Lively Bowling Opens Busy Interclub Season Across Boston
Boston bowling circles kick off winter leagues with City League spearheading action among candle pin and small pin circuits. Mercantile, Insurance, Massachusetts interclub, Circuit, and Suburban leagues follow as Amateur Bowling League marks its second year, noting high skill but mid season scoring. Old Dorchester leads with six straight wins while B A A and Newtowne trail. top individual averages reach 180 by James and 178 by Smith of B A A, with Sudbury and St James challenging in Division standings.
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Boston
Mercantile League
Insurance League
Massachusetts Interclub
Circuit League
Agreres
Suburban Interclub
Boston and Vicinity
Massachusetts
New York
Dorchester Club
Boston Athletic Club
Newtowne
A. A
James
Smith
Boylstons
St. James
Boylston
Jack Sheafe
Barry
Sheafe
Powers
Sudbury
Pins
Seer Eeeserseneses
Meyers Eeeeees Seers Eseses
Eeeeesroses
Pins Murray & Irwin
Esc Eves Ees
Sherman
Eee
Seeereee
Sugouly
Eeeneeeres
Jameson Ee
McCarthy
Reeseseeeeres
Prospect
Noble Weer
Mey
Pythian
Crockett
Watts
R_Klucken
Maiden
Roy
Brown
Binns
G Bean
Norton
Jefferson
Millay
Sud
Noble McCarthy
Awson
Senor Oo Gumbricht
Sher
Rossi
Roxbury
Klucken
Hub
Dunn
Me Kinsman
Car
Floyd
Columbia
Boylston Oo
Donnelly
Poggi
Brookine
Boake
Towle
Paige
Kirby
McDonald
Freeman
C. H
McClaverly
Carruthames
Sheehan
Murphy
St.eaeee Devine
Curtis
Noble
Daly
Rivers
Ross
Sweeney
Ind
Saad
McAlen
McGrath
Charlestown
McC
Callahan
Arlington
Jouve
McMackin
Old Belfry
Callaghan
Newton
Carter
Ingraham
Chas
Olive
Buntin
Besarick
Old Dor
Hill
Gray
Tapley
Hales
Marston
B. A
Strin Newtowne
Cesicaeee
Aplington
Massachusetts Interclub Billiard Tie Broken and Standings
The Massachusetts Interclub season shows Oxford losing to Glendon, leaving Glendon atop billiards with Philedian and Melrose contesting second. Glendon leads in billiards while Codman tops pools and bowling has Jamaica in sole first with Codman moving to second. Roxbury falls from tied to fifth as Highland and Old Dorchester hold third and lower positions.
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Massachusetts
Oxford
Glendon
Kernwood
Oxfords
Glendon Club
Philedian
Melrose
Philedians
Melrose A. C
Old Dorchester
Mercantile L. A
Melrose Ene
Codman
Oxford Eerenee
Dudley Association
Uo S
Kernwood Eeee
Highland Eee Enee
Central
Jamaica
Newtowne
Roxbury
Re San Iee
Jodman Seer
Ave
Leah
Mercantile Leee Emer Ewe
Oxfo Steer Ewan
Reee
A. A Setae
Reading A
Mercantile A
Pool
Ave. Roxbury
Folnts
Thy
Oxfor
Philedian Eaerer
Newtowne Ereetee
Melrose Enka
Jeffries Eee Eeenee
A. Ae
Philedian Che
Eopth
A. A
Gle
Jeffries Eee
Central Ee
Oxford Eee
Insurance League Bowling Leads With North American Dominance
The Insurance League shows a dramatic turnaround as North American leads with six wins and no losses totaling 12 311 pins. Paige & Co and U S Casualty are tied for second at four wins and two losses, followed by Boston Marine at 4 4. Top averages include Milk J C P at 155 and McNeish of North American at 152.
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John C. Paige
U. S
North American
Paige & Co
Cccssceeees
U. S. Casualty
Milk
McNeish
Barker
Jaques
B. H
O'Neil
J. Co. P
Tucker
Symonds
Follen
B. M
Newell
Parks
Wheeler
Gorham
N. A
Fish
U.S. C
Shawmuters Lead Roxbury League Amid Tight Race
The Shawmuts hold the lead in the Roxbury League chase with only one defeat, while the Norfolks trail closely. The Individual Averages list top bowlers with Inman Norfolk Ferris Germania Moffitt Norfolk all at 152 and several Shawmut and Germania players above 140.
