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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1906
Page
8
Forty thousand visitors flocked to the auto show as White steamers drew praise for their design and durability. Enthusiasm centered on the Victoria front seats and refined interiors while bets on fastest four cylinder cars sparked chatter. Notables like John D. Long and J. H. MacAlman mingled with attendees as racing plans for a Vanderbilt cup loomed.
Over a hundred entries mark the Boston College open games and dual meet with Holy Cross to be held in the college gymnasium tonight. Events include 25 yard dash 440 yard run 880 yard run and relay with many named participants from both schools listed in detail.
The New England Engine and Boat Association hosts a breakfast at 9 AM in the department C Mechanics' building. Wardle reports 65 million dollars in autos built by association members in three years. 76 percent of gasoline car business last year. Rambler, National, Reo, and Winton displays draw crowds as sales and factory expansions are announced. A Wayne racer is prepared for Cape May races with Deacon Holme to drive.
Myron Townsend surveys grit as a path to success citing John J. McGraw’s early pro debut and rapid club offers. He weighs college athletic control, training table debates, and the push for stricter governance, while praising fighters like Jeffries and Sullivan for readiness to fight and market roster leverage.
The A A U Boston interscholastic controversy erupts as many competitors were unregistered with the A A U leading to potential suspensions for all who faced them. Boston Interscholastic Athletic Association accused of lax registration enforcement. Crowley and peers face unclear penalties as players learned of suspensions secondhand.
Harvard rowing reshuffles lineups with Dan Newhall replacing Tappan at No 2 in the second eight and Guild holding No 7 in the varsity. The changes touch varsity and second eight boats as Gill, Corbett, and Simmons shift positions and new roles are assigned across the four-oar and stroke crews.
The Massachusetts Y M C A holds its annual indoor athletic meet at the Newton Y M C A this evening with 13 associations expected. Attleboro Chelsea Lynn Melrose Somerville Worcester Cambridge Boston Newton Malden Fall River Brockton and Lowell will be represented.
The Clan Cameron tug of war team accepts a challenge from the Thomas Francis Meagher team to pull off a match at the Music Hall East Boston on May 5 or 12 with stakes from 50 to 200 dollars per side.
About 100 boys and girls from the Perkins Institute for the Blind will visit the show today. Last year the invitation was extended and the children toured booths, examining cars with careful hand movements.
Advertiser warns shoppers to compare hat prices before buying, noting Wolf's My Clothier’s corner Hanover and Portland streets offers $1.97 hats and suggesting customers verify value before purchase.
Dedham March 14 Gordon A McKinnon a noted semi pro catcher for Norwood faced Judge Emery Grover in Northern Norfolk District Court. He was found guilty and fined ten dollars on each complaint for assault and battery on his wife and on Miss Etta J Duncan.
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