Old Dorchester Dominates Gilt Edge Bowling Standings
Old Dorchester Club leads the Gilt Edge league with a flawless week, defeating Dudley Club on Dudley alleys. Newtowne rises to second as 999th A. A. climbs to third after a whitewash loss to Arlington Boat Club. Southwell of Charlestown tops bowlers with 199.8 average and a perfect 100 percent spare record. Grover and Armstrong tie for highest string at 227, Parker of Old Dorchester has the top three-string total at 641. Candle pin opens this week with Colonial at Medford and others on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
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Dudley Club
Newtowne
A. A
Arlington Boat Club
Grover
Armstrong
Parker
Colonial
Medford
Highland
South Boston Yacht Club
Dudley
Old Belfry
Meyers Team Maintains Lead in Suburban Bowling Standings
Meyers holds the top spot in the Suburban league with Tremont second. Prospect moves into sole third after sweeping Terminal, breaking last week’s tie. Haskins continues to lead individual averages at 88, while Seahy Hamrock and Turner share second with 57.
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Meyers
Tremont
Prospect
Terminal
Haskins
Seahy
Hamrock
Turner
City League Bowling Record Smashes Prev Marks
Murray and Irwin secures an overall 1457 pin total while Rouse posts a 184 for best single string and 335 triple. Beatty leads Boylston with strong team showing as Millen from Webster adds 317. Boylston clings to first with Sudbury second and Columbia Road third. Rouse tops individuals at 5.18 era.
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Rouse
Boylston
Beatty
Webster
Millen
Sudbury
Columbia Road
Kernwood and Towanda Share Mystic Valley Lead After Strong Weekend
Kernwood and Towanda split three games each leaving them tied atop the Mystic Valley standings at eight wins and four losses. Towanda shows the best pinfall of the group while Brown leads individual averages at just over 187. Orne of Kernwood posted the high three-string total at 599, and Towanda owns the top team three-string total at 2662. Newtowne, Arlington, Charlestown, Calumet and Medford fill the rest of the table with varied records and marks.
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Towanda
Brown
Littlefield
Calumet
Orne
Avge
Sageen
Newtowne
Pinhas
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Mammoth Barbers lead Trades League in scoring pace
The Mammoth Barbers dominate the Trades League series with a strong win record and consistent three straight victories. Wason & Co trails in total pinfall, limited by close losses and big wins, while J. Middleby Jr. and Eastern Drug Co. post notable shows as Mercantile and others fill the ranking.
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Mammoth Barbers
Wason & Co
Barbers
Bwerbers
Cates
J. Middleby, Jr
Fea
South Boston Extends Lead by Sweeping Norwood Series
South Boston strengthened its hold on first place by taking three games from Norwood last week. Webster and Roslindale slipped, widening the Peninsula boys’ lead to five games. Independents gained on Roslindale for third. Boylston Hyde Park and Mt. Pleasant also improved. Hyde Park showed notable progress, winning eight of twelve. White of Webster tops the individual list, edging Millen by about a point. Won Lost Pinfall Avge. South Boston 22 11 1196 436 Webster 17 10 1186 439 Roslindale 18 11 1163 431 Independents 13 14 1180 437 Poulston 16 11 1652 431 Mt. Pleasant 16 15 1159 429 Slyde Park 16 1180 418 Norwood 9 18 1124 416
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Bowling Standings Show Tight Title Race and Postponed Match
The schedule tightens as South Shores and BH Beacon postpone a key match to Thursday while Tremont climbs into a second place tie with North Shore. Individual lead shifts edge Beacon, with Heald Pierce and Brown contending for runner up as averages hover around 760s. Bankers and Brokers league shows Mitchell-Knapp first with A. B. Turner & Bro. second.
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Mitchell- Knapp Company
A. B. Turner & Bro
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Bankers and Brokers’ League
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Morse
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Emerson Piano
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Beacon
South Shore
Enormous 16inch Gun for New York Harbor Arrives
The 16inch gun built at Watervliet arsenal since May 1898 has reached Sandy Hook proving grounds. It weighs about 150 tons and is designed to fire a 2370 pound projectile at 2300 feet per second for a 21 mile range. The weapon, a cost above $159000, signals a new era in coastal defense though further orders are unlikely.
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Watervilet Arsenal
Proving Grounds
Sandy Hook
Watervaet
Watertown
Mass
United States
Leaders hold four game margin amid tight standings
Rexford remains in sole second place as three tightly bunched teams trail. The Grove Hall squad shows strong form with nine back games, three of which are scheduled at Grove Hall tomorrow night against the Car ruths.
