Rising Heroic Walkoff Wins Opening NL Tilt in Louisville
In Louisville on April 11, Pop Rising delivered the decisive moment for Collins squad as Freeman on second scored on Rising s long drive over center field. Boston had held an early lead but Louisville rallied with timely hits and a late streak as Gibson and Harris limited the visitors to three and two runs respectively. Collins praised his pitchers and announced plans to bring Young Tannehill and Selbach to Columbus before the New York trip.
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Louisville
Pop” Rising
Collins
Freeman
Rising
Ferris
Johnny
McCord
Boston
MecCord
Gibson
Harris
Godwin
Stahl
Parent
Mayer
Grimshaw
Murphy
Columbus
Dineen
Winter
Young
Tannehill
New York
Griffith
Highlanders
Selbach
Cores Fefiree
Stoner
Hallinan
Kerwin
Kane
Boston High School Considers Major Basketball Rule Changes
A meeting at English High School discussed larger courts 3500 square feet officials per game 15 minute halves stricter injury stoppage and out of bounds ball return rules. They also debated limiting teams to one meeting per season and restricting pupils to two athletic branches. decisions postponed to mid next month.
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Utes
English High School
Boston
Collins Makes Early Cuts On Baseball Team
Captain Collins announces releases for Hughes Kenney Murch and Rising with 10 days pay later this week. Glaze likely stays in Columbus while Josslyn may return to Providence as Collins trims his roster to favor current holdovers. Grimshaw heads to Buffalo. Godwin kept as utility. Crane, Peterson, and Armbruster cover catching as Criger and Graham prepare to report. Harry Murch heads to Sebago Lake.
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Collins
Young
Peterson
Graham
Armbruster
Buster
Louisville
Hughes
Kenney
Murch
Rising
Glaze
Josslyn
Columbus
Providence
John I. Taylor
Boston
Dineen
Gibson
Winter
Tannehill
Harris
Broadway
Grimshaw
Buffalo
New Yorks
Godwin
Criger
Harry Murch
Sebago Lake
Boxing card at Lincoln Club features Mellody vs McKeever
Promoters expect a near capacity crowd next Monday at Chelsea's Lincoln Club for Mellody versus McKeever in a welterweight bout. The show starts at 8 pm with the main event before 9 and ends by 10, weathering a likely short card.
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Lincoln Club
Chelsea
Tioney Mellody
Charney McKeever
Mellody
McKeever
Jerry
Balloon Voyage by Dr and Mrs Thomas Captures Sky Flight
Dr and Mrs Julian P Thomas along with Levee completed a landmark balloon ascent near Pittsfield at 3 22 pm marking Mrs Thomas as a leading American amateur balloonist. The trip showcased calm handling during descent and earned crowds as hotels filled overnight.
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Julian P. Thomas
Levee
Thomas
America
Mrs. Thomas
New York
W. R. C. Larson
Pittsfield Gas Company
Count de la Vaulx
Befores Start How The Aerial Pegasus Was Groomed
A dramatic tale follows a woman who prepared a legendary aerial Pegasus for a perilous voyage. She traverses obstacles and tests discipline to ready the steed for the journey ahead. The narrative blends courage, aviation lore, and personal resolve.
First Woman in United States Bids Farewell at Balloon Flight
In Pittsfield on April 11 Mrs. Julian P. Thomas prepared to ascend with the balloon L Orient. As the aeronaut signaled she opened a package scattering violets over the crowd. the scene highlighted the historic unprofessional ascent by a pioneering female aviator.
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Pittsfield
L’orient
Julian P. Thomas
United States
Charles Levee
Thomas
Palmo tablets promise quick cure for weakness and sleeplessness
Weak back and tired feeling are said to improve with Palmo tablets that claim to act on kidneys and nervous system and make users look younger. Available for 50 cents per box or 12 boxes for five dollars with guarantee, sold by Klein's and several Boston area dealers including Gardner Tremont St Harrison Ave Washington St Friend St Court and Hanover Sts.
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Klein's
Tremont
Boyl- Aston Sts
Gardner
Tremont St
Harrison Ave
Washington St
C. F. Faton
Friend St
Knight's, Court and
Hanover Sts
Sawyer
Tremont and
Hollis Sts
Boston College High elects athletic officers
The High School of Boston College selects its athletic committee with Louis A. White as chairman and members Charles A. Birmingham, Cornelius L. Bulman, Victor A. Didion, Martin J. Foley, Joseph F. Golden, John P. McEleney, Daniel H. McHugh, Daniel H. Sullivan, Harry G. Tehan, and John F. Walsh named to the group.
