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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1907

Page

9

First Sonderklasse Trials Open at Marblehead Harbor

At Marblehead Rock today the Eastern Yacht Club begins the first sonderklasse elimination races to pick three of ten boats for Kaiser Wilhelm cup at Kiel in August and Alfonso cup at San Sebastian in September. Three more elimination races follow today through Saturday if needed.

Marblehead Rock Eastern Yacht Club Sonderklasse Kiel Germany San Sebastian Spain Chewink Viti Frank G. Macomber, Jr Small Brothers Corinthian Benjamin C. Tower Fred PD. Lawley Marblehead Sumner H. Foster William H. Joyce

Medford Canoeists Win Major Lawrence Race Honors

In Lawrence on June 17 the Merrimac River hosted over 100 eastern division canoeists. Medford Boat Club dominated with wins in war canoe, half mile single blade, half mile single double blade, tandem single blade, and tandem double blade events. Medford led the day with 34 points, Dedham 13, Wabewawa 6, Lawrence 5, and Narragansett 3.

Narragansett Howard Medford Stannard Wabewawa Frederick and W. Howard Medford Boat Club Mather and Howard Dedham Boat Club Lawrence Boat Club

Longboat the Indian Runner Convicted in Court

Tom Longboat, famed Indian runner and Boston Marathon winner, appeared in Hamilton police court and was fined five dollars for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. He had been living in Toronto with YMCA support and had come to visit his Indian sweetheart. The incident dampens expectations for his Olympia Marathon prospects and contrasts with Billy Sherring’s own rising record.

Hamilton Ont Tom Longboat Longboat Toronto Ters Canada London Tom Boston Nedrich Buffalo Billy Sherring

Dorchester High Wins Again Over Manchester High

Dorchester High School defeated Manchester High School 2 to 1 at Dunbar Avenue yesterday afternoon. A fourth inning rally gave Manchester a brief lead when Way scored on a Nelson single after a walk and a third, but Dorchester answered with two runs in the eighth to seal the victory.

Dorchester High School Dunbar Avenue Manchester High School Manchester N. H Way Dorchester Castle Square Mikado Japan Pooh Bah Nanki Poo Katisha Ko Ko Mr. Thayer Mr. Shields Mr. Murray Miss Lane Miss le Baron Miss Earl Yum Yun Pitti Peep Boo Miss Ladd

Arlington High Beats Norwood 5 to 4 in Prospect Park

Arlington High defeats Norwood High 5 to 4 at Prospect Park. Clifford starred for the visitors with a home run and two-base hits while Norwood mishaps fueled the Arlington win. Winslow Taylor and Clifford led a steady run of offense as pitchers Colman and Soderquist matched strength.

Norwood Arlington High Norwood High Prospect Park Clifford Mviineton Morwoods Winslow Taylor Smith Dineen Colman George Corbett Gillooly Hunt Schaffer Soderquist Baylor Kelley Calahan

Dedham Triumphs Over Plympton A. A. In Ninth

Dedham edged Plympton A. A. 6 to 5 at Stone Park in a fast game highlighted by four double plays. Dedham won in the ninth with two outs on an error by D Crowley, Cleary's hit, and Fitzhenry stealing home. Batteries Ames Fitzhenry Kelly Curtin.

Dedham Stone Park Plympton A. A D. Crowley Cleary Fitzhenry R.H.E Ames Kelly Curtin

Williams Gains Place in League After 4 2 Win

Williams team from Medford moved to first in the Medford Club League by beating the Franklins 4 to 2. Fast fielding and light hitting marked the game as Fahy struck out 14. Williams batted .300 and Franklin totaled .010 with errors sparking the loss.

Franklins Medford Williams Fahy R.H.E. Williams Franklin

Wellesley High Wins Boston Interscholastic Tennis Title

Wellesley High defeated Volkmann to clinch the league championship in a hard fought final. Whitney and Bray led Wellesley with key victories over Parker and Kiser while Buell posted straight set wins to seal the title.

Wellesley Wellesley High Today Volkmann Whitney Bray Parker Kiser Buell Shrigley

Carnival Train From Boston To Fall River

Special excursion train departs Boston South station at 1 10 p m and Back Bay at 1 14 p m Thursday June 20 for Fall River with return at 10 30 p m Tickets are 1 00 and on sale at New Haven Hartford railroad offices 362 Washington Street South Station and Back Bay stations

Fall River Boston South Station Back Bay New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Washington — Street South

Melrose Captures Suburban League Title in 4 3 Win

Melrose High defeats Everett 4 to 3 to clinch the Suburban league championship at Malden. The win follows Malden’s 4 to 3 seven inning victory over Lynn English in the doubleheader. Second place will be settled Saturday when Everett meets Malden.

