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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1908

Page

11

Weary riders still ahead of record in New York race

The bicycle race tonight shows eight of sixteen teams remaining as fatigue and injuries thin the field. Root and Walthour cling to the lead with Moran expected to press the pace, while Drohach and Palmer fall behind after early sprints.

New York Root Walthour Moran Drohach Palmer Jeaders Bobby Walthour Eddie Root MacFarland Bobby Maddie Butt Stol Hill DeMara Drobach Anderson Vanant Collins Mitten Galvin Wiley Walter Butt Walter Demarsa Floyd MacFarland

Six Day Race Narrows Field at Madison Square Garden

The international six day race in Madison Square Garden sharply thinned the field after four days. From 16 teams, eight remain as Moran and MacFarland suffer a spill but are cleared to continue, while Rutt and Stol lead the pack with Hill and DeMara clinging to the chase.

New York Madison Square Garden Rutt and Stol Moran MacFarland Chelsea Fred Hill Boston Hill-DeMara DeMara Hill

Brockton Commercial Club Dominates Alleys In Clean Sweep

The Commercial Club of Brockton swept its own alleys last night, defeating the A. B. C. rollers in three straight strings. At the Dudley Club the home five won two from Newtowne with no remarkable scores.

Commercial Club Brockton A. B. C. Rollers Dudley Newtowne

Gott for Gym Team Captain Praised At Tech

Herbert Sydney Gott elected captain by unanimous vote to lead Technology gym team. The squad will face college teams starting this year with Gott guiding a large group of freshmen under Bruce. Members to be selected at January meeting. insignia possible for squad members.

Herbert Sydney Gott Technology Gott Tech Bruce

Dorchester Driving Club Banquet Honors Mayor and Club Leaders

Dorchester Gentlemen's Driving Club held its annual banquet at Quincy House with over 250 members and guests. Mayor Hibbard, a club member, was guest of honor for efforts improving Franklin Field Speedway. Speakers urged forming a governing association to represent driving clubs at the state level and to advocate road legislation.

Dorchester Quincy House Hibbard Franklin Field Edward G. Richardson Albert S. Gushee Walter Bh. Newbert Frank J. Babbitt Lynn Gentlemen's Driving Club J. J. Brooks Feltsway Club H. B. Gallup Dorchester Club Levi Lord Hamilton Club S. Walker Wales Sam’’ Brown Lynn Club J. C. Macomber Jewett Quannapowitt Club Peabody George ID. Merrill Arthur Power Metropolitan Driving Club Charles J. Young Brooks Fellsway Club

Dinneen Leads After 42 Hours In 72 Hour Race

In Petroit Michigan at Light Guard Armory the 72 hour international go as you please race continues with 42 hours elapsed. Dinneen leads with 223 miles and 13 laps followed by Prouty 216 miles 1 lap Davis 1997 JLoeslein 195 miles 10 laps Shelton 190 miles 5 laps Feeney 185 miles 19 laps Klobertanz 178 miles Day 178 miles 2 laps Teagle 168 miles 6 laps Ownby 152 miles 13 laps remaining contestants still racing.

Bowling Gossip From Brighton and Nearby Bowling Circles

The column highlights local bowling figures and personalities. Notables include Doc McKenny of Brighton Council, Eddie Monahan's Somerville Council, and the Columbus Club strong in inter club action. Jim Flannery, Bill Hickey, Jimmy Owens, Eddie Kelly, Dave Dale, Sympathy Burns, and John Dolan are profiled for skill, resilience, and league roles.

Doc’ McKenny Brighton Council Eddie Monahan Somerville Council Columbus Club Jim Flannery Shawmut Ed Wheeler Bill Hickey Jimmy Owens Bunker Hill Tom Burns John J. Dolan John

Local boxing card features Stewart and Pendergast main bout

Lawrence hosts Unity Cycle Club show with eight round semi final Johnson versus Wright. New York fighters Tibbetts and Kennedy meet, Reagan and Roud eau face Lawrence opponents in opening bouts.

