Harvard Races On Track And River Today
Harvard plans a busy athletics day with Weld versus Newell crews meeting on the Charles River at 4 p m and track events on Holmes Field. The regatta pits Donovan against Vail in a strategic stroke contest likely shaping the varsity stroke, while Sheafe’s illness postpones a Weld race. Freshmen and juniors contend for points in track events, spotlighting Haigh and Sprague in a featured sprint.
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Harvard
Weld
Newell
Charles
Holmes Field
Donovan
Vail
Law School
Sheafe
Sprague and Haigh Triumph in Local Running Race
Sprague, described as a well set up boy, shows strong results from long training while Haigh, a natural runner, ran with little training. The race highlights contrasting preparation levels and personal strengths among competitors.
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Sprague
Haigh
The Ball Players at Soldiers Field Yesterday
Four nine squads played regular games on Soldiers Field with baseball of better order overall. The team will likely be picked very soon and the season roster announced shortly.
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Soldiers Field
Atlantic Yacht Club boxing event entertains actors crowd
Twelve aspiring boxers competed at the Atlantic Yacht Club in a charity style show for theater company guests. Ed Jones beat Jack Higgins for a April 19 challenge with Danny Snyder, while Jack Riley defeated Kid Johnson. Sweeney edged Hawkins, Rogers overwhelmed Johnson, and DArcy outboxed Hodges before both were set to meet April 19. The star bout Mulvihill vs Jordan thrilled the audience, and Tom Shaw refereed with Tom Boles as timekeeper. An invited guest list included Fritz Williams and Captain Ames among many others.
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Atlantic Yacht Club
Americus Athletic Association
Ed Jones
Chelsea
Sandy Ferguson
Jack Higgins
Danny Snyder
Jones
Snyder
Kid Johnson
Jack Riley
Johnson
Joe Choynski
Riley
Joseph Sweeney
Cambridge
F. Hawkins
Everett
Hawkins
Sweeney
E. Russell
Kid Rogers
Russell
Joe Walcott
Rogers
Mike D’arcy
Jack Hodges
Hodges
D’arcy
Sailor Mulvihill
D'Arcy
Mulvihill
Jordan
Tom Shaw
Tom Boles
Fritz Williams
Charles Abbott
Mr. Renstrum
J. D. Wheeler
S@vering
George Towle
Mr. Davidson
Richard Marsh
M. J. Powers
W. P. Edgar
D. J. Nolan
George Weathers
P. Leary
Captain Duncan
W. Winterson
Frank Boothby
B. H. Bisnton
Rob Roy
Boxing Gossip Hints Jeffries Fights and Rivalry
A Boston era boxing column reports a proposed Jeffries versus Fitzsimmons bout at Westchester before Sept. 1 and notes rival plans to promote moving pictures. It covers rumored matchups, interviews, and local club notices including Jack Bonner versus Tommy West and other lightweight intrigues.
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Jim Jeffries
Bob Fitzsimmons
Westchester
Madden
Jeffries
Fitzsimmons
Billy Brady
New York
Itzsimmons
Fitz
Sharkey
Corbett
McCoy
Bill Hayes
West
Bob Allen
Allen
Chicago
Mickey Higgins
Lynn
Mickey
Sandy Ferguson
Tom Shaw
Owen McCrillis
J. D. Regan
The
Columbia
Eddie Hobbs
Jim Madison
New England
Madison
Kid Lewis
Jack Bonner
Tommy West
Broadway Athletic Club
D. L
Faneuil Hall Athletic Club
Jeffries Point Athletic Club
Lyceum
East Boston
Sylvester
Jack Vickey
Lowel
Mass
Bill Chisholm
Ted
Challe Ad
New Ng
England
Mee
Benton
Boston Nine Steps Up Practice In Greensboro
Boston baseball nine showed its best work since arriving in the South under a hot sun in Greensboro. Catcher John Clements reported in weight and fitness while veteran infielders and pitchers strutted fast fielding and speed work. The squad, led by Captain Duffy, prepares for a Saturday game against Oak Ridge and a Friday trip to Washington to face Princeton with Yale upcoming in Norfolk, as attention grows for a Southern gathering with invited spectators.
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Greensboro
N. C
Boston Baseball Nine
John Clements
Selee
Rome J. Chambers
Clements
Sullivan
Duffy
Barry
Bobby’’ Lowe
Oak Ridge
University of North Carolina
Cornell
Bostons
State Normal School
Princeton
Washington
Norfolk
Yale
Boston
Clarke
Nichols
Horner Military School Nine
The New Home Plate Rule Sparks Baseball Debate
The article discusses confusion over a new home plate rule altering plate size from 144 to 216 square inches and creating a 17 inch square frontage line for pitchers. It notes the change aids umpires in balls and strikes and draws criticism from Buck Ewing who says dirtage will nullify any reform after a few innings.
