Elkes Falls Again to Champion at Charles River Park
In a 25 mile motor paced race at Charles River Park, Albert Champion defeated Harry Elkes for the sixth straight time as Stinson trailed. Motors failed for Stinson and Elkes late, allowing Champion to pull away. Elkes faded, and Champion won by a lap before mechanical breakdowns ended the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Elkes
Charles River Park
Albert Champion
Snlkes
Raaday
Wi Stinson
Tikes
Champion
Idhkes
Stinson
Elkes
Shim O
Samson
Silkes
Gately
Trout
IL. BK
Tie
Mikes
Glens Falls
Cambridge
W. G. Holbrook
Walthour Wins Brief Revere Pace After Race Is Stopped
A crowd of 4900 saw a paced cycle race at Revere halted after eight miles as Walthour built a commanding lead over Moran and Nelson. Moran's fall and mechanical issues with Nelson’s tandem ended the race with Walthour earning first prize and agreeing to an exhibition ride against Moran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revere
Walthour
Moran
Joe Nelson
White
Nelson
Lyman Myers
W. I.tenzler
Pields
Gandette
Sawyer
Bennett
Fields
Myers
Boston Carismen Win at Essex Regatta Day
Essex Sep 1 The ninth annual picnic and field day of St Josephs and Father Mathews associations drew over 4000. The 14th annual N E A R A regatta featured several races with mixed results. East Boston A A won junior eight and B A A took senior eight while Fries Point crew sank and four-oared events saw multiple capsizes. Various single and four-oared shells were contested with times noted. Athletic events followed with sprints and mid distance races won by multiple clubs amid a lively, sometimes chaotic program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex
St. Joseph's
T. A S
Lynn
Mathews
Peabody
Centennial Grove
Picniec
Jeffries Point
East Boston
A. A
K. J. Glasset
Teftfries Point R. A
W. Coffey
St. Joseph's A. A
G. W. Weiss
West India
Riverside B.C
M. Dwyer
J. Toomey
J. McAutliffe
L. Oleary
Columbia Rowing Assocation
R. O'Neil
C. Sullivan
Stafford
G. Greer
Farragut Bo
W. Leons
T. Dennesses
T. Therrien
E. Moran
West Iyon B.C
T. Dineen
W. Murphy
D. Dineen
W. Bergen
St. Alphonsus A
HW. K. Mackman
W. Moley
J Iackson
G. Toomey
Miriam B
Saw
Burkhardt
Richerds
Colimbian A. A
White
Gore
W. Moran
Keefe
Toston
A.J . Boston
Smith
Sullivan
Riordan
G. A
Pronk
Connelly
City Borne A
Rowan
BLY
B. Taeohe
North Cambricke
Brawley
St. Alphonsus
Poor racing at Marblehead Mastern Yacht Club race
The Mastern Yacht Club special race at Marblehead suffered many disqualifications due to course errors. Only the IS FOOT KNOCKABOUTS and 18-foot K classes finished properly, with Rattler defeating Savage in the knockabouts and Scape goat beating Suzanne in the handicap. The event was to be re sailed Saturday Sept 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marblehead
Mastern Yacht Club
Lynn Yacht Club
Nahant
Scapegoat
Suzanne
Rattler
Savage
Pilot
Porcupine
Thelema
Chasea
Sebomook
Rowena
Yareo
Sally IV
Dragon
Louise
Sintram
Tunipoo
Darthea
Calypso Leads Lynn Yacht Fleet in Labor Day Regatta
The Lynn Yacht Club’s Labor Day regatta set a record with fewer protests and one accident. Calypso won the 2-foot class. Thecla and Mildred Sr. claimed Class F after a close run. Wawenock triumphed in 13-footers with Lobster second facing possible disqualification on a protest. Thordis won the handicap division. many boats competed and judges to rule on disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Lynn Yacht Club
Calypso
Thecla
Mildred Sr
Wawenock
Lobster
Commodore Russell
The
Boston
Biza
Tokalon
Walada
Thordis
Cape Cod
Hanley
Surprises in Harlem at 18th Middle States Regatta
New York September 1 Frank Wesselly of the Bohemian B C defeated Loulis Scholes of the Toronto Rowing Club at the Harlem River regatta. Dauntless R C of New York set a mile record in the junior eight with 4 23 4 and Crowley of Worcester won the junior single. Harlem R C's Fred Fuessell won the senior singles by a length. Arundel B B C of Baltimore took junior and intermediate four oared gigs. Quakers from Pennsylvania Barge led the senior four-oared shell to victory by half a length. Dauntless Rowing Club won the senior eight oared shells defeating Harlem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Loulis Scholes
