Opening of Eastern Season at Aqueduct Draws Off a Record Crowd
The Queens County Jockey Club opened the New York racing season at Aqueduct with about 8000 spectators. In the Carter handicap Box ridden by Danny Maher led from the rail and won by a length over Boney Boy, with The Kentuckian close third. The fast track produced near-record time and several tight finishes, with two favorites prevailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York State
Queens County Jockey Club
Aqueduct
Carter
Box
Danny Maher
Boney Boy
Kentuckian
Modrine
Firearm
Charentus
Maher
Bullman
All Gold
Police Board Refuses Coney Island Club Permit
New York April 16 The Board of Police Commissioners denied the Coney Island Sporting Club known as the Seaside A C a permit from May 1 to Sept 1 as the anti boxing law takes effect. The denial signals similar refusals for renewing licenses and the board also requires managers of amusement venues to file a building department certificate with license applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Board of Police Commissioners
Coney Island
American jockeys triumph at Kempton and Birmingham
American jockeys repeat wins from the prior weekend at Kempton Park and Birmingham Easter meetings. Morgante wins Ashford selling plate with Martin. Queen's plate goes to Chevening ridden by J Reiff. Sloan takes Rothschild welter plate on Disguise II and secures other top placings. Birmingham results include Petersfield ST on Resolute II. Holiday plate, and Water Orton plate on Isochemal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Kempton Park
Birmingham
Martin
Ashford
J. Reiff
Chevening
Sloan
Richmond Park
Planudes
Disguise II
Petersfield ST
Rigby
Automobilist Fined in Newton Police Court
A motorist was fined five dollars for speeding in the Newton Police Court yesterday morning for exceeding ten miles per hour in the city. John McDonald of Locomobile Company testified as a demonstrator and had faced a charge of operating a vehicle at full speed to demonstrate its capabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald
Newton
Locomobile Company
Hillis Dropped from Chicago Presbytery Rolls
At the request of Rev Newell Dwight Hillis Plymouth Church Brooklyn the Chicago presbytery unanimously voted to erase his name from its rolls and urged the general assembly to appoint a committee to restate doctrinal standards and report at the next assembly on action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Newell Dwight Hillis
Plymouth Church
Brooklyn
N. Y
Presbytery
General Assembly
MacDowell Recovering in Des Moines After Setback
Melbourne MacDowell appears to be back to normal in Des Moines after recent misfortune. Telegrams from Chicago report a strong attendance sale and MacDowell again in fine fettle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Melbourne
MacDowell
Chicago
Infant death ruled accidental suffocation in Waltham hearing
At the Waltham District Court hearing Judge Nute ruled the infant child of Mrs. Isabel Goulding died from accidental suffocation on April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Waltham District Court
Isabel Goulding
Nute
Vardon Arrives to Stage Two Exhibitions in Montclair
The golf legend Harry Vardon arrived in Boston and will give two exhibitions on the Montclair course Wednesday facing Alex Campbell of Brookline and Robert Stronar of Wentworth. Vardon, 30, 5 ft 9 in, 150 lbs, discussed his style, training, and plans to defend the St Andrews Open in May before returning to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Vardon
Boston
Chicopee Falls
Athletic Department of Jordan, Marsh & Co
Montclair
Vardon
Alex. Campbell
Brookline Country Club
Robert Stronar
Wentworth
New Castle
N. H
Possibl Gee
America
St. Andrew’s
Great Britain
England
Boston Defeats Toronto Nine In Practice Game
Atlantic City April 14 Boston league club trounced the Toronto club of the Eastern League 15 to 8 at Inlet Park Grounds. Boston played an almost errorless game while Toronto fielding lagged due to stiffness from Saturday’s Philadelphia effort. Bases loaded drives favored Boston as Canadians failed at critical moments. The practice game showed the pennant winners in fine shape with spirited batting and orderly teamwork. Attendance was fair in bright cool weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Inlet Park
