Close Finish Shifts Amateur Bowling Series Standings
Three teams Newton Newtowne and Dudley lead the Amateur Bowling Series with four weeks left in the schedule. Dudley rises to joint first, while Warren Hill sidelined by injury. Matches this week include Newtowne vs Unicorn and Dudley vs Commercial shaping final outcomes.
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Newton
Newtowne
Dudley
Warren Hill
Unicorn
Roxbury
Nown
Arlington
Boston Athletic Asso
Charlestown Club
Artillery Asso
Commercial Club
Calumet Club
Old Dorchester Club
Arlington Boat Club
Armstrong
Charlestown
Tower
Harding
999Th Artillery Association
Pray
Newton Club
Pe Aae
Eek
PUL Ae Aan Sae
Hales Oe Ks Oe
Saunders
Bouton Ee AG Als Oo Sre
Ek Nos
Gee Et
Yp Canes AG Ae
Hales
Newtowne Club
Edouels C'S
Ehoo
Lids Perkins, Commercial Club
Buntin
Scully
Mssrs
Tee
Webster
National League magnates discuss protections and captains
Deliberations in New York hint at a mutual agreement with the Protective Association. Herman Long is named Boston N I captain to lead with energy, while Chicago's Loftus favors Bobby Lowe for his club. Clarke of Pittsburgh remains central to league talks as players seek approved changes.
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National League
New York
Fifth Avenue
Protective Association
Boston
Herman Long
Boston N. I
Herman
Long
Loftus
Chicago
Bobby Lowe
Lowe
Messrs
Soden
Conant
Billings
Bill
Clarke
South End
Tean
Baltimore
Pool tournament heats up at Hub rooms on Court Street
The Hub rooms on Court street host a pool tournament drawing strong interest. Sherman upset De Oro on Saturday night, Stofft beating ex-Champion Clearwater moves him into the top five alongside De Oro Eby Sherman and Clearwater. Tonight Stofft faces Irving Long, a top-tier nerves player, as the race narrows toward a final showdown.
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Court Street
Sherman
de Oro
Stofft
Dark Horse
Chamson Clearwater
Rero
Stubbs
Eby
Clearwater
Irving Long
Cambridge Amateur Athletes Enter Cambridgeport Gym Meet
Cambridgeport Gymnasium hosts a multi event athletic meet tonight with 880 yard runs and team races. Notable participants include Frank Kanaly of the C A and Bart Sullivan of the Catholic Y M C A and several college and school entrants from Tufts St Alphonsus A A Malden Y M C A and Somerville High School.
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Cambridgeport Gymnasium Association
Cambridgeport
Frank Kanaly
C. A
Bart’’ Sullivan
St. Alphonsus A. A
Bradford Boat Club
Somerville High
Tufts
Williams Minot
Noble & Greenough
H. H. Parker
Hopkinson
Charles Maguire
J. A. Queeney
G. R. Spofford
Tufts College
J. B. Roy
Malden Y. M
I. A. Coleman
F. C. Tulynch
Cathedral Y. BM. G. A
R. J. McDonald
A. A. McDonald
Manuelina
J. C. White
Dick Grant
F. Brine
Oxford
A. A
H. Purcell
Somerville High School
Allan Mower
Camb. Y. M. C. A
H. W. Kenway
Newton High School
Ting
W. JF. Macfarlane
T. Murphy
R. L. Nason
C. A. Galaeneass
W. O. Kennard
Tutts
William Greenough
E. M St. Joseph’s A. H
Camb. Y. M. C. A. Minot, Noble and Karnsworth, Jr
Dexter
W. T. Carleton
Leroy Evans
D. J. O'Connor
Cambridge
W. J. Crain
J. F. Glennon
C. J. P. Lucas
Co. J. Sweeney
R. F. Smith
William Minot
Charles
Holt
E. M. Farnsworth
R. Winsor
R. W. Walker
F. M. Rothwell
W. A. Clark
T. A. Wheelock
W. Graham
Clerk
Harvard A. A
Malcolm Williams
G. G
Thomas Kennedy
St. Alphonus A. A
A. H. Shea
F. G. Jackson
Cambridge Y. M. C. A
