Bay State Team Dominates New England Rifle Tournament
At Wakefield on July 31 the Bay State team led Massachusetts to a 3076 total in the interstate team match, 202 ahead of New Hampshire with standout marks by Musician George W. Chesley of the Second Connecticut. Chesley swept multiple first prizes across Governor Floyd, General Lawrence, and General Tolles events, while Captain William R. Murphy of Massachusetts earned top honors in the Hale pistol match and led in several re-entry contests. The match featured a demanding shoot-off for perfect scores and several Massachusetts and Connecticut shooters posting high aggregates across 600 and 200 yard events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
Bay State
New England
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
George W. Chesley
Connecticut
W. T. Abbott
George W. Reid
Murphy
R. R. Robinson
W. R. Murphy
Mass
Robertson
C. C
O. G. Clark
S. A
J. Caswell
Chesley
S. W. Wise
Canadian sprinter Kerr injures in Birmingham race
Robert Kerr, the Canadian sprinter, fell in a race at Birmingham and will be out of the game for some time. The Canadian team abandoned its attempt to beat Dorando’s marathon time due to sultry weather. London papers criticize John Daly for not competing at the Olympics for England, but Daly refused England’s offered expenses. Daly, once prominent at Athens, favored America and later clashed with British rivals. W. J. Clothier defeated by R. D. Little at Longwood, with observers noting overconfidence before the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kerr
Birmingham
Eng
Dorando
London
John Daly
Old England
Daly
America
Mike’ Driscoll
Wakefield
Old Erin
John All
Athens
England
Lightbody
Beaucoup Wins Saratoga Delaware Handicap Outsider Triumph
Beau coup, an extreme outsider, easily won the Delaware Handicap at Saratoga, one mile. He trailed the field for half a mile before a strong move, then took command in the stretch to finish two lengths ahead of Marathon with Moquette winning the Mohawk selling stakes 1 1-3 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
N. Y
Beaucoup
Marathon
Urrst
Moquette
Chelsea Medford Knights Clash For First Division Title
Chelsea Knights of Columbus and Medford Knights of Columbus meet for the first division championship at Carter Street Grounds Chelsea today. Game slated for 3:30 p m. An extra Providence Line trip will run tonight to accommodate New York travel with Steamboat Express leaving South Station at 6:22 p m connecting with the Providence steamer due in New York at 7 a.m. Tickets and details at 362 Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea Knights of Columbus
Medford Knights of Columbus
Carter Street Grounds
Chelsea
Providence Liny
New York
Providence
Steamboat Express Jeaves South
Washington Street
Medford
Chelsea K. C
Carter Street
Knights of Pythias Encampment Opens in Boston Tented City
United States officers from Washington will judge the drills as Captain R V D Corput Perry M Gallup and Carl D Klem inspect each company at Fort Strong Fort Snelling Minn The encampment features a major general election for the Knights and dining tents with meals served by over 100 waitresses and a three-tent setup with a capacity of 1500 patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
R. V. D. Corput
Coast Artillery
Perry M. Gallup
Fort Strong
Carl D. Klem
4Th Cavalry
Fort Snelling
Minn
Boston
Knights of Pythias
Liberty Lodge of
Order
Washington, D. C
Justus R. Rathbone
R. S. Joy
Haverhill Splits Doubleheader With Worcester Here
In Haverhill July 31, Worcester lost the opener 2 to 4 as Keady weakened late, then won the nightcap 6 to 1 behind Freil who held Worcester to two hits. Cameron batted well for Haverhill in the second game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
Worcester
Keady
Freil
Cameron
Worcester Haverhill
Lawrence Beats New Bedford 2 1 In Pitchers Battle
Lawrence defeats New Bedford 2 to 1 in a well pitched game by left-handers Gilroy and Robinson. Scoring details show Lawrence cashing in with two runs in the middle innings while New Bedford manages a single run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Gilroy
Robinson
New Bedford
Brockton Beats Lowell 7-5 in Baseball Tilt
