Olympian Games Revival Opens in Athens Contests Begin
Athens hosts a historic revival of the Olympian games with athletes from the United States and Europe. Boston Athletic Association and Princeton stars compete in events from sprinting to pole vault and long-distance rowing. The 50,000-seat stadium, traced to Lycurgus, will stage foot races, gymnastics, fencing, shooting, nautical sports, cycling, and tennis and cricket exhibitions.
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Athens
Greece
Graham
Boston
Theodosius
Europe
Sparta
Thessalonica
Ireland
England
France
Germany
Italy
Sweden
Switzerland
Russia
Spain
Australia
America
Boston Athletic Association
Princeton College
New York
Jimmy Connolly
Suffolk Club
Tom Burke
Arthur Holake
W. W. Hoyt
E. H. Clark
T.P. Curtis
Tom Barry
Connolly
John Graham
Princeton
Robert Garrett
F. A. Lane
H. P. Jameson
A. C. Tyler
Garrett
Tyler
Lane
Jameson
Gibraltar
T. P Curtis
Naples
Manors
Marathon
Constantine Palamas
Atlantis
Pallas Athene
Samare
French Union of Athletic Clubs
William M. Sloane
Paris
London
M. Bikelas
Society of Panhellanic Gymnastics
Baron Pierre de Coubertin
Sloane
United States
Lycurgus
B. C
Phaleric Plain
Phaleron
Saronic
Donovan Baseball Club Banquet At Quincy House
Forty Donovan Baseball Association members gathered for the second annual banquet. Toastmaster John H Hickey presided with President Dennis Bergin addressing minor affairs, a committee was formed to seek permanent HQ at Suffolk A C, then entertainment featured Harry X Connor Sandy Chapman and others with songs recitals and piano selections.
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Quincy House
Donovan Baseball Club
Donovan Baseball Association
John H. Hickey
Dennis Bergin
Donovan
Bergin
Suffolk A. C
Harry X. Connor
Father Cummins
Harry Reed
Sandy Chapman
Dave Fitzgibbons
Keith’s Theatre
William Keenan
Grover Watts
Messrs
Keeler
Linehan
Gallagher
Suffolk county A O H directs Patriots Day meeting in Wells Hall
A large Suffolk County A O H committee of arrangements met in Stephen's Hall Wells Memorial building with County President William J Cronin presiding Delegates from 35 divisions and military companies attended John B O Higgins Charles J McCarthy and many division presidents were listed The first business decided the banquet venue choosing Hibernian Hall East Boston The banquet and decorations staff were named Cronin Ryan Gallagher and O Donovan to invite authorities clergy and officials The parade route and division marshals were scheduled with two barouches per division and a foot march for commanders The banquet set for Tuesday April 21 with a follow up directory meeting planned
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Suffolk County
Stephen’s Hall
Wells Memorial Building
W. J. Cronin
John B. O’ Higgins
Charles J. McCarthy
John B. Doherty
Boston
Thomas Arthur
East Boston
John Dolan
Roxbury
Francis Cassidy
James J. Shea
Charlestown
William McLeod
South Boston
Hugh W. Bresnahan
John J. Cotter
Thomas J. Murray
Patrick Cronin
John Griffin
John Dunne
Patrick J Mahoney
Brighton
Alexander Thompson
Jamaica Plain
William O’s. Hennegan
Stephen Gaffey
John J. Spellman
Thomas J. Burke
Michael O’donovan
Thomas J. Kelly
Thomas J. Butler
William A. Ryan
John O’leary
Owen O’loughlin
John F. Brooks
Neponset
James A. Murphy
Daniel Gallagher
Revere
Edmond F. Ward
Thomas J. Whyte
John F. McMahon
Field’s Corner
Francis Daly
Michael J. Brock
Peter E. Murphy
Edmond Coffey
Dorchester
Charles McCarthy
Thomas J. Clements
C. J. Keyes
Michael Dillon
J. M. Cotter
D. J. O’leary
William F. Henderson
D. Webster Sullivan
Martin J. Roche
James J. Sibley
John F. Murphy
Michael Brown
Richmond Glovin
Daniel W. Mulligan
W. J
Chelsea
Old War Horse of
Bird
Felix Gallagher
Highlands
Daniel O’ Donovan
Commonwealth Avenue
Dartmouth Street
Arlington Street
Columbus Avenue
Massachusetts Avenue
Tremont
Camden
Washington Street
Northampton Street
Harrison Avenue
Union Park Street
Boylston Street
Charles Street
Beacon
School
School Street
Washington
Adams Square
Donovan Baseball Association Banquet Held at Quincy House
The Donovan Baseball Association held its fifth annual banquet at the Quincy House last evening. President Denny Bergin directed, with Vice-President John F. Lowney and Secretary James Quinn assisting. About thirty members attended, with guests J. W. Kelly, Thomas E. Clifford, Dudley Prescott, Dave Fitzgibbon, Lawrence O'Connor and Mr. Maxwell of Keith's Theatre. Artists contributed during the after-dinner program.
