Burman Chevrolet and Knipper Win Trophies on First Day
Lowell report on September races shows Robert Burman in a 30 HP Buick winning the Vesper Club trophy over 212 miles at 56 mph average. Louis Chevrolet, also in Buick, wins the Yorick Club trophy for 159 miles. William Knipper captains the 127 mile Merrimac Valley event in a 30 HP Chalmers.
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Burman
Chevrolet
Knipper
Lowell
Merrimac Valley
Robert Burman
New York
William Knipper
Detroit
Chalmers
Ernest Stoecker
Buick
Stoecker
Benz
Bert Dingley
Chalmers-Detroit
Louis Strang
Strang
Knox
Fred Belcher
Sharp Arrow
Fred Shaw
Dunbar Avenue
Lee Lorimer
Lexington Avenue
Lorimer
Louis Chevrolet
Ray Harroun
Matson
Lee
Maxwells
Costello
Maxwell
Joe Matson
Sickinger
Brennin
Harroun
Labor Day at Lexington Park Caps Biggest Season
Lexington Park marked its largest season with vaudeville shows in the rustic theatre, dancing, music by the woman's orchestra, and an extensive zoological garden. A variety of outings including Somerville K of P lodges and local churches were noted. Mile De Cheval showcased two stallions as the thrill act, Fiske and McDonough offered a humorous skit, and the Luciers demonstrated musical talent. The park closes next Saturday night with extra attractions promised for the remaining days.
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Labor Day
Lexington Park
Rustic Theatre
Zoological Garden
Somerville K. of P. Lodges
Somerville
Waltham
Mile. de Cheval
Fiske
McDonough
Luciers
Lexington
Harvester Wins Charter Oak Trot at Hartford State Fair
The Charter Oak trot at Charter Oak Park in Hartford drew over 10000 spectators as The Harvester won the $10000 race and $6000 prize with Bob Douglass second. Baron Whips swept two pace heats with Major Brino close behind. Alice Roosevelt claimed the 2:18 trot after three heats with Jennie Constantine as closest challenger.
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Hartford
Conn
Charter Oak Park
Charter Oak
Harvester
Bob Douglass
Baron Whips
Major Brino
Alice Roosevelt
Jennie Constantine
Fellsway Driving Club Park Races Highlight Afternoon
At Comanion Park the Fellsway Driving Club hosted a racing event with classes 2:19 and 2:30. Tony D won the 2:19 class and Onward March won the 2:30 class, each with a $200 purse. Ginger B defeated Major M in a nose finish in the special half mile heats.
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Major M
Amy and
Allay
Watchman
Paragon Park Closes Regular Season After Fireworks Display
Paragon Park ends its record season with a thronged Palm Garden open by manager Dodge for motorists. A grand fireworks display capped the evening, surpassing all previous shows this season.
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Paragon Park
Dodge
North Adams Old Home Week Firemen Muster Draws 75,000
North Adams welcomed about 75,000 along Main Street for Old Home Week and a firemen muster. Some 3,000 firefighters from around 30 companies paraded to the fair grounds where dinner followed and playouts occurred. F M Smith of South Hadley Falls won water-throwing with 241 ft 43 4 in, Bailey of Chicopee Falls was second at 233 ft 7 in, Arthur of Chicopee Falls third at 219 ft 8 1 2 in.
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North Adams
Main Street
Fair Grounds
F. M. Smith
South Hadley Falls
Fishing Trip Opportunities On Cape Ann Steamer Line
A few more opportunities remain for trips aboard the King Philip and Satellite steamers. Anglers report good bites and high interest in prizes as Boston & Gloucester Steamboat Company ferries crowds to Cape Ann and Gloucester. Bass Point season nears close but attracts large crowds and happy visitors.
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King Philip
Boston & Gloucester Steamboat Company
Old Cape Ann
Gloucester
Bass Point
Rexalls Win State Title in 4 3 Victory
Wakefield Rexalls defeat Roger Walcott A A 4 to 3 to claim the state championship. Rexalls led through eight innings until the Walcotts tied it in the ninth. In the 10th the Rexalls drove in the decisive run for the win.
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Wakefield
Rexall
Roger Walcott
Rexalls
Walcotts
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Howard G. Reynolds
Fred Wagner
Vesper Cup
Arthur Lee
Thomas Costello
Dingley
Strocker
Yorick
John J. Coffey
Columbia
E. G. Knox
Atlas
Fred Davis
Moon
Tom Pepperday
Mercedes
Santa Monica
Tribune
Newhitten — Gilmore
Boylston ST
Core Trophy
Chicago
Indianapolis Speedway
Indianapolis
New Orleans
Ormond Beach, Fla
Columbus
Kansas City
Buffalo
Montreal
Grand Rapids
Montgomery
Lansing
Waco
Springfield
Decatur
Louisville
Birmingham
Brighton Beach
Lookout Mountain Climb
Chattanooga
Wilkesbarre
Bridgeport
Yale
Ft. George
Atlanta
Algonquin
Plainfield
Buick Motor CO
Motor Mart
Boston
Ben Douglas
Combination Park
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