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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1917
Page
15
Nathan Hall of Malden, famed Harvard football figure of past years, captured the national amateur billiard title at 18.2 balk line. He defeated T Henry Clarkson of Boston at the Boston Athletic Association, running 400 points in 31 innings while Clarkson managed 224.
In his first appearance in the Class A championship, the undefeated new champion extended his lead after five games. Today he faced Edward F. Gardner of New York, the five time title-holder, in a match whose outcome could not prevent the champion from winning the title. Hall led Clarkson with a 29 in the third inning but Clarkson answered with 51. Hall added runs in the 10th and 11th, continuing the tense contest.
Hall posted a dominant showing with 36 67 and 64 for a commanding lead while Clarkson lagged behind with an 81 average. In last night's match Klinger defeated Milburn 400 to 184, with Klinger leading throughout.
Yale oarsmen faced a unusual collision when the third junior eight rammed the freshman boat about half a mile above the Yale boathouse. The junior bow was crushed, but the two shells jammed together were towed back without taking on water. No injuries were reported. Coach Guy Nickalls arrived from England to supervise the crew work.
The Hollier Motor Sales exhibit features a nickel and enamel eight cylinder motor on a stand at Grand Hall balcony. Motor enthusiasts praise its clean powerful design and commend Sales Manager George G Reed. Hollier shows three models built with Lewis Spring and Axle of Chelsea Michigan: a six cylinder five passenger touring car, an eight cylinder five passenger touring car, and an eight cylinder four passenger roadster. All offer pleasing body design and comfort features.
Friends and fellow members at Egleston Square Golf Club honored Tom McCarthy the Red Sox scout with a handsome travelling bag and toilet set during a gathering last night at the club rooms.
President Frazee announced that George Foster signed a contract for 1917 in Hot Springs Arkansas. Foster arrived from Bokoshet Oklahoma by car and met Frazee after dinner for a conference following his road trip.
Frazee announced the Boston office received Vean Gregg's signed contract and he is joining the team at the training camp. He expects to hear from other holdouts soon and sign them without trouble. Tillie Walker arrived but will rest until the week starts. Ruth homered three times in practice as Barry shapes a strong early squad and arranges two exhibitions with the National League champions on March 18 and 25 at Pittsburg likely.
Malden boxer Tom Robson stops New Al McCoy of Brooklyn in the fifth round of a 15 round national contest at the National A C arena. Robson’s body shot in the fourth followed by a left hook to the jaw in the fifth ends the bout.
Three 10 round bouts headlined an all star show at the Unity Club in Lawrence. Lew Cardell of Newark defeated Young Chakas of Manchester by decision. Walter Bartlett of Los Angeles stopped Jimmy Kenney of Wakefield in the fifth after Kenney’s seconds entered the ring. Johnny Downs of South Boston knocked out Battling Joe Carroll of Lawrence in the fourth. In the eight round curtain raiser Mickey Delmont of Lawrence beat Young Ketchell of Lawrence on points.
March 9. Providence’s Lajoie loses to Charlestown’s Connolly in the North Shore A. C. second round. Lajoie’s manager claims a dive but the referee rules foul. Other bouts note Jackson missing, Dixon stopping Savage in one, and Chaney stopping Barry in four.
About 250 New England automobile dealers gathered at Copley Plaza last evening to hear Smith Form-A-Truck experts discuss performance. John L. Judd, New England distributor, showcased the one ton conversion device and announced an order for 800 attachments for delivery around Greater Boston. Speakers included General Sales Manager 8 M Elliott and Eastern Sales Manager W V Macey of Smith Form A Truck Company and Berry Rockwell of McAvoy Advertising.
Thousands of visitors at the Henley-Kimball display focus on the Hudson Super-Six motor. A factory expert explains its advantages while critics study its performance and record-breaking efficiency. The display recalls skepticism a year ago, now replaced by belief in the motor's superiority.
President H A Matthews and C F Sowers of Jackson Automobile Company report strong sales from newspaper advertising at the Boston show. A new buyer, B F Carter of Plaiston New Hampshire, purchased a Jackson after reading ads, prompting plans for a more elaborate marketing campaign.