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Grove Hall Boys
Grove Hall
Carruths
Mystic Valley and city league schedule breadth across Boston clubs
League play spans multiple circuits from Mystic Valley to Newton and Commercial leagues with matches listed by day. Contests involve Old Dorchester, Arlington, Charlestown, Melrose, Towanda, Calumet, Kernwood, and other clubs across Towns, with divisions including Candle Pin and Bottle Pin among others.
Bottled pin division in GBL tied after week’s matches
Carruth leads Roslindale by one win with Sudbury one behind in the bottle pin division of the Greater Boston League after last week’s games. C Harriman of Sudbury tops the individual list as the Gilt Edge League notes Wednesday 999th at Dudley.
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Greater Boston
Carruth
Roslindale
Sudbury
C. Harriman
Dudley
Corbett and McGovern Can Fight in Louisville
Judge Sterling B. Toney ruled a Chancery Court had no right to enjoin the commission of a felony. The Young Corbett McGovern boxing match can proceed, promoters may appeal, and the Commonwealth may seek statutory action if needed.
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Louisville
Sterling B. Toney
Chancery Court
Commonwealth
Court of Appeals
More Drunkenness in Chelsea Court Says Fitz
At a no-license rally in Lincoln Hall Chelsea last night Associate Justice Frank E. Fitz of the Chelsea Police Court presided and described increased drunkenness since May 1. Speakers included Harry W. James Willard Howland P B Kiernan Charles A Merriam Eugene F Endicott Samuel P Tenney George H Dunham and Mrs George Cassell. Letters from leading city firms urged Chelsea to return to the no-license column. several noted fir its employees were discharged due to drinking problems since Chelsea reopened saloons.
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Chelsea
Citizens
Frank E. Fitz
George H. Dunham
George Cassell
Arthur E. Gates
Boer Ambulance Association Forms in Charlestown
The Boer Ambulance Association formed yesterday afternoon in Monument Hall Charlestown by members of the Irish American ambulance corps that served with the Boers in South Africa. Seventeen of the nineteen Massachusetts members attended. Elected officers include President Richard J Barry Secretary Thomas Herlihy and Treasurer Thomas Tierney.
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Monument Hall
Charlestown
South Africa
Massachusetts
Richard J. Barry
Thomas Herlihy
Thomas ‘Ierney
Boxing Gossip Sparks Talk Of Great Challenger Rise
Chester Goodwin emerges as the era’s most discussable boxer in this region after a hard fought 10th round with Kid Goodman at the Criterion Club. Goodman prevails as the harder hitter until arm fatigue shifts momentum, while Goodwin’s speed and footwork mark him as a rising threat toward world title contention.
Dead Colored Man Found Under Brighton Bridge
At about 6 pm John A. Woodward, a Boston & Albany brakeman, found the body of a roughly 25 year old colored man under the Cambridge Street Bridge in Brighton. He was 5 feet 5 inches, 165 pounds, wearing dark clothes with a torn collar and striped necktie. The body was taken to City Hospital morgue. Police say homicide is not suspected but the death is being investigated as possibly a train strike.
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Boston & Albany
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Brighton
Woodward
City Hospital
Boston Theatre Concert Delighting an Engaged Audience
An enthusiastic audience gathered at the Boston Theatre last night for an instrumental program by the First Regiment Band. Performers included Lizzie Purcell, Gertie Purcell, Dick Walsh, Tillian Hen nessy, Raymon Moore, and Nellie Hawthorne delivering a lively showcase.
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Gertie Purcell
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Tillian Hennessy
Raymon Moore
Nellie Hawthorne
South Boston Ten to Face Dorchester High at Locust Grounds
The final local football game remains South Boston Ten versus Dorchester High, set for next Saturday afternoon at Locust street grounds. The matchup was postponed from Thanksgiving Day and tickets will be valid for next Saturday.
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Dorchester High
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Women Rally for Democratic Citizens School Ticket in Boston
A large afternoon rally at St. Augustine's Hall South Boston drew 900 women in support of the Democratic Citizens school ticket. Speakers included Robert Paul Clarkson, William J. Miller, Frank J. Linehan, Mrs. Duff, Daniel W. Gallagher, Councilman Joseph F. Carter, and Mrs. MacSweeney. They criticized the Public School Association and urged women to influence voting for Democratic candidates.
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Boston
Democratic Citizens School
Fair Sex
David W. Creed
Ward 16
Robert Paul Clarkson
Public School Association
William J. Miller
Democratic Citizens Party
Ernst
Frank J. Linehan
Ward 18
Duff
Gallagher
Keough
East Boston
Ellis
Clark
Joseph F. Carter
MacSweeney
Poindexter to Race Europe for Mile Record Try
Dreamwold stallion Poindexter, Lawson’s bay gelding with a 2:09 mark, sold to Ben Tappan’s agent for 4200 and headed to Vienna to chase Que Allen’s 2:08 3-4 European mile record. If he breaks it, a 5000 annual premium awaits, and the horse would train before Austrian nobility and possibly the emperor.