Lowell outhit Brockton two to one but fielding miscues proved costly as Brockton won 7 to 5. The July 31 game in Lowell featured strong Brockton hitting and late defensive lapses by Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Brockton
Drowning Suspect Identified as E. J. Richards in East Boston
Harbor police searched the Charlestown water near the Fitchburg bridge for hours yesterday after a man dove from the steam drawbridge. Clues point to E. J. Richards of 208 East Eagle Street East Boston, age about 30, found clothing and pawn tickets bearing his name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitchburg Division
Boston & Maine Railroad
Charlestown
E. J. Richards
East Eagle Street
Boston
J. R
Glover outworks Carter in six round Boston win at Far Rockaway
Billy Glover of Boston pounds Eddie Carter of Philadelphia from the start, dropping him in rounds one and two and knocking him down multiple times through five rounds before Carter survives. Freddie O'Brien of Boston fights to a draw with Eddie Toy of the Coast in the semi-final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Billy Glover
Boston
Eddie Carter
Philadelphia
Brown
A. C
Far Rockaway
Carter
Freddie O’brien
Eddie Toy
The
Coast
Fall River Beats Lynn 8–2 on Odd Fielding Plays
Fall River defeated Lynn 8 to 2 in a game marked by strange fielding errors. Fullerton allowed only two hits as Bawcock hit a peculiar home run that bounced over the center field fence. Welch misplayed two chances allowing Donovan to score in the eighth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Lynn
Fall River
Fullerton
Bawcock
Welch
Donovan
Fall River Lyne
Baldwin Wins Red-Hot Bout
In New York Matty Baldwin defeats Australian Charlie Griffin in a fast paced featherweight bout at Fairmount A. C. The slugfest features relentless trading with Baldwin's body shots and superior defense. Griffin strains late, suffers a damaged eye yet shows toughness for a longer bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin
New York
Matty Baldwin
Charlie Griffin
Fairmount A. C. Boxing Entertainment
Griffin
Imported Affinity From Russia Is Now in Jail
August Knader, 42, of 30 Seneca Street, South End, arraigned on unlawfully bringing Mrs Matilda Tess to the United States after immigration refusal blocked the importation of affinities. The case, with Tess and her 18-year-old son Ewald testifying, ends with Knader held for the September term in $1000 bail. the affinity will be deported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Knader
Seneca Street
South End
United States
Hayes
Matilda Tess
Kwader
Russia
Ewald
United States District Court
Feeding the Knights of Pythias Largest tented camp meals for thousands
Caterer T D Cook explains feeding 40 000 Knights of Pythias over a week at Franklin Field. A 2400 tent village fronts three dining tents with a fully equipped cook house kitchen. Daily 65000 to 10000 meals planned with a 25-person kitchen staff and transit of fresh supplies each morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Field
Knights OF Pythias
Boston
T. D. Cook
Cook
Talbot Avenue
Bryan Delivers Acceptance Speech Pace Quick In Lincoln
In Fairview Lincoln a small crowd visited the Democratic presidential nominee William Jennings Bryan. He pressed ahead with his acceptance speech and noted it would be completed on August 5 though he could not yet estimate its length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Lincoln
Fairview
Favorite Fails Highlight Detroit Grand Circuit Meet
Detroit hosts a grand circuit meeting featuring the 2:07 pace and 2:13 trot events. Darkey Hal and Auto dominate heats with multiple fast miles while Copa De Oro falters as favorite. A 2:20 trot sees Zomalia win twice. Dover announces a three day meet in September with $12000 purses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Copa de Oro
Darkey Hal
Auto
Snow
George Gano
Cox
Colonel Osborne
Busy
Teasel
Prince C
Zomalia
Dover
N. H
Readville
Star Hal-Brownie
Hamiet
B. H
Durfee
Eph Cinders
B. G
Crist
Mallow
Judex
Farley
Great Heart
McLain
Clan Ag Ag He Tae
Belentae
3Dis
Fullager
Rollins
Martin
Captain Derby
An- Gpowe
Ketchel Knocks Out Hugo Kelly in Third Round
In San Francisco at the Coliseum Stanley Ketchel knocked out Hugo Kelly in the third round after a fast start. Ketchel delivered three straight rights and a left to the jaw before a final left ended the bout with Kelly falling to the floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ketchel
