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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1906

Page

9

Close Finishes Mark Get Away Day at Poughkeepsie

The Grand Circuit meeting in Poughkeepsie concluded with tight finishes in the 2:7 trot and 2:10 pace. Eldridge fined 100 dollars and Geers named to drive India after disputed effort in the 2:17 trot. Rudy Kip won the 2:10 pace in straight heats as Argot Boy challenged him.

Poughkeepsie N. Y India Totgra Eldridg Geers Eldridge Rudy Kip Argot Boy

Larned Wins Meadow Club Tennis Trophy Again

William A. Larned, former national champion, defeats Karl B. Behr Jr. 8-6 6-4 6-8 6-1 to win the Meadow Club singles. It marks his fifth cup on these courts. In doubles, Leonard and Lyon win 4-6 8-6 6-4, while Larned and Clothier advance 6-2 6-4. semis see Wright and Stillman 6-3 6-2 over Leonard and Lyon.

Southampton William A. Larned Meadow Club Karl B. Behr, Jr Larned Behr Yale Leonard Lyon T. R. Pell Harry Torrance, Jr Clothier Dewhurst Holt Wright Stillman Edgar Leonard

Travers sets 36 hole record in Presidents Cup matches

Jerome Travers of Montclair N J dominates at Ekwanok Golf Club in Manchester Vermont finishing two 18 hole wins to set a new 36 hole course record of 144 seven strokes better than last year’s mark. J M Ward defeats J M Rhett 4 up 2 to play in the other semi final. Ward also ousted L E Wood who had yesterday defeated A L White the former cup holder.

Boston J. M. Ward J. M. Rhett Ward L. E. Wood Fall River A. L. White Ekwanok

Why Chicago Will Win Flag

Charles Fredericks asserts the Chicago team’s dominance with the league’s best pitching staff led by In and Altrock and a deep infield and outfield. He notes no East postponements, a 29 game home stretch, and confidence in Roche Dundon Isbell ONeill Sullivan Hart Towne and other key players as the White Sox aim for the pennant.

Charles Fredericks Chicago Roche Dundon Isbell Jack O'Neill Sullivan Hart Towne Altrock Pr_erson Owen Smith Wahle Fiene White Sox

Filenes vs Farley Harvey Opens Season At Dorchester Field

Filene's and Farley Harvey prepare for the second game of the season at Dorchester High School Field Dorchester. Filene's will field a lineup with ODonnell Fitzhenry MacInery Nash McCue M Jewish infield and Howell Holt Partridge R Lewis Delaney in the outfield. Farley Harvey counters with Cunningham Welch Flem ing Mellody Donohue Walsh infield and Johnson Hickey Wir in the outfield.

One S Favri¢éy Harvey Dorchester High School Bar Avenue Dorchester Filene’s O'Donnell Fitzhenry Battery MacInery Nash McCue M. Jewis Howley Holt Partridge R. Lewis Delaney Farley Harvey Cunningham Welch Fleming Mellody Donohue Walsh Johnson Hickey Wir

Criger Hurt as Criger Returns to Bat in Boston

After two innings yesterday Lou Criger took a foul to the finger from Sullivan and left for Carrigan. Boston fans gave Criger a warm reception as he resumed behind the plate. His throwing was off but he is expected to be ready in a week or two. a two run error followed when Donohue scored on a second inning double steal attempt.

Lou Criger Sullivan Criger Carrigan Boston Donohue Dougherty Ferris Parent Donahue

Chicago's the Place in Baseball Eye

Grantland Rice asks which city holds baseball’s gaze and which club will win the pennant as he riffs on Chicago and rivals. The poem teases questions about Mack's crew, Clark Griffith, McGraw, Muggsy, and the Giants while pondering where the championship may be contested.

Grantland Rice Chicago Mack Clark Griffith McGraw Mick Giants Gotham

Harvard Crew Faces Delays in Absent Richardson and Injured Glass

The Harvard rowing team at Bourne End reports J Richardson out with inflammation after a harmful meal, Dr. Manahan aiming for a return by August 20. Meanwhile G G Glass injures his knee. without a London instrument, Manahan improvised a method to reduce swelling, leaving Glass’ return uncertain.

