Old Dorchester Defeats New in Bowling Tie Break
Old Dorchester beat Newtowne rollers three straight games on the Dorchester alleys to break the Amateur Bowling League of Boston and Vicinity tie with Charlestown. Old Dorchester led in second-ball work and scored 1 to 71. Batters of Old Dorchester had a 543 three-string total and Small posted a 96 high single.
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Newtowne Rollers
Old Dorchester
Boston
Charlestown
Althogh
Entowne
Small
City League Basketball Scores and Surprises
Broadway swept Jameson three straight with a total of 465 in the second game. Boylston also won three straight over Murray Irwin, totaling 457 in their second game. Jefferson took two of three against St James, McCarthy beat Central rollers two of three. Carruth's game was postponed.
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Broadway
Jameson
Boylston
Murray & Irwin
Jefferson
St. James
McCarthy
Central Rollers
Carruth’s
Broadway T
McDonough
Paige Wheeler
Kirby
Finnegan
Csrserees
Jefferson Gowler T
Jay
Sucher
Ryan
Drise
Beatty
A & Bs
Newton Club Defeats Newton Boat Club In Bowling Match
At Hunnewell Club Newton, the home team won three straight as bowling flourished. A J Lord set a new club individual high with 681, surpassing Langley’s 537. Cole showcased 3 10 17 and Langley 6 10 7 in the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Hunnewell
Newton Boat Club
A. J. Lord
Langley
Newton Club
Cole
Employers and Travelers Tie for First in Insurance League
In the Hub alleys Insurance League Employers defeated Underwriters three straight games and joined Travelers atop the standings. J. C. Paige & Co. won two of three from George O. Carpenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travelers
J. C. Paige & Co
George O. Carpenter
Rowler
Irke
Bowler
Ney Lu Elder Seers
Campbell
Hollis Ee
Perkins
Kilpatrick Weeree
Cosseeesse Employers
Wedger Etree
Adams
Davis Is &S
Rovinson
Calumets Rout Arlington Boat Club in Boston League
Calumets of Winchester total 2590 to defeat Arlington Boat Club on their alleys in the Boston Amateur League. Purrington and Richardson starred for the visitors with six and three breaks and only one missed spare each. Scores not shown.
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Arlington
Calumets of
Winchester
Arlington Boat Club
Boston
Purrington
Richardson
Bicycle Notes and Upcoming Racing Plans in the Northeast
Edward Taylor and fellow French riders who raced in New York have arrived in Waltham for a day. Thomaslli Myers and Banker depart New York for Savannah to train under Victor Breyer, a pleasure trip for several weeks. Edward Taylor blames his indoor loss on pacemakers, while Dudley Marks is cited as his pacemaker. Earl Kiser and Tom Cooper announce retirement, though comebacks are common in cycling history. R F Kelsey notes NC A interest and anticipates NAW report from Fred Gerlach, with amateur registrations about 309 and a unit NY delegation. The LA W assembly will be in Philadelphia with a projected attendance near 200.
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Edward Taylor
Fisher
Chevalier
New York
Waltham
Tomaselli
Myers
Banker
Savannah
Thunderbolt
Victor Breyer
Edward Talor
Elkes
Taylor
Dudley Marks
Mayo
Harry Gibson
Zame
Earl Kiser
Tom Cooper
R. F. Kelsey
Hartford
New England District Board of Control
Kelsey
N.C. A
Fred
Indoor Games Fourth Edition Revised by Union Pacific
The fourth edition of Indoor Sports and Games from the Union Pacific Railway Company of Omaha arrives via the Post. It details rules for billiards, bowling, poker, whist, and card games, with extensive coverage and a section on children’s games and play ideas.
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Union Pacific Railway Company of
Omaha
Neb
The
Post
Suburban Candle Pin League Plans Boston Area Meeting
The proposed Boston Suburban Candle Pin League representing Roxbury Dorchester Cambridge Newton Brighton Watertown Everett Malden East Boston and Boston will hold a meeting at Carruth's alleys Friday at 4 30 p m Full particulars will be given later.
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Boston
Roxbury
Dorchester
Cambridge
Newton
Brighton
Watertown
Everett
Malden
East Boston
Carruth’s
Open class boxing prelims showcase lively ABBAA bouts
The open class preliminary rounds of the ABBA boxing tournament yielded 11 lively bouts with strong showings ahead of Saturday finals. Notable results included Mills defeating Vogel at 107 pounds, Bryson besting Moss, Broadbent beating Fay, and Wood defeating Mack in a tough semifinal.
