Cyclers Ride to Lexington Surprises Natives in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Bicycle Club led by Captain A. D. Peck rode fifty seven cyclists from Boston to Lexington and Concord. They viewed the old Royal house, spoke at Lexington Common, and were greeted by minute men in continental dress. The return to Boston covered forty miles with a humorous chicken incident near the route.
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Massachusetts Bicycle Club
A. D. Peck
Lexington
Concord
Charlestown Bridge
Old North Church
Old Royal House
Washington
Lafayette
Massachusetts
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C. H. Staples
Tippett
McKim
Charlie
Boston
George Perkins
J. E. Tippett
A. Tarbox
G .L. Marvin
T. L. Bailey
Joseph W. Swan
E. W. McGlenen
A. E. Worcester
J. L. Keening
B. L. Newman
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J. 8. Dean
C. W. Fourdinier
F. Ayres
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J.T. Keeler
C. J. Swan
G. L. Sullivan
T. W. Norman
F. C. Butler
H. F. Butler
John Bull locomotive on way to Chicago World Fair
The John Bull, America's first locomotive, travels toward the Chicago fair at about thirty miles per hour but must stop often to build steam due to a tiny steam box. Onlookers along the Pennsylvania line note its peculiar slow starts and frequent stalling, likening it to a Virginia mule. The exhibit list also includes Stephenson engines, the Samson, and the Watt locomotive.
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Chicago Fair
Chicago
Stephenson
Samson
Watt
Taylor Joins Waltham Bicycle Club as Track Prepares
George F. Taylor, mile record holder at 2 15 2 5 and 2 11 against time, joined the Waltham Bicycle Club yesterday. He will move to Waltham in a few weeks as the club promises a new bicycle park and track readiness in about four weeks, attracting fast riders.
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George F. Taylor
Waltham Bicycle Club
Waltham
Taylor
Bicyclists Collide in Darkness Near Haverhill
In Haverhill on April 19 F. H. Fernald and Augustus Hudson rode opposite directions at about fifteen miles per hour. They collided with great force injuring Fernald who remained insensible through the night while Hudson suffered only minor injuries. Both bicycles were wrecked at the gate.
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Haverhill
F. H. Fernald
Augustus Hudson
Mr. Fernald
Hudson
New England Barge Racing Association Elects Officers
The annual meeting at 60 Leverett street elected officers led by President David T. King of the West Ends and appointed an executive committee. Delegates from Lafayette Social Athletic Club and several other clubs approved new memberships including Charles River Athletic Association and Puritania Rowing Club. A prize fund target of 300 dollars was discussed for Mystic River regatta with plans to have the association run the event. A launch christening and a dance followed, as clubs prepare fast boats and weigh barges for competition while Millstreams and Vespers did not attend.
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New England Amateur Barge Racing Association
Leverett Street
W. H. McInerney
Lafayette Social Athletic Club
West End Boat Club
North End Boat Club
Corey Boat Club
Rambler Boat Club
Charles River Athletic Association
Puritania Rowing Club
McInerney
David T. King
West Ends
M. J. O'Donnell
The
Ramlers
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Coreys
Charles Miller
North Ends
E. P. Clark
Lafayettes
James F. Conley
Aeabs Coughlin
D. T. King
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W. J. Leahy
Puritanias
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W. Nagle
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John Breslin
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Harris
Partelow
Marblehead
Houghton
East Boston
East
Pugilistic Gossip From Coney Island Hints Boxing Calender
Inside information from Coney Island says no more contests until December to clear the way for the Corbett Mitchell championship. Speculation swirls on whether the Corbett Mitchell bout will occur in New York, with New Orleans not yet consulted. Stanton Abbott’s visit is viewed as aiming to derail Jack McAuliffe, and Gibbons is willing to forfeit to avoid a fall through. Dick O’Brien offers to fight Tom Williams in a short series as a warm front for New England boxing riches. Articles finalized for a finish bout between Jim Hall and Frank Slavin slated for May 29 at the National Sporting Club in London. Ros Roy.
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Coney Island
New York
Corbett
New Orleans
Stanton Abbott
Jack McAuliffe
Austin Gibbons
Gibbons
McAuliffe
Paterson Lad
Smith
Jack Dempsey
Dick O’brien
New England
Newton
Tom Williams
Boston
O’brien
Jim Hall
Frank Slavin
National Sporting Club
London
Ros Roy
Athletic Gossip Highlights Local Track Plans and Venue Upgrades
The B A A committee resists immediate grounds work, noting eighteen months to establish turf. A proposed track extension to a third of a mile could host bicycle meets and boost revenue. Worcester Athletic Club backs hosting N E A A U championships at Waltham with Charlesbank opening today. Technology athletes train on the age ten oval for MIT championships May 2, with about fifteen athletes. The B A A plans an open handicap meet at Irvington Oval on May 6 featuring a 100 yard dash and a high jump.