Toronto
Frank Wesselly
Bohemian B. C
Middle States Regatta Association
Harlem
R. C
Arundel Bb. C
Haltimore
Bohemian
Nassau
Pennsylvania
Barge
Philadelphia
Institute of Newark
N. J
Duchess at horse show draws Newport society crowd
The Newport horse show opened in Newport Rhode Island with large attendance from Narragansett Pier and Jamestown cottagers. Duchess of Marlborough and her mother Mrs H P Belmont with Joseph Widener occupied boxes as Grand Duke Boris of Russia arrived with Mr and Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt and Mrs Ogden Goelet drawing notable attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
Bowler Beats Kramer in Wallsburg Bout in Newark Crowd
About 5000 spectators watched Champion Kramer lose to J. B. Bowler of Chicago in Wallsburg today. The event drew a large Newark audience with boxing action dominating the sports page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
WN. J
Kramer
Wallsburg
J. B. Bowler
Chicago
Fels-Naptha Praised As Superior Soap By Advertisers
An advertisement declares Fels-Naptha as ten times better than any ordinary soap, contrasting it with other brands and elevating its performance beyond standard cleansing products. The claim emphasizes superior cleaning power in a bold promotional stance.
New Worlds Jumping Record at Celtic Park
Dr. B J Mulligan of the Knickerbocker Athletic Club set a new world record at Celtic Park in New York as he completed 10 standing long jumps covering 116 feet 31 and 2 inches. He beat Ray C Ewry, who held the American records, and helped Knickerbocker win the team prize with 22 points while New York Athletic Club finished second with 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
B. J. Mulligan
Knickerbocker Athletic Club
Nonantums of Newton win hand tub prize at Framingham
The Nonantums of Newton, John Hargedon foreman, won 250 dollars for a 164 ft 11 1 2 in hand tub play-out under Framingham Veteran Firemen's Relief Association. Chicopee Veterans took second, Protector 3 of Brockton third, and Washington of Revere fourth. Framingham beat Natick in a steam fire engine contest with a 216 ft 3 in stream and also won the 220 yard hose race from Natick.
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Soutit
Framingham
Nonantums
Newton
John Hargedon
Framingham Veteran Firemen's Relief Association
Chicope Veterans of
Chicopee
Protector 3
Brockton
Washington Company
Revere
Natick
Ramingham
Haverhill Picnic Draws 20000 As Gaelic Final, Purses Awarded
About 20,000 attended the Haverhill Central Labor Union picnic. The Emeralds beat the Shamrocks 6 to 0 in Gaelic football. A noon barbecue and 3 PM political symposium featured speakers from Trades Unionism, Democratic, Republican and Socialist camps. Father Mathew club defeated Cinders 18 to 5 in basketball, winning a $60 purse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
Haverhill Central Labor Union
Emeralds of
Shamrocks of
G. R. Gordon
Charles Hamlin
Boston
Democratic Party
Senator Frost
Igwrence
Republicans
Morris B. Gibbs
Worcester
Hamlin
Father Mathew Club
Slaverhill
Cinders
Lawerence
Vanderbilt horses win two Paris races in Prix Pommerage
In Paris on September 1, W. K. Vanderbilt’s Quos Ego ridden by Thompson won the Prix Pommerage. Vanderbilt’s Biltmore finished third in the Prix des Allees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
St. Claw
W. K. Vanderbilt
Thompson
Collinson Wins Bear Till Golf Cup at Wakefield
At Bear Till Golf Club Wakefield an 18 hole handicap stroke event produced a win for F. E. Collinson with a net 74 securing the cup. The-day featured steady play and competitive scores from the field at the September 1 meet.
