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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1909

Page

9

German and American sonderboats anchor at Marblehead

Marblehead August 23 German sonderboasts Hevella Margarethe Seehund II anchor off the Eastern Yacht Club with flags flying American boats Ellen Jayette Wolf overhauled rigging. Admiral Berendon and German yachtsmen hosted by Vice Commodore F Lewis Clark aboard the Emerald to view Corinthian Y C rating boats race. New York boats return to watch Taft cup races.

Marblehead Hevella Margarethe Seehund II Eastern Yacht Club Kaiserlicher Y. Co Ellen Jayette Wolf Admiral Berendon F. Lewis Clark Hastern V. C Emerald Corinthian Y. C New York

DORELLO IS THE WINNER DORELLO IS THE WINNER

Marblehead August 23 A light drifting race in the first open event for rating classes M N and P saw five starters. Dorello in Class N won with times at the southeast breaker and Pig Rocks buoy, finishing far ahead of Wianno Marie L Orissa and Edjacko in a tight breeze.

Marblehead Sonderklasse Corinthian Yacht Club Corello Vianno Marie L Orissa Edjacko N Bar Harbor Adventuress New York Pig Rocks Marie di Edjacko Dorello Wianno

Worcester Wins Again Over Lowell in Police-Protected Finish

Worcester defeated Lowell 5 to 3 as police had to shield umpire Fahey in the ninth inning. The game featured multiple players with notable at bats and defensive plays, including Fitzpatrick and Fluharty contributing key hits for Worcester.

New England Lowell Worcester Fahey Flaharty Shaw Venable Yerkes F.patrick Bradley Flubarts Steeg Burkett C. F Dangig Logan Howard Russell Wilkie Rondeau R.f Vinson Borst G. L. Batchelder McCune Huston Fanno A. W. Stevens Sline Leonard Orissa George Atkinson Kiernan C.f McIntyre Ajacko I. S. E. Raymond Fitzpatrick Fluharty Uniac Danzig

Armory A A eyeing fair judging for opening show

The Armory A A plans a revamped judging setup with a referee and two judges, George Brown and Charley Williams, joining Maffit Flaherty to decide contestants fairly. Boxers Honey Mellody and Matty Baldwin face Billy Rolfe and Johnny Lynch tonight, with standings shaping college and amateur prospects.

Armory A. A George Brown Charley Williams

Field Day at Holy Redeemer Draws 7000 Faithful in Boston

The Church of the Holy Redeemer in East Boston held its second annual field day at Point of Pines drawing about 7000 parishioners, friends, and guests. Events featured aquatic races, a Boston fire department vs Lynn police baseball game, dancing, a vaudeville show, band concert, fireworks, and competitive rowing including the Jeffries Point and Riverside clubs.

Church of the Holy Redeemer East Boston Point of Pines the Holy Redeemer Parish Boston Firemen Lynn Police Jeffries Point West Lynn B. C Brophy Leggett O’hara Sweeney Monroe Callahan Largan Keating McGinn Riverside B. C. V.’s Cambridge Farraguts Joseph Dowling St. Joseph John Brassell Riverside N. A. Sherman John O’brien BE. H. S A. M. Bowser Lynn M. J. Kennerink Frank O. O’hara Tom Conners Boston Latin School Bowser Sherman J. Burke Cambridgeport Gym Frank Shehan South Boston Boston Fire Department Fire Department

Unfinished Sports Card: Intercity Matchups Listed

American league fixtures include Boston at Chicago Philadelphia at Detroit New York at St. Louis Washington at Cleveland National league games feature St. Louis at Boston Pittsburg at New York and Chicago at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Brooklyn New England schedule shows 411 at Lawrence two games Fall River and Worcester at Lowell with incomplete lines

H. E Boston Detroit Washington Philadelphia Cleveland Chicago New York Pittsburghs Eesees Brooklyn Seeeta St. Louis St. Brooklyn Cincinnati New England Worcester Ewes Lowell New Bedford O. Ete Eeeeseere Lynn Eens Lawrence Eeree Ees

Heydler’s dual umpiring and playing background noted

President John A Heydler is praised for settling disputes between umpires and players because of experience on both sides of the game. He once pitched as an amateur and called games for Nick Young in earlier days. Nap Lajoie’s final act as Cleveland manager was a strikeout with Cy Morgan of the Athletics delivering fast balls.

