How They Divided Honors Pennington Exceeded Five Century Mark
The Massachusetts Interclub tourney at Jeffries Winter Club saw an even 4 4 split between Jeffries of Malden and Glendon of Glendon, with Jeffries claiming gains in whist and bowling while Glendon dominated billiards and pool. Pennington topped five centuries at bowling, finishing four pins over. John P. Squire & Co. defeated Wilson, Larrabee & Co. 2131 to 1933 as New England News noted a Mercantile League record for a single string of 20 by the Squire team.
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Massachusetts
Jeffries
Glendon Club
Malden
Glendon
McKie
Joel
Pennington
Livington
John P. Squire & Co
Wilson, Larrabee & Co
The
New England News
John P. Squire
Highland and Jamaica Clubs Split Suburban Interclub Events
The Highland Club edged Jamaica by half a point in the overall tally at the Jamaica Club last night. Highland swept billiards and took 2% points in whist while Jamaica won pool and the bowling match.
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Highland Club
Jamaica
Bowling results at Hub alleys feature two matches
Two matches at Hub alleys last night. Oliver Ditson defeated Eilby by 11 pins. N B Hollis beat Hotel and Railway News Co 1971 to 1604. Scores follow.
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Oliver Ditson
Eilby
N. B. Holiis
Hotel & Railroad News Co
Waltham Defeats Roslindale In Bowling Series
The Waltham bowling team defeated Roslindale by 65 pins in a regular ACC bowl series match. Roslindales led the second string but could not sustain the pace, allowing Waltham to pull ahead.
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Waltham
Roslindale
Roslindales
Mercantile League Play At Boylston Alleys Last Night
In the Mercantile League series at the Boylston alleys two games were rolled last evening. The brief report notes the matches as part of the ongoing season with standings to follow in later editions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boylston
Norfolk triumphs over Chester at Roxbury League with 2107
The Norfolk team defeated Chester at the Roxbury alleys last evening by a score of 2107 to 1773.
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Norfolk Alleys
Norfolk
Chester
Hub bowler sets season high in league action at St James
Hedge of the Hub totaled 822 the season high as the roll off proceeds tonight at St James alleys with prizes of 10 6 and 4 dollars. Jimmie Fossa of McCarthy's team impressed Wednesday by nearly a punch bottle as Bill Kirby plans an All South Boston versus All Roxbury match at Lenox street alleys.
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Hedge
St. James
Jimmie’ Fossa
McCarthy
Bill’’ Kirby
Boston
Roxbury
New York
Eureka
Carruth
Ned’’ Dickerman
Braves
Meyers
Roughan
Charlestown
Charlie Hedge
Daley
Gene Doherty
J. Corbett
George Bean
William Smith
J Brock
P. Sawyer
Yacht Masters’ and Engineers’ Association
Kirby's
Ed Sherlock
Sagamore
Bailey
Ituna
W. F. Kirby
George Lawley, Sr
Harvard Track Athletes Scrutinize Final BA A Contests
Harvard runners completed their last practice before the BA A games on Saturday night. Captain Bigelow and Trainer Talberg ordered no indoor entries except BA A events to curb nerve overtraining, with expulsion from the team as the penalty for violations.
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Harvard
Bigelow
Talberg
Harvard Men Defeat Newtowne A C In Hockey Match
Harvard hockey team beat Newtowne A C 5 to 2 yesterday at Locust street rink South Boston. Earlier in informal practice game the college men led 4 to 3 before play was stopped.
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Harvard
Newtowne
Locust Street
South
Boston
Newtowne A. C
Hull rider Jacobson wins com championship of Australia
Jacobson of Hull Hug. defeated challenger for the com championship of Australia with ease. John Nilsson, the champion ice skater, plans a return from New York in about a week to skate a match race here. The Millstream Boat Club holds its fourth annual ball on Feb 18 at the Pythian rink Chelsea for Hugh Saddler's widow.
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Harvard
Millstream Boat Club
Hugh Saddler
Pythian
Chelsea
Cracks to Mer. at B. A. A. Indoor Games
Tomorrow night the Boston Athletic Association indoor championships bring Harvard Yale U of P Dartmouth and Brown to Mechanics Hall. Bernie Weters misses his first B A A indoor meet in years. features include a 40 yard invitation race and the mile invitational with strong distance men like Dick Grant Alec Grant and T G McGirr.
