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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1912
Page
20
Motor car prospects and enthusiasts in New England admire Velie displays at the Boston branch. The five passenger long wheel base touring car features electric lighting by Vesta dynamo, self starter, vision windshield and demountable rims with immediate deliveries offered.
Several Velie roadsters with electric lighting self starter removable rims 100 mile speedometer and Waltham clock were sold at the show. Fifty agents and sub agents from New England visit the Velie booth with prospects.
Milwaukee finds new outfielder Flaherty from the Lowell team in the New England league. Manager Hugh Duffy confident in the buy after inquiries across sources while downbeat in Beantown.
Motor press notes from Boston show describe Fiat display praised by David Bruce Brown for its simple, refined design and riding quality. Frank Hower recalls Glidden tours with Pierce-Arrow. Louis Disbrow outfits his racing fleet with Mondex absorbers after strong results in Savannah races.
An article notes New York fire chief Kenton driving a 1912 Model 28 Marquette from Englewood New Jersey to the Equitable Life building fire at 6:20 am in bitter cold. The car reportedly reached 65 miles per hour with the ferry delay, challenging speed restrictions.
Goodyear Tire and Rubber in Akron initiates balloon making to challenge European dominance. The firm produces advertising balloons, exhibition spheres, scientific envelopes, and large dirigibles, positioning Akron as a center for aeronautic materials alongside its automotive prominence.
The Intercolonial hockey seven defeated the Amherst Rambles 2 to 1 in a fast rough game at the Arena. The visitors showed superior teamwork and a stout defense while Captain Skilton’s men held their own during the late stages. Scoring came from Lowther for Amherst in the first period and Small with two for the Intercolonials in the second and third periods.
Ford's Charles Fay recalls a quiet chapter in industry history. He notes early foreign prejudice against American cars, with garages denying repairs to U S vehicles. He says conditions have improved and American cars now receive courteous treatment abroad alongside European brands.
The Garford four cylinder. A 46 horsepower powerful car marketed to discerning buyers seeking luxury and strong performance. Company brochure quotes emphasize suitability for exacting purchasers.
A National League amendment restricts suspensions by banning automatic longer penalties. It lets fines up to 200 dollars and suspensions longer than ten days be reviewed by directors. The move curbs President Lynch’s authority seen in the Magee affair with umpire Finneran.
The Detroit team may lack a clear captain this season as manager Jennings notes a hoodoo has unsettled the leadership role. The persistent superstition leaves the squad searching for on field leadership and stability.
The Garford Company touts the 40 horsepower chassis as a pinnacle of modern construction with options for limousine landaulet and six touring bodies. It features a four cylinder motor with 43 4 inch bore and 51 4 inch stroke, integral water jackets, centrifugal pump cooling, cellular radiator and fan, a dash controlled float-feed automatic carburetor, Bosch dual ignition, and mechanically actuated valves with interchangeable exhaust and intake.
Boston Latin School intermediates won 22 14 and juniors 2312 against Brighton High in a drill hall dual meet. Sidney Baird set a junior high jump record at 4 ft 7 in. Events featured multiple sprint and distance wins for Boston Latin and Brighton competitors.
Matty Baldwin of Boston outpointed Johnny Marto of New York over ten rounds in New York city. Baldwin dominated with speed and body blows while Marto found success mainly in close infighting during two rounds where he briefly evened the score.
Reports from Hot Springs Arkansas detail continued rain and cold at the Southern camp slowing workouts for multiple teams. Giants and Tigers delay activities while Red Sox and Quakers adjust plans as players face damp fields, illness, and travel notes from the spring training scene.
The Oldsmobile lineup for 1911-12 includes the Limited Autocrat and Defender models. The Limited is the deluxe six cylinder touring car with a long wheel base and large tires. Autocrat remains the top four cylinder seller while Defender debuts as a lighter four cylinder option with a five passenger touring body.
A Cleveland small fight club tale describes a surplus of handlers for a preliminary fighter. The crowd line gathers as a boy in the crowd proclaims he is the sponge's key helper, the “gazabe” who will rise up the sponge, earning a ring side seat.
Boston Latin manager Albert Vinal announced entries for today's track meet with Mechanic Arts High in the War ren avenue gym. Events include 35 yard dash with Saladine Craven Greene Vinal and Allen and 30 yard hur dies with Brady Sliney among others.
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