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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1907
Page
8
At Hoolulu Park on July 4 1907 a day of foot ball and field sports includes multiple races with purses ranging from 50 to 150 dollars plus a Volcano Stables Cup and a Primo Cup. Weights for Hawaiian bred horses set by age, nominations close May 14 and entries by June 17 with several entry rules and penalties.
Muddled list of July events at Kaplolani Park starting at 1:80 km appears with numerous races for boys and girls, seniors, and professionals. Prizes include watches, merchandise, pins, bracelets, and a fountain pen. Entries are handled by John Silva and George Lowe with races at Hawaiian News Company.
Parade committee tests prize list for the Fourth of July event with best decorated delivery wagons most eye catching. Prizes include Most Original Character two prizes ten and seven dollars. Best Sustained Character two prizes ten and six dollars. Most Comical Character two prizes ten and five dollars. Floats first twenty dollars second ten. Decorated Delivery Wagons first fifteen second seven fifty. Parade forms on Miller street near duilivhed then to Hotel, Fort, King, Bethel, Merchant, Fort, King, Union Square and exclusive grounds for dismissal. A military parade line of march will follow.
The Eagles held a social session last night at the hall of the i of P. A large crowd attended as pipes with stems two to four feet were in evidence. Amusing lightings and songs contributed to a pleasant evening. Officers in charge included I. K Twomey president Wy Te Fraave vice president Carlisle treasurer and others. The event ran long and was considered a success by all attendees.
Kimokeo, the only Hawaiian Islander to beat Dany Revoar, is touted to face strong rivals Cooper Cunha at the Myrtle Healani meet on the third night, with Myrtles Captain Reekert backing contenders and a potential Kopke arrival to boost the big water carnival. Fireworks and a free band concert accompany the event, as Peanuts the diver draws crowds and tickets go on sale at the Baths.
The Ladies Night planned at the Hotel Baths is postponed until after July 3. Swimmers are focused on the Myrtle-Healani meet in July and cannot attend. A much larger Ladies Night is planned for sometime in the middle of next month.
Several league teams favor delaying the Fourth of July game at the League grounds. The Kans, Clute monds and Saints back postponement while competition to represent Oahu at Hilo heats up. Many players head to Hawaii and a strong nine may form to challenge the Chinese squad, who will still play regardless of opponents.
Returning from the States, several college girls in Hawaii show strong interest in water polo. Officials plan a few matches as the sport makes its debut here, with enthusiasm growing that the game will catch on as a vigorous form of exercise for the participants.
Enthusiasm grows for a ten game match between Kauai and local bowlers. Arrangements call for teams from both areas to compete on designated alleys with a cup proposed for the event. Local players Schmidt Bray Ross Riges Wilder Castle Lord Watson Collingworth among likely participants. Bray leads the month and Schaffner Marx shows strong averages.
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