East West relay races at Franklin Field set for afternoon
Arthur Duffey notes the East versus West relay showdown at Philadelphia's Franklin Field with Chicago Michigan and Wisconsin as Western reps. He highlights stars like Clyde Blair Alvin Kraenzlein Archie Hahn Ralph Rose and previews Worcester's New England league opener with Jesse Burkett facing Brockton and strong pitching from Trafford Hicks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Franklin Field
Chicago
Michigan
Wisconsin
Clyde Blair
Jesse Burkett
Worcester
Brockton
Burkett
Jesse
Haverhill
J. H. Connaughton
Lynn
W. R. Hamilton
Lawrence
Mal Eason
New Bedford
T. J. Dowd
Fall River
J. H. O'Brien
Lowell
al Winn
L. D. Flanagan
Who Has The Longest Reach Burns Or Johnson
A reader asks who has the longer reach between Burns and Johnson and answers Burns. The message also notes Mike Donovan of Glens Falls N Y has no official walking record as far as known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns
Johnson
Mike Donovan
Glens Falls
N. Y
Sam Langford and Sandy Ferguson Vie for Rematch at Armory Club
The article details Sam Langford and Sandy Ferguson training intensely for their bout at the Armory Club next Tuesday. Langford trains at George Byers boxing school in the West End, while Ferguson tightens his form to avoid career setback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Langford
Sandy Ferguson
Armory Club
Langford
George Byers
West End
Ferguson
Joe Kirtland
Billy Whirtland
Billy Nixon
Cambridge
Frank Russell
Corbett Beats Bert Keyes In Ten Round City Bout
Young Corbett the former featherweight champion impressed New York fight fans by beating Bert Keyes over ten rounds at the Fairmount Athletic Club. The bout had clean fighting with no knockdowns and both men showed improved form. Corbett pressed the pace, drew some blood, and earned the clearer decision though Keyes remained competitive through all ten rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Young Corbett
Bert Keyes
Fairmount A. C
Bluecoats
Keyes
Corbett
Denver
Schoolboys Rally for Rescheduled High School Sports
Rain halted baseball and rowing as Mercersburg Academy faced Exeter at Pennsylvania grounds, while Suburban League play kicks off with Melrose at Everett and other regional high school events including regatta preparations and field upgrades at Malden and Brooklyn-area schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercersburg Academy Stone
Academy
Skip Sherlock
Mercersburg
Exeter
New Hampshire
Pennsylvania
Everett
Melrose
Everett High
Rosenthal
Joe Harris
Melrose High
Milliken
St Yves and Shrubb Set For 15 Mile Showdown at American Grounds
The Frenchman St Yves faces English distance ace Shrubb in a 15 mile race at the American League Grounds in New York. Odds were 9 to 5 with Shrubb seeking to prove his supremacy as St Yves, noted for 15 mile form, challenges on a track where Shrubb has seldom matched his long distance feats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Shrubb
St. Yves
New York
American League
Taylor
Shrubb
Shrubb Favored Over French Challenger in Long Race
The writer notes the Frenchman has never shone in any distance under 20 miles and only has a chance if St Yves can match Shrubb's first five miles. If St Yves fails, Shrubb should win. recent fast records and St Yves's improvement are weighed, but Shrubb starts as favorite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shrubb
Appleby
A. Aldridge
St. Yves
France
Aldridge
Savannah boxer stopped early in 6th round
Jack Durane of Savannah was overwhelmed by Charlie Goldman of Boston and Referee Jenkins halted the bout at the end of the sixth round though slated for 15. Goldman dominated with clean blows to land where and when he pleased.
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Savannah
Jack Durane
Charlie Goldman
Boston Tonight
Jenkins
Goldman
Johnson and O'Brien sign for May 19 bout in Philadelphia
Johnson and O'Brien signed for a six round bout at the National Athletic Club in Philadelphia on May 19. Jack Johnson the world heavyweight champion and Jack O'Brien posted certified checks with John Staley of Pittsburg arranging appearance money. Details on guarantees and percentages were not disclosed though a 70 percent claim for Johnson circulated.
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Pittsburg
Frank Sutton
Wylie Avenue
Jack O'Brien
Philadelphia
Jack Johnson
National Athletic Club
John Staley
Staley
New York
Johnson
O’brien
Guarrantee
Trial hearing on Jordan case debates photographs and evidence
General Bartlett defends Jordan as District Attorney Higgins seeks admission of photographs of the victim's body portions. Judges Stevens and Allan will rule, while defense plans to call Jordan's father and brother to probe insanity. Witnesses describe the trunk, the Medford Street flat, and the morgue findings.
