Roxbury Leads City League Pine Pins After Tight Night
Roxbury defeated McCarthy 1209 to 1309 as West Brookline and Jameson slipped to second place. Finnegan posted 284 for Roxbury while Peterson led McCarthy and Jefferson, Hub, City Hall and Carruth teams contributed strong efforts in a crowded standings night.
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Roxbury
McCarthy
Highlands
West Brookline
Jameson
Bertram
McQuaid
Robinson
Wagner
Drew
Peterson
Murray
City Hall
Bradbury
Hub
Ronbury
McQusio Vodenes
Magner
Linson Aeee Wetter
Bertram Sewer
Arewerer
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M'Cartitiy
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Arouy
Hall Pee Ewer
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Murray & Irwin
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Higgins
Hatch
Curtis
Potter
Nowler
Dickerman
Nayson
Lodge
Drury
Serene
Oor
TJ Bowler
Aon FL. Wieen
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Mudden
Newell
Jamaica A A Defeats Whyte Wire Works in Trades League
Jamaica A A beat Whyte Wire Works two games to none in last night’s Trades League action. J Conway of Whyte Wire scored 193 for the high single. scores followed in the two games.
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Jamaica A. A
Whyte Wire Works
J. Conway
Charlestown Club Beats Tigers In Pin Games
In the Intercycle tourney Charlestown Cycle Club defeated the Tigers in three battle pin games. The Middlesex club forfeited to Chelsea Cycle Club. Be Game and Manhattan clubs won two of three in a candlepin match at St. James alley. Archdeacon posted 230.
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Charlestown
Tigers
Middlesex
Chelsea
St. James Alley
Archdeacon
Vermont birds shine in week’s winning artist scores
Francis posts 286 and Gil Shaw 515 high marks in a display of top scores at Candle and Bottle Pins. Boston groups plan new club house alleys as Young Men's Catholic Association readies a January 15 opening. Murray Irwin tourney offers 110 in prizes over three weeks with local flyers competing. Hollis team dominates Trade League first-season series with 80 for top team string and 2315 for three-game string. Gordon of Dickerman earns three trophies: 283 single, 612 dreiband, 184 season best. Jersey City Club's Huson leads New York Athletic League at 180.5 with Legate close behind in Boston Amateur League.
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Vermont
Francis
Gil Shaw
Young Men's Catholic Association of Boston
East Newton Street
Murray & Irwin
Boylston
Hollis
Gordon
Dickerman
Dreiband
Huson
Jersey City
New York Athletic League
Legate
Boston
Atlantic League Sued Over Dissolution and Franchise Moves
Charles B. Bloemecke owner of the Newark Baseball Club filed a bill in equity seeking dissolution of the Atlantic League and damages. He claims he bought Newark from the league for 2000, players deserted, and arbitration upheld them. league actions and resignations prompted by his suit. Club reshuffles include Paterson expelled, Norfolk resignations accepted, George T. Ellis taking over, Scranton admitted, Martin Swift and Harvey Long stock group assigned Newark, with Newark resignation tabled.
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Allentown
Penn
Charles B. Broemecke
Newark
Atlantic League
Bloemecke
Carrick
Cassidy
Board of Arbitration
Wartford
Norfolk
Paterson
Wilkesbarre
Scranton
George T. Ellis
Martin Swift
Harvey R. Long
Bloemeeie
Robert &. Wright
Boxing Gossip Notes Surprising McPartland Defeat
The column reports the quick upset of Kid McPartland by Hawkins and discusses his recent lifestyle rumors. It notes his past duel with George Lavigne, speculates on form, and covers upcoming bouts involving Joe Robinson, Jack Frazer, Andy Watson, Dick O’Brien, and Tommy Ryan. It mentions recent results from Portland and a Birmingham matchup.