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Boston Athletic Association
Mechanics’ Hall
Harvard
Yale
U. of P
Dartmouth
Brown
Bernie J. Weters
College and Athletic Association
Waller
Morse
Palace Athletic Club Eyes McCoy Maher Match in Albany
A Palace Athletic Club representative in Maher New York seeks a McCoy Maher bout with a $10,000 purse for the winner. The plan calls for a three month ring meeting. Maher is eager. the club also pushes a Kelly Rotchford clash that was blocked by police last month.
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New York
Palace Athletic Club
Albany
Kid McCoy
Peter Maher
Maher
Sammy Kelly
Billy Rotchford
Chicago
Polo A. C
Ring for Dave Sullivan Bantam Champion
The Nonpareil Associates honor bantam champion Dave Sullivan with a private reception at Broadway Hall South Boston on Tuesday evening. Senator James A. Gallivan will present a solitaire diamond ring. A concert features William J. Sullivan John Mulligan and others. Sullivan will spar with his partner wearing his world bantam title colors and Palmer fight gloves.
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Dave Sullivan
Broadway Hall
Broadway
South Boston
James A. Gallivan
Sullivan
Dave
William J. Sullivan
John Mulligan
Daniel Donnelly
Jeremiah Driscoll
John M. Costello
Thomas Long
Miah Shaughnessy
John Barry
Jeremiah Morrill
William Burke
William Ginney
John Dunn
Palmer
Riverside Boat Club Card Stages Kearns Allen Bout
At Cambridge River side Boat Club last night Tommy Kearns and Bob Allen staged a tight bout with Kearns defending against Allen’s rushes as about 600 guests watched. Also featured was Jack Fitzpatrick versus Twin Sullivan in a spirited exchange that thrilled the crowd.
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Riverside Boat Club
Cambridge
Tommy Kearns
Bob Allen
Allen
Kearns
Len
Tim
Eddy Concere
Jack Fitzpatrick
Sullivan
Kid Lavigne Spars Detroit Welter Champion in Exhibition
Kid Lavigne the lightweight champion boxed four lively two minute rounds in the Auditorium before over 2000 fans. He forced Jere Hammond, Michigan welterweight champion, around the ring in the first half while Hammond’s aggression sparked several mix ups before the bout ended. Local boxers provided the rest of the entertainment.
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Detroit
Mich
Lavigne
Jere Hammond
Michigan
Hammond
Tracey and Douglass Fight to Eight Round Draw in St Louis
Bob Douglass of St Louis and Tommy Tracey of Chicago battled to an eight round draw at the Oriental Theatre. Tracey appeared to hold the edge with a sharp left in the opening exchanges before being countered on the neck.
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ST. Louis, Mo
Bob Douglass
St. Louis
Tommy Tracey
Chiicago
Oriental Theatre
Tracey
Underdog Knockout Ends Bout Early
In a sudden second round surge a well directed blow to the jaw left the favored fighter unconscious. The incident underscores the dangers of overconfidence in the ring and the match ended with a decisive knockout.
Boxing Gossip Winds Through Contenders And Prospects
Eddy Connolly faces Kearns with potential bouts against Joe Gans or Tom Causer if he wins. Beefs, licenses, and matches hover as clubs, promoters, and fighters chatter about purses, weigh classes, and future showdowns across cities like San Francisco and Cincinnati.
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Now Kearns
Joe Gans
Tom Causer
Kearns
Cleveland A. C
Eureka Club
Baltimore
Connolly
Tut Ryan
Joe Choynski
San Francisco
Dave Sullivan
Dundee
Sunday Post
Harry Tracy
Manhattan Club
Jack Sampson
Joe Horn
Jim Brennan
Jig Stone
Charley Smith
Mike Walsh
Dave DeBarry
Jimmy Gorman
McKenna
Turner
Freddy Bogan
California
Cincinnati
Joe McGrath
Dave McDonough
Belfast
Billy
Dan McConnell
Inquirer
Hoffman Club
Lynn
Mike Sears
Jack Frazier
Young Duffy
Young Coffee
Woburn
George
Dan Murray
Kid McCoy
Indianapolis
League of American
Steve O’donnell
Madden Atables
F. J. Condon
Orn
New York Police Board
New York A. C
Bob Kane
Bobby Dobbs
Scranton
Penn
Matt Matthews
Harry Peterson
Bridgeport
Brooklyn
N. Y
Steve Brodie
Glenroy
George V. Tuohey
Sheriff Heads to Nebraska in Muller Murder Suspect Case
Worcester February report states Deputy Sheriff Tarbell travels to Valentine Nebraska to verify if a held suspect is Paul Muller, the Brookfield murder suspect. District Attorney Parker and State Detective Murray await telegraph confirmation to secure extradition papers.