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Shawmuts
Norfolks
Ioman
Ferris
Moser
Shawmut
Germania
Inman
Norfolk
Moffitt
Danhoffer
Berlo
Creighton
Bartlett
Clark
Gumpright
Baler
Mockermanita
Gramer
Bergdoll
Gill
Record Bowling Night Sparks High Scores in Candle Pin League
Last week’s Candle Pin League produced top marks with McAllan of St James breaking a single string record by scoring 124 after Jim Donnelly’s 123 last season. Sudbury led Division B with a season high 1342, remaining undefeated as the standings stayed unchanged.
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Jim Donnelly
McAllan
St. James
Sudbury
Alliston Club Leads Circuit League as Bowling Averages Rise
After four weeks the Circuit League shows no high scores yet but strong interest. Alliston Club leads with nine wins and three losses while Riverdale Casino sits second, six wins three losses, and BK A A is third. Allston posts top pinfall at 709, with Wardwell of B A A atop the average list at 168 in three games and Aubin Harris of Allston and Travis of Maugus at 164.
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Boylston
Meyers
Carruth
Hub
Murray & Irwin
Sherman
Fred Williams
O’bryan
Crockett
Marden
Boylstons
Wardwell
Tucker
Allston
Shirley
Arlington
Ees
Steere
Riverdale
Cutter
Langley
Newton Eeeve
Jennings
Barrell
Wilson
Hecht
Alliston
Riverdale Casino
BK. A. A
Aubin and Harris
Travis
Maugus
Championship chase in Mercantile League standings
The Mercantile League title race tightens with John P. Lovell Arms Co. in last place while Saunders of American Waltham Watch Co. leads the individual list at 167. Other top averages include Ware 162, Cox 161, Portmore 156, Brown 154, Carter 153, and several in the 146–147 range across Durrell & Co. and related firms.
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John P. Lovell Arms Company
Saunders
American Waltham Watch
A. W. Watch Co
Ware
Cox
Durrell & Co
Portmore
D. Mfg. Co
Brown
Carter
Sawyer, A. W. W. Co
Brown, Durrell & See Ee
Dennison Manufacturing Co
Clapp & Tilton
Boston Dry Goods Co
Wilson, Larrabee & Seee
N. E. News Co
P. Senses
Squire & Co
Winch Bros
John P. Lovell
New racing schooner could challenge for America’s Cup
New York reports a possible challenge for the America's Cup. In England Watson builds a full length 115 foot racing schooner with the largest racing sail ever worn by a double masted vessel. If a challenge arrives Americans would need a schooner capable of meeting Defender’s pace. H Maitland Kersey notes Watson's desire to design and build a racing schooner.
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New York
New York Yacht Club
Watson
England
Atlantic
H. Maitland Kersey
Charles Byrne III in critical condition in New York
Charles Byrne III president of the Brooklyn Baseball Club remains gravely ill at his home in New York City. Doctors report a complication of diseases with little hope for recovery as he has been unconscious most of the past two days. No change in condition was noted today.
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New York
Charles Byrne
Brooklyn Baseball Club
Byrne
McCoy as a rising heavyweight challenger in boxing
The Kid McCoy appears as a leading middleweight contender with talks of a future clash versus Joe Choynski. A historic sparring duel at Buckingham Theatre in Louisville showcased their grit, hinting McCoy’s ability to endure punishment and surge ahead. Prospects include a planned rematch and other high profile bouts this week.
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Kid ’ McCoy
Tommy Ryan
Maspeth
Dan Creedon
Long Island City
McCoy
Joe Choynski
Choynski
Buckingham Theatre
Louisville
John Whallen
Bob Smith
Billy Murphy
Jim Franey
Charlie Burns
Billy Thompson
Dick Moore
Joe Goddard
Joe
Whallen
Grand Central Palace
New York
Fitzsimmons to Meet Corbett Again in Prize Ring
Fitzsimmons announced plans to give James J. Corbett another chance in the prize ring. Manager Martin Julian confirmed the statement saying the rematch will occur sometime before long though a date has not been set. Julian stressed the decision was Fitzsimmons's idea long in mind, not a concession.
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Chicago
Ill
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Martin Julian
Julian
Will Test the Law in Buffalo Boxing Arrest Review
Welterweight champion Tommy Ryan was arrested in Buffalo on a ministerial warrant after interference claims over a disputed refereeing duty. He was released on own recognizance and announced plans to sue to test the Horton law with New York backers backing the action. Capitalists in New York and other cities are said to support the move, promising a significant outcome for promoters and fighters.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Tommy Ryan
Empire Athletic Club
Ryan
Stock Exchange Athletic Club
Comany
New York
Enquirer
Brooklyn
Rochester
Syracuse
Boxing Gossip Bouts Of The Week
Boxing gossip lists a week of bouts with multiple matches across cities. Notable pairings include Jimmy Watts versus Jimmy Janery in Baltimore at Eureka Athletic Club and Patsey Carrington against Brennan in South Bend at Hoffman A C. Also scheduled are Joe Walcott versus Tom Tracy and other 20 round battles at Olympic A C venues.
