Fifth Week Ends. Galt Edgers, Newtowne Rise in Standings
The fifth Amateur Bowling League week in Bogton and Vicinity ends with Newtowne up to second, Old Dorchester dropping to third as Galt Edgers seize momentum. New records fall as Old Dorchester and B A A post big scores, while individual averages climb with Cruff leading with 170 and Smith at 184.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bogton
Boston Athletic
Old Dorchester
Boston
Newtowne
Newton
Old Belfry
Unicorn
Smith
James
Cruff
Av'ge
MME Ns Centbeeddeueisuese
É.n
Charlestown
Eakesk
Arlington Boat
Peeser
Cneceepeee
RB. A
Grover
Old Dor
Besarick
Old
Ingraham
Hill
Marston
Chanles
Semanas
Legate
Fuller
Carter
A. B
Gray
Buntin
Skinner
Gutheim
Olive
Armstrong
Old D
Massachusetts Interclub standings ninth week report
In the ninth week of play the leaders remained unchallenged across four departments. Glendon still leads billiards. Reading Club dropped from sixth to seventh. Newtowne moved up. In pool, only two changes occurred with Newtowne and Philedian moving positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Glendon
Reading Club
Newtowne
Newtowne and
Philedian
Suburban Interclub League standings show Codman leading in many events
In week six Codman holds the overall lead with Old Dorchester close behind while Mercantile Library slips to third. Jamaica shifts to fifth and Dudley to sixth as Old Dorchester rises to first in pool. Codman remains strong in whist and bowling, with Jamaica tied for second in bowling and Roxbury holding third. The Mercantile League reports Watch lead in total pins but tied wins with Brown Durrell, Dennison Manufacturing and Clapp Tilton follow as Boston Dry Goods and New England News trail. Saunders of American Watch tops averages at 168 with 535 best, Mathews of Clapp Tilton notching a 222 high string.
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United States Casualty
John C. Paige
Bennett & Co
McNeish
Milk
Tucker
O'Neil
United States
Codman Club
Old Dorchester
Mercantile Library Association
Jamaica and
Dudley Association
Dudley
Jamaica
Codman
Mercantile L. A
Roxbury
Mercantile League
American Waltham Watch
Brown, Durrell & Co
Brown-Durrell
Boston Dry Goods
Dennison Manufacturing Company
Dennisons
Clapp & Tilton
New England News
Cass
Saunders
Mathews
Dorchester
Mercantile Library Asso. Ates
Highland
Mercantile Library Asso
Cere
Seeeerse
Highlan
Mercantile Library
Asso. Eee
I Highland Eae
Mercantile Tibrary Asso
Ld Dorchester
Roxbury Stee
Jamaica Eee Wees
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Resarick
Saxe
iLiffer
Pierce
Tiledon
Rixby
Eeaeene Parker
O' Dorchester
Spaana
Falighland
Ewnne Mb
Adaman
Tee
Esas
Brantigan
Hagar
W. W. Co
Dennison Mfg. Co
Boston Dry Goods Co
New England News Co
John P Laurie & Co
Wilson, Larrabee
Winch Brothers
J. P. Lovell Arms Co
American Waltham Watch Co
Cox, Brown, Durrell & Co
Ware
American Watham ,Weaton Co
Filis, Clapp & Tilton
Driscoll
Dennison Mfv. Co
Portmore
Dennison Mfg
Brown, Brown, Durrell & Co
Stout
Tacon
Carter
Capp & Tilton
Faton
American Waltham Watch ‘Co
Dennison Mfe
Maddock
John P. Squire & Co
Taylor, New England News Co
Scntter
Vflara Manp & Tilton
Steiencen
Metcalf
Campbell
Wetherbee
Stont, Brown, Durrell & Co
O'Hara
Clapp & Tilton Steen
Nay Saunders
Brown, Brown, Durrell
Close Circuit League action leaves Allston barely ahead
The Circuit League saw tight competition with no high scores and a drop in pace. Allston led with a slim margin as B A A second team looms as the chief rival, while Riverdale Casino sits third and Maugus follows. Wardwell of the Unicorn five tops averages at 1.7, with Aubin and Harris from Allston moving to second and third. Coffin of Newton Boat climbs to fourth with an average of 162.