Gail Hamilton Wins Futurity at Charter Oak Grand Circuit
Hartford Sept 1 The $10 000 Futurity for 8 year olds opened the Charter Oak Grand Circuit meet. Gail Hamilton won first money after six heats in a close battle with John Me. Best time 2 15 1 2. Red Robe placed third, Wilque won the 2 30 trot, with Rhythmic second. In 2 19 trot Rohan won in straight heats. The 2 07 pace saw Carl Wilkes take first in the last two heats. $1500 purse split among top three heats. Best times listed for each race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Corin
Gail Hamilton
John Me
Wig Wag
Pennsylvania
Red Robe
Macon
Wilque
Zephyr
Geers
Rohan
Carl Wilkes
Bay State oHuts Win A Trophy
Bay State oHuts win a trophy as sharp shooters converge at Sea Girt New Jersey for the Hilton trophy match. Squadron A of New York leads the carbine team at 208 of 230. Battery A M V M tops the revolver team with 540 total and a trophy. Squadron A New York takes second and Troop A Maryland first? team. The interclub rifle championship goes to Cottage Rifle and Revolver Association Jersey City with 342. Eighth Massachusetts Lynn scores 240 led by individual marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J
Squadron A
New York
Heavy Artillery
Tropp A. Maryland
Battery
Amory
Corporal Hale
A. F. Chamberlain
J. C. Cobb
Charles Wolcott
United States
Cottage Rifle and Revolver Association of
Jersey City
Company I
Massachusetts
Lynn
Vereival
Hanson
Dawson
Leavitt
Clark
Champion Beats Mlean In Tough 23 Mile Race
Albert Champion defeated Hugh McLean by 13 laps at the Revereever track after a long day of racing and a midrace tire issue. McLean led early but Champion surged past by mile 17 and maintained the pace through two miles to win. Events included multiple heat results in amateur divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Champion
Hugh McLean
Revereever
McLean
Champion
Ted By
Tine Danes
McLoom
Vccen MO Fog
Raceretsenee Liesay
Chamption
Champlion
SE Nti
Nes
Ampion Eos
Boi Sna
Matt Downey
C. L. Kimball
S. J. Shattuck
Dan Andriski
William Younte
Goldman
H. P. Ingraham
H. M. Abbott
A. RR. Urquhart
Inaraham
Younle
Aldriskt
Shattuck
Caledonian Grove Labor Day Picnic Draws Clan Parade
A Boston Labor Day gathering features Campbells Camerons Ramseys Mc Gregors and other clans marching from South Station to Caledonian Grove in Highland dress. Over 7000 attend athletic events with winners in hammer hop step and jump shot put and various races as Clan Cameron wins tug of war and Campbells take second. Music and dancing follow with Scottish songs echoing as trains return crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Quincy City
South Station
Caledonian Grove
Sumner Street
Boys' Brigade
East Boston
the Grove
Tleing
Cameron
East Bosten
Annie Laurie
Scotland
B. F. Stewart
J. A. McDonald
W. B. Scott
J. T. McNeil
John A. McDonald
A. S. Mclean
J. L. McKenzie
James Qurant
John Smith
Marr
Peebles
Co. Stewart
G. Stewart
P. Mathison
William Ross
J. Q. Hemitter
B. FF. Stewart
G. T. McNeil
FE. H. McLean
A. D. Hamilton
R. T. McLennan
P. McPhee
Bo F. Stewart
FH. McLean
James Grant
Thomas Wilson
BE. H. McLean
Vermont election viewed as likely to go to legislature
In White River Junction Vermont on September 1 voters anticipate a bitter state election with many predicting no statewide Governor and Lieutenant Governor majority and a fall to the Legislature. Candidates Foster Haskins Clement McCullough and others divide opinion as theory splits between local option and liquor law support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White River Junction
Vermont
General Assembly
H. J. Foster
Burlington
Kittridge Haskins
Brat
Local Option League
Mr. Clement
General McCullough
McCullough
