Greeks Jealous of American Athletes Victories At Olympics
In Athens on April 27 the final heats of track and field and swimming saw Archie Hahn win the 100 metres with Fay Moulton second and Barker third. Meyer Prinstein led the long jump, Giorgantas took the stone throw for Greece, and James Lightbody won the first 1500 metre heat for Chicago University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Archie Hahn
Milwaukee
Wis
A. C
Fay R. Moulton
Kansas City
Barker
Australia
Meyer Prinstein
New York
P. O'Connor
England
Giorgantas
Greece
Martin J. Sheridan
Doriza
James TD
Lightbody
Chicago University
Hellestrom
Sweden
James F. Sullivan
Wheatley
J. McGough
R. P. Crabbe
George N. Bonhag
Harvey W. Cohn
Scheff
Austria
H. Taylor
J. A. Jarvis
Hahn On The Mark In Spectator Favored Race
Hahn on the mark and with a strong style finished a yard ahead of Taylor. Time 6 minutes 23 4 5 seconds. Italian crews swept both 1000 metre and 1600 metre pair car gig races. A Frenchman won the single sculls. An international dispute arose over Irish competitors in the Olympic games with Irishmen claiming correct national designation. Peter O Connor protested Olympic committee action asserting Irish status for himself Leahy and Daly and that their points should count for Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Green Isle
England
Peter O'Connor
Olympic Committee
Leahy
Daly
Worcester Opens New Park With 8–6 Victory Over Fall River
Worcester hosts Fall River at its new ballpark in Worcester Massachusetts and triumphs 8 to 6 before about 3000 fans. The game features key hits by Higgins Meagher and Zacher with Swanson closing relief. Umpire John O Brien presided as Mayor Duggan tossed the first ball and Harry Pullam attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Worcester
New England League
Fall River
Harry Pullam
National League
Powers
Providence Club
Charles Ashley
New Bedford
Bill Daly
Boston
Charley Lavis
Thomas Boles
Frank Downes
George Daniels
Charley Kelly
T. H. Mu
Duggan
John O’brien
Higgins
Gindeen
All River
Swanson
Yeager
Foorehead
Bawcock
Meagher
Zacher
A.F
E. Sheeta
Mhead
C.f
Breoek
Bradley
Guiheen
Kane
Cassidy
Nienry
Drew
Hickman
Kiernan
Knotts
Sullivan
Henry
Knotls
Frock
Moorehead
Bowcock
Stoljen
Gusheen
O' Brien
Boxers Benefit Tonight Brings Boston Stars to Help San Francisco Relief
A benefit show at the Hub Theatre in Boston aims to raise funds for San Francisco disaster victims. The program runs 8 PM to close with boxers, wrestlers, and vaudeville acts led by managers Waldron and Daly, featuring stars like Schack, Dumont, Burlingame, and dozens more. Receipts target over $1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
San Francisco
Hub Theatre
Little Chester Dolan
al Bates
F. Smith
Don Desmond
Charley Neary
Eddie Fay
Harry Gilman
Frank Adams
Johnny Ahearn
Johnny Sheehan
George Byers
Tommy Quill
al Mitchell
Joe Geary
Jerry Gaines
Hugh Powers
Young Cahill
John Collins
Billy Cozzens
Mike D’arcy
Harry Edels
Kid Fanning
Johnny Fitzgerald
Mike Grady
Chester Goodwin
Charley Gibbs
Arthur Cote
Kid Hederson
Kid Carter
Jimmy Hanlon
Frank Hawkins
Young Hurley
Young Kirby
Professor Kennedy
Kid Jester
Johnny Mahan
