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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1896

Page

3

Opening day of outdoor sports in Boston area

Patriotist notes today marks the start of the outdoor athletic season with cross country runs by Suffolk Athletic Club and West End Club, rowing trials on the Charles River, and a schedule of road races to Revere Dedham and Dorchester Bay sailing events. Harvard faces Newton at Newton Centre while the Bostons debut against Baltimore on the South End grounds. A boxing exhibition at West Newton Street Armory features Leary Leahy Fenton Abbott Spike Sullivan Farley Foley Martin Flaherty. Dogs show opens at Mechanics' Hall.

America Suffolk Athletic Club West End Charles River Lexington Revere Dedham Dorchester Bay Dorchester Yacht Club Harvard Newton Newton Centre Bostons Baltimores West Newton Street Armory Leary Leahy Fenton Abbott Spike Sullivan Farley Foley Martin Flaherty Mechanics’ Wall

Indoor Meet Promises Fast Runners In Waltham

Waltham Athletic Association hosts its second indoor meet at the old skating rink next Thursday. Piper Donovan leads a strong field including Jim Page in shot put and Donavan in sprints. Events span mile run and walk, 10 yard dash, half mile, obstacle and potato races with silver vases and cups as prizes. Delegations from Boston Cambridge Roxbury and Malden travel by 7:15 train from Union Station.

Waltham Waltham Athletic Association Piper Donovan Gas House Watertown St. Mary’s of Malden Red Jackets Cambridge Jim Page Jim Page Fred Eddy Newton Sam Dunlap Boston Charles Heffernan Garry Barry Nat Moore Guy Graham G. Morse Cushing Boat Club Leavitt Sinnot Joe Cross Natick Edward Fanning Connecticut Billy Mills Thomas McNally Leawitt M. Tracy Pat Carroll Dar. Slattery Dee Hines Roxbury Union Station

England-bound Georgie H and a trotting world update

Georgie H. trains for shipment to England after a 2:16 1-4 race, while Charter Oak track in Hartford Conn. will stay open as a race course. The report catalogs multiple trotting horses and deals, including brood mares, sales, and farm moves across East Aurora Lexington and New York, with notable figures like J. Madden and James Gordon Bennett referenced in the season’s activity. It notes deaths of Gossamer and a fire at T. C. Jefferson’s Kentucky farm, plus praise for Nancy Hanks by Budd Doble and plans to ship horses to Terre Haute for the coming campaign.

Georgie H Alcantara England Charter Oak Track Hartford Conn Beautiful Bells C. J Harry Hamlin Village Farm East Aurora N. Y E. S. Eastern Peoria Ill Honora Fantasy Chimes Aeriton Stamboul Minnehaha L. J. Rose California W. E. D. Stokes New York Mike Bowerman Bryson Hearst Lexington Georgie S Nutwood Lottie Pratt Mambrino Patchen Patchen Wilkes Gossamer Sansarcenetts Princess Joel Delmenico H. E. McDonald Willbooka Story Ford Farm Catherine Leyburne Onward Mamie Star Almont J. E. Madden Iuexington S. Walton Mills Falls Criterion Alice Leyburne Scarine Rose Leyburne A. J. Fed New England Nanio John H. Shultz Capitola Fish Budd Doble Boston Nancy Hanks Alix J. Malcolm Forbes E. R. Bone David Snell New Bedford Térre Haute Ind John I. Payne Kentucky Fred Haight Mystic Miss Fullerton George H. Hicks Combination Park J. J. Bowen Frank Fisher Corinne Leland Dr. Porter

Yachts Race Near Dorchester Flyers Off Shore

Yachts Katy Did Princess Cutty Sark and Elsa raced around Middle Shaft and Old Harbor before an imaginary line off the Old Colony Yacht Club float. Cutty Sark won, Katy Did took second, Elsa third. A 15-footer regatta is set for this afternoon at 2:30 off Harrison Square. Boston Yacht Club meets on Wednesday April 29 to discuss an open race.

Katy Princess Cutty Sark Elsa Lawley’s Dorchester Middle Shaft Old Harbor Old Colony Yacht Club

Freshmen Schedule From Boston College Fr

The Boston College freshmen announce a spring schedule with games at Natick Somerville Franklin Park Quincy Marlboro Everett Milford and dates from April 20 to June 21 26 open periods remain and matches are pending with Tufts Brown and Bridgewater Normal in 1892-93.

Boston College Natick High Natick Somerville Hgh Somerville Roxbury High Franklin Park J. C Adams Academy Quincy Marlboro Sligh Marlboro Everett High Everett Milford High Milford Tufts Brown Dridgewater Normal

Mysterious Billy Smith Returns From England in Fine Shape

A. C. McKenzie reports that famous middleweight Billy Smith, known as Mysterious Billy from Boston, arrived in Boston yesterday aboard the Gallia after a London trip to challenge English champion Dick Burge. He criticizes British boxing and says he would fight Kid McCoy in a few weeks, with sparring partner Jack Hanley eager to face 135-pound contenders.

