Ten-Mile Dedham Road Race Winners Named
Joseph Curry of Roxbury won the ten mile Dedham road race over a strong field. Arthur Kellar of Dorchester placed first in the time prize, with John R. Dubois second and C W Walls among the late finishers. There were 106 paid entries. a disguise incident led to a disqualification.
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Joseph Curry
Roxbury
Metropolitan
Dedham
Arthur Kellar
Dorchester
Jack Fecitt
Harvard Square
Curry
John R. Dubois
Brockton
J. M. Johnson
Boston
C. W. Walls
Worcester
J. F. Moran
Kellar
BE. Ryan
Joe Downey
H. A. Turner
Jamaica Plain
Joe
M. Een
J. R. Dubois
Brockton Sen
W. Easton
A. A. Chamberlain
B. C. Aldrich
Leesville
W. Cheever
Attleboro
E. E. Ryan
Waltham
F. Logan
J. S. Robinson
Chelsea
Samuel Sulkin
A Giles
Charlestown
A. Younie
East Boston
A. J. LaMarsh
Nashua
Whittemore
Jam
E. S. Colby
Gardner
D. Cc. Hanchett, Jr
Natick
W . J. Berle
Este
Wollaston
B. BR. Chaffee
T. Ritchie
W . Prouty
Mattaer
C. W
Hyde Park
W. Walls
L. M. Johnson
Ser
J. F Moran
Gene Hammond Wins Thrilling Open Cycle Race at Buttonwood
New Bedford April 19 Gene Hammond of Mattapoisett took three first prizes amid a crowded Buttonwood track. Harry Swift failed to medal as the field lacked form yet finished close. Final heat saw Hammond and Swift pace a fast mile with strong times as 900 spectators watched.
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New Bedford
Gene” Hammond
Mattapoisett
Buttonwood
Harry O. Swift
E. I. Ham Band
Sip
O. Swift
Aia
Arthur Jennings
Fall River Track Opener Draws 3000 Fans
At the Fall River cycle track the season start drew over 3000 spectators as races raged. Mile novice saw David White of Fall River win with C. E. Chace and John W. Brookshaw also from Fall River placing second and third. Mile open was won by R. A. Belcher of Attleboro with Harry Edwards of Dorchester second and B B Chase of Brockton third. Five mile handicap finished with Joseph Turgeon of Fall River first, David White second, Fred Beauregard third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Edwards
Fall River
David White
C. E. Chace
John W. Brookshaw
R. A. Belcher
Attleboro
Dorchester
B.B
Outdoor bicycle season opens with crowded rides and races
Yesterday marked the start of the outdoor riding season as cyclists filled parks and roads in new clothes and on new wheels. Nearly 15 000 cyclists gathered in Dedham for the road race while Lexington and Concord drew many riders despite poor weather. The Massachusetts Bicycle Club hosted a reception at its new clubhouse in Boston with guests from Haverhill and Newburyport, and a Metropolitan Wheelmen gathering reviewed L A W rules and bylaws for upcoming approvals.
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Dedham
Lexington
Concord
Massachusetts Bicycle Club
Lowell
Lynn
Dartmouth Street
Haverhill
Newburyport
Massachusetts Division
Metropolitan Wheelmen’s House
Griffiths Triple Win and Salem Honors Highlight Boston Golf
Scores ran low as clubs around Boston held early season tournaments. Griffiths posted a triple win at Winchester while Williams took Salem honors. Curtis led but fell short. Handicaps from yesterday mirror last season, signaling soon to readjust many players as regular play starts next week.
