Quincy Cup races shaken by fickle winds and drift
Quincy Bay saw light easterly winds delaying the start and favoring drifting speeds. Ellen, challenger for Boston YC, narrowly beat Beatrice from Corinthian YC to win by less than a boat length, Harpoon third, Seal fourth. Catboat race featured Kitten, Alpha, Yarita with close finishes. The three series continue today.
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Ellen
Boston Yacht Club
Beatrice
Corinthian Yacht Club
Marblehead
Quincy Yacht Club
Seal
Eastern Yacht Club
Charley Adams
Hull Gut
Hull
Iris
Clara
Mudjekeewis
Mblem
Virginia
Kitten
Wollaston Y. C
Alpha and
Yarita
Quincy A. C
Alice B
Hingham Y. C
Alpha
Local Catboats Rally In Tight Finish At Bay Race
In a 2 15 pm interbay catboat trophy race the Iris and Mudjekeewis sailed for Massachusetts Bay while the Clara and Mblem competed for Narragansett Barnegat Bay Barnegat Bay. An easterly breeze strengthened after the Quincy cup race failed. The event proved the closest and most interesting catboat contest in years with a near neck and neck start.
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Interbay
Iris
Mudjekeewis
Massachusetts Bay
Clara
Mblem
Narragansett Barnegat Bay
Barnegat Bay
Cy Young Day Heps Face Reds In Big Dickey Showdown
Cy Young prepares to twirl this afternoon for the Heps against the Reds. Frank Smith opposes the former Red Sox star as crowds gather after his upbeat yesterday in uniform. A warm reception greeted Cy as he took the coaching lines and fans expect a strong performance.
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Cy Young
Reds
Frank Smith
Red Sox
Gossip for Motorists Showroom Tour Highlights 1912 Cars
Three local dealers showcased new models with visitors at Whitten-Gilmore 907 Boylston Street featuring the 1912 Chalmers. Measures’ staff explained Cadillac’s self starting lighting and ignition device at 372 Boylston Street while Wing’s Frank E. Wing displayed the latest Marmon at the motor mart. Ford reports the Model T has traveled over one billion miles, averaging 12 000 miles per car from 28 branch managers. Hudson notes strong sales in India Burma and Indo China via Dodge. Chalmers offered a trophy for the first US order of a 1912 model. Whitten-Gilmore’s A L Turner won for a Thirty-Six fore door pony tonneau sold to Dr. E S Jewett Plymouth Mass.
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Whitten-Gilmore Company
Boylstom Street
Chalmers
Cadillac
Boylston Street
Frank E. Wing
Motor Mart
Ford Motor Company
Ford
Hudson Motor Car Company
India
Burma
Indo-China
Chalmers Motor Company
Chalmers “Doings
United States
A. L. Turner
Boston
Browns Sign Kutina From Saginaw Team
Aug 21 in St. Louis President Hedges of the Browns announced the signing of John Kutina, first baseman from Saginaw Michigan, joining the American league club.
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ST. Louis
Hedges
Today
John Kutina
Saginaw, Mich
Opening day features record field in National Lawn Tennis tourney
Newport August 21. The 31st all comers tournament drew more than 200 players for a chance to meet William A. Larned. Most favorites advanced easily, Clothier withdrew for business. Bundy defeated Inman in an extra set in a highlight match.
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R. L
William A. Larned
Clothier
New York
Bundy
Nettleton
Wright
Alexander
Wardner
Hobbs
Ames
McLane
Wall
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Johnson
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Vose
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Chaplin
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Cummings
Tigers win in eleventh as Gainor delivers in Detroit win
Gainor's clutch single in the 11th frames Detroit past New York 5 to 4. Donovan misplayed a routine grounder on the key play, with two fielders' choices adding to Detroit's final run. Jennings altered the lineup with positive results in a tight American League contest played in Detroit.
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Gainor
Gardner
Donovan
New York
Jennings
Sweeney
News York
Delehanty
Cobb
Hartzell
Chase
Stanage
Bauman
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ball—Sweeney
Egan and Evans
British motor boat team ships three entrants for race
New York August 21 The Royal Motor Yacht Club of England confirms the Pioneer and Tireless have been shipped on the California and should reach by August 28. The Maple Leaf has already arrived, giving the Motor Boat Club of America a full British trio for the September international race.
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Motor Boat Club of America
Royal Motor Yacht Club of England
California
Maple Leaf
NBA Schedule Featuring Celtics and Cavaliers Matchups
Boston faces Cleveland in a key matchup while Philadelphia visits St Louis. New York travels to Detroit and Washington plays Chicago in the slate of games.
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E. Attee
Detroit
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Boston
Cleveland
Washington
Boston Faces Red Sox Naps in Key Midweek Tilt
Aug 21 Cleveland report notes Vean Gregg to start for the Naps against Boston with Collins favored for the Sox. Yerkes improves while Henriksen struggles after Sunday setbacks. Lajoie among AL leaders amid rumors of 27 new recruits and potential team changes next season.
