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Newspaper
Winthrop Sun And Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1910
Page
4
A fragment from Winthrop and Medford columns urges early Christmas mailings and notes post office contact details. It comments on English suffrage protests, criticizing tactics and stressing sympathy for postal workers during the holiday rush. Local addresses and station references appear for Winthrop Mail Office and Post Office matters.
The article reports a consolidation move as the Boston and Northern and Old Colony railway groups pursue a merger, signaling a major regional transportation consolidation.
The Quest club program at Mrs Mary Tophams home features Mrs Hortense Hay readings and Mrs Edward Snow zither. Point Shirley whist winners were Miss Marion Boardman and Edward Birchtold with consolation to Mrs Lindberg and Augustus Carder. Christmas plans at Point Shirley chapel proceed with tree decorations and a party for children. Rebekah lodges report delegates and upcoming meetings. The ministerial association discussed welfare goals and Rev C W Henry will be assisted by Warren Bigelow for confirmations at Trinity Boston. Queens of Avalon form a society to aid parish duties.
Pennsylvania features a celebrated back field trio Ramsdell Mercer Scott and Sommer hailed by east critics as the finest quartet. Ramsdell the American intercollegiate sprint champion at 100 yards and 200 yards also excels defensively. Mercer a versatile sprinter miler pole vaulter and blocker Debuts in varsity play and impresses with ground gains and defense. Scott the left-footed quarterback dominates kicking accuracy and punt placement while Sommer earns a starting slot with strong ground gains and a 30-yard Lafayette run. Tex Ramsdell, 6 feet, 180 pounds. Mercer 5 feet 11 inches, 175. Scott 5 feet 9 inches, 165. Sommer 5 feet 10 inches, 175.
Will R. Hamilton, a boxing writer and promoter in New Orleans, says Abe Attell appears stale and overworked from constant travel and frequent fights. He notes Attell did not fight up to his capability against Frankie Conley and should rest to avoid imminent defeat.
The Reliance Athletic Club of Oakland California, led by president Walter B Fawcett, filed for bankruptcy presenting liabilities of about thirteen thousand dollars against assets of two thousand six hundred. The club, once a leading Pacific coast athletic organization, cited numerous small accounts with Oakland firms.
The narrative follows a foreign born boy who rises from immigrant roots to Major League catching. He recalls early Polish Milwaukee teams, boxing beginnings, Texas league work, and gradual ascent to Washington and Chicago. He emphasizes hard work over speed and says he will catch for free when unpaid.
John T. Brush is reelected president of the New York Giants. Walter Camp comments on leadership while James Sullivan of the National AAU insists all union teams must use registered players or face removal. The piece notes football under artificial light lacking appeal and hints at hazards of reliability runs.
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