Racing on the snow filled city speedway crowds flocked to watch
The last good snowfall brought sleighing and fast horse racing with a police ban lifted. Top contenders included Senator L, Camden Bay, Gladys M, Early Bird Jr, Warren F, and Dominant. Notables such as Tom Holmes and John Shepard staged thrilling dashes as crowds cheered along the snow packed avenues.
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John Shepard
Senator L. A. J. Furbush
Camden Bay
Randolph K. Clark
Gladys M
Early Bird, Jr
Tom Holmes
James Dooley
Warren F
Walter Farmer
Early Bird
Clark
Whitewood
Senator L
J. A. O’connell
Morchester
Kittie
I. D. Baker
Chester
Charles Pierce
William Gilligan
Hallie Rocket
George E. Low
Joe Patchen, Jr
W. L. Morrigan
Nellie W
George Weldon
George Norton
Jim Corbett
A. P. Doane
Onset Gore
Arthur Alley
Lottie Fallis
J. H.richardson
Landseer
George Pool
Albright
J. B. Stultz
Novette
J. E. Holden
Newland
L. W. Wheeler
Crossmatch
Arthur W.robbins
Little Chief
J. Oswald Vogel
Boxer
A. J. Furbush
Vera G
English Lawn Tennis Association issues U S challenge
London secretary G R Mewburnin sent a challenge to America for the international tennis championships. The Dohertys would participate if invited, while English representatives will be chosen after the championship games in Boston.
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London
G. R. Mewburnin
English Lawn Tennis Association
America
Dohertys
Mewburn
Boston
Harvard Yale Challenge Accepted in England
London Feb 20 The Harvard Yale challenge for an athletic meeting with Oxford Cambridge this summer has been received.
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England
London
Harvard
Detroit Signs Clement In Outfield Move
Detroit manager Barrow announced the signing of outfielder Wallace O Clement of Auburn Maine who played last year for Jersey City as Oakes. Jersey City and Eastern league President Powers claim Clement belongs to Jersey City under the reserve rule though no contract with that team has been reported.
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Detroit
Mich
Barrow
Wallace O. Clement
Auburn
Jersey City
Oakes
Powers
Clement
Indoor Tennis Championship Sees Semi Finalists Named
In New York on February 20 the national indoor lawn tennis championship progressed to the singles semi finals with Wylie C. Grant W. B. Cragin Calhoun Cragin and Shepherd Homans reaching that round. The Cragin brothers won the doubles match against Little and partner as Little labored to regain peak form.
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New York
Wylie C. Grant
W. B. Cragin
Calhoun Cragin
Shepherd ‘Homans
Cragin Brothers
Little
Princeton
Squash Championship Opens at Tuxedo Park
The fourth annual amateur squash championship of America begins at Tuxedo Park tomorrow under the Tuxedo Tennis and Racquet Club management. Entries include G. I. Scott New York champion last year, Post 1901 winner, and competitors Alexander Hale Griswold Pyne Hull Douglass Lorillard and Wendell.
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Tuxedo Park
Tuxedo Tennis and Racquet Club
Tuxedo
G. I. Scott
New York
Post
Alexander
Hale
Griswold
Pyne
Hull
Douglass
Lorillard
Wendell
Champion pistol shot Dr. Ashley Webber dies at 40
Dr. Ashley A. Webber, world champion revolver shot and organizer of many contests, died yesterday in Williamsburg New York at his home. Born in Maine he lived in Williamsburg for years and began practicing medicine about 15 years ago. His home housed numerous trophies from his shooting career.
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Williamsburg
N. Y
Ashley A. Webber
Maine
Bill for Big Auto Race in Ireland Passes First Reading
London Feb 20 The House of Commons opened debate on a bill by Mr Scott Montague to authorize the next automobile race for the James Gordon Bennett cup to be run in Ireland.
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London
House of Commons
Scott- Montague
Ireland
Legalizing Auto Race Bill Passes First Reading
London Feb 20 The bill introduced in the House of Commons by Mr Scott to legalize a motor race for the Bennett cup to be run in Ireland passed its first reading today.
Harvard Considers Relay Team For Columbia Indoor Meet
Harvard may send a relay team to the Columbia indoor meet in New York on February 28. The Crimson committee doubts whether to enter a weak squad, with Captain Lightner and Trainer Graham urging caution. If the plan survives, Rust would replace Behr, forming a quartet with Rust, Clerk, Walsh, and Curtis to face Yale.
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Harvard
Columbia
New York
Crimson Athletic Committee
Yale
Rust
Behr
Clerk
Walsh
Curtis
Royal Caledonian Club nets bonspiel win in New York
The Royal Caledonian Club of Scotland curled to a 72 to 64 victory over a mixed American squad from Boston New York and Jersey City in their farewell bonspiel at the St Nicholas skating rink. Boston Curling Club won rink No 2 by 11 to 10.
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New York
Royal Caledonian Club
Scotland
Boston
Jersey City
St. Nicholas
Boston Curling Club
Monte Carlo Chess Round Sees Multiple Results
In the eighth round of the international tournament Wolf defeated Moreau in 47 moves using the Sicilian defense. Schlechter and Taubenhaus drew after 382 moves in a queen's gambit declined. Mieses beat Mason in 41 moves, Marco defeated Reggio in 46 moves, Tarrasch overcame Marshall in 38 moves, and Teichmann beat Albin in 32 moves, all at Monte Carlo.
