Oxford Club Beats Jeffries in Billiards Pool and Whist
The Oxford Club of Lynn defeated Jeffries Club teams in billiards pool and whist at Jeffries Clubhouse last night, while Jeffries won at bowling. Ten pin bowling went 2497 to 208 behind for Oxford as East Bostonians built a large early lead.
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Oxford
Lynn
Jeffries
East Bostonians
Schwaar
Pitcher
Park
Cushman
Pool
Bond
McKee
Phelan
Pelaa
Boston College and Waltham Win In Cycling Club Bowling
Boston College Association Wheel men defeated Chelsea Cycle Club by 23 pins after trailing at halftime. Waltham Cycle Club dominated against Metropolitan, building a large margin from the first string onward as the scores unfolded.
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Boston College
Waltham
Associated Cycling Clubs
Boston College Association Wheelmen
Waltham Cycle Club
Chelsea Cycle Club
A. W
Kelley
Cummings
Casserly
Riddle
Chard
Taylor
Dembrinski
Sewer
Foster Eree
Gwan
Wilby Wins First Prize In Candle Pin Roll-Off
Wilby won the first prize in a candle pin roll-off at Murray Irwin's venue, taking home $20 and $10 prizes. The event drew participants competing for the top cash awards.
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Wilby
Murray Irwin
Callahan Nets 109 In Thrilling Bowling Victory
Callahan defeated McAllen by 12 pins in a tense finish. Callahan's string of 109 sparked loud cheers as scores showed Callahan 270 and McAllen 289 for the match.
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McAllen
Callahan
Kirby Alleys Hosts Day League Certies Match
The second Day League certies took place at Kirby alleys in South Boston yesterday. The McCarthy team defeated the Kirbys in a competitive game at the venue.
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Kirby Alleys
South Boston
McCarthy
Kirbys
B A A Defeats Hingham Club in Trio at Newton Highland
In a Circuit League match at Newton Highland the B A A defeated the Hingham Club in all three games. The scores remain to be listed.
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Newton
Newton Highland
Hingham Club
Candle Pin Teams Seek Matches Across Cambridge and State
The Kirby candle pin team will bowl the Meyers team at Meyers Alleys in Cambridge this afternoon. South Boston candle pin team open for games with any State team. The Sullivan Brothers candle pin team seek mercantile teams in the city. For games contact A B Murphy. Tonight's schedule lists City League Carruths at Prospect Hub at Meyers Murray Irwins at Nobles Sheryans at Sudbury and McCarthy at Boyston Suburban Innier cub Highland at Mercantile Lo ver. Jack Shenare boasts a 302 on Wednesday night, with more to come. Columbia bowling team, Cambridgeport Gymnasium Association, seeks junior teams. captain Bergin Hersey Hogan Leahy and Shorty McCue listed. Contact K Bergin Cambridgeport G A for details. Norfolk Association of Somerville forms a bowling team and seeks matches with Windsor Lasalle Tammanys Craigies Bendermeres and Norfolks of Dorchester next Sunday to arrange a winter tournament.
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Kirby Candle
Meyers
Cambridge
South Boston
M. A. B. French
O Street
Sullivan Brothers Candle
Mercantile Candle
A. B. Murphy
Brosdway
Carruths
Prospect
Hub
Murray & Irwins
Nobles
Sheryans
Sudbury
McCarthy
Boyston
Highland
Mercantile Lo
New England
Jack Shenare
Jack
Columbia
Cambridgeport Gymnasium Association
Bergin
William Hersey
Hogan
P. Leahy
Shorty
McCue
K. Bergin
Cambrigeport
G. A
Norfolk Association of
Somerville
Windsor Lasalle
Tammanys
Craigies
Bendermeres
Norfolks
Boxing Gossip Signals Busy Fight Cards in New York Scene
The piece lists multiple boxing matchups and prospects including McCoy versus Creedon and McPartland versus Burke. It notes bouts at Polo A C New York River Side Boat Club invitations and upcoming cards at Roanoke and Greenpoint A C with names such as Jack Daly Tom Broderick Jack Skelly Sullivan Moe Auliffe and Kid McCoy referenced in weigh in and purse terms.