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Matt Matthews
Rienza A. C
Rochester
Jack Bain
Pat Schultz
Dunkirk
N. Y
A. C
Kid Lavigne
Young Griffo
Henry Baker
Joe Colton
Oakland
Cal
Institute Hall
East Cambridge
Steve Crosby
Oscar Gardner
Kentucky
A. C. Louisville
Tommy Ryan
Bill Heffernan
Olympic Club of Buffalo
Ryan
Law and Order League
Supreme Court
Joe Watcott
Tom Tracy
Chicago
Barbadoan
Dick O’brien
Cick Burge
Birmingham
Eng
Burge
George Byers
Jim Godfrey
Walter Lang
Dick Bradiey
Steve Mahoney
Billy Moore
Barry McGriel
Ned Daly
Jack Foley
Billy Mullins
Joe Horn
John Beil
Riverside Club
Tom Crowley
Joe Horr
Sandy Chapman
Lew
Peter Griffin
Coveney
Cunningham
Collins
Doorman
England
Jimmy Kelly
Olympic Club
Birminghain
Professor Robinson
Tom McAvoy
Tom Heffernan
Bob Montgomery
Hoffman Club
Lynn
Union Station
Boston Sports
George V. Tuohey
Jimmy Watts
Jimmy Janery
Eureka Athletic Club
Baltimore
Billy Ernst
Jack Bennett
E! McCloskey
Joe Fairburn
Olympic A. C
Athens
Penn
Buffalo
Patsey Carrington
Reddy
Brennan
South Bend
Ind
Hoffman A. C
Joe Walcott
Steve Flannagan
Joe Sturch
Ed Lantry
H. Harris
Dick Burge
Mike Leon
Anson Faces Baseball Future After Captaincy Uncertain
Adrian C. Anson signals retirement from the Chicago Baseball Club captaincy if ousted by the board. He rejects Western League roles, seeks a return to the National League, and muses on possible umpire chief duties though doubts persist.
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Chicago
Adrian C. Anson
New York
West
Grand Rapids
Anson
National League
Indians at the Columbia in Davis and Keogh Show
Colonel George F. Bartlett arrives in Boston with seven Indian chiefs from Indian Territory and North Dakota to appear in The Great Train Robbery at the Columbia Theatre. The chiefs, from Cheyenne and Sioux bands, travel under Indian Affairs permit with bonds of 10600 dollars. Hail Stones in His Stomach is noted for his alleged role in the Pine Ridge massacre of 1890 and 1891.
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George F. Bartlett
United States
Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
Indian Territory
Boston
South Dakota
Davis and Keogh
Columbia Theatre
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Messrs
Davis and
Keogh
West
Pine Ridge Agency
Handel and Haydn Society Opens 83rd Season With The Messiah
The Handel and Haydn Society presented The Messiah at Music Hall last night under conductor Carl Zerrahn in his familiar energetic style. A strong quartet supported the chorus including Mrs. Georg Henschel, Mrs. Anna Taylor Jones, Mr Evan Williams, and Mr E Leon Rains. Henschel impressed with divine solos, while Williams impressed with tone and upper register, especially on Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron.
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Handel and Haydn Society
Music Hall
Carl Zerrahn
Zerrahn
Georg Henschel
Anna Taylor Jones
Evan Williams
E. Leon Rains
Henschel
Williams
Military Division 47 Hosts Regular Meeting at Puritan Hall
The regular meeting of Military Division 47 Sarsfield Guards met yesterday at Puritan Hall 995 Washington Street. President Captain T J Clements chaired with five initiations and fourteen propositions. New officers were elected including T J Clements as President and Captain H F McLeod as Vice President John Casey as Recording Secretary F H Turner as Financial Secretary and W H Carroll as Treasurer. Speakers included Patrick Griffin John F Sweeney Benjamin Fitzpatrick W H Carroll Captain T J Clements F H Turner and John Casey.
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Sarsfield Guards
Puritan Hall
Washington Street
T. J. Clements
H. F. McLeod
John Casey
F. H. Turner
W. H. Carroll
Patrick Griffin
John F. Sweeney
Benjamin Fitzpatrick
Roller Polo Doubleheader at Casino Rink Tonight
Fall River team led by Tom Cotter joins Tuesday program with an amateur Polo match before the main event at about 8:30. National league standings show Pawtucket 18-9 and Fall River 10-6, while Salem leads Providence by four points in a tight race. Maine league tilt has Rockland close to Gardiner and Lewiston, with Augusta still in contention in a seven-team table.
