Jamaica Pond Skating Draws City Crowds In Winter Fun
The Boston skating scene bursts alive as Jamaica Pond freezes solid after a warm spell. Crowds pack the northeast end under electric lights, with police on standby and smooth black ice at Leverett Pond and Spy Pond in Arlington. Local rinks like North End Park open to welcome skaters, while Harvard students enjoy impromptu hockey on Spy Pond.
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Jamaica Pond
Jamaica Plain
Boston
Franklin Field
Leverett Pond
Brookline
Huntington Avenue
Spy Pond
Arlington
Harvard
North End Park
Driscoll
M Street
Lewiston Defeats Rockland In Close Four Period Game
Lewiston beat Rockland 4 to 3 in a tight four period hockey contest. Guy scored the winner in the fourth as Murphy and Smith starred for Rockland while Hayes and Miller excelled for Lewiston. Attendance was 250 at the Lewiston rink.
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Lewiston
Rockland
Murphy
Guy
Smith
Hayes
Miller
Shay
Ecouioy
Paccere
Cesceese
Muiddy
Perry Miller
Dulas
Perrell
Biceess
Smith Wondy
Tine
Gay
Nockland
Jason
Serre
Lewiston, Cay
Conley
Mith
Barrell
Connelly
Wimer
Brockton edges Taunton in exciting finish at home
Taunton hosts Brockton for a hard fought game won by the visitors in a tense finish. Fuller starred at goal and W Turner played strongly for Brockton, with other notable efforts from Magee Warren and Monroe.
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Taunton
Brockton
Fuller
W. Turner
Magee
Warren
Monroe
Genuyens Fuller
Wonly
Brookton
Peter
Warren T
Shrockton
Lrockton
Rockton
Prockton
Ieee
Mager
Fee
Seore- Brockton
Paunton
Mamy Pee
Paul Magee
Blanchard
New Britain Reds Triumph Over Springfield Polo Team 8-6
New Britain defeated Springfield 8 to 6 in a hard fought polo match. The game opened with a dominant first period for New Britain, then Springfield rallied in the second before fouls cost them two goals. Ample polo skill was displayed by both sides with strong defensive play and sharp passing.
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New Britain
Springfield
Conn
Springfield Polo
New Britain Reds
Bay State
Blackbirds
Russell
McGilvray
Hipson
Connell
Mooney Doherty
J. Wesesac
Bartlett Burgess
Biever c
Cnet
Murphy
Bangor Beats Augusta 4 2 In Close Poly Game
Bangor wins 4 2 over Augusta in a heated poly game. No goals in the first period. tied in the second before O'itava’s third period goal broke the deadlock. Key players include O’Hara Maynard and O’Malley among others.
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Bangor
Dee
Augusta
Poly
O'itava
Jason
Dawson
Houghton
Hedier Walton
Jess Ces
O'Hara Maynard
Vorbuch Cashman
O'Malley
Newton Club Beats Dorchester in Amateur League Match
Garden City citizens led by Scully Linder and Buntin won two of three games at Old Dorchester Club alleys. Newton moved to challenge B A A leaders after ranking second in the league, while Miller Parker and Gray starred for Dorchester.
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Boston
Dorchester
Garden City
Scully
Linder
Buntin
Miller
Parker
Gray
Old Dorchester
Wellington
Ewiesevee
iPray
Scuily Ste
Linder Ppeiete
Ideaane
Resarick
Eerees
Calumet Kingman
Rowler
Purrington
Lattlefield
Charlestown
Bowler
Ingraham
Southwell
Marston
Cauldwell
Kenney
Sports Gear Price List from Wright and Ditson
A catalog-style listing shows hockey skates from $3.00 to $5.00, figure skates up to $5.00, hockey sticks priced 5c to $1.00, and balls, pucks, toques, sleds, and rugby balls with multiple price points. Wright & Ditson 344 Washington, near Milk St.
