. F
Whitehead
Deshler
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Todd Mac
Kinney de Lopez
Anno Comet
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Teachout
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Swain
Stephen, B. G
Pierce
Jess X
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Mamie Locke
Dexter Lym
Peter the
J Swallem
Abbe Bond
Prskine
Tenia
Stoker
Ceeee
Jack Frost
R. G
Gray
Ella H
Bonioue
Anna Moore
Betty Baker
Hallie Hoyt
Ror Dillon
Demand Hoyt Or The Cash In Major League Feud
In New Orleans on August 1, the Hoyt cash dispute tests whether major league moguls will pursue open conflict with the National Association of Minor Leagues. Ban Johnson’s decision on Heinemann’s protest against Boston, over Waite Hoyt’s transfer from Rochester to Boston, could set the course for a settlement with the Pelicans or a prolonged clash over player purchases.
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New Orleans
National Association of Minor Leagues
Johnson
Prexy Heinemann
Boston Red Sox
Waite Hoyt
Rochester International
National Association
Hoyt
Boston
Heinemann
Pelicans
Rochester
Pels
Pel
Garry Herrmann
Rumor Of New England League Ending Season
Portland Maine August 1 President John H Donnelly of the New England baseball league said he was as puzzled as others by a report that the league would end its season soon He expected a definite word tomorrow and said any developments would come from the other end of the circuit
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Portland
John H. Donnelly
New England Baseball League
Boxing Two Shows a Week Sparks In Boston Clubs
Rumors say local clubs plan two boxing shows weekly beginning next month to meet growing demand in Boston. The piece warns this could undermine the sport and discusses potential matchups involving Leonard Tendler Billy Gibson and others, weighing finances and risks to boxing’s reputation.
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Boston
Armory A. A
Cemetery Golf Today at Arlmont Club Arlington Heights
A cemetery tournament is scheduled this afternoon at the Arlmont Golf Club links in Arlington Heights. The sixth round of the season trophy tournament must be played today or unplayed matches will be forfeited.
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Arlmont Golf Club
Arlington Heights
Confused Currency Debate Between U S and France
The text laments handling francs and pounds while Americans prefer dollars. It humorously questions long life and pokes fun at cross cultural currency confusion. It frames the franc as unfamiliar to Americans and jokes about the Hudson River turning to grape juice.
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United States
Joe
Hudson River
New Orleans Club Claims Hoyt After Acquittal
Word from New Orleans says the club claims Hoyt after his strong showing. Manager Barrow dismisses the claim and intends to keep the young star. With minor leagues severing ties to majors, New Orleans seems unlikely to prevail.
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Hoyt
New Orleans
Barrow
Newton Golf Surprise Upsets Wright in Essex Open
In the three day Essex County Club open at Manchester F C Newton of Brookline defeated F J Wright Jr of Albemarle Newtonville 2 and 1. Newton’s 76 was the best round among participants and he advances to the semi finals where he will face Jesse Guilford while W Chick Brookline meets Francis Monroe United Shoe Beverly in the other championship division pairing.
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Essex County Club
Manchester
F. J. Wright, Jr
Albemarle
Newtonville
F. C. Newton
Brookline
Wright
Newton
Sporls
Jesse Guilford
W. ©. Chick
Francis Monroe
United Shoe
Beverly
Highlanders Day of Sport at Caledonian Grove
The Boston Caledonian Club hosts its 66th annual picnic at Caledonian Grove West Roxbury with a parade in costume and daylong Scottish events including amateur contests, a Walter Scott trophy, an old men’s 0 yard race with half yard handicap, a four‑team Dewar cup football competition, and Scottish dances and music.
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Boston
Caledonian Grove
West Roxbury
New England
KLOBY IN BOUT AT LAWRENCE TODAY
Ex soldier boxer Tommy Corcoran known as Youngs Kloby of Lawrence fights Johnny Donovan of South Boston at O Sullivan's Park Lawrence weighing about 138 pounds. The bout draws heavy local interest with discussions of future matchups including Eddie Shevlin and a potential welter title clash in New England.
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Eddie Shevlin
Young Kirby
Lawrence
Army Navy
Shevlin
Tommy
Youngs Kloby
Kirby
Roxbury
New England
Automatic Decision Beats Tigers at Fenway Park
The game against Detroit ended in the 12th inning after McNally was hindered between third and home. Aine Smith blocked McNally intentionally, forcing the umpire Hildebrand to call an automatic winning score for the Red Sox.
