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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1908

Page

9

Eastern Yacht Club fleet dominates 37 mile Penobscot cruise

In a 37 mile lower Penobscot course, Humma Dorello and Taormina led their classes at Swan's Island Me. The Vigilant had a walkover as Emerald did not start. The fleet heads to Bar Harbor tomorrow for the final cruise leg.

Burnt Coat Harbor Swan's Island Penobscot Eastern Yacht Club West Penobscot Saddle Back Light Jericho Bay Humma Dorello Taormina Vigilant Emerald Bar Harbor

Amateur Games Wanted for Today by Local Clubs

Multiple notices from amateur and semi pro teams seeking games today. Contacts include Jacob Dreyfus & Sons, Cambridge grounds matches with F L Morse, Oswald A C Roxbury 15 year uniforms, Dorchester Heights A C Aug 29 Sept 5 Labor Day, Dorsets of Dorchester 15 16 today, Harbor View 14 15 Saturdays after July 11, and United Shoe Machinery Co 16 17.

Jacob Dreyfus & Sons Tel Mr. Mullen Central A. C P. Cunningham Chestnut Street Lawrence Wellington A. C Cambridge F. L. Morse Acorn Street Bay Views L. I. Blowers East Sixth Street Boston the Coltens South Boston Ambrose T. Forde East Eighth Street Dorchester Heights A. C S. T. Sullivan James Avenue South Oswald A. C Roxbury Bigelow Juniors Quincey Iveagg J. S&s. Rowan Calumet Street Xbury Harbor View Thomas Hines Horace Street Dorsets of Dorchester Main R. J. Sennett Dorchester Avenue Mohawk A. C Roslindale H. Horn Arundel Street United Shoe

Gossip of the Boxers and Lightweight News

Boxers and managers dominate the gossip sheet as Nelson agrees to a Labor Day rematch with Gans worth 20000 dollars despite tempting theater offers. California scenes under Coffroth feature events for Marisch vs McFarland, Cross vs Murphy, and Unholz vs Murphy while Lewis vs Russell shifts dates to August 14 and Bangor. Johnson reportedly rejects a Ferguson bout while Alec Maclean receives a letter amid heavyweight chatter.

Httle Nelson Elson Jove Gans Gans Jim Coffroth Cross Tommy Murphy Dick Hyland New York Rudolph Unhoelz Boston Murphy Unholz Anholz Highland Lake Harry Lewis Unk Russell Bangor Hanks Pine Tree State Russell Oldtown Lewis Harry Jack Johnson Paris Sandy Ferguson Jack Alec Maclean

Altercation costs Labelle in Lynn rout at New Bedford

Lynn defeated New Bedford 11 to 2 as Labelle was ejected after an exchange with umpire Joe O'Brien. Notable offense included four runs in the late innings and a home run by Wallace. Pitchers Welch and Robinson saw most action for New Bedford, while Lynn's bats produced multiple runs on timely hits.

New England New Bedford Lynn Labelle Joe O’brien Adiler Pulsifer Harrison R. F Connors M’head Lovell Weeden Welch Oj Labelle Reed Robinson Tyne Wallace Bigble Ort Foster Eifer Barrows O’brien Puit Toster Lord Barton Connor Osf Labelle J O’brien

Readville Free-for-all. Sweet Marie wins heat trio

Sweet Marie defeated Major Delmar and Wilkes Heart in a Readville free-for-all after noon events taking the first and third heats. Times ranged 2:06 1-2 to 2:07 1-4 with Sweet Marie leading early and again in heat three. Wilkes Heart showed form and, despite crutches, drove well.

Sweet Make Delmar Wilkes Heart Readville Sweet Marie Major Delmar Ikes Heart New England Wilkes Mr. Stelle Sweet Marle Heart

Time Unusually Fast for So Early in Season

Greyhound era pace shows Sweet Marie and Major Delmar in Fast early season trotting events. Hall's Gloria leads Class A with Time 2:40% while others like Remson Robbinson and Baroness Huguenot compete in CLASS C and E trotting. overall racing includes multiple horses and times across divisions.

Gentlemen's Driving Club Frank Hall Charley Sanders Avenger Arnold Lawson Baroness G. Hall Baron "Wilkes

Worcester and Lowell Split Doubleheader in Worcester

Worcester and Lowell split a July 10 doubleheader with Lowell winning 1 0 in game one and Worcester taking game two 8 2. Greenwell pitched for Worcester with Leveranz for Lowell, and Lemieux doubled for Worcester with Bradley driving in the only run for Lowell.

Worcester Lowell Amateur Baseball Box Score

Worcester 2 Lowell 0 in a pitchers duel with Greenwell and Owens allowing few hits. Burkett and Bradley led Worcester with key hits while Owens fanned nine for Lowell. Elliott See totals and notes on two-base hit by Owens and late double plays mark the game.