Bourne End Eng Harvard J. Richardson

Six Star Boats Vying In Roosevelt Cup Trials At Marblehead

After two unsatisfactory heats, the Eastern Yacht Club narrowed 17 contenders to six for the Roosevelt cup trials. The selected boats Auk Bouidrei Caramba Vim Sumatra and Wim will sail two races tomorrow, with weather conditions expected to influence results. The trials strain crews as wind and sun burn take their toll.

Marblehead Eastern Yacht Club Auk C. F. Adams Bouidrei G. W. Wightman Caramba C. H. W. Foster Spokane F. Lewis Clark Sumatra Francis Skinner Wim Trenor L. Park New Orleans Cod Chewink VI Skidoo Chewink Ellen Alecto Bonidrei Windrim Sally Lorelei Cccevereesseee Spokame Cecseersseseesesese Myseed Tet We cc Ceererseesees Manchester Eeveevveeveeeseev Eee Ee Sally Will Sietels

Fleet Sets Sail In Light Breeze On Triangular Course

The fleet left harbor under tow as wind failed to cooperate delaying start by thirty minutes. A sparse breeze from east southeast barely filled sails while at 11:40 the boats began a three mile first leg to windward then broad reaches southwest and north toward the finish with the final leg aided by wind hauling.

S.S.E Hayseed Ellen Vim Sally Auk Chewink Windrim Cool Skidoo Spokane New Orleans Manchester Sumatra Bouidrei Alecto Caramba Lorelei

Lawrence Beats Lowell 5 4 In Free-hitting New England League Game

Lawrence edge Lowell 5 to 4 as both pitchers were hit hard. Batteries Whiting Barberick Cote Abbott Cameron and umpire O'Brien. Other results show Fall River at Lynn New Bedford at Worcester Lowell at Manchester and Lawrence at Haverhill with New Bedford losing 6 3 at Worcester.

Lawrence Lowell R.H.E. Lawrence Whiting Barberick Cote Abbott Cameron O'Brien Fall River Lynn New Bedford Worcester Manchester Haverhill R.H.E. Worcester Sline and Knotts Elliott and Coveney Hastings ASO Lawrence New Bedford Ee Fall River Pe Haverhill i

Manchester shuts out Haverhill in 5 to 0 win

Manchester defeated Haverhill 5 to 0 as Cross baffled the visitors. Phelan starred with superb batting and fielding for Manchester. Final line shows Manchester 10008 010 0598 and Haverhill 00060000 000-0562 with Cross and McGovern on the mound for Manchester and McPartlin and Ahearn for Haverhill. Umpire O'Brien.

Manchester N. H Haverhill Cross Phelan R.H.E. Manchester McGovern McPartlin Ahearn O’brien

Worcester Beats Fall River In A 6 3 Baseball Game

Timely Worcester hitting and costly errors by Fall River led to a 6 3 win at Lynn. Higgins made a running catch, and the game featured putouts and pitching by Smith Daum Swanson Sullivan and umpire Stafford in a contested afternoon.

Worcester Lynn Fall River Higgins R.H.E. macTilivanveds Smith and Daum Swanson and Sullivan Stafford

Vim Wins as Hayseed and Caramba Fail to Match Pace

In a three mile windward course, Vim leads from start to finish with Auk second and Sally third. Hayseed suffers a slow start and cannot close the gap, while Caramba lags early and falls behind. Second leg shows Hayseed narrowly ahead briefly before Vim extends its overall lead and secures victory.

Caramba Sumatra Skidoo Chewink Vim Ellen New Orleans Alecto Bonidrel Windrim Kid Auk Manchester Hayseed Spokane Cod Sally Lorelei Bouidrei Bonidret Sumarta Bonidrei Cearamba

Detroit at home pace in baseball news and notes

Detroit arrives this afternoon for a lively game with Boston as Dineen is due to pitch and Criger shows form. Cleveland and the Athletics break even while New York falters as standings shift and Ban Johnson’s American League leadership hints Detroit will stay in the loop. Bill Clancy tops the Eastern League in threebaggers.

