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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1908
Page
9
A vivid excerpt from Eugene Field's Tribune Primer describes a fierce foreman who boasts brutal acts yet boasts speed, claiming he can outpace seven printers and fill the paper with live ads while the editor longs for better copy.
Boston typographical union delegates enjoy a seaside outing at Point of Pines with clams and a Stone's Military Band concert. A vaudeville act was cut due to Sunday rules, and Norman McPhail led the event with a sunset return to Boston.
J C Birdsong a Ra leigh Typographical Union 54 delegate at the I T U convention in Boston. A veteran of the Confederacy he entered service April 19 1861 and fought until Lee’s surrender at Appomattox. He was wounded at Cold Harbor and later praised Boston hospitality while praising northern reunification efforts.
Ernestino Caponi, 14, is at West Newton police station charged with setting fire to his home to destroy items police planned to use as evidence against his father who faces an assault with intent to kill charge. Dominico Caponi and Pasquale and Tony Umbrella were arrested Friday after a violent incident that wounded Mrs Caponi and her 6 year old son. The dwelling was riddled with bullets and window panes perforated by bullets. The boy denies knowledge of the fire.
Dollar excursion to Newport Rhode Island on Thursday August 13. Special train departs South Station at 9 30 am and Back Bay at 9 34 am. Tickets available at 362 Washington Street.
Leslie G. Rich, Brookline Swimming Club member and Olympic swimmer at London 1908, received a solid gold watch from friends. A 75‑cover dinner at Hotel Clarendon preceded the presentation with Frank Lavelle presiding and John F. Lucy delivering the gift. Rich spoke on American athletes’ Olympic experiences.
Drexel Biddle, Philadelphia banker and amateur prize fighter, dined at the Colonia Hotel in York. He has sparked attention by a six round clash with Jack O'Brien and plans to start training September 1 and fight all winter before athletic clubs nationwide at his own weight.
Michael Reagan and fellow American athletes voyage home aboard the Cymric after a record voyage from Liverpool to Boston. They condemn English fans and officials for anti American bias, recount humorous and heated moments at the Olympic meet, and celebrate Irish reception and American solidarity.
Eastern league games in Providence and Newark concluded with Providence defeating Toronto 3 to 1 and Rochester losing 5 to 1 at Newark. Bridgeport beat New Haven 7 to 5 at Bridgeport venue, while Bridgeport 0 and Waterbury 1 in the Waterbury Chicago Nationals match.
William Auvin, 15, was struck on the temple by a pitched ball while playing in Lonsdale yesterday. He recovered briefly and finished the game but died today at home from cerebral hemorrhage as ruled by the medical examiner.
David H. Lane defeated Michael Fahey 102 to 97 to win the St James Bowling Club championship in Bowdoin Square. Lane earned a silver loving cup as the victors prize with strong club turnout watching at the St James alleys.
The article lists horses and trainers entering the American Derby on a half mile track including Grattan Boy Jr Bernaldo Demarest Allen Winter Phebon W and Claymos. It also notes races at Marshfield Fair Law rence driving park Barnstable County Fair Association Buffalo Grand Circuit Woonsocket purses and entry deadlines with times and records for pacers and trotters.
American athletic observers note the shift as Duffey, Wefers and Rector face newer rivals. R E Walker of South Africa sets a 100 yard world record at 9.25 seconds in Britain, signaling Britain and other nations adopting and refining United States sprinting methods while natural sprinters emerge from outside America.
Boston's three week Western tour shows the Red Sox batting .247 to opponents .228 and fielding .958 to .956. Cleveland Detroit Chicago series notes reveal Sox hitting peaks and declines as Detroit bats .323 to Boston .309, while Chicago outplays defensively. Kelley sparks Boston, Wagner and Cicotte among gainers, Donlin trails in batting race.
The piece lauds Walker's 100 yard speed and flawless start while contrasting Rector Cartmell with his relaxed form. It notes Walker’s 9 3/4 to 9 4/5 second times and asserts his superior early burst, stamina, and finish, with observers calling his technique the essence of grace and efficiency.
The passage argues that the United States must adapt its sprinting methods, which have become fossilized, and relies on American trainers to embrace new approaches learned from Olympic innovations.
A list of amateur games and clubs including Fairfield teams aged 111, Oxford Juniors, Covington A under 13, Malden Athletics on the road, and a Jamaica Plain challenge between The Glendales and Notre Dames. Contacts include Rogers Harris street, Lavena Broad street, Krauss Eighth street, R Russell Main street Malden, and Harold Smith Spring Park Avenue Jamaica Plain.
Yesterday England introduced a new lawn tennis service rule to curb running starts. Players must stand with both feet at rest behind the baseline before delivering the serve and may lift one foot only after both feet remain behind the base line until the service is delivered.
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