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AB. A. A
Philadelphia
Boston
Brighton
F. Bryson
Waltham
Co. Moss
Beverly
T. W. Broadbent
W. Fay
F. Bray
West Newton
A. 8. Gilmore
Broadbent
Wood
G. A. Daniels
Mallstream Boat Club
Chelsea
T. McMullen
Milton
Daniels
McMullen
J. Robertson
Lawrence
Fawkins
Everett
D. Rogers
W. W. Smith
Hyde Park
Rogers
Smith
Robertson
Billy Thrower
Malden
Easilg
P. J. McDonald
South Boston
Frank R. Peters
Eugene Dennie
Arthur P. Hunt
John Graham
C. H. Hodkins
P. F. Kelley
BC Students Stage Macbeth At College Hall
Boston College students presented Shakespeare's Macbeth in the college hall on James Street. Ambrose Dore as Macduff and Alexander I. Rorke as Macbeth shared top honors, with a realistic final duel earning thunderous applause. O'Donnell and McGovern as Kenneth and Ross were well received. Joseph H. Willis directed the production.
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Boston College
Shakspere
Macbeth
College Hall
James Street
Ambrose 4
Dore
Macduff
Alexander I. Rorke
James A. O’donnell
Kenneth
James L. McGovern
Ross
Joseph H. Willis
Peary club to refit Windward for polar voyage
The Peary Arctic Club will repair the steamer Windward for next season's northern cruise. The vessel now lies at Brigus and will be brought to St John’s for docking, thorough repair, and new engines. After refit she aims for a three year Arctic cruise under Lieutenant Peary with hopes of reaching the North Pole.
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ST. John's
N. F
Peary Arctic Club
Brigus
Conception Bay
St. John’s
Peary
North Pole
Governor Grants Pardon to J Caldwell Nason
In Augusta Maine the Governor and Council voted to pardon J Caldwell Nason who has been jailed for the killing of a moose. The action ends his sentence and restores his rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
J. Caldwell Nason
Aldermen Override Mayor on Boston Elevated double track
Medford Aldermen voted to pass over the mayor's veto and authorize the double track for the Boston Elevated Railway Company on College and Boston avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
Boston Elevated Railway Company
College and
Boston Avenues
Forefathers Day Lecture At Lexington Church
The Lexington Historical Society observed Forefathers Day with Professor John Fiske delivering an address on Isilem Witchcraft at the Congregational Church. A church organ recital opened the program and Boston clergyman Cyrus B. Osporn offered the prayer before Rev. E. P. Nichols introduced Professor Fiske.
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Lexington
Isilem Whitchcraft
John Fiske
Lexington Historical Society
Congregational Church
Ev. Cyrus B. Osporn
Boston
E. P. Nichols
Fiske
Lawton Fund Receives Donations in Napolis
Within two hours after the War Department appeal for aid for Major-General Lawton, local residents contributed funds. Captain W. K. and H. H. Hanna gave $100 each, totaling donations in the city.
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Lawton Fund
Napolis
War Department
Lawton
W. K
H. H. Hanna
John L Sullivan Testifies in City Court
Former boxing champion John L Sullivan appeared in City Court in supplementary proceedings and testified that he had no money left save his salary as cafe manager. The 19th century figure stated he owned no property and faced financial hardship.
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New York
John L. Sullivan
City Court Today
Boxing Gossip Promises Featherweight Title Bout in New England
The Kirtland Athletic Club hosts a fifteen round featherweight title clash between Mike Sears and Jimmy Davenport with strong crowd heat and rival fans. Boston, Brockton, and Stoughton cards feature Monahan Devine and Riley Sullivan with Steve O Donnell as referee and Harvard boxing instructor duties.
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Kirtland
Boston
Nee
Anderson
Crescent Athletic Club
Brockton
Maurice Rosenberg
Billy Berkeley
Cambridge
Martin Riley
All River
Twin Sullivan
Stoughton
Chick Monahan
Tommy Devine
Monahan
Devine
Steve O’donnell
Harvard College
Steve O'Donnell
Thase
Explosion Roars on Athol Rail Line Injures Two
On the Athol branch of the Boston & Albany railroad an explosion in booster boiler hurt engineer Harry Ingraham who lost an eye and fireman Edward Coman with facial and arm injuries. The engine No. 8 pulled passenger train 338 from Athol to Springfield near South Athol, causing panic but no fatalities. Conductor Bennett summoned aid as a wrecker arrived. cause suspected a boiler defect.
