Local bowling leagues see shifts in top spots and records
Commercial slides to third after three losses in Amateur League while Newton and B. A. A. fight for first. Mystic Valley and other leagues show Charlestown and Towanda leading, with individual feats by Marston Orne and Winchester. Multiple clubs post high strings, averages, and three-string totals across divisions.
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Commercial
Newton
Esee
Old Dorchester
Dudley
Buntin
Grover
Pray
Charlestown
Arlington Boat Club
Calumet
Towanda
Marston
Orne
Rankin
Marden
Old Belfry
Medford
Newtowne
Arlington Peat
Calumet Club
Sevead
Booth A. A
Cccesseeesess
Newtowne Club
E.eeees
Old Belfry Club
Seseeeseeeesees
A. Aissecarsresserseccesss
A. A Marden
Littlefield
Butters
Winchester
Gillette
Lincoln
Smith
Brooks
Conti
Southwell
Whittemore
A. B
Beane Tee
Ware
Sir Acsates
Thomas
Jennings
Wetherbee
Homer
Watts
Durgin
Moreton
Norwood
Webster
South Boston
Hyde Park
Websters
Boylston
Shoals
Lane
Mandeville
Mason
Rea
Sullivan
Schwender
Arnold
Las
Clark
Nichols
Ewovscpsveseoassssesa
Ea Oagty Kinsman
Wright
Dalton
Benjamin
Nichola
Fisher
Faulkner
Casewell
Fis Thomas
Kilton
Dillon
Houghton
Farmers Wood
House
Mae Huckins
Tyng Becomes World Record Holder Harvard Hercules
Harvard sophomore Arthur Tyng, 19, astonished athletics by breaking the intercollegiate strength record by almost 300 points. He stands 5 feet 9 inches, 159 pounds, with a balanced, muscular build formed through self-made training.
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Arthur Tyng
Harvard
Herbert
Tyng
Matches This Week Amateur League Standings
A dense schedule lists games across multiple leagues this week. Matches include Newton at Old Dorchester Dudley at Arlington Newtowne at Calumet Charlestown at Commercial and more across Mystic Valley Suburban Interclub New Century Commercial and Mercantile leagues with various Tuesday Wednesday and Friday fixtures noted.
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Pei Ares Eter Old Belfry Club
Eee
Seeure Cher’ Medford Club
Wegtown Oud
Cceseeeeeesseueres
Newtowne Club
Seeeeeeeseees Towan UD
Arlington Boat Club
Eeeuee Ease
Calumet Ub
New Century League
Newton
Old Dorchester
Dudley
Arlington
Newtowne
Calumet
Charlestown
Commercial
Mystic Valley League
Old Belfry
Medford
Towanda
Suburban Interclub League
Colonial
Jameson
Cochato
South Boston
Boylston
Roslindale
Mercantile League
Clapp & Tilton
Brown Durrell Co
Standard Clothing Co
Smith, Patterson & Co
Rice, Sayward & Whitten
C. A. Browning & Co
Webster
Iston
Meyers
Carruth
Hub
Tay
Suburban
Keene and Whitney Battle for Turf Supremacy in Britain
New York dispatch details James R. Keene and W. C. Whitney preparing for a major turf season in England. Keene claims the strongest American stable ever seen in Britain with Conroy Cap and Bells, Olympian and Noonday stakes winners, and Nasturtium set for the Derby against Keene’s Kearsarge and Cheviro. Whitney fields about 15 horses at Heath House including Kilmarnock II Volodyovski and Nasturtium, who sails for England aboard the Minnehaha. The two magnates seek Derby glory and classic wins, valuing honor over money and aiming to crowd rivals from the post.
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New York
James R. Keene
W. C. Whitney
England
Keene
Great Britain
Whitney
Nasturtium
Mr. Keene
Mr. Whitney
Conroy
Volodyovski
Chacornac
Olympian
Noonday
Heath House
Kilmarnock II
Kearsarge
Cheviro
Keene and Whitney
Sharkey Maher bout to decide Irish title in Philadelphia
Tom Sharkey and Peter Maher meet January 17 at the Industrial Club of Philadelphia to claim the Irish championship. Both fighters previously claimed the title, with police interfering in past attempts. A Sharkey victory would clear the path to a later world title bout against Jim Jeffries.
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Sharkey-Maher
Philadelphia
Tom Sharkey
Peter Maher
Industrial Club
Sharkey
Lavis Elected F O E President in City Meeting
At a meeting of the Fraternal Order of Eagles on Eliot street Charles J Lavis was elected president for the coming year amid strong rivalry between two factions making the vote unusually decisive.
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Order of Eagles
Fraternal
Eliot Street
Charles J. Lavis
Heto
Contin
The
Collins Gets Dineen Signs with Boston Americans
The baseball picker ends weeks of conflicting reports by signing to play next season with the Boston Americans, deserting the Boston Nationals.