John A. Heydler Heydler Nick Young Nap Lajoie Cleveland Cy” Morgan The Athletics

New Bedford shuts out Lynn 3 to 0 in baseball

New Bedford defeats Lynn 3 to 0 as O Connor pitches a fine game holding Lynn to 3 hits through eight and a half. Crum Burg and Bauman Cunningham shine in hitting and infielding as New Bedford builds a 3 0 lead with Bauman Crum Ulrich driving runs.

New Bedford Lynn O'Connor Crum and Burg Bauman Cunningham O’connor Crum Ulrich Wilson Hemphill Hamilton Conway Buckley New Bedford Lynn Barrows As Wallace Keller Joo E Dun’ham Burg Page Stem Z'man Ros

Lawrence Beats Haverhill 4 2 In Cull Game

Lawrence defeats Haverhill 4 to 2 as scratch hits and errors tilt the Cull game. Connaughton leads the offense with two base hits and multiple RBIs.

Haverhill Lawrence Connaughton White Bannon LaRrence Vsiccce Cooney Bellis Ainsmith Jolly Warner Rorty

Parishioners plan big reception for Monsignor O'Brien

The Church of the Sacred Heart East Cambridge parish held a meeting in The Parish Hall Otis Street to arrange a large reception for Rev John F O'Brien recently named monsignor by Pope Pius X An executive committee of 150 men was appointed to oversee the celebration slated for Mechanics Hall in October.

Church of the Sacred Heart East Cambridge Otis Street John F. O’brien Mechanics’ Hall

Boxing card at Armory A A features referee judges aid

Moffitt Flaherty acts as third man in the ring with two assisting judges as in amateur bouts to settle disputes. Mellody trains for Rolfe in a bout set to test his return form. Lynch aims to headliner by beating Matty Baldwin, while Conley vows never to be beaten by a colored boxer. Sullivan trains for Buckers ahead of Omaha bout.

Moffitt Flaherty Armory A. A Flaherty Hughey McLean Mellody Rolfe Matty Baldwin Johnny Lynch Lynch Matty Charlestown Conley Johnson

Readers ask about sports and rowing events in Boston

The column responds to reader questions on sports topics including the Doves Western trip results and McLean’s team at the time of injury. It notes earned runs definition and directs inquiries about the Labor Day Charles regatta to James Fox of the St. Alphonsus A. A. in Roxbury.

Boston Sam Berger Doves St. Louis Lowell Gessler McLean Cincinnati Jimmy Gardner Ireland Co. C Charles James Fox St. Alphonsus A. A Roxbury

Last of the 1915 Boston meets set for Saturday

The final 1915 Boston elimination meets will be held Saturday afternoon in South Boston North Brighton and the Charlesbank with registration centers across Brighton South Boston and the West End. Local coordinators include O'Brien Crowley Matthews Leary O'Donnell Redding and O'Reilly as venues host registration at multiple drugstores clubs and grocers.

Boston South Boston North Brighton Charlesbank Fred L. O’brien James H. Crowley William C. Matthews M Street Playground Leo Leary John J. O'Donnell Michael Redding John O'Reilly Brighton West End Harvey Watson Allston Station James O'Connell North Brighton Playground O’rourke Brighton Centre Staples & Towse Oak Square South Boston Athletic Club Broadway Niel Cronin’s P and Fourth Streets J. J. Tobin Dorchester Eighth Streets Martin & Costello Dorchester Street Edward T. Hopkins FE Street Drew Brothers South Charles Cambridge Streets O'Brien's Poplar Street John Lynch Leverett Street Murphy's Grocery Store Charles and Mt. Vernon Streets Stone’s Chambers Street

Bar Association Meet Opens in Detroit

One hundred fifty leading lawyers gather in Detroit for the annual American Bar Association meeting. Frederick W. Lehmann of Missouri will deliver the President's address reviewing notable changes in statute law.

