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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1904
Page
4
In a gusty, heavy course, Spring outsprints Mellor in a dramatic Boston Marathon finish. Hicks closes fast but Spring, at 118 pounds, claims victory in 2 38 04, beating a field of 63 with Mellor fading after leading 22 miles.
Marathon winner Samuel Mellor explains his defeat to a Postman saying his stomach failed again on the last hill. He notes severe pain and difficulty moving as Spring challenged him, believing a final sprint could have altered the outcome.
Michael Spring, winner of this year's marathon, says he felt fine and could add miles. He expected to win and planned his race with Mellor as a dangerous rival. Spring anticipated a late surge but Mellor faded, allowing Spring to finish strong. He hopes to challenge the record next year.
The record lists Marathon winners by year with times and hometowns from 1897 to 1904. Notable names include J Faffrey Hamilton Ont and J Brignoli Cambridge, with winners from New York, Cambridge, Yonkers, Hamilton and New York City.
A dramatic recount of the marathon near Natick where two exhausted runners push to the finish. Mellor, once in contention, tires as Spring takes the crown in a tense close to the race.
Michael Spring of Pastime A C led yesterday with a 2 38 04 showing in New York. T J Hicks of Cambridgeport finished in 2 39 34 followed by T F Cook of South Boston at 2 42 35 and W A Schlobohm of Mohawk A C New York at 2 43 48. Fred Lorz of Mohawk A C New York posted 2 44 00 with S A Mellor Jr also Mohawk A C at 2 44 43. J Easley of Cambridge and D Bennett of Hamilton Ontario clocked 2 46 30 and 2 50 35 respectively, F J Perreault from Century Road Ute at 2 52 45, and J S Hunt of South Boston finished at 2 53 15.
John C. Lorden, last year's winner, did not run this year despite thousands lining the parade route looking for him. The absence surprised fans and supporters who anticipated his presence in the event.
The Kenilworth Golf Club of Allston opened its season with an 8 hole handicap stroke event. 35 members played on a temporary green. H B R Robinson won with a net 66 handicap 35. W Davenport was second with 76 on handicap 34. Best gross scores went to T F Tully and F Jaquith, each 86. About fifty members walked the course for the first time this year.
Brookline High School defeated its alumni 12 to 10 on Cypress Street grounds Brookline yesterday morning. Alumni in the field included Lewis Cahill and Downs with Shine and Carlisle Seasee behind the plate for the school team.
The Allston Golf Club opened its 1904 season with a men s handicap against bogey competition drawing 37 players. F E Wingate took first prize with a net score of one down on the colonel, G W Moore was second two down, and W H Latham C W Dufield and I F Woodbury tied for third at three down.
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