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Allston
Riverdale Casino
Maugus
Wardwell
Unicorn
Aubin
Harris
Coffin
Newton
EAM
Ge Allston
A. A 2d
Riverdale
Augus Ee
Arlington
Newton Rent
Newton Highlands
B. A
Ainsworth
Weitz
Wellington
Travis
Mangus
Tucker
Alston
Hill
Sobksnpe Steere Wea
Knight
Newton Boat
Moody
Cutler
Ceeereee
Homer
Aepaekeses Eee Ewes
Steere
Seeree
Robbins
Podge
B. C
Wilson
Power
Shirley
A. B
Pita
Maartes Sadi
Bedeeneda
Hecht
A Oe
Peer
Ewe
Ranoll
I A. Peet
Standings Unchanged as City League Rolls Shifts Tie for Third
The City League standings were little changed after last week's rolling with the top five teams remaining in place. McCarthy’s Sudbury victory tied them with Sherman for third while Sudbury also tied Murray and Irwin for fourth. Williams gained two points on his average and leads the next nearest competitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Jameson
Hub
Central
Boylston
Jeffersons
Murray & Irwin Independents
Brookline Street
Jack Sheafe
McIsaac
Independents
Barry
Powers
McCarthy
Sherman
Murray & Irwin
Williams
Championship chase in Roxbury League heats up
The Roxbury League race tightens as the Norfolks and Shawmuts tie for first after recent results while Germania sits third. Norfolks boast the largest pinfall and Moffitt leads bowlers with 140 or better as Germania narrows the gap on the top teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawmuts
Norfolks
Germania
Moffitt
Norfolk Five
Sudbury Falls to St James as Candle Pin Standings Shift
A lively week in Candle Pin League bowling saw Sudbury lose to St James, who moved into first place in Division after the upset. St James outpaced Sudbury as high scores marked the week.
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Sudbury
St. James
Kennedy Names Boxing Teacher of Prolific Writer J A S
Prolific writer and boxing instructor J A S Kennedy is noted in a local column as a teacher of boxing and a figure shaping training methods. The piece highlights Kennedy’s influence on students and his approach to sport and writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas, J. J, Kennedy
Putnam Club of Roxbury to Meet Columbus in Candle Pins Match
The Putnam Club of Roxbury sends exponents Prendergast Carey Fitzgerald Page and Glynn to face Columbus in a candle pins match at the Columbus alleys. The Kirby’s and Murray Irwin venues host pin rolls and a nine day contest at Madison Square Garden with finals January 22. A $200 Brunswick trophy plus $200 in prizes await victors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam Club
Roxbury
Columbus
Prendergast
Mike Carey
Jim Fitzgerald
Joe Page
Tom Glynn
Putnam
Kirby’s Alleys
Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company
Madison Square Garden
B. J. Mayer
Gus Gildehaus
H. Hoefle
Cincinnati
W. W. Thompson
C. Kehler
H Bender
Chicago
Floss
Buffalo
Boston (Mass
New Country Club Planned Near Boston
A proposal outlines a first class 18 hole golf course near Boston. The Pratt estate on Belmont and Watertown borderland would supply land for a club house and stables with about 45 acres plus 16 more acres with a right of way. Membership limited to 250 with initiation $50 and annual dues $40 for single men $50 for families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Wubbard
Boston
Pratt
Watertown
Belmont
Payson
Cushing
Club
School Streets
Mt. Auburn Street
Bunker Hill Tammany Meeting Elects New Members
The Bunker Hill Tammany Association of Charlestown met in the Roughan building with Vice-President Edward A. Duffy presiding. Several membership applications were approved, electing Timothy A. Connors William H. Cook and John H. Crowley as members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunker Hill Tammany Association of
Charlestown
Roughan
Edward A. Duffy
Timothy A. Connors
William H. Cook
John H. Crowley
James T. Roche
John Nagle
John F. Gibbons
P. W. Heman
John A. Horan
James F. Dever
Bernard F. Rogers