Malden Melrose High School Everett High Everett Malden High Lynn English High

Winners in First Round at Woodland

Auburndale June 17 The first round of preliminaries for the State amateur golf championship at Woodland finished this afternoon with many low 18 hole scores. Champion Arthur G Lockwood and Richard Kimball each posted 78 while H H Wilder of Vesper led qualifiers at 76. Five players tied at 87 require a playoff tomorrow morning.

Auburndale Woodland Arthur G. Lockwood Richard Kimball H. H. Wilder Vesper Acord

Blackburn Wins Narrow Decision Over Terry Martin

Jack Blackburn of Philadelphia defeated Terry Martin at the Washington Sporting Club in a six round bout. Martin showed distress in the fourth round but avoided a knockout. Blackburn won by a large margin and received loud cheers as he left the ring.

Philadelphia Penn Jack Blackburn Terry Martin Washington Sporting Club Martin Blackburn

Neponset Dorchester Cubs Defeat East Boston 7 5 At Nightingale Field

Over 3000 spectators watched Neponset Dorchester defeat East Boston 7 to 5 at Nightingale Field Dorchester yesterday afternoon. Max Clay pitched for the winners and Murphy scored all East Boston runs.

Nightingale Field Dorchester Neponset- Dorchester Boys East Boston Clay Murphy

Boylstons Beat Roslindale in Afternoon Game

The Boylstons of Jamaica Plain defeated Roslindale 6 to 2 at Roslindale field yesterday afternoon. Connolly pitched for the Boylstons and Sessler starred for Roslindale in an interesting game.

Boylstons Jamaica Plain Roslindale Connolly Sessler

Wolcotts defeat Central Jrs 6 to 1 at Franklin Field

The Wolcotts of Dorchester beat the Central Juniors 6 to 1 yesterday at Franklin Field. The game ended in a seventh inning dispute over the umpire.

Wolcotts Dorchester Central Jrs Franklin Field

South Boston Edges Grove Lands In 6 To 6 Tie Shutout

The South Bostons defeated the Grove lands 6 to 0 yesterday afternoon at home. Pitcher Brian for South Boston allowed three hits and struck out 15 as the game ended in a scoreless tie.

South Bostons Grovelands Brian South Boston

Norwood High Clinches Title in Eastern Massachusetts League

Final standings show Norwood High atop the IISL with a record of wins and losses. Hyde Park High and Watertown High follow with listed scores and positions reflecting the league results.

BP. E Iotiv OO Patri Las B'S Hyde Pare High Ieveckewss Watertown High Cece

Cornell Eigh Is Changed for Eight Oared Crew

Poughkeepsie N Y June 17 Coach Courtney broke up his varsity four oared crew to strengthen the Cornell eight Piollet and Seymour were pulled from the varsity and Bromley and Gavett substituted In morning Bromley rowed bow and Newman moved to No 3 In evening these positions were reversed Gavett kept No 5 seat The four rowed with Welch Colson Seymour and Holt in the bow and stroke seats Crews practiced with no times released

Poughkeppsie N. Y Courtney Cornell University Piollet Seymour Varsity Bromley Gavett Bow Newman Welch Colson Holt

Brown Beats Alabama 10 to 4 in Uneventful Game

Providence June 17 Brown defeats the University of Alabama 10 to 4 in a one sided match. Brown faces Alabama again next Wednesday for potential college championship claim as undefeated in college games. Final score by innings shows Brown tallying ten runs to Alabama four with Tift Paine Sanders Ward batteries.

Providence R. I Brown University of Alabama Alabama R.H.E Univ. of Alabama Tift Paine Sanders Ward Smith

Okama kamesit hand tub wins first prize in Marblehead

In Marblehead on June 17 the Okama kamesit hand tub and company won the first prize of 200 dollars at the veteran firemen muster with a distance of 212 ft 10 3 4 in. The event saw light winds hindering records while Hancock Brockton Neptune Red Jacket Paul Revere Watch City and eleven other machines competed in distances ranging from 190 to 203 feet.

Gloucester Okamakamesit Hand Tub and Company Marblehead Hancock Brockton Neptune Newburyport Red Jacket Cambridge Paul Revere Revere Watch City Waltham Converse Malden Tiger Active Weymouth Protection Amesbury Bradstreet North Andover White Angel

Fifty Miles From Boston at the Colonial Theatre

Mr. Cohan debuts Fifty Miles From Boston a light pastoral comedy set near Brookfield with two love stories and a post office funds caper. The performance drew a large, heat tempered audience that enjoyed two hours of lively action and sharp pacing.

