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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1916

Page

17

Massachusetts junior golf in 3D narrows to final eight

In the Massachusetts junior golf championship at Woodland Golf Club, eight of 32 entrants remain after two match rounds. Defending champion F. J. Wright Jr and finalist Thomas Mahan advance, but cannot meet in the final unless both win today. Upsets highlight the day, including 14-year-old O R Rice pushing Wright to the 17th green.

Massachusetts Woodland Golf Club F. J. Wright, Jr Thomas Mahan Wright Thomas Lally R. T. Young Brookline Young

B. & M. Stockholders Win One-Year Reorganization Extension

The Public Service Commission granted the petition of Boston & Maine Railroad majority stockholders for a one year extension to carry out the 1915 reorganization act.

Public Service Commission Boston & Maine Railroad

Maynard Checker Club Challenges for Bid Whist Championship

The Maynard Checker Club invites any town group to a bid whist series for the Maynard championship. The challenge is open to all clubs and players in the town.

Maynard Maynard Checker Club

Troop B Heads West From Indiana Train Journey

En Route to El Paso B Troop of the First Squadron Massachusetts Cavalry now National Guardsmen travels through Indiana after leaving Framingham and before Indianapolis. The long troop train speeds state by state toward its destination with El Paso likely a future stop.

Anderson Ind el Paso Massachusetts Cavalry United States National Guardsmen Framingham Indiana Indianapolis

Framingham Sendoff For Cavalry Troop Train

A troop train receives a warm sendoff from Framingham women last Tuesday night as four cavalry troops depart in 17 cars. The journey passes through Springfield Albany Syracuse Cleveland and Marion with lighthearted stops. Private William J. Slater is rescued and returned to his captain. Mascots appear for several troops and humor pervades daily duties as the men share food and keep in touch with home.

Framingham Springfield Albany Schenectady Utica Rochester Syracuse William J. Slater First Connecticut Field Ambulance Corps New Haven Schmitz Marion Connecticut Machine Gun Slater Cleveland Lancers

Plan Regatta for July Fourth

The New England Amateur Rowing Association executive committee met at Union Boat Club to finalize arrangements for the July 4 regatta on the Charles. Delegates from 10 clubs attended as entries rise and close finishes are anticipated. The program includes senior single sculls to senior eights and starts at 9 a.m.

New England Amateur Rowing Association Union Boat Club The Charles

Militia Ordered to Oath Under Hay Law at Camp Whitney

Colonel Warren E. Sweetser announced that Sixth Regiment and Coast Artillery Corps must assemble at their armories before tomorrow night to take the federal service oath under the Hay bill. The Post's report on non signers facing court martial sparked camp discussion as men who stayed behind sought status. Headquarters officials said their understanding came from the Post.

Camp Whitney Warren E. Sweetser Coast Artillery Corps H. C. Hobbs M Company Somerville Cliff George S. Canfield Stevens Buck

Recruits protest clothing shortages at camp amid repairs

Dozens of provisional regiment recruits complain of worn uniforms and inadequate gear after more than a week in camp. Officials promise rapid distribution as measures include new carloads of shoes shirts and belts and relief from aid groups.

Wilson

Major Barry Forces Pullman Car Stay On Train

Major John J. Barry of the Ninth Massachusetts Infantry blocked Pullman officials from detaching a car carrying officers. He stationed two soldiers on the platform and warned he would jail anyone who tried to move the car toward El Paso, insisting government-paid through tickets required the car to stay.

ST. Louis John J. Barry Ninth Massachusetts Infantry Barry Major Barry Ambulance Corps el Paso

City Blames Municipalities for Six Cent Fare Hike

General Manager Robert S. Goff told the Public Service Commission at the six cent fare hearing that municipal delays in street and paving work raise rail costs. He said cities differ in who pays for street improvements affecting tracks, with some supplying materials. Commissioner Macleod questioned legal basis, and Attorney Jackson noted paving costs were part of the petition. Charles R. Rockwell, Bay State treasurer, described wage details since the arbitration award a year ago.

Robert S. Goff Public Service Commission Mr. Goff Macleod Jackson Charles R. Rockwell Bay State Arbitration Committee

Down Grade Collision In Quincy Injures Six People

A three-vehicle crash at the foot of Williams Hill in Quincy involved an automobile street car and a loaded furniture van. Six people escaped serious injury. the wheel of the van ripped off and a horse was injured. Names include H S Moody, John Murphy, William Storm, John Dalton, and Motorman Fred Cappellini.