C. J. Hartnett
John F. Kyle
College crew candidates and sports notes from the era
The notice lists twenty seven men responding as candidates for the Columbian varsity crew and notes excellent material. It mentions training starting Monday and various athletic updates including coaching by Gideon Perrie for Harvard shot put, skater Joe Donaghue and Emmett McDowell racing five miles in February, Harvard Revolver and Gun Club entering a team, and spring race meetings planned by the Country Club. Also cited are Amateur Athletic Union championships in New York with Knickerbocker Club dates March 9 and April 2, and shipyard plans by Lewis Nixon for a steel yacht 150 feet long at Elizabeth New Jersey with keel laid next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Fleischmann
Charles Fleischmann
St. Louis
Fleischmanns
von der Ahe
Catskills
Gideon Perrie
Harvard
Joe Donaghue
Emmett McDowell
New York
Harvard Revolver and Gun Club
New England
Amateur Athletic Union
Knickerbocker Athletic Club
Amateur Athletic Union Registration Committee
Toutsville Club
Perry Werden
Minneapolis
Lewee
Boxing Monopolies and Smoke Talks Threaten Sport in New York
The piece outlines boxing league standings with Lewiston Bath and others in Maine, and denounces attempts to monopolize boxing in New York. It argues for regulated clubs, warns of licenses being revoked, and criticizes unlicensed "smoke talks" that undermine legitimate venues and invite legal action.
Fall River Salem and New Bedford Providence schedule
Week lineup lists matchups by day across Fall River Salem New Bedford Providence Pawtucket and related pairings. Days include Monday Tuesday through Saturday with city pairings in a rotating schedule.
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Fall River
Salem
New Bedford
Providence
Pawtucket
Maine League Schedule Reformatted
Maine League game list contains matchups by day with towns shown. Pairings include Portland Rockland Bath Gardiner Lewiston and other cities through Tuesday to Friday fixtures.
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Maine
Portland
Rockland
Bath
Garner
Lewiston
Portand
Gardiner
Sonne Awinton
Lynn to host North Shore Athletic Club clash this week
Amateur clubs expand rosters as North Shore Athletic Club of Lynn faces Press Cycle of Lynn. Wallingford’s worst loss 14 to 0 to New Britain. Salem’s John Connell boosts defense. Polo in Maine League, Waltham ties, and coaches weigh field size and tactics. Jack Leighton recovering from typhoid pneumonia at Peabody home.
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North Shore Athletic Club
Lynn
Wallingford
New Britain
Wallies
Salem
John Connell
Maine
Turnbul
McKay
Portland
Boston Wheelmen
George Moore
Bill Heron
East Weymouth
Cotter
Waltham Boy
New Bedfords
Providence
Salems
Witches
Rhode Island
Fall River
Jean
Malone
Parsons
Jack Leighton
Peabody
Smith and Akers Boxing Match Potentially Arranged
In New York on January 9 prospects rise for a twenty round bout between Mysterious Billy Smith and Arthur Akers of England. Jimmy Kelly and Dick O'Brien have been authorized to secure a large purse for the match as promoter John S Barnes plans events in Birmingham. Smith is willing to travel to England to fight, with Kent’s betting interest noted and a favorable outlook for confirmed arrangements in a matter of days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Billy’ Smith
Arthur Akers
England
Jimmy Kelly
Boston
Dick O’brien
John S. Barnes
Olympic Athletic Club
Birmingham
Smith
Akers
Kelly
O'Brien to Meet Moore After England Victory
Dick O'Brien of Boston, fresh from defeating Frank Craig in England, is likely to be matched for a twenty round bout with Dick Moore of St. Paul. Clubs offered substantial purses, but neither side has met the expected figures. Moore, in prime condition, has trained at College Point for a 15 round bout with Johnny Gorman set for next Monday night at the Olympic A. C. of Athens Penn.
