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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1916

Page

10

Pay Honor To Dead Pastor In Roxbury

Several thousand parishioners viewed the body of Rev. Joseph H Gallagher at St Patrick's Roxbury from the rectory to the church. A solemn requiem mass will be held at 10 o'clock with Bishop Anderson pronouncing final absolution.

St. Patrick’s Parish Roxbury Joseph H. Gallagher Holy Name Society Magazine Dudley Father Gallagher Anderson M. J. Scanlan Catholic Charitable Bureau Mer. Splaine P. R St. Joseph’s Church Mar. Patterson

Free Prescription to Restore Eyes Without Glasses Ad

An advertisement from Philadelphia promotes Bon-Opto tablets as a home remedy to improve eye health. It claims many users reduced or eliminated dependence on glasses after using a solution of Bon-Opto in water, with testimonials from a man and a woman and a city physician endorsing the product.

Philadelphia Lewis United States

St. Alphonsus Boat Club Dominates Labor Day Regatta

The St. Alphonsus Boat Club led the 28th annual Labor Day regatta on the Charles River Basin winning four firsts one second and one third. In the feature senior eight event Nautilus Boat Club of Long Island trailed as St. Alphonsus led by over five lengths with Springfield Boat Club taking second.

St. Alphonsus Boat Club Charles River Basin Nautilus Boat Club Long Island St. Alphonsus Springfield Boat Club

Rowing meets amid rough basins and shifting courses

In bad conditions crews faced choppy waters as courses moved above the Harvard Bridge. Jack Drennan of Atlanta Boat Club won the junior single sculls by about 15 lengths, with Manning and Foss second and third. The program also saw wins by W. L. French in canoe singles and St. Alphonsus in senior four, plus close finishes in junior eight and junior doubles. An accident at the horse show injured a spectator. Miss Emma Mandell also fell in the Masters' Challenge class but was unhurt.

Harvard Bridge Jack Drennan Atlanta Boat Club Springfield Bill Manning Riverside Charles Foss Farraguts W. L. French Burrows Crescenta St. Alphonsus Riversides Atlanta B. C Crescent Club Waltham Club Crescents Ingleside B. C Holyoke West Lynn Inglesides Newton Darling Union Boat Club Billy Faulkner Darling Nautilus Long Island Boston Springfield Boat Club J. Drennan William Manning St. Alphonsus B. Cc Bow K. Flannery J. O'Connor West Lynn B. C Bown S. Dunham J. O'Malley Crescent C. Co E. McDonald G. L. Barrows Waltham C. C D. F. Hastings St. Alphonsus B. C Bow R. J. Tobin S. West B. McGowan T. J. Walsh William Srench J. B. Cleary F. M. Herlihy Albonsus Richard Mortimer, Jr I. R. Thomas Clifton Grafton William Tudbury Peabody Emma Mandell Miss Mandell Ready Hands C. G. Rice Jocco Neal Rice Myopia Hunt Club Master of Hounds J. W. Appleton Bayard Tuckerman, Jr Mr. Rice Co. G. Rice Buckthorne Stone Running Frederick Ayer, Jr G. S. Mandell Mitech Bay Queen Mandell Mrs. Granger George von L. Meyer A. C. Burrage Candy Unknown Mr. Mandell Playful Peggy Elinor Sawyer Samuel Mandell Queenie Isaac R. Thomas Moonstone Mr. Ayer Carina Dixie T. R. Thomas Geo. S. Mandell George Miss Granger Red Way Angry Miss Flannery Sunshine Girl Pick Me William Elding Minnie Hugh Shaw Coffin Robert F. H. Hostetter Beverly J. Drage Seven Cross F. Ayer, Jr Swank W. Balding Ethel Elsie Ames Hamm G. G. Mandell Milch Blue Ridge Texas Charles L. Appleton Flanders C. F. Ayer Angie D Mitch Jas. E. Pepper

Hughes to Speak at Hampton Beach Carnival

Republican presidential candidate Charles Evans Hughes will address the second annual Hampton Beach carnival on Thursday under the Hampton Boards of Trade. Labor and Trades Unions Day drew over 40,900 attendees as the event runs through the week with Governor's Day on Thursday at the Casino and Friday designated Agricultural and Grange Day.

Hampton Beach Charles Ee. Hughes Hampton

Essex County Hosts 22nd Myopia Hunt Club Horse Show

More than 8000 residents traveled to the Myopia Hunt Club grounds for the 22d annual horse show and gymkhana. The Warren Memorial polo match ended with the Coronado of California defeating Myopia second team 24 1 2 to 21 1 4.

Hamilton Essex County Myopia Hunt Club Coronado California Myopia

Myopia Hunt Club Polo Match Results

Coronado team defeated Myopia 24 1 2 to 21 1 4 in a Warren Memorial Polo match refereed by Quincy A Shaw. Myopia earned 19 goals and allowed 3, with penalties totaling 4 points. Final score favored Coronado 25 1-2 to 21 1-4.

J. C. Cooley T. E. P. Rice E. H. Hopping A. C. Burrage W. Balding T. W. Pierce J. Drage F. Ayer, Jr Coronado Enalty Corando Myopia Quincy A. Shaw A. H. Souther

Duxbury Yacht Club Regatta Wins in Strong September Wind

Strong wind at Duxbury Yacht Club reshaped results with only two 18-foot class skippers finishing. Margaret Winslow beat Harriet Elison despite Winslow’s sprained ankle, while Elison sailed without a reef. Several boats retired, including Elizabeth, Thistle, Tern, Sandpiper, and Wiki Wiki led by Donald Maxwell and William Sabine in other classes.