Jeffries Winter Club Defeated by Reading Athletic Club
In Reading on December 15 the Jeffries Winter Club of East Boston lost all points to Reading Athletic Club in billiards and pool while Reading swept two of three bowling games. Callaghan led the home side, with Morrison close behind. billiards totals show Reading A C Elliot 150 Scott 150 total 800 against Jeffries Winter Club Pitcher 45 Rollins 116 total 161. Pool totals were Reading A C Twombly 75 Tuttle 75 total 150. Whist score Reading A C 323 plus 11 over Jeffries Winter Club 361 minus 11.
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Reading
Jeffries Winter Club
East Boston
Reading Athletic Club
Callaghan
High Roller
Morrison
A. C
Elliot
Scott
Jefferson Winter Club
Pitcher
Rollins
Twombly
Tuttle
Jeffries Winter Clin
L. B. MecWie
L. BE. McKie
Reading A
Candle Pin Exhibition Ends Fun Night at Sudbury Alley
In a candle light exhibition by the Suffolks and Middlesex Market teams at Sudbury alley last evening the scores were light but the fun plentiful. Middlesex delegates won two of three games while Suffolk dominated the middle round. The score:
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Suffolks
Middlesex
Sudbury Alley
Suffolk
E. P. Co. Triumphs in Trade League Pin Battle
In the second-season Trade League series the new E. P. Co. squad took two of three from Dickerman last night. The middle string tied at 816 pins apiece before Dickerman won the roll-off by 28 pins. Taylor led all players with 6539 total pins and a 204 single.
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E. P. Co
Dickerman
Taylor
Riverdale Trims Mangus Three Straight in Circuit League
Riverdale Casino hosted Mangus Club of Wellesley last night and Riverdale won all three games. The Riverdale team delivered an outstanding team effort with Hill delivering the high individual score as the match concluded.
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Riverdale
Mangus
Mangus Cluo
Wellesley
Riverdale Casino
Hill
Champions Back 70 Form in Winchester Bowling Win
In Winchester on December 15 the Calumets lost to the Charlestown champions as home bowlers won two games out of three. The teams showed steady teamwork in both matches.
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Winchester
Charlestown
Eureka alleys hosts candle pin clash with Tub Juniors
At Lynn Eureka alleys the home team and Boston Tub Juniors met in a hot candle pin match. The Eurekas won the opener but dropped the next two close games. Murray led the visitors with a 283 series and Jones was the top Lion performer.
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Lynn
Eureka Alleys
Tub Juniors
Boston
Eurekas
Murray
Jones
Bowling league in doubt as prizes lag in Brockton
The Old Colony Bowling League may fold if prizes are not posted by tonight. Proprieties in Brockton, Whitman, and North Abington reported scores with Keswicks, Whitmans, and North Abington posting two wins each while Rocklands struggled.
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Brockton
Old Colony
Keswicks
Metropolitans
Whitman
Whitmans
Montellos
Newtowne Club Wins Pool and Whist Night
The Newtowne Club triumphed in pool and whist but dropped the billiard points to Glendon Club Cambridge last night. Everett bowlers won the final two strings while Newtowne took the opening round. Crockett led Newtowne with 218 first string and 534 distance. Billiards scores show Glendon Atheridge and Threshie 150 each for 300. Newtowne Howe 126 and Hiolms 62 for 168. Pool totals: Newtowne Hollander 75 Carrick 75 for 150. Glendon Joel 70 Needer 63 for 183. Whist saw Newtowne 350 plus 18. Glendon 204 minus 18.
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Glendon Club
Cambridge
Everett
Crockett
Glendon
Atheridge
Threshie
Howe
Hiolm¢s
Pool—Newtowne
Hollander
Carrick
Joel
Needer
Bicycle Notes Show Dorchester Riders Plot Europe Trip
Frank S Ourish of Dorchester plans a Thursday departure for Europe with Arthur Kellar to study motor bicycles and import machines. J W Nawn may join the New York squad. Burns W Pierce returns to Waltham after a six day race. Eddie McDuffee is injured, leaving him and Michael in a tense forecast for their meet. Two thirds of the New York cycle show space has been contracted.