Deguichard Wins Close 2 Mile Pace at Colosseum
Basil Deguichard defeated Tarry Elkes by a lap and a half in a tight 2 mile motor paced race at the Colosseum in Providence. The distance was completed in 7 minutes 8 8/16 seconds. Thomas Norton won the half mile handicap from 10 yards, with E. F. Root second. Root also led the five mile open, with Sam Sulkin second, though officials from the Revere track questioned the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walthour
Inapa
Bork G Sronie
Moran
Joe Nelson
Nelson
Fields
Gaudette
Kk. F. Root
C. L. Kimball
Root
Sam Sulkin
W. J. Potter
Potter
Kerrison
Kimball
E. F. Root
H. P. Ingraham
William Younie
F. P. Shattuck
Younie
Sulkin
J. J. McKinnon
TH. P. Ape Malay
F. l L. Partridge
Hl. M. Abbott
William Younte
C. K. Kimball
F. B. Shattuck
H. I. Ingraham
Providence
R. I
Basil Deguichard
Tarry Elkes
Colosseum
danm@er
Thomas Norton
Melrose
Boston
Revere
Mitchell Leads Philadelphia Labor Day Tribute Parade
Labor Day in Philadelphia drew a record turnout as President John Mitchell spoke twice during a parade of nearly ten thousand workers and a large picnic. About $10,000 from the picnic proceeds was given to the miners' union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
John Mitchell
Mitchell
Miners’ Union
Drowned Yachter Nickerson Fails Return From Race
Oscar Nickerson, 35, a top prize winner in Pleasant Bay Yacht Club races, died when his yacht capsized en route home from the event. He leaves a widow and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatham
Oscar Nickerson
Pleasant Bay Yacht Club
Nickerson
Labor Day races at Readville crown trotting heats
Dorchester Gentlemen's Driving Club hosted Labor Day contests at Readville with five races on the card. Three completed before darkness halted two events, the 2:23 class and slow class, leaving unfinished heats to be run this afternoon. Yellow Boy emerged in the 2:30 event after a late surge past Lackawanna, while India Panis won the 2:20 trot and Rondo captured the 2:16 trot or pace in two straight heats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester Gentlemen's Driving Club
Readville
Yellow Boy
Lackawanna
Metor
India Panis
Rondo
Ob.p.sia
Adoc Lnrisareantinee
Gladys M
Tr. N
CIA
B. G
I. Young
I. W. Hickey
Briggs
G. W. D'Ares
W. W. Saylor
Bo G
Barry
A. M. Newhert
McNary's
Hal
BR. Y. Woodbmry
Captain Tall
Batdoelg
Nelle Bly
Mosser
India
Inc
B. G. Yellow Boy
L. E. Bil
Os Catuno
Br. m
Henderson
Rive Hill Boy
B. Gg
PF. O
Sadie
Belmont
A.M. Johnson
Oxide
P. Gallup
Dexter
I. O. Waddock
Timo
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Eave Tee -Choanimfon
Champton
Champion Stinson
Championnson
Tinson
Inson
A. W. McDonald
Patsey Logan
H. M. Belt
Fred Graham
J. Carroll
BL Crowell
H. P. Farnham
Joseph Deecan
G. Holbrook
A. Wwothonmmbd
A. BR. Urquhart
Charles McCoonell
Louis Mettling
Charles McConnell
I. S
Lawrence
A. D
Irving
Acta
Cor
H.W. Poster
Frank Brewster
Calypso Led
Lynn Yachting
Stebbins
CLA
Duke Boris
E. D. Jordan and
A. C. Burrage
South Framingham
Vanderbilt
Collinson
Eutority
BAY State Ohuts
M’lean
Open Games
D. Gill
A. M. Fraser
W. H. McDonald
William Johnson
Thomas Keane
Ed Hobbs
Hjerberg
Wiliam Johnston
Violet Wood
Pole Vanit
J. P., Powers
J. McDonald
William Manning
Hjertberg
D. Brown
Highland Filng
Ivy Kepple
Sutliff
Christina Wood
T. Keane
FE. Knbbs
Ty. Questen
T. Questen
Tom Keane
S. Questen
Firet
Mahoney
Perrie
Purcell
Hobba
Manning
Essing
Carer
Mathird
McLeod
Kanaly
Williams
Hiferberg
Powers
McDonald
McNeil
Deguichard
Iiree
Ronnie Patehen
T. R. Galvin
Rex
Albert Fellows
Balkam
Arris
Hindsween ” Nagania
Gallup
Elving
Br. G
Toby
Carey Keith
Cleseeas
Haicut
Freese
B’way
N.Y
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