Detroit America American Bar Association Frederick W. Lehmann Missouri

Quincy Adams Sawyer at Orpheum Enchants Big Audience

Morison's company presents Quincy Adams Sawyer at the Orpheum Theatre for a second week drawing large crowds. Edna Bruns as the blind girl delivers a standout portrayal, with Howell Hansell giving a near perfect Quincy Adams Sawyer. Supporting cast including Weady Walker Meehan Mason Linton Meagher Morison Clinton Sanders Royal Lothrop Hollis Birch praised for the production.

Morison Quincy Adams Sawyer Orpheum Theatre Edna Bruns Miss Bruns Howell Hansell William Weady Walter Walker John Meehan William Mason Paul Linton Frank Meagher Rose Morison Katherine Clinton Mary Sanders Elizabeth Royal Grace Lothrop Holly Hollis Myrley Birch

Fallen Among Thieves at Bowdoin Square Theatre

Hundreds of women enjoyed a melodrama about a country girl lured from home who is engaged to her youth’s sweetheart. Her sweetheart and father pursue her to New York, she is found and returns home after trials. Charlotte Hunt and Frederick Van Rensselaer lead. stock cast strong. moving pictures shown. bargain matinees for ladies.

Bowdoin Square Theatre New York Hester Charlotte Hunt Frederick van Rensselaer Andersonville

John Craig Stock Company Opens Season at Castle Square

The sale of seats for the second year opening at Castle Square Theatre progresses rapidly for next Monday. The company presents Clothes a sparkling American comedy with John Craig Mary Young Gertrude Binley Theodore Friebus and Donald Meek rehearsing.

John Craig Castle Square Mr. Craig Mary Young Gertrude Binley Theodore Friebus Donald Meek

Gaiety Theatre Opens Second Season With Jersey Lillies

The Gaiety opened its second season to two crowded crowds as the Jersey Lillies company delivered merriment and music. Leon Errol and James Cooper led the show with strong support from Mackey Jackson and James, while Miss Lucia Cooper and Fanny Vedder appeared in multiple costumes. The vaudeville lineup included MacSweeney in His First Lesson, the Alvarettas, Fanny Vedder with the National Four, and Chattering Chums with James E. and Lucia Cooper.

Jersey Lillies Leon Errol James Cooper Blutch Fanny Vedder National Four Mackey and Croix James E Lucia Cooper

Scenic Temple Opens 1909-10 Season With Noted Cast

Crowds fill Scenic Temple for the first performances of the season. The lobby shines like Fairy land and the audience applauds every number. Jock McCoy delivers Scottish songs, Grace Lavelle captivates as a soprano, and Honey Johnson, the man with the gold shoes, stands out as a hit.

Jock McCoy Harry Lauder Grace Lavelle Honey Johnson

Theatre Premier Showcases Humanoscope With Top Bill

The humanoscope at Theatre Premier draws strong crowds amid a first class film lineup and new musical acts. Notable features include Doomed and Queen of the Quarry offering excitement and distinction. The humanoscope runs for the rest of the week with music as a highlighted specialty.

Hub Theatre Vaudeville Offer Delights Audiences

At the Hub Theatre a lively vaudeville program features songs by a ladies' orchestra and acts from Lester and Kellett Murphy and Frances James Chadwick. The Miles brothers provide comedy and emotional pictures, praised as highly entertaining by patrons.

Hub Theatre Ladies’ Orchestra Lester and Kellett Murphy and Frances James Chadwick Miles Brothers

Wonderland Extends Season With Nightly Vaudeville Acts

Wonderland will stay open through Sunday night September 12. The week features Dick Plunkett and company with a blackface act In a Medical College Ben Walker the local comedian Frothingham and Denham in a singing dancing act and the Bingham Emmett Weston Elliott sisters in new performances The fairy spectacle Cinderella continues daily drawing crowds.