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Waltham
Worcester Athletic Club
Charlesbank
Holmes
Whitehouse
Irvington Oval
Winners on the Tracks at Elizabeth Races
The day’s races in Elizabeth New Jersey feature six events with clear winners. Pierre Jouet led the first race over San Domingo and Long Beach. Josie won the two year old dash ahead of Sentinel and Aleppo. Onward topped Early Blossom and Fagot in the six furlongs. Yorkville Belle beat White Rose and Blossom in six furlongs. Belwood McDermott won the three quarters over Uncle Sim and Jarrest. Madrid captured the one mile event with Hammie and Long ounce following.
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Onward
Lamley
Early Blossom
Donahoe
Fagot
J. Doane
Yorkville
Blake
Jarrest
Madrid
Sims
Hammie
Long Ounce
Dorsey
Baseball Talk Previewing Openers and Strong Contenders
Baseball lovers can get ready for the season opening at New York next week on the day of the naval parade. The Bostons begin away and many clubs have bolstered rosters. Philadelphia trades Connor for Sharrott and gains Boyle mixed value. Brooklyn eyeing Daily at third with Corcoran, Richardson and Burns in the infield. Strong pitching and catching lift Cleveland despite Davis loss.
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Bostons
New York
Philadelphia
Connor
Sharrott
Jack Boyle
Boyle
Quakers
Clements
Cross
Brooklyns
Tom Daily
Corcoran
Richardson
Burns
Cluch
Darby O'Brien
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Davis
Harvard Rout Williams In Easy 15 to 1 Win At Holmes Field
Harvard's team dominated from start to finish with sharp fielding strong batting and aggressive base running. Wiggin pitched steadily for Harvard while Williams struggled with errors and weak bats leading to a lopsided 15 to 1 final score. Howard led Williams with two bunts and a clean hit but Harvard produced 14 hits to Williams seven and seven errors by Williams.
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Williams
Holmes Field
Baker
Howe
Draper
Howard
Wiggin
Hollister
Upton
Trafford
Hovey
Hallowell
Towne
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Draer
Arvard
Brown Beats Tufts In One-Sided Contest
Brown University outplayed Tufts in an afternoon baseball at Providence. Brown showed fine condition and steady defense led by Green and Magill with a double play ending the game. McMurray Sexton and Green pitched for Brown while Pierce and Foss handled Tufts. Final score shows Brown ahead 11 to 0.
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Brown University
Tufts
Brown
Corridon
Green
Magill
McMurray
Sexton
Pierce
Foss
Yale Beaten by New York Athletic Club at Polo Grounds
New York Athletic Club defeated Yale College 6 to 0 in a hard fought afternoon game at the Polo Grounds. Strong NYAC batting produced 9 hits to Yale's 11, while errors favored NYAC with 6 to Yale's 2. Batteries were Anderpe Westerfelt Kinsler Currie for NYAC and Carter and Edzie for Yale.
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Bok
New York AC
Anderpe Westerfelt
Kinsler
Currie
Carter
Edzie
Cured by W H Parker M D Peabody Institute Prospectus Offered
Exhausted vitality and related ills promoted as cured by W H Parker M D chief physician at Peabody Medical Institute Boston MA. Promotes The Science of Life self-preservation with 125 prescriptions, $1 by mail, free prospectus and endorsements. Includes note of a Princeton Lehigh baseball score and listed players. appears as mixed ad and score snippet.
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M. D
Peabody Medical Institute
Bulfinch St
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Maass
Harvard Freshman Ball Team Picks Likely Lineup
Sixteen candidates were measured for Harvard freshmen ball team uniforms yesterday. The squad is nearly set with positions filled: pitcher McCarthy, catcher Henry, second base Hayes, third base Winslow, shortstop Brown, center field Paul, and left field Paine. First base addition Fuller is favored, while Gouterman may play right field when McCarthy pitches, though McCarthy will occupy right field when not pitching.
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McCarthy
Henry
Hayes
Winslow
Brown
Paine
Paul
Fuller
Gouterman
New Bedford High Beats Providence University Grammar in Close Game
The Providence University Grammar School baseball team visited New Bedford and lost 7 to 5 in a lively interscholastic league contest. Brady pitched well for New Bedford, the decisive performance.
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New Bedford
New Bepford
Providence University Grammar School
New Bedford High School
Brady
Rogers High School Beats Fall River In League Opener
In Newpork on April 19 Rogers High School defeated Fall River High School 7 to 4. The game featured weak batting and loose fielding on both sides as the league series opened.
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Newpork
Rogers High School
Fall River High School
Lafayette Defeats Trinity In Easton Baseball Match
Lafayette defeated Trinity 10 to 3 at Easton with Angle and Ayers battering Trinity’s pitchers while Strawbridge and Bowle held the Trinity offense in check. Errors favored Lafayette 9 to 10 as hits stood 3 for Lafayette and 2 for Trinity.
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Easton
Penn
Boxing at the 8 A A Pp 105-pound title bout
Brennan of Trimount A C edged D S McKenna of Cooper Social and Athletic Club in a four round 105-pound open class bout. McKenna showed reach advantage but Brennan led most rounds and prevailed narrowly. Mannion defeated Ellis in a heavyweight exhibition. Referee Taggard with Curtis Hunt as judges and Cornish timer.