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Griffith
Winchester
Williams
Salem
Boston
Boxing Gossip on May 9 Lenox A C clash
Boxing gossip outlines a May 9 meeting between Frank Erne and George McFadden as a potential battle royal. It notes Erne as a technical lightweight, McFadden as a tireless challenger, and mentions other matchups and boxing figures shaping the era in Philadelphia and Boston circuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Erne
George McFadden
Lenox A. C
Erne
Lavigne
Cal Hawkins
Spike Sullivan
SCC
McFadden
McFedden
Jersey Lightning
Gans
Ernc
Sharkey
Bonner
Mustard Off
Philadelphia
Creedon-Walcott
Homer Selby
Kid McCoy
Eddie Lally
St. Louis
Selby
Young Mahoney
Philadelphia Sports
Jack Daly
Mr. Mahoney
Eric
Daly
Tim Murphy
Billy
Fred Preston
Melbourne
Australia
Murphy
Preston
Mr. Murphy
Johnson
Young Sharkey
Fred James
George Gardner
Lowell
Sullivan
Cambridge
A. C
Manchester
N. H
Gardner
Boston
J. Ryan
Joe Horn
Sporting Rooms
the Post
Golf tournament results at Oakley Country Club
In Watertown on April 19 A L Ripley won Class A best gross and Ralph Cracknell best net. Class B winner I P Curtis had a net win but was disqualified for replacing a lost ball after dropping another. J B Williams won Class B best gross and E K Blodgett best net. The results:
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
Oakley Country Club
A. L. Ripley
Ralph Cracknell
I. P. Curtis
J. B. Williams
E. EK. Blodgett
Cc. K. Blodgett
M. Parker
Erewree
J. B. Pletcher Seer
Russell
Sarah Russell
A. Perry
Graves Wins Net Prize in Concord Golf Club Handicap
In the Concord Golf Club members handicap event M Graves captured the net prize while B G Jones took the gross prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Concord Golf Club
M. Graves
B. G. Jones
Winchester Golf Club Hosts Handicap and Mixed Foursome
The Winchester Golf Club held a morning members handicap competition where W. E. Griffith won both net and gross with a 78. In the afternoon a mixed foursome prize went to Mrs. F. L. Hunt and Griffith for a net score of 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Winchester Golf Club
W. E. Griffith
F. L. Hunt
First Annual Baltimore Country Club Golf Tourney Dates
Baltimore announces the first annual golf tournament to be held June 1 2 and 3 at the Country Club with unusually valuable prizes. Invitations have been sent to all USGA associate and allied members as the open professional event is set for September 14 and 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Baltimore Country Club
United States Golf Association
Country Club
Boston and Brooklyn battle in a tense nine inning gem
In Cincinnati the Pirates and Reds played to a 12th inning stalemate after a balk by Breitenstein sparked two Chicago runs. The crowd of 2400 saw a tightly fought affair with late drama as darkness ended the game. The box score remained unsettled as both sides defended, while Nichols and Daly supplied sharp fielding and timely hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Breitenstein
Pirates
Boston Dominates Brooklyn In Openers 8-0
Boston opened strong as Hamilton scored the first run after a Keeler miscue and Duffy hit the home run to spark an 8-0 victory. Keeler, Long, Collins, Stahl and Dahlen starred in the field and at bat while Bergen and Nichols contributed key outs and singles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Duffy
Herman Long
Willie’ Keeler
Tenney
Keeler
Hamilton
Broklynite
Charley Stahl
Kelly
Collins
Dahlen
Bergen
Sizazling
Kennedy
Long
Cassidy
Joe Kelly
Lowe
McFarland
Boston
Stahl
Chick
Daly
Anderson
Smith
McGann
Nichols
Long Reach
Dnly
Kenney
Nick
King of
Third Bagmen
Boston A
jTenney
Renee Soon
Stabl
X ‘Lowe
Brooklyn AB
Kk PO
Eee
Serene
Nere
Nicho Stahl
Ney
Mith
Ifney
Andrews
Leng
Jennings
Billy
Brooklyn Superbas Open Season Amid Cold Conditions
The Brooklyn Superbas fielded with new uniforms as Nick and pitcher Long featured in a wary win over Baltimore. Crowds jeered and cheered while Gaffney’s mock calls echoed. Billy Murray watched Cassidy at short as Brooklyn heads to Washington for a four-game set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Whitewas
Kia
Mike Slattery
New York
Ned Hanlon
Nick
Gaffney
Herman Long
Anderson
Hamilton
Long
Andrews
Billy Murray
Cassidy
Frooklyn
Providence
Superbas
Bob Lowe
Brooklyns
Nichols
Washington
Doheny Limits Orioles as Yankees Win 6 0 in Baltimore
Doheny blanked Baltimore with sharp pitching while New York fielded championship defense. Miller matched him on the mound, but the visitors were too quick for the Orioles in every phase. Final score not shown.
