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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1908

Page

11

Balloon Race in New Era Sets Novel Point-to-Point Route

North Adams hosts what officials call the first point-to-point balloon race in the country with pilots landing within 10 miles of designated towns from Manchester Vermont to Sandgate Vermont. Mayor F D Stafford to start the event with multiple takeoffs beginning at 1 PM and subsequent launches at 15 to 50 minute intervals.

North Adams F. D. Stafford A. Holland Forbes New York Manchester Manchester Depot Bondsville Rawsonville Winhall Jamaica Westboro Newfane Dummerston Vernon Northfield Mass Mt. Hermon Gill Miller’s Falls Lake Pleasant North Leverett Montague Sunderland Whately Haydenville Leeds Westhampton Norwich Littleville Huntington Blandford North Blandford Fast Otis Otis Becket Tyringham South Lee Stockbridge Glendale Sandgate

Famous horse family reunion in Minnesota for Dan Patch offspring

In St Paul Minnesota on August 31 a reunion of Dan Patch’s progeny will draw regional attention. Attendees include stallions and fillies such as Dan Patch Robert Patch Rose Patch Young Dan Guide and Fannie Patch plus International Patch and Merton Patch.

St. Paul Minn Dan Patch Dan Pacer Robert Patch Rose Patch Green Pacer Guide Fannie Patch International Patch Green Merton Patch Fanny B

Leyburn Triumphs in Belmont Match Race Over Sweet Marie

Jack Leyburn, owned by State Senator James P. McNichol, defeated Sweet Marie owned by William Bradley of New York in straight heats at Belmont. Leyburn set a new track record with 2:05 8 4 in heat one and 2:06 1 2 in heat two, with the track described as in perfect condition.

Philadelphia Jack Leyburn James P. McNichol Sweet Marie William Bradley New York Belmont Leyburn Crescens

Avenger and rivals triumph in New York Yacht Club cruise

In a brisk west southwest sail from Newport to West Chop, 20 NYYC yachts raced in ideal conditions. Winners included Queen in first division schooners, Avenger in first division sloops, Rosalie in second division sloops, and Weetamoe claiming a notable special race victory. a yawl named Cleona suffered a topmast break after crossing the line.

Vineyard Haven Newport R. I West Chop New York Yacht Club Queen Katrina Avenger R. W. Emmeans Boston Rosalie Istalena Weetamoe Vancedor Vineyard Sound Vigilant Mimosa Iti Eclipse

Archbishop Farley Advised to Leave Rome for Cooler Climate

Arch bishop Farley of New York is slightly indisposed from a stomach upset caused by climate and food. A physician in Rome, who attends him, visited him and said the ailment is not serious but recommended travel north to a cooler climate as soon as possible.

Rome Mgr. Farley New York Mer. Farley

Sedan Veteran Ferdinand Conrad Ends Life In Despair

Ferdinand Conrad a 71 year old St Louis resident for 25 years used a silver mounted revolver once used in the Sedan battle to shoot himself last night. He was despondent over joblessness and his act reflected a tragic end to a veteran with Franco Prussian War memories.

ST. Louis Sedan Ferdinand Conrad Conrad

Eleanor Leads All The Way In Lipton Cup Contender Race

Eleanor dominates the Class Q Lipton Cup race scene at Marblehead yard with a win over Achilles by 32 seconds and leads the percentage race with three remnant events left. Ellen adds another Sonderklasse victory while rival boats rally in other classes including a tight 18-foot knockabout finish and a sweep by Massachusetts boats in the Walter E. Knight Interstate Dory Cup heat.

