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Old 08-22-2016, 12:36 PM
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Default George Wright golf trophy

Some of you know I collect George Wright related items, among other things. Last year I acquired a sterling silver golf living cup, described only as by a famous silversmith, Frank Smith (Boston area). The inscription on the cup is "From the Old Golfers to George Wright Fourth Annual reunion Oct. 26 1910".
I knew George Wright was credited with creating the popularity of golf in New England and playing the first game in Boston. Inspired by Carlton, I researched the following:
It definitely is George Wright the great early baseball player. According to an article in American Golfer from 1908, Wright was called the father of golf in New England, and in 1907 started an annual reunion of the golfers from the 1890's at Wollaston Golf Club. In 1911 American Golfer reported that the fourth reunion in1910 was expanded to include prominent men in baseball, cricket, lacrosse and other games. (Al Reach was the oldest player) After golf Wright was surprised with a banquet where he was presented a silver loving cup of great value, describing the inscription exactly.
Despite its appearance in at least 2 major auctions, no connection to the baseball George Wright was ever made, instead the emphasis was on the silversmith.
If anyone can provide any additional information, it would be greatly appreciated.
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