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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1914

Page

12

Red Sox Prospects Brighten Braves Must Find Their Batting Eyes

A compact recap lists runners from past marathons and names like Fritz Carlson Festus Madden Edward Fabre A K Sturgis Joseph Lordan Harry Jensen John Weiss Philadelphia Cambridge Minneapolis Dorchester Montreal New York South Boston and Chicago with year by year placements from 1913 1912 and 1994. The item reflects a historical athletics leaderboard style with multiple cities and competitors.

Red Sox Braves Fritz Carlson Minneapolis Minn George McInerney Philadelphia Penn Edward Fabre Montreal Canada Joseph M. Lordan Cambridge Mass A. K. Sturgis Dorchester Harry Jensen New York N. Y John Weiss John Karlson Thomas H. Lilley Festus J. Madden South Boston Dortchester S. E. Hill Haverhill Bronx Church House Sidney Hatch Chicago Fred Linden E. Martineau National A. A. A B. Ryan Dorchester Club W. F. Londergan Worcester S. A. Meller

Marathon Winners From 1897 to 1913 List of Names and Times

A historical record lists marathon winners from 1897 to 1913 with their clubs and locations, followed by finishing times for select years. Notable names include J J McDermott, L J Brignoli, J J Caffrey, Clarence DeMar, Fritz Carlson, and Michael Spring among others.

J. J. McDermott A. A New York R. J. McDonald Cambridge L. J. Brignoli J. J. Caffrey Hamilton Ontario S. A. Mellor, Jr Holywood A. C J. C. Lorden Yonkers Henri Renaud Nashua N.H Fred Cameron Monhert Clarence DeMar North Dorchester A. A Michael Ryan N. Y Fritz Carlson Cooke Gym Minneapolis

Dream of Country's Long Distance Runners at Ashland

At noon the revolver start signals the Boston Marathon from Ashland with about 80 runners. Four-score distance men vie for victory and the field includes at least 10 likely contenders. The event is considered the premier 25 mile race and the winner will be hailed as world champion marathoner.

Dream OF Country Ashland America Boston

Entries and Numbers of Contestants in Today's Race

A lengthy list of participants for a race shows numerous entrants with their clubs and locations. Names span Boston areas, New York Greek-American clubs, Montreal clubs, and international affiliations, reflecting a diverse field.

Watch These Men In Today's Race

A list of runners includes Fritz Carlson of Minneapolis Jimmy Duffy of Hamilton Ont Edward Fabre of Montreal Can Festus Madden of South Boston Joseph Lorden of Cambridge A K Sturgis of Dorchester Charles de Staffano of New York Nick Grannakopulos of New York Arthur V Roth of Roxbury Harry Jensen of New York George F McInerney of Philadelphia James P Hennigan of Malden All are named for today’s athletic event with multiple regional entrants.

Boston Maurice N. Mendoza New Bedford James Duffy Ramblers’ Bicycle Club Hamilton Ont George Crosby Bronx Church House New York Jacob Maier Mt. Vernon N. Y Robert Mohrmann Willimantic Alfred C. Horne Riverside A. A Everett Ysrael Saklad Cambridge William Brown Irving Osborne Long Island A. C Brooklyn William J. Fallon Dorchester John Anthony A. C Nick Gramakopulos Victor Votuetsas John Jorio W. Tierner George F. McInerney Shannahan Co. C Philadelphia Joseph Marino Willir Kvyronen Kateria A. C James Cleary Cherry Valley Robert P. Russell Worcester Loren Steinheimer Missouri A. C St. Louis Fabre Richmond Montreal Que Joseph W. Desmond Randolph Alex Russell Young Men's Club Greenfield Joseph H. Christon Lowell Y. M. C. A Fritz Carlson Minneapolis A. C John C. Karlsen Minneapolis Lloyd C. Peterson A. R. Hollis C. L. Carr Berlin Mass Charles Martin Arthur E. McGlone Dorchester Club Estus J. Madden Roxbury Hur V Roth Jimmy Duffy Edward Fabre Can Festus Madden Joseph Lorden A. K. Sturgis Charles de Staffano Nick Grannakopulos Arthur V. Roth Harry Jensen James P. Hennigan Malden Brookline Gymnasium A. V. Roth Joseph Lordan A. K. Styrsis Tom Lilley Jimmy Henigan

Fabre Confident Ahead of Today's Race

Edward Fabre says he is in his best condition ever and aims to be first across the line in today’s race. He states he is better prepared than ever and feels ready to win.

Fabre Edward Fabre

Distance Runners Prepare for Grant Park to Boston Challenge

Best men from the United States and Canada arrive in Boston and Ashland awaiting the start gun for a grueling long distance race. Seventy eight runners and 83 entries mirror last year as weather and road conditions promise a fast or slow finish depending on warmth. Mike Ryan of New York currently holds the course record set on slushy roads.

United States Canada Boston Ashland South Station Mike Ryan New York

Great Marathon Race 18th Annual Event Details

The 18th annual B A A Marathon runs twenty five miles from Ashland to the B A A Clubhouse on Exeter street starting at noon. Eighty three contestants begin at Ashland with an expected finish around 2 20 p m. The course record stands at 2 21 18 1 5 held by Michael Ryan of Irish American A C set April 19 1912. About 250000 spectators anticipated with roughly 10000 to see the finish.

