Boston Baseball Veteran Predicts 25-Cent Ball Won’t Last
George B. Appleton, early promoter of the Boston National League Club, warns that 25-cent baseball won’t endure in Boston. He cites cost, attendance limits, and rival leagues’ expense, predicting American League crowds on weekends may outdraw the NL. He expects a strong opening at Huntington Avenue but says overall profits may shrink for both leagues.
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George B. Appleton
Boston
Appleton
Huntington Avenue Grounds
Collins Tl
Perapy
National League
Soden
Collins
Somers
J. Conant
Mers
Brooks Desertion Taints Boston Team Ahead Of Syracuse Clash
Providence April 16 Boston National Leaguers under Selee face a drive to improve after Brooks left for Baltimore amid illness fears. Pittenger and Moran troubling injuries, Faulkner ill, others reported in good form. The squad departs for New Jersey to meet Syracuse Orange next.
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Providence
R. I
Opposthenty
Selee
Boston Nationaleaguers
Hamilton
Oston
Sam
Oys
Boson
Itcher Faulkner
Delaware
Pitcher Brooks
The
Baltimore
Pittenger
Boston
Syracuse + Orange
N. J
Track Record Prospects In New England Intercollegiate Meet
New England Intercollegiate A A A trains hard for Worcester championship in four weeks with Brown University athletes highlighted. Half mile two miles hammer throw shot put discus potential record bids led by Hall Melendy Bean and Potter. Bowdoin Amherst Williams Dartbrough loom as contenders with Cloudman and Haskell among notable performers.
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New England Intercollegiate
A. A
Worcester
Worcester Polytech
Dave Hall
Brown University
Hall
Brown
O& N. Bean
J. H. Melendy
Grover
University of Maine
Paul Potter
Williams
Potter
Shayne
Blackmer
Park
Mooney
Cullinan
Huggins
Simmons
Howe
Peabody
Bowdoin
James G. Lathrop
Cloudman
Amherst
Escarhe Wilson
Phillips
Hawley
Foser
Strown
Melendy
Washburne
Clerke
Dartbrouth
F W. Haskell
Tow
Brooklyn Beats Rochester in Rain Soaked Park Clash
In windy cold conditions at Washington Park on April 16 Brooklyn defeated Rochester. The game featured a strong pitching and timely hitting as Brooklyn prevailed despite the wet weather and rough field conditions.
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Brooklyn
Rochester
New York
Philadelphia Americans defeat Georgetown in tough league game
Philadelphia American League team beat Georgetown 6 to 4 in a contest played at Georgetown. Batteries Pratt Bernhard and Powers for Philadelphia. McKay Cox and Dil for Georgetown. Umpire Lathard.
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Phil
American
Georgetown
Philadelphia
Philaelphia
R. H. Ehiladelphia
Vser
Pratt
Bernhard
Powers
McKay
Cox
Dil
Lathard
Collins Men Show Strong Pitching in Charlottesville Practice
In Charlottesville on April 16 Collins's pitchers demonstrated top speed and control during practice. Cuppy nears playing weight with strong curves, Kellum praised as a future AL standout, Kane and Connor also shining, while McKenna shows potential for the season. Outfield and infield play solid baselines as the squad aims for the belt ahead of Baltimore’s challenge. Schreckengost umpired the Cornell Northerners 9 to 2 win.
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Charlottesville
Collins
Kellum
McKenna
Kane
Connor
Mitchell
Baltimores
Schreckengost
Cornell
Fast Wrestling Bouts Highlight Local Tournament
Four quick matches electrified a Howard Saturday crowd as Brockton stars led the action. John Little defeated the Flying Dutchman in 13 minutes 40 seconds, Reagan drew with Gibbons in 20 minutes, Gibons beat Butler in 5 minutes 30 seconds, and Schack topped Eldredge in 5 minutes 11 seconds. Tomorrow features Sawyer versus the Flying Dutchman with Gilligan and Eldredge following.