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Bartlett
Jordan
Higgins
Stevens
Bell
Mrs. Livermore
Charles W. Lindberg
Expressman
Jordan House
Hurd
Wier
Lindberge
Jessie M. Taylor
Lindberg
Medford Street
Somerville
Catherine Holley
Thomas Henry Kingston
North Grove Street
Pratt
Kingston
Dagle
Crowley
Joyce
George Burgess Magrath
Suffolk County
Boston
Hancock Street
A. TI
Missing North Cambridge girl Mary Leonard sought by police
Mary Isabella Leonard, 17, vanished from 84 Rice Street North Cambridge after leaving to return a book at Cambridge public library branch. Described as five foot four, 115 pounds with light hair and blue eyes, wearing a green dress and blue striped shirt waist and gray college hat. Police suspect possible lure of employment though family doubts. The article also notes natural history exhibits at the Boston society on Berkeley Street and collections loaned by local societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Isabella Leonard
Rice Street
North
Cambridge
Cambridge Public Library
Patrick J. Leonard
John Foley
Leonard
Natural History Societies Convene for Annual Meeting in Boston
This morning at 10 o clock the New England Federation of Natural History Societies held its annual meeting in Boston to elect officers. Proceedings focused on organizational leadership and future cooperative efforts among member societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Federation of Natural History Societies
Minds Wanted: Call for Donated Brains at Society Meeting
In Philadelphia on April 23 the American Philosophical Society heard Drs. Wilder and Snitzka plead for actual brains from educated normal individuals. Presiding Dr. Keen urged members to will their brains for scientific study, highlighting the shortage of suitable specimens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
B. G. Wilder
E. A. Snitzka
American Philosophical Society
Keen
Woman and Escort Injured by Wagons
Charles A. Vars of Chelsea and Mrs. Max Raby of Burrage were struck by wagons while crossing North Street. Vars shielded Mrs. Raby, was knocked down and fracturing ribs. Raby suffered chest and hip contusions. Both were taken to the Relief Hospital after the accident at the corner of North and Union streets.
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Charles A. Vars
Trumbell Street
Chelsea
Max Raby
Burrage
North
Union Streets
North Street
William J. Snow
Vars
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Crimson
Christy Mathewson
Trafford
Doc White
Chicago White Sox
Georgetown
White
Duffey
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Johnny Evers
Logan Squares
Covaleski
Philadelphia Nationals
B. J. Weters
Rumford
Carl Anderson
Zeigler
Sam
Sandy
Tom McCarey
Pacific Athletic Club of
Los Angeles
Stanley Ketchel
Ketchel
McCarey
Elks
Harry Ferns
Minneapolis
Bedford A. C
Johnny Glover
Joe Wagner
Wagner
Glover
Charley Griffin
Freddie Welsh
Danny Morgan
Welsh
Griffin
Madden
Owen Moran
Paris
Willie Lewis
Curley Watson
Jack Costello
Ronbaux
Steve Mahoney
Edward J. O’brien
High School Athletic Association
Aldro Hibbard
Dorchester High
Massachusetts Normal Art School
Niccolls
Brookline High
Fordham Kimball
Volkmann School
Malden High School
Toothaker
Eberle
Cuddy
Clifford
Arlington High School
Tufts
Rindge
Dorchester
Stephenson
Jack Fritz
Cruikshank
English High
Groton
English
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Somerville High
St. John’s
Boston Latin
Swampscott
Lynn English High
Danvers
Eddie Donahue
Malden High
Cambridge Latin
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Latin School
Robert Stearns
Wayland High
Hudson
Arthur Duffey
Bras
Washington Street
South End
Durane
O'Brien
State
Bean
Sullivan
Holley
Charlies H. Fletcher
Per
Ham
Charles P. Sloane
South Station
Miss Taylor
Fletcher
Sloane
Mary Haley
Billie Burke
Haley
George W. Collins
Colling
Metropolitan Line
Ewing
Dwight
Germaine
Eugene Carter
Dennis Kelley
Carter
Perry
Dugan
Robert R. Perry
Somerville Police
Jordan Pantry
Magrath
Whitney
William P. Knight
Eugene F. Dagle
Division 3
Jamieson
C. G
Denison
North District
Chester S. Jordan
Durell
Swan
Leary
Bassett
Isabella Leonard
Boston Society
Berkeley Street
Federation
Chester A. Reed
Worcester Natural History Society
Wheeler
New England
J. H. Emerton
Palm Beach
F. O. Winslow
Natural History Societies
N. E. Federation
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