This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1925
Page
5
Harold Evans of Winthrop High Lands Association announces rules for the Water Carnival on August 22. Local contestants may enter at Ocean 1968 until race day, with entries accepted until 1 p.m. at Highlands Pier. The note mentions women divers in the events.
In a 10 inning baseball clash at Ingleside last Saturday Winthrop defeated Brighton 19 to 9. Walter Ramsey hit a center field homer with two outs in the inning McNulty on second base. It marked Winthrop’s second consecutive win over Brighton after recent meetings.
Last Sunday afternoon Winthrop A A traveled to South Boston to face Condit A A at C. J. Lee grounds and were defeated 10 to 2. Batteries were Herman and Nickerson for Winthrop with Roque and O'Brien for Condit. The score shows Condit leading 4-1 after three innings and final tally 10-2.
Winthrop Tennis Club defeated Benedict Club of Winchester 5 to 2 in an Old Colony Tennis League match. Singles results include Blanchard defeating Swan, Young beating Riley, Sylvia besting Carr, and Sawin downing Lowden. Doubles saw Riley/Blanchard, Sylvia/Sawin, and Wakefield/Beless with wins for Winthrop.
The Winthrop Highlands Association and Winthrop Tennis Club schedule tennis matches for Saturday afternoon Aug 22 after water sports at the pier. Tags grant viewing access. grounds will be roped off. William Ward chairs the tennis committee with select players including Ward Evans Ballou Hazel Crace Whitmore Woodcock and Snook.
The notice directs readers to consult Ella Abbott for expert information on real estate located at 151 Cottage Park Road.
The Tag Committee for Aug. 22 at the Winthrop Highlands Association lists officers and team captains. Vice President Frank Gorman chairs. George Crace is secretary. Harry Torrey treasurer. Team captains include Willard N. Hall Walter Foley Joseph Boyle Jr. Robert Freeman Bruce Loan George Gallagher Clifford Walker Paul Cook William Halford Donald Swim William Hodkins.
Emma Lennon of the Boston Swimming Association won the 100 yard title at the New England Junior Championship on July 4. She will challenge for the Senior Title on August 22 at Winthrop Highlands Association Pier where defending champion Miss McEttrick seeks the "100" crown.
Members may obtain special pier tags by applying to Willard N. Hall at the Arms. After member demands are met, remaining seats go to public sale. Tags are blue and priced at 75 cents.
Tickets for the Winthrop Tennis Club and Winthrop Highlands Association event at the Cliff House go on sale at three W. C. Ham stores and the Winthrop Arms. Limited ballroom capacity means early buyers secure entry for what organizers call the summer’s biggest affair and Glitter Point of the season.
Next Saturday morning a new market will open at 317 Main St Magee's corner with a full fresh line of groceries and meats. It is to be known as Gus's Market and operated by Gus and Joe Snider. Drop in and see our goods we will try our best to please the public first class in every way.
Charles Markell reports a raid on his hen coop last Wednesday morning. Five hens are unaccounted for upon investigation. North Woodstock, New Hampshire, is praised as a summer resort by Point Shirley residents. The Williams family has spent most of the summer at their Point Shirley camp and are now home to enjoy the local scenery. Rev. D Harold Hickey will lead the Methodist service next Sunday replacing Pastor C O Ford. Mr and Mrs Michael Grimes are at Oak Bluffs for the rest of August.
Community members gathered as Ham’s Finest Candies were featured at a local event. The display emphasized nostalgic treats and sweet classics in a small-town venue.
The chairman of the Entertainment Committee will oversee swimmers on August 22, coordinating events and activities for the Winthrop High Lands Association. The role requires hands on organization and supervision of the swimming events.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.