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New York
Baltimore
Doheny
Oriole
Championship Hall
Miller
Baseball game notes and line stream from New York match
Fragmentary play-by-play with pitching and batting events. Mentions Miller Doheny Lachance Brodie Balti more New York and attendance 1466. Umpires Hunt and Connolly. Time 50 minutes. Left on bases and earned runs referenced with scattered errors and outs.
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Miller
Doheny
Lachance
Brodie
Bages
Baltimore
New York
Hunt and
Connolly
Senators Walkover by Philadelphia Trip in Poor Batting
Washington notes Philadelphia had a walkover as the Senators were outclassed by most league clubs in batting. Killen and Dunklee pitched effectively against the visitors. The score:
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Washington
Philadelphia
Senators
Killen
Dunklee
Louisville Athletics Narrow Victory Over Chicago Nine
Chicago rallied in the eighth but Louisville hung on for a 5 to 0 lead turned game. Pitcher Woods lasted eight innings before Griffith was pulled for disputing a call. The box includes 1800 attendance, highlights on hits by Decker Everett McCormick and Ritchey, and a Swamp Root advertisement promoting a free sample offer.
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Louisville
Woods
Chicagos
Griffith
Kittridge
Chicago
Clingan
Dexter
Decker
Everett
McCormick
Ritchey
Wolverton
Wood
Callahan
Clingman
Donahue
Demontreville
Balk
Grifith
Burns and Smith
Kilmer
the Post
Boston Daily Post
Dr. Kilmer &Co
Binghamton, Ny
St AB. R. B. PO. Ean
Cceen
Lange
Pverett
Biresvess 'McCormick
Severe
Aeenereonsoren
A “Clarke
Wagner
Eens Oaee
Eeweene
Oqhngman
Kittridge, c
Hartrel Seer
T Woods
Eee
Aresreseseee
Powers
Snes
Yale Defeats Williams College Nine 13 to 1 in New Haven
Yale swept Williams College 13 to 1 in New Haven as the visitors displayed ragged team play and weak defense while Yale showed solid hitting and steady pitching. The game featured a lopsided score with Yale in command throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Williams College
Yale
Hopkinson Suffered Narrow Defeat to Tech at Brookline
Hopkinson fell 7 to 6 to a Tech team yesterday in Brookline in a tight game. Hoppy led early and was not headed until the seventh inning as MIT sophomores outplayed the hosts.
Providence Beats Brockton In Easy Baseball Victory
Providence defeated Brockton by a wide margin in a largely attended game. The final score show Providence ahead with strong batting and Brockton scoring limited runs in scattered innings.
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Providence
Brockton
Bockton
Phillips-Andover Defeats Boston University in Loose Contest
In Andover on April 19 Phillips Andover beat Boston University 14 to 7 as play was rather loose. Three-base hit by Wisows, double plays by Littlefield and Mains, and strikeouts by Mains and Ruddell highlighted the game. Umpires were Sweeney and Sherman. time of game two hours.
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Philadelphia
AB PO
A. E Cooley
C. F See
Thomas
Corus
Tae Eotas
Delehan Foo
Lajoie
Rene Eaee
Flick
R. Tos
Evis Shaen
Wes Lauder
Ees
McFarland
Cross
Washington
AB. R PO
Hulen
O'Brien
Davis
Gettman
C. F
Casey
Kreeman
R. F. Ween
McGuire
Killen
P. Seers
Padden
Dankle
Cooley
Delehanty
De'ehits
Kanty
Wheeler
Lauder
Dunkle
Kinstie and Betts
Technology AB R
Moore
Ft Wees
Morse
Chaffee
Woods
Evesseee
Johnson Loveeerees
Mack
Martin
Bigelow
Wees
Wilder
F. eOsenune
Aeree
Hopkinson
PO. A.B
Clark
Enone
Maguire
B. Wright
Johnson
Mack Sucro
Mack Morse
Martin Clark
Maguire Alden
Wright Stillman
J Wright
Kidder
Subase
Stillman
Mac Cro
Rose
Stone
Knowles
Sheldon
T Wright
Double Sea Artis
Chaffeé
Dave Pickett
Yale PO. E
DeSaulles
Quimby
Wear
Wallace
Bob
Sullivan
Westcott
Bronson
Robertson
Williams
AB. R. Rugsell
A Hefferman
Risley
Sereee
Bont
Eeree Jansen
Yale
Hefferman
Andover
Boston University
Phillips-Andover
Poerry
Sane
Littlefield
Mains
Rudddek
Sweeney
Sherman
R. A. Sanden
Tremont St
Boston
Mass
Worcester Team Opens Eastern League Play With Win
Worcester defeated North Attleboro 12 to 2 in a loosely played season opener. Attendance was modest as the Worcester squad made a strong early impression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
North Attleboro
Lehigh Lacrosse Rout Harvard in 11-0 Victory
Lehigh overwhelmed Harvard 11 to 0 in Bethlehem on April 19 as Lehigh dominated on offense and defense. Harvard failed to score as Lehigh secured a decisive lacrosse win.
