Tech Athletes Break Records at MIT Class Games
Three records fell on Irvington Oval as MIT led the class year standings after day one. Morrill set the discus mark at 110 ft 2 1 2 in, Lindsley and Knapp surpassed the hammer NEI record, and results list winners across high jump, shot put, broad jump, pole vault, hammer, and discus with MIT taking the lead.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Irvington Oval
Dartmouth
Hotel Oxford
L. G. Morrill
B. E. Lindsley
W. J. Knapp
New England
Lindsley
Knapp
Tech
Farrington
Curtis
Emerson
Morrill
J. Baker
Franklin
Lang
Northrop
Phillips
Mackie
Gounlock
Dorchester High School Prize Drill and Dance Review
Dorchester High School Battalion held its annual prize drill and dance in the school gym. Six companies performed admirably with stirring Boston Latin School drum corps music. Prize winners included Junior Company F led by Captain Isaacson and Senior Company A led by Captain Walter with individual honors to Corporal Délaqualer and Corporal Moroski. Dancing followed the drill with Companies A and F chosen for Mechanics Hall drill.
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Dorchester High School
Boston Latin School
Isaacson
Walter
Délaqualer
Clay
Moroski
Ross
Mechanics’ Hall
Pittsburg Wins and Affects Baseball Lineup
Baseball news from the era notes Pittsburg’s continued wins and the Collins team facing the Athletics again. Cy Young subdued the Athletics yesterday, while Giants edged a setback on a fifth inning burst. Washington defeated the New York Americans in fine style as Isbell covers third and Dolan first until George Davis joins the White Sox.
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Pittsburg
Collins
Athletics
Cy Young
Giants
Washington
New York Americans
Isbell
Dolan
George Davis
White Sox
Long John Ganzel
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jesse Burkett
Jesse
Dorchester
Malden
Dick and Moran
Highland A. C
West Roxbury
Bob Dick
Federal Street
New York
Allston
Memphis
Armour
The Biggest Auto in New England Passes Through Columbus Avenue
A seven ton motor vehicle imported from England parades through Columbus avenue on its way to New York for the national commercial automobile competition. Built to haul heavy loads in Boston streets, it rivals six to eight horses in pulling power.
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New England
Columbus Avenue
New York
England
Boston
Clothes to order at savings beat tailor prices
A cynical remark on marriage aside, the advertisement touts ready to wear piece goods with ample trial options. Shoppers can try styles and fabrics, then rely on a satisfaction guarantee, choosing precisely what fits at 35 to 50 percent savings versus high priced tailors.
Michael Will Recover After Bicycle Fall In Berlin
Berlin reports Jimmy Michael, famed bicycle rider, was severely injured yesterday during training when thrown thirty feet from his wheel. Physicians say he is expected to recover. The incident occurred during a routine training session with no other injuries reported.
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Berlin
Jimmy Michael
Suburb of Friedenau racer progresses after crash
A German international racer recovers after a serious crash in Friedenau. He was thrown about 30 feet and found senseless with blood from his ears following a tire burst during the event.
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Friedenau
Michael
Spooner Advocates Padded Head Dress For Riders
Jimmy Michael's crash at the Berlin track underscores the danger of racing. F Ed Spooner promotes leather padded head gear and shoulder protectors for Munroe, Schultz, Hunter, and soon Nelson, aiming to prevent skull fractures and broken collar bones by readying riders for trouble.
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Jimmy Michael
Berlin
America
F. Ed Spooner
Munroe
Schultz
Hunter
Joe Nelson
Michael
Vanderbilt and Gerry Plan New England Coach Spin
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt and Robert Gerry, two expert and enthusiastic whips, intend to start from New York in early May for a long and speedy spin through New England that should add to their laurels.
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New York
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Robert Gerry
New England
Drew with Young Corbett in Portland four round draw
Unknown boxer George Memsic challenged champion Young Corbett in a four round bout in Portland. Memsic was knocked down in round two but stayed center ring, landing his left frequently and forcing referee Jack Grant to declare a draw as the crowd roared at fight’s end.
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Portland
Ore
George Memsic
Corbett
Jack Grant
Denver
Memsic
Grant
Boxing Card Promises Salem Hawthorne Showdown
The Hawthorne A C of Salem opens next Monday night with a strong bill led by New England lightweight champion Chester Goodwin facing Tommy Duffy. Duffy has impressed in recent bouts with Jimmy Briggs and others, while Goodwin aims to add a Salem triumph and perhaps a match with Harry Forbes. Ruff talk and travel woes color the scene as promoters juggle possible opponents and venues.
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Hawthorne A. C
Salem
Chester Goodwin
New England
Tommy Duffy
Woburn
Duffy
Goodwin
Jimmy Briggs
George Murray
Lynn
Danny Snyder
Billy Ryan
Andy Daly
Patsy Haley
Harry Boles
Chester
Witch City
Tommy Feltz
America
Danny Murray
Harry Forbes
Hawthorne Club
Auburn A. C
Chelsea
Eddie Lenny
Philadelphia
Kid Goodman
Lenny
Boston
New York
Chicago
Gavett
New London
Tommy Daly
Kid Griffo
Baltimore
Jerry Watson
The
Tammany Athletic Club
Night boxing card at Roxbury gym features Goodman vs Murphy
Tonight at the old Whittier Street gym Roxbury a capacity crowd is expected for a 15 round match between Kid Goodman of the North End and Hughey Murphy of New York. Murphy is the favorite after recent wins but Goodman shows strong form and the undercard is solid with local promoters counting on an exciting evening.
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Whittier Street
Roxbury
Kid Goodman
North End
Hughey Murphy
New York
Murphy
Marty McCue
North
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
Schoolboys Run in Second Annual Interscholastic Cross Country
The second annual interscholastic cross country run will be held this afternoon from Mechanic Arts High School. Notable entrants include Chapman the previous winner, Farrell who won the 1902 MAHS race, and Menzel. Nineteen entries are listed with marks ranging from scratch to two minutes, featuring runners such as Burke, Ross, Pearlstein, Powers, Collins, West, Lee, McCullough, Brawley, Conant, Parker, Babcock, Bartlett.
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Mechanic Arts High School
Chapman of
Mechanic Arts High
Farrell
Menzel
Chapman
McLellan
Burke
Ross
Pearlstein
Powers
Collins
West
Lee
McCullough
Brawley
Conant
Parker
Babcock
Bartlett
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Horner
HL Meliss
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Ro Ie
Smoker
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Dudley St
Upham
Col. Dorchester
Mass
Washington St., Cor. Beach
Young Corbett
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