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Vienna
Dreamwold
Thomas W. Lawson
Europe
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Lawson
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Mr. Tappan
Que Allen
East Boston meeting on school committee race sparks party clash
Daniel W. Gallagher, East Boston Democratic Citizens candidate, spoke at the Colbert Club urging support for independent school committee candidates against the P S A ticket. He denounced the P S A for politicizing schools and pressed for representation of the poor and working class in governance.
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Boston
Colbert Club
Ward 2
Gallagher
Republican City Committee
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Ellis and
Clark
Mulvey
Police Commission
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Democratic Appeal Urges Votes for Five Regulars and Independents
A political letter urges Democrats and liberal voters to support five regular Democratic candidates and three independents to prevent control by a narrow minority in the school system. It calls for equal representation and broad principles, urging turnout across the party.
Billings Defends Vogel At Public School Meeting
Edmund Billings, secretary of the Public School Association, defended Vogel on the text book committee at South Congregational Church. He argued committee membership should reflect expertise, not real estate ties, and noted most Boston teachers come from the city. Billings urged women to vote for school committee candidates, citing census data on eligible voters and registration.
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Boston
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Somerville No Voters Anxious About Election
Somerville no-license workers grow anxious as a large no majority is expected a week from tomorrow. Recent years show shrinking no margins as new voters lean license. Yes voters could win if the no side naps. WCGTU leads a house to house canvass this week. Church pastors urge active no voters and will revisit the issue next Sunday.
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Rallies for John E Baldwin in ward Democratic groups
The Ward 14 regular Democratic organization met at the Tammany Associates rooms to back John E Baldwin for alderman with speeches by Senator Michael J Sullivan and Representatives O'Hare Curran and others. Ward 15 Democratic leaders also held a rally at headquarters to promote Baldwin with ex Representative Daniel V McIsaacs presiding and speakers including William Kells Creed Sullivan and Baldwin.
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Hugh Nealey
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Bradley
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William Martin
Democratic Citizens Rally Schedule for School Board
The Democratic Citizens campaign for the school committee plans vigorous activity this week with nightly rallies. A large meeting is set for Faneuil Hall next Friday evening and about 20 meetings are scheduled before election day across venues including Vine Street Church Lincoln Hall Ward 5 Spellman Hall Gray's Hall South Boston Wardrooms Ward 15 court house Charlestown St Alphonsus Hall Ward 19.
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Lincoln Hall
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Spellman
Gray's Halls
South Boston
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Charlestown
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Operation on Dedrick Aids Polar Explorer Ally
Dr. Dedrick, who aided Lieutenant Peary on the North Pole expedition, underwent an appendectomy at St. Luke's Hospital Philadelphia. He came from Washington New Jersey with abdominal pain a week before surgery. Professor Carl V. Vischer led the operation and reported his condition favorable with good recovery chances.
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Dedrick
Peary
North Pole
St. Luke’s Hospital
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N. J. WI
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Brookline Sermon Warns of Degenerating Influences
Rev Oliver D Sewall of Harvard Church Brookline rails against feebleness idleness and the commercial spirit urging a simpler life. He notes Brookline has few vice districts good schools pure politics and Boston handles most sins while warning against indolent spendthrift youth and overemphasis on wealth and excitement.
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Oliver D. Sewall
Harvard Church
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Cambridge Pastor Delivers Farewell Sermon
The Rev. Dr. F. O. Hall of the Third Universalist Church North Cambridge preached his last sermon before leaving for the Church of the Divine Paternity in New York. The crowd filled the church and expressed regret at his seven years as pastor. He urged church members to engage in public schools and denounced tying schools to politics. The Hall family will be honored at a church parlor reception tonight before their departure tomorrow.
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Charlestown Liquor Raid Targets Boarding House
Police from Station 15 raided 5 Chambers Street Charlestown a boarding house run by Rose McGinnis. Officers found nearly two gallons whiskey nine gallons lager beer 16 gallons ale and many empty bottles after almost an hour of search. McGinnis had two fines of 30 dollars each from August and an unresolved 100 dollar fine from October for liquor violations. The house sits near City Square and close to the police station.
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Carnegie Up at London After Illness
Andrew Carnegie, who has been ill in London for about two weeks, was able to get up today for the first time since his illness began.
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London
Andrew Carnegie
Fletcher Newhall Dies at 8 in Everett
Fletcher Newhall aged eight died at 21 Corey street Everett today. He left two daughters Mrs RE D Guellow of Everett and Mrs L M Annis of Reading and a grandson Arthur F Guellow. Funeral at First M E Church Norwood street Wednesday at 2 PM.
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