Baseball circuits churn with moves and promises
Shortstop Frank Connaughton exits to hotel business with his father at Clinton. Ewing expects to join his men on the Polo grounds in New York next Monday after improving the team. Hawley trains in New York vowing to prove himself to Cincinnati fans. Malachi Kittredge pins hopes on Boston and Brooklyn, praising Freeman and Dineen as key pickups. Worcester fans back Kit as he negotiates for first class men in Passaic. Dowd released by Frank De Haas Robison as New York strengthens. Colts practice buzzes in Selma with Donahue and Wolverton clashing over third base. Today’s games list Dorchester at Milton, Cambridge at Roxbury, Tufts at Lawrenceville, Georgetown vs Philadelphia league.
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Frank Connaughton
Clinton
Ewing
Polo Grounds
New York
Hawley
Cincinnati
Comiskey
Jouett Meekin
Boston
Malachi Kittredge
Brooklyn
Freeman
Dineen
Ashington
Worcester
Passaic
N. J
Worcesters
Frank de Haas Robison
Thomas Dowd
Loftus
Selma
Ala
Alabama
Donahue
Wolverton
Bradley
Dorchester High
Milton High
Townfield
Dorchester
Cambridge High
Latin
Roxbury High
Cambridge
Tufts
Lawrenceville Academy
Lawrenceville
Georgetown University
Philadelphia
School Children Attend Beach Dog Show Highlights
School children flock to a dog show where Spaniels win with the girls and Bulldogs with the boys. Holland's Queen, Dr. C A Longest’s bloodhound, wins the President's cup for the second time, while Windholme Kennels earns multiple prizes including Robino II as top beagle and other cups and medals awarded for breed excellence.
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Dr. C.A
Holland
Katerfelto
Windholme Kennels
Windholme
William Saxby
John Connell
New England Kennel Club
Dr. C. A. Lougest
J. A. Boutelle
Co. A. Longest
Queen
John
Hayer
Hillside Tempest
Ladies’ Kennel Association of Massachusetts
Dr . A. Lougest
Prince of Wales
Newcastle Kennels
Ewcastle
Thomas
Endcliffe
F. Senn
O. Penniman
Kennel Show Highlights Pointers Beagles Irish Terriers and More
A large dog show draws crowds as champion Kent's Kate leads in open and winners classes with a string of top prizes and high values. Prizes include Masterpiece Irish terrier and Princeton Monarch bulldog walkovers. many breeds from Beagles to Whippets earn cups and silver trophies.
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Dous
Tom
Boston Terriers
Kent
Kate
Frederick J. Lenoir
Greenwood
Prince’s Lad
Violena
Sir Waldorf
Masterpiece
Princeton
N. H. Montray
F. F. Dole
Woodcote Wonder
Princeton Monarch
Round Plain Beagles
Bitches
Hebden Kennels
K. G
Set van Schaick
Laurelson Mader
Bristol Kennels
Bristol Bluff
Hebden Erin
M. Bruckheimer
Rum
Singleton van Schaick
Laurelton Muddler
Cloverly Kennels
Ripper Schandy
Lauretton
Jonathan F. Comstock
Southboro
Travis Tops Field In Atlantic City Open Golf
Walter J. Travis led the 36 hole qualifying with a 180 total in the open spring tournament at the Country Club as 16 players qualified for the Atlantic City Cup. H M Forrest of Philadelphia and others trailed. tomorrow two match rounds decide cups and honors.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Douglas
Harriman
Walter J. Travis
H. M. Forrest
Philadelphia
Travis
Qualified players listed for Cup competition
The document lists numerous golf qualifiers by name and club for the Cup including H M Forrest Philadelphia Coun try, Jasper Lynch Lakewood, Findley D Douglas Fairfield, Wilson Potter Philadelphia Cricket, Herbert M Harriman Meadowbrook, William McCawley Merion Cricket, A H Remington Philadelphia Cricket, E A Darby Philadelphia Coun try Club, H A Colby Essex County, F P Kimball Lakewood, George Ormiston Pittsburg, Dr E O Bougeian Elmira, H R Sweney Albany, Arden McRobbins St Andrews, A Graham North Jersey, Arthur Hinds Richmond Hill, with matchups and pairings toward the later rounds. New England entries from Oakley Country Club and Wanlamossett Golf Club are noted.