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J. Brennan
A. C
D. S. McKenna
Cooper Social and Athletic Club
Brennan
McKenna
John Mannion
A. W. Ellis
Mannion
Henry Taggard
F. G. Curtis
A. P. Hunt
Harry Cornish
Mysterious Billy Smith Reappears After Victory at Coney Island
Lynn report notes Billy Smith arrives in city in good condition shortly after defeating Tom Williams at the Coney Island club Monday night. He plans to invest the money from the bout in land in the East.
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Billy Smith
Tom Williams
Coney Island Club
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Lafayette Club to stage sparring night April 24
The Lafayette Social Athletic Club has booked Jim Ashe and Mike Sears for a decision bout at the next meeting on April 24. They previously met at a club gathering where the match was ruled a draw. Carey and Welch of Lawrence are also slated to spar. M. Doherty, 115 pounds winner at the Coopers, will be tried out by Johnnie Gibbons.
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Lafayette Social Athletic Club
Jim Ashe
Mike Sears
Carey
Welch
Lawrence
M. Doherty
Coopers
Johnnie Gibbons
The Evolution Of The Hitter Corbett Name Change
A St Joseph News item traces a hitter known as Corbett with a rising accent on the second syllable. It notes he may be called Corbay after a big victory over Mitchell, and contemplates the possibility of getting licked as the plain Dennis.
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Corbett
Cor
Bett
Mitchell
Corbay
Dennis
St. Joseph
Conflict of Authority Delays Newton Street Railway Work
Watertown April 19 The Newton Street Railway Company began laying tracks for a new electric road to Wal tham. Laborers tore up fifty feet of West End Company rails to relocate them six feet south. Superintendent Pierce ordered replacement as permits forbid double tracks on Main Street. Tracks were restored amid heated discussion.
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Newton Street Railway Company
Waltham
West End Company
Streets Pierce
Newton Company
Main Street
Lynn populists rally contrasts with GOP event
In Lynn on April 19 the Peoples Party held a rally at Odd Fellows Hall while Republicans gathered at the Lynn Theatre. Speaker Barrett urged youth to join the GOP, and People's Party candidate George H. Cary pitched the cause's glory. Cary does not expect a congress seat this year, but predicts a large vote. Mayor Winn of Malden and H. R. Legate also spoke.
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People’s Party
Odd Fellows Hall
Lynn Theatre
Barrett
George H. Cary
Cary
Winn
Malden
H. R. Legate
Four Seamen Lost Aboard American Bark C Southard Hurlbert
The American bark C Southard Hurlbert from New York to San Pedro and Redondo has reached Montevideo reporting the loss of four crew members during the voyage. No further details are provided.
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C. Southard Hurlbert
New York
San Pedro
Redondo
Montevideo
Drugists seek sixth class liquor licenses in Savem
At a meeting of all the druggists this afternoon it was voted to apply for sixth class licenses to sell liquors for the coming year. The prior hearing granted licenses to druggists and physicians, but Aldermen are now inclined to hedge their former stance and may not grant any licenses.
Senate confirms Old Colony lease to New Haven Railroad
Providence April 19 Senate approves act to confirm lease of the Old Colony Railroad Company to the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad Company in concurrences.
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Senate
Old Colony Railroad Company
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Roads and Roads Building Highlight Boot and Shoe Club meet
TheBoot and Shoe Club held its seventh and final meeting of the season at the Brunswick with Colonel A A Pope and George A Perkins of the Massachusetts Highway Commission discussing road building. Pope traced English road history and urged a permanent Massachusetts Highway Commission while Perkins described state efforts and the photographed 600 miles of main thoroughfares. Officers elected included President F H Nazro and Vice Presidents W B Rice and C C Jonverse.
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Boston
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Lynn
Joseph B. Lincoln
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Buchanan for Himself in Murder Trial Opens Defense
The trial of Dr. Robert W. Buchanan for the alleged poisoning of his wife resumed in New York as expert Scheele testified impure extracts from the body do not fit tests for pure morphine. Assistant District Attorney Wellman pressed cross examination, questioning his status and age, while defense brought witness H. W. Knight about property transfers and conversations with the accused. Buchanan testified denying ever giving morphine or atropine to his wife and said he loved her, with further questioning on Bright's disease and prior treatments.
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Robert W. Buchanan
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Wellman
Buchanan
Brooke
Doria
Mr. Wellman
Bright
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Body sought in Mechanics' Pond for missing John Devine
In Arthenoro on April 19 authorities and locals search Mechanics Pond for the body of John Devine who vanished April 8 with reports he may have ended his life there. A group of boys found clothing on the pond's banks last Monday and sold it to a junk dealer, now believed to be Devine's garments.
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John Devine
Devine
Bohemian Village Destroyed by Fire in Slivny
Pracor April 19. A Bohemian village named Slivny was wiped out by a fire. Forty houses burned down. Four people were killed and forty injured.
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Iat Slivny
Bohemia
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