Valkyrie III May Shape Clyde Cup Battle Against Ailsa
United Press reports Clyde boat builder near yacht designer Mr Watson details Valkyrie III prospects. He notes Cranfield or Sycamore may helm for Lord Dunraven, compares Valkyrie III to Ailsa in stability and wind performance, and cites Dunraven’s popularity shaping outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
United Press
Clyde
Watson
Cranfield
Sycamore
Lord Dunraven
Clyde Yachtsmen
Ailsa
America
United Kingdom
Walker
Herreshoffs
George Gould
Kiel
Baseball News From Boston Area 1890s Intercollegiate Schedule
Baseball notes cover Lowell signing George Clements and Boston era stars, Harvard and MIT schedules announced with dates across April to May, plus players like Jack Kermer and Nates from Stoughton and Cambridge. Reports on salaries, rule debates, and upcoming games highlight a busy regional season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Clements
Stoughtons
Lowell
Harrisons
Cambridge
Jack Kermer
Stoughton
George Dakin
J. Temple
Harvard
Belmont School
Belmont
Groton
Brookline High School
Brookline
Boston Latin
Boston
St. Mark’s
Southboro
Cambridge H
South End
Fred Steere
New Bedford
Joe Kelly
Baltimores
Mickey’’ McGraw
Baltimore
Giants
Dan Brouthers
Ward
New York
Arlie Latham
Cincinnati Post
Mass
Abbey
Anse
Bismarck
Buck” Ewing
Cincinnati
Buck
Pittsburg
Frank McKee
Charley Hoyt
Chicago
Freedman
Mois
Galveston
Kittridge
Angon
Nick Young
Treadway
McCoy
Keefe
Shreveport
Gus Weyhing
Philadelphia
United States
Josh Billings
Sporting News
Brockton
John H. Fitzgerald
T. H. Quirk
Natick
Elmer E
George E. Chase
Yarmouth
Fitzgerald
Quirk
Laird
Nominations for Union Stake at Saugus Track Meet
Nominations list for the Union Stake to be decided at the old Saugus race track Franklin Park in the first week of July during a ten-day meeting beginning June 25. Four sections with $1000 stakes each feature 2:19 Class trotting, 2:29 Class trotting, 2:40 Class trotting, and 2:25 Class pacing with numerous horses and owners including Empire City stud New York Readville Springfield and Mystic Park participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Saugus
Franklin Park
Empire City Stud
New York
J. Scott McCoy
Springfield
Princewood
W. M. Hadley
Boston
Jack Wyman
James Golden
Mystic Park
Lord Shelbourne Bither & Walker
Fleetwood Park
Walton
Falls Mills
Wilbrook
Charles Nolan
Philadelphia
Walbridge Frank Howell
Poughkeepsie
Frank McKahan
Wabash
Ind
Frenzie L
George Leavitt
Frank Jones
J. H. Nay
Readville
Roy Miller
Macon
Clara C. J. H. Nay
Marshall Nay
A. Derning
Captain White J. Scott McCoy
Garst
Providence
Walter
Hither & Walker
Roberta S. Walton
Kelly Thomas S
Flood
Elmira
Magnolia Queen
Howard Hayden
E. Williston
L. I
Lady Tennyson Bard Palmer
Stella Frank Howell
Alcyon Belle
William J. Sullivan
Allen Mac
Thomas Smith
Georgianne E. A. Derning
Glenmore
J. J. Collins
Westerly
R. I
Jack the Ripper
Bard Palmer
Stella J. J. Bowen
Plato A. Johnson
Brockton
Bird Simmons John Cormick
Lee
Mass
Foxcroft A. Weir
Port Chester
Bella Mason Farm
Taunton
Rom
Bonny Bird
Charles Richmond
Dakota Boy
S. Walton
Lebounty
New Bedford
Prince W. Charles Nolan
Clodia James Golden
Aleyne George Leavitt
Sprague Light
P. Otterson
Concord
Ladie Walcker
Maple Valley
Kirkwood
Maple Valley Farm
Gr Russel Febert Air Line Farm
Middlefield
Conn
Arlena Frank Howell
Elder J. H. Nay
Portia Wilkes
Foxboro
N. Allen
Eleanor W. M. Hadley
Gaston el Paso Farm
Worthington
Richard Lambert
Napoleon J. G. Walcott
Salem
Templeton Mason Farm
Lantana
R. E. Brown
Little Falls
Ogden A. Dick Wilson
Binghamton
Big Clonaslee
J. A. Lyman
Burmont Frank Slavin
Bre Franks
T. F. Corey
Brookline
George FE. Parberry
Somerville
Tenn
Leonard C. M. Smith
Srg
Humbug
Forest City Farm Showcases Star Trotting Stable
Forest City Farm of Cleveland lists top trotters led by Mattie Wilkes and Pecatonica with promising yearlings under Trainer Keys. Lena Holly changes hands to brood mare at a $2550 sale as stable plans for Baltimore and Grand Circuit events amid dwindling high stakes for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City Farm
Cleveland
Mattie Wilkes
Brown Wilkes
Mattie Hunter
Pecatonica
Patron
Bessie Turner
Oliver K
Helen K
Portulacea
Minaret
Monaco
Patroness
Keys
A. C. Dickerman
A. Morris
Lena Holly
Belline
Director
Steiiola
Steinway
John Splan
West
Tattersall
Madison Square Garden
Morris
Merchants’ and Manufacturers
Detroit
Charter Oak Park Club
