Champions Lose Newton Defeats Charlestown Three Straight Games
The Newton Club defeated Charlestown in three straight games, scoring 2425 total with 80 plus in each round. Buntin and Pray posted 513 and 513, while Southwell led Charlestown with 477 as Suffolk, Middlesex, and Huntington clubs posted close results in opening matches. Mosher led the high scores with 248 across three strings.
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Newton
Charlestown
Boston and Vicinity
Buntin
Pray
Southwell
Suffolk
Middlesex
Suffolks
Mosher
Huntington Club
Dorchester
Newtownes Defeat Jeffries In Interclub Night Show
Newtowne Club guests of Jeffries Winter Club at Mas schusetts Interclub League night. Newtowne wins in billiards and whist tests with Crockett posting a 222 single and 1 580 across three strings while Bond of Jeffries hits 581 and 13 strikes.
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Newitowne Club
Masschusetts
Crockett
Bond
Jeffries
Reading A C Wins Interclub Contests Over Chelsea
The Reading Athletic Club defeated the Review Club of Chelsea in the Interclub series with a strong showing across billiards, pool, and whist events. Scores listed include Billiards 800 total for Reading A C and 304 for the Review Club, with individual results for Helio t Scott Keene Campbell and Twombly Tuttle.
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Reading
Reading Athletic Club
Review Club
Chelsea
S. Billiards
Campbell
Keene
A. C
Heliot
Scott
Bailey
Walker
Reading A. C
Twombly
Tuttle
Roxbury Roller Team Narrowly Beats Riverdale at Brookline
In Circuit League action Roxbury edged Riverdale Casino at Brookline by six pins across three games. Riverdale’s Hill posted a 555 series, the high mark of the night, as Riverdale failed to match Riverdale’s earlier championship form and Roxbury rallied in the final two strings.
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Roxbury
Ind Rollers
Riverdale
Brookline
Hill of
Ihe
North Shore
White Wire Works
Carruth
S Yaith
Nortil Shore
Howler
Slaith
Lincoln
Iharcher
Vie O
Whyte
Lowler
J Conway
He ‘ Conway
Herald and Globe Lead Newspaper League in Close Series
The Herald team won three games against Yoagveler while the Globe defeated Hotel and Railroad News Co. in the Newspaper League candle pip series. Ed Bean scored 263 and Ben Fowle 262 for the Herald, with Warren Dow totaling 283 in three strings and the Herald team reaching 22038 for a league record.
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Herald
Yoagveler
Globe
Hotel & Railroad News Co
Ed’? Bean
Ben’ Fowle
Warren Dow
Two Matches Rolled in Intercycle Candle Pin Series
Two matches were rolled in the Intercycle candle pin series on the Hub alleys last night. The event highlights local bowlers competing across lanes with steady scores and notable spares shaping the results.
Mercantile League Bowling Report From Dennison Meet
Dennison Manufacturing and New England News c teams competed in Mercantile League bowling. Match details note local clubs, lane play, and standings as the league progresses.
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Dennison Manufacturing and
New England News ‘‘c
Charley Mitchell Challenges Tom Sharkey for Major Bout
London December 1 Charley Mitchell husband of Amy Moore has posted £209 with Sporting Life to bind a match against Tom Sharkey. Moore seeks £500 to £1600 a side with the best purse available in England or America, expenses about £100. Sporting Life reps say Sharkey can ratify by covering £200 and sending fair articles. Mitchell declares earnest and avoids protracted correspondence.
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London
Moore
Charley Mitchell
Tom Sharkey
Sporting Life
England
America
Sharkey
Mitchell
Dennison Co. Triumphs in Roxbury Match Night
In Roxbury last night the Dennison Manufacturing Company team defeated a rival in three clean wins. The event drew local news vendors who witnessed the competitive field and the steady performance of the Dennison squad.
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Roxbury
Taunton Beats Brockton 7–6 In Exciting Polo Match
Taunton defeats Brockton 7 to 6 in a tightly fought polo game noted for Magee and Mora of Taunton and Henry of Brockton. Attendance not clear. final score 7 6 with Taunton charging late.
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Taunton
Brockton Tonight
Magee
Mora
Henry
Brockton
Hatch
Daly
Monroe
Turner
Csik
Gay Paw
Tanjong Hin
Daly Brockton
Fuller
White
Je Ae
Amin
Springfield Rout Of New Britain In Boloists Clash
Springfield bolsters its lead over New Britain with a 7 to 4 win as Hipson and Connell shine. Attendance hits 1400 in Chicago where winter indoor baseball takes shape with Orphans trio and potential trades surface.
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Springfield
New Britain
Conn
Springfield pBoloists
Jipson
Cone
Hipson
Connell
Russell
Burgess
Murphy
Leahy
O'Neil
Paige's High Rolling at Candle Pins
Sam Paige bowled seven string candle pin games at Murray and Irwin's emporium. Scores were 109 105 91 95 100 99 96 for a total 695 and an average 99.2 over the set.
