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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1914

Page

7

Californians Win Ahead in Clay Court Championship

In Cincinnati on July 17 the San Francisco pair Clarence Griffin and Ella Fottrell advanced to the finals by defeating Claude Wayne and Nat Browne in the men’s doubles semi finals. The ladies’ singles final pits Miss Mary Browne of Los Angeles against Mrs. R. H. Williams of Chicago after both won their semi final matches.

Cincinnati Callpede San Francisco Clarence Griffin Ella Fottrell Claude Wayne Nat Browne Los Angeles Mary Browne R. H. Williams Chicago

Larchmont Yacht Week Fifth Race Ends Amid Squall

Larchmont N Y July 17 One hundred twenty four boats started the fifth day of the annual race week at the Larchmont Yacht Club A southwest squall struck the squadron at the finish but caused no damage Winners in the divisions included Miladi Carolina IT Nepsi Moira Mashnes Joker Amada Margaret Avis Alcyone Scaup Cabbage Red Wing Robin Hood Grace II Lewanna Twinkle Alice Scylla Virginia Squaw Dacoit Opitsah Marischen Cyric Dodo Yaqui Scarab and Far Away The week of racing concludes tomorrow.

Larchmont N. Y

Gil Florist Showcases Rooftop Garden Above Street

Miss Gertrude Entner fourteen demonstrates a rooftop garden four floors up at 112 Myrtle Street. She previously dug soil on Charles Street and carried it up in paper coal bags to create a miniature garden in oblong boxes, thriving despite heat and becoming the neighborhood’s delight.

Gardners Gertrude Entner Myrtle Street

Garden Enthusiast Miss Entner Plans Children’s Contest

In a vivid garden scene Miss Entner praises zinnia flowers over dahlias and shares plant care habits. She tends about 50 favorite plants, waters twice daily, and hopes to enter the September children’s garden contest, expressing pride in her own plot photographed by the Post.

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Walcott Barred From Ring Bout in New York

Joe Walcott the Barbadoes born April 7 1873 and longtime welterweight champion was blocked by the New York State Athletic Commission from entering the ring in New York tonight citing age and safety concerns. His last ring appearance was four years ago in Brooklyn where he lost in seven rounds to Kyle Whitney.

New York Joe Walcott Boston Pugilist New York State Athletic Commission Walcott Brookton Mass Kyle Whitney

Inman to Meet Hoppe in International Billiards Match

Melbourne Inman the English billiard champion arrived from London on the Aquitania and will face Willie Hoppe in an 11 session international match. The first session is scheduled for September 28 in New York.

New York Melbourne Inman London Aquitania Willie Hoppe

Memphis Pitcher Kent Traded to Newark

Maurice Kent, a pitcher, was released by the Memphis Southern Association club to Newark of the International League. Kent had just been secured from Newark.

Memphis, Tenn Maurice Kent Newark Kent

Cleveland St Paul split games in 4 8 innings matches

In the opening doubleheader Cleveland beat St Paul 4 2 in game one and tied 8 8 in game two. Indianapolis Minneapolis and Columbus games saw 4 2 results with Milwaukee securing 1 run in 10 innings. Louisville edged Kansas City 5 4 in another contest.

Cleveland St. Paul Indianapolis Minneapolis Columbus Milwaukee Louisville Kansas City

Mercorized wax cures skin flaws and promises rapid face transformation

The ad claims face creams cause hair growth and promotes mercorized wax as a superior skin treatment. It promises clear, smooth skin by daily night application with morning washing, stating a week to see results and touting saxolite solution as an ideal wrinkle eraser when bathed on the face.

Colonial League results Woonsocket and New Bedford

Woonsocket defeated Fall River 2 to 0 as Lamotte limited the visitors to four singles and 10 strikeouts. Neptune starred at bat and in the field. In Pawtucket New Bedford upset the home team 3 to 2 with nine hits, scoring three runs in the fifth inning on a sequence of passes and timely hits.

Colonial League Woonsocket Fall River N. Bedford Pawtucket R. I Speeders Lamotte Neptune Welgolad O’brien Gacdette Murphy Nasher Kiernan Somers Hyatt Werre Harrington Graham New Bedford Gilmore Cassavant Callahan NEW Bhdford Fredette McSherry Dukette White H.su'van O'Aldred If Cassay't O/Callahan Breen Johnson Fryer G.su’van Lindner McGinley Moran O/Williams Tillman MccSherry H. Sullivan Till

Taunton 5 Brockton 3 in afternoon tilt

Taunton beat Brockton 5 to 3 as Woods wildness and timely hitting by Taunton produced the win. Johnson and Kiley highlighted Taunton's offense with key hits and solid defense backing Clermont and Woods on the mound.

