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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1918
Page
6
A seven reel Griffith film play titled The Great Love was shown at the Modern and Beacon Theatres in Boston last night. Audiences anticipated a classic Griffith production and were treated to a gripping blend of love intrigue pathos and cyclonic action in a highly absorbing screen experience.
Lillian Gish stars as the youthful heroine with Robert Harron and Henry Walthall delivering strong performances in a British wartime drama. Queen Alexandra and other English society figures appear in key roles as the plot follows Jim Young’s rescue missions against German threats and munitions plant dangers. The film shows frontline trenches and aerial peril with realistic effects and ends with Jim reuniting with his sweetheart in a British war hospital. The one hour forty minute run drew a crowded house last night and is expected to continue strong daily.
The Gayety Theatre opens its new season with The Liberty Girls, a lively burlesque with a brisk chorus and bright costumes. Leading comedian Jack Conway headlines, supported by The Fixer James Collins, Barry Melton and a cast including Frank W. Martin, Larry Clifford, Norma Jerome, Hilda Giles, Sallie Clifford, Mike Kelly, Bert Trustees and Toney Williams.
Ted Kid Lewis faces Tommy Robson in an Arena bout with a probable winner to meet Jack Britton on August 27. Also billed are Frankie Flemming in RAF Long Branch and a plan for Lewis to box Benny Leonard in Harrison New Jersey. Frank Carbone drafted into the army and Kid Norfolk sidelined with ankle injuries frame the rest of the boxing notes. Willie Jackson to have tonsil surgery affecting a planned bout with Irish Patsey Cline in Philadelphia.
Carmen Hill pitched well for Chicago but Pittsburg hammered the Chicago staff for 17 hits and 24 bases in a 12 to 1 victory. Chicago avoided a shutout by a second inning rally with three hits including a double.
The Revenge Race, a restaging of the Golden Wheel, headlines a program at the Revere cycle track tomorrow night. Linart defends his title against George Wiley, Vincent Madonna, and Frank Corry over 50 miles with stricter rules on spare wheels and machine readiness. Babe Ruth is expected to start the 50 mile race alongside amateur and professional sprint events.
Rain in the ninth inning stopped the game with the score tied. Foster went 4 for 4 while Dugan hit a home run for Philadelphia. Errors by Gardner and Dykes helped Washington score.
St Louis defeats Cincinnati 3 to 1 as Fisher drives in Paulette and Hornsby with a two base hit and Tuero scores on a wild throw by Schneider. Tuero fans three while L Magee and Paulette pace the Cards with key hits in this Aug 12 game.
The Scollay Square Olympia audience roared as Alice Brady starred in The Whirpool a chaotic comedy about a New York gambling den. Isilly West delivered a gale of laughter in a Tenderloin setting revealing both humor and the era’s rough edge.
Boston offense managed three safe hits off Hank Robinson as Ruth pitched well but two late run threats gave New York a 2 1 win. Pratt and Fournier scored on a squeeze by Walters, with Schang's pinch hit helping spark the eighth inning.
Johnny Dundee of New York withdraws from the Armory A A bout with Frankie Britt of New Bedford. The matchmaker seeks a suitable opponent for Britt as the event nears.
In the first game Buffalo defeated Toronto 4 to 1. The second game saw Toronto win 3 to 0 over Buffalo. Rain affected the Newark at Jersey City venue, creating a weather disruption.
Advertisement touts Pasteur treatment as curing rabies risk via Kidney and bladder health. Claims Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules treat stomach, kidneys, liver and bladder diseases for 200 years and urges immediate use. Warns against doctors and imitations. guarantees money refund. Local druggist sells product.
Sports brief notes two American teams facing Boston in New York and Washington at Philadelphia with results not provided. The item lists locations and matchups in a concise roundup.
Joseph Bryden shot the best gross 88 at the Wollaston Club Montclair links in the annual caddies championship. John McAndrew won the second best gross. D Alden C Mc Andrew and Joseph Manning tied for first and second net scores and will playoff for the prizes later.
At Brookline Country Club caddy tourney the nine year old Bill Conroy posted 158 for the first nine holes and 121 on the inward round with a 100 handicap, winning thrift stamps worth $1. Daniel McNamara supervised the event and James Mahan crowned the winner.
The text asserts that New Englanders know the Cosas cigar as the most satisfying in the market through lifelong experience. It promotes ongoing classes for 10 cents, implying a cheap, catchy marketing pitch by a tobacco seller.
In Rhode Island the Jonathan Driving Club at Hillsgrove plans a four day summer meet with daily purses from 400 to 1000 dollars and a headquarters at 187 Weybosset street Providence. The piece also notes boxing stars and baseball talk including the Red Sox and Cubs potential world series match and left handed pitching challenges in the American League.
The film emphasizes American industry and mobilization with scenes of locomotives, lumber, camouflaging, hospitals, and Red Cross activity. It then depicts marching troops heading to the front and life in the trenches, illustrating U S war energy and resolve.
Spirit of fast times marks opening day at Narberth Belmont track. Several horses failed to arrive from Cleveland and minor accidents trimmed fields. Tommy Murphy won two firsts with Directum J. and Chilcoot. Zambrino injured. Second race split heats. 2:44 pace featured Murphy, Directum J. winning heat. 2:08 trot ruled by Chilcoot.
The bill highlights Harry Rose a nutty comedian. Also on stage are Holden and Heeron in songs and comedy the one act Why Worry Bernard and Merritt in singing and instrumental acts Strazlers animals and Bissett and Scott in songs and dances. Screen offerings include news pictures a comedy and the photoplay Green Eyes with Dorothy Dalton.
The Globe Theatre offers a bill featuring Norma Talmadge in The Safety Curtain Enid Bennett in The Vamp and the Mark Sennett comedy Her Eighted Love all playing this week.
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