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Monte Carlo
Wolf
Moreau
Schlechter
Taubenhaus
Mieses
Mason
Marco
Reggio
Ruy Lopez
Tarrasch
Marshall
Teichmann
Albin
Well Known Turfman George V Hawkins Seeks Debt Relief
In an amended petition in U S District Court George V Hawkins the prominent turfman says his debts now total 814610 double his previous estimate. His assets remain $11000 in real property and other holdings.
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Chicago
United States District Court
George V. Hawkins
Corbett questions $25,000 Jeffries purse offer
Nevada bid messenger says Tonopah A C offers $25,000 for a Jeffries Corbett finish fight Corbett states he will accept only if the money is genuine and posted He doubts Tonopah exists or that any athletic club would back the match calling the offer a fake by Jeffries
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San Francisco
Harry Corbett
Tonopah, Nev
A. C
Jeffries
Jim Corbett
Corbett
Nevada
Gans Aims at Welterweights After Lightweight Title Claim
Joe Gans plans to box welterweights and challenged the Matthews Couhig winner, to be decided in Allegheny City, Penn. He says he will test his claim to the lightweight title at 133 to 135 pounds if an opponent accepts.
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New York
Joe Gans
Matthews-Couhig
Allegheny City
Penn
Gans
Frank Erne
Governor Nash Bans Fitzsimmons Show in Ohio
Governor Nash barred champion Jim Jeffries and Robert Fitzsimmons from touring Ohio and canceled all dates. Nelsonville authorities threatened arrest during a sparring exhibition, derailing planned appearances in Mansfield and Piqua.
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Columbus
Jim Jeffries
Robert Fitzsimmons
Ohio
Nash
Nelsonville
Jeffries
Fitzsimmons
Mansfield
Piqua
Free Trial Asthma Treatment Offer By Dr Whetzel
Doctor offers a complimentary test course of treatment to all applicants who describe their case briefly and aid humane work by naming two other asthma sufferers. Request the booklet of particulars in writing for the free trial and provide the address.
Telegrams Cancel Show Engagements Sent to Managers
Telegrams were sent to the managers of the houses where the show was to appear advising them that the engagements were off.
Boxing bill debate stirs New York boxing scene
The piece surveys New York lobbying over a new boxing bill with opposition warning of fake fights and a revival of club boxing. It notes Roosevelt’s past stance, mentions upcoming Criterion Club bouts featuring Gardner, Sweeney, Roach and others, and highlights Lord Dan Murphy’s wealth influence in New England boxing circles.
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New York
Boston
Roosevelt
New York State
Jimmy Gardner
Belfield Walcott
Gardner
Walcott
Patsey Sweeney
Criterion Club
Manchester
Criterion
Joe Kennedy
Pat Roach
Ben Alexander
Jack Riley
Johnny Powers
Johnny Sheehan
Henry Lewis
Washington Street
Atlantic Yacht Club
Caselden
Young Panta
Young Cunea
Young
Sidney
Young Melody
Billy Jordan
John Butter
Jimmy Briggs
Billy Ryan
Atlantica
Lord Washington Murphy
Patsey Sheppard
Denny Kelliher
Jimm Stack
Tommy Boles
Lord Dan
George Gay
New England
Gay
Dan
Lord Dan Murphy
Commodore Denny Murphy
Commodore
Pestiogues
Jimmy Kelly
Fall River
Jimmy Colville
al Smith
United States
Local Lightweight Bout Seen as Major New England Event
Colville, famed referee of Boston and New York, may officiate a local club match. The sport reaches a peak with the Mike Sullivan versus Danny Duane lightweight bout, hailed as the region’s most significant in years. Benon, Rob Roy, notes the bout’s merit and regional impact.
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Jack McAuliffe
Jimmy Carney
Colville
Boston
New York
Mike
Twin) Sullivan
Danny Duane
New England
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
One Turf Case Fails as Matthews Is Released
Ernest Matthews known as Ken Smith was discharged when arraigned in New York court after detectives charged him with turf swindle. He was immediately rearrested by a U S marshal and held on $1000 bail for March 1 examination on charges of using the mails to promote a defraud scheme.
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New York
Ernest Matthews
Ken Smith
Unite States
Matthews
United States
Shields
Special Court to Try Professor Clark Case Denoted
Naunton Feb 20 A special sitting of the Superior Court will be called to try Professor Philip H Clark accused of well poisoning at Assonet The regular term ends today and the trial is expected to be lengthy A second special sitting will be arranged within two or three weeks as the case likely will not finish in one term of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naunton
Superior Court
Philip H. Clark
Clark
Jury Deliberates in Loitering Case in Superior Court
The loitering case in Superior Court was argued by ex Judge Dewey. The defense cited police evidence from the policy department as central. Assistant District Attorney Sughrue defended the officers. Judge Lawton delivered a lengthy charge before the jury retired at 2 10 and did not return before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Dewey
Policy Department
Commonwealth
Boston
Sughrue
Lawton
Winslow Votes Yes On Hoar Bill Question In Congress
Representative Charles H. Winslow of Fitchburg voted yes on admitting the resolution endorsing Senator Hoar's bill in Congress to limit injunctions and define conspiracy, not no as claimed in the Post of February 13.
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Charles H. Winslow
Fitchburg
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Hoar
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