Hartford
Driving Club of
New York
Alix
Fleetwood
Monroe Salisbury
C. J. Hamlin
Mt Vernon Sporting Almanac Promises Wide Coverage
The Mt Vernon Sporting AlmanacListed as a compact manual covers records in bicycling skating rowing swimming jumping hurdling weight throwing vaulting lifting sack racing boxing fencing baseball lawn tennis golf lacrosse football cricket billiards and yachting It features portraits of sporting men and is published by the Hannis Distilling Company of Baltimore maker of Mt Vernon rye whiskey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Amateur Athletic Union
Hannis Distilling Company of
Baltimore
City hosts five mile cross country race date April 19
The colored sports of the city announce a five mile cross country race to be held on April 19. Runners will start from the corner of Irving and Phillips streets at 11 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving
Fall River Pugilists Fought 23 Rounds in Local Match
Fall River fighters McGowan and ONeil clashed for twenty three rounds just over the Rhode Island line today. The bout ended without a draw amid a large crowd and several side scraps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Handicap Games Dates Signal BAAs Renewed Activity
The Boston Athletic Association moves to open dates April 19 and May 30 for handicap games as it pursues reorganization after breaking with the N I A A A U. The piece highlights Beals as the driving force, notes plans to lower dues to attract scholastic athletes, and mentions interest from the New York Athletic Club in facing England’s team in New York in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connefl
Bloss
Sweeney
England
George W. Beals
Boston Athletic Club
New England
Stingel
Keane
Riverside
Stinger
N. E. A. A. A. U. Board of Managers
John Graham
New York Athletic Club
Athletic Committee
Sullivan
Maccabe
East Boston Athletic Association
Walter Stimpson
London A. C
New York
Tommy Conneff
E. B. Bloss
Mike Sweeney
Xavier Athletic Club
Mike
Ourer Athletics
New England Athletics
Bill Curtis
Beals
Harvard
Back Bay
Post
Boston
Mr. Beals
Hopkinson School
Boston Athletic
Mr.Beals
Puritan
Appilachian
News England
Hyde Park Cricket Club Plans New Club House
Hyde Park Cricket Club of Dedham announces construction of a new club house this summer at the grgglunds corner of Central Park Avenue and Factory Street Hyde Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
Dedham
Hyde Park Cricket, Club
Central Park Avenue
Factory Street
Wellington Baseball Club Forms For 1895 Season
The Wellington Baseball Club announces its 1895 lineup with C Daly as catcher and captain. Pitchers Smith and O Connor, with O Connor a top hitter and versatile fielder. First base Fat Ratshesky, second Beyer, third Sullivan, short Murphy, left field D Daily, and center and right fields contested by Hanrahan Fitzgerald Mansfield McCoy. Ed Murphy invites games at 619 Massachusetts Avenue Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
C. Daly
Smith
O'Connor
Fat" Ratshesky
Ed Murphy
Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
Mass
Boxing Gossip Sparks Boston Fight Talk and Promotions
Boxing circles in Boston swirl with plans and delays for Walcott versus O’Rourke backers, Ryan versus Smith, and a Dixon-Walcott tour. Promoters push for May 1 or 6 at Seaside Club while Walcott delays until summer and hints at an England tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Corbett
Joe Walcott
Steve O'Donnell
Tom O'Rourke
Billy Smith
John J. Crohan
Boston Traveler
Walcott
Boston
Smith
Tommy Ryan
Ryan
Walcott-Dixon
Dixon
England
Griffo
O'Rorke
Walco
Don Hardigan
William Sullivan
Ike McArthur
Kid Mulligan
Mulligan
Myer
Tom Hannon
Joe Ferguson
East Boston
Ferguson
Farragut Athletic Club
Dick O'Brien
Nahant
O'Brien
Bobby Dobbs
New Bay
William Daly, Jr
Boston Casino
James W. Westcott
Reverd House
Mass
Banta
Dan Murphy
Rar Marston
Zephyr Athletic Club
Brockton
Marston
Centre Street
Etree
Bart O’brien
Bill Dunn
Jack Lonergan
Aleck Dorris
George Sey
A Brown
Spider Deehan
Dan Daily
Tom McGrath
Austin Hunt
Tom Dunfee
Frank Wall
James Dolan
Paddy Doherty
Avon
Mike Shea
Jack McGowan
Kirtland Athletic Club
Lynn
Pickaninny
Joe White
Joe Gordon
Young Lewis
Mike Sears
Tommy Coburn
Angus Reed
Connie Driscoll
Mike Higgins
John E. Butler
Kid McCoy
Corker Promises Crowd Attracting Boxing Contests