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Kid McPartland
McPartland
George Lavigne
Broadway Club
New York
Hawkins
Lavigne
Mac
Bowery
Gans
Joe Robinson
Boston
Jack Frazier
Sweeney
Suncook
Jack
Andy Watson
Jon Flaherty
New London
Dick O’brien
The
Post
Tommy Ryan
Hartford
Tonsilius
Tommy
Ryan
O' Brien
Dan Murphy
Billy Chisholm
Patsy Sweeney
Keefe
Lawrence
Inquirer
Portland
Joe Soule
Harry Page
Jimmy Davenport
Mike Sears
Alf Wright
Birmingham
King
Charles V. Carey
Patent Suit on Single-Tube Pneumatic Tire In Court
Theodore A. Dodge of Brookline sues Reading Rubber Tire Co partners Frederick H. Porter Francis Flint and Joseph B. McCune over patent No. 497971 for single-tube pneumatic tire improvements. He seeks an accounting injunctive relief and restraining order for alleged infringement. The defendants challenge patent validity as non-patentable. The court reserved decision.
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Colt
United States
Theodore A. Dodge
Brookline
Frederick H. Porter
Francis Flint
Joseph B. McCune
Copartners
Reading Rubber Tire Company
Sanford declines Yale track trainer post
New Haven dispatch reports G Foster Sanford turning down Yale’s offer to train the track team. He cites promotion in the army from lieutenant to aide de camp with captain’s pay as the reason, choosing a military career over coaching.
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New Haven
Conn
G. Foster Sanford
Yale
Sanford
Local sparring match barred in SunCook exhibition
In Suncook New Hampshire a scheduled spar ring exhibition between Patsy Sweenes of Manchester and Jack Frazier of California was prohibited before it could be decided, ending plans for the bout tonight.
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Suncook
N. H
Patsy Sweenes
Manchester
Jack Frazier
California
Boston A A Likely For Knickerbocker Games At Madison Square Garden
Probabilities favor Boston A A appearance at the Knickerbocker A C events at Madison Square Garden New York January 18. Coe the noted shot putter will enter a special competition with Sheldon McCracken Mitchel Herty Beck and other leading shot putters. A special medal is offered if a record is broken.
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Boston A. A
Knickerbocker A. C
Wadison Square Garden
New York
Coe
Messrs
Sheldon
McCracken
Mitchel
Herty
Beck
IGE Poloists Organize For New Season
The New England Ice Polo Association met at ex-President I. S. Clarke's office to reorganize for the season. Brooks of New towne A. C. elected president Dow of the Oxfords vice president Webb of Falmouth A A secretary treasurer. Executive committee includes J. E. O Con nell and G. A. Bailey. A rule requires certified players to be listed two days before a game and limits players to their first team. Ten clubs are represented: Newtowne Oxford Falmouth Newton Melrose Roxbury Dorchester Wakefield North Shore Arlington. Season opens December 26 with a prepared schedule.
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New England Ice Polo Association
I. S. Clarke
Brooks
Newtowne A. C
Roger Dow
The
Oxfords
M. E. Webb
Falmouth A. A
J. E. O’connell
Dorchester
G. A. Bailey
Melrose
North Shore
Arlington
Newtowne
Oxford
Falmouth
Newton
Roxbury
Wakefield
Condit's Orchestra Plans Holiday Party at Eberie Hall
Condit's Orchestra will hold its annual holiday party at Eberie Hall in Somerville on Monday night. The event will feature seasonal music and community gathering.
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Condit
Eberie Hall
Somerville
New England Shoe and Leather Association Holds First Annual Dinner
After forty years the New England group celebrated its first annual dinner with over 125 members including two English buyers. Speakers urged unity against labor organizations while praising American industry and calling for reforms to expand trade, with Governor Walcott and leaders from Massachusetts and Leicester England in attendance.