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Highlanders
White Sox
Boston
Red Sox
Joe Wood
Ray Collins
Collins
Wood
Joe
Browns
Donovan
Missouri
Yerkes
Little Henriksen
Vean Gregg
Naps
Larry Lajoie
Jackson
Lajoie
Lj Easterly
Nap
Graney
Birmingham
White Sox Suffer Another Poor Showing in Washinton Loss
Chicago fielding miscues paved the way for Washington to win 7 to 4. Scott pitched well, but Olmstead and Mbogridge were hit hard as the visitors found the plate repeatedly. Olmstead had one bad inning, while the rest of the defense failed to back him.
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Washington
Scott
Olmstead
Mbogridge
Ounear
bRan Lange
Mogridge
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Black
Street
McIntyre
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Inn
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Fastest Race for Stallion Sets Three World Records
Vernon McKinney driven by Havers James wins all three heats in the 2 07 pacing event at the International Breeders meeting in Columbus Ohio. The three heat times average 2 02 1 2, a new world record for stallions. Charlie Mitchell wins the 2 09 trot, lowering Major Wellington’s final heat time to 2 06 1 2. Cascade takes the 2 18 trot with seven starters. Tommy Murphy claims two wins and a second.
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Board of Trade
Vernon McKinney
Havers James
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Charlie Mitchell
Murphy
Fuzz Johnson
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Boxing Opens at Woburn Monday at Lyceum Hall
The Woburn A A resumes weekly boxing exhibitions on Monday August 28 at Lyceum Hall. Irish Paddy Callahan of Brooklyn and ex amateur champion Gilbert Gallant of Boston are set for the finals opening night. Mickey Brown meets Young McGregor of Cambridge in the semi final. Referee is Martin Clougherty of Hyde Park.
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Boston
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Young McGregor
Cambridge
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Hyde Park
Reopening draws record crowd at Austin and Stone museum
The museum reopened after six weeks of alterations and repairs drawing a record attendance. A new dramatic department was introduced and "Peck's Bad Boy" featuring Frank P. Stone's company debuted with Cassie French as Bad Boy and Frank Walsh as Major Peck. Desmond, Flynn and others received strong notices for their roles.
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Bob Desmond
John Flynn
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Orpheum Week Begins With Varied Vaudeville Lineup
The Orpheum presents a first half week program headlined by Nelson the eccentric juggler and Carrie Lillie singing comedienne with Dena Cooper and company in a heavy drama The Confession. Bennington brothers offer eccentric dancing followed by Pierson and Lewis in a sketch Desperate Desmond and the Fair Rosamond.
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Carrie Lillie
Dena Cooper and Company
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Desmond Tand
Vaudeville Headlines Amaze at Lexington Park
In the rustic theatre at Lexington Park yesterday Hansone and company a 20th century magic act astonished the audience with clever legerdemain and card tricks.
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Hansone and Company
Medford Boulevard Theatre Presents Vaudeville Bil
The Medford Boulevard Summer Theatre hosts a strong vaudeville bill this week. Fields and Hanson perform an old-time blackface minstrel act that delights the audience. Jock McKay, a Scotch comedian in the style of Harry Lauder, also draws crowds.
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Medford Boulevard Theatre
Medford Boulevard
Fields
Hanson
Jock McKay
Harry Lauder
Norumbega Park Vaudeville Acts Open Air Show
Norumbega Park hosts a strong week featuring the Hawal Marimba Band performing native songs. Beers and Dudley present a lively singing act titled The Singing Lesson in an outdoor program.
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Ee Norumbega Park
Dudley
Tremont Theatre Opens With Rupert Hughes Farce Excuse Me
Tremont Theatre opened last night with a crowded house and the Rupert Hughes farce Excuse Me. The plot follows passengers aboard an overland train with a disguise clergyman, a runaway couple, and a brief melodrama moment before return to farce. Geraldine O’Brien as the bride elect drew the evening’s praise with her quick shifts in mood and engaging presence. Lou Hendricks and Phil Staats provided strong supporting turns as conductor and comic jags respectively, signaling a bright, long run for the production.
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Rupert Hughes
Prccur
Reno
Geraldine O'Brien
Miss O’brien
G. W. Day
Lou Hendricks
Phil Staats
Natatorial sensation Rose Pitonof stars at B F Keith’s
Rose Pitonof from this city headlines a swimming exhibition in a glass tank at B F Keith’s Theatre. She demonstrates strokes and resting methods after recent New York record swims from Twenty-sixth Street pier to Coney Island. The program blends diving, comedy, and acts by Willard Simms, the Rossow midgets, Mme Jewell’s manikins, Alexander and Scott in blackface, Mack and Orth, Cotter and Boulden, Poeltz Loralla, and other acts ensuring a Keith standard entertainment night.