Detroit Dineen Boston White Sox New York Cleveland Athletics Walworths J. M. Londergan City Point Court South Boston Main Criger Carrigan Heydon Nuf Ced McGreevey L Street Baths Parent Highlanders New Downer Landing Fore River St. Alphonsus Joseph Watson Smith Street Roxbury Jack Warner Washingtons Ban Johnson Ban Bill Clancy Pittsburg

Neary Defeats Herrera in Seventh Round

Milwaukee boxing card ends as Charles Neary stops Aurelio Herrera in the seventh round with Herrera surrendering the fight.

Milwaukee Wis Charles Neary Aurelio Herrera Herrera

Deming Trophy Winner Dined At Ferncroft Inn

C. W. Kelsey who won the Deming trophy in the Buffalo to Bretton Woods AAA tour was hosted at a dinner by Maxwell Briscoe Boston Company at the Ferncroft Inn Danvers. Guests included Frank J. Tyler Lucius Tyler Ralph Coburn and Arthur Adams with Boston newspaper representatives. The winner arrived in Maxwell cars including the trophy vehicle marked No 24 and the confetti speedster carried guests to the event.

Donnelly Named A C H Boom For State Presidency

Middlesex county delegates rallied for John F. Donnelly to head the Ancient Order of Hibernians at the state convention in Fall River on August 28. A county meeting in East Cambridge heard James J. Corbishley praise Donnelly’s 25 year rise through AOH ranks and record of rapid membership growth from 5109 to 6370 across 45 divisions.

John F. Donnelly Middlesex County Order of Hibernians Order Fall River Institute Hall East Cambridge James J. Corbishley Waltham Donnelly Division 15 Cambridge Somerville Newton

Moran May Not Ride In Revere Race Tonight

Chelsea cyclist James Moran is sidelined by a slight sun stroke after heat exhaustion at the track. If unfit to ride the one hour paced race against Stinson and Bedell, Young Coffey or another rider will fill in, making it a three cornered affair. Entries for the 10 mile open are large.

Moran Revere James Moran Chelsea Stinson Bedell Coffey

Centrals of East Boston to clash with Norfolks Dorchester

At Cottage Park this afternoon the Centrals of East Boston meet the Norfolks of Dorchester in a high school clash. Battery for the Centrals includes Joseph Foley of Boston College fame and Eddie Marley of Ballou & Hos. Norfolks will be powered by Max Clay, holder of the interscholastic strikeout record, and Charley Hoernle from Dorchester High. Dan Barry of South Boston High will lead off for East Boston with Joe Sheehan of Boston Latin at second. East Boston’s Tom Parle James Crowley Nonie Larkin and Dan O Rourke are also slated for duty.

Cottage Park Centrals East Boston Norfolks Dorchester Joseph Foley Boston College Eddie Marley Ballou & Hosbig Battery Max Clay Charley Hoernle Dorchester High School Dan Barry South Boston High Joe Sheehan Tom Parle James Crowley Nonie Larkin Dan O'Rourke East Boston High

Boston to Crescent Park excursion text notes park outing

Saturday afternoon trip to Crescent Park on August 18 departs South Station at 2 05 pm and Back Bay at 2 09 pm. Round trip is one dollar with over five hours at the park, an ideal half holiday outing.

Crescent Park South Station Back Bay

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mark Saratoga Loring Bemay Monfort Austin Braden Tiptoe Dracut Inferno Heaslip Tourene Travers Captain Filley Captain Bedingfeld Windsor Castle Filenes England Thames Sonder Wim Remain Harry B. Center Windward Gloucester Harbor Commodore Trenor L. Parks Atlantic Yacht Club of William Gardner Gardner & Cox N. E New England N. E. League H. W. Foster Macomber Honndrei Wrightman T. L Hayseed III Bowden G Macomber Ee Ewee Alecto, Hodgson & Pond Coe Morton Prince J. L Bremer H. m H. M. Sears J. L Remer Bonidret G Wightman Alecto, Hodgson & Pond Foster Baseball Neary Beat Herrera C. W. Kelsey A. C. H. Boom
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