Toronto
Philadelphia
Bostonians
Vardon Triumphs and Influence in Golf Circles
Harry Vardon holds three open British titles and has faced both amateurs and professionals with renowned skill. His U S tour broadens American golf interest and he is praised for precise play though once deemed cautious. A Scot by birth he learned golf late yet defeated Fernie, Park, and other Scottish stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Vardon
Great Britain
America
Vardon
Scotland
Fernie and Park
Vardon Dominates Open Championship History and Matches
The record traces Harry Vardon's rise from his first open appearance in 188%, where he placed sixth and earned $10, to winning his first open title a year later with Taylor. He triumphed at Muirfield, won Prestwick by one stroke over Willie Park Jr., and later dominated Scotland versus England. In 1900 he opened with a Mid-Surrey Club win at Richmond Eny and on June 8 captured the open by sixteen strokes over Taylors mark, beating Park again in July. He tested Montclair links but aimed for a future record, praising the course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Muirfield
Prestwick
Willie Park, Jr
Vardon
Scotland
England
Park
Boy Killed by Engine on Central Vermont Railroad
Deaf eight year old Joseph J. Parker was struck and killed while crossing the railroad track in Randolph Vermont. The accident occurred April 16 as Parker could not hear the locomotive due to deafness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph
Joseph J. Parker
Central Vermont Railroad
Tufts Second Team Defeats Hopkinson With Lopsided Score
Tufts second team dominated Hopkinson on Tufts oval in seven innings. Hopkinson posed little challenge as Tufts veterans from prior seasons starred. Final score 15 to 1 in Tufts favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinson
Tufts
Brooklyn beats Columbia in baseball tilt at home
In Brooklyn on April 16, the Brooklyn professional team toppled Columbia 8 to 2 as Alex Smith misplayed a wild throw enabling a late escape from shutout. Brooklyn compiled 26 hits to Columbia's 6 with 4 Brooklyn errors and 9 Columbia errors noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alex Smith
Columbia College
Brooklyn
Columbias
Columbia
Rosie Has Not Quit Will Play With New York
Amos Rosie Ewing denies reports of quitting the New York Baseball Club. Ewing says Rosie left for Indianapolis on business related to his father's estate and will return in a week to rejoin the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewing
New York
Amosusie
Ganeak
New York Baseball Club
New Yorks
Maer Ewing
New York Club
Rosie
Indianapolis
Baseball Rumors Stir Pro Pacts and Transfers Across Leagues
Dave Fultz signs with Milwaukee despite vows to avoid the American League. Hanlon’s salary cap and four year contract clause draw attention as discussions unfold over Hughes and Jenning’s statuses. McGraw’s St Louis dispute cited by fans, while Pittsburg unveils a rubber home plate. Winter Hill hosts first dance. college games list Tufts At Andover Yale Georgetown Princeton Virginia Yale Law Randolph Macon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Fultz
Brooklyn
Milwaukee
Tin Donahue
Philadelphia
Delehanty
Lajoie
Douglass
Hughes
Hanlon
Sacramento
Mughes
California
Superbas
Jennings
McGraw
Robinson
St. Louis
American Association
Pittsburg
Park Wilson
New York
Kansas City
Whno
Dates Selected Amateur Oarsmen Regatta Set for July 19
The regatta committee of the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen chose dates July 19 for this year’s event and added a second day. Canadian crews may enter, with Paris-bound representatives to be chosen from the new races open to US club members only. Winners travel to Paris. entries require a pledge to go if victorious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NW York
National Association of Amateur Oarsmen
Harlem
United States
Paris
Veritas Maiden Trip Tests New Weld Gift Launch