In a note on forthcoming events, the writer hints at a big crowd for a corker and postpones using licensed exhibition details. Billy Connolly hosted a late visit from Phelan who brought unexpected information. Sullivan's Jap under Joe Crescent seeks a 110 pound foe for 250 dollars a side as West End figures query the stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corker
Billy Connolly
Phelan
Sullivan
Joe Crescent
West End
Rob Roy
Boston Wheelmen Bundle for a Dubious Day Ride
The day’s weather kept wheelmen sparse at the Reservoir and Franklin Park with 25 to 50 riders at scattered clubs. Senator John Quinn rode with the Post, chatted on State House topics, and boasted cycling prowess while meeting riders like Billy McFarlane and Carl Seelig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reservoir
Franklin Park
John Quinn
Wendell Street
Senator Quinn
Park Street
Brookline
Fens
Billy McFarlane
Boston
Billy
Mr. McFarlane
Jamaica Pond
State House
Garden City
Carl Seelig
Anderson’s
Jack Keeler
Anderson's
Framingham
Coolidge’s Corner
Commonwealth Club
McFarlane
John
Senator
Press Club
Captain Geldert
Massachusetts Club
Massachusetts
Commonwealth Clubs
Charlestown
Gill Lucas
Speir
Mavericks
Dedham
Stoneham
Brighton
Faneuil House
Newton
Chelsea
Edwards
Roxbury
Bill Pitman
Philadelphia
Kain
Four Texas youths gun down three after hunt
In Houston on April 7 four white men Lawrence Reynolds J F Preston Bud Preacher and Sid Preacher enraged by crowd jeers opened fire with Winchesters after a day’s hunt killing two black men and one black woman. The youths were arrested pending coroner’s inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Lawrence Reynolds
J. F. Preston
Bud
Sid Preacher
Trotting Meet at Nice Awards Prizes in International Races
On April 7 at Nice the James Gordon Bennett Grand International offered 8000 francs to the winner and 2500, 1500, 500 francs to subsequent places over 1609 metres. Heat results crown Bluebelle, Shadeland and Delmonia, Valkyrie, Mattie, and Spofford among top finishers. The Prix du Midi for French horses over three kilometres awarded 1000 francs to first and smaller prizes to others, Nouget winning with Lambin, Java, and Miss Helyett following. Consolidation race prizes 300, 150, 100 and 70 francs went to Espoir, Othello, and Sarah over three kilometres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nice
James Gordon Bennett
Bluebelle
Rywood
Mattie
Shadeland
Delmonia
Valkyrie
Spofford
France
Nouget
Lambin
Java
Miss Helyett
Espoir
Othello
Sarah
Fire destroys Thompson dwelling near Leominster
A large two mile from Leominster Centre home owned by William Thompson burned this afternoon with the family away. No water supply hindered extinguishing effort and nearly all furniture burned. Loss estimated at 2000 dollars and insured. Authorities suspect tramp involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leominster
Leominster Centre
William Thompson
Governor Marvil Faces Uncertain Recovery Amid Illness
Wilmington Delaware April 7 Governor Marvil’s friends express cautious hope as he shows some improvement after a bout with erysipelas. Medical officials report progress but warn the next twenty four hours remain critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Marvil
Ungrateful Boss Triggers Long Island Strike by 24 Workers
In Glen Cove a paper-box department foreman, John Hoffman, fires after four decades, prompting 24 workers led by Delia Lynch Mary Dooley and Mamie Forget to strike. After days of absences and letters to families, most resume work while three remain unforgiving, and Hoffman smiles at their cynicism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Glen Cove
Long Island
John Hoffman
Hoffman
Delia Lynch
Mamie Forget
Grimm
Delia
Mr. Grimm
Mamie
Mary
Mars An Masure
Public letters reveal disputed engagement claim by Couzins
April 7 report from St Louis discloses full correspondence between James G. Fair and Phebe Couzins. She argues marriage was implied by exchanges from 1892 to 1893. She cites a Chicago hotel note in 1898 where Fair allegedly said, I have come to claim my reward, yourself and a thousand kisses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
James G. Fair
Phebe Couzins
Grand Pacific Hotel
Chicago
Power crisis halts Braintree line attached for nonpayment