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Worcester
Parker
Murray
Tarbell
Valentine
Neb
Paul Muller
Brookfield
Newton
Muller
Lovell J. Hodsdon
Gloucester
Joseph Hodsdon
Nebraska
Hodsdon
Glowmester
Snow collapse in Niigata kills twenty one in Japan
Advices from Japan report twenty one people killed and thirteen injured in Niigata prefecture as heavy snowfall caused houses to collapse.
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San Francisco
Japan
Niigati Prefecture
Hassetts Report Challenges Racing Chairman Election
Chairman Matt argues against electing a new Racing Chairman citing concerns over oversight and governance. The report notes opposition within the committee and calls for further review before a vote.
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Matt
Secretary Bassett Reports LA W Growth in 1897
Massachusetts B C Ball notes secretary Bassett’s annual report shows the Law association's growth, with membership up about 40 percent over 1896. The article includes a table detailing standings for 1896 and 1897 across all divisions.
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Bassett
Mott Opposes NY chairman for LA W racing board
New Yorkers push to move the racing board chair to New York City, but Chairman Mott argues against it. He warns an elected post would invite corruption and endless campaigning, favors for promoters, and distraction from judicial duties in a quiet town setting.
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New
Pepeeaere
Racing Board
Philadelphia
Boston Plans New Back Bay Track For Four Laps
A Back Bay meeting debated a new bicycle track project and landowners to reach an agreement. Charles W. Ashinger will provide a wooden track estimate, with cement options from McClintock Woodfall and Frazier Whitney. The 30 foot wide, 10 foot banked track aims near Massachusetts and Huntington avenues pending lease.
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Back Bay
Boston
Charles W. Ashinger
McClintock & Woodfall
Frazier & Whitney
Louisville
Waltham
Charles River Park
Massachusetts and
Huntington Avenues
Mayor Quincy Among Dancers at Sixth Massachusetts Bicycle Ball
At Paul Revere Hall last night the sixth annual ball of the Massachusetts Bicycle Club drew about 125 couples with Mayor Josiah Quincy as a member guest. Grand march led by Arthur K. Peck and Miss Stickley, Peck aided by several assistants. attendees listed include many Boston residents and club members.
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Massachusetts Bicycle Club
Paul Revere Hall
Josiah Quincy
Arthur K. Peck
Miss Stickley
Peck
Messrs
Dexter H. Chamberlain
C. J. Rycroft
F. B. Lawrence
G. E B. Andrews
Frank M. Kellogg
L. Bartlett
I’. Hill
E. B. Gahm
Marie Gahm
Charles Lawrence
Newhall
Joseph Emanuels
Joseph Keening
J. A. Blackall
J. P. Clark
John Putnam
E. J. Evans
E. Marston
Joe Bertsch
Clara Burnham
Jennie Webb
Marston
Unclear Names Mentioned in Dated Notice Fragment
Fragmentary text lists several individuals including Miss French Dr Cooling Wendell Liver more Henry Merritt May Farmer and Miss M t todas. lacks clear context or event details to confirm roles or actions.
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French
Dr. Cooling
Wendell Livermore
Henry Merritt Iss
May C. Farmer
M. T. Toatees
Teddy Edwards Century Ride Continues Through Brutal Winter
Teddy Edwards the Welshman on a Columbia chainless bicycle has ridden over 3000 miles in 100 mile days starting Jan 1. He plans to continue despite 98 style weather, blizzards, and harsh road conditions, tracking daily times, performance and habits aboard the chainless wheel.