Ashland Exeter Street Michael Ryan A. C New York

Five Fastest B A A Marathons Leaders At Various Points

The report lists leading times from several stages of the Boston Athletic Association marathon with Caffrey Longboat De Mar Ryan Carlson and others, noting the winner was not leading at the finish. It highlights entrants from Canada and the U S and mentions Carlson of Minneapolis and local runners from Dorchester and Brookline.

Course Records Ashland and Wellesley Framin Caffrey and Welton

Course records listed for Ashland and Wellesley entrants with times and affiliations. Names include Caffrey Welton and Gallagher along with several others, matching a track or cross country event. The data shows finishing times such as 0:20:00 and 1:28:55, with additional digits that suggest lap or split information.

Carlson Aims To Repeat Win In Race

Carlson vows to give his hardest effort to repeat a victory. He declares finishing first in back to back years as his sole ambition and says his condition is strong and could be the best of his life.

Fritz Carlson

Lorden No Prophet But Hopes to Win

Joseph Lorden expresses a hopeful finish on Exeter Street aiming to cross the line first. He vows to try hard, insisting a victory is his goal.

Lorden Joseph Lorden Exeter Street

Athletics 5 Providence 2 in Interleague Clash

Rocky Point R I April 18 Boardman a Waterbury Conn recruit pitched the Philadelphia Athletics to a 5 to 2 victory over Providence of the International League. Two runs were scored in the opening frame on a walk sacrifice and a single, and timely hitting in the fourth inning gave Philadelphia the lead as they added two more runs. Batteries Boardman and Thomas Bentley Oldham and J Onslow Kooh­er.

Rocky Point R. I Boardman Waterbury Providence Thomas Bentley, Oldham J. Onslow Kooher

Resolute Crew Arrives to Prepare for Newport Races

Captain Chris Christiansen brings 25 Norwegian crewmen to the Cape Cod at Bristol Rel for the Newport racing season. Robert Emmons and George Cormack accompany the party as they settle in and ready Resolute for launching after a final week of prep.

Bristol Rel Chris Christiansen Resolute Cape Cod Robert W. Emmons George A. Cormack New York Yacht Club

Rutt Stars at Newark Velodrome Victory

Walter Rutt world sprint champion and partner Alfred Tasmanian won the mile race at the Velodrome in Newark New Jersey. Rutt repeated a strong performance continuing his sprint champion status.

Rutt Stars Newark N. J Walter Rutt Rutt Alfred

Duryea Colt Wins Prix de Lutece at Longchamp

April 19 Shannon, a bay colt by Irish Lad owned by Herman B. Duryea, won the Prix de Lutece worth 2400 dollars at Longchamp. Duryea’s Hickory finished second in the Prix Rocquart, a mile and a half stake valued at 6000 dollars.

Paris Longchamps Herman B. Duryea Shannon Mr. Duryea Hickory

Madden Aims High in Long Race Challenge

Festus Madden declares intense training for the B A Marathon and vows strong effort to win. He emphasizes commitment and readiness for the demanding race.

Braves Fall to Orioles at Back River Picnic Field

The Braves lost 3 to 2 to Jack Dunns Baltimore Orioles at Back River on April 19. Johnny Evers started rookie John Beck who yielded two Orioles runs as the Braves collected nine hits but left runners stranded. Ruth and Cottrell each worked four innings for Baltimore, Mann homered off Ruth, and Mann drove in the decisive run with a sacrifice fly by Egan. Time 1h 17m. Attendance 1500. Umpire McAtee.

Baltimore Philadelphia Braves Jack Dunn Back River Boss Stallings Johnny Evers John Beck Orioles Paul Strand Paul Ruth Cottrell Mann Griffith Schmidt Gleichman Egan Beck Strand Martin Evers Parent Derrick McAtee

Yale orders new shell for Yale-Harvard races

Yale has ordered a new shell from Ward the Harlem boat builder for the Yale Harvard varsity races. It matches the February order and features Belgian swivel oar locks and straight line seat rigging instead of the previous English zigzag arrangement.

New Haven Yale Ward Harlem Harvard

Kansas City Triumphs in 15th Inning Over Chicago

Chad Bourne's single drove in the decisive run in the 15th as Kansas City defeats Chicago 7 to 6 after a pitching duel between Packard Watson and Wilson's ninth inning homer forced extra innings. batter notes list Harris Packard and East erly Fiske Lange Watson and Wilson.

Kansas City Chadbourne Federal Chicago Packard Watson Wilson R.H Harris, Packard and Easterly Fiske, Lange, Watson

Baseball Scores From Twin City Action and Rain Delays

The American Association games saw Kansas City at St. Paul with a 12 to 3 opening win for St Paul took the second game 12 to 9. Indianapolis defeated Columbus 5 to 4 while Louisville beat Cleveland 4 to 2. Rain affected Minneapolis Milwaukee schedule.

Kansas City St. Paul Indianapolis Columbus Louisville Cleveland Minneapolis-Milwaukee

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