Colonial Theatre George M. Cohan New Rochelle N. Y Broadway Brookfield Mass Mr. Cohan Boston Cohan

Sothern and Marlowe to Appear in Farewell Week

Plans are underway for the farewell performances of E. H. Sothern and Julia Marlowe at the Majestic Theatre the week of July 1. Afterward they part, each leading a separate company under Lee Shubert. They will present popular Shakespearean works likely Romeo and Juliet Twelfth Night and Hamlet with one Saturday matinee.

E. H. Sothern Julia Marlowe Majestic Theatre Lee Shubert

Hub Theatre Presents Burnsland and Other Musical Pictures

The Hub Theatre offers Miles brothers moving pictures and songs including A Day in Burnsland with scenes from Bobby Burns poems. A Slave’s Love, How Bridget’s Lover Escaped, and A Gentleman Farmer play to laughs and drama. Performers Miss May White and Miss Lillian Morrelle head the singing ensemble with the Ladies Orchestra providing music. program changes Thursday.

Burnsland Hub Theatre Miles Brothers Bobby Burns Bridget May White Lillian Morrelle Lillian Pearson Ladies’ Orchestra

Theatre Comique Draws Busy Crowds In Holiday Run

Large crowds attended each Theatre Comique performance yesterday as The Buneco Steerers satirized con artists and The Flat Dwellers mocked apartment life. The Servant's Revenge and Buying a Ladder drew roaring laughter. Vocalist F. L. Hutchins appeared. others rendered songs and impersonations for a lively program.

Theatre Comique Buneco F. L. Hutchins James Herbert Thomas Bullock Joseph Conroy Norma Beaux Madeline Ripley Funice McDougall Helen Qualey Katherine Johnson Gibson

Nantasket Beach Steamers Serve Holiday Crowds

Thousands visited Nantasket Beach yesterday enjoying the Nantasket One steamers in fine summer condition. Boats ran on the hourly day and evening schedule with no long waits. Pemberton connections link beach trains to Nantasket, offering disembarkation choices, while the State reservation guarantees a wholesome stretch of bathing beach under Commonwealth control.

Nantasket Beach Nantasket Pemberton Nantasket Pier Commonwealth

Old Colony Excursion to Plymouth Draws Large Crowd

The steamer Old Colony runs daily from Rowe's wharf at 10 a m to Plymouth, a popular day trip from Boston. The voyage lasts about 2 1 2 hours each way with plenty of time in Plymouth to see historic sites, returning from Long wharf, Plymouth at 3 30 p m and arriving in Boston before 6 30 p m for easy suburban connections.

Old Colony Rowe's Wharf Plymouth Boston Long Wharf Aimple

Local Review Praises Cast And Music In Cohan Style Play

Donald Brian shines with stage presence and voice in two songs. George Parsons plays the wicked youth with intelligence. Fritz Williams leads as the unfortunate money tale figure with polished force. Emma Janvier and the two maidens charm in Cohanesque turns. Four musical numbers, including Boys Who Fight the Flames, prove catchy and well scored. Fifty Miles From Boston plays at the Colonial, promising a hit.

Donald Brian George Parsons Fritz Williams James H. Bradbury James C. Marlowe Emma Janvier Cohan Grayce Scott Hazel Lowry Lores Grimm Russel Pincus Master Grimm

Paragon Park Opens With Luxurious Summer Appeal

Paragon Park launches the summer season with three holidays and a refined, comfortable resort atmosphere. Manager Dodge aims to attract discerning guests with high quality amusements including the Bostock Animal Arena acts, daredevil dives, and a lineup of spectacular shows. The carnival operates in an open air venue featuring high diving from 109 feet and performances by Speedy and the Norins.

Paragon Park de Luxe Dodge Bostock Animal Arena Madame Dorsy Kid Faust Herr Kazanoff Jack Martino Theatre Comique Switzerland Alps Speedy Norins

On Parole in Boston A Civil War Love Triangle Review

The Boston audience saw On Parole by Louis Evan Shipman a Civil War drama about Major Dale a Union officer and Constance Pinckney a Confederate spy. Lillian Lawrence impressed as Pinckney with strong dialect and poise while Miller portrayed the conflicted Major Dale. The cast included Sampolis Geary Bradley St. James and others with a note that Lawrence will reach her 3000th Boston performance tonight before next week’s Milk White Flag revival.