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Boston Nationals
Boxing Gossip From The Post Sporting Office
Boxers Jim Hall and Harry Forbes feature in Chicago prospects with Egan of Brookline seeking a 110 pound bout with Kid Abbott of Somerville. Ruhlin fight comments are quoted as edifying. Edward Atherton challenges any middleweight at 158 pounds. manager Tutty seeks wrestlers nationwide. Charlie O Rourke and Frank Scott urged to call at the Post sporting office tonight.
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Jim" Hall
Chicago
Harry
Forbes Sts
Jack
Egan
Brookline
Abbott
Somerville
Post Sporting Office
Jeffrias
Ruhlin
Edward Jr. Atherton
Charles . Tutty
The
Rochester Herald
Rochester Herald. Mr. Tutty
Charlie O'Rourke
Frank Scott
the Post
T o'Alock
Entre Nous Club Ball Tonight at Paine Memorial Hall
The Entre Nous Club hosts its sixth annual ball at Paine Memorial Hall this evening. Notable members include Councilmen Flanagan and McDermott, Senator Fitzgerald, and Representative Mackey. The club, active in South End business and politics, expects high attendance aided by committee reports and support from General Court colleagues. Club officers are McDermott president, Murphy vice president, Curley recording secretary, Duggan financial secretary, Tynan treasurer, and Williams sergeant-at-arms.
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Entre Nous Club
Paine Memorial Hall
South End
Flanagan and
McDermott
William T. A. Fitzard
Thomasackey
Fitzgerald
Mackey
James F. McDermott
William Murphy
Charles Curley
Thomas F. Duggan
Thomas J. Tynan
Joseph Williams
Arma
Fastest Records for 1901 by Trotters and Pacers
A catalog of race records for 1901 horses across TROTTERS and PACERS with multiple ages and sires. Includes names such as Prelatess, Peter Stirling, Bieata, Boraima, Dolly Dillon, Crescens, The Abbot, Eleata, Miss McClintock, Silver Coin, Audubon Boy, Dan Patch, Prince Alert, Mazette, Shadow Chimes and their sires like Ponce de Leon, Dexter Prine, Boreal, Sidney Dillon, Joe Patchen, Crown Prince, Tennessee Wilkes, Ashland Wilkes, Steinway, GAIA.
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Trotters
Ponce de Leon
Seecees
Peter Stirling
Baronmore
Bieata
Dexter Prince
Boraima
Boreal
Dolly Dillon
B. m
Sidney Dillon
Steinway
C. c
J. J. Audubon
Dan Patch
B. H
Joe Patchen
Prince Alert
B. G
Crown Prince
Jeffries Joins Burlesque Tour In 1908 Stadium Stage
Heavyweight champion James J. Jeffries signs with a burlesque company led by Bdla Rush and William Delaney. He will perform in Fall River and other cities meeting local challengers and touring with Jack Jeffries when not debating Sharkey Fitzsimmons and rivals.
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New York
Terrence McGovern
James J. Jeffries
Rush
William Delaney
Fall River
Mass
Jeffries
Jack Jeffries
Sharkey
Fitzsimmons
Tennis Men to Invade England in Show of Strength
Arrangements are under way for a squad of America's finest tennis players to travel to England next summer to compete for international trophies. Among those likely to join are William A. Larned Dwight Davis Holcombe Ward Malcolm D. Whitman Neal Wright and William J. Clothier. Whitman plans to play in major championships both at home and abroad this year after limited action last season.
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America
England
William A. Larned
Dwight Davis
Holcombe Ward
Malcolm D. Whitman
Neal Wright
William J. Clothier
Whitman
New England Cyclists Set $1000 Trophy Scheme
Ten principal New England cycle tracks plan a seasonal trophy fund. Each owner subscribes $100 and $2.50 weekly, creating a brassard worth about $1000. The winner of the April 19 Charles River Park meet receives it and must defend it biweekly. A weekly $235 pool supports the prize, and the rider with most wins becomes permanent proprietor at season end.
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New England
Charles River Park
Columbus Associates Install North End Officers
The Columbus Associates of the North End named T. Farrell as president N. J. Cavanaro as vice president Joseph Venuti treasurer James Lambert financial secretary Fred Cavanaro corresponding secretary Isadore Albertini recording secretary Charles Repetto sergeant at arms and a board of directors including N. J. Cavanaro Parodi Joseph L. Cavanaro Joseph Granaro Jr John Repetto and John Rogers along with a janitor. After the meeting the group visited ex president J Bernesoain who had just wed Bertha Roma a North End young woman.
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Columbus Associates
North End
T. Farrell
N. J. Cavanaro
Joseph Venuti
James Lambert
Fred Cavanaro
Isadore Albertini
Charles Repetto
F. Parodi
Joseph L. Cavanaro
Joseph Granaro, Jr
John Repetto
John
W. W. Coe sails for England next Wednesday
New item notes hammer expert W. W. Coe will sail for England next Wednesday. The Boston Poultry Association schedules its seventh annual exhibition in the Mechanics' building starting January 14 and running five days. The Quaker bowling team seeks amateur competition in Boston and vicinity and lists captain E Riley with address at the Quaker Club Rogers Street South aston.