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Teddy Edwards
Columbia
Edwards
Bicycle Gossip and Racing News From the Era
Major Taylor leaves for Bellaire Florida to join the American Cycle Racing Association. Pickard to train him after handling Michael last year. Roller polo results at the Casino remain doubtful with White and Bay States squads set to meet Boston Wheelmen and P. C. C. The New York political flutter centers on Potter charges in Denver, with Sunday racing pledges and Western divisions influence debated. Tracks in Greater New York may be limited to Ambrose Park Manhattan Beach and Berkeley Oval. Tom Linton reportedly guaranteed 7500 dollars for three middle distance races. W H Kneck leads the CR C mileage with 20 215 miles and 158 centuries on his Columbia.
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Taylor
Bellaire
Fla
American Cycle Racing Association
Pickard
Michael
Boston
Bay States
Potter
Denver
New York
Latimer Shootings Trial Opens With Armed Deputies
Testimony in Luzerne county court details how deputies backed by revolvers confronted striking United Mine Workers marchers at Latimer and West Hazleton. Witnesses say many victims were shot in the back or side while the sheriff and deputies resisted peaceful assembly.
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Mahala
John Eustis
Richard Aust
St. Stanislaus
Hazleton
Carl Hemser
Freeland
National Biscuit Company Formed In Indirect Monopoly
Biscuit and cracker firms from Salt Lake City to New Orleans unite under one management. Incorporated in New Jersey with 25 million dollars in preferred and 30 million in common stock. Controls 139 plants, about 90 percent of major bakeries, with headquarters in Chicago. Operations to be run from New Jersey. Prices to remain unchanged.
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Chicago
Salt Lake City
Portland
St. Paul
New Orleans
New Jersey
National Biscuit Company
Battery A Practice Drill Postponed By Storm
Lights failed at Hill's Driving Academy last night forcing Battery A to postpone their drill and the after party dance. The big meet at Mechanics' Hall, replacing the horse show this season, remains scheduled once power is restored.
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Battery A
Hill
Driving Academy
Mechanics’ Hall
Academy
Boycott Planned by Building Trades Council over Bath House Dispute
Union workmen will strike at the bath house as the Building Trades Council and Central Labor Union plan a boycott following Judge Richardson's decision favoring Lynch & Woodward against Mayor Quincy. Non union steam fitters halted work and carpenters and plumbers are to join the protest today.
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Bath House
Richardson
Lynch & Woodward
Quincy
Building Trades Council
Bennet Street
Bath
Varous Building Trades Unions
Steam Fitters
Central Labor Union
Nine hour work day set by Typographical Union locals
Members of the book and job branch expect to enforce a nine hour day in printing houses with several shops already adopting the schedule. A mass meeting at Puritan Hall tonight will plan further action and a formal request to proprietors. Delegates were also elected to the Allied Printing Trades Council as the union backs shorter hours and union labor for public works.
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Typographical Union
Davis
Typographical Union 138
Sparreil
Robinson Press
Wright & Potter's
City
Smaler
Puritan Hall
Washington Street
William B. Prescott
Indianapolis
International Typographical Union
Building Laborers’ International Union
Electrical Workers’ Hall
Gilmore
Springfield
British Laborers’ Union
Manchester
Feng
United States
Canada
Beacon
National Association of Stationary Engineers
F. C. Brown
L. B. Mann
D. B. MelIntire
John Pierce
George Reilly
Richard Flynn
Charles Whitting
Military Men to Attend Anniversary Ball at Union Park Hall
Division 43 A. O. H. holds an anniversary ball next Wednesday at Union Park Hall with a military demonstration. Guests will include Major P. J. Grady of the Ninth Regiment Captain Hayes Captain Murray and other militia leaders. Committee voted to invite them and they accepted. Hobbs's Orchestra will perform Irish music and patriotic songs.
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Union Park Hall
P. J. Grady
Ninth Regiment
Hayes
Murray
Hobbs
Sale of Stewart European Art Draws Crowds in Chickering Hall
In Chickering Hall New York on February 3 the first half of William H. Stewarts European paintings sold to art dealers and collectors. The top price reached 13000 for Court of Justice Alhambra bought by Harry Payne Whitney, while Arab Fantasia sold to H H Harrison for 18000.
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New York
Chickering Hall
William H. Stewart
Europe
Fortunys
Court of Justice
Alhambra
Harry Payne Whitney
H. H. Harrison
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