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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1909

Page

8

School crews start Monday in local rowing and baseball

Preparations for schoolboy rowing are complete with B A A boat houses moved to the Cambridge riverbank and coaches O Leary and Graney ready to guide the crews. Harvard backing and Boston Athletic Association support boost youth rowing while baseball prospects at English High and Everett High show busy spring practices ahead of season opens.

Cambridge Charles River O'Leary Graney John Richardson Harvard Crimson Boston Athletic Association Union Boat Club Somerville High

Strenuous 48 Hours for Non-Stop Maxwell

The Maxwell non-stop car has faced the most strenuous 48 hours of the week long run. If the current pace continues, about 6000 miles will be covered by next Wednesday night, reaching half of the total 10000 miles.

Maxwell

Attell Knocks Out Tom White in Eighth Round

In Dayton Ohio on March 26, former Hebrew champion Benny Attell defeated Chicago challenger Tommy White by knockout in the eighth round after a durable but one sided contest. White lasted only two rounds with ineffective blows as Attell controlled the pace and delivered the decisive finish.

Dayton, O Attell Tommy White Chicago White

Tinker Predicts Red Sox Win and Cubs Chase

Joe Tinker, former star shortstop, backs the Boston Americans to win the pennant if they build teamwork. He rates Boston as the strongest spring club, cites Cubs competition, and notes roster shuffles and waivers as Lake trims his roster ahead of Nashville and Cincinnati trips.

Memphis Tenn Boston Americans Red Sox Cubs Joe Tinker MecGraw Tinker Detroit Spencer Fred Lake Boston Lou Criger St. Louis Joe Wood Memphians Nashville Cincinnati Civilization

Red Sox to Move Grounds Rumor Reemerges

The rumor of the Boston Red Sox relocating the American League grounds to Forest Hills resurfaces. Proponents cite Tremont Street subway removal hurting patron transportation, while owner Mr. Taylor is likely to resist change unless necessary, keeping current quarters unless a last resort.

Tremont Street Saylor Forest Trills Taylor

Sutton Triumphs Over Cutler in International Billiards

In New York on March 26 George Sutton of Chicago faced A. G. Cutler of Boston in the night game of the international billiard tournament. Cutler won the bank and made a 50 break. Sutton followed with a 92 break in the eighth and a 53 in the tenth as he built a large lead. Sutton extended his advantage with a 148 in the 12th, finishing Sutton 500 Cutler 283 after a clever masse and a miscue. In the afternoon Slosson defeated Cline 500 to 455.

New York George Sutton Chicago A. G. Cutler Boston Sutton Cutler Slosson Cline

Fiat Cyclone Dominates Day tona Beach Meet

On the final day Ralph dePalma drove the Fiat Cyclone to a walk over for the Minneapolis trophy. The car also won the mile invita tion and the eight mile handicap in 8 45 net. Fred Hill set a 1 19 4 5 for a bicycle mile behind a locomotive. Elmer C. Collins rode a mile in 58 3 5 seconds behind the Fiat Cyclone. W G Chappelle won the 20 mile motor cycle event in 17 21 over Walter Goerke after a neck and neck race.

Daytona Fla Ralph dePalma DePalma Aultman Buick Fred Hill Murphy Long Island Elmer C. Collins Lynn Mass W. G. Chappelle New York Walter Goerke Brooklyn N. Y

Sullivan to Meet Kubiak at Washington Club

Jack Twin Sullivan will face Al Kubiak at the Washington Sporting Club in Philadelphia on Monday April 5.

Jack Twin Kubiak Jack Twin Sullivan al Kubiak Washington Sporting Club Philadelphia

Langford Keeps Busy With Fights Before England Trip

Sam Langford, managed by Joe Woodman, has two more bouts before sailing for England. He fights Morris Harris in Brooklyn and John Wille in Philadelphia as he seeks tough opponents, while hoping to secure a 20 round match with Jack Johnson in London. Packy McFarland is set to challenge Bat Nelson for the lightweight title, with McFarland arriving today for training at the Armory AA.

Sam. Langford Joe Woodman Sam Langford England Morris Harris Philadelphia Brooklyn John Wille Chicago Samuel Harris Wille Ketchell Jack Johnson London Johnson Sam McVey Joe Jeanette National Sporting Club Nelson Packy McFarland Dave Deshler Armory A. A McFarland Armory A. A Deshler Cambridge Tommy Quill

Wireless From The Big Camps In Memphis And Augusta

A garbled wartime style note mentions Jake Stahl and Thielman shaping baseball weather and tinware, Harold Niles and Amby McConnell on the river, Spencer kept as a model, and trainer Jeems Neary guiding jumps. It also references Doc Green, Gus Corner, Bill Sweeney, and John McCullough in a fragmented scene.

