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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1911

Page

11

Amoret wins first interstate yacht race over New York boats

In Marblehead on August 17, the Amoret defeated the Windward with the Joyant disqualified for fouling the windward mark. Timandra finished last as the Amoret led Massachusetts Bay boats 6 to 3 over New York entries. The second race in the three race series is set for tomorrow afternoon.

Amoret Windward Timandra Joyant Massachusetts Bay New York Marblehead Corinthian Y. C Commodore C. B. Wheelock Richard J. Monks Seawanhaka-Corinthian Y. C William H. Childs Indian Harbor

Racing in Marblehead Sound A Close Four-Vour Windward Restart

A tight four-boat duel of Class P boats in Marblehead waters sails 16 miles, with Windward leading Amoret and Joyant, Timandra and the others jockeying for position. Timandra searches for lift while Amoret gains on the leaders, as the race unfolds amid light to growing sea breeze.

New England New York Gardenia Marblehead Rock Ively Duoyant Timandra Amoret Joyant Windward

Brockton Tub Wins Muster in New Bedford

The Hancock company of Brockton won the 21st annual muster of the New England Veteran Firemen’s Association in New Bedford on August 17, securing a $250 prize with a 234 foot 21 and two thirds inch throw. Watchemoket of East Providence took $100 for 230 feet 9 and a half inches, followed by Okommakamesett of Marblehead at $75 for 228 feet 4 and a quarter inches. White Angel won $50 with 225 feet 11 and a quarter inches, and Fire King of Pawtuxet earned $25 with 223 feet 1 and a half inches. The Brockton crew received a silver cup for best showing and their foreman a gold medal. One new title Liberty of Lowell finished eighth with 207 feet 6 and 1/4 inches.

New Bedford Hancock Company Brockton New England Veteran Firemen’s Association Brockton Tub Watchemoket East Providence Okommakamesett Marblehead White Angel Fire King of Watchemaker of Liberty of Lowell Hancock Salem Fire King Pawtuset Nonantum Newton Winnisimmet Chelse Liberty Protector Red Jacket Cambridge City of Stoughton W. Plaisted Portland Enterprise Hydrant Milton Sosseoses Gaspee Providence R. T Paul Revere Revere Star of Jamaica Jamaica Plain General Taylor Fverett Dorchester Mezeppa Gulf Stream Fall River Narragansett Riverside R. I Columbia Rockton

Athletics Edge White Sox in Doubleheader Sweep

Chicago errors and timely Philadelphia hitting enabled the Athletics to win both games of a doubleheader, 3 to 1 and 5 to 1, in the first and second halves of today’s twin bill.

Chicago Philadelphia

Toronto and Providence tied in seven inning call

In a baseball slate the Toronto team led Providence 3 3 when play was halted after seven innings. Newark topped Montreal 7 6 in the opener while Montreal won the nightcap 10 1 over Newark. Rochester defeated Baltimore 6 2. Jersey City beat Buffalo 4 3 in the first game and won 2 1 in the second game.

Toronto Providence Newark Montreal Rochester Baltimore Jersey City Buffalo

New England High School Matches Mapped

Fall River meets Haverhill while Lawrence clashes with Worcester Lynn plays Brockton and New Bedford faces Lowell in regional prep pairings.

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Wood Delivers Win for Red Sox in Detroit Comeback

In Detroit on August 17 Joe Wood relieved Larry Pape in the ninth and preserved a 4 to 3 Boston victory over the Tigers. Cobb was intentionally walked, Donovan struck out Drake, and Wood retired the final batter to secure the win as Detroit’s rally fell short.

Larry Pape Red Sox Jennings Hooper Yerkes Boston George Mullin Cub Detroit Mullin Pape Sox Tigers Ty Cobb Mich Joe Wood Jones Cobb Wagner Bush Detroit Grayhound Donovan Engle Patsy Henriksen Lewis Carrigan O'Leary Gardner Baumann Delehanty Egan Eyans

Boston Blues Defeat Elevated Nine In Seven Inning Game

Boston Blues, substituting for a missing fire department team, easily defeated the Boston Elevated team champions of the Elevated league. Flynn struck out 14 in seven innings before the game was called at seven. Temperance Society guests at Castle Island were no match for South Boston effort.

