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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1917
Page
10
A short series draws on detective motifs as a spy narrative unfolds with nods to Sherlock Holmes, presenting terse cases and sharp wit in a vintage detective style. The fragment hints at intrigue, deduction, and coded clues shaping a literary homage.
The Yacht Racing Union of Massachusetts regatta at City Point yesterday rewarded South Boston Yacht Club results across classes Stranger Shadow Lynx Louise Lady and Clarita in varied handicaps. Comm Lane presided as Mayor Curley awarded trophies while Arthur Fuller led judges and McGarry chaired the organizing committee.
George R. J. Boggs defeated his brother Charles R. Boggs 6-1 6-3 5-7 6-1 to win Class A in the Arlington Heights Tennis Club annual championship singles. F Leighton and Carl W. Patriquin also earned cups in the event.
The Central Club of Somerville floated a service flag bearing 10 stars from its clubhouse yesterday during special ceremonies. The club is noted as Somerville’s oldest and one of its wealthiest, with a prominent Highland avenue corner location at Central street.
One of the series important games for the private school championship will be staged at Concord this afternoon as the Middlesex School eleven faces St Mark’s School of Southboro in an annual matchup.
Swampscott High defeated Mechanic Arts School of Boston yesterday afternoon at Swampscott by 6 to 0. Nies recovered a fumble by a teammate and returned it 35 yards for the only touchdown.
The Revere High School eleven played a 0-0 contest with South Boston High School at Paul Revere Park in Revere yesterday morning.
Everett High beat Brookline High 13 to 0 at Tech Field Brookline yesterday in a closely contested game. Everett dominated with higher energy and team play.
Waltham High overwhelmed Tilton Seminary 46 to 0 at home yesterday afternoon. Captain Frank Smith led the assault with five touchdowns, powering the local eleven to a decisive victory.
Malden High routed Melrose High yesterday afternoon at Malden Field in a Suburban League game, winning 45 to 0. The lopsided score highlighted Malden’s offense and defense in a dominant hometown victory.
Medford High extended its winning streak with a forenoon victory over Rindge Tech 10 to 0 at Fulton Street grounds Nedford in the Suburban league.
Gloucester High defeated Newburyport High 87 to 0 in the season opener at Newburyport. The win marks a dominant debut for Gloucester’s football squad against the host school.
Four feature bouts drew a large crowd at Commercial A. C. in Boston yesterday. Tony Vatlin of Brighton defeated Young Rector of New Jersey in a 10 round decision after filling in for Joe Mooney. Shaver O'Brien beat Dan McCormack in a close 10 rounder. Pat Owens of Cambridge outboxed Young Marine of Bridgeport in a 10 round match. Kid Patten of Buffalo, a 200 pounder, outscored Carlo Armstrong of Boston in the eight round opener.
Boston College High and Boston Latin School battled to a scoreless on Alumni Field in Newton yesterday morning. Both teams showed offense potential as Latin reached BC High's 5 yard line but could not convert.
Soldiers from Fort Banks win a tug of war against Naval Reserves at Boston Common Columbus Day meet before a large crowd. Open events see wins by W Downey and Harold Weeks while military and naval closed events crown R W Prout and S Saltmarsh with relay victors Saltmarsh Morrison Roberts and Prout leading Naval Reserves to first place.
Georgetown built a 26 to 0 victory over Springfield YMCA College in a game played in Georgetown. The Washington collegians scored two first period touchdowns on sharp end runs and passes, added a second period score by a running play, and sealed the win with a third period touchdown after recovering a punt at Springfield’s five yard line followed by a line plunge.
Chicago Oct 12 Frank Gotch longtime world wrestling champion is seriously ill in Chicago He arrived with Mrs Gotch from Humboldt Indiana en route to Hot Springs Ark and was taken to a city hospital where doctors suspected a kidney ailment and will continue diagnosis
Winthrop High defeated Natick High 7 to 0 yesterday afternoon. The sole touchdown came after a forward pass from Sullivan to Burke, who ran 20 yards for the score.
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