W. J. Macfarlane
Arthur Murphy
A. B. Mayhew
Joseph H. Mason
F. S Cummings
William Jennings
S. H
R . F. Smith
Hugh C. McGrath
St. Joseph's A. A
TE. B. Hynes
C. McCarthy
Frank Crowley
Camb
Frank Glaser
J. W. Roberts
W. J. Lynch
J. H. Jordan
W. J. Keville
A. Needham
C. J Sweeney
G. A
Story
J. M. School
Albert Peterson
Nobie & Greenough
Robert E. Mason A. Wheelock
H. A. Gidney
Malden Y. M. C. A
L. J. Cowell
George J. Meville
Charlestown
A. T. Nickson
S. W Winslow
John H. Farley
St. Joseph's
D. J. McCarthy
C. F. Huiman
Boston
William Hugh
Minot
Noble & Green
C. P. Scoboria
W. M. Joy
L. T. Wallis
Boston Latin School
H. W. Robertson
Somerville
A. G. Waters
John B. Roy
M. B. Webb
D. J. Buckley
Tufts Noble
Somerville High College
Albert F. School
John B. Maguire
A. TD. Mason
Charles Holt
G. S. Daxter
W. S. Carleton
Pres. Bigelow
A .A
Arthur Murphy, Jr
W. OO. Kennard
George B. Chase
J. H. Amsbury
Roxbury High School
F. S. Cummings
C. D. Southworth
Ammie Brown
A. F. Erickson
College
E. McCarthy
Malden High School
L. W. Summer
William Bramdale
F. Smith
FF. Sanford
Burdett College
R. W. Robbins
William F. Chase
H Smith
Odie
Dba Kaeeeonen
Bree
St. Joseph A. A
E. B. Hynes
St To Aya
A. §. Haverty
C. Ga
J. M. Story
W. D. Eaton
F. Doherty
A. B. Harlow
Il. S
L. I. Keyes
Somerville Hi
Louisa F. Murphy
R. E. Nason
Rules For Boston Horse Show Hunter And Jumper Classes
The Boston horse show executive committee outlines rules for hunter and jumper events. Riders ride in catalogue order. each fence must be jumped twice. If a fence is refused, two more trials are allowed. a refusal after that leads to disqualification. Weights: 140 pounds minimum for hunters and jumpers, 125 pounds for jumping ponies. If a horse breaks a fence, it may be retried once before elimination. Fences are arranged around the ring with specific heights and designs for Nos. 1 and 2 and wings on all fences.
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Boston
Ladies Kennel show prizes at Boston event
The Ladies Kennel Association of America announces prize cups for its upcoming Boston show. Open to members only are several challenge cups including those donated by Mrs. Clarence H. Mackay, William C. Whitney, and August Belmont, among others, with additional cups by various donors.
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Boston
Ladies’ Kennel Association of America
Clarence H. Mackay
William C. Whitney
Vancroft
One-Eyed Connolly: Boston’s Ring Legend Faces Fading Fights
New York tale recalls the pugilist known as One-Eyed Connolly. A Boston icon and world figure in boxing, he never paid to enter gates, adapted to repeal era, and survived with iron nerve. He charms crowds with cockney, Irish brogue, and hard luck charm.
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New York
Connolly
Boston
America
England
Australia
Cork
Squire Abington
Charley Mitchell
Hoffman House
Squire
Carson City
Dan Stuart
Stuart
Dan
Chicago
Parson Davies
Davies
Par
Crash
Tenderloin
Corbett’s
McCoy's
Sullivan's
Sharkey’s
Tom O’rourke
Wrestling Epidemic Surges Across United States Pulse
The piece notes rising interest in wrestling eclipsing boxing in major cities and here. Ernest Roeber, America's champion, challenges all comers with a $50 forfeit and $1000 a side clashes, while Parker refuses unrestricted matches against Corbett's unknown. Local wrestlers like Tracey Moran and Rob Roy are active, with forthcoming matches and statements from Frank Moran and others.
