Mauretania Rejuvenated Sets Transatlantic Records
The Cunard liner Mauretania, after 15 years of service and a major overhaul at Southampton by John J. Thorneycroft, returned to set new sea records. An eastward run to New York on August 9 logged 642 miles in a day and a five day, 3 hour crossing at 25.6 knots. a westward return to Cherbourg on August 20 set a five day, 1 hour, 45 minute record.
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Cunard
Southampton
John J. Thorneycroft and Co., Ltd
New York
Chatbourg
Cunard Co
Thorneycroft
Cricket reminiscences of New South Wales and England tests
A survey of early Australia England series highlights many stars and feats. Ulysett sets a one over wicket record while Emmett impresses with eight for seven in NSW. Bates and Turner Ferris dominate bowlers. Graham Briggs shines in fielding and bowling. The piece recalls legs of 1880s tours, famed catches, and Sydney grounds.
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N.S. Wales
England
N.& Wales
Lord Harris
Australia
Ulysett
Emmett
Wales
Evans
Dave Gregory
Spofforth
Tindall
Grace
Shaw
All England
Dan Hooker
Jack Maguire
Mainland
Elvan
Pat Howe
Pat
Jerry's Plains
Newcastle
Leslie
Ivo Bligh
Massey
Murdoch
Bannerman
Jones
Garrett
Spotforth
New South Wales
Barnes
Taxer
Warner
Sammy Jones
Redhournberry
Hiddlestone
Bobby
Peel
Turner
Ferris
Percy McDonald
Shrewbury
McDonnell
Ad. Mather
Bonnar
Mather
Melbourne Cricket Club
Shrewsbury
W. W. Read
Read
Billy” Bates
Singleton
Melbourne
C. A. Smith
Smith
Trades Hall
Eght
Lord Shhofield
Briggs
England Singleton
Billy’’ Stewart
Lancashire
County
Briges
Attewell
Rager
Lanter
Rover
Stuart
Maclaren
J.T. Brown
Trangement A Devastating Law Sparks Cross Atlantic Debate
Reprint from Detroit U S A reviews Edward H Smith on Prohibition. London Times and Literary Digest claim Prohibition weakens law. Estimates cite U S crime cost at about 10 000 000 000 yearly, vastly exceeding government receipts and budgets. Cable from Atlantic City notes bootleg alcohol shifted 6 000 000 gallons to 200 000 000 half pints of moonshine last year.
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United States
Sbartini: Times
New York “Literary Digest
Edward H Smith
Detroit
U.S.A
Australia
Atlantic City
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