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High School of
Boston College
Louis A. White
Charles A. Birmingham
Cornelius L. Bulman
Victor A. Didion
Martin J. Foley
Joseph F. Golden
John P. McEleney
Daniel H. McHugh
Daniel H. Sullivan
Harry G. Tehan
John F. Walsh
Balloon ascent advances amid family farewells and civic support
Mrs. Thomas prepared for a balloon ascent with her son Odin and nurse nearby in Pittsfield. She noted she would not fly if her children faced danger and wore a tailor made suit with a fur coat borrowed from Mrs. Larson. Officials denied police plans to halt the ascent, while Mayor Allen Bagg and Chief White offered support.
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Count de la Vaulx
Allen Bagg
Pittsfield
White
McGarry Beats Ryan in Ten Rounds at Essington Bouts
At the Tuxedo Club in Essington Penn April 11 a 10 round preliminary saw Amby McGarry of New York knock out Adam Ryan of Philadelphia after a hard finish. Ryan was knocked down in the 10th, unable to rise before the count.
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Tuxedo Club
Essington
Penn
Fred Welsh
England
Billy Mahary
Philadelphia
Adam Ryan
Amby McGarry
New York
Ryan
McGarry
Philadelphian
Dean Shaler to Be Buried Today at Starvard University
Starvard University pays tribute to Dean Water with a campus funeral. Eight undergraduates from four classes will carry the casket in a service conducted by Professor Francis G. Peabody at 3 o'clock.
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Starvard University
Dean
J. M. Montgomery
J. D. Nichols
J. D. White
H. Foster, Jr
G. Emerson
G. C. Bacon
8. Kelly
D. D. Bush, Jr
Francis G. Peabody
Day Off For Tenney's Men
Newark, N J April 11 It was impossible to stage the Boston Nationals vs Newark Eastern leaguers game after two days of rain The contest was called off Tenney's men had a day of idleness before opening the National league season with Donovan's Brooklyns at Washington Park Tomorrow Afternoon Manager Tenney left for New York undecided on who will pitch for Boston tomorrow
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Newark
N. J
Wiedenmayer
Brooklyns
Washington Park
Boston Boys
New York
Tenney
Boston
Cornell Wins 12 Inning Baseball Thriller Over Dartmouth
Cornell defeated Dartmouth 3 to 2 in 12 innings at Ithaca. Cornell led 2 0 after seven, Dartmouth tied it in the eighth, Deshon scored on Heisman’s error in the 12th as Deshon scored on a misplayed fly ball for the deciding run.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Cornell
Dartmouth College
Ithacans
Hanover
O’brien
Driscoll
McDevitt
Deshon
Heisman
Hazleton
Lomasney Bill Falls In Senate Tie Vote
The Lomasney civil service bill fails in an 18 to 18 Senate tie with President Dana not voting. Republicans from Suffolk back Lomasney while Suffolk Democrats support Mayor Fitzgerald. Kyle was absent when the votes occurred.
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Martin M. Lomasney
Senate
Fitzgerald
Civil Service
Lomasney
Boston
State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation
Dana
Suffolk
Macleod
Cambridge
Kyle
Plymouth
Beck
Bullock
Cox
Essex
Dean
Feiker
Garfield
Gerrett
Grosvenor
Hill
Hull
Hunter
Lane
Parker
Seiberlich
Taft
Walker
Cassidy
Chace
Chapple
Clark
Converse
Cummings
Cusick
Gartland
Harding
Hilton
Logan
Harvard Nines Spring Training Trip Planned
Harvard varsity baseball heads to spring training through April 22 with twenty players selected to travel. Three games are set against Trinity and Annapolis, with a local Richmond team replacing the Washington and Lee contest. Captain Stephenson and 18 others plus coaches, managers, and trainers make up the squad.
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Harvard
Washington and Lee
Richmond
Trinity
N. C
Annapolis
Stephenson
Currier
Wendell
Carlisle
Hartford
Castle
Greene
Snyder
Slater
Nash
Burr
McCarty
McCall
Kemble
Simons
Harvey
Short
Leonard
Pounds
Hellman
Dexter
Coburn
Kelley
Sugden
MacMasters
Taylor
E. H. Nichols
Pro Boxing Comeback Hopes Face Personal Ban
The piece notes Jim Jeffries blocked by his wife from fighting again and a broader debate on amateur boxing rules. It mentions boxing figures and gambling-like chatter around the sport, plus predictions about a four mile relay at Penn with Mike Murphy directing milers and Michigan’s recent dominance.
