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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1908
Page
9
The last day of the Boston automobile show draws buyers and wholesalers alike. Exhibitors report strong retail sales from touring cars to runabouts, with accessory makers also noting large wholesale orders. Notables include Mitchell, Winton and Car Deluxe exhibitors as visitors praise the event.
Tire and auto parts firms report strong show participation with orders long delayed finally placed. Out of town motorists flock to the event as demonstrations flourish in dry conditions. Jack son and Jogan cars dealer is busy with over 30 New England agents and predicts a rise in light delivery wagons for Maine New Hampshire and Vermont next season.
A busy exhibition day saw Lyman, president of the American Gine Company, buy a Matheson touring car from Roy Faye while Ford, Peerless, and Reo cars sold well. James Tinscott reported sales exceeding expectations as every exhibitor’s car moved, and Welch, Pierce, Marmon, and Winton entries drew strong interest from visitors. The Glidden tour buzz lingered with several participants considering entries, though few Boston residents have signed up yet.
The annual ocean power boat race begins July 18 from Marblehead to New Rochelle Yacht Club covering about 270 miles. A large field is expected with local boats likely prominent as the start unfolds in home waters. Last year the Boston boat Hopalong owned by Daniel F. Hallett of the Boston Yacht Club won in 30 hours 42 minutes 35 seconds, a course record.
Nat Butler bets on himself to beat Jimmy Moran in a fast pace sprint at Park Square track. Moran, famed as the hardest plugger, will ride to cover the wager. Pro sprinters race a mile miss and out, plus a longer sprint. amateurs enter two events.
Willie Moody of Philadelphia defeated Amby McGarry of New York in the windup of the Spring Garden A C. Moody controlled the bout from the start and won easily throughout.
Bert Keyes of Philadelphia defeats Johnny Summers of England in six rounds in Schenectady New York to win the final of a stay bout staged by the American Athletic Club.
The University of Pennsylvania defeated Princeton University 40 to 13 in a intercollegiate dual swimming meet held in Philadelphia.
In response to inquiry from Donald M’Leod of South Hadley Mass the record is 24 feet 7 14 inches set by Meyer Prinstein of Syracuse in Philadelphia on April 28 1900.
Coach Wray filled in at number four for Harvard as Lunt was unable to report. The varsity shell worked upstream to Brighton bridge with Blagden noting a starboard rudder due to the extra push from the four oars. Morgan led the crew, while Sargent steadies in the second shell and aims to return next week.
American heavyweight Tommy Burns reports a slight eye injury and awaits a possible postponement of his Dublin match with Jem Roche on March 11. Promoters fear rescheduling would harm a sold out crowd. Johnson also seeks a Burns bout on generous terms. club cannot match. Burns offers to wait until returning to the United States to meet Johnson.
Cora Harris of Haverhill chief woman skater in the country has issued a challenge after Adelaide De Vorak defeated George Schedell at Park Square rink. De Vorak accepted to race a half mile tonight, with Harris racing tonight at the half mile distance.
The Page Class team of Roxbury will play the Dorchester A A team tonight at Vine Street Hall. Dorchester features Daly Hoernle Geridini Hayes and Armstrong as the lineup. A top basketball game of the year is anticipated.
Oswald Kirby of the Englewood Club and L D Pierce of Woodland survived today's semi finals in the annual club championship. Both matches were decided on the home green with medal scores of 75 and 77. Thirty six finals in both divisions will close the tournament tomorrow.
Princeton defeated Cornell 4 2 in a wrestling meet held in Princeton New Jersey. The victory came with Princeton winning four of the six bouts on the card tonight.
Two school records broken and a dramatic relay for the school championship highlighted Roxbury Latin School's two day outdoor interclass meet. Bart Connolly led a fast 40 yard dash to victory amid heats, while Conway sped to a 2m 37s 10 yard run.
A six bids for the Pilgrim monument contract to build a 250 foot granite and concrete tower atop Town Hill Provincetown. Maguire & OHeron of Milton won with 73865. Remaining bids ranged to 119960 by Booth Brothers and Hurricane Island Granite. Construction to finish by end of 1909.
Johnny Coulon defeats young Terry McGovern in a ten round bout at the Pavilion in Los Angeles. Coulon fought hard every inch of the way to secure the decision.
Glued wood manufacturers from many states met in secret in Indianapolis to discuss cooperation not trust formation. They announced the aim to "stick together" in this informal agreement seeking collective action.
William C. Parker for petitioners claims Mayor Bullock was elected through vote purchases. The final day of hearings featured sharp charges from both factions. Bullock defended his two months in office and home rule while promising diligent service.
Fire Commissioner Bonner aged 69 died at his home 636 West End Avenue of pneumonia after 49 years of active service in the city. He was renowned as one of the world’s most brilliant firefighters.
With three principals absent, J F Barry A W Fox and M Morgan for the United States faced Great Britain at Brooklyn. C S Howell drew with W Ward on board six as Libaire Schweitzer and Robinson joined in. Experts anticipate a US victory around 5 12 to 4 12 despite a clock hiccup at board seven. Play resumes tomorrow at eight with a one hour break at two.
Harry Lewis cannot make the weight for the planned bout with Jimmy Gardner at the Armory A. A. next Wednesday and refuses to proceed with catchweights. Gardner agrees to catchweight. Lewis declines. Next week no Armory A. A. bouts but wrestling champ George Hackenschmidt will give an exhibition. New England and national amateur boxing championships close today with entries from Lill and Brown. The New England event moves to Cyprus Well Cambridge Monday night. national title at Mechanics Building next week. Rochester plans a 10 round lightweight title bout Jimmy Briggs vs Billy Connaty March 1. Larry Temple seeks heavyweight meets anywhere from 148 to 154 pounds.
Winthrop High beat Gloucester High 33 to 10 in a rough last night game. Players from both teams showed defense and hustle as the hosts pulled away in the second period.
Dr W M Stinson, driving a high horsepower car with three occupants, won the Jacksonville Miami road race finishing at noon by more than 100 miles in Miami Florida.
A summary noting a year of notable events and accomplishments covered by The Sunday Chronicle over the past year. Highlights include community projects, cultural events, and local milestones celebrated by residents and organizations.
By Daniel J Dwyer with legends and stories of Ire land s patron saint the article explores the real mystery behind the theft and the lasting legends surrounding Saint Patrick. A separate thread details a prominent Back Bay couple deciding on a divorce.
A well known advocate argues husbands neglect their children, urging fathers to share duties and engage more in parenting activities. The remark follows surveys showing gaps in paternal involvement and calls for cultural change.
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