Champion Swimmer of America Wins Sixty Yards Title
FE C Schaeffer of the New York Athletic Club and University of Pennsylvania won the sixty yard swimming championship of America at the Sportsman’s Show last evening. Samuel Avery of the Boston Athletic Association was second after leading most of the final heat. Final time 87 45 seconds.
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FE. C. Schaeffer
New York Athletic Club
University of Pennsylvania
Samuel Avery
Boston Athletic Association
Avery
Schaeffer
S. B. Avery
W. A. Miller
F. A. Wenck
A. H. Weatherspoon
W. IL. Garrison, Jr
Br. S. C
Chickering
E. Cc. Schaeffer
P. Man
Browne & Nichols
Moore
Vr. F
Fish
L. F
Bell
Hooper
R. B
Hull
Melrose High School
Vaughn
Stevens
Bayard
Bunker
Foul
John W. Bowler
Posseymnasium
New Body Admitted to International Cyclists Association
Despatches from Paris report the International Cyclists Association admitted the National Cycling Association of America to full membership replacing the League of American Wheelmen. Sturmey opposed the move and left in a huff, predicting disruption and future trouble for the IC A.
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Paris
International Cyclists’ Association
National Cycling Association of America
League of American Wheelmen
Henry Sturmey
England
Montreal
Sturmey
Blaurock
N.C. A
United States
Ocker
L. A
Ireland
Scotland
N. Cc. A
Wheelmen Seek Baggage Status For Bicycles In Rail Travel
Lawmakers heard from Representatives Reed Frost Frost and others urging that bicycles be carried as baggage by railroads as in Rhode Island and New York. They argued tickets should cover bicycle transport and questioned railroads' excess baggage charges. The hearing adjourned after more testimony from league officials and rail counsel.
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Silas D. Reed
Taunton
George A. Perkins
A. N. Frost
Lawrence
Abbot Bassett
Aaron Wolfson
Massachusetts Division
The
League
Railroad Committee
Rhode Island
New York
Reed
Colonel Benton
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
W. H. Coolidge
Boston & Maine
Frost
Perkins
Legislative Committee
IL. A. W
San Francisco
Massachusetts
Bassett
Wolfson
Coolidge
Bicycle Notes and Local Cycling News
Twenty new members joined the L A W last week with regional representation from New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, Ohio, Michigan, and Rhode Island. Arthur W Porter of Newton plans racing this season and may choose sprinting. his brother Newton will also race. The Massachusetts L A W executive committee reappoints local consuls for the coming year. The Tiger Roadsters hosted a private masquerade in Dorchester. the Vesta Cycle Club plans a second party at Broadway Hall in South Boston tonight.
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New York
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Massachusetts
Ohio
Michigan
Rhode Island
Arthur W. Porter
Newton
Boston
Tiger Roadsters
Bloomfield Hall
Dorchester
Vesta Cycle Club
Broadway Hall
South Boston
National Cycling Association Circuit Opens in July West
The National Cycling Association announces a July start for its grand racing circuit in the West. G G Greenburg, the Western board member, reports ample date applications for the circuit. The race tour spans several Western states to Milwaukee for the grand championships tied to the LAW national meet.
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National Cycling Association
G. G. Greenburg
Board of Control
Milwaukee
War Settlement Reaches Ground Use Agreement in Baltimore
Baltimore, Feb 26 The war ring baseball organizations in Baltimore have amicably settled the dispute over Union Park occupancy for 1900. The Circuit Court No 2 injunction is dissolved. Mr Hanlons company paid over 3600 dollars, the sum reportedly paid by Association members for use of the grounds this season.
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Baltimore
Union Park
Circuit Court No. 2
Coaching shuffle links Yale and Princeton track teams
Coach Robinson, long time minder of the Yale track squad, will switch to Princeton University in a similar role within a few weeks at most. He will oversee preparation and mentoring of athletes during the transition.
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Robinson
Yale
Princeton University
Great Bowling Record of the B A A Team
The B A A quintet of the Gilt Edge League wins its second straight championship after a 14 week season of 30 wins and 12 losses. Captain Hill posted 245 pins. Fred Wood 596 in three strings. Fuller, Smith, Leagate and Hill were top scorers near 170 averages. The team totaled 35 755 pins, with records for team single 89 pins and three-game total 2800 pins.