Brockton Woods Taunton Johnson Kiley O OfGarvey Barry Zahn Demoe OfLacier Clermont Kirby Whiteside Powers Lucier English Lucie Lynch Jacobson Proulx Dean Garvey Oclermont Trainor

Atlas Plans Biggest Tournament at Atlas A A

A four bout 10 round tournament replaces the canceled Frank Loughrey vs Mike Glover match at Atlas Arena. Walter Butler fights Edldie Flynn in a rematch, followed by Young Jasper vs Joe Farren, Andy Cortez vs Terry Brooks, and Frankie Mack vs Jack Read in the final.

Frank Loughrey Mike Glover Atlas A Young Jasper Boston Joe Farren East Boston Jasper Farren Andy Cortez New York Terry Brooks Frankie Mack Beachmont Jack Read Australia

Chaahas Bests Goodney in Cambridge Bout

Young Chaakas of Manchester N H stopped Joe Goodney of New York in the third round of a scheduled 10 round featherweight bout at Cambridge University A. Goodney was outclassed and halted by the referee. Joe Hyland defeated Danny Ridge in a 10 round main event, while Patsey Green beat Howard Mc Rae in the curtain raiser.

Young Chaakas Manchester N. H University Cambridge Joe Goodney New York Goodney Joe Hyland Danny Ridge Brooklyn Patsey Green Howard McRae

Australasian Davis Cup Team Arrives in New York

The Australasian tennis team traveling to challenge for the Davis Cup reached New York aboard the Aquitania. Captain Norman Brookes and his wife Mrs. Brookes led the party, joined by tennis stars Anthony Wilding A W Dunlop and Mrs. Dunlop and S N Doust.

New York Aquitania Norman E. Brookes Anthony ¥. Wilding A. W. Dunlop

Cycle rider dies after crash at St. Louis event

Thomas B. Lewis of Birmingham Alabama was fatally injured during a Federation of American Motorcyclists race in St. Louis. He crashed into a fence and fell from a 20 foot embankment during the first race and died a few hours later.

ST. Louis Thomas B. Lewis Birmingham Ala Federation of American Motorcyclists

Baseball Games Wanted by Local Federals and Clubs

Stanwood Federals of Brookline seek 16 zone teams. Waltham A A needs a game today due to a cancellation. Armstrong Cubs want 18 and 14 year teams. South Boston Wanderers seek strong amateur or semi pro teams. West End Athletics and Carlsons also seek semi pro or 14 year teams. Contact details for each listing are provided.

Stanwood Federals Brookline John Sherry Walter Avenue Rookline Waltham A. A West End Richmond R. Carlsons E. J. Kennedy School Street Boston

Kansas City Feds Rally Past Chicago In Fourteenth Inning

In Kansas City Missouri on July 17 singles by Kenworthy Stovall and Potts sparked a 14th inning rally as the Kansas City Feds defeated Chicago 3 to 2. The win featured ten hits and a tight late matchup with Packard Enzenroth Westerly Watson Prendergast Hendrix and Wilson appearing for Chicago.

Kansas City Kenworthy Stovall Potts Chicago R.H.E. K. City Packard Enzenroth Westerly Watson Prendergast Hendrix Wilson

Indianapolis Defeats St. Louis 8 to 2 in Baseball Game

Campbell and Kaiser homered as Indianapolis hitters spread hits to beat St. Louis 8 to 2. Batteries Falkenberg Marsden Crandall Groom Keupper Chapman.

ST. Louis Campbell Kaiser Indianapolis Today R.H.E

Pittsburg Beats Brooklyn 6 4 in Nine Inning Game

Camnitz shut the Brooklyn Federals while Pittsburg hitters produced timely baserunning and timely hits to win 6 to 4. Fin neran issued walks at times and had support fluctuations, with Pittsburg showing a strong late rally. Batteries Camnitz Berry Fin neran Sommers and Owens.

Pittsburg Camnitz Brooklyn Federals Finneran R.H.E Brooklyn Berry Sommers Owens

Orioles Triumph Over Buffalo 8 4 in Tilt

Baltimore beats Buffalo 8 to 4 as costly misplays prove decisive. In the sixth Simmons scores on a Walsh single after a misplayed ball by Hanford, and another bad throw in the eighth fuels Baltimore’s attacks. Batteries Conley Suggs Jacklitsch Ford Anderson Blair.

Buffalo Baltimore Simmons Walsh Hanford R.A. Baltimore Conley Suggs Jacklitsch Ford Anderson and Blair

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