Boston Louis Evan Shipman Major Dale Constance Pinckney Lillian Lawrence Mr. Miller Dale Sampolis John Geary Jefferson Leonora Bradley W. H. St. James T. W. Emory Harry Ingram Gertrude Bondhill Dorothy Davies Charles Hoyt

Conquerors at Globe Theatre Presents Wartime Drama

John Craig company stages The Conquerors at Globe Theatre likening Franco Prussian war with vivid characters Eric von Rodeck and Yvonne de Grandpre. Craig Miss Young Mason MacLarne Sanders Yost Seeley Clark praised for authority charm and stagecraft next week Craig to appear in The Strange Adventures of Miss Brown.

John Craig Globe Theatre Eric von Rodeck The Uhlans Mr. Craig Yvonne de Grandpre Miss Young von Rodeck Yvonne William C. Mason von Brandenberg Mr. MacLarnne Hugo Miss Sanders Mr. Yost Seeley Major von Wolfshagen Clark

Bowdoin Square Theatre Presents Broken Hearts

The Bowdoin Square Theatre staged Broken Hearts yesterday afternoon and evening. Margaret Leigh marries Robert Stanton believing Jim Silverton perished in Cuba, but Silverton returns and rescues Margaret after a series of dramatic events including a kidnapping. The cast, led by Charlotte Hunt and Arthur Behrens, earned praise for strong performances.

Bowdoin Square Theatre Margaret Leigh Robert Stanton Jim Silverton Cuba Silverton Margaret Stanton Elsie

Norumbega Park Vaudeville Show Draws Big Crowds

The Norumbega Park outdoor theatre drew vast crowds for two performances with a 10 000 capacity in mind. Acts included the Wheelers juggling lamp trick and colorful costumes, Hathaway and Siegel in The Soubrette and the Bellboy, the Village Blacksmiths by the Quaker City Quartet, Caron and Farnum clown and acrobatic act, and Emerson and Van Horn in The Maid and the minstrel with musical numbers. New motion pictures were shown.

Norumbega Park Wheelers Wheeler Miss Wheeler Hathaway Siegel Quaker City Caron Farnum Emerson van Horn

Keiths Theatre Vaudeville Spotlight On D'Orsay and Stars

Keiths Theatre presents Lawrance DOrsay in The Crafty Earl with Florence Howard Dolly Decker Eva Tanguay Winoha Winters and others. strong acts include The Embasdy Ball style, Drew duo Billys Tombstones and Barleben String Quartet. Arctic Hunt film praised and Kinetoscope closes program.

Keith Lawrance D’orsay Louis de Courcy Pawtucket New York Florence Howard Dolly Decker Eva Tanguay Vesta Victoria Vinie Daly Boston Keith's Sydney Drew Billy Seymour Hill Katherine White Kemps Barleben Symphony Mascagni Jack Lorenzo Brady and Mahoney Frank Bowman Healys

Majestic Theatre Closes Warfield Music Master Run

David Warfield headlines the Majestic Theatre in The Music Master as the two week extension ends. Crowded houses persist with strong advance sales though seats remain for all performances. Curtain rises at 8 pm nightly and 2 pm for matinees, with Warfield performing one Saturday matinee per week.

Majestic Theatre David Warfield Mr. Belasco

Wonderland attracts vast crowds in Boston area over weekend

The article notes huge Sunday and Monday attendance at Wonderland on the near north shore in Revere. It highlights the Salem Cadets band engagement, Waverley Orchestra dancing in the ballroom, and top attractions such as Fighting the Flames The Florida Jungle and Under the Sea with Diver Wallace. Other major features include Willard's Temple of Music Blake's Animal Circus and a free circus lineup with Charles Chapman the tenor vocalist and various acts.

Greater Boston Wonderland North Shore Revere Salem Cadets McDonald's Restaurant Waverley Thomas R. O’connor

Theatre Premier features rescue tale and comic acts

Ei Saved from the Wreck headlines the feature at Theatre Premier this week with dramatic life saving scenes. The Cup and Ball and The Clown Doctor provide varied humor and pathos, while Biker Does the Impossible delivers impressive feats. Grace Merriman and others sing, with a strong musical program led by Harry J. Norton and assistants Beasley and Wilmore.