In Brockton on April 7 travellers faced disruption as the Braintree street railroad tied up its line after John Graham of the Quincy & Boston road filed an attachment for a $2100 note. George A Beatty asked Brockton to dispatch cars and supply power, but Superintendent Rogers declined due to unrepaired power facilities and no spare cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Braintree Street Railroad
Boston
John Graham
Quincy & Boston Street Railroad
Rogers
Brockton Street Railroad
George A. Beatty
Braintree Road
Braintree Company
Martin Arrested in Conspiracy Case Tied to Goddard Credit
James T. Martin proprietor of Martin's Business College Brockton was arrested on a charge of conspiracy to defraud James W. Goddard and Wilfred H. Goddard of the Goddard Credit Company. Edward T. Farrell had leased a $125 diamond ring via Martin's agency. he was not arrested. Martin posted bail and faces trial tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
James T. Martin
Martin's Business College
James W. Goddard
Wilfred H. Goddard
Goddard Credit Company
Boston
Edward T. Farrell
Martin
Farrell
German Spice Plaster by Korffs Tops Pain Relief
Readable text shows Korffs German Spice Plaster marketed as a universal remedy for aches. Advertisement highlights claimed efficacy and broad use, with emphasis on relief for general pains and discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korff
U's
Partition sale of Thomas Reddish estate in Roxbury
By decree of the Suffolk Probate Court on March 28 1895 commissioners Cronan Jenkins and Plunkett will sell at public auction the Roxbury district property of Thomas Reddish late of Boston deceased on Thursday April 18 1896 at 12 o clock. The land bounds Vancouver street Ward street Kilroy Rogers and I H Rogers with dimensions described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Suffolk
Boston
John W. Melritt
County of
Herman I. Fisher
County of Suffolk
James F. Ward
Thomas Reddish
Roxbury District
Vancouver Street
Ward Street
Thomas Kilroy
Kilroy
I. H. Rogers
Rogers
John Ff, Cronan
Edward J. Jenkins
Christopher J. Plunkett
Public auction of Chelsea land from Sturgis Chaddock estate
A license from the Probate Court for Suffolk county authorizes sale of a Chelsea parcel at public auction on Monday April 15 at 4 pm. The property, numbered 32 on Bellingham Street, lies on a plan by Alonzo Lewis and is bounded by Bellingham Highland Cottage streets and lot 30. Abigail C. Savery as administratrix with will annexed oversees the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County of Suffolk
Chelsea
Bellingham Street
Alonzo Lewis
Suffolk
Highland Street
Cottage Street
Abigail C. Savery
Admx
Sturgis Chaddock
Easy On Liquor Squad Seizures Report
The liquor squad reported dull business and few seizures. Individuals named include Louis Long of 13 North Bennet street arrested for liquor law violation. Listed seizures cover multiple streets and amounts of lager beer whiskey rum wine and ale across numerous addresses including Chelsea street Merrimack street Medford street Hanover street Battery street and Autumn street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Long
North
Bennet Street
James Powers
Porter Street
Wellis Sampson
Condor Street
Samuel McShurdy
Chelsea Street
Jacob Wyzansky
Merrimack Street
John J. McEtterick
Medford Street
Margaret Manning
B. Street
Autumn Street
Thomas Scanlan
Leon Street
Clara Petterson
Hanover Street
George Wilcox
Battery Street
Roxbury Man Severely Injured Crushed by Boston Train
Thomas J. Lane of 121 Centre Street Roxbury was injured at Frootline Village station while attempting to board the 12:65 train of the Boston and Albany. The train started as he reached the car front, crushing his right foot. He was taken to Boston City Hospital with severe injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Lane
Centre Street
Roxbury
Frootline Village
Boston & Albany
Boston City Hospital
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Allen & Ginter
Richmond
American Topacco Co
Union Stake
California
Callon
Blard & Farrar
Faneuil Mall Gallare
Wellingtons
Texas
Delaware
Fair and
Phoebe Couzins
Ring
Brockton Business College
Bral Estate
Morse Mnapston
Bradford
Massachusetts Ave
Fred J. Carter
Dark
Jozton
Suness
Arcadia Rot Ruty CO
Pemberton Square
Joseph VS. Silsby
George XII. Smith
Yiveney
Melville P. Beckett
Washington St
Isaac Heller
Hoston
William A. Knowlton
Ralph W. Hamblin
Commonwealth
William EF. Bailey
Johy
Fitzpatrick
Court St
Abssin
DEN
American Bell Telephone Co
William R. Driver
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