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Rice
New England
American Federation of Labor
Walcott
W. H. Sayward
Boston Associated Board of Trade
Richardson
London
Association
England
Arthur M. Stone
ID. I. Webster
William H. Sayward
William Kh. Hirkce
J. J. Leeson
B. E. Cole
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L. (. Laurence
Walter P. Fry
Kenry T. Grevet
Kk. G. Howes
N. L. Millard
J. Dp. van Tassi
A. Pierce
A.’. Sherman
B. Bragdon
H. D. Richardson
George M. Coburn
Robert Batcheller
George McConnell
G. W.it. Hill
Charles C. Taft
US seeks to maintain order in Philippines and protect civil rights
Secretary of War announces General Otis to stay in command in Manila and possibly become Governor General as Washington sends proclamations promising peace, continued civil rights, and cooperation from Filipinos while assuring fair justice and retention of efficient civil officers. The policy parallels earlier actions in Cuba and emphasizes anti coercion by labor groups and support for orderly industry.
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Cuba
Taunton Defeats East Weymouth in Polo Thriller
Taunton defeats East Weymouth by one goal in a polo match. Moran injured but stayed in. Mulien Jones and Sorlin starred for Taunton. final score 6 5 with 406 in attendance.
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Moran
Mulien
Jones
Sorlin
Taunton
Magee
Daly
Warren Nlovan
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Fuller
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Thunton
Meriden Polo Triumph Over Springfield With Strong Additions
Meriden polo fans saw a 6 to 1 victory over Springfield fueled by new signings P. Farrell and Hayes. Meriden led after a five minute opening period, with strong blocking by C. Farrell. the second period swung heavily in Meriden’s favor and Hayes and Farrell again shut down the visitors in the final frame. Attendance reached 700 as Murphy posted 27 saves and P. Farrell 18 stops.
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Conn
Springfields
P. Farrell
Hayes
C. Farrell
Farrell
Springfield
Hipson
Warner
Murphy
Louis
Elm City quintet beats Waterbury polo team
The Elm City five defeated Waterbury 6 to 2 in a game marked by wrangling. Captain Wiley retired with a knee injury in the second period. Roberts and Bone led rushes. Bone had eight and was involved in multiple fouls with Roberts. Referee Long, timer Leahy, attendance about 1000.
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Conn
Dee
Elm City
Wiley
Roberts
Bone
New Haven
Delaney
Tie
Steps- Sword
Lations
Leydon
Long
Timer—Leahy
Newton Boat Club Beats Riverdale In Circuit League
Newton Boat Club defeated Riverdale two games to one in a Riverside alleys Circuit League match. Both sides posted low scores with a wide winning margin for Newton. The game details follow.
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Newton
Dec
Newton Boat Club
Riverdale
South End Billiard Tourney Opens Next Monday Evening
The free-for-all billiard tourney under Murray & Irwin starts next Monday at 8 PM. Al Martin the South End champion and the Kiss Shot King open the event, with matches at 150 points straight billiards each night. Contestants include Edelly Mull Benny Sugarman Morris Greenwood and the Kiss Shot King. Thomas Dugan serves as referee.
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South End
Murray & Irwin
al Martin
Fitzsimmons Ready to Fight Ryan for Big Purse
Philadelphia on December 21 reports Bob Fitzsimmons willing to meet Tom Myrnan for the middleweight title but demands a substantial purse. He dismisses low offers and claims earlier foes earned barrels of money, insisting he be paid more than that.
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Philadelphia
Bob_ Fitzsimmons
Tommy Ryan
Fakirs
Fitzsimmons
Sloane and Bald to Go Abroad for Racing
West Baden Ind Dec 21 Ted Sloane famed small jockey and Eb Bald cycle champion plan to travel abroad next year. Sloane will fulfill English racing engagements while Bald tests his speed against Britain’s fastest cycle riders.
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West Baden
Ind
Ted Sloane
Ebidie Bald
Sloane
Bald
Muster Out 50 000 Volunteers Ordered
The Cabinet ordered a further reduction of U S military forces and instructed the War Secretary to arrange for the immediate muster out of 50 000 volunteers. Details and first discharged organizations are not yet set and several Philippine units will likely be included.
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Washington
United States
Philippines
John P Lovell Arms Company Holiday Sports Show
The John P. Lovell Arms Company promotes a grand holiday display in its new Hub showroom. Crowds find elbow room and staff to assist while patrons admire gunsmith masterpieces, cutlery, leather goods, and a wide range of sporting gear including skates, cameras, and darkroom facilities.