Boston Blues Boston Fireman Boston Blue L' Men Temperance Society Castle Island Boston Flynn Boston Elevated

Klaus Outboxes Cyclone Thompson In 10 Round Decision

Frank Klaus of Pittsburg defeated Cyclone Johnny Thompson of Sycamore Illinois by decision in ten rounds at the National Sporting Club New York. Judges favored Klaus who controlled the action from start to finish with no knockdowns.

Klaus Cyclone Thompson New York Frank Klaus Pittsburg Cyclone Johnny" Thompson Sycamore Ill National Sporting Club

Belvasia Captures King George Stake At Grand Circuit

At Buffalo New York on August 17 Belvasia driven by Walter Cox won the King George stake for 2:12 trotters valued at 5000 dollars. Belvasia won the first heat from Chatty Direct, while Ed Geers with Ario Leyburn took the second heat. In the third heat Belvasia led again before Cox escaped a pocket and finished ahead of Ario Leyburn. 2:09 pace was declared off due to scratches.

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New Bedford and Lynn Split Doubleheader in Maine Coast League

In Lynn at Lynn, New Bedford won the first game 5 to 1 while Lynn captured the seven inning second 2 to 0. Swanson and Waller, both acquired from Bridgeport, pitched for Lynn. Wakefield injured a finger in the second contest as Dropping Swanson struggled in the opening frame.

New England Lynn New Bedford Swanson Bridgeport Connecticut Waller Xroumis New York Wakefield Po.a.e Sweatt Coulter M'Crone Gargo Ness M’govern Rising Daum Donohue Strands Wilson Logan Mar‘no‘'le Wallace Marshall Pruitt McGovern Maranville Buffange Coulter G Rorty Duffy

Worcester Is Again Winner Over Lowell

Worcester defeats Lowell 7 to 2 in a baseball game highlighted by Duffy’s seventh inning rally. Key hits include two-base blows by Burkett Russell and a tense late stretch, with strong pitching by Duffy Van Dyke and Yount.

Worcester Duffy Lowell Bunting Aubrey Burkett O'Neill Magee Flularty Russell Duffy T Yount Haas van Dyke Huston Weaver Moulton Wright Lanigan Labelle Dewees Lavigne Pierh

Lawrence blank Brockton in 5-0 rout

Lawrence shut out Brockton 5 to 0 as Kelseth dominated on the mound. Carlstrom and Phoenix led the offense with two runs apiece, while McLane and Ulrich added RBIs. Brockton managed few scoring chances as the visitors were unable to solve Lawrence’s pitching.

Lawrence Brockton Kelseth A.E Bh.po Carist’'m Giannini Hagan McLane Phoenix Briggs Howard Tevlin Kolseth Rud’rham Eastman Carlstrom Ulrich Smith Hear Baker Ime Tin. Sim Bannon

Fall River Triumphs Over Haverhill In Low-Scoring Tilt

In a 8 inning ballgame Fall River defeated Haverhill 8 to 0. Reynolds led offensively with four RBI while Kopf Hickman and Reynolds produced multiple two base hits. Pitchers Hogge and Blum combined for six strikeouts. bases on balls favored Hogge and Blum with two each. Time noted as 65 minutes.

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Browns Gain Four Hits Off Johnson In Nine

Washington defeats St. Louis as Cleveland pitcher Nelson allows four runs and seven infield plays. Milan and Gessler drive two base hits, while Wallace Cunningham and Walker steal bases. Johnson and Nelson combine for ten strikeouts and miscues in a tense nine inning game.

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Independence Boy Sets World Record in King Stakes

Independence Boy won the three heat King stakes at 204 pacers in 2:02 and a fraction per heat, claiming a world's record for a three heat race. Baril Jr. challenged in two close heats while R. T. C. dominated the Hester Columbus stakes.

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