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Donovan Baseball Association
Quincy House
Denny Bergin
John F. Lowney
James Quinn
J. W. Kelly
Thomas E. Clifford
Dudley Prescott
Dave Fitzgibbon
Lawrence O’connor
Mr. Maxwell
Keith's Theatre
Disturbing a Meeting Arrest Reported at Seamen's Bethel
William Steinfel aged 24 of 4 Porcelain Place was arrested at Station 1 for disturbing a religious meeting at the Seamen's Bethel on Hanover Street last night.
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William Steinfel
Porcelain Place
Seamen’s Bethel
Hanover Street
We Have a Winner in the Boston Spring Forecast
Manager Selee lauds infield and catching gains as Boston eyes opening day at Philadelphia. He praises Collins, Nichols, Bergen, and the improved pitching and batting, while other clubs like Cincinnati Chicago New York and Washington prep in the South and North with bold predictions and lineup changes.
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Selee
Charlottesville
Boston
Collins
Hamilton
Jimmy Manning
Kansas City
Nichols
Sullivan
Yerrick
Mavis
Dolan
Bergen
Philadelphia
Tucker
Lowe
Corcoran
Brooklyn
Long
Herman
Hot Springs
Nash
Charley Nichols
South
Buck” Ewing
Ewing
New Orleans
Reds
Cincinnati
Sportsman’s Park
Fisher
Ehret
Dwyer
Davies
Rhines
Gastright
Vaughn
Peitz
von der Ahe
Chicago
Anson
Decker
Hart
Ryan
Lange
Parrott
Truby
Boston College Track Handicap List for Tuesday Meet
The Boston College meet on Tuesday night features four open events, four 350 yard team races, and a scratch potato race for BC students. Exhibitions are planned by Tommy Conneff of Holy Cross and B J Weters, with officials including Buckley, Bowler, Russell and Perkins.
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Boston College
Tommy Conneff
Holy Cross College
B. J. Weters
J. B. Brennan
B. Y
J. F. Moakley
M. J. Donovan
R. T. Starkey
Jerry Corkery
T. F. Keane
Ss. A. C
John D. Dunn
J. A. Dorsey
Robert F. Croker
John W. Craig
Aj Ay
Edward J. O'Neil
John S. Quinn
Hugh J. McGrath
Henry A. Grainger
John J. McDermott
John J. McAllister
Edwin P. Does
Joseph Loughey
Michael Driscoll
Charles A. O'Connor
J. F. Cashman
Boston
F. M. Whelan
Louis Lewisson
C. A. Brown
H. W. Smith
J. Brennan
M. FB. Magure
A. White
J. D. Lyons
B. Gal AG
H. C. McGrath
H. A. Grainger
BE. B.A. A
W. By Pox
B.C. C
W. F. Garey
L. FB. Sockalexis
H. C. CG
A. A
T. W. McKenna
H. G. Ay
Pe Callanan
B.C
R. P. Williams
J. Erskine
H. C
J. B. Holmes
Naval Brigade
J. J. McAllister
BE. P. Does
W. D
Rising
H. M. Dunbar
Joe Clark
W. C. Benedict
E. R. Crane
N. A
J. J. Crowley
S A. C
J. Connors
W. D. Fuller
W. M. Robinson
J. J. Flannery
A. C
BE. GL Hardenbrook
Coming Billiardists Promise Top City Matches Next Week
Garnier's five cushion masse shot at the New York tournament confirms his top form. The New York event ended successfully and Boston games next week are billed as the best billiard matches yet. Ticket demand rises for Bumstead Hall with season passes planned. Garnier notes potential 200 percent improvement in New York play and aims to lead the Boston tourney. Ives trains in New York.
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Garnier
New York
Schaefer
Ives
Bumstead Hall
Murphy
Boston
Brooklyn
New
The Christy Anatomical Saddle Promises Comfort
An advertisement touts The Christy Anatomical Saddle as the only saddle built right. It features lightweight metal construction, warp resistance, full-body resting pads, and a design that avoids pressure on sensitive areas and prevents stiffness to make cycling more comfortable.
Baseball Season Buzz From Eastern Clubs
A Boston observer predicts Boston, Baltimore and Cleveland battling for first with Philadelphia a strong contender. Wright and Ditson announces plans as teams like the Baltimores and Louisvilles prep in Alabama and Philadelphia's Billy Nash sits amid Philadelphia chatter.