Dick Plunkett and Ben Walker Frothingham Denham Lottie Hazel Bingham Rose Emmett Florence Weston Elliott Sisters Cinderella

Lyman Howe's Pictures Begin Second Week at Tremont Temple

The second week of Lyman HH Howe's moving pictures at Tremont Temple opened yesterday with a railway ride through the Gorge du Var in France and a show showing how a heavy gun is cast and finished. Also featured were target practice of a battleship's 12 inch guns sunset views and scenes in Algeria British Columbia and Canada.

Lyman HH. Howe Tremont Temple Gorge du Var France Algeria British Columbia

Fifth week of Fadettes concerts at Keiths Theatre opens

The Fadettes led by Caroline B Nichols present a varied programme with National Emblem March and Il Trovatore tunes drawing long applause. Vaudeville features include Harry De Coe the equilibrist, Fred Hallen and Molly Fuller in A Lesson at 11 P M and Max Yorks trained fox terriers act.

Keith’s Theatre Caroline B. Nichols Harry de Coe Fred Hallen Molly Fuller Max York Mlle Nelly Tom Dempsey Hogan Raymond and Caverly Adelaide Herrmann Royal Imperial Kitabanzai Charles River Riverside

Howard Athenaeum II opens with a lively military style show

The Howard Athenaeum II launch featured the Yankee Doodle Girls military maneuvers, fanmaking by Sadie Huested and Julia Sevon, two burlettas A Modern Genus and Up in the Air, and a full bill of acts. Performers included Mae Elliott, Sadie Melville, Mae Morrison, Stella Adams, Ruby Neville, The Four Maganis, Burnham and Greenwood, and many others with manager Jay Hunt front and center. The show ran from 1 to 11 with continuous acts and comic numbers throughout.

Howard Sadie Huested Julia Sevon Gladstone Mae Elliott Sadie Melville Mae Morrison Stella Adams Ruby Neville Lillian Dennis Thelma Frank Norma Hastings Julia Wilson Junita Bertram Delores Trevor Grace Gregor Della Walters Jeanette Lewis Grace Callahan Harry Seyon Harry Hearn Joe Dixon Collins Hawley Bailey Fickett Jay Hunt Maganis Burnham Greenwood Sterling and Chapman Silver Sands Mead and Trow John Dahl Heather Plunkett and Ritter Ruth Belmer

New Palace Theatre Presents Top Variety Bill This Week

The New Palace Theatre features an all star bill with the Four Nightingales high on the program. Mlle Viola performs serpentine and fire dances while Harry Mack delivers light comedy. De Veaux twins, Elaine LeBarron and illustrated songs add novelty. Motion pictures close the program.

New Palace Theatre Four Nightingales Mlle Viola Harry Mack de Veaux Twins Dainty Elaine LeBarron

Columbia Theatre Brims With Laughs And Wrestling Headlines

The Columbia Theatre drew a full house as William B. Watson and his troupe presented two farces The Beautiful Clover and The Bashful Venus with classic Watson humor. Etta Victoria wowed the audience, while Leo Pardello faces Franz Orderman in a finish wrestling bout tomorrow. Amateurs with new acts are promised Friday under manager Farren.

Columbia William B. Watson Watson Venus Etta Victoria Eeard Leo Pardello Franz Orderman Farren

Theatre Comique Showcases Cameraphone Act and Star Cast

Patrons at Theatre Comique enjoy a novelty in film, the Cameraphone. The program includes The Way of the Cross The Web of Fate Before the Dawn and Wifey Away Hubby at Play with Wright Brothers and Their Aeroplane as a feature. Artists Gordon Richards Wither Ray and the duet of Elsie Conley and Sadie Perry perform in illustrated songs.

Theatre Comique Hubby Wright Gordon Richards Wither Ray Elsie Conley Sadie Perry

Medford Boulevard Theatre Hosts Fresh Summer Musical

Patrons at the Medford Boulevard Summer Theatre are reminded of the direct route via the Fellsway line from Sullivan Square. The outdoor venue presents a new musical comedy titled The Maid and the Man, with audience reception stronger than previous shows The Brinkley Girl and In Mexico. Matt Ott well knows how to please summer theatre crowds.