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Paige
Sam
Murray & Irwin
Emporium
Syracuse Boxers Moore and White Clash for 126-Pound Title
Syracuse fighters Billy Moore and Tommy White will meet in a December 7 bout at the Monarch A.C. for the 126 pound championship.
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Syracuse
Billy Moore
Tommy White
Monarch A
Dinner to Harvard Champions Tonight in New York
The Harvard Club in New York will host a dinner for the champions varsity eleven on December 10. The event honors the Harvard football team and recognizes their season success with distinguished guests expected to attend.
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Harvard
Harvard Club
New York
Mitchell renews challenge in boxing match talks
Mitchell, 37, famed since 1878, accepts a challenge and eyes potential English or American venues. The referee or officials will be named by Sporting Life or the club with the largest purse, depending on location. His career includes a March 10, 1888, thirty nine round draw with John L. Sullivan in Chantilly and only two other four round losses.
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Epted
Mitchell
England
Sporting Life
America
John L. Sullivan
Chantilly
France
Corbett
Sullivan
Dominick McCaffrey
Sullivan and Gardner Face World Title Prospect in 122 Lb Bout
Sullivan and Gardner agree to a 122 pound world title challenge with $500 stake and a rematch option with George Dixon. Paddy Sullivan backs Oscar Gardner and both seek a decisive bout to earn the right to meet Dixon, the recent decisive winner over both fighters. Lenox A. C. expected to back a 25 round contest in Boston with the hard-hitting contenders.
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New York
Dave Sullivan
Paddy Sullivan
Oscar Gardner
Sullivan
George Dixon
Gardner
Lenox A. C
Dixon
Sharkey Accepts Mitchell Challenge for Boxing Match
Tom Sharkey says he is ready to accept Charley Mitchells challenge with cash in hand and will fight for 5000 to 10000 a side. He is open to boxing in England or the United States and notes his manager will handle Mitchells deposit and possible transfer to the London Sporting Life.
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New York
Tom Sharkey
Charley Mitchell
Mitchell
England
London Sporting Life
Boxing Gossip Roasts Fitzsimmons Over Faking Claims
Boxing circles roast Bob Fitzsimmons for alleging the Corbett Sharkey dispute was a fake while noting his Australian era confession of yielding to Jim Hall in Sydney in February 189. Sailor Hale backs Hall’s merit, stating the match was straight, and Sharkey’s exiled Boston return sees him seeking bouts with local fighters.
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Bob Fitzsimmons
Corbett- Sharkey
Fitzsimmons
Jim Hall
Australia
Hall
Sydney
Hale
Fitz
Jack O'Donnell
Young Sharkey
Boston
Harry Wisher
Sharkey
Champions by honorable methods tailors advert
We have won this title in the tailoring line and offer plain or rough Cheviot coat and vest to order for 12 dollars. Complete satin faced double breasted coat and pants set for 30 dollars. Silk or satin lined dress suits also to order. Self measurement guide sent free. Open evenings until 9.
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Sanita
Boston boxing prospects and schedule note
The report notes cleverness and speed above average in a local boxer and lists potential future opponents Joe Robinson Joe Lynch or Bob Montgomery. It records the Columbian Rowing Association smoke talk for Dec 28 at Lyceum Hall and Beacon A C switch to Johnny Mahan vs Patsy Sweeney on Dec 8 to protect amateur status for Jack Hanley.
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John Bell
Tom Wilson
Jack
Joe Robinson
Joe Lynch
Bob Montgomery
Columbian Rowing Association of
East Boston
Lyceum Hall
Beacon A. C
Johnny Mahan
South End
Patsy Sweeney
Jack Hanley
Hanley
Boston
Mahan
Beacon Club
Stone and Alberts
Manchester
Lynn
Jack O’brien
Bicycle Notes on 1900s racing figures and elections
President Isaac B Potter and ex President Elliott will not run for president. Elliott backs Thomas F Keenan Jr of Pittsburg and Potter will not oppose him. Secretary Treasurer Aaron Wolfson replaces A K Peck amid likely no new election. C M Fairchild leaves CR to manage a Massachusetts rubber tire firm in the Western district. Dave Shafer buys a Hammond Indiana hotel and starts boniface life. Jimmy Michael reports return to New York for Campania six day events. Soldie McDuffee joins Riders Union and competes in exhibitions with Elkes Taylor and others. Eddie Bald to race in six day events and sprint races next week.
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Isaac B. Potter
Elliott
Thomas F. Keenan, Jr
Pittsburg
Potter
Aaron Wolfson
Massachusetts
A. K. Peck
Peck
Rights and Privileges Committee
C. M. Fairchild
C. R
Dave Shafer
Michael
Hammond
Ind
Boniface
Jimmy Michael
New York
Campania
Sdldie McDuffee
Riders’ Union
Filkes-Taylor
MacDuffee
Elkes, Taylor
Henri Fournier
Elkes-Taylor
Eddie Bald
Mabel Walker Guilty Plea County Larceny Case
Miss May Driscoll arrested under the alias Mabel Walker on larceny charges across Back Bay pleaded guilty before Judge Brown in Municipal Court yesterday and was held for the grand jury. She was committed to the Tombs in default of bail after fainting spell and agitation during the hearing.