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Boston
Baltimore
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Easter Sunday cycling parade dominates Boston roads
On Easter Sunday about fifty to sixty Massachusetts Club riders led by Lon D. Peck rode from Batavia street to Natick and back, with clubs like Boston College Wheelmen and Tiger Roadsters among the crowds. The day featured many riders, new machines, and a strong field for the upcoming road race on the 20th, amid windy but glorious conditions and growing female participation in cycling.
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Lon D. Peck
Massachusetts Club
Natick
Batavia Street
Bailey’s
Boston College Wheelmen
Middlesex
Metropolitan
Tiger Roadsters
Commonwealth
The
Meteor
Medford Way
Charlestown
Dedham Way
Fisher
Farnham
Kerrison
Butler
Pierce
Pry
Willy Butler
Wollaston
Boston
Commonwealth Avenue
Massachusetts Avenue
Boylston Street
Columbus Avenue
Boreas
Pluto
Boxing Gossip and Boxing Night at the Armory
Suffolk Athletic Club plans vigorous athletic push after April 20 boxing show at the Armory. Spike Sullivan meets Frank Farley in a top bout while Paddy Fenton and Paddy Fenton fight, Abbott mentors Farley, and shifts with Sullivan spark interest. Boston favorites Flaherty and Sears aim to bring back scalps from Gorman and Kelly as Mat Leary is urged to call.
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Suffolk Athleticlub
The
Armory
Athens
Spike Sullivan
Frank “Arley
Spike
Boston
Farley
Philadelphia
Stanton Abbott
Callahan
Abbott
Sullivan
Paddy Fenton
Fenton
New York
Martin Flaherty
Mike Sears
Johnny Gorman
Sammy Kelly
Mat Leary
Kenzie
Professor Shaw Builds Boxing Lessons At 181 Tremont St
Cor DETTE hails Professor Shaw as peerless in boxing teaching offering noble exercise without the usual bruises. Gentlemen clerks and others are invited to call or write for reasonable terms at 181 Tremont Street Room 16.
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Shaw
Cordett
Tremont Street
Charlestown Cycle Club Elects New Officers At Annual Meet
The Charlestown Cycle Club held its annual meeting with record attendance. Officers elected for the coming year include President C. R. Hutchinson, vice president F. S. Harrington, secretary C. E. Crowther, and treasurer M. W. Jeffry, among others. The Boston College Wheelmen invite unattached riders to a Concord and Lexington run on April 20, starting at 8:30 a.m. from 1189 Washington Street. Captain W. B. Handy and the Liberty Cycle Company are to be notified by post if attending.
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Charlestown Cycle Club
C. R. Hutchinson
F. S. Harrington
C. E. Crowther
M. W. Jeffry
F. M. Hurley
R. E. Wall
W. P. Carson
G. A. Peckham
H. M. Stevens
C. E H. Hughes
Ensign
C. B. Stevens
J. P. Horton
Boston College
Concord
Lexington
Washington Street
W. B. Handy
Park Square
Liberty Cycle Company
Postal
Compton
Charlestown Rovers
Fitz
Park System
Lee’s
Auburndale
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Yale Gough At Harvard In Interclass Rowing Push
Yale brings coach Frederick Allen Johnson to Harvard to advise the junior class crew as it trials a Yale style stroke for the upcoming interclass race. Johnson, Yale captain in 1834, will help during Harvard break, then return for Henley prep.
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Harvard
Yale
Pew
Frederick Allen Johnson
Cameron
Derby Rogers
Harvard Law School
Rogers
Watson
Johnson
Law School
New Haven
Cambridge
Men and Their Hats
A hatter quips about vanity in men and women as shoppers eye reflections in shop windows. He recalls an unusually unattractive customer who spent over two hours choosing a hat and returned it for a custom order, noting the man’s looks only hinder his fitting.
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Curtis
Whitely
New York Athletic Club
Solon J. Viasto
Patton
Low
Eliot
AO. A. Plaw
Sume
William J. Cronin
Caporal
Baseball Club
DINES
Selse
Post
Wen
Return OF the Giants
Giants
Polo Grounds
Irwin
New Yorks
Shortstop
Frank Connaughton
Fuller
Connaughton
Schmelz
James Rogers
Providence
New England
Portlands
Eugene de Montreville
Albany
Shannon
Springfield
William L. Lush
Lush
St. Joseph's Temperance Society of
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Conn
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John
Gilroy
P. F. McCauley
Boswell
McJames
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Ahee
J. F. Quinan
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F. J. Cashman
C. W. Driscoll
W. F. Porter
H. J. Kane
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Driscoll
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T. Breen
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J. A. Stewart
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S. Driscoll
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T. F. Breen
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Roe
Christy
Loggins
California
Blanchard & Farrar
Fock Square
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Spalding
the Lady Spalding
Remington Bicycle Emingston
Remington Arms CO
Setiishat Ay
Arthur K. Peck
Yale Gough
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