Will Jeff Fight Again 1st Prize for Malden Man
Fred Perreault of Malden won second prize in the Century Road Club of America 1905 national contest for riding 61 centuries and 19 doubles plus a triple. W J Hampshire of San Jose led with 73 centuries. Perreault earned a centuries certificate for his 100th century on June 17 last year. A Patriots Day half century run to Ashland will be held in Massachusetts with entries taken by W J Shea. Perreault plans to run in the Marathon again after retiring last year.
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Century Road Club of America
Fred Perreault
Malden
W. J. Hampshire
San Jose
Cal
Perreault
A. D. Clausen
Chicago
Massachusetts
Ashland
W. J. Shea
Copley Paver
More Yachts for Big Race
Chicago and Columbia yacht clubs were invited by the Eastern Yacht Club of Marblehead to enter trial races for the first international yachting match between the United States and Germany. The trials occur in August, with three boats earning spots to represent the U S. The event is directed jointly by the Eastern Yacht Club and Kiel’s Imperial Yacht Club, whose commodore is the German Emperor.
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Chicago
Columbia Yacht Clubs
Eastern Yacht Club of
Marblehead
Germany
Eastern Yacht Club
Imperial Yacht Club of
Kiel
Sullivan To Meet American Olympic Team
James E. Sullivan, secretary of the Amateur Athletic Union, leaves London to join the U S Olympic team for the Athens games opening April 22. The American athletes are expected to reach Naples around April 17.
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London
James E. Sullivan
The
Amateur Athletic Union
United States
Athens
Greece
Naples
Coax Jeff to Re Enter Ring in San Francisco Fight
Promoters in the coast offer Jeffries tempting terms to return and meet the winner of the Philadelphia Jack O'Brien and Sam Berger bout. The proposed 20 round clash would occur in Woodward's Pavilion in San Francisco late this April or early June. Jeffries reportedly needs funds to buy land in Los Angeles, fueling talk of a comeback.
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San Francisco
Jim Jeffries
Philadelphia
Jack’’ O’brien
Sam Berger
Woodward's Pavilion
Jeffries
Los Angeles
Cal
Gardner Home Talks of Fight
Gardner returns home with a black eye after a Milwaukee bout with Jack Dougherty. He denies near defeat against Willie Lewis and says his aim was to box Tom Andrews for a set price, noting no concern over the decision or extra pay.
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Lowell
Jack Dougherty
Milwaukee
Jimmy Gardner
George
Jimmy
Tom Andrews
Williams Track Squad Grows to Fifty at Williams College
Fifty candidates join the Williams College track squad at Williams College in Williamsport. The team trains through Easter with strong New England Intercollegiate prospects. Captain Griswold leads the group alongside gym instructor Charles Seeley.
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Williamstown
Williams College
Williams
New England
Griswold
Charles Seeley
Murphy Aims to Beat Michigan in Penn Four Mile Relay
Eastern athletes have long rued Western dominance at University of Pennsylvania relay meets, especially the four mile. Coach Mike Murphy, now guiding the Quakers, trains a fast mile group to unseat Michigan, which has won the event for three straight years. Michigan’s Coe and Howe clocked 4:26 indoors, giving Pennsylvania a tough task April 28.
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Mike Murphy
University of Michigan
Wolverine
Yale
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Murphy
Coe
Howe
Quakers
Race Entries Grow for Boston Athletic Association Marathon
The Boston Athletic Association Marathon field expands with entries from Sean Elmasiam of Harpoot Turkey and 48 year old Peter W. Foley of Winchester. Leading fees include Arthur En, Edward Fay, Harry Brawley, Fred Connor, Thomas F. Holland, Ernest W. Trelawny, Bennie E. O'Hara, Samuel C. Pavitt, and others from New York to Everett.
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George W. Brown
Harpoot
Turkey
Sean Elmasiam
Peter W. Foley
Winchester
Mr. Foley
Arthur E.en
A. C
New York
Edwar Fay
Cambridge
Harry Brawley
St. Alphonsus A
Fred Connor
Oil City Lyceum
Thomas F. Holland
Camdgeport Gymnasium Association
Ernest W. Trelawny
Auburndale
School Boy Crews Train as Fine Weather Returns
The Cambridge crews benefited from ideal rowing conditions with longer sets and trials. Brookline High showed strong form while Cambridge Latin veterans and a large, promising squad threaten in the final regatta. Stone's School Rowing in Harvard shell completed with Judd's coaching, detailing the first and second crews and the Strong's four preparing for a May 10 mat race against Volkmann.