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John P. Lovell Arms Company
Eiven
New England
Dewey
Erne to Fight Hawkins for 25 Rounds on Coast
Frank Erne of Buffalo and Cal Hawkins of San Francisco were matched today for a 25 round lightweight bout at 123 pounds with a $2900 side bet. The fight is likely to be staged on the Pacific coast in February as California clubs bid to host the contest.
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New York
Frank Erne
Buffalo
Cal Hawkins
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
California
Noted Turf Trainer Albert Cooper Dead in Brooklyn
Albert Cooper, famed African American horse trainer who managed top thoroughbreds across the United States, died yesterday at St Catharine's Hospital in Brooklyn. Born in California fifty three years ago, he trained for James R. Keene and led several large stables coast to coast.
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New York
Albert Cooper
America
St. Catharine's Hospital
Brooklyn
Cooper
California
James R. Keene
Teddy McGovern to Fight Austin Rice in 25-Round Brooklyn Match
New London reports Teddy McGovern scheduled to box Austin Rice of New London for 25 rounds at the Pelican Athletic Club in Brooklyn on December 31. The bout will be at 115 pounds following McGovern's clever knockout of Jimmy Tose last Saturday.
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New London
Teddy McGovern
Jimmy Tose
Austin Rice
Pelican Athletic Club
Brooklyn
Growth of Free Transfers Expands Across Elevated Lines
A 1898 report notes free transfers rising from 48 forms at 13 stations in September to 55 forms at 16 stations in October, with annual issuances over 40 million. Two new subway stations issued 25 percent more transfers in October, and the elevated railway charter is expected to greatly increase free transfers, driven by public demand and press support.
Nemo Confesses Identity In Jersey City Case
Nemo the amnesiac man confessed in New York to being Harry Lichfield of East Somerville Massachusetts. Harold C. Carpenter steward on H S Vanderbilt yacht had met Lichfield two months earlier. They shared a room at the Mills Hotel before Lichfield vanished with Carpenter belongings.
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New York
Nemo
Jersey City
Harry Lichfield
East Somerville
Mass
Harold C. Carpenter
H. S. Vanderbilt
Lichfield
Mills
Carpenter
Harry Litchfield
New York Detective Records Tied Lichfield to Theft
A New York central office detective record shows Aubrey Lichfield arrested on November 15 and convicted of stealing a watch. His sentence was suspended and he was released. En route to a cell he muttered that he would have stuck to alleging Harold Emerson of Somerville if he had known his fate.
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Carpenter
New York Central Office
Aubrey
Lichfield
Harold Emerson
Somerville
Hanlon Faces Hurdles In Brooklyn Baltimore Deal
The Brooklyn Baltimore baseball proposal may fail as Hanlon must broker terms with players. Keeler Jennings Kelly and McGraw oppose profit sharing unless they receive a cut of the profits, while Baltimore capital and public back the locals. Hanlon suggests reducing last year’s salaries to keep teams in Baltimore.
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Hanlon
Keeler
Brooklyn
Jennings
Kelly
McGraw
Ned
Fall River Police Buy Smith & Wesson Revolvers
The Fall River Massachusetts police force has been outfitted with Smith & Wesson 38 calibre revolvers. The arms, double action with 314 inch barrels, were supplied by the John P Lovell Arms Company under an order placed by A. D. Davos, chairman of the Board of Police.
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Fall River
Mass
John P. Lovell Arms Company
Smith & Wesson
A. D. Davos
Board of Police
Australian swinger Tom Burrows visits New York for endurance club contest
Tom Burrows of Australia, famed for Indian club feats, arrives in New York to compete in a sweepstakes endurance club swinging contest or to give exhibitions. He recently swung heavy clubs for thirty six hours at the National Snorting Club of London and is open to meet all comers.
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Tom Burrows
Australia
New York
Sie
Ascone
Burrows
London
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