Veritas, the new Weld gift launch at Harvard, made its debut on the Charles River yesterday afternoon. The boat showed speed and steadiness in short stretches despite a low tide and a noticeable roll that may unsettle others, though not the crew they coach. Harvard now fields two fast launches to lead the club and class crews going forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Weld
Charles
Harvard
Worcester Cyclists Eye Medfield Race and Big Motor Events
Worcester riders expect to win the Medfield road race led by Ro A Carni O A Nystrom and Charles G Jackson with potential two minute advantage. other racers from the Sr dhet team and old-timers enter. Officials listed include Referee J Wallace Bragdon and clerk Al Goeten. Gertrude B Taylor Major Taylor’s sister dies at 18, influencing his racing plans. New LA W recruits swell numbers from multiple states, and local rider John W Weaihwright plans a 6000 mile Boston to San Francisco round trip carrying Mayor Hart’s letter. Kenneth A Skinner and C J Field tease a motor tricycle race at Woodside Park with Wridgway at 1:27 mile and a $150 stake, start rolling at up to eighty mph under N C A rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Medfield
Ro A. Carni
O. A. Nystrom
Charles G. Jackson
Jackson
Sr Dhet
Hanche
Pmattling
J. Wallace Bragdon
Jack Fecitt
Ernest Benson
Walter B. Ett
George Cooper
M. Gordon
W. A. Woods
al Goeten
Aeopole Club
Charles Les
T. Cannon
Chronograph Club
Gertrude B. Taylor
Major Taylor
New York
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Michigan
Minnesota
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Maryland
District of Columbia
Indiana
New Hampshire
New Jersey
John W. Weaihwright
Boston
Skinner
C. G. Wridgway
Woodside Park
Philadelphia
Wridgway
Berkeley Oval
Newtowne Club Defeats Review in Candlepin League
The Review rollers visited the Newtowne Club at North Cambridge last night in the Interclub Candlepin League and were swept in three straight games. Newtowne's total score reached 1342.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Review Rollers
Newtowne
North
Cambridge
Boxing Gossip Signals New England Heavyweight Hope
The letter from South Boston calls out Tom Shaw and Sandy for a title bid, with others like McCormick and Gardner in the mix. Reports note McGovern-Dizoh ring photos, Byers praised for boxing form, Hanrahan vs Gardner debated, and several matchups upcoming at Boston clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Boston
Dunklehorst
Conroy
Vinnegen McCormick
Rob Roy
Sir
Tom Shaw
Sandy
Kossee
Shaw
Bterguson
Broadway A. C
Roxbury
Aword
Dick Walsh
Tony Buckley
Young McKenna
North End
Nee 1 N. H
Allies Brown
Lewiston
Luther Manuel
Pland
Brown
Allie
Young Sharkey
Ed Hayes
George Dart
The
Howard
Byers
Perm
Deane de
Jone
Anderson
Joe Tree
Bill Otger
Jack Fitzpatrick
Frank D'Arcy
Bill Soran
Martina Mubvipi
Sandy Ferguson
Gapthin
Bill "Io
Adison Club
Mualing
Kid McCoy
McCoy
Bill Hanrahan
Hanra
Toeen
Hanrahan
George Gardner
Gardner
Joe Walcott
Spoabouts
Dal
E Smith
Matty Matthews
Timmy Kearns
Jack Downey
Eddie Connolly
Twin Sullivan
Roanoke Club
J. Elms
Lawrence
Also Mentioned on This Page
KentUcky
Aqueduct Park
Coney Island Sporting Club
Frank Rollins
Arbor
Liverpool
Tremont Street
Mary
Boston Cycle CO
J. M. Linscott
Maj
POU
Tremont
Automobilist
Hillis
Chicago Presbytery
Hoke Smith
Atlanta, Ga
Atlanta Journal
H. M. Atkinson
Morris Brandon
J. R. Gray
Atlanta
Florizar
Memphis
Tenn
Brode
the Conqueror
Wollaston New Golf Links
Wright & Ditson’s
Noyes Bros
Montclair Links
His Outfit
Verdon
Post
Bernard Nicolls
Nicolls
Beaneaters
Duffy
Tenney
Breceeeesenss
Collina
Eome
Lowe
Osssseaessil
Bammon
Rv. Fi.c
Grey
L. Fa
Hannivan
Eeveeseaesere
Schaub
Taylor, 2 ZeArfoSs
Bemis
Clementz
Baasuss
Bannon
Zearfoss
Freeman
Long
Sporting Goods
Iver
Johnson
Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Co
John P. ‘Lovell ‘Arms Co
Washington Street
Dunn
McGinnity
Kitson
Farrell
Smith
Kebler
Sayles
Goodman
Falneeipin
Sasaeipii
Monreal
Britain
Dankmar Adler
Adler
AB. R. Chase
A. B
L. Pierce
Christian
Skilton
Eeeneese Wright
Eee Wattles
C. F
Seeesererese Jones
Y. I. Feeeneseseeeser
Chase Christ
Perkins
Foster
Maguire
Lamb
Phip
Guire
Phipps
Heron
Veritas
Rae
Binghamton, N. Y. Oo
Boston Daily Os
Crockett
Bone Gill
Jenks
Seereest
Delano
South Boston
B. H. Benton
Dr. Landen
R.A. Sanden
Tremont St
Mass
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!