New Theatre Grace Merriman Beth Robie Grace Mordaunt M. van Horn George Crocker Harry Williams Harry J. Norton Bessie Beasley Ruth Wilmore Cheney Turner

Howard Atheneum Holiday Show Delights at Old Howard

A bustling crowd at the Old Howard enjoys a holiday program featuring Bob and Tipp with their dog act, Crowley and Killen’s Irish songs, the Maxsmith ladder dance, Charley Farrell’s impersonations, Ella Richards on tight rope, Alley and Keeley’s Casey’s Courtship, and the Howard burlesque and musical acts with moving pictures. The season’s summer boom visible in the event.

Old Howard Little Bob Tipp Crowley Killen Maxsmith Charley Farrell Ella Richards Allien Keeley Casey G. Alexander Fred Bowman Henry Myers Aimee Bernard Howard Musical Huehn Man With the Edyth Gibbons

Percy Williams Orpheum Presents Bellclair Brothers Burlesque

The Bellclair brothers acrobats headline Percy Williams Orpheum for a second week. Acts include In the Latin Quarter with Miss Viola De Costa and company, Mosher Houghton and Mosher trick bicycle act, The Flip Mr Flop, Chadwick trio, Ziska and King burlesque magic, Almont and Dumont musicians, Sué Smith singing, and new kinetograph films.

Bellclair Brothers Percy Williams Orpheum Viola de Costa Miss de Costa Mosher Houghton Rube Welch Kittie Francis Chadwick Miss Chadwick Ziska and King Almont and Dumont Sué Smith

Tremont Theatre Richard Carle's Hurdy-Gurdy Girl Third Week

The Tremont Theatre reports a strong third week for Richard Carle's Hurdy-Gurdy Girl with satisfying, profitable business. The musical features sparkling music, witty comedy, sentimental touches, extensive costumes, diverse characters, and a standout chorus.

Richard Carle the Tremont

Caroll Wins Big Applause at Austin & Stone's Museum

Caroll again wins the big applause at Austin & Stone's Museum performing bare foot jumps from a curio hall platform to a nail studded plank. Doctors call him one of a kind with a tough cuticle, unaffected by nails or swords. The curio hall also features the Stanleys Wistana Japanese magician Honolulu students Joe Mich and the Assyrian wonder. The vaudeville theatre presents the Minstrel Maids with holiday numbers by Dale Elwood Toledo Campbell Clark the Brand sisters and others. Stars Wesley Norris and company appear in a colored society sketch along with Winstanleys Pass-Ma-La trio Marron and Marron Booker and Booker.

Caroll Austin & Stone's Museum Curio Hall Caroli Stanleys Wistana Honolulu Joe Michand Big Snake Dale Elwood Toledo Campbell Clark Brand Sisters Carroll Benedict Cook Manley Wesley Norris Company Colored Society Winstanleys Marron Booker

Palace Theatre Crowded Amid Strong Week Bill

The Palace Theatre drew crowds yesterday despite a holiday, with a top-tier stock company and a diverse bill. Leading man T. F. Thomas supports John J. Black James Dixon Al Patterson and Milton Schuster in The Diamond Palace. The Whole Damm Family closes the act with strong musical numbers by May Bryant Grace Toledo Louise Brandon Pearl Black Mabel Carr and others. The vaudeville features Bush Devere Trio James Murray Toy and Toy Criss Frank Coppinger Annie White Diette Morin Jordan Brennan Milton Schuster and the Palacescope moving pictures. Smoking is permitted.

Palace Theatre Diamond Palace T. F. Thomas John J. Black James Dixon al Patterson Milton Schuster Damm Criss Frank Coppinger Annie White Diette and Morin Jordan and Brennan

The Joliette Court Street Theatre Opens With Busy Shows

The new theatre on Court street near Bowdoin Square played to full houses yesterday. The bill features For Love and Honor with comedy and romance, plus The Amateur Photographer The Artist's Dream and The Truants. Vocal soloists Joe Roth Jack Clahane Julia Sweeney and Jack Lavin received applause. Management invites women and children, promising refined entertainment.

Motion Picture Court Street Bowdoin Square Joe Roth Jack Clahane Julia Sweeney Jack Lavin

Great Inter Ocean Burlesquers at Lyceum Theatre

Two snappy performances yesterday afternoon and evening feature 1500 Miles from Boston and Chinatown at Midnight opening and closing the show. Vaudeville includes Bohannon and Corey illustrated songs West and Williams rapid-fire talkers Madison and Burke boxing act Mackie dramatic sketch Ward and Raymond singers and dancers and motion pictures.

Boston Chinatown Bohannon Corey West Williams Madison Burke Charles Mackie Ward Raymond

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