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Athol
Boston & Albany
Springfield
South Athol
Harry Ingraham
Edward Coman
Ingraham
Coman
Bennett Arove
Isoteric Club Boxing Card Promises Night of Action
Notes from Boston boxing circles preview a four and six round card at the Isoteric Club tomorrow night. Matches include Hines vs Costello, Allen vs Pocahontas, Rogers vs Higgins, Lynch vs Briges, Haley vs Stone, Stewart vs Brennan. Also updates on Sears's form and potential future bouts.
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Gus Daly
Sonny
Om Maguire
Isoteric Club
George Hines
Boston
Young Costello
Bob Allen
Davenport
St. Louis
Wheeling
W. Va
St. John
N. B
Jack Coakley
Hyde Park
Billy Myers
Jim Ryan
East Boston
New England
Cloudrey
North End
Ryan
Malden
Ned Maher
Kid Fanning
Bonaparte
Spike Haley
Harry Page
Terry
Blarry Forbes
Chicago
New York
Forbes
McCovern
Erne
O'Brien
O’brien
West Baden Springs
B. H. Brenton
Rob Roy
Hockey Goes Proposals At New England Meeting Tonight
A meeting of the New England Ice Polo and Hockey League will be held at 264 Washington street to elect officers and adopt a schedule for the season. Delegates discuss switching from polo to hockey as colleges already adopt the latter and local teams prepare for winter play. Also noted is a separate Boston area update: John Irwin secures a Rockland franchise in the Southeast Polo League, with the first game slated for Christmas in Fall River.
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New England Ice Polo and Hockey League
Washington Street
Harvard
Yale
Brown
Dorchester
Newtowne
North Shore
Roxbury
Arlington
Melrose
Oxford
Franklin and
Soldiers’ Fields
New England Skating Association
Arthur Goodridge
Gray's Hall
Harvard Colege
Irwin
Fall River Fall, River
John Irwin
Tae
Rockland
Liquor Dealers Dine at South Boston Banquet
The South Boston Liquor Dealers Association held its first banquet at the United States Hotel with President P A Foley and speakers criticizing unjust licensing burdens. Hon John B Martin urged the group to advance both dealer and community interests and Senator John B Baldwin spoke on the sector’s legitimacy and need for support. Officers named included Foley as president and J F McMorrow as treasurer with guests from Boston Roxbury and state leadership in attendance.
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South Boston
Liquor Dealers’ Association
United States
P. A. Foley
John B. Martin
John B Baldwin
The
South Boston Association
D. F. Sullivan
Fred W. Otto
J. F. Gleason
J. F. McMorrow
Fred McGrath
Boston
Charles Devine
Roxbury
Neil F. Doherty
Association
Neil Penrose
First Christmas Tree of ’99 by Loyal Temperance Legion
The senior division held a Christmas celebration at the Willard Y Settlement rooms last evening. A musical and literary program entertained guests and gifts from a large Christmas tree were distributed to attendees.
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Loyal Temperance Legion
Canadian Contingent to South Africa Details
Ottawa reports Dr. Borden announced the second Canadian force for South Africa will total 1044 men. It includes three mounted rifle squadrons numbering 531 with equal parts Northwest Mounted Police and cavalry recruits, plus three field batteries totaling 613 officers and men.
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Ottawa
Ont
Dr. Borden
South Africa
Mounted Rifles
Northwest Mounted Police
Deadly Uric Acid Warning and Kidney Remedy Ad
The copy warns that uric acid buildup can kill in days and that healthy kidneys filter it out. It promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy, claims hospital use and physician support, and offers a free sample and book by mail from Dr Kilmer Co.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Last Night Polo Scores Across Several Matches
Clinton beat Taunton 4 to 2 at Clinton Clinton. Plymouth defeated Lawrence 10 to 2 at Plymouth Plymouth. Meriden edged Providence 11 to 2 at Meriden. Waterbury defeated Hartford 16 to 2 at Waterbury Hartford.
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Clinton
Taunton
Plymouth
Lawrence
Meriden
Providence
Waterbury
Hartford
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