Marblehead Achilles Little Rhody Eleanor Boston Yacht Club Essex Sonderklasse Ellen Maria Corinthian Aurora Portland Annisquam Swallow Corello Pontiac Kiowa Secret Oaxaca Massachusetts F. W. Fabyan Caleb Loring Little Rhody ST F. Tillinghast A. W. Stevens C. P. Curtis Vim H. A. Morss B. Crowninshield Pigeon Bros Veeeeveeeerel Acanthus Bloomfield Bros Eeesesel Vanken William Stephens Mirage II Eoestvesesved Fleetwing E Phillips Barbara J J Blaney Pointer III B Melnard Brown and R. Smith J. H. Hammond J T Prince Tabasco, Jr H. H. Wiggin Ween J. M. Whittemore Cape Cats Busy Bee W. J. Coombs Strideaway W Tillotson Arawak H. C Nickerson Almira I M. Whittemore Iris F. F. Crane Josephine Tupper Tupper and Hardwicks Firmeline W. Robbins Eeeee Hustler R. J. Carpenter G. L. Bolo Marie L George Lee Whitney H. B. Whittier

The World’s Most Popular Beer Reveals Hidden Profit Gap

The article notes the beer’s global sales exceed all other bottled beers, proving its wide recognition. It argues dealers earn less per sale because the beer costs the brewery more, yet demand remains dominant worldwide.

Crescent Park Excursion From South Station

Saturday afternoon excursion to Cres cent Park on Narragansett Bay departs with a special train at 2 05 from South station and 2 09 from Back Bay. Tickets cost 1 and are on sale at 862 Washington street.

Crescent Park Narragansett Bay South Station Back Bay Washington Street Boston Uto R. I. Sat Washington St South New York New Haven

Delightful Summer Outing to Nova Scotia Draws Boston Tourists

Nova Scotia emerges as the top summer resort for visitors from Boston and beyond as thousands flock to its scenery and climate. The Dominion Atlantic line operates daily steamers Prince George and Prince Arthur at 2 pm excluding Saturdays, with office contact in Boston for tickets and literature.

Nova Scotia Boston New England Yarmouth Dominion Atlantic Railroad Prince George Prince Arthur Warhington Street J. F. Masters N. E Long Wharf

Local Oarsmen Set for National Regatta in Springfield

Cambridge Riverside Boat Club leads the field with Frank Davy and Jack Brassil in the intermediate doubles. Boston fans rally for Frank Greer as Springfield entries include Bennett Warnock Bresnahan and Fitzgerald. Canadian clubs loom as top rivals in the intermediate doubles.

Springfield Riverside Boat Club Cambridge Frank Davy William H. Davy Shell Young Davy Jack Brassil Charles Regattta The Brassil Middle States Washington Old Davy Post Greer Bennett Frank Greer Boston Alderman Leary Joseph Conry J. J. Carrigan Haynes Hotel Atalanta Boat Club Springfield Boat Club Harry S. Bennett Alexander Warnock Bresnahan and Fitzgerald Warnock Bresnahan Fitzgerald Heins Boat Club Canada Briday

Schoolboys Start for Springfield Regatta Under Graney

The High School crew directed by Coach Jack Graney of the B A A departs today for the Springfield regatta after a month of practice. The oarsmen, noted for their spring Charles River performance, aim for a strong showing at this week’s National Championships.

Jack Graney Springfield Graney The Charles Boston

Springfield crew plans field training under Graney

A late night session under Graney's direction prepares the team for a 1 o'clock departure to Springfield. They will stay at the Cooley House, bring the shell, and begin practice on the Connecticut, using the Springfield boat house. The party includes Coach Jack Graney, Collins, Good ale, Parker, Mason, Gring, Howe, Slocum, Hall and Faxon.

Graney Springfield Cooley Connecticut Jack Graney Collins Goodale Parker Mason Gring Howe Slocum Hall Faxon

Yale football outlook: Mack forecasts strong Eli squad

Yale trainer Johnny Mack, resting summers in this region, predicts a promising outlook for a new Yale football eleven at New Haven. Although several starters depart, he notes returnees Goebel and Cooney, Murphy, Brides, and Coy, with coaches set to assess material early and captains Biglow, Tad Jones, and Bobby Burch guiding the squad.

Johnny Mack Yale New Haven Johnny Eli Captain Biglow Tad Jones Alcott Howard Jones Paige Dines Congdon Goebel Cooney Fred Murphy Brides Coy Jones Biglow Bobby Burch

Grand circuit trotting races postponed by rain

In Buffalo New York on August 11 the grand circuit trotting races were postponed from today to tomorrow due to rain.

Buffalo N. Y

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