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McCoy
McPartland
New Dorp
S. L
Dan Creedon
Joe Burke
J. Hanley
Jack Daly
Wilmington
Tom Broderick
Yonkers
Polo
Connecticut
Roanoke
Tim Kearns
Peter Manning
Jack Foley
Jack Dwyer
Jim Davenport
Ben de Barry
Professor Robinson
Greenpoint A. C
Brooklyn
John L. Sullivan
Jack MoeAuliffe
Leslie Pearce
Philadelphia
Jim Janey
Washington
Kid McCoy
Janey
Charley Horan
Joe Bernstein
Tom O’rourke
Dixon
New Yorker
Billy Stift
Tommy Ryan
Chicago
Box Ryan
Buffalo
Tommy Hogan
Billy Whistler
George V. Tuohey
Harvard seniors adopt secret ballot for class elections
At a Harvard meeting the seniors voted 119 to 94 to adopt a secret ballot form for class officer elections. The plan, supported by 188 petitioners, splits nominations from public voting and discusses duration, with strong debate over secrecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Youngman
New Leader Chosen for Next Year at Yonkers Club
New Haven Conn Dec Jener Terry Jr of New York City elected captain of one ned Geit Grup for next year and John Jr of Yonkers N Y named vice captain.
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New Haven
Unclear Race Results Across New England Routes
In New Bedford Providence race, New Bedford led 7 to 2. Augusta Me to Rockland saw 6 to 5. At Salem Lem, Pawtucket trailed 6 to 1.
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New Bedford
Providence
Augusta
Rockland
Salem Lem
Pawtucket
Steolton and Pettit Clinch Court Tennis Victory
Mr. L. M. Steolton and Tom Pettit defeated M. J. H. Morgan and Peter W. Latham in three straight sets in an hibition court tennis match at the F A. A. yesterday afternoon. The scores were 6-1, 6-1, 6-1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. L. M. Steolton
Tom Pettit
M. J. H. Morgan
Peter W. Latham
F A. A
Yale-Harvard Seek Triangular Race Against Cornell
Harvard plans to meet Cornell again in a potential triangular race with Yale on a New London course amid eel grass and excursion steamer concerns. Yale chose the Thames course, Harvard officials say Yale’s decision shapes the arrangement, with possible separate races if Cornell is excluded.
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Yale
Cornell
Harvard
Ithacans
Goodrich
London
Thames
Lehmann
Yale and Cornell Agree to Conference for June Boat Race
Yale and Cornell officials held preliminary contact over a possible Yale Cornell boat race next spring and a potential triangular contest with Harvard. Cornell asked to conference after Yale proposed a Qual race at New London and a post Harvard date. A conference is planned and a Yale Cornell race appears practically assured.
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New Haven
Yale
Cornell
Eli
Yale University Navy
New London
Harvard
Cornell Navy Backs Yale's Three-Way Regatta Proposal
A Cornell naval representative says the university favors a triangular regatta with Yale and Harvard if fair paring and timing ensure a fair test. An informal conference among Yale Harvard and Cornell is proposed to align schedules and terms, with Harvard invited to join.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Cornell Navy
Conan
Yale
Cornell Council
London
Harvard
Cornell
Ives Breaks Record in Championship Billiards Match
Frank C. Ives defeated George Sutton in six games to set a new record with 500 points. Sutton managed 140. Ives posted an average of 311-4 and high run of 140, beating Schaefer’s Chicago mark from May. Time of game 2h 6m.
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New York
Frank C. Ives
George Sutton
Bar
Ives
Sutton
Iton
Schaefer
Chicago
Daly
Button
Horizon Club Exhibition Fights End In Draws
A fair crowd watched two ten round bouts at Park City Theatre Bridgeport. George Monroe of New York drew with Billy Barrett of Brooklyn, while Frank Patterson of Brooklyn and Jack O'Brien of New York also fought to a draw with Patterson accused of dirty tactics.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Horizon Athletic Club
Park City Theatre
George Monroe
New York
Billy Barrett
Brooklyn
Frank Patterson
Jack O’brien
Patterson
Dill Introduced to Abolish Football in Senate
In Richmond Virginia a senator introduced a bill today aiming to abolish football at the state level citing admission fees as a concern. The proposal envisions ending the sport within schools and public events statewide.
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Richmond
Senate
Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Promoted as Even More Useful
A brief note asserts that Dr Bull's Cough Syrup is equally or more effective than rival syrups. The item emphasizes usefulness and worth, presenting medicine as a trusted remedy.