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Casino Rink
Fall River
Tom Cotter
Pawtucket
Salem
Providence
New Bedford
Scsceeeessees
Bath
Rockland
Gardiner
Lewiston
Augusta
Eitenes
Portland
Schedule of New England Collegiate Games by City Pairings
Monday matches include Pawtucket at Salem and New Bedford at Providence with Lewiston at Gardiner and Augusta at Rockland. Tuesday features Salem at New Bedford and Fall River at Boston alongside Lewiston at Bath and Augusta at Portland. Wednesday brings Providence at Pawtucket and New Bedford at Fall River with Portland at Lewiston. Thursday lists Fall River at Salem and Pawtucket at New Bedford plus Gardiner at Rockland and Portland at Pawtucket and New Bedford at Fall River and Portland at Gardiner. Saturday Christmas Day afternoon cards show Pawtucket at New Bedford and Providence at Fall River with Gardiner at Augusta and Rockland at Lewiston and Bath at Portland, followed by evening games Fall River at Pawtucket and New Bedford at Providence and Rockland at Portland.
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Pawtucket
Salem
New Bedford
Providence
Lewiston
Gardiner
Augusta
Rockland
Fall River
Boston
Bath
Portland
Fall Rier
Bortland
Roller Polo Notes From Connecticut League Leaders
New Haven and New Britain lead the Connecticut League while Wallingford persists as the league’s hard luck club with one win. Fall River and Captain Tom Cotter are set for tomorrow night’s 8:30 game at the Casino Rink with Bill Keough likely ref reeing. Russell of Woburn tops the national league in goal getting and is with Fall River as Bliss from Providence is one Olympics light. Woonsocket shows promise, Taunton Wheelmen train under John Wiley of the Salems, and Coolidge of Fall River seeks home or away games. Dave Tarrant again plays with Lewistons after keeping his word with New Havens.
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New Haven
New Britain
Wallingford
Fall River
Tom Cotter
Bill Keough
Russell
Woburn
Bliss
New Bedford
Olympics
Providence
Woonsocket
Taunton Wheelmen
John Wiley
Salems
Coolidge
Dave Tarrant
Lewistons
New Havens
Ducker's Century Ride and Cycle Racing News
Mr Henry E Ducker plans a century ride from Charles River Park to Providence Rhode Island despite gusty wind and tire trouble in North Attleboro He intends to retry when favorable The report recalls Warburtons cycling legends and notable pacemakers as well as new store openings and industry moves in Boston area cycling circles He is joined by racers and managers including D C G Henry Harvey Miller Gardiner Lozier and Adams Westlake while manufacturers plan expansions and new gear designs across the region
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry E. Ducker
Charles River Park
Providence
R. I
Mr. Ducker
Ducker
Attleboro
America
Warburton
England
Linton Brothers
Tom
Arthur
Jimmy Michael
Michael
Jimmy Warburton
Philadelphia
A. A. Chase
Chase
Taylore
Eddie McDuffee
Butler Boys
Torment
Massachusetts
Gougoltz
Lumberjack
Fulford
Wheelock
Turville Brothers
Harry D. Elkes
Glen Falls
Elkes
A. Cressey Morrison
National Assembly of the L. A. W
I. Eb. Potter
American Cycle Racing Association
David R. Harvey
Washington Street
Iver-Johnson Sporting Goods Company
Lovell House
Harvey
New England
Charles W. Miller
Kangaroo Tire
Louisville
Tom Eck
Pat O'Conor
al Weinig
Steenson
Bainbridge
Jimmy Bowler
Miller
O’connor
D. CG. Henry
Buffalo Cycle Company
Ohio
C. A. Robinson
Manchester
N. H
N. D. Griffin
Ramblers
Arthur Gardiner
Thistle
H. A. Lozier
Cleveland
Germany
Prussia
Rhine
Berlin
Messrs. Geldert & Woods
Dudley Street
Dorchester
White
Crawford
J. A. R. Underwood
Adams & Westlake
Kicked by a Horse Restorations at Horticultural Hall
A Boston article reports Dr Henson and Prof Phelps curing long term disabilities at Horticultural Hall free each weekday from 10 to 11. James Honey of Brookline regained use after a 15 year paralysis and 12 year deafness. Other patients include a near blind woman and a stiff shoulder case. Admissions are free. consults are available at Hotel Reynolds. Letters must contain stamp.