Well Worcester Buu.po.a.e. BH Po.a V'grift Burkett c. F Zinssar Rv. F Russell Magee Reynolds R. F Howard C. F O Bradley Connors O'Johnson Duff O Logan Wolfe B’burn Lemieux Greenwell Oj Leveranz Owens Lowell Leveranz McCune Dowd A.E. BH A.E. Burkett Grift Bradley Johnson Logan B'burn Lavigne Dbs Sai Ak Ee Ae Towgi Aes Ruys—Burkett Conners Burkett M. O’brien

Americans Expected to Clean Up in Weight Events

The ninth in a series previews American chances in weight events at the London Olympics. Noting past Olympic marks and leading throwers like Ralph Rose, Matt McGrath, J J Flanagan, and Sheridan, the piece details previous throws and records in the 16 pound hammer and javelin for context.

England

Americans Poised for Hammer and Shot Dominance in Trials

At Philadelphia tryouts experts from New York A C Irish American A A and California teams project strong American showings in the 16 pound hammer and shot put. Matt McGrath and J J Flanagan post big hammer marks while Ralph Rose W W Coe and John Garrels lead shot efforts. rivals from Scotland England and Finland present formidable challengers in discus and javelin.

Matt McGrath New York A. C J. J. Flanagan Ralph Rose California W. W. Coe Boston Athletic Association John Garrell Chicago John J. Flanagan Yankees Lee Talbot A. A Philadelphia England E. P. Gillis John Garrels Boston Garrels T. R. Nicholson Scotland Kirkwood Dennis Horgan Ireland

Haverhill Defeats Fall River In Sixth Inning Rally

Haverhill used bunched hits and errors in the fifth to score five runs and beat Fall River 6 to 2. O'Toole pitched effectively for Haverhill while Grant took the loss for Fall River in a 2 1/2 hour game at Fall River.

Fall River Haverhill O'Toole Ea.j.po.a.e. BH A.E Poland Messager C. F Shannon Devine West O'Sollivan Courtney R.f O'Donovan Beard Kane Templin Oj Gillespie Andrews Higgins Reilly Toomey Grant Ee ‘Sen Messenger Gillespie Boardman Solbran Ereene Reilly

Lawrence Shield Brockton 2-0 in Hitting Contest

Lawrence shut out Brockton 2 to 0 in a pitching duel. Elynn and Harter combined for the scoring with two base hit by Donovan and strong defense limiting Brockton. Left on bases favored Lawrence 7 to 6 and Whiting fanned one while O'Toole struck out eight for Brockton. Time 1:43.

Lawrence Brockton Donovan R. F Don’ton Bannon Mureh Govern Duggan O Mitchell Whiting Toole O’toole Mitchell O'Toole Lanigan

Sir Lynnewood Wins Handicap at Brighton

At Brighton Beach on July 10 Sir Lynnewood carried 119 pounds and won the mile and a sixteenth handicap easily from a strong field. Moonshine and Fountain Blue chased to the far turn before Notter surged Sir Lynnewood ahead to finish three lengths ahead of Zienap with Moonshine five lengths back in third.

Brighton Beach Sir Lynnewood Moonshine Fountain Blue Notter Zienap

Yankee rifle team leads in Bisley Olympic shooting events

July 10 reports show American marksmen winning gold and silver in running deer and 800 metre events. Walter Winans took gold in the double shot, Captain Rankin of England placed second. Helger led the 800 metre, with unofficial tallies noting Helding and Wal lington among top scorers as the U S leads the team match at multiple ranges.

Bisley Walter Winans Rankin Lemon Helger Wallingford Semon E. A. Green United States Marine Corps J. W. Hession Delaware England Sweden van Adrock Storms Gorman San Franciscan Atwell

Cy Young Fund Growing for Trophy Exhibition

The Boston Post reports a design complete trophy for Cy Young to be shown within three weeks, funded by fans and local papers. Contributions from Boston readers and supporters aim to honor Young’s long service to the Boston team with a modest gift from many backers.

CY Young Boston

Willie Lewis Counts House Then Quits Bout

Willie Lewis refused to participate in the star fight at the Roman A. C. claiming a hurt left hand. In truth he counted the house and calculated the likely purses, then left. Harry Mansfield replaced Lewis and defeated Mike Donovan over six rounds.

New York Willie Lewis Paris Roman A. C Willie Harry Mansfield Lewis Mike Donovan Mansfield Donovan

Notre Dame to Play Dean A A Today in South Boston

Notre Dame faces Dean A A this afternoon on the M street playground in South Boston. The rain postponement from July 4 is resolved with a $50 city purse and district championship at stake. Frank Fultz serves as umpire. kickoff is at 2 o clock.

Notre Dames Dean A. A M Street South Boston Boston Frank Fultz

Myopia Hunt Club polo cups play at Hamilton field

The July polo cups of the Myopia Hunt Club will be played this afternoon at 4 o clock on the club polo field at Hamilton.

Myopia Hunt Club Hamilton

Maine State League Scores From Biddeford Lewiston Meet

Fragmentary scores show Biddeford and Lewiston events with numbers 6 2 8 and references to Pine and Portland. Details are incomplete, but the notes indicate a state league context and multiple town hosts.