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America
Charlestown
Fill
Fuller
Smith
Leagate
Hill
Wood
Hutchinson
Fred Wood
Boxing Gossip on Walcott Choynski Fight Sparks Debate
Boston sports column notes mixed opinions on the Walcott versus Choynski bout. It cites Dave Blanchard’s handicap insights and reports rumors of bets and matchmaking, with addresses and club notices interspersed and a tribute to paralyzed editor Harry Weldon.
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Walcott
Tom O'Rourke
Rubes
Choynski
Maneuil Hall
A. C
Jamaica A A defeats in Trade League at Carinths
Jamaica A A suffers a loss to Federal in Trade League last night at Carinths but wins the final game. Federal showed strong form and posted a total of 2558 pins in the series with Jamaica rallying for a last game victory aided by a stumble by Federal. The Brokers League matches concluded with two out of three games as the rule.
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Pearson
Rv. F
Snyder
1. F
Field
Dailey
R. B
McIntosh Coulter
D. Ps
Gloucester
Lowel
Roblin
Gerry
Friend
Coulter
J. C. Paige
Travelers
Carpenters
Bennett
Paige Rollers
Edwards
Burke
Paige
Ryland
Carpenter
Jamaica A. A
Carinth’s
Bcores
eTwo
Brokers
USGA to discuss funding for championship tour events
At the New York meeting tomorrow night the United States Golf Association will discuss providing financial aid to clubs hosting the three championship tournaments. Last year deficits were covered by checks to each club and the outcome may fix the association’s contribution toward expenses, letting clubs arrange accordingly.
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United States Golf Association
New York
Rice Chosen for Subway Project Leader in New York
Boston engineer George S. Rice was named deputy chief engineer for New Yorks rapid transit works with a $7 000 annual salary. Commissioners ordered $25 million for tunnel construction and $1.5 million for terminals and real estate while studying an extension from City Hall to South Ferry and under the East River to Brooklyn. Groundbreaking remarks by contractor McDonald referenced St Patricks Day as the starting joke turned plan.
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New York
Rapid Transit Commissioners
Board of Estimate
City Hall
South Ferry
Brooklyn
Rapid Transit Railroad
George S. Rice
Parsons
Rice
Harvard
Boston
Aqueduct Commission
Rapid Transit Board
McDonald
Patrick
St Alphonsus Hall Dedication Draws Large Attendance
The new St Alphonsus Hall held a crowded dedication last night with two parts a formal address and a concert. Speakers included Michael J Dwyer and Father Frawley who praised efforts to build the hall. The Boston Festival Orchestra opened the program and soloists performed including Annette Welsh McMunn and William Ludwig.
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St. Alphonsus Hall
James Mahoney
St. Alphonsus Association
Frank J. Kelter
Young Men’s Mission Church Association
Father Frawley
Mission Church
Michael J. Dwyer
Dwyett
Boston Festival Orchestra
Annette Welsh McMunn
Jeanne d'Arc
William Ludwig
Lasell Reunion Brings Alumni To Vendome
More than fifty Lasell Seminary alumni and former teachers gathered at the Vendome for the mid winter reunion. Professor C Bragdon president of the seminary returned from California to address the group and Mrs. Samuel T Conant presided. Bragdon will likely head back to California after the June commencement.
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Lasell Seminary
New England
Vendome
Bragdon
California
Samuel T. Conant
Boston luncheon to host Sir Charles Tupper ex premier of Canada
The Canadian Club of Boston will entertain Sir Charles Tupper ex premier of Canada at a luncheon on Tuesday afternoon March 6. Tickets may be obtained at the office of the secretary 228 Washington street.
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Boston
Charles Tupper
Canada
Washington Street
Russian Prince Buys Basilan Island in Philippine Group
Pittsfield, Feb 26. Prince Ponnapowski of San Francisco reports the purchase of Basilan, an island southeast of Mindanao, by an agent in Manila. The island, about twenty miles long, is bought for its pearl fisheries and hemp trade. Price said to be 609 dollars.
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Pittsfield
Basilan
Mindanao
Princeol Ponnapowski
San Francisco
Standard Electric Company
George Crocker
Poland
Manil
Philippin Commission
Baasg
General Carriage Company to boom South Worcester plant
The General Carriage Company of New York with a 200900000 capital gains control of a large South Worcester machinery plant after recent Providence papers. The firm will hire about 700 workers initially, assembling automobile parts at Worcester site. Cyrus Field Judson serves as president and Edwin Gould is a major stockholder in the deal.
