Gala Day Brings Record Crowds to Charles River Harness Race
Regulars from Greater Boston packed the Charles River speedway as the Hall family appeared with Cinch 2 08 4 and Lexington 4 year old. Drivers included Parker, Furbush, Stults, Dooley, Nevins and others showcasing fast trotters and pacers like Pensive Maid, Lorna, Phyllis T and Dan B amid brisk competition and close finishes.
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Boston
Charles River Speedway
Hall
George Hall
C. H. Belledel
Frank Hall
Lexington
Bingen
A. H. Parker
Bedford
Mr. Parker
Czarina
Giltedge
Mattie S. Wilkes
A. C. Haley
Mrs. Jack
C. B. Haden
Newton
W. C. Parker
A. J. Furbush
Lorna
Lawrence Curtis
Phyllis T
C. C. Mayberry
Alita
William Albert
Caleb Chase
John Shepard
Maine
W. J. Furbush
Sid Barnes
Cervantes
Tom Phair
Chase
Speedway
J. V. N. Stults
Tommy R
Fred Morrill
Morrill
Nornet
Walter Corbett
Waverite
Danny Bigley
Dan B
J. A. Dooley
M. A. Nevins
Fred
J. M. Bryson
Harry Russell
Picture
W. J. Bates
Dick Lawrence
Rey del Diablo
R. B. Ralston
Ella Hal
F. H. Bellows
Dartmouth Defeats Rindge on Slippery Ice
Dartmouth hockey team from New Hampshire edged Rindge 5 to 2 yesterday at Franklin Field. Stars Richardson Brett Pierce Leighton led the visitors as ice conditions limited scoring. Next games: Dartmouth vs Newton and Arlington.
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Dartmouth
Franklin Field
Richardson
Brett
Pierce
Leighton
New Hampshire
Newton
Arlington
Canton Downs Milton 22 to 15 in gym game
Canton High School defeated Milton High School 22 to 15 in Cunningham Gymnasium. Winslow scored seven baskets and aided passing to secure the win. Flynn led Milton with a goal from foul and Wall played well in his first game.
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Milton
Canton High School
Milton High School
Cunningham
Canton
Winslow
Flynn
Wall
Brayley
Dorchester High School
Canton H
Milton H
Harrington
fLecccesece Nvveseses l. B
Hall Winslow
Liss Cesvses Adevcesiesis R. B
Craig Burt
Giecsaece
Ainiuralata Terainae Crease
Wall Farwell
Srareipiaienis
Elena R. F
Burt
Titus
Cross
Craig
Ampre—Burnett
Clarke to Lead the Pirates
Clarke will effectively run the Pittsburgh Pirates next season with supreme control while Barney Dreyfuss handles business. The move follows Clarke’s request for club stationery from Winfield Kansas to assemble players, and indicates ongoing tension from last season. Wagner is favored by Clarke and may receive a salary boost, despite rumors of a trade.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Fred’’ Clarke
Winfield
Kan
Clarke
Barney Dreyfuss
New York
Dreyfuss
Chicago
Wagner
Water Champs to Race Soon in Chicago A A Meet
A high profile swim is planned in Chicago with H. J. Handy of the Chicago A. A. facing E. Osthoff, former Central A. A. 100 yard champion, in a late distance race. Handy may swim the furlong near a minute while Osthoff has a 1 02 century record, promising a close contest.
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West
H. J. Handy
Chicago A. A
E. Osthoff
Central A. A
Chicago
A. A
Toy Boy Again Wins The Prize At New Orleans Fair
New Orleans December 26 Toy Boy in his second appearance won his second race at the fair ground. Bets were strong and several thousand dollars reportedly won by the newcomer’s supporters. In the third event stewards refused Big Bow and suspended rider Jockey Keys for the day after a poor start.
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New Orleans
Fair Ground
Toy Boy
Big Bow
Jockey Keys
Candidats for E H S Five in Fast Work Out
Candidates for the English High School basketball team endure a Christmas vacation practice session at the Paris street gym in East Boston. Coach Henry Higgins led a long shooting and passing workout followed by a short scrimmage. The squad shows promise for a fast five and a bid for league honors.
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Henry Higgins
Paris Street
East
Boston
Gans and Herman Battle for Tonopah Popularity New Year Fight
TONOPAH Nev Dec 26 Gans and Herman fight New Year’s Day at the Casino Athletic Club arena stirring local rivalry. Gans has support from his Goldfield duel and Tonopah roots while Herman draws crowd with strict training and gritty style. Both camps gutting it out with weight concerns and bold plans ahead of the bout.
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Tonopah
Nev
Gans
Nevada
Goldfield
Herman
Chicago
Adam Ryan
Adam
Gossip of the Boxers Promises Big Lowell Club Meeting
Tomorrow night the Spindle City Athletic Club of Lowell will host a major athletic meeting with all members in good standing present. The programme features Jimmy Briggs of Chelsea and Young Kenney of Lowell, plus high anticipation for a Belfield Walcott versus Bartly Connolly bout in Webster, with a December 31 rematch planned if both sides clash again.
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Spindle City Athletic Club
Lowell
Jimmy Briggs
Chelsea
Young Kenney
Lakeside Athletic Club
Webster
Belfield Walcott
Bartly Connolly
Portland
Connolly
Billy Burke
Walcott
Rhode Island
New York
Fred Ahearn
Young Vandy
New England
Border Street
East
Boston
Toledo Holds 1907 Contract For Clarke At 3000
Bill Armour learned that Bill Clarke has a holdover contract with Toledo for 1907 set at a $3000 salary. Clarke remains tied to the team through the next season under terms agreed previously.
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Bill Armour
Bill Clarke
Toledo
Match Martin and Mellody in Augusta welter bout
Terry Martin of Philadelphia meets Honey Mellody the new welterweight champion in a 15 round 145 pound bout at 3 o clock on January. The fight, staged by the Augusta Athletic Club, recalls a famed Chelsea contest and promises a top show for sports fans in Augusta Waterville Gardiner Hallowell and nearby towns.
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Terry Martin
Philadelphia
Honey Mellody
Augusta
Chelsea
Burg
Pythian
Waterville
Gardiner
Hallowell
Pine Tree
East Boston A A A Meets Hanover A C At Lyceum Hall
The East Boston Athletic Association basketball team will face the Hanover Athletic Club at Lyceum Hall East Boston this evening. The East Boston squad includes most of last year's Dartmouth College standout quintet with McGrall as captain. A second game is also on the card.
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East Boston Athletic Association
Hanover Athletic Club
Lyceum Hall
East Boston
Dartmouth College
McGrall
Brent A C After Games With 90 Or 95 Pound Teams
Brent Athletic Club seeks games with 90 or 95 pound teams in the state. Jefferson Athletic Club of South End preferred. Contact C Beyer at 38 Seneca Street.
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Brent Athletic Club
Jefferson Athletic Club
South End
C. Beyer
Seneca Street
Dr King Defeats Van Dyke In Class A Billiards Opener
In the Hub Billiard Palace opening game of the Class A tournament Dr. King defeated Van Dyke by a score of 800 to 147.
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DR. King
van Dyke
Hub Billiard Palace
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