Denny Ryan
Tommy Murray
al Delmont
Johnny Lynch
Fred Sidney
Kid Pantz
Dave Deshler
Young Madigan
Young McDonald
Sam Moss
Ike McLean
Ike Weir
Custer Dow
Ralph Kelly
Young Frenchy
Billy Ryan
Willie Riley
Fred O’brien
Kid Hessell
Don O’brien
Willie Donovan
Dutch Carr
Conny Mack
Harvard Juniors Win Out in Interclass Track Meet
The Harvard juniors clinched first place with 451.1 points, defeating seniors 82, sophomores 281.2, and freshmen 11. Events dominated by juniors include six firsts in 13 races. Notable wins: 100-yard dash P C Lockwood. 220-yard dash T P Dodge. mile W Minot. two-mile M H Stone. pole vault A G Grant. shot put B T Stephenson Jr. Share of top places across races highlighted strong performances from J. R. Doyle and E. J. Dives among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
P. C. Lockwood
L. BP. Dodge
E. D. Hamilton
T. P. Dodge
KE. J. Dives
E. J. Dives
J. S. O'Brien
B. van Brunt
H. H. Whitman
A. S.S. Cobb
A. Dana
W. Minot
H. M. Turner
H. F. Miller
M. H. Stone
M. WI. Crosby
R. C. Hackley
C. Brinsmade
William Rand
J. I. Doyle
J. F. Doyle
W. A. Hanley
L. W. Bangs
G. E. Roosevelt
R. E B. Somers
R. N. Shreve
Seri
B. T. Stephenson
Tiled
R. K. St
Sunday Church Services Across Boston Baptist and Congregational
A listing of Sunday services across Boston area churches. Ranging sermons by pastors at Ruggles Street Dixon I D Tremont Temple Warren Avenue and Dudley Street Baptist churches plus Shawmut Old South Berkeley Temple and First Church of Christ Scientist. Also noted are noontime meetings at Tremont Temple and special musical programs and Sunday school details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church OF Christ Scientist
Falmouth
Norway Streets
Adam
Fallen Man
Mary Baker Eddy
Religious notices and services from several churches
The page lists multiple congregations with service times and topics. Christadelphians announce a 10 80 a m lecture The First Life Ever Told. Tremont Street M E Church schedules sermons, Sunday school, and youth activities. People’s Temple offers 10 80 and 7 15 programs plus Bible school and youth groups. Presbyterian Tremont Temple noon meeting features From Agnosticism to Faith. Seventh Day Adventist Tremont Temple holds Sabbath events and evangelist Lee Wheeler's subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruggles Street Baptist Church
Washington and
Tremont Streets
Co. Dixon
I. D
Mary
H. E. Washburn
Tremont Temple Baptist Church
Ev. P
Henson
H. Rhodes
EF. Boyd
Warren Avenue Baptist Church
Corner West Canton
Bowley Green
Harvard
Anna E. Dexter
Baptist Church
Boston
Century Building
Huntington Ave
E. B. Saunders
Ashaway
R. I
Dudley Street Baptist Church
Bustard
James H. Boyd
Ireland
Clarendon Street Baptist Church
C. Chrum
Bible School
Tremont Temple
Baron Oxhull
THE
Christadelphians
Arcade Hall
Park Square
Methodist Episcopal
Tremont Street
M. E
Concord and
Tremont Sts
E. A. Blake
D. D
Epworth
Herman A. Shedd
People’s Temple
San Francisco
Seventh Day Adventist
Lee Wheeler
Spiritual Halls Offer Evening Services and Mystical Circles