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Howard Vaterday
John Little
Brockton
Chicago
Reagan
Gibbons
Lawrence
Butler
Gibons
Pyles
Eldredge
Fall River
Mark Schack
Boston
Schack
Cencat Ia
Sharp Sawyer
Marlboro
Flying Dutchman
Gilligam
Peony, Gallagher
Bob Beakes
Graham
Mike Shallow
Gilligan
Boxing Gossip and Rivalries Surface in Boston Area Clubs
A burst of boxing intrigue surrounds the Knickerbocker Athletic Club of Lowell and rival groups in Cambridge Fall River and Boston. Proposals, bets, and matchups involve Welden Finn Rabinovitch Parker Reakes and Daly with comments on the New York and Boston boxing scenes.
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Boston
Knickerbocker Athletic Club
Lowell
Bond
Mpalise
Rasety
Dan
Ae Dover
Snyder
Rnde Rahain
On. Athletic Association
Will C. Welden
Welden
James Gilligan
Lawrence
Howard
John Regan
Brockton
Gilligan
Graham
Bobby Reakes
Harvey Parker
Prockton
Reakes
Young Allen
Belfield
Walcott
Lougeon
L. Sawyer
Hudson Ass
John L. Sullivan
Jake Kilrain
Richburg
Miss
Ernest Roeber
New York
Roeber
Carl Parker
Mechanics’ Hall
Mcogay
W. B. Cross
Staion
Reakes-Parker
Dan Creedon
Jimmy Handler
Memphis
Creeden
Pagles
Prisco
Aerie
J. Lavis
Artins
Lavis
Dan Daly
Daly
Willie
Daly Ae
Tan
Marathon Entrants Expanded With Moody and McQueeney
Two more runners join next Friday's marathon Charles Moody from pen and T McQueeney of Hyde. Announcement updates headquarters moving from Central Hall Ashland to Canaanite House near the depot. Canadians from Hamilton Ont are said to be among the attendees at the Rowley Balere Hotel.
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Charles Moody
Pen
T. McQueeney
Hyde
Ashland
Hamiltton
Rowley Balere Hotel
Ellie Cocke Tells Her Tale in Boston Court Case
In Superior Court Ellie T Cocke testifies in a $200000 suit against Carrie B H Greene and the late Dr Cocke estate. She alleges a wife and husband false representation led to her marriage to Dr Cocke and a daughter. The case cites six counts and features long cross examination and supporting depositions.
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Dr. Cocke
Noble
Cocke
Jelly
Waterman
Greene
Constitution Ship Launch Preparations at Bristol Rhode Island
Cap tain Job Berry of Fall River will lower a diver to assess the fronting channel near the Herreshoff shop where the Constitution rests. Captain Terry may bring his Archer derrick barge to stop the big steel mainmast once floated. Oregon pine spars on the way from Portland arrive for the new 46 footers.
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Bristol
R. I
Job Berry
Fall River
Herreshoff
Terry
Archer
Portland
Herreshoffs
Barrie Visits Boston to View Independence and Scout Shamrock Tender
David Barrie Sir Thomas Lipton American agent arrives in Boston and visits East Boston to inspect the Independence. He seeks a suitable tender for Shamrock II, explores sail plans and may not bring Shamrock to Boston. Barrie stays at Parker House and meets yachtsman M J Kiley before cable updates.
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David Barrie
Thomas Lipton
Boston
Thomas W. Lawson
Mir. Barrie
New York
Barrie
Hull
Sir Thomas
Watson
Jameson
Sycamore
Lord Beresford
Martinique
Cape Cod
Mr. Barrie
Mr. Watson
Parker House
M. J. Kiley
Columbia Crew Eyes Harvard Race at Cambridge
The Sun reports Columbia to meet Harvard in a possible boat race at Cambridge late May or early June. Harvard is agreeable and Columbia will travel if funds are raised.
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Harvard
Charles
New York
the Sun
Columbia
Cambridge
Dixon and Ash Arrested in boxing exhibition case
In Lawrence on April 16 George Dixon the ex champion sancwel and his sparring partner William Ash were arrested at the Casino Theatre. They face charges of promoting a boxing exhibition. Theodore Mowers and William Robinson managers of the theatre were also arrested for maintaining a boxing exhibition.
Johnnie Nelson Arrives in Boston After California Trip
Rain greeted Johnnie Nelson as he reached Charles River ark yesterday. He landed in Boston at midnight from San Jose California with trainer L Pickard and companions Eli Winesett and others. Nelson is popular among rigers and shows increased weight and height this season.
