Great Taft and Draper Cups Rival Yacht Races Begin
Six small yachts prepare at Marblehead for international German American sonderklasse contests starting tomorrow. German plans show advance in model build and sails, while American crews gather at Eastern Yacht Club amid a large harbor fleet and revenue cutter patrols. Starting line signals from the tug Orion set a precise, timed flying start with sails and colors identifying each boat.
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Marblehead
Eastern Yacht Club
Why Not Law for Boxing
A call for Massachusetts to modernize boxing law by permitting limited round bouts under licensed clubs. Advocates argue regulation would curb brutality, reduce crime links, and improve public safety while boosting promoters and athletes.
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Old Bay State
Maine
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
California
Wisconsin
President Taft
Roosevelt
Harvard
Y. M
Boston A. A
Armory A. A
Tom
Harry
Crack Harness Horses Ready for Readville Grand Derby
Readville prepares for the Grand Circuit meeting led by the American derby valued at 35000, with four strong starters in a 1 1/2 mile handicapped race. Uhlan may run after a match race with Hamburg Belle, while San Francisco and Sonoma Girl head a list of contenders in front of the scratch. A pacing Derby with 15000 in prize money follows, featuring The Eel and Major Brino as top hopes.
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Readville
Uhlan
Charles Sanders
Hamburg Belle
San Francisco
Sonoma
Lotta Crabtree
Lady Jones
Captain MacKinney
Sterling McKinney
Ed Geers
Jim Ferry
Mary A. Tingley
Providence
Gladys
Allen Winter
Lovers
New England
Major Brino
Cleveland
Races to be sailed off Marblehead with windward course
Officials outline a two and a half mile shore line for a triangular race and a three mile windward and leeward course between Marblehead and Half Way Rock. Spectators must stay within patrol lines while following revenue-flag instructions and keeping clear of boats in the course.
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New York
Gotham
Revenue
Rock
Marblehead Neck
Orion
Eastern
Corinthian
Boston
Marblehead
Half Way Rock
Castle
Yankee Victory Promised in Sonderklasse Races Today
Patriot readers urged to support United States in sonderklasse regatta against Germany. Ellen Joyette and Wolf chosen as top American boats, with confidence in a home victory. Also notes on criticism from Worcester writer and a local boxing bout judged by Hughey McLean.
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Sonderklasse
Germany
Sonder
Uncle Sam
Ellen
Joyette
Wolf
Uffey's Olumn Highlights Local Boxing Prospects
Duffey surveys boxing talent in the area noting Johnny Mooney as top handler and Bill Coe predicting a 50 foot shot if he can attend the Canadian championships on Sept 13. Lunghi aims to break Burke records and Ike Sheehan faces tough world beaters while Sailor Burke risks his reputation in a key Amory A A bout.
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Ike Sheehan
South Boston
Sheehan
Lunghi
Sheppard
Kiviat
Sailor Burke
Porky Flynn
Amory A. A
Sandy” Ferguson
Chelsea
Burke
Ferguson
Sandy
Answers to Queries: Entry Send For Low
Readers seek guidance on where to mail their entry for the Low contest. Officials provide the official address and deadlines for submission, urging prompt action to ensure eligibility.
Marathon tips and sports Q&A compiled notes
Reader questions cover race day footwear advice, entry contact for Charles White in Low ell Massachusetts, and answers about boxing titles and betting. It includes baseball umpire rules, baserunner outs, infield fly rules, and a note on the Brockton Marathon status with several brief replies from readers.
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Lowell
Mass
Jimmy Britt
Boston
Kling
Fitchburg
Jen
Upton
Cincinnati
Copley Square Hotel
G. E
South Braintree
North Weymouth
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I. C
Polish Giant to Wrestle Lundin
Manager Farren of the Columbia has recruited Polinsky, a new big import, for Wednesday night wrestling. He chose Landin of Worcester as the strongest local foe, promising a battle of the life as the Polish giant faces the rival in Boston area rings.
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Columbia
Cazeaux
Polinsky
Landin
Worcester
Boston
Farrell Denies Lajoile Sale Amid Barnard Statement
Larry Farrell says he seeks Lajoile’s release but Secretary Barnard of the Cleveland club denies the French star is available. No marketlisting exists according to Barnard.
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Frank Farrell
Lajoile
Barnard
Cleveland Club
Hower Arrives For The Lowell Races
Frank B. Hower of Buffalo, chairman of the contest board of the American Automobile Association, arrived in Lowell to oversee the Lowell Automobile Carnival. He will base the contest office there through Labor Day and direct board business from the city. Training on the Merrimack Valley course begins tomorrow morning from 6 to 7 as drivers test the track amid preparations drawing nearly 100,000 spectators today.
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Lowell
Frank B. Hower
Buffalo
American Automobile Association
Merrimack Valley
Hower
Contest Board
Pinch Hitter Doc Martel Sends Six Instances
Doc Martel of the Phillies has been sent up six times by manager Murray as a pinch hitter in the Dode Criss order, but the text ends before noting results or outcomes of each at bat.
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Doc” Martel
Phillies
Dode
Criss Order
Murray
Forgotten Champions
A weekly Post column revisits historic answers to queries, listing notable athletic feats such as the 1872 lightweight championship fight between Billy Edwards and Arthur Chambers at Squirrel Island, the 1860s long-distance records, and other mid to late 19th century sports achievements with names, places, and purses.
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Billy Edwards
Arthur Chambers
Squirrel Island
Can
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