Duxbury Duxbury Yacht Club Margaret Winslow Miss Elison Elison Elizabeth Thistle Virginia Kit Harriet Elison Sia Thos. Weston, Jr Kenneth Lippincott Tern B.C. Potter Aed Ghieo” Wilde Mary Porterty Whistler William Sabine Lapwing F. N. Balch Aio Ipaea'e Evan En Tiae Krieker Ernest Brigham Wiki Wiki Donald Maxwell Plover Frederick Pratt Sistee teOnne Sandpiper Wm. B. Coffin Nancy H. Cunningham Kildee Miss Allen Sees

Weeks Is Winner Of 3 Mile Run At Galway Field Day

Fine performances highlighted the 10th annual Galway Men's Benevolent Association field day at Fenway Park yesterday. Local amateur athletes competed in the open handicap events led by Weeks securing the 3 mile endurance race.

Galway Men’s Benevolent Association Fenway Park

Weeks and Brown Duel in Three Mile Handicap Victory

Harold Weeks of the Irish American A C won the three mile handicap from scratch and beat R. E. Brown of Dorchester Club who started 120 yards back. Loomis of the B A A won the 100 yard from 3 yards, Foley second. Colby of the B A A led the mile from scratch in 4 44 5. Other events include Loomis 100 yards time 9 4 5, and Niles 880, Seifert 440, Weeks 3 mile results.

Harold. Weeks A. C Weeks R. E. Brown Dorchester Club Dorchester C. W. Loomis Leo Foley A. D. Colby Co. W. Loomis Henry Doyle J. Greene R. F. Seifert J. Halfenstein B. C. Niles FE. H. S Gladiator A. C J. H. Harrigan W. L. Powell A. Rathgeb W. E. Russell Curtis Hall A. A

Aquatic sports at Medford Boat Club showcase events

Several hundred spectators watched Medford Boat Club aquatic events on upper Mystic Lake. Winners included Henry Perrin in single canoe. Harold Cobb led tail-end race. W. Manson and Paul Bonner won hand paddling in canoes. Manson and Crane claimed novelty races. tandem and standing tandem events were won by Manson with Lougee and Bonney with Cobb. Canoe sailing 1 mile saw Harold Cobb first with Lougee second.

Mystic Lake Medford Medford Boat Club Henry Perrin A. J. Smith W. Manson Harold Cobb T. P. Bell Paul Bonner Co. L. Lougee Leon Crane C. L. Lougee Paul Bonney

Bantamweight Champion Kid Williams Stops Frankie Brown

Kid Williams of Baltimore, the world bantamweight champion, outboxed Frankie Brown of New York in a 10 round no decision bout in Baltimore. Brown was punished and knocked down three times in the ninth round before lasting the distance. Williams weighed 118 and a half pounds to Brown's 119 and a half.

Baltimore Kid Williams Frankie Brown New York Brown Williams

Braves Claim First Place As Moran’s Bunch Routs Superbas

Arthur Ommerty notes Brooklyn in trouble as Pat Moran’s team wins five straight and climbs to first. He praises Moran’s pitching and hitting while contrasting Robbie’s struggling squad. Mentions Chaney Kilbane Ebbetts and upcoming World Series plans at Braves Field and Philadelphia.

Pat Moran Superbas Morans Fettle Pat Brooklyn Robbie Charley Ebbetts Flatbush Charley Messrs Haughton Mapgood Braves Field

Carrigan Caught Both Pitchers in No Hit Controversy

In an argument over Foster and Leonard no hit games A says Carrigan caught both, B says he caught Leonard only and Cady caught Foster. Carrigan caught both pitchers in their games, settling the dispute.

George Foster Dutch Leonard Bill Carrigan Leonard Cady Foster Carrigan

Tyre First Across Line Not Winner In Bermuda Cup Race

In the Bermuda cup race under Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club, the Tyre finished first but time allowance grants the trophy for the year to Gadfly of the South Boston Yacht Club skippered by L. Gookin.

Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club L. Gookin South Boston Yacht Club

Sail Race Eleven Starters with One Withdrawal

Ten of eleven starters finished as W C Treat withdrew Tunipes after an accident. Race followed 30 miles from clubhouse to Graves buoy to Boston Lightship to Flip Rock Faun Bar and return under southwest breeze. Judges included Commodore Edward L Hopkins and others with Y R A of Massachusetts reps in attendance.

W. C. Treat Graves Boston Lightship Flip Rock Faun Bar Edward L. Hopkins

Textile unions hold Maynard field day outing

The annual textile union field day outing and picnic for the local Textile Council drew more than 2000 attendees in Maynard on September 4. A parade of about 1500 led to John A. Crowe ball park for field events, baseball games, federation speakers, and band concerts.

Maynard Textile Council John A. Crowe

Finley Wins First Cup in Concord Rifle Club Open

A crowded field of 18 shooters contested the Concord Rifle Club holiday stand over 200 yards. Henry Finley topped with 231-2, Patrick F Carson took the second cup at 241-2, and Harry E Tuttle earned third cup with 99 1-2 and a leg on the club trophy.

Concord Rifle Club Henry Finley Patrick F. Carson Harry E. Tuttle

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