Billy Smith Boston Liverpool Gallia Smith Tingland Dick Burge Johannesburg Goddard Ryan Kid McCoy McCoy Jack Hanley Hanley Kenzie Burge England Huslands

Mysterious Billy Smith Returns From England Fight

The famed middleweight Billy Smith, who traveled to England to face Dick Burge, has arrived back in Boston yesterday. He drew widespread attention for the bout and its aftermath.

Mysterious Billy Smith Returns to Boston Boxing Gossip

The article recalls Mysterious Billy Smith’s England trip, his improved physique, and his plan to train off weight while facing Burge’s retreat. It covers Burge's refusal to meet Smith, Sullivan versus O Donnell, the Vernon handler bout oddity, and previews the Armory card with Creeden challenging Fitzsimmons.

Sporting Chat Preview Of Rowing Season And Meet

A windy rowing session sees few oarsmen out as many clubs delay season prep. Notables include George Hosmer, Pete Connolly, Joe McGuire, Billy Berkeley, and Harry Adams. Worcester City Guards plan a May 30 athletic meeting with a two mile race featuring Sherry and Eddie Mills. The Peninsula Athletic Association debuts in South Boston with Hopkins, McDonald, and McGonagle. If Wefers nears the 159 yard world mark at Harvard, a prize awaits. Worcester Guards banquet Wednesday honors successful athletes. Carpenter and Cosgrove noted as champions.

George Hosmer Pete Connolly P. A. Berkeley Joe McGuire Billy Berkeley Riverside Club Harry Adams Worcester City Guards Worcester Oval Sherry New England Eddie Mills Suffolk A. C Peninsula Athletic Association South Boston Broadway Hmddie Hopkins Dr. McDonald Billy McGonagle Wefers

O Connell Football Club Chooses Officers and Plans Matches

An O Connell Football Club meeting at Bay State Hall selected officers led by Patrick M. Ryle as president and James Hlayes as captain. The group discussed challenging Garry Owen of West Cairinbridge or Francis Meaghers of Roxbury. A May party was planned and boxing bouts between Leary and Leahy, Fenton and Abbott, with Abbott noted for strong defense, were anticipated.

Bay State Hall Washington Street Patrick M. Ryle Michael Riley James Hlayes Daniel Sullivan Con’ Moriarty M. J. Quirke Michael J. Skinner Garry Owen West Cairinbridge Francis Meaghers Roxbury Garry Owens Pleasant Street Boston

Glove Clash Set at Suffolk Athletic Club Tonight

Eight famous boxers prepare at the West Newton Street Armory for a Suffolk Athletic Club program tonight. Spike Sullivan faces Cap Philadelphia protege in a fifteen round bout and is favored to end the Philadelphia mystery in eight. Jack Foley versus Martin Flaherty closes the card in a twelve round bout noted for Foley’s rare poise and growing following.

Martin Flaherty Jack Foley Sit the Armory Suffolk Athletic Club West Newton Street Philadelphia Sullivan Farley Boston Martin

Hundreds of Wheelmen Parade in Wet Day Long Cycle Event

Hundreds of wheelmen and wheelwomen filled parks and avenues on LYCLISTS DAY. Rain did not deter riders including Grace Smith and Nat Smith on a diamond frame tandem. Thousands gathered to the Reservoir and Franklin Park with clubs from Roxbury Cambridgeport Metropolitan and more. The road racing season opens today in Dedham with over 150 riders.

Grace Smith Nat Smith Carrie Jonquest Minnie Martin B. S. Freeman W. W. Taxis Zimmerman Frank Mayo William Sanders Freddy Kid St. Onge Roxbury Cambridgeport Cycle Club Metropolitan C. C Roxburys Bailey Cambridgeport Waltham Franklin Park L. N. Walleston Dedham Press Club Charlie Finley Hattie Speer John Dillon William Shaw G. K. Thomas Morris Lyons Joseph B. White W. A. Cook Eva M. Kilner Gelford Brown James §. Christie George Baker Leonard Barlow H. B. Emery Howard Emery Captain Morrisey Broderick Lieutenant White Charles McGuire John Lane James Walsh Willie Burke Henry Jonquest Charlie Bean Paul Goodrich H. A. Bacon Freddy St. Onge Charles Jonquest W. J. McGregor J. P. Aldred George L. Robbins James Curry J. Spiegelberg G. W. Noke W. L. James J. F. Hyde Charles W. Spaulding J. W.W. Crowley H. A Katie Flynn Jennie Dade W. T. Helen Ellen Rhodes Henrietta Cleary Rose Dooley Amy Severance Norwood Warner Demond Snow Williams Charlie Moore A. G. Ochs H. E. Walker C. H. Finley E. H. Pinkham Benjamin Fisher A. W. Pease F. H. Innis Frank York Arthur Longley Wallace Stevens James Little Marguerite Press Cycling Club Winthrop Hickler H. E. Traiser William Commonwealth Lexington Concord Massachusetts Medfield Tremont Noddle Island Somerville Reservoir Boston College

Paper chase thrills local wheelmen on election day

Amusements of paper chase adapt hare and hounds to cyclists with routes on highways not fields. Hare scatters paper scraps to trace a winding course, using tricks like false forks and retracing to confuse hounds. Social finale at a host’s suburban home blends sport and ladies’ mingling after the run.