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Worcester
General Carriage Company of
New York
South Worcester
Providence
General Carriage Company
Cyrus Field Judson
Cyrus W. Field
Edwin Gould
General Leonard Wood
Expres
South Worceser
Wachusett Boat Club Plans Paris Regatta Tour
Wachusett Boat Club of Worcester will send a crew to the Paris international regatta this summer. A new shell from Davy of Cambridge is on order. Likely crew members include Edward H. Ten Eyck, Charles H. Lewis, Cornelius Daly, and Thomas Johnson with Ten Eyck aiming for the singles and pairing with Lewis for the doubles. James A. Ten Eyck will coach the team in Worcester.
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Worcester
Wachsett Boat Club
Paris
Davy
Cambridge
Edward H. Ten Eyck
Charles H. Lewis
Cornelius Daly
Thomas Johnson
Ten Eyck Wil B
Lewis
Wechusett
National
James A. Ten Eyck
Annepolis
Wachusett Four
Nichols to Lead Yale Varsity Candidates in New Haven
Charley Nichols the Boston pitcher will go to New Haven tomorrow and take charge of Yale varsity candidates. About 150 hopefuls compete for the various positions. They will work in the cage if weather allows outdoor practice.
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Charley Nichols
Boston
New Haven
Wil
Yale
Meriden Waterbury Lawrence Lynn Salem Fall River Scores
The fragment lists multiple city pairings with numbers and letters indicating scores or codes: Meriden Meriden 5 Waterbury 11 Lawrence Lawrence 6 East mouth Fleur Lynn Lynn 3 Clinton L Salem Salem 10 Plymouth 1 Fall River Fall River 11 New Haven &.
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Meriden
Waterbury
Lawrence
Eastmouth
Lynn
Clinton
Salem
Plymouth
Fall River
New Haven
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Liverpool
Tremont Street
Duquesne A. C
B. J. Schaeffer
I. B. Schaeffer
U. P
W. ©. Miller
E. (. Schaeffer
Vv. P
W. (. Miller
W. L. Garrison
Basket Ball
C. J. P. Lucas
Craven
G. A
F. Crowley
W. Lyrich
TD. Shea
D. Holden
J. Fitzpatrick
C. McCarthy
Melrose High
Browne and Nichols
R. F
Canney
International Association
Stormey
Arrew Brand
Esdale
Cluett
Peabody & GO
Makers
Garry
Princeton
S. Insurance
B. J. Legate
Warren Hill
Frank Fuller
George Smith
Bowler
Plimpton Senor
Ward
Sir Barker Weno
Russell
Jackson
Ease
Au Penter & Son
Kirkpatrick
Ade Perkins
Elder
Sewers Campbell
A. Bowler
Eynon
Nutt
R.eee
Sane
Oh Mackie
Murphy
Dexter
Barclay
Sudbury
Charles Heackler
Curtis & Sanger
Curtis & Sanger, Towler
Harvey
Sutterfield
Kennedy
Dana
Brauner
Chase & Barstow
O Haskins
Duncan Seer
Harris
Beckman
Grant
Charles Hnackler
T'th Dooley
Gallagher
Uot Marshall
SG SA
Zag Tuckerman
Stone & CO
Goldsmith
Sweetser
Bennett Seeee
Patterson
Clancey
East Boston
Steve Mahoney
Bloomingdale Street
Chelsea
Daniel F. Leahy
Chelsea Street
Jack Lee
Sandy Ferguson
W. Refers
Harry Mulholland
D. Anderson
Newton Highlands
Horace C. Ryan
G. F. Kelly
Norwood
R. A
George Godfrey
Hanover Street
D. R
Roxbury
Wilcott
Hugh Winters
Bantams
Harry Boles
Scotty Coyne
Fred Brycon
Johnny Sheehan
Shawmuts
Boles
Faneuil Frail A. C
Harry Weldon
Waltham
Boston Kennel Club
Dick Crowley
the Cedar A. C
Faye
Kid Haley
Joe Clifford
Hines
Federals
Coughlin
Scully Eee Glynn
Sos Sumner
Gordon Ee
J. A . Howler
T'd
Drew Ener
Currier
Cee Sore
Withington Seer
Foster
van Nostrand
Bunker Hill
Lasell Reunion
Sir Charles Tupper
Price
Tay
Wachusett
Nichols
Dr. Sanden
R. A. Sanden
Tremont St
Boston, Mass
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