Medford Boulevard Sullivan Square Fellsway Line Mexico Matt Ott

Paragon Park Fireworks Display Sets Attendance Record

A $1000 fireworks show at Paragon Park, staged by Manager Dodge last Saturday, drew the largest single evening crowd ever, with plans announced to repeat and expand the program next week while daily features and the Palm Garden remain crowded.

Dodge Paragon Park

Vaudeville Star Frank Bush Headlines Lexington Park Attractions

Lexington Park offers an open air theatre vaudeville bill led by Frank Bush. Visitors can also enjoy the zoological garden, the Woman's Imperial Orchestra, the Casino and restaurant, toboggan slide and the merry-go-round with many other park amusements during the final weeks of summer.

Lexington Park Park of Pines Frank Bush Zoological Garden Woman’s Imperial Orchestra

Globe Theatre Acts Highlight Banjo Stars and Pictorial Numbers

The Globe Theatre presents Stuart Collins and his banjo girls, Greek shooter George Georgalas, a clever duo Norris and Wiley, and McIntyre with Ward in humorous talk. Jack Manley and Miss Irving perform pictorial numbers. pictures are pleasing. The program changes Thursday. Seat sales for Ward and Voices begin next Monday ahead of Labor Day engagement.

Stuart Collins Globe George Georgalas Norris Wiley McIntyre Ward Jack Manley Miss Irving Ward and Voices The

Abdallah Ali troupe heads Norumbega Park vaudeville bill

Norumbega Park presents a strong weekly program led by the Abdallah Ali Arabian acrobats. The Jolly Two McNish and Penfold entertain with lively musical comedy, Lola Merrill and Frank Otto perform After the Shower, and the Reed brothers offer new aerial comedy and homograph acts.

Norumbega Park Abdallah Ali McNish Penfold Reed Brothers

Clothier Defeats Behr in Four Sets at National Tennis Tourney

In Newport Rhode Island on August 23 Clothier, after a cautious start, beat Behr in four sets. Behr made many errors while Clothier played steady tennis. In other fifth round results Cragin defeated Pell. winners also included Palmer McLoughlin Inman and Touchard with eight players remaining.

Newport R. I Clothier Behr W. B. Cragin, Jr T. R. Pell N. W. Niles Cragin Palmer McLoughlin Inman Touchard W. J. Clothier E. H. Whitney T. C. Bundy R. H. Palmer M. E. McLoughlin F. C. Inman G. F. Touchard

Billy Sunday Hurt by Auto Collision Near Yellow Creek Lake

In La Porte Indiana on August 23 the baseball evangelist Billy Sunday and his wife were injured when their car collided with another vehicle near Yellow Creek Lake. Their car rolled into a ditch. Mrs Sunday was severely hurt while Billy Sunday suffered painful bruises. Sunday was driving at high speed and attempted to pass the other car.

LA Porte Ind Yellow Creek Lake Billy’’ Sunday Sunday

Plans for Sons of Veterans encampment measures

Washington August 23 The council in chief of the Sons of Veterans U S A considered actions for the 28th encampment opening tomorrow with topics including national headquarters, a memorial hall, and a joint peace monument with the United Sons of Confederate Veterans. Plans for the peace monument and memorial hall are expected to be finalized at the encampment.

Washington Sons of Veterans United Sons of Confederate Veterans Peace Monument Memorial Hall

Somerville Names Choice For House Nominee Endorsed

About 2 percent of the 26th Middlesex district Republicans met at 1 Harvard Place Somerville to endorse Leon M. Conwell of Precinct 1 Ward 6, a former School Board member. The three-seat district lists William L. Waugh, Co W Eldridge, Ernest L. Taylor, Z B Che, and Howard D. Moore as other candidates. A meeting for Mr. Waugh supporters is set for tonight.

Middlesex Somerville Harvard Place Leon M. Conwell William L. Waugh Co. W. Eldridge Ernest L. Taylor Z. B. Che Howard D. Moore Mr. Waugh

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