Bicycle Factory Fire in Toledo Drives Mass Layoffs

Dauntless Bicycle Company plant in Toledo was gutted by fire early today. Building stock and machinery loss around 159000 dollars, with 25000 dollars for the building. Five hundred workers left unemployed as flames threaten nearby homes. Wind shift averted a larger blaze. adjacent residences suffered about 10000 dollars in damages.

Toledo Dauntless Bicycle Company

Governor Signs Bicycle Tire Protection Bill

Albany April 19 Governor Morton signed Keenholts bill to protect bicycle tires making it a misdemeanor to throw tacks glass or any sharp substances on public roads likely to injure tires.

Albany Morton Assemblyman Keenholts

Wheelmen Put In Dedham Ahead Of Race

Dedham hosts a large crowd as about 500 riders fill the streets from Dedham Centre to Highlandville for the Dedham Cycle Club ten mile open handicap road race tomorrow afternoon. The course is in fine condition except for heavy post shower dampness, and the rain has dust laid for a faster state record course. Local club members and out of town cyclists visit the open house all day.

Dedham Dedham Centre Highlandville Dedham Cycle Club Hause Boston Post New York Gotham Boston Powers That Be Nat Butler Tommy Butler Nat Worcester Cycle Club Captain Moore Patsy Dowd Worcester Lexington Eagle Bicycle Club Washington Street John Herman Wirtz Alex M’donald

Extra Day Bloomers Turned Bathing Suit

A playful ditty describes a girl whose bloomers shrink after getting wet. She declares they will never get wet again, and they are repurposed as her bathing suit in a humorous turn of events.

Con way Cabinet Company assigns. Chicago branch seized

The Con way Cabinet Company of Milwaukee assigned yesterday with liabilities of 130000. The Chicago branch store stock was attached to secure a 20000 claim filed by Central National Bank of Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Wis Conway Cabinet Company Chicago Central National Bank

Colored men race in cross country at West End

Morning events open to colored runners start at Phillips and Irving streets with two races. Amateurs 10 to 16 run 2.12 miles for a gold pen, gold ring, and cuff buttons. Pros race five miles for a gold chain and a ring, featuring Walter Pierce Boston and others paced by well known pugilists. Fees 14 5 cents for boys and 35 cents for professionals.

Phillips and Irving Streets West End Walter Pierce Boston Little’ Hart W. Trickley St. Louis Missouri John Victor Allen New England Joe’ Walcott Will Franklin John Turner Young Hodges Elijah Ripley Irving and Phillips Streets Harvard Bridge Cambridge

Total Abstinence Meeting At Carroll Hall

A meeting at Carroll Hall 37 Harrison avenue yesterday afternoon was led by Vice President Maurice Dinneen. New members from Division 27 Boston and Division 4 Medford were admitted. A committee was formed to draft resolutions on the death of Michael Lyons. Denis A. McCarthy spoke on Trish Patriots and Patriotism, with several members planning a parade with Division 27 today.

Carroll Hall Harrison Avenue Maurice Dinneen Thomas Barry Boston Patrick Maloney Medford John J. Ryan James E. Skinnell D. A. McCarthy Michael Lyons F. T. Greenhalge Association Denis A. McCarthy Trish T. J. McGarry J. E. Skinnell James A. Murphy M. P. O'Connor Edmund Phelan M. J. O’brien J. J. Ryan Denis Higgins P. J. Brady Division 27

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Patriotist Raw Baltimore Vietor Caporal Bily Smith Owen Sullivan Steve O'Donnell National Sporting Club O'Donnell Vernon Joseph Donovan McKeever Lavigne Boyd Frazier Corbett Frazer Frazier Joe Walcott Dan Creeden Fitzsimmons Jim Hall Peter Maher Mirror of Life London Creedon Armory O'Connell Football Club Iain Daly Mat Leary Jack Leahy Sons of Jack Hastings Peter Corrigan Paddy Fenton Stanton Abbott Providence Paddy Frank Farley Flaherty Fine Fettle South Boston Defea Martin Plabert Blanchard& Farrar Dock Square Fancuil Hall Dauntless Company Cabinet Concern Spalding Wright Ditson Washtiington ST Overman Wheel Company Victor Makers Columbus Ave Victors Columbus American Wheelman'’s Accident Association D. M. Rogers Wwe Remington Remington Arms CO Celentae Arthur K. Peck Europe Delaware Georgie Brown Allen W. B. Brown Gertrude Smith Six St. Paul Scotland Ireland Dublin
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