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Horticultural Hall
Tremont
Dr. Henson
Professor Phelps
James Honey
Walnut St
Brookline
Honey
Henton
Henson
Herrington
Broadway
Chelsea
Jennie M. Jones
Irving St
Boston
Prof
Phelps
Alaska adds roller chain and carbide lamps emerge
Adlake introduces a 3 to 16 inch roller chain with market debut by Brown & Wales. Acetylene gas lanterns using carbide are produced in several Boston supply houses. The lamp stores calcium carbide that releases gas when moisture hits it, yielding fast illumination with higher output and no odor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adlake
Alaska
Brown & Wales
Boston
Nine Teen Chinamen Detained In Fan Tan Raid At Harrison Ave
Police raided a fan tan room at 211 2 Harrison avenue and seized a full layout with 350 counters along with Chinese money. Nineteen Chinese men including Ah Toy Ah Wee Wing Sing Ye Get Wing Lee Charley Bang Soo Gem Charley Young Sam Lee Wing Kee Lee Set Joe Moy Joe Lee Wing Gong Ah Goy and four others were arrested and released on bail. Bail Commissioner Darling handled bail as Sergeant Hurlburt Patrolman Jordan and Chinatown officers led the raid. The men await arraignment in court today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Station 4
Celestial Kingdom
Lieutenant Hall
Harrison Avenue
Ah Toy
Ah Wee
Wing Sing
Ye Get
Wing Lee
Charley Bang
Soo Gem
Charley Young
Sam Lee
Wing Kee
Lee Set
Joe Moy
Joe
Tookie
Fire on South Street Damages Buildings and Stock
A lively fire on South Street last evening caused about 500 dollars in building damage and 1 000 dollars in stock at W B White and Son makers of small leather goods. Union Leather Company and H L Houghton on the second floor sustained around 200 dollars, and the Improved Tailor System about 300 dollars. Firemen confined the blaze to the fifth floor where stamping and cutting machines operated by White were located. The loss was largely due to water. The blaze was discovered at 6 50 by an officer and the fire did not spread beyond the fifth floor despite the cold conditions. A number of shoe patterns and light leather articles were destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Street
W. B. White & Son
Union Leather Company
H. L. Houghton
White
Grand Forks Fire Threatens Downtown Structures
A fierce blaze hit the Benner & Beggs department store in Grand Forks North Dakota on December 19 as smoke poured from the first floor and flames spread to nearby Stanchfield clothing and R A Stone jewelry. Fire crews worked three hours to subdue the blaze causing about 55000 dollars in damage to Benner & Beggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Forks
N. D
Hotel Dacotah
Mercantile Company
Nash Brothers
Benner & Beggs
Stanchfield Clothing House
R. A. Stone Jewelry
Dorah Lebovits and Morris Levin Wed in Boston
The marriage of Dorah Lebovits to Morris Levin was held last evening at Knights of Honor Hall in Boston. Rabbi David Rosenthal officiated, with Mrs. Max Levin and Miss Mamie Greenberg among attendants. The couple plans to reside in Malden after a wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorah Lebovits
Morris Levin
Boston
Knights of Honor Hall
David Rosenthal
Max Levin
Mamie Greenberg
Lena Fleiesher
Joseph Levin
David Brick
Alfre Blum
John Harris
H. Harris
H. Goldband
Malden
No-License Rally Held at Maverick Church Last Night
A rally opposing liquor licenses occurred at Maverick Congregational Church yesterday evening with A. Crane as the principal speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maverick Congregational Church
A. Crane
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Jameson
City League
Cr. J. Lavis
St. James Candle
Ca Pins Aver
Allston B. C
Iaiverdale Casino
Mangus A. A
Masschusetts Interclub
Cadman Club
Roxbury Club
Jamaica Club
Codman Club
Mercantile Library Association
Highland Club
Real Na
Codman Re
Highland
Ee Als Ae
Ol Dorchester
Roxbury Ee Seer
Dudley
Tit Mercantile L. A Weer
Hutchinson
Besnarick
Bacon
Rogers
Dooley
Roxbury Steer
Pierce
Dorchester Armstrong
Ee Ee
Parker Old Dorchester
Tileston
Lamb
Bixby
Old
Lifer
Spaans
Roxbury League
Candle Pin League
Charles Byrne III
Salvation Oil
Fitz
THE
Handel and Hayd Gongert
Fall Rivers
Roller Polo Notes
Bicycle Notes
Reynolds Hotel
Heap Fan Tan
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