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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1925
Page
5
This Saturday at Ingle Side Park the summer playgrounds program features a base ball exhibition with Cambridge versus Winthrop for the playground championship. Dancing by children and assorted exhibits cap the program as the first such event at the park.
East Lynn A A toppled Mc Lean s W A A 6 to 1 on last Saturday at Ingleside. Jimmy Cassell opened with a first inning homer as two runners stood on base. Final score shows Winthrop A A 6 East Lynn A A 1 with Morrell Dill McManus Stickle handling batteries.
Winthrop A A defeated Cambridge 7 to 3 at Thorndike Field last Sunday. Morrill pitched a strong game allowing three hits as Winthrop took an early four run lead and held on.
A reader using the pseudonym A Sport for Sport's Sake sent a letter to The Review about baseball. The editor says letters signed with no name are placed in the waste basket and will be discarded, leaving no notice.
A postcard received by H W Roberts of 105 Ocean View reports Ernest F Morash has completed about two thirds of a 3000 mile hike through the south. Since leaving Massachusetts he has traveled through New York New Jersey Maryland Delaware Virginia West Virginia Kentucky Ohio Tennessee and Washington DC. The card was mailed from Buchanan West Virginia.
In a dialogue from American Legion Weekly, Clara asserts she earned the engagement ring, challenging Dick’s claim that he presented it, as Ethel notes the exchange. The back and forth centers on ownership and pride in a valued token within a wartime era social vignette.
In Winthrop a resident argues that if every taxpayer contributes 1.30 per 1000 of property value the hospital would net about 28000. The town notes a praise for local service and reports on police boxes, hydrant painting, and improvements by Park Fire and Police departments.
The Winthrop Highlands Association appeals for help selling carnival tags. Mr Hall asks members to come forward to aid distribution and maximize sales as the event proceeds.
Three or four girls race in night-gowns and cute night-caps at the Highlands Association water carnival. Contestants light candles at the far end and swim back to the start. the first with a lit candle wins. The event is scheduled for Saturday August 22 at the Pier.
A radio invitation encourages listeners to tune in on Monday evening August 24 on WEEI from 7 45 to 8 PM to hear the representative discuss current affairs and issues. The notice highlights the program time and station.
Edgar F Power presents a discussion titled The coming fall fairs outlining plans for community events. He highlights schedules, venue details, and expected exhibitors.
Produce dealer Mat Hoey narrowly escaped serious injury when his wagon on Chelsea Street was struck by an automobile last week. He was thrown to the ground but shaken only and not seriously hurt.
William J. Rivers of 22 Shore Drive suffered burns when his car ignited on Revere Beach Boulevard. An overheated exhaust pipe caused the blaze and the Revere Fire Department responded to a four alarm alarm. Insurance estimates place the loss in the hundreds of dollars.
The Winthrop Tennis Club and Winthrop Highlands Association announce tickets for the Aug. 22 Cliff House dance, on sale at three W. C. Ham stores and Winthrop Arms. Only 80 seats. First come, first served. Also details on the Winthrop Water Carnival events and entry rules for local contestants managed by Harold Evans.
Emma Lennon of the Boston Swimming Association won the 100-yard New England Junior Championship on July 4. She will attempt the Senior Title on August 22 at Winthrop Highlands Association Pier where Miss McKttrick defends the "100" crown.
The rule states men divers must perform four regular dives plain front plain back front jack and back jack plus two optional dives. It specifies a plain front dive and a plain back dive are mandatory along with the two optional dives.
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