Lawrence Jim Stewart New York Jim Pendergast Boston Unity Cycle Club Henry Johnson Kid Wright Kid Tibbetts Detroit Young Kennedy Johnny Reagan Andover Kid Roudeau

East Boston Beats Charlestown With High Fouls

East Boston High defeated Charlestown High 28 to 27 at Charlestown gym yesterday afternoon in a game marked by numerous fouls. Fouls totaled 38 in the first half and 35 in the second. East Boston players Forrestall Toomey and Carroll starred, while Walsh Maloney and Cass led Charlestown.

East Boston High Charlestown Boston Forrestall Toomey Carroll East Boston Walsh Maloney Cass

Madison A. C. Clash With Woburn Five At Charlestown

The Charlestown Madison A. C. senior team hosts Woburn five tonight at Monument Mall. The second Madison squad faces Wanda West of Roxbury in a separate game.

Madison A. C Woburn Charlestown Monument Mall Wanda West Roxbury

Pendleton: A Boston Sports Figure and Rugby Pioneer

Joe Pendleton, known across Boston and New Fingland, served as both official and player on college fields and is regarded as a foremost football authority. A Bowdoin graduate, he captained the class baseball team and played varsity for four years, helped popularize rugby in Maine, and enjoys football, baseball, and tennis.

Boston New Fingland Joe Pendleton America Bowdoin Maine Bowdein

Peabody Elected Captain Of Melrose High 1909 Team

At a December meeting the Melrose High School football team chose William Peabody as captain for the 1909 season. Peabody has played center on the squad for two years.

Melrose William Peabody Peabody Mitchell Forg Pierce Donahue Dickerman Woodman McCarthy Taylor Cheetman William Duggan George Miner

Local High Schools Open Outdoor Ice Practice

Cold weather allows many Greater Boston and surrounding schools to start outdoor hockey drills. Malden, Newton, Somerville, and Maiden teams hold tryouts and elect captains as schedules form. Milton High shows strong signs for a fast hockey team with a past tie to the Interpreatory league championship.

Charles Cuddy Malden Ijeigh Henry Morgan Scott Slocum Newton High Waltham High Greater Boston Guy Ll. Bounton Roxymond F. Wigmore Waltham Armory Milton High Milton Mechanic Arts

Fans delay game as rally halts Fenno vs East Boston Central

A Roxbury crowd of 200 plus waited for a Fenno five and East Boston Centrals basketball game but political rally interruptions and a darkened hall caused the contest to be postponed after the janitor cut the lights following the rally.

Vine Street Roxbury Fenno Five Boston Janjiar

Anthony Recital at Steinert Hall Praises Reger Works

Pianist Charles Anthony presented a program including Bach Reger arrangements and two MacDowell pieces at Steinert Hall. Review lauds his thoughtful Bach chorale ideas but urges stronger, more forceful playing and less perfumed style from the talented young artist.

Charles Anthony Steinert Hall Lchumann Bach Max Reger Boston MacDowell Chopin Anthony Reger

Marathon tale staged with live wire chart at Orpheum

Dorando the Italian distance runner and Loney boat of Canada will be recreated on stage using a chart and a direct wire link to the National Guard Armory Buffalo N Y on Tuesday evening. The event brings an international flavor to the performance with racing action conveyed to theater audiences.

Dorando Europe Loneyboat Canada National Guard Armory Buffalo N. Y Orpheum Theatre

Meyn and ensemble perform varied Steinert Hall recital

Baritone Hieinrich Meyn with Conrad von Bos and Emmanuel Fiedier offered a program of novelties and American songs at Steinert Hall. Meyn showed good range and sincerity though consistency and individuality varied. Highlights included Standchen by Jensen and Veille Chanson. two Clayton Johns songs Les Deux Amours and Un Grand Sommers Noir.

Hieinrich Meyn Conrad von Bos Emmanuel Fiedier Steinert Hall Jensen Haile Nevin Clayton Johns

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