Massachusetts League Faces Fake Club Leadership Challenge
The Post exposed a dispute over election of representatives in Massachusetts with officials split on whether to fill vacancies. A letter to Secretary Bassett signals a crackdown on fake clubs used to push political aims, making regular district meetings and reelecting reps difficult in the coming days.
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National Executive Committee
Abbot Bassett
C. Frank Kircher
Executive Committee
State Board of
Cime
Truy
Frank Kiseker
Sceretary
Arthur K. Peck
Massachusetts Division
Massachusetts
Decemmer
Post
League
Ahd
Leticlans
New York
Bassett
Kircher
Chase Arrives to Race Michael for Big Twenty Five Mile Purse
Arthur A. Chase, noted English middle distance rider, arrives on the Campania in New York today to meet Michael in a twenty five mile race for a net purse near $60,000. Chase, lauded for speed and endurance, is described as Michael’s strongest potential opponent with a history of daring pace work and clever pacing tactics.
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Arthur A. Chase
Dave Shafer
Michael
Campania
New York
Chase
Haglish
Fle
Bainbridge
Copley Square
Shafer
Jimmy
Mr. Shafer
League politics swirl around Chief Consul Sterling Elliott
The article notes league politicians rallying to block or back Sterling Elliott as a possible candidate for president of the League of American Wheelmen. Conway W. of Baltimore is mentioned as a supporter or critic amid uncertain prospects for Elliott’s leadership.
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I. B. Petter
League
National Assembly
League of American Wheelmen
Treasur
Hott
L. A. W. Bulletin
Sterling Elliott
Elliott
Ora
Conway W
Baltimore
Zimmerman to race British sprint ace Pald in New York
Arthur Augustus Zimmerman former world champion faces Eddie Cannon Pald current American champion in sprint races set for tomorrow in New York as Bay State Wheelmen announce officers and memberships. Bridge work improves Harvard Bridge paths for wheelmen with warnings to teamsters. Essex County Wheelmen to race indoor events at Lynn Theatre with triplet pacing. Bay State committee names 1897 enrollees and a supper planned by P C C with Edwin Mart as guest speaker.
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Arthur Augustus Zimmerman
Eddie Cannon Pald
America
New York
Bay State Wheelmen
J. F. Crossland
J. C. Prescott
W. R. Kerwin
F. W. Haney
D. H. Yeaton
Walter A. Nash
James D. Gorman
F. J. Crohan
J. H. Wallace
Harry M. Gordon
W. A. Nash
W. P. Davis
Frank Turner
PF. W. Haney
Elmer M. Sawyer
John Skelton
Eugene A. Iie
Marvin
Cambridge
Harvard bin
Gougoltz
Dave Shafer
White Cycling Academy
Tiger Roadsters
Metropolitan Wheelmen
Massachusetts B. C
W. B. Stephens
Corntee
L. A. W. Racing Board
Essex County Wheelmen
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Lowell
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Lawrence
Marblehead
Chelsea
BH. C
Fred St. Onge
Keith
J. Emery Eet
Bay State Committee
H. F. Sampson
David Foster
Harry W. Knights
Walter A. Woods
Boston
Thales P. Hall
BE. O. Winsor
S. N. Dupuis
Natick
D. F. Wheeler
Cambridgeort
E. P. Burnham
Newton
John Allen
Fall River
Edwin Mart
No American Wheels At National Cycle Show
London December 2 Judge Sir Ford North refused to enjoin the National Cycle Show from excluding American wheels. The exhibitor had been allotted space but lost it after plans for American machines became known. The judge ruled a trial could award damages but not compel exhibition.
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London
Ford North
Chancery
High Court of Justice
Crystal Palace
Justice North
New Gear Bicycle Promises Frictionless Ride
Boston and New York firms dispatch staffers for purchases and openings. Teddy Hale plans to showcase a multiplex gear wheel in the New York six day race. The English built wheel claims 168 gearing with four opposing sprockets and no friction, with only one other similar design worldwide.