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Mike Murphy
Penn
Michigan
Murphy
Fitzpatrick
The Reno Gamblers Marker Bets and a Ring Riot Scene
Odds from Diogenes foretell Boston over Brooklyn and other NL picks while a street drama in Los Angeles pits Battling Nelson against Aurelio Herrera. A tense saloon interlude follows as danger mounts between the fighters and Billy Nolan intervenes.
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Nelson
Aurelio Herrera
Los Angeles
Cal
Bat
Aurelio
Senate Drops Sunday Observance Bill After Heated Debate
The Senate without a roll call struck down the drastic Sunday observance bill and adopted a Kyle resolve proposing a commission to study Sunday laws, with a next session report. Senator Prouty witnessed the moment but did not oppose the defeat as Sunday traditions continue.
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Senate
Revere
State House
Kyle
Plymouth
Prouty of Spencer
Detroits lose money on southern trip and opening AL game set
The Detroits' southern trip cost 2000 with 700 earned in exhibition play. Sheridan and Evans will umpire the Boston and New York Highlanders opener. Brooklyn plans Sunday baseball if semi pro clubs play and score cards are sold. Tickets for the April 17 opening at Huntington avenue, and grand stand seats for holidays, are on sale with rain refunds.
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Detroits
Clarke
Pirate
Nealon
Sheridan
Evans
Bostons
New York Highlanders
Brooklyn
Griffith
la Porte
Moriarty
Huntington Avenue
Guild police and excise bill passes in Senate fight
The Guild police and excise bill abolishes the Board of Police and creates a single commissioner with an excise three member board to handle liquor licenses. It passed 19 to seven after a clash during engrossment. Senator Taylor sought a 30 day effect after Boston voters approve it, but his amendment failed 7 to 17. No roll call was requested on the final vote. The bill, after perfecting amendments, was sent to the House under a suspension of the rules.
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Guild Police and Excise
Board of Police
Taylor
East Boston
Boston
Mayor Fitz gerald's boulevard scheme blocked in House
The Charles River boulevard project faced opposition as Fitzgerald allies in the House opposed the Lomasney bill in the Senate. With an unfavorable committee report, the bill advanced to a Waterloo due to lack of defending voices. House tact allowed the Mayor's allies to prepare a counter effort.
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Fitzgerald
Charles River
Senate
New York Americans Beat Providence 6 to 2
New York Americans defeat Providence Eastern League champions 6 to 2 marking their return from the Southern training tour. Scoring by innings shows New York leading early and holding the advantage through the game. Batteries Poole and Cooper for New York with Chesbro Newton and Kleinow for Providence.
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New York
New York American
Belmont Buys 125000 Horse Rock Sand for Stud Duty
August Belmont pays 125000 for Rock Sand the 1900 guineas Derby and St Leger winner. Export planned to America in June with stud duties in England and insured for 130000. Rock Sand is a noted son of Sainfoin out of Roque Brune, among the top prices in thoroughbred sales.
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London
Belmont
Rock Sand
Sainfoin
America
England
Roquebrune
Ormonde
Flying Fox
Jeffries Declares End to Fighting Career
San Francisco April 11 Jim Jeffries retired heavyweight champion of the world will not fight again Billy Delaney confirms there are no plans for future bouts despite rumors Delaney states the fighting days of the great fighter are at an end
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Men of America
Petticoat
Jim Jeffries
Jeffries
San Francisco
Billy Delaney
Jeff
Football association meeting planned at Continental Hotel
A gathering of football enthusiasts will meet next Saturday night at o'clock at the Continental Hotel on Essex Street to organize for the coming year, appoint committees, and conduct all business proper to the meeting.
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Continental Hotel
Essex Street
Maine State Rifle Association organized by delegates
In Livermore Falls Maine on April 11 delegates from Portland Lewiston Auburn Phillips and Livermore Falls organized the Maine State Rifle Association. Officers elected were President Thomas Russell Auburn Secretary Dr C H Oakes Livermore Falls and Treasurer R H Crosby Portland.
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Livermore Falls
Maine State Rifle Association
Portland
Lewiston
Auburn
Phillips
Thomas Russell
C. H. Oakes
Livermore Walls
R. H. Crosby
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