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Johnnie Nelson
Charles River Ark
Nelson
Boston
San Jose
Cal
L. Pickard
John
Ruel
Eli Winesett
Stinson
Walthour
California
Medfield Road Race Entries Open As Weather Uncertain
Officials have secured a good roster for the Medfield road race with entries kept open until an hour before start. If weather cooperates today or Thursday, the five ton roller will smooth the course. A train at 12 20 from South Station goes to Medfield Junction for riders.
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Medfield
Neurogen Rests On Merits Free Trial Offered Nationwide
Dr Seth Clark offers Neurogen with a free trial bottle to prove its value for digestion nerves and blood. Readers may request a sample by mail from 404 Atlantic Ave Boston Mass, or buy fifty cent or one dollar bottles at local drug stores.
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New England
Seth Clark
C. R. Clifford
Elmo St
Dorchester
H. Hirsch
Warren Ave
Brockton
Mass
Bridget O’connor
Crowley St. North Adams
Atlantic Ave
Boston
Sweeney Defeats Carter in Middletown Bout
Manchester fighter Patsey Sweeney outboxed Joe Carter of Brooklyn in four rounds in Middletown. Sweeney dominated from the start as Carter was knocked down late in the fourth before his corner stopped the bout. Preliminary saw Tommy Hogan stop Set Uapner in 1 minute and seconds.
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Middletown
Conn
Patsey Sweeney
Manchester
N. H
Joe Carter
Brooklyn
N. Y
Sweeney
Carter
Tommy Hogan
Uapner
New York
Harvard and Trinity Open Durham Series Tomorrow
Harvard and Trinity begin their Durham schedule with a second game set for tomorrow afternoon. The batting order will feature Phenys batting first as the top slot in the lineup.
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Durham
N. C
Harvard
Phen Ys
Baseball lineup appears from Trinity-Turmer game notes
The list shows players Wendell fielder Reid Frantz Rockwell Devens Coolidge Kernan Puryear Giles Anderson Lassiter Briudsher Short Howard Smith and others in a Trinity Turmer context with pitching by Briudsher and catching by Puryear.
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Wendell
J. F
Reid
Frantz
Rockwell
R. F
Devens
C. F
Coolidge
Kernan
P. Trinity
Turmer
Puryear
Giles
Short
Anderson
Smith
Howard
Lassiter
Briudsher
Dutch hero praised as Dewet toasted at Chicago Holland Society event
At the sixth annual Holland Society banquet in Chicago the Netherlands and South Africa were centerpiece topics. Rev Henry E Dosker urged praise for General Christian Dewet while others condemned Britain’s South Africa policy.
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Chicago
Wilhelmina
Netherlands
Joseph Chamberlain
England
Holland Society of Chicago
Grand Pacific Hotel
George Birkhoff, Jr
Henry E. Dosker
Holand, Mich
Felows
Mbaras de Riches
Holland
Rome
Claudius Civilis
Julius Caesar
Hengist
Horsa
Britains
Spain
Maurice
Barneveld
Greybeard
Europe
Tromp
de Ruyter
Piet Hein
Heemskerk
South Africa
Christian Dewet
Peter Grosscup
Edmund James
John Lennewa
G., B. Haagsma
Calamity of a Dreamer Sparks Curio in town
Fragmentary OCR yields a quirky exchange with suggestive misreads about adventures and a reference to a location MVhamage, Mo, hinting at a local anecdote or satirical item. The readable line suggests a playful if garbled street conversation or comic snippet from a column.
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George Appleton
Brooks
EB. Menehed
W. Bumpton
Allen
Captain Bogardus
C. W. O'Keefe
J. B. McCormick
Iysiosans’ Institute
Cuicano
Ellie Cocke
Hartford
Goodrich
Chase Tough Eee
Morgan & Wright
Kangaroo
Dunloar & J
Palmer
Rice
E. P. Blake CO
Sudbury St
Thomas
Bartle
Columbia Crew
Dixon
Ash
Charles River Park
Columbia Sales Dept
Columbus Ave
Dudley
Massachusetts
Dudley Akinb
Roxbury
A A
B. Newell
Cousens
T’dl
Hutchingon
Thayer
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