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J. L. Franck
Bigelow & Dowse Company
Messrs. Scott and Morse
Boston Cycle Supply Company
New York
Dave Harvey
Iver-Johnson
Charles Kingsbury
Goodrich Tiree
Chase Tough Tread Missionaries
New England
Stfilman G. Whittaker
Globe Cycle Works
Butalo
Sineror Gun Implement Company
Teddy Hale
Sheels
Hale
Diverse Sporting Tales Across 1897 Era Major Leagues
Reports cover Maine bear hunts, an unverified F A M record, an international dumbbell meet in New Jersey, Hartford Club season catching record with 132 games, and local Boston cross country race plans. Noted figures include John H Gallagher of Worcester, Jim Hart of the Chicago Club, Cuban pool champion Alfred D Oro, and Eddie Mills who set a 7383 mile mark.
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Maine
Lawrence
New Jersey
Italy
Hartford
Ble
Finshed
Tokio Athletic Association
Jim Hart
Chicago
Alfred D’oro
Exeter Stree
Commonwealth Avenue
Threonugh
Bok Bay Park
Beacon Street
Beacon
Coolidge Corner
Back Bay Park
Commonwealth Arene
Exeter Street
Ub House
Anish
Eddie’ Mills
John Graham
Boston
Chelsea G A R Election At Theodore Winthrop Post
The annual meeting of Theodore Winthrop Post 35 G A R Chelsea elected officers for the coming year. George J Page was chosen Commander with Joseph Sanderson as senior vice commander and William Anderson as vice commander. Other officers include Alonzo W Fuller Chaplain Osborne P Nash Quartermaster Lyman B Tenney Officer of the Day Ivory Wells Officer of the Guard and trustees George Walsh Ivory R Allen Osborne P Nash John M Mason S B Sampson C A Litti. Officers will be installed.
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Theodore Winthrop
Chelsea
Grand Army Hall
George J. Page
Joseph Sanderson
William Anerson
Alonzo W. Fuller
Osborne P. Nash
Lyman B. Tenney
Ivory Wells
Desates
Illiam A. Prescott
George Walsh
Ivory R. Allen
Osborne FP. Nash
John M. Mason
Sampson
C. A. Litti
Field
Trustees Relief Fund
Eorge J. Page
Sore
Hese
Hope For Mr Galvin Improves As Doctors Observe
The condition of the Hon Owen A Galvin is said by physicians to have improved since Wednesday. Dr Galvin, his physician, left him last night and will return this morning. No change is expected until today, though two trained nurses are in charge. A consultation of physicians agreed the patient’s condition was not yet hopeful.
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Owen A. Galvin
Luetgert Juror Suspected in Chicago Case
One of four jurors in the Luetgert case is under suspicion for potential defense influence. Reports to Mr. Deneen claim the juror has long friendship with Luetgert and discussed the case during the first trial. Inspectors were assigned to investigate. no new jurors were added.
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Chicago
Luetgert
Smetgert
Charity Dance at Lyceum Hall Aids Hebrew Free School
About 400 couples attended the first annual alven charity ball at Lyceum Hall East Boston hosted by Ohel Jacob Congregation to benefit the Hebrew Free School. Abraham Alpert oversaw the floor while a 150 couple grand march was led by Harry Goldband of Chelsea with S Shapiro. Lehman & Co donated hall decorations and Ilberman’s Orchestra provided music into the small hours.
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Lyceum Hall
East Boston
Ohel Jacob
Hebrew Free School
Abraham Alpert
Harry Goldband
Chelsea
S Shapiro
Lehman & Co
Ilberman
Ex Navy Secretary Thompson Sues Bankers Over Aztec Stock
ex Secretary of the Navy Richard Thompson files suit against J and W Seligman & Co for 46000 alleging purchase in 1880s of 15000 Aztec Land and Cattle Company stock. Thompson says certificates were not delivered and seeks interest and nominal value. Seligman calls actions technical and notes stock not in his name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. and W. Seligman & Co
Richard ‘. Thompson
Thompson
Aztec Land and Cattle Company
George W. Seligman
Window Glass Workers vote to withdraw from association
Pittsburg December 2 the vote on allowing the Cutters a Fistteners to withdraw from the National Window Glass Workers’ Association is favorable. The split will form two organizations and a settlement of the strike is expected to be arranged, with a general resumption by year’s start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Nationandow Glass Workers’ Association
Governors Accept Invitation to Florida Fish Congress Visit
Governor Beauxham reports letters from several state governors accepting his invitation to Florida for the national fish congress meeting in Tampa on January 12. The event aims to discuss fisheries policy and regional cooperation.
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Tampa
Fla
B’eaxham
Florida
National Fish Congress
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