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Dorchester
Europe
Arthur Kellar
Bac
J. W. Nawn
Brookline
New York
New York City
Mott
Racing Board
L. A
Eddie McDuffee
Michael
McDuffee
Jimmy
Waltham Track
Henry Hub Bard Killed In Freight Car Accident
Henry Hub Bard a 37 year old brakeman for the Boston and Maine railroad fell from a freight at Stanstead Junction this afternoon and was killed under the wheels.
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Newport
Des
Henry Hubbard
Boston & Mane Railroad
Stanstead Junction
Shamrock Yacht Under Cover at Thorneycroft Yard
A London despatch reports the yacht Shamrock is being built in a special shed by Thorneycroft with Clyde and Southampton workers. Construction starts with block prep and aluminum may be used. launch is likely June 1 with testing in early home regattas before final alterations.
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New York
Journal
London
Thorneycrofts
Shamrock
Clyde
Southampton
Fife
New England Amateur Rowing Fund Seeks National Regatta Boston
The New England Amateur Rowing Association met at the Boston Athletic Association to review progress on a fund to bring the national regatta to Boston next summer. Clubs have contributed but further support is needed. A proposal to add canoe races and build a 1000 seat grand stand was discussed for the final stretch of the course.
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New England Amateur Rowing Association
Boston Athletic Association
Ways and Means
Boston
J. W. Crooks
George de Blois
Walter Stimpson
Arlington
National Association
Boxing Matches Bring Feathery Fury and Deal In January
The planned Gardner Sullivan bout locks 122 pound limit after long bickering with Sullivan conceding to catchweight. Sullivan holds edge over Gardner with six to eight pounds when weighed at 3 pm. Janson plans Newark train after Providence rest and seeks 122 pound fights around. Other bouts include McCoy Goddard in Philadelphia and Selby vs Hammond in Detroit.
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Oscar Gardner
Dave Sullivan
Sullivan
Gardner
Lenox A
al Janson
West
Providence
Newark
N. J
Joe Handler
Janson
Kid McCoy
Joe Goddard
Philadelphia
Jromer Selby
Jack Hammond
Detroit
Doc” Payne
al"’ Colwell
National Club of
San Francisco
Spike” Sullivan
George Lavigne
Luke Stevens
Salem
Kid Broad
Cleveland
Buffalo
Dave Wallace
Lenox Club
Joe Bernstein
Jimmy Lawler
Sally Smith
Los Angeles
Cal
Dan Duane
Charley Schultz
Newsboys
Pelican A. C
Brooklyn
Registration Fee Rift Threatens Basketball Associations
Milwaukee dispatch reports the A A S registration committee refusing to cut fees from one dollar to two cents risks a split between the Central and Eastern associations. President Weeks may be urged to vote by wire and lower the fee before the January 28 championship meet, or the Central Association could sever ties and form an independent body. President Lingier notes familiarity with individual membership and central control in several sports.
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Milwaukee
Central Association
Bartow S. Weeks
Liginger
Intercollegiate Chess Meet Set At Columbia Grammar School
The seventh annual contest among Columbia Harvard Yale and Princeton runs December 28 to 31 at Columbia Grammar School in New York. Four games daily. each team meets all opponents. Final trials for the Columbia team occur next week.
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Columbia
Harvard
Yale
Princeton
Columbia Grammar School
New York
Milton Young Sells Bay Stallion St Florian to Applegate
Lexington Kentucky December 16 Milton Young has sold to Applegate and McMekin of this county the bay stallion St Florian 9 by imp St Blaise Feu Fol Jett St Florian was a great racehorse in his two and three year old form.
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Lexington
Milton Young
Applegate & McMekin
St. Florian
Imp
St. Blaise
Feu Fol
Ultimas, Last of Rysdyk’s Hambletonian Line, Dies
Lexington reports the death of Ultimas at Robert Weat’s Garrard County home. He was one of the last foals of Hambletonian, born 1876, the year the sire died, and is connected to Hambletonian's Last owned by Dr. David Bennett.
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Lexington
Ultimas
Rysdyk
Hambletonian
Robert Weat
Garrard County
David Bennett
Chester
Plimmer still seeks rematch after loss to Palmer
Billy Plimmer’s defeat by Pedlar Palmer in London on Monday night did not dampen his ambition. He cabled to Martin Dowling that he has not abandoned plans to travel to America to meet another 116 pounder.