G H Gibson Shines as Zin Gari Tour Faces Draw

The Zin Gari cricket team of Toronto began the last match of their tour in Philadelphia at Haverford facing an all Philadelphia side. The Canadians posted 82 runs for 9 wickets while Gibson's 107 and Southam's 78 highlighted the day. Only Philadelphia batting collapse can avert a draw tomorrow.

Philadelphia Zingari Toronto Canada Haverford G. H. Gibson G. H. Southam

Glidden Run Challenge Narrows Field With Penalties

The Cambridge Springs to Pittsburg Glidden tour saw one more car eliminated and two teams penalized amid rough mountain roads and deep ruts. Oakland drivers Eccleston and Murphy faced penalties for unauthorized parts and late arrival. Cleveland team lost 33 points when Garfield’s wheel failure forced a stop. Blomstrom failed to report on time. tire rule changes allow replacement time to count toward running time. Tomorrow’s 106 mile leg to Bedford Springs proceeds under difficult conditions.

Pittsburg Penn Cambridge Springs Chicago Motor Club Team No. 2 Automobile Club of Cleveland Oakland J. B. Eccleston E. M. Murphy Garfield A. R. Davis Newcastle Blomstrom Alkull Goodrich Diamond Empire Fisk Goodyear Michelin Bedford Springs Allegheny Mountains

Cox Wins in Dover Trotting Meet Finale

At Granite State Park Dover New Hampshire the three day trotting meet concluded with a free-for-all pace and a 2 14 trot Arrow driven by Cox won the free-for-all pace while The Alomo captured the 2 14 trot My Star set the fastest heat 2 07 ¾ Henry Topham and Fred Isabel were fined 25 each for laying up heats in the 2 25 trot event.

Jennie W Cox Arrow Henry Topham Fred Isabel Queen of Melody James F Wilkes Oort B. m Sunderlin Star Thompson Fred D G. G Downer Cseard Miss Ormond Ch. m Crowley Aloma Conqueror Ralph Waees Haynes B. G Titer Pee Seeyanedeeh Jay King Dorothy Day Br. m Hebert Croesus Celees

East Bostons Meet Senecas In Postponed Game

The East Bostons and Senecas will play a rain postponed baseball game this afternoon at Wood Island Park at 8. Joyce and Hart, two former New England league pitchers, join the Senecas for a strengthened lineup. A large crowd is expected due to the heated rivalry.

E. Boston East Bostons Senecas Wood Island Park Joyce Hart

Hurons of Cambridge Face Columbia Nine For 50 Dollar Cup

The last Hurons of Cambridge meet the Columbia nine on Rindge Field for a $50 purse and Cambridge championship. Columbia has a 15 game win streak this season, while Cambridge backs a confident upset bid.

Cambridge Columbia Rindge Field Columbias

55 Boats to Stars on Cruise Start From Hull

The Boston Yacht Club fleet for the eastward cruise from Hull to Gloucester tops 55 yachts, the largest entry in five years. Commodore Boynton hosts a reception at Hull as crews prepare for the noon signal from Zari Zia. The race classifies yachts by length, with daily runs from Gloucester to Boothbay Harbor and a final boats-at-sea rally at Boothbay Harbor.

Boston Yacht Club Hull Boston Boothbay Harbor Portland Kennebec Commodore Boynton Boston Club Commodore Dyer Portland V. C Douglas Zari Zia Regatta Committee Gloucester Isles of Shoals Cape Porpoise Potts Harbor Five Islands Magnolia P. Boynton Shiyessa Alfred Douglas Petrel Walter C. Lewis Golden Rod George Bruce Early Dawn III J. EB. Doherty Mashantam Samuel Crowell Clique Reuben K. Dyer al Kyris Arthur H. Moody Idella Cirrus John A. Bent Kiowa H. B. Whittier H. O. Currell Papoose III A. B. Freeman Noturus R. M. Topham Nereus BE. D. Walker Juanita H. S. Noyes Alarm P. H. Boynton Gringo W. H. Brown Wasaka C. F. Adams Bantam A. F. Whitmore Ruth H. C. Hartshorn Sula H.B. Bailey Delna A. Merriam Calesta Arthur Willis Kanaka W. J. Aylward Power Boats Topez Charles W. Clifford, Jr Kennebec Y. C Hopalong Frank H

Athletic Note and Comment on Track Figures and Coaches

One writer notes Nelson’s abstinence from liquor and tobacco as beneficial for athletes. Lieutenant Frank D. Berrien becomes head coach of the Naval Academy eleven next fall, a graduate of 1900. Tad White’s injury and sidelining Olympic hopes are recounted amid other distance and relay race plans for youth from North America and Toronto, with events from New York to Chicago and a drew list showing strong English teams.

Frank D. Berrien Naval Academy Berrien Academy Young Men's Christian Association of North America New York City Chicago

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