A wide list of spiritual and occult events fills Boston area venues from Boylston Street to Chelsea. Unitarian and Universalist unions host religious talks on labor and temperance while numerous psychic circles, seances, astrologers, and clairvoyants advertise nightly sessions and Sunday gatherings with speakers and mediums from local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Matook
Pelham
Hindoo
Bombay
India
Harmony Hall
Washington Street
Spiritual Phenomena Society
N. P. Smith
E. J. Foster
Annnie Hanson Kibble
Mary G. Carbee
Hannah Nutter
McLean
Anna Morgan
B. Clarke Smith
Henrietta McArthur
Freemont
Ella Jones
Rockwell
Malden Progressive Spiritual Society (Inc
Pleasant Street
Louise Hall
Alice M. Whall
Lyceum
Anna H. Chapman
Brighton
A. J. Pettingill
Malden
Kate Ham
E. E. M. Templars Hall
Market Street
Lynn
Anna J. Quaide
Washington
Thomas Millar
Ladies’ Orchestra
First Spiritual Church OF Boston, Inc
Clara E. Strong
America Itall
Walter I. Mason
Carrie D. Chapman
Peak Johnson
Morgan
Professor Peake
Jackson
Miss Strong
Munroe
Malden Spiritual Association
Mattie Hoyt
H. '. Nutter
Victor and
Mahomet
Spiritual circles and mediums row in Boston area churches
A dense listing of spiritual churches and circles across Massachusetts with venues in Boston Cambridge Everett and Malden. It details dates times and mediums including J A Newhall F A Wiggin MME Annie Pierce and Mrs Nellie Carleton-Grover among many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Fall
Broadway
Chelsea
Mr. Hardy
Marion St
Boston
Ferry Street
Everett
J. A. Newhall
Unity Church
Jordan Hall
Huntington Avenue
Gainsboro Street
F. A. Wiggin
Wiggin
Chadwick
Harold A. Cole
Merican Psychical Research Society OF Massachusetts
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Malden Square
Malden
Abbie Burnham
Redding
Main Street
Forest Avenue
Tremont Street
Brown
Harwood
Hersey
Wood
Mapp
Wilde
Gutierrez
Irish flag ambush and disqualification at international event
O Connor brought a green streamer with a gold harp to celebrate Ireland victory while the Irishmen chased success. The case rests with the international committee to decide which flag will fly when a Celt scores, amid Daly of Ireland being disqualified in the five mile race and Dahl of Sweden awarded third place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Connor
Daly
Ireland
Dahl
Sweden
400 metre heats and semi finals lead to final
Preliminary heats list winners and seconds from nations including N P C England Germany Australia Chicago University and New Orleans. Semi finals show Hillman Pilgrim Barker Halswelle Bacon and Moulton to contest the final with Barker favored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Livingston Hillman, Jr
W. D. Anderson
England
P. H. Pilgrim
Dunker
Germany
Nigel Barker
Australia
J. D. Lightbody
Chicago University
Lieutenant W. Halswelle
Wawson Robertson
Prinstein
Steinbach
Austria
M. J. Sheridan
A. C
David
Lemming
HW. L. Hillman, Jr
Barker
W. Halswelle
J. Bacon
F. R. Moulton
Aero-cycle and optical science mix in spring sports coverage
The article notes a bicycle boom with a one wheel aero cycle replacing chain driven models. It also discusses umpire vision issues, arguing refractive media affect accuracy and that glasses are impractical due to ball danger.