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Detroit
Fenway Park
McNally
Aine Smith
Mike
Hildebrand
Yankees Fight Ban Johnson in Major Baseball Clash
New York reports that Lt Col Tillinghast L Huston half owner of the Yankees promises a vigorous fight against ban Johnson as developments unfold in the Mays matter, signaling a major baseball confrontation.
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New York
Tillinghast L. Huston
Yankees
Mays
Ban Johnson faces challenge over Mays suspension
Ban Johnson suspends Carl Mays and threatens to keep him out for the season while New York Yankees and club owner Ruppert vow to fight Johnson. Huston says legal action and injunction possible as tensions rise over discipline and baseball politics.
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Ban Johnson
American League
Carl Mays
New York American
Mays
Washington
Johnson
Ruppert
Huston
New York
Yankees
Boston
Comiskey
Chicago
Griffith
Chief Jennings Put Out But Not Players
Heilmann and Cobb drew Umpires Moriarty and Hilde into a dispute after Thursday’s game. It is unlikely any official action will be taken. Hughie Jennings was absent from coaching lines after a prior dugout argument and his suspension remains pending threats to the Tigers.
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Jennings
Heilmann
Cobb
Moriarty
Hildebrand
Jungaleers
Detroiters
Tigers
Hughie Jennings
Umps
New York Club Seeks Court Injunction Over Mays Pitching
The New York club plans to go to court to obtain an injunction restraining Johnson from interfering with the club pitching Mays. This move would mark a new development in baseball. Huston promises one of pageball's fiercest bouts.
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New York
Johnson
Mays
Huston
Bike Champs in Great Duel at Revere Track
Frank Kramer meets Francesco Verri in a sprint clash at Revere cycle track with a large crowd expected. The program also features a 30 mile motor paced race with Waithour Bowker Herbert and Chapman, a junior motor paced race Cupit versus Keenan, invitation pro events, a concert by the Revere Fife and Drum Corps, and amateur races on the card.
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Frank Kramer
Francesco Verri
Revere
Kramer
Waithour
Bowker
Herbert
Chapman
Aich
Cupit
Keenan
Revere Fife and Drum Corps
Josephs and Frayes Battle Fast Draw in 12 Round Bout
Josephs and Hayes fought to a four draw in the feature at Commercial A C last night. Hayes pressed hard in the later rounds, while Josephs used weight advantage to control much of the action. About 1600 fans watched the fast paced bout with both men in top shape. In prelims Greek Alger defeated Willie Roberts in eight, Jack Noyes beat Al Late in six, and Jimmy Leonard stopped George King in the first round.
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Joe Lynch
Bobby Josephs
Chick Hayes
A. C
Josephs
Hayes
Indianapolis
Alger
Willie Roberts
Jack Noyes
Jimmy Léonard
Roxbury
Concord Members Golf Tournament At Country Club
Members tee off this afternoon at the Concord Country Club near Old Road to Nine Acre Corner. The event promises an interesting golf competition among club members.
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Concord Country Club
Nine Acre Corner
Concord
Rights as Directors Questioned in Christian Science Hearing
Archibald McLellan's claim to a director’s seat under the 1892 deed was raised at the Christian Science hearing before Master Frederick Dodge. A Mrs. Eddy letter stated McLellan’s name cannot appear on the board. Edward A. Merritt now fills the vacancy left by McLellan’s death.
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Archibald McLellan
Christian Science
Frederick Dodge
Eddy
McLellan
Christian Science Board of Directors
Edward A. Merritt
Directors Dismissals and Board Vacancy Contested at Court
William G Thompson argued J de Neal was elected to the board July 22, 1912, over 80 days after the death of Stephen A. Chase, citing a 1892 deed of trust vacancy clause. The hearing remained unsettled as counsel clashed over records of director raises and alleged deletions, with Gov Bates denying any removal of the vote from official records. The case was to resume at 10 am.
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William G Thompson
John Wittemore
Board of
Stephen A. Chase
Deed of Trust
Bates
John L. Bates
Boston
Rival service teams set for second free service game
The Shipping Board and Camp Devens baseball teams clash at Graves Field for the Sunday double header after a 1 0 victory by the Shipping Board last week. The navy clubs Receiving Ship and Naval Hospital nine will meet in the curtain raiser with the winners to face the Camp Devens Shipping Board victor next week. First pitch at 1 15.
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Shipping Board
Camp Devens
Graves Field
Braves Field
Hingham
Naval Hospital
Navy
Naval District
Camp Devens Shipping Board
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