Williams Hill Quincy H. &. Moody Land Company John Murphy St. Botolph Street Boston H S. Moody Robert Gibson Cappelini

Drawing Supervisor in Wakefield Bride Weds in Lexing ton Home

Amy Lawrence Butterfield, supervisor of drawing in Wakefield public schools and daughter of Delmont A. Butterfield of Lexington, married William H. Emmons of Portland Me. at her parents’ Adams street home. Rev. John Mills Wilson officiated with a double ring ceremony.

Amy Lawrence Butterfield Wakefield Delmont A. Butterfield Lexington Wiliam H. Emmons Portland Columbia University William H. Emmons Bloomingdale N. Y Adams Street John Mills Wilson Lexington First Parish Unitarian Church

Hazing Reports Prompt Adjutant General Inquiry

The piece notes that recruits faced mild hazing and hat destruction reports. Adjutant General Cole stated he believes stories are exaggerated but he will investigate and has issued an order to conduct a careful review.

Cole

Dillon Beats Moran In 10 Round Brooklyn Thriller

Jack Dillon from Indianapolis defeated Frank Moran of Pittsburgh in a 10 round bout at Washington Park Brooklyn before about 20 000 spectators. Moran weighed 204 1 2 pounds to Dillons 169, and the bout featured Dillon's superior ring craft and Moran's power in the third round.

Moran Jack New York Jack Dillon Indianapolis Frank Moran Pittsburg Washington Park Brooklyn Dillon Pittsburger Packey McFarland Joe Gans Ball Park Second Avenue Moran and Dillon Gus Christie Milwaukee Zulu Kid Christie Frank Skies Willie Shea Mickey Delmont Jack Tracy Hank Harris Billy Irish Irish Frankie Wilson Papa Monte Ethel Barrymore Russell Colt Laurette Taylor J. Hartley Manners Peter Prunty Sam Marburger Joe Cox Banty Lewis Willie Lewis Frank Mewran

Davis Leads on Clay Court in National Doubles Final

Willis E Davis of San Francisco and Harold Van Dyke Johns of Stanford won the doubles final over Conrad Doyle and Walter Knox 3-6 6-0 6-1 6-2 at Lakewood. Davis also reached the singles final defeating Charles Garland. Doyle and McEllroy were other semi finalists.

Cleveland Willis E. Davis San Francisco University of Pennsylvania Harold van Dyke Johns Leland Stanford University Conrad B. Doyle Washington D. C Walter B. Knox Pittsburg Princeton Lakewood Johns George M. Church Dean Mathey Molla Bjurstedt Martha Guthrie Bjurstedt Florence Ballin New York Guthrie Harry Bickle Toronto Ont Willis E Davis Charles S. Garland Washington, D. C Williams. McEllroy

Evans leads Open Golf field with course records

Charles Evans Jr the Western amateur champion broke two course records at Minikahda in Minneapolis by scoring 139 for the first 36 holes of the national open and holding a three stroke lead over Wilfrid Reid. Reid and Evans each matched the 18 hole record morning 70. Tomorrow 60 players advance to the final round.

Minneapolis Minn Charles Evans, Jr Wilfrid Reid Wilmington Del Evans Reid Midlothian Club Chicago Walter Hagen Hagen J. S. Worthington M. J. Brady Louis Tellier Boston Carl H. Anderson Aecord Tom McNamara Gilbert Nicholls Fred McLeod Alexander Ross

Death notices for Burns O Neil and Kelleher in Boston area

Death notices from East Boston East Dedham and Roxbury announce Thomas Burns of 120 Harve Street to be buried after a June 28 death with a July 1 funeral mass at the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer. Mary Francis ONeil aged 50 years 9 months with funeral notice to be issued later. Timothy J. Kelleher of 35 Wenonah Street Roxbury died June 29 with funeral details to follow.

Burns Boston Thomas Jane Burns Coyle Thomas J. Lane Harve St Church of the Most Holy Redeemer O'Neil Dedham Mary Francis James P Elles O'Neil O'Brien Kelleher Roxbury Timothy J. Kelleher Wenonah St Elm Hill Ave

Delion tires praised for long life and mileage

Harry M. O'Brien argues Delion Tires outperform rivals in durability and value. He compares tire cooking to oven cooking and insists only Delion delivers lasting wear resistance and extra mileage, urging readers to judge by the tire cook.

Delion Tires

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