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New York
Twenty-sixth Street Pier
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Willard Simms
Rossow
Mme. Jewell
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Orth
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Boulden
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South End Theatre Opens to Packed House in Glowing Debut
Loew's South End Theatre opened last night with a gala premiere. The house was packed and the audience thoroughly enjoyed the debut performance, signaling a strong start for the new venue.
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South End
Ventriloquist Captain Powers Headlines Bowdoin Square Show
A happy crowd at Bowdoin Square Theatre yesterday enjoyed a West vaudeville program featuring ventriloquist Captain Powers and a unique act by Jess Edwards' spitz dogs. Leonard, Dick Stead, Australian comedian, Al Wilson, and the Monson twins added song and dance to the lively bill.
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Jess Edwards
Spitz Dogs
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Dick Stead
al Wilson
Monson Twins
Globe Theatre Presents Excel Sior Trio And Dan Haley Show
The Globe patrons enjoyed an excellent programme featuring the Excel sior Trio in notable musical sketches. Dan Haley provided traditional minstrel humor with tambourine playing as the pictures received high praise.
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Coronation Pictures Play at Tremont Temple Continues
The Kinemacolor motion pictures of the coronation run at Tremont Temple for a third week starting yesterday. Two showings daily at 2 30 PM and 8 16 PM draw growing audiences and enthusiasm.
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Scenic Temple Dogs Draw Crowd To Wise Mike Act
At the Scenic Temple a dog-loving audience enjoyed a week show featuring Wester and his dog Wise Mike. The performance attracted enthusiasts seeking mysterious and unique happenings in a compact arena setting.
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Waldron's Casino Burlesque Delights With German Comedians
Gus Fay and Joe Hollander scored a big hit at Waldron's Casino in the burlesque A Florida Enchantment presented by the Big Gayety Company. Adolph Meyer wurst and Louis Blatz star as a woman-hater and a henpecked husband in the farcical plot that kept the audience roaring with laughter.
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Joe Hollander
Waldron
Florida
Big Gaiety Company
Adolph Meyerwurst
Louis Blatz
Paragon Park season closes as palm garden thrives
Paragon Park manager George A. Dodge plans to close the seventh and most successful season at Nantasket Beach. The palm garden has seen constant improvements and can seat 1600 at once, marking a high point in the park’s dining capacity.
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Boston Theatre Opens Dramatic Year With The Girl in the Taxi
The Boston Theatre opened with The Girl in the Taxi, a long‑running farce, drawing a crowded house. New stars Julie Ring, Jeanette Bagearde, Bobby Barry and Jules Cluzetti impressed in key roles as the show attracts strong early demand ahead of Labor Day's The Round-Up.
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Julie Ring
Jeanette Bagearde
Bobby Barry
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Bertie Stewart
Jeanette Bageard
Jules Cluzetti
Churchill
Opening night at the Howard unites local talents
Billy Watson leads the Beef Trust girls including Philip Krousemeyer and Grogan with Billy Spencer as Grogan for a lively show. A Pony Ballet amuses as the big-hearted chorus and Boston Four deliver strong vocal numbers. Alice Gilbert, Margaret Newell, Ida Walling and May Irish shine with supporting acts from Dora Ronca and others.
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the Howard
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Beef Trust
Watson
Philip Krousemeyer
Billy Spencer
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Mr.Watson
Alice Gilbert
Margaret Newell
Tanguay
Majestic Theatre Stages Old Jed Prouty and More
The Majestic Theatre presented Old Jed Prouty to strong audience approval with Melrose as Jed Prouty and Gordon as Martha earning praise. Moise impressed as Zeb Hardy while Morison Hibbard and Marion Goad contributed solid supporting work. The run continues this week with Three Weeks planned afterward.
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Maine
H. M. Moise
Zeb Hardy
Rose Morison
George A. Hibbard
Marion Goad
Jed Prouty
Over Night thrills crowd at Shubert Theatre in third week
The Shubert Theatre presents Over Night by W. A. Brady. Last night’s performance drew strong applause, suggesting a premier level reception despite entering its third week. The crowd’s reaction indicated high popularity and continued success for the show.
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Shubert Theatre
W. A. Brady
Belles of the Boulevard Opens at Gaiety Theatre
The Gaiety Theatre opened last night with Belles of the Boulevard a sparkling two ring comedy. The program notes describe it as a new show and audiences saw several new faces in the cast.
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Gaiety Theatre
Across the Pacific Opens at Grand Opera House with Blaney
The Grand Opera House continues its season after a successful opening week. Henry Clay Blaney stars as Willie Live the war correspondent in the ongoing run of Across the Pacific.
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Pacific
Henry Clay Blaney
Willie Live
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