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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1908
Page
9
The United States topped several events including hammer throw with Flanagan and McGrath securing top finishes. In cycling and distance racing, Weintz and Sullivan led early rounds, with Sheppard stunning in the 1500 metres to claim a clear victory for the Americans.
American athletes dominate the London Olympic events with John Flanagan winning the hammer at a new score of 168 feet 1 inch, and Mel Sheppard clinching the 1500 metres in fast time despite a soft track. The text notes English invincibility waning and highlights upcoming three mile team and five mile races with Bonhag as a potential standout.
The Sorosis shoes clearance at 20 Temple Place draws crowds as the four story brick building once home to Dr. John C. Homans faces demolition for a modern business block. Temple Place has a long name history and has greatly increased in assessed value from $13,000 to about $200,000.
Jack Highlands of Harvard and Walter Carter of Yale traded views on modern college pitching. Highlands asked how today’s pitchers compare with theirs, and Carter quipped that players from their era would not have been allowed to pitch to the nets.
Thousands of people from Boston sail on the Prince George and Prince Arthur to Yarmouth seeking cooler summers aboard 17 hour voyages. The Dominion Atlantic Railway offers free illustrated booklets with hundreds of country homes offering boarding from five to seven dollars weekly. Contact City Office at 228 Washington Street or J F Masters at Long Wharf for details.
The Provincetown Pilgrim Memorial Monument proceeds after fall protests from some who had not contributed funds. The rising walls are visible from the Cape Cod steamer deck as it arrives in harbor and daily trips depart at 9 AM from 400 Atlantic Avenue.
Two thousand spectators watched Harry Lewis versus Unk Russell in Bangor. The fight stayed hot, with Russell landing frequent blows until police intervened and Lewis restrained himself. The bout ended with Russell’s spirited offense in the sixth round.
Russell pressed in as punches flew in the ring with both fighters weighing near equal. Manager Hanks stated Harry Lewis will face Battling Nelson in a Labor Day clash at this venue.
A long list of amateur athletic clubs seeks 18 to 19 year old squads for Saturday games across Greater Boston. Contacts include A T Forde Cambridge Carlisle A C Belknap A C Chelsea Americans Waltham Independents Brookline A A and more. Open dates and travel arrangements offered, with Charlestown seeking strong uniformed teams and full expenses for 10 players.
Boston cyclists Jimmy Moran and Nat Butler set for a 10 mile motor paced contest at Madison Square Garden next Monday night as part of a program that also features two professional events and three amateur races. Eddie Root gains prominence as a pace follower and Bobby Walthour may defend his title in Europe.
The Detroit Tigers plan to sign Speer the star southpaw of Wichita Kansas next week. He will affix his signature to a Tiger contract as the key acquisition from the Western Association.
Tourists in the American Automobile Association completed a 133 mile leg from Harrisburg to Philadelphia with no penalties for perfect scores. Seven hours were allowed. two cars faced penalties though one driver withdrew. A near accident involving Ben Smith highlighted the rougher segments, while road hazards produced many tire punctures. The Bay State teams will be allowed to lead from Albany to Boston on Friday.
Pacific coast boxing circles urge Jim Jeffries to rethink retiring from the ring. He may continue after evaluating Moran Attell critique, with possible returns to officiating and ongoing involvement in the sport. News covers Langford vs Willie, Burke vs Papke, Griffen-Hurley, Elmer-Y Lewis, and Cunningham prospects as boxing landscape shifts.
Tom Needham of the New York Giants reports star National League player Hans Wagner will retire from the Pirates lineup and from baseball after Friday's game. A $500 subscription funded a farewell present. Wagner cites a sore hand and mounting criticism as reasons for quitting.
San Francisco July 14 Tom Williams the San Francisco turf man owns Big Chief now He bought the consistent colt from the Newcastle stable for 12000 with a view to big coast purses this winter The Burns handicap may be worth 20000 instead of 10000 Williams sees Big Chief as a likely winner Big Chief has raced 13 times this season winning seven times placing three times and finishing out of the money twice
Portland Maine July 1 light variable winds hampered the Boston Yacht Club fleet in a 23 mile race. The Golden Rod won first class while Marie L. took second and Scout captured third as crews battled gusts and heat. The Mariel won second class with Al Kyris misfortunes. Clorinda led third class ahead of Clitheroe and Sanderling.
Mayor Hibbard favors selling Fort Hill square to the federal government for a custom house site with 500000 dollars to the city. Congressmen Weeks Kelcher and Merchants' Association officials favor Fort Hill as the best location. If City Council approves, the mayor will sign. Secretary Cortelyou will visit Boston to select the site.
The Boston Newsboys Protective Union 9077 A F of L elected Thomas J Mulkern as president with Alec Hershenson and Leo J Buckley as vice presidents Nathan Sodekson as treasurer Maurice H Zaremsky as secretary and Abraham Shankman as financial secretary The election supervised by Philip H Sweet of the state A F L and announced after midnight.
Harvard selects William F Donovan to coach the track team replacing James G Lathrop He already serves as trainer for several Harvard squads including the baseball team and will resign most duties there His coaching contract runs until July 1 1908.
Davenport Iowa July 14 The second qualifying round of the Western golf championship saw H Chandler Egan return to form at the Rock Island Arsenal course where he shot 74 just one stroke behind the course record of 73 set by Kenneth Edwards Edwards paired with Egan carded 79 keeping him one stroke ahead of Egan for the gold medal after 36 holes Edwards total 152 while Egan stood one stroke back in a tight field
Tommy Murphy of Harlem narrowly defeated Fighting Dick Hyland of San Francisco in a six round windup at Ulmer Park. The bout started slow with clinches but heated up late as Murphy rallied in rounds four and five and floored Hyland in the sixth before the final bell.
Three days of racing begin at the Rochester Fair Association grounds with a fine track. All events finish in straight heats and races end close. Winners include Haynes in the 2:40 trot Marion W in the 2:18 pace and Fred M in the 2:21 trot.
July 14 Mrs. Hannah Emma Mosher a widow 49 committed death by her own action despondent over ill health. A note to a neighbor with a large sum of money and care for her son led to an investigation. Her body was found after she took aconite and applied a chloroform soaked handkerchief.
Threatening morning weather becomes hard rain during the first heat of the second race forcing postponement of the Great Western trotting meet in Terre Haute Indiana. Citation wins the first heat of the 2 04 pace in 2 04 4, fastest heat paced this year. A double programme is planned for tomorrow.
Governor Guild of Massachusetts grants permission for the Sixty third Halifax Regiment pipers to enter Massachusetts. The visitors will perform a series of concerts over the next two weeks in various towns and venues.
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