Burke Beats Flynn In Sharkey A. C. Windup Bout
New York April 27 Burke of Philadelphia defeated Cy Flynn of Buffalo in the main event refereed by Marvin Hart at Sharkey A C. Other results include a draw between Tig Stone of Boston and Tommy Connolly of Reading and several knockouts and decisions featuring Young Palmer Young Appell Young Williams Kid Stone Frankie Sheehan Terry Edwards Dick Hines Tommy White Battling Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cy’’ Flynn
Buffalo
Burke
Philadelphia
Sharkey A. C
Marvin Hart
Cornell Loses to Hoey in Gilford A A Boxing Night
Opening show at the Grand Central Palace features fast fighting bouts. Willie Lewis defeats Billy Burke in four rounds, Mickey McDonough stops Mike Moylan, George Hoey beats Willie Cornell, Kitzen and Frenchy draw, Mangold beats Johnny Willie, Farrier defeats Charley Wucas, and Cunningham and Evans draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gilford A
Grand Central Palace
Willie Lewis
Billy Burke
Philadelphia
Mickey McDonough
Mike Moylan
George Hoey
Willie Cornell
Boston
George Kitzen
Young Frenchy Drew
Willie Mangold
Johnny Willie
Joe Farrier
Charley Wucas
Charley Cunningham
Young Evans Drew
Boston Interscholastic Association Elects Officers
Yesterday at Boston Latin School drill hall the Boston Interscholastic Athletic Association elected officers for the coming term led by President N A Sherman and Vice Presidents Charles Woodlock Denis High Mark Burlingame. A committee was chosen to review records of past meets including the high hurdles where Paul of Brighton High holds the present record. The indoor meet on March 10 was successful and the financial report was favorable with participation from English High East Boston High Boston Latin Mechanic Arts Dorchester High Brighton High Roxbury High and West Roxbury High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Latin School
Boston Interscholastic Athletic Association
N. A. Sherman
Charles Woodlock
Denis High
Mark Burlingame
FE. H
F. Reed
Paul
Brighton High
English High
East Boston High
Boston Latin
Mechanic Arts
Dorchester High
Roxbury High
West Roxbury High
New London Nabbed in 3 2 at New London Norwich
Bridgeport defeated Waterbury 7 to 4 while New Haven beat Hartford 5 to 1 and Holyoke routed Springfield 12 to 1 in regional scores.
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New London
Norwich
Bridgeport
Waterbury
New Haven
Hartford
Holyoke
Springfield
Manchester Edge Lynn In Opening New England League Game
The New England league opener in Manchester ended 4 to 2 with Eaton and Phelan starring for Manchester and Bigbie for Lynn. O'Toole pitched well despite some wildness, Labelle held the line late, and a fair crowd braved overcoat weather for the season debut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
N. H
Eaton
Phelan
Bigble
O'Toole
Labelle
Lynn
Bh.po.a.e
Bh.po
Bigbie
Mauch
Lovell
M'l’lin
Connor
P.o't'le
R.f
Clark
M.o'toole
O'Neil
Smith Oeee
Smith
Tivo Spies
Murch
Burke
Eustace
McLaughlin
Bannon
Eusta
Lawrence Beats Haverhill in Season Opener at Glen Forest
Lawrence defeats Haverhill 4 to 3 in a prettily played opener. Page star on offense with two runs and an RBI as Connolly scores in the same inning. Pitchers Whiting and Groom split duties with solid work. errors heavily influence the scoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Lawrence New England
Haverhill
Glen Forest
Mayor Kane
Page
Spooner
Fulmer
Connolly
A.B. Page
Madden
Gorman
Carroll
E.f
Riggs
M’d’ald
W'man
Crapo
Hurley
O’nell
Whiting
Ahearn
Jroom
Fulmer, Hurley, Whiting
Boardman
McDonald
Groom
Sullivan
Chelsea Ringside Showdown Headlines 15 Round Bout
Excitement builds for Jimmy Riggs of Chelsea vs Charley Neary of Milwaukee in a 15 round decision bout at 188 pounds next Monday night in Chelsea. Neary previously defeated Riggs in Milwaukee, with Riggs claiming a disputed decision in the rematch. News casts doubt on local boxing politics and future matchups at Chelsea baring a fair contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Little