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H.M. Forrest
Philadelphia
Country
Jasper Lynch
Lakewood
Findley D. Douglas
Fairfield
Wilson Potter
Philadelphia Cricket
Herbert M. Harriman
Meadowbrook
William McCawley
Merion Cricket
A. H. Remington
E. A. Darby
Philadelphia Country Club
H. A. Colby
Essex County
F. P. Kimball
George Ormiston
Pittsburg
Dr. E. O. Bougeian
Elmira
H. R. Sweney
Albany
Arden McRo
R. Shattuck
Cape May
James Edwards
Torresdale
Penn
John Park
Edgeworth
Rodman E. Griscom
Merton
W. H. Davis
H. C. Fownes
A. C. Fobes
F. P. Kellogg
Princeton
A. S. Carpenter
Atlantic City
W. E. Shackel
Scores and players listed for Atlantic City event match play
The text lists numerous players and their scores by sets and positions from an Atlantic City event, naming competitors from cities like Boston Lakewood Elmira and Philadelphia Cricket. It also details a rear procession lineup and outlines match play draws with pairs and alternates.
Wheelman Meet Opens April 19 at Brockton
Manager W F Saunders announces the Brockton track meet on April 19 with open and amateur events offering prizes of 26, 15, and 8 dollars for the mile and 20 15 8 in the three mile handicap. Entries close April 14. NAC permit rules require registration of riders and trainers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Saunders
Brockton
Charlestown Cycle Club
Thomas L. Downs
Charles W. Sargent
Charles E. Crowther
Fred F. Aes
A. F. Small
F. A. Hallett
Chelsea C. C
Metropolitan
Gist
R. W. Emerson
George A. Perkins
Champlin
Cambridge
Meyer Champlin
Philadelphia
Michael
McDuffee
Trotting Association Forming in Syracuse District
Syracuse horsemen plan a trotting association and likely join the Hudson River circuit. Theodore E. Coleman will serve as secretary after promoting many Albany meetings. Island Park company summer meet runs July 31 to Aug 3 with stakes for 2:25 trotters 2:16 trotters 2:23 pacers and 2:15 pacers. Grace Hastings 12, from New Haven, dropped a filly by Hardwick the 2:01-2 trotter progeny of Dictator lineage.
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Syracuse
Hudson River
Theodore E. Coleman
Albany
Island Pari Company
Hathershall
Grace Hastings
N. W
Huebinger
New Haven
Cornell Crew Finishes Week on Water with Varsity Eight
The Cornell crew squad trained for over a week of vacation on the water. The varsity eight lineup includes Robbins Dalzell Beardslee Smallwood English Petty Vanderhoef and Hartley.
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Cornell
Ent
Robbins
Dalzell
Beardslee
Smallwood
English
Petty
Vanderhoef
Hartley
St. Louis Kennel Club
Joseph Williams
Boston College Athletic Assion
Holy Cross
John A. Ward
Tad Tall
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Lathrop
Coach Vail
Newell Crew
Ball Players
Boston Nine
Catcher Clements
Seles
Forbes
San Francisco
A. B. Spreckels
J. Malcolm Forbes
Cupid
Venus
Psyche
Galetta
Stamboul
MAN Trailer
Houghton & Dutton
Roosevelt
Christy
Kate. Pointer
F. J. Lenoir
Chang
Herbert Dumaresqu
Field Spaniels
Marcel A. Vitl
Annoyance
Beagles
W. B. Smith
Comfort
Atlantic
Douglas and Harriman
Fownes
Fobes
Davis
C. Potter
Tyng
Mackie
Shattucket
Bohlan
Edwards
Kellogg
Carpenter
Cox
Sully
W. C. Fownes
Armstrong
Harrison
Green
Hirsch
Travellier
Brownell
Leech
White
Work
Marcellus
Moller
Hill
C. Fownes
EB. A. Slack
Charles I. Travellis
Oakley Country Club
D. J. Sully
W. D. Brownell
Wanlamossett Golf Club
Providence
Boston Tailoring Jewelers’ Building
Washington and Bromfield Streets
H. H. Harriman
Hanover St
Boston Cycle Co., J. M. Linscott
Beat Malden
Review Club
Candle Pin
Malden Club
Malden
Jenks Seeeseenes
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Delanoeeee
Eresserseeees
F. A. Marsellous
Nutley
H. Kenned Hill
University of Pennsylvania
John Moller
Grier Hirsch
C. B. Fownes
J. Ryle
North Jersey
Walter Cox
H. L. Armstrong
T. L. Harrison
H. W. Brown
W. C. Fown
W. E. Edge
A. C G. Chadbourne
Co. H. Merrill
Vt. E. Barnes
Henry Wooten
Lil
H. B. Cooke
William Disston
J. B. C. Tappan
Nassau County
J. B. Ladd
Baltimore
E. G. Herndeen
John Hiscock
A. R. Peck
Peter Cody
Glenwood
A. Peck
Frank Thomson
Reres
Charles Reeve
Houghton
Colby
Ormiston
Graham
Sweney
Kimball
Forrest
Lynch
McCauley
Remington
Darby
Nds
Griscom Va
Shackleford
Travelli
Porter
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