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W. W. Coe
England
Boston Poultry Association
Mechanics
Quaker
Cor 4
Mesare
Riley
Glynn
Cook
Steley
Conley
Boston
E. Riley
Quaker Club
Rogers Street
Southaston
F. A
Haverhill
McCusker Seeks Delay on English Channel Challenge
Swimmer James L. McCusker says in a Post letter that backer is out of town for a week, delaying the $5000 English Channel challenge accepted by Henry 8. Horan. He promises to notify Horan and proceed with the match when backer returns.
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James L. McCusker
the Post
Henry 8
Jim Hall in Hospital Puget? Lung Trouble in Cincinnati
Jim Hall, a well known Australian pugilist, was taken to a hospital in Cincinnati Ohio on January 5 suffering from lung trouble. Physicians said there was no danger.
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Cincinnati
Jim Hall
Cyclists Seek Clarification Over Six Day Finish
Referee Kelsey weighs the Park Square Garden finish amid clash of charges by McFarland Freeman Gougoltz and rivals. Leander and McLean accuse team tactics, while Gougoltz and Champion defend, as riders await decision and prize payouts. McLean sustains a fractured collarbone and vows to retire from six day racing.
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Kelsey
Park Square Garden
McFarland
Freeman
Gougoltz
Hugh McLean
Leander
the Garden
McLean
McFarland and Freeman
Geugoltz
Myself
Medrexan
Gengoltz
MrFarland
Rutz
Gongoltz
Tom Eck
McFarland and
Albert Champion
Ruta
Philadelphia
Ruiz
Whist Tournament at Harvard Opens Jan 1
The Harvard Whist Club will hold a university wide tournament starting Monday January 1. Silver loving cups will be awarded to the winning pair and the team that earns the best showing against Yale will be chosen from top finalists.
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Harvard Whist Club
Yale
Institute A A basketball clash with Maynard tonight
The Institute A A basketball team of East Cambridge will contest with the fast Maynard team tonight on the former's court. The game is expected to be fast and exciting. After the game the Institute Basket Ball Association will offer dancing until late. Knox, formerly of Maynard, has joined the Institute team and will face his former teammates.
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Institute A. A
East Cambridge
Maynard
Institute Basket Ball Association
Knox
Institute
Harvard Camera Club Announces February Photo Exhibition
The Harvard Camera Club has arranged a photographic exhibition in mid February with no single subject limited. Medals will be awarded to the two best images and honorable mention given to others deemed worthy.
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Harvard Camera Club
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Bankers’ League
Bank
Old Colony Trust
Redempion
Old Colony
Redemption
Shawmut
Puritan
International Trust
Bowker
Dwinnell
Pork Packers’ League
Pork Packers
Armour & Co
J. P. Squire & Co
Boston Packing and Provision Company
Boston Packing & Prov
North P. & P. Co
Swift & Co
Nelson Morris & Co
Marketmen’s League
Nate
Candle Pin League
Grueve
Murray
Twin
Boyiston
Joy
Pang
Ebster
Williams
Botte Pin League
Moyers
Mt. Pleasant
Ct. Barne
Ceceesncenssoeecress
Stoughton
Cable
Cccesceseececessres
Saneee Revere
Av'ze
Newton Wenneeweeeeneenee
Commercial Eeeeneee Il
Opth A. Aveeesereee
Newtowne Aeae
Arlington B. Cc
Calumetee Il
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Perkins
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Saunders
Ainsworth
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Fuller
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Hyde Dark
Webster Heere Weet Ewes
Independents
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Waters
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Linton
Independent
Young
Yiston
Gam
Sampson
Republiees
Tobey
Shaw
Ashendon
Old Going
Langley
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International
Dresser
Puritan Trust
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Use
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Stone
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Carrut
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Sudbury
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Wilby
Jefferson
James Lavin
Strin
Ate
Hubee
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Aenene Lawson
Alston Bauex
Weel
Prospect
Jameson Sear
Inman
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Watertown
Poon Cluett
Haurst
Sale Ma Arrow
Sayanele Ia
Ea & CO
Hercules
Hall
Cochems
Allis
Minnesota
North Shore
Broadway
Beacon
Murray & Irwin
McCarthy
Bank Officers’ League
Third Va
Gpanwation
Boston Safa
Shawmut Va
VAL. Blatz Brewing CO
Milwaukee
Coney Island Boulevard
Ocean Avenue
Bob Armstrong
Nick Elliott
Spike Sullivan
Avenue U
Maher
Fairmount Park
Lavis
Collins
Dineen
Chickering
William H. Dineen
Jeffries Goed
Hunter
Wellington A. Hardy
Broadge
M’cusker
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