Hugo Kelly
San Francisco
Coliseum
Stanley Ketchel
Kelly
Hugo
Stanley
Chicago
Buck Montgomery
Henry Farman Achieves Marvelous Aeroplane Flight
Henry Farman demonstrates initial air flights at the track with 350 to 760 yards traveled in the air as crowds watch. He plans 15 exhibitions starting tomorrow while rival American aeronaut Frank Hamilton suffers a propeller accident and is helped by Farman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farman
Frank Hamilton
Hamilton
Cooler Weather Expected Today After Record July Heat
After yesterday's 95 degree high the region faces relief with predicted rain and a slight fall in temperatures. Sunday should bring clear skies and easterly winds while humidity eases. Boston endured a string of hot days with July totals matching historic highs in several cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Stubborn Racquet Contest In Longwood Semifinals
The Longwood tournament semifinals saw top players B C Wright and R D Little win their singles in straight sets. Little defeated C M Bull Jr 6-4 6-4 6-1, and Wright edged Fred B Alexander 6-3 14-12 6-? as fans cheered a strong display. The Wright-Little duo then dominated Whitney and Reggio, losing only two games. The finals action is set for 2:30 pm with Little and Wright vs Larned and Wrenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longwood
B. C. Wright
R. D. Little
C. M. Bull
Bull
Little
Fred B. Alexander
Beals C. Wright
Wright
Alexander
Whitney
Reggio
Wright-Little
Ray D. Little
Beals Co. Wright
Cubs aim to extend streak as Brown prepares to pitch
Last game with the Cubs today as they seek a fifth straight win. Mordecai Brown likely to start for Chicago while Boston counters with Flaherty or Bouktes. Doves must improve hitting to avoid slipping further from sixth. Thoney and McConnell boost weekly averages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubs
Mordecai Brown
Chance
Doves
Flaherty
Bouktes
Boston
Fire destroys two buildings in Lowell warehouse district
A large fire in Lowell caused about $25,000 in damage, destroying the Delong box shop and two neighboring buildings. Cotton waste stored by Walter Coburn Company and used by Lowell Insulated Wire Company burned. Insurance fully covers the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Delong
Walter Coburn Company
Lowell Insulated Wire Company
Holy Name Club Field Day Slated for August Twenty Second
Gate of Heaven Holy Name Club of South Boston plans athletic events at Locust street grounds near Dorchester avenue on August 22. Registered athletes may enter sprints distance races hops and jumps and a 16 pound shot event with a one mile team scratch race as the highlight. Entries close with John F Connally at 455 East Seventh Street South Boston on August 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gate of Heaven
Holy Name Club
South Boston
Locust Street Grounds
Dorchester Avenue
John F. Connally
East Seventh Street
South
Boston
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. J. Clothier
Clothier
Chelsea K. OF
Pythians
N. E. League
Evcacese
P.C. Worcester
Fall River Eee
New Bedfo Eee
E. Boston
Sap
Sae
O'S
Tess
Knader
Matilda
Zwiel
Baltic
Rose Street
Julius Hock
Supreme Lodge
Supreme Assembly
Pythian Sisters
Hotel Brunswick
Nantasket
Ures
Canada
Supreme Temple
Grand Lodge
George W. Penniman
Anna M. Young
Jamesville
Massachusetts Grand Lodge
Laura J. Creelman
St. Omer Temple
Massachusetts Temple
Boylston Place
Fannie W. Eaton
Carrie P. Adams
Rebecca W. Brewer
R. Emily Little
Lillian B. Kelly
Tay
Br. H
Martyr Lady May
Strawn
Icice
B. m
Allandowns
Rocco
Cares
Osborne
Zombre
Zomalta
Geers
Annette
Andrews
Robert L., Jr
Steele
Diablo Me
de Ryder
Redette
McCarthy
Milford
Benyon
Astral
Henry Farman
Eastport
Havre
Mont
Miles City
New Orleans
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Northfield
Portland
Jacksonville
Fla
F. B. Alexander
Eagles
C. M. Bull, Jr
B. ©. Wright
E.H. Whitney
A. N. Reggio
W. A. Larned
G. L. Wrenn
D. Pe Rhodes
F. J. Sulloway
Henshaw
Lane
Pickman
Beals
Scott
Taylor
Ewer
George Dovey
Thoney
McConnell
J. M
Pittsfield
Connie Mack
Franklin Park
Glenvales
Jamaica Plain
Sparrows
Cambridge
Chelsea Y. M. C. A
Joseph Hall
Winthrop Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!