First Auto Run of Season Starts Today from Hub
Bay State Automobile Association kicks off the season with 19 cars in an endurance run from Boston to Providence to Worcester and back. Cars depart at 7 01 and every minute after, with checks at Walpole Providence Uxbridge Worcester Wayside Inn and Boston. A technical committee will inspect the cars at the conclusion for the trophy.
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Yacht clubs clash for Quincy cup races set for August
The Manchester Yacht Club challenged the Corinthian Yacht Club for the Quincy cup and the challenge was accepted. Races will sail off Marblehead Rock on August 10 11 and 12 1908 with further races if needed. Other clubs may challenge until May 15 1908.
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Haughton to meet Shaw for amateur racquet title
The national amateur racquet championship pits Quincy A. Shaw Jr. against Percy D. Haughton at the Boston Tennis and Racquet Club. Shaw advanced with a 15-7 16-8 15-3 win over Boylston, while Haughton defeated H. D. Scott in the semifinal. Eight years ago Shaw held the title but has shown erratic form since, threatening another decisive final.
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Ten Mile Amateur Cross Country Run At Armory A A
The Armory A A hosts a 10 mile cross country race starting today at 10 am from the clubhouse at 541 Tremont Street. A large field includes top locals Jimmie Lee Roy Welton Billy McVicar Tom Dowling and Dave Kneeland despite poor road conditions, fast times expected.
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Orleans Racing Results Highlight Wide-Mroke Wins
In Orleans on Feb 21 City Park won the first race at 12 to 1 and Thorn took the second at 7 to 1. Wabasi Queen claimed the third at 15 to 1 while Noha led the fourth at 11 to 10. Blase won the fifth at 7 to 2 followed by Hoorayek at 12 to 1 and the seventh at 11 to 5.
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Snowpath Racing At Metropolitan Club Speedway
Snowpath drivers turn out for a classic race on the speedway track with a large crowd. Eight cup races are scheduled for 10 am if conditions allow, featuring Fasig Tipton cup and quarter mile heats with horses Tom Phair Grace Baron Earl King among entries and times listed.
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Robert Thompson
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George DD
Merrill
Earl King
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Harvard Crews Open River Season In Early Spin On Charles
Harvard varsity and two freshman boats braved ice blocks on the Charles for the season’s first river spin. The crews dodged floating ice as they tested strokes, with the varsity showing smooth power and the second and third shells easing into rhythm under coxswains.
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Boston Latin Defeats English High In Rough City Rivalry
In a drill hall contest yesterday English High and Boston Latin met in a hard fought game. Boston Latin won 22 to 12 led by Sullivan Allison and Armstrong while O Hara Roberts and Kelly starred for English High in a game marked by warnings from officials.
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City Council approves sweeping race betting ban
Los Angeles officials pass a drastic ordinance forbidding sale of any newspaper that prints betting features or charts of horse races. The measure, adopted last night, broadens the citys restrictions on gambling related content across all publications.
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Fire not hindering Dayton auto plant restoration
Fire at the Stoddard Dayton automobile factory in Dayton Ohio was later reported to have burned out the plant but was quickly corrected. A large force of workers began rebuilding and by Monday morning the plant will be operating at full capacity with no delay to car deliveries.
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Stoddard- Dayton
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