Record Book Missing In Large Bank Robbery Case
Wrentham has a bank robbery tale as the record book for 65 600 dollars in stolen notes disappears from the bank. Without the book the bank may struggle to recover the loaned funds, fueling local speculation of a confederate seeking debt relief or a theft opportunity. Police Inspector detail on the lookout for clues and wider staff aware of the missing ledger.
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Wrentham
Watts
Post
Collins
Harris
Howard
Houghton
Bay State Grew Released to Navy for Southern Service
The hospital ship Bay State, released by the Massachusetts Volunteer Aid Association to the navy, has reached New York and is awaiting deployment in southern waters. Captain William M Swasey of Salem and a crew of 32 were not all retained. upon arrival, the crew were discharged, leaving only Swasey aboard. A new commander will be chosen from Brooklyn Navy Yard officials. Swasey would need a subordinate role if he stays.
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Bay State
Massachusetts Volunteer Aid Association
Quarterminster’s Department of the Navy
New York
William M Swasey
Salem
Swasey
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Department
Rescue at Vineyard Haven As Vessels Run Aground
Brave shoremen saved several men from death as vessels ran adrift fouling each other and crashing on the beach. The dramatic harbor scene showed dangers to mariners and the swift response of rescuers.
Rescue Bravery Amid Storm Sinks and Salvages Sailors
In Vineyard scenes a two masted schooner I A Kamlin sank during a brutal storm. Volunteers Isaac Norton Frank Golart and Alvin Cleveland launched a dory and rescued six men from a lumber laden schooner and a three masted vessel. Captain Wentworth of the tug Robert Lockhart aided the salvage effort. The Island City perished with crew. The scene was deadly as derelict ships tore through the fleet.
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Vineyard
I. A. Kamlin
Isaac Norton
Frank Golart
Alvin Cleveland
Seamen's
Island City
F. Horton Johnson
Alvin H. Cleveland
Tabb
Wentworth
Robert Lockhart
Stanley Fisher
Closing Days at Mechanics' Fair Draw 12000 Visitors
The Mechanics' Fair closed its final week with 12 000 attendees yesterday and surprising souvenir sales of 109 609 items. About 260 000 remain to be distributed as the event winds down with Friday and Saturday slated as final visit days.
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Reeves
McChurch
E. M. White
Charles WK. Darling
Massachusetts
Peter O’snea
Catherine L. Edwards
Red Cross
Massachusetts Volunteer Aid Association
Camp Wikoff
Briggs
Bowles
Linton
Sbowles
Epary
Mr Burton Holmes Lecture Delights At Music Hall
Mr Burton Holmes presented his second lecture Into Morocco last night at Music Hall part of his winter course. He showcased views of Pansier on the Gibraltar Straits Alcazar el Ebir and the holy man Mohammed’s descendant with a Moorish caravan and military escort. Other scenes included Moorish horsemen flowered plains and a Neapolitan set of pictures. The next talk Vez the Metropolis of the Moors will follow this finished. Motion pictures accompanied the event including Springfield First Illinois Regiment ostrich ride at Pasadena and a Santa Catalina trip. The feature repeats next Saturday afternoon.
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Morocco
Burten Holmes
Music Hall
Holmes
Alcazar-el-ebir
Mohammed
Vez
Illinois
Springfield
Pasadena
Santa Catalina Island
SLEIGHING LOOMS AS BOSTON STREETS REOPEN FOR RIDES
The article describes brisk sleigh traffic across Boston and nearby areas after a blizzard, noting improved road conditions, widening sleigh paths, and active driveways. It highlights notable horsemen, ponies, and Russians in brisk, winter outings, with few accidents and many teams enjoying the thawed avenues from Fenway to Franklin Park.
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Arborway
Franklin Pack
Housevands Ee B
Dean Chusens
Park Commissioners
Brighton Boulevard
Clare
Fenway
Wranklin Park
Newton
Cambridge
Mt. Auburn Street
B. I. Keith
Paul W
FE. F. Albee
Keith
George Fales
Hall Brothers
George
Frankin Park
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Mike Armstrong
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Henry Ré
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Billy J Fenton
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William Regraw
Monahan
Pritchard
Uv Swift
Allen Lowe
Johnny Barry
Shane
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Jewett
Con Keefe
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H. F. Amsdell
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Herbert Barnes
Greenleaf
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Boston Brewer
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Tom Murray
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C. E. Morrison
Em. Hollingsworth
George E. Barnard
I. F. Stanley
John Tague
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Tom Maguire
Patsy
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John Nichelson
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Prank
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J. H. Carter
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