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London
Billy Plimmer
Palmer
Plimmer
Martin Dowling
America
Death of Baron Newton of Newton in Lancaster era
London announces the death of William John Logh Baron Newton aged 75. Born December 19 1828 he joined the army in 1848 served with the Twenty first Fusiliers in the Crimean War and retired as a captain. He later became honorary colonel of the Fourth Battalion Cheshire Regiment and served in Parliament for South Lancashire then Cheshire. His heir is his eldest son Hon Thomas Wodehouse.
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London
William John Logh
Baron Newton
Cheshire Regiment
Newton-in-Jakerfield
Lancaster
United Kingdom
House of Commons
South Lancashire
Cheshire
Thomas Wodehouse
Newton
Lancashire
Brush Elected to Two Important Boards at NL Meeting
The National Baseball League delegates at the Fifth Avenue Hotel formed a special committee to review the Board of Discipline report and consider changes to the Brush rule. They elected Directors by lot and chose an arbitration panel, while ratifying Buffalo’s transfer from the Eastern to the Western League. The Eastern League resumed and awarded the 1898 championship to Montreal as new member applications opened from Toledo, Hamilton, London, Rochester, and others.
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National Baseball League
Fifth Avenue
Board of Discipline
Board of Disciline
Messrs
Brush
Hart
Soden
Buffalo
Lot
Boston
Reach
Philadelphia
Wagner
Washington
Hart of
Chicago
Incinnati
Mackenfuss
St. Louis
Board of Arbitration
Young
Rogers
Cincinnati
Robison
Cleveland
Eastern Baseball League
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Montreal
Toledo
Hamilton
Ont
London
Rochester
Utica
Troy
Albany
Worcester
Hartford
Conn
Newark
Baseball House Divided as Big Meetings Clash in New York
The article describes a power struggle among top baseball executives led by Joan Brush and Frank Robinson with Hart of Chicago, von der Ahe and Muckenfuss shaping a possible shift from twelve to ten clubs. It discusses planned retirements of Cleveland and others to form a leaner league and the risk of breaking the twelve club agreement.
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Baseball House of Lords
Greater
New York
Joan T. Brush
Cincinnati
Frank de Haas Robinson
Cleveland
Hart
Chicago
Boston
Svengall Brush
von der Ahe
Lbanguo
St. Louis Teuton
Chris
National League
Muckenfuss
St. Louis
Mound City
van der Ahe
Wendy
Louisville
Washington
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Young Foreigner Found Frozen at Barry's Corner
Officers found an 18 year old foreign man Standing in a leaning position at Barry's Corner Brighton with both hands and feet frozen. He was taken to the City Hospital after Dr Wright treated him at the station house and doctors expect recovery of the frozen limbs. He cannot speak English and wandered to the spot in severe cold after a harsh snap.
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Station 14
Barry's Corner
Brighton
Wright
City Hospital
Probation for Mary Walker in Revoked Sherborn sentence
Sentence revoked for Mary Walker who had two years at Sherborn Prison for Women, Judge Sheldon had imposed the term. she is now placed on probation after pleading guilty to ALUENS. William B. Thomas, convicted of assaulting William B. Brown on Nov 44, is sent to the House of Correction for two years. other cases include William Jones acquitted and Charles D. Osborn and Welch and Hoan awaiting action.
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Mary Walker
Sheldon
Superior Criminal Court
Miss Walker
Aluens
Williamb. Thomas
William B. Brown
House of Correction
William Jones
Charles D. Osborn
Thomas Welch
Robert al Hoan
Voting Booth Battle Highlights Cold Dorchester Day
The Dorchester drill brought heat woes with corrugated iron booths costing over 25,000 dollars. Precinct officers froze, praising clerk’s house warmth while recounts at Horticultural Hall loom two days as parties seek clarity on a tight Crocker Day margin and ongoing political fault lines.
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Dorchester
Oasriar
Maccabe
Lee
Trorticultural Hall
Horticultural Hall
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