Automobile owners flock to the American Motor Equipment Company at 181 Massachusetts avenue to learn carburetor economizing. Wallace Page engaged W. D. Tepporten to provide free expert information on carburetors of any make during show week. Tepporten also speaks at Mechanics' Building booths afternoons and evenings for those unable to attend morning sessions.
At the exhibition hall a Briscoe car motor on display costs 500000 to design and manufacture in France under Benjamin Briscoe. The motor is cut away to show operation while the generator and parts are gold plated. Nearby are a lavender four cylinder touring car a steel gray four passenger roadster and a Napoleon blue five passenger coachaire with a demountable winter top open to pleasant weather.
Businessmen at the Automobile Show inspect the Redden Truck-Maker by Redden Motor Truck Company of Jackson Michigan, exhibited in Horticultural Hall by Boston Sales. It claims to convert any Ford car into a guaranteed one ton truck with exclusive patents. Factory rep W S Jordan notes no Ford axle alteration and easy integration. Several orders have been closed at the show and New England territory is nearly allotted.
Working models of the aluminum motor and the Cutler Mann Hammer electric gearshift attract crowds at F. L. Brown Inc exhibit in Exhibition Hall. The motor display shows its parts and precision, while the simple gear shift appeals to women visitors. A seven passenger touring car with velour body is also shown as a standout.
Frank L. Wing displays a Marmon chassis with a dissected three piece body to show aluminum motor castings and construction. Models include six cylinder touring car with victoria top a gray club roadster with Spanish gray leather ironwork a battleship gray limousine and two four passenger Marmon cars showcasing lightness strength and engineering praise from automobile engineers worldwide.
Retail figures run into thousands as 260000 attendees pay to view two million dollars of automobiles. Dealers claim stronger sales over four days than any prior show week. Henshaw Motor reports a hundred percent year over year surge, reflected in Dodge Brothers registrations at the Highway Commission office.
Scores of automobile dealers across New England become agents for the Maxter truck. General Manager H. H. Henry and Sales Manager W. A. Baxter, with A. T. O'Brien of Eastern Motor Sales, exhibit the novel attachment. Henry says reputable dealers are flocking to the standard, doubting New England conservatism while predicting the region will lead the country.
Mayor Curley was the chief speaker at a Maxwell luncheon in Copely Plaza for 250 Maxwell dealers and salesmen. Hoover Holton acted as toastmaster with speakers including T. J. Toner and C. E. Madison among others from Maxwell Motor Company, American Commercial Company, Sargent & Sons, and Crosby Company.
At the Grand Opera House Cyclone Burns avenges a earlier loss by defeating Tom Draak with two straight falls. Burn’s first fall lasted 1 hour 16 minutes and the second 14 minutes 85 seconds. Cyclone Ross also won two straight falls over Joe Rusek in 20 minutes 30 seconds 6 minutes.
The Landsman notes steady fish receipts despite vessel strikes as arrivals register from Boston and Pensacola. Cargoes include 23,500 bags of sugar on Pathfinder from Guanica and 660,000 feet lumber on Rostellan, with further ships carrying rail ties hides wool and beef consignments en route to Boston and New York.
Shipping notices list steamers and schooners including Prince George Simms Yar mouth Pathhader Boyle Guanica and Rostellan Maxwell with ports Norfolk Pensacola and Portland. Governor Dingley Linscott Linneken Glouces ter and Edward Briry noted in sparse fragmentary entries.
Hillett of St Andrews Bay and Kemp of Sandwich tow barges Washington and Willis G Townes from New York, with Perkins and Palmer towing Greenwood and Easton from Philadelphia and Germantown. Other pairs include Robesonia and Spring for Searsport, Rutherford Neshaminy and Onte Jeunes for New York, Hover We 10 for New York, Piedmont Brooks for Baltimore towing Nos 18 5 and 7, Wyoming Clark Perth Amboy towing 767 and 793 from Rockland and Belfast, plus Cheektown Perth Amboy towing 781 and 82 Pend 46 for Manchester.
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