Memphis Tenn Jake Stahl Jake Jake Thielman Harold Niles Harry Amby McConnell Doc Green Spencer Augusta Bowerman Gus Corner Gus Jeems Neary Jeems John McCullough Bill Sweeney

Weston at Buffalo Ends Slow Day

Edward Payson Weston finished his day in Buffalo at 11:30 with a slow pace of about three miles per hour. The route he traveled was heavily muddy, slowing him considerably as he neared the city line.

Weston Buffalo N. Y Edward Payson Weston

Adams Square alleys and firms names list

A fragmented ledger style listing of names and numbers appears to enumerate alley residents or businesses in Adams Square. Entities include Jackson Curtis Wrenn Bros Bond Goodwin Towle Pitzer Paine Webber Gay Sturgis Wiggin Elwell Co A Putnam ManS emesanveecee numbers such as 4 448 28 429 430 179 424 44 52 and 14%1292. 445-1309 20-1250 427%-1300 13 414-1317.

Adams Square Jackson, Curtis Wrenn Bros Bond Goodwin Towle Pitzer Paine Webber Gay & Sturgis Wiggin & Elwell Co. A Putnam

Sudbury alloys totals and local clerical figures

Fragmentary local ledger style notes show numbers linked to Somerville clerks and firms. Entries list totals and contact lines for several entities with paired figures such as 400 450 425-1265 and 4926 418 485-1329, suggesting financial or inventory tallies.

Sudbury Tesipa Somerville Clerks

Elite League Kite Alleys Score Summary

Roslindale reports 1.3 sRssTotals amid unclear data. The fragment mentions numbers 4285 420 456 and 1304 with references to ERODE Cols and piain's lane in a partial score context.

sRssTotals Roslindale

Jeffries Cuts Down On His Meals For Weight Loss

Jim Jeffries plans lighter eating and two meals daily to shed weight while training. He will skip breakfast, have a light noon meal, and a hearty dinner after 6. He aims to harden his feet with daily roadwork and gymnasium stunts at the Armory A. A.

Jim Jeffries Orpheum Theatre Jeffries Armory A. A

Noble's Fourth Class Victors at Outdoor Meet

The Noble and Greenough School outdoor class meet at Dexter Field Brookline saw the fourth class win with 22 points, the fifth class close with 17. Homer Sweetzer dominated the 60-yard dash, while O. Poasland won the 30-yard dash and HH Hutchins impressed by placing in every event he entered.

Noble & Greenough School Dexter Vield Brookline Homer Sweetzer O. Poasland TJ. Hutchins M. Weston HH. Hutchins

George Price Vet Dead of Paris Crew Fame

The veteran oarsman George Price, of St John New Brunswick, member of the world champion Paris crew, died after a long illness at his home. Survived by three sons John W Somerville MA W B Brockton MA George NY and daughter Mrs Warnock of Revere MA. Elijah Ross is only surviving member of the quartet. Price formerly served as a revenue officer on Eastern Steamship Company steamers.

ST. John N. B George Price Paris Elijah Ross Wallace Ross Price Eastern Steamship Company Seine Samuel Hulton Robert Fulton James Price George Chelsea Mass John W Somerville W. B Brockton New York Mrs. Warnock Revere

Athletic Trophy For Newton Y M C A

Newton wins the state meet championship trophy with 17½ points on six events led by top performances. Boston follows with 16 points Holyoke 10, based on the best five performances scoring 5 4 3 2 1 per event.

Newton Newton Association Boston Holyoke

America Likely to Keep Chess Trophy

In the 11th annual Anglo American match at Hotel Lavexy London the Americans led with two wins after today’s play. A. B. Hodges of Staten Island and H. B. Voigt of Philadelphia won on boards three and four, suggesting the Sir George Newnes trophy may stay in American hands if no upsets occur tomorrow.

New York Brooklyn Chess Clut Hotel Lavexy London George Newnes Wer A. B. Hodges Staten Island H. B. Voigt Philadelphia

Doves Again Defeated by Regulars in 4 to 1 Showdown

Augusta March 26 Regulars rout Squads 4 to 1 as hitters struggle. Lindaman, Pierce and Chappelle three innings each for Regulars while White Barrett Donahue work three for Squads. Sweeney triples for first tally. two eighth inning hits save shutout for Squads. Doves prepare for Newark Braves led by Iron Man McGinnity.

Augusta Bowerman White Barrett Donahue Lindaman Pierce Chappelle Eachman Big Mike Bill Sweeney Peaches Graham Jim Ball Ball Graham Becker Stein R. Th. Po A. BE Red Bates Ewes Beck Ca Dahlen Sweeney Puu Starr Thomas McCarthy Ide Roultes Tuckey Ferguson Peters Keck Ritchey

Armory A A A amateur boxing tourney draws many entries

Entries pour in for the Armory A A A amateur boxing tournament set for next Friday night. Open classes include 115 125 155 and 19 pounds with several special bouts. This is the only amateur show before the national championships. Entries close Monday with J F Walsh 641 Tremont Street.

Armory A. A J. F. Walsh Tremont Street

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