Gladiators
Jimmy Riggs
Charley Neary
Milwaukee
Neary
Briggs
Jimmy
Dave Deshler
Nelson
Britt
Sheehan
Beachmont
Sandy Ferguson
Jack Johnson
Jerry Gaines
Billy Payne
Payne
Gaines
Lincoln Club
Kid Lavigne
Young Donohue
Young Corbett
Terre Haute
Belfield Walcott
George Ashley
Gloucester
George Dixon
New Bedford Edges Lowell 7 3 In Opening League Game
New Bedford defeated Lowell 7 to 3 in the league opener here as visitors used superior stick work. Players listed include Austin and Burrill for New Bedford and Klobedanz and Urbach on the mound for Lowell. Game featured multiple hits, errors, and an early lead for New Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Lowell
New Bedford
A.E
Klobedanz
Urbach
White
Tgowell
Aiso Eess
Austin
Valdols
Mullaney
Burrill
Green
Steppe
Rothermel
McGrath
Fitzmaurice
New Hedford
Raftery
Lake
McDonald
M'Kinnon to Try for New England Amateur Title
Dorchester boxer Hugh McKinnon, last year’s 145 pound champion, entered for the New England amateur championships to be held at Mechanics Building under the B A A. George Brown reports strong local entries and urges others to submit blanks before Monday night closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh McKinnon
Dorchester
San Francisco
New England
Mechanics’ Building
George Brown
Mr. Brown
Big Bargain Clothing Co. Sale Offers Deep Discounts
A large shipment of spring overcoats pants suits shoes and furnishings arrives daily at 55 Hanover St. The Big Bargain Clothing Co. advertises items at about 40 cents on the dollar with hundreds of suits overcoats pants and accessories priced far below wholesale and promise of warrantied quality with mail orders welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Albert
Congress
Goodyear
Big Bargain Clothing Co
Hanover St
American House
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Hahn
Milwaukee A. C
Mayor Duggan
Shawmut
Samuel Richards Gaines
OLD South Church
Rev. Allen
Cross
John I. Genung
Amherst College
Hope Chanel
Shawmut Street
Samuel Wesley Irwin
Berkeley Temple
Berkeley Street
Warren Avenue
Charles A. Dawson
Carol Choir
Wilkinson
Commercial Hall
Robertson
Fox
Carbee
Knowles
Lindsey
A. M. Graham
N. Cor. V
Park Street
Boston Common
Charles Street Mall
Centre Gate
Beacon Street
Bryan
Squire
Putney
Massachusetts State Committee
Christ
Jerusalem
W. P. Pinel
Quincy
Morgan Memorial
Shawmut Avenue
Corning Street
Nicola
M. D
P. Bridges
West Medford Baptist Church
Berkeley Wall
William I. Zell
Rome
Peterson
Paine Hall
Appleton Street
J. P. Bland
F. G. Hatch
B. Y. M. Christian Union
Union Hall
Boylston Street
H. D. Maxwell
First Universalist Church
Somerville
Mass
Philharmonic Orchestra
Ashton Lewis
Martha Larsen
George Mendall Taylor
Boston Young Men's Christian Association
S. H. Davis
Anti-Saloon League
Association
Abbie Heath
Dover
Dover Street
MR. Roberts
East Fourth Street
South Boston
Mme. Whittemore
Columbus Avenue
Nellie Carleton-Grover
FE. A. Blackden
Warren Street
Boston Psychic Conference
Massachusetts Avenue
DR. Caird
Mamie A. Hel Yett
Dartmouth Street
Banner of Light
Me Square
Cir
Exeter St
Eona
William Shakespeare
N. J. Willis
IF. Curtis
Ella Higginson
Annie Foley
Littlefield
West Springfield Street
Peabody McKenna
Warrenton Street
Annie Pierce
Baker
Spirit Communications
Tremont
Bacon
Union Park Street
Mme. Bruce
Marriner
Roxbury
California
Dr. York
Yarmouth
William Franks
L. B. Marsh
L Street
Rutland Street
Arthur
Fourth Street
Stackpole
St. Botolph
the World OF Sport
Myron W. Townsend
Stone
Cornell
Hoey
Boston Interscholastic Association
Rex Distilli
Stanitora St
M’kinnon
8. R. Fail CO
Cleo
Klein's, Cornet
Tremont An Y
Iston Sts
Gardner
Tremont St
Harrison Ave
Washington St
Friend St
Knight's, Court and
Hanover Sts
Tremont and
Hollis Sts
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