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United States
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Louisville
Cincinnati
Ernest Roeber
America
Paul Pons
Roeber
Old Howard
World Girdling cyclist Harry Lee entertains Press Cycling Club
Harry Lee, famed globe trotter, spoke of 20000 miles in 360 days around U S borders, beating Tom Winder's record by 16 days. He recounted near misses with tramps, a wedding story, and hints of a rising Michael in Wales lineage. He noted rider-manager contract tensions and board oversight for fairness.
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Harry Lee
Press Cycling Club
United States
Tom Winder
New York
Leo
Michael
James
Wales
Jimmy
Lrngers
Ot Cie Revice Association
John F. Turner
Tne Joh
Mierd
Chee
Kennedy
LL Afiehnel
Questi P
Dave Shafer
Coorelon
Jay Eaton
Orland Sovenson
Vallisburg
Investi
Water cooled motors and pacing tandems dominate racing talk
The board of control weighs water cooled methods and air cooled motors for tandem pacing as racers discuss who can compete. Officials consider new designs with water jackets and larger water supply to boost performance while the field faces uncertain training and organization shifts.
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Aesetts
Eddie Mastyn
Harry Woodbury
Th Martyn
McMonnell
Woodbury
Consul Belding
As York
Board of Control
Lost Beef on Hoof in Brighton Barn Mystery
A farmer seeks his red and white cow missing after a promise of fresh hay. Boston police and Brighton guards search snowy fields and Common streets by lantern light, hoping for a hint of the wandering Moolie amid a tale of a missing cow.
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Lawson
Watts
Boston
Warren
Brighton
Moolie
Hunt For Wandering Red and White Cow In Boston Brighton
Boston and Brighton police pursue a lost red and white cow owned by Mr Lawson a Brighton resident. He bought the cow in Brighton market and fears it was slaughtered for beef after a fruitless search through Fenway and near Mrs Jack’s palace. Lawson vows to buy his next cow CG OQ D.
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Moolie
Fenway
Jack
Lawson
Prophecy of Pope Death Tied to Verdi Tale
Rome reports a tale that when Pope was archbishop at Perugia an old woman warned him to beware Verdi. She said the Pope would die thirty days after Verdi and be forgotten while Verdi’s name endures. The Pope recalled Verdi’s death on January 27 and noted fate could strike on a Tuesday thirty days later.
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Rome
Perugia
Verdi
Monsignor
Victor Emanuel II
Fierce Southeast Gale Hits Halifax Coastal Waters
A heavy gale battered Halifax Nova Scotia with wind shifting from southeast to west. Wires deranged and a dangerous cross sea formed along the coast as barometer dipped to .87 at 3 PM.
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Halifax
N. S
Rabbi Fleischer Addresses Citizenship Class on Jewish Life
Rabbi Charles Fleischer of Temple Adath Israel spoke to the citizenship class at South Congregational Church at noon. He discussed "Pacts and Fictions About the Jews" and challenged queer notions while describing ancient and contemporary Jewish life. Rev. Edward Cummings led morning services and preached a sermon.
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Charles Fleischer
Temple Adath Israel
South Congregational Church
Edward Cummings
Boston Theatre concert draws large audience with popular music
A large audience attended the sixth popular music concert at the Boston Theatre last evening. The program featured the celebrated First Regiment Band and was assisted by Caro Gordon Leigh, Thomas E. Clifford, Louise Horner, George Qdell, Gordon Eldrich, Master Freddie Curran, Fred P. Rogers, and Robert A. Deuel, earning liberal applause and frequent encores.
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Boston Theatre
First Regiment
Caro Gordon Leigh
Thomas E. Clifford
Louise Horner
George Qdell
Gordon Eldrich
Freddie Curran
Fred P. Rogers
Robert A. Deuel
John L Sullivan Recalls Candid Stage Return Ambitions
New York evolving portrait of John L Sullivan reveals how a famed fighter recalls making Sara Bernhardt faint in Sydney, notes on meeting presidents and notables, and hints at a return to the stage after a life in saloons. He praises figures from Grover Cleveland to Teddy Roosevelt and reflects on a broad network of influence and friendship.