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Lehigh LA Crosse
Harvard
Bethlehem
Penn
Lehigh
Unclear Scoreboard Snippet From Two College Football Skirmishes
Springfield New Jersey game shows 9 to 6 in favor of Springs field while Schenectady New York hosts University of Vermont dominating Union College 14 to 1. Only fragmentary lines available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield—Newark
Springsfield
Schenectady
N. Y
University of Vermont
Union College
National League Games Today Across The Circuit
The schedule lists Boston at Washington Baltimore at New York Brooklyn at Ballascepnie Splonge at Cincinnati Cleveland at Louisville Pittsburg at St. Louis with matchups spanning major league clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Washington
Baltimore
New York
Brooklyn
Ballascepnie Splonge
Cincinnat
Cleveland
Louisville
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Soden and Spalding May Buy Giants
The Inter Ocean reports if NL leaders falter Andrew Freedman will sell his NY Giants stake to a syndicate led by Al and Walter Spalding and Arthur Soden. They plan long term Polo Grounds and Manhattan Field leases and to acquire the controlled players under contract.
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Soden
Spalding
Giants
Chicago
Inter-Ocean
Andrew Freedman
New York
Polo Grounds
Manhattan Field
Walter
Walter .Spalding
Arthur Soden
Boston
New Fighting Club Formed In Denver Under Prize-Fight Law
The Olympia Athletic Club is organized as the second club in Denver following the new prize-fight law with Bat Masterson as president. The former Haymarket Theatre is being prepared as a clubhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Olympia Athletic Club
Masterson
Haymarket
Harvard Boat Crews Named for Varsity Selection
The two clubs Newell and Weld provided the men for the forthcoming varsity selection. Newell will supply senior and junior crews coached by O Dea while Weld is coached by Donovan. May 2 will see the Weld and Newell crews race to decide the first and second varsity.
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Newell
Weld
Donovan
O’ Dea
Adams
Bedford
Brown
Byrd
Glark
DuBois
Endicott
Gilchrist
Harding
Higginson
Hawkins
Kernan
Lawrynee
Locke
Loud
Perkins
Peyton
Howe
Goodwin
Blake
Garrett
Stoddara
Ridter
Hodges
Tilton
Sheaf
Wood
Hawes
Pierce
Blakie
Watson
Coonley
Morrill
Davis
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M. Ll. Bradford
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R. H. Jones
Todd
Allen Bradford
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Mr. Tyler
Mr. Courtney
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Tyler
Tylerie
Seeese Courtney Lock
W . Erteeeese Stevens
Sewall
Munroe
Garrison
Sherburne
Ceesseeer
Gilmne
Salem Handicap
Salem Golf Club
R. B. Williams
C. E Clark
Brewster
B. Price
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Oerrene
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Underwood
Seeee
W. Cc. Waters, Jr
Orient
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H. B. Shattuck & Son
Waltham Mfg. Co
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Boston A Lead That Announced the Finish. Jcennedy
Young McFarland
Jones
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A. B. McBride
R. F
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Eeesee
Peitz
Bix
McCarthy
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Clarke
Schriver
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Reitz
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Bowerman
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Leever
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