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Brookline High
Beard
Cambridge Latin
Cambridge
Stone’s Boys
Harvard Shell
Harvard
Judd
Yester
Burdette
Johnson
Sabine
Davis
Kennard
Morgan
H. Boutwell
Emerson
Skinner
Bushway
Searle
Morrison
Torrey
Babcock
Saul
Albright
R. Boutwell
Benton
Stong
Volkmann
Lee
Knowlton
Scott
Thurber
A Hint to the Wise Celebrates Second Legal Stamp Anniversary
The second legal stamp anniversary is celebrated at Wolf's My Clothier corner Hanover and Portland streets with double stamps daily this week. Shoppers target Easter purchases this week to take advantage of the offer.
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Wolf's
My Clothier
Hanover
Portland Streets
Husband Seeks Mrs Mercer Missing Since Saturday
Mrs M Mercer wife of Charles Mercer of 69 Carver Street has been missing since Saturday March 31. She is described with dark complexion dark hair gray streaks rim glasses and attire including a light three quarter coat a dark skirt a brown turban hat veil and patent Oxford shoes. Her husband and employer Steven sonson 161 West Canton Street report she left for work at 3 pm and did not return. Police have been alerted and inquiries among acquaintances yielded no leads.
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M. Mercer
Charles Mercer
Carver Street
Mercer
Mer. Stevenson
West
Canton Street
Drug Boycott and Moran Clash Over Retailers
Reported boycott by the National Association of Retail Druggists targets Houghton and Dutton and others. Allegations claim a state trade conspiracy law violation and potential action reaching District Attorney Moran.
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Houghton & Dutton
National Association of Retail Druggists
Moran
Dean Shaler in Serious Condition at Lawrence Scientific School
Dean Shaler of the Lawrence Scientific School is reported resting but not entirely comfortable. His condition is described as serious, though no relapse evidence existed by midnight.
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Dean Shaler
Lawrence Scientific School
Distinguished Actresses Attend Collier Matinee at Park Theatre
William Collier presents his professional matinee of On the Quiet this afternoon at Park Theatre. Ethel Barrymore Adele Ritchie Edna Wallace Hopper Ida Conquest and Mrs Madge Carr Cooke will occupy box seats as the request of Collier and his stage friends.
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Park Theatre
William Collier
Ethel Barrymore
Adele Ritchie
Edna Wallace Hopper
Lehigh Valley Tours Pass Through Historic East
A New York departure on April 18 offers an escorted trip to Gettysburg Harper’s Ferry Washington D C and Philadelphia with a Boston connection on April 17. Priced at 22 for 10 days, the California tour runs April 28 to May 28 by Pullman palace cars visiting Colorado Grand Canyon and Pacific coast points returning via the Canadian Rockies. For itineraries contact George E. Marsters at 298 Washington Street Boston Mass.
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New York
Boston
Fall River Line
Battlefield of
Gettysburg
Harper’s Ferry
Washington, D. C
Philadelphia
California
Pullman Palace
Colorado
Grand Canon
Arizona
Pacific Coast
Canadian Rockies
George E. Marsters
Washington Street
Mass
Dowie Receiver Sought as Zion City Strife Deepens
Overseer Voliva moves to have courts name a receiver for the Church of Zion and its properties amid Dowie’s Mexico return and defiance of suspension. Officials threaten arrest for alleged fund misuse if Dowie acts against them. A Cincinnati deed of church property transfers to Alexander Granger as financial agent.
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Chicago
Voliva
Zion City
John Alexander Dowie
Mexico
Dowie
Church of Zion
Granger
Deacon Granger
Cincinnati
Alexander Granger
Dowle
Atorney
General Blanco of Cuba Fame Dies in Madrid
General Blanco, famed for his role in the Cuban war as Governor and for sending Admiral Cervera from Santiago Harbor, died today in Madrid. He served 30 years in the Philippines and Cuba, suppressing numerous insurrections with vigor.
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Blanco
Cervera
Santiago
Philippines
Cuba
Mrs Cooper Faces Trial Amid Maine Courtroom Comedy
In a Maine courtroom Mrs Cooper smiles through a sensational trial over alleged affair with Charley Northy Jr. Testimony details blueberrying visits, Sunday school talks, and a hammock scene as witnesses describe intimate moments and jealousy in a village setting. The State aims to finish its case by Friday with a possible next week conclusion.
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Maine
New England
Mrs. Cooper
Charley Northy
Anson M. Goddard
John F. Drake
Drake
Northy
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