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New York
John L. Sullivan
Sara Bernhardt
Sydney
New South Wales
Sara
Her Majesty's Theatre
Mary Anderson
Mr. Sullivan
Edwin Booth
Lawrence Barrett
Booth
John
Edward VII
Edward
Prince of Wales
White House
Cleveland
Grover
Hendricks
McKinley
John Sherman
Springfield
Sherman
Sullivan
Roscoe Conkling
James G. Blaine
Arlington Hotel
Washington
Maine
Richard Croker
Admiral Dewey
Buffalo
Colonel Cody
P. T. Barnum
Adam Forepaugh
Teddy Roosevelt
sMonSs
Teddy
Jay Gould
George
Billy Madden
Joe Hooker
John D. Long
Navy
Mr. Long
Massachusetts
William E. Rosnelle
the Bay Att
Hyde Park Man Rescued After Snowstorm Near Peters Estate
Peter Reardon of Hyde Park, 44, nearly perished in a Saturday snowstorm. Found exhausted around midnight, he is hospitalized with both feet badly frozen. Doctors fear possible amputation, but hope to save his feet. He traveled through the Peters estate woods to reach home.
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Peter Reardon
Hyde Park
City Hospital
Reardon
Peters Estate
Post Champion in Squash Second Annual Championship
In New York on February 24, William Post defeated T Suffern Tailor two games to one to win the J Henry Smith cup and a $100 prize at the second annual Squash of America finals held by the Tuxedo Tennis and Racquet Club. George Standing of New York beat Art Moore of Tuxedo 15 11 15 12 for the professional title.
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New York
T. Suffern Tailor
Tuxedo
William Post
Art Moore
Spinning Sleigh Race Draws Mass of Spectators at Spy Pond
A brisk half mile ice race on Spy Pond drew a crowd of over 2000 along a close packed lane from Arlington Centre to Belmont. Horses on spidery sleighs thundered by as finishers led by George Lowe and teammates drew cheers while officials were absent.
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Arlington
Spy Pond
Casey House
Arlington Boat Club
Pleasant Street
Arlington Centre
Belmont
George Lowe
Lindsey Hall
Arthur Co. Symmes
H. T. Bigelow
Medford
H. L. Alderman
Lexington
Gus” Hastings
Brownmont
Samuel Hastings
Mr. Sexton
Somerville
Mr. Phinney
P. H. Byron
West Medford
Ed McGrath
Mary M
Chester Pike
Samuel Dinsmore
Winchester
H. H. Leighton
Jeffries saga lingers as boxing notes stir debates
A Boston reader quotes a letter claiming Jeffries will not fight again unless a win is guaranteed and hints at a late summer or fall clash with Bob Fitzsimmons. The writer also critiques defensive fighting, praises brains over brute power, and mentions other boxers including Sharkey Rogers Connolly and Sullivan’s views on the sport.
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Jeffries
Brady People
Brady
Jeff
Bob Fitzsimmons
Post
St. Jack
Young Bernstein
Joe Farrell
Dorchester
Kid Rogers
Jack O’donnell Sharkey
Rogers
New England
Young Saxe
Portland
Tom Sharkey
Sharkey
John L. Sullivan
Sullivan
London
Terry McGovern
Terry
Brooklyn
Fingland
Co. &S
Cabot Street
J. S
Washington Street
Jack McAuliffe
Harry Gilmore
Corbett
Mitchell
Pelawan
B. H. Bynton
Rob Roy
Cash Offer for Fair Estate in San Francisco
News reports that Senator James J. Far's will included restrictions to keep a large sum from his three children Charles Jessie and Virginia In a plan by major life insurance companies the children could receive up to 80 percent of their eventual shares now The estate valued at 12 million dollars at his death has grown to about 18 million dollars making each child eligible for roughly 4 8 million dollars on short notice
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Cal
James 3
Charles
Jessie
Virginia
Oelrichs
W. SK. Vanderbilt
Ufa
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