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New York
Dick O’brien
Boston
England
Frank Craig
Dick Moore
St. Paul
Moore
College Point
Johnny Gorman
Olympic A. C
Athens
Penn
Boxing Gossip Week Bout Schedule Across Multiple Clubs
Boxing gossip lists a week of matches at Palace A C in Trenton, Greenpoint A C in Brooklyn, Olympic A C in Athens Penn and other venues. The piece notes posturing by police over Polo Athletic Club shutdown and questions about licensing and possible legislative repeal. It highlights boxing’s political controversy and club activity with several named fighters and venues across days Monday to Saturday.
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Boston
San Frisco
New York
Chicago
Rison
Coney Island Athletic Club
John Y. McKane
Coney Island
Brooklyn
Varuna Boat Club
Clermont Avenue
National
Brighton
Bridge
Greenpoint
Long Island Star A. C
Ravenswood Boat Club
Hamilton
Down Town
Clinton
West Side
American
Peerless
Williams
East Side
Madison Square Garden
Grand Central Palace
Parepa Hall
Metropolitan Opera House
Mayor Strong
Dry Dollar Sullivan
Greater
Sullivan
Senate
Tim
New York Assembly
Black
Tom
Harry
Tim Kearns
George W. Tuchey
Gotham
Polo Athletic Club
New York State
School of Boxing Opens On Istom Street
An unnamed boxing school starts operations on Istom Street near Harvard College. Local officials describe the facility as a new hub for youth and amateur boxing with plans for beginner classes and weekend workouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ate Meek Oe
School OF Boxing
Istom St. Harvard
Erate Et Oe * Colleae
New England League Meets to Decide Tightly Contested Title
The New England Base ball League plans its annual meeting at the Quincy House next Wednesday to settle the unresolved Brockton and Newport championship, with New Bedford Fall River Pawtucket and others weighing franchise bids. President Murnane earlier secured a Class B concession, underscoring the league’s standing as officials and fans await action.
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New England Baseball League
Quincy House
Brockton
Newport
New Bedford
Fall River
Pawtucket
Philadelphia
Murnane
New England
Quincy
Brush denies buyout of St. Louis Baseball Club
John T Brush told an Associated Press representative that neither he nor his friends bought the St. Louis Baseball Club and that no such purchase is anticipated. He cited the club’s heavy debts and unsettled lawsuits, judgments, mortgages, and claims as making a clean title unlikely and noted Dickson and Talbott have ceased consideration for that reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
John T. Brush
Associated Press
St. Louis Baseball Club
Brush
Dickson
Talbott
Cyclists Defy Ice to Ride Jamaica Pond Snow
Dozens of riders enjoyed sunny weather as W. B. Handy rode onto the frozen Jamaica Pond edge. A policeman halted him and ordered dismounting and walking ashore. Handy claims he is the only rider on the pond this year while cycling clubs gathered in the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica Pond
W. B. Handy
Mr. Handy
Fens
Jamaica
Pine Bank
Tremont C. C
Massachusetts B. C
Eagle C. C
Commonwealth B. C
Boston College Association
Webb
Tom Cooper
Mr. Hanson
The
Suffolks
Pat Sheehan
Tigers
Wealthy Welsh rider Tom Linton targets Michael in race plan
Tom Linton, a wealthy Welsh middle distance rider, is imported to defeat rival Jimmy Michael. Linton owns six houses and is valued at about 47000 dollars, with 20000 inherited from his brother Arthur. He was born in Aberaman Wales and started as a miner. Dudley Marks acts as his representative in the United States as Linton attracts top European sculptors for a memorial fountain in his hometown and a monument for Arthur. Linton rode 30 middle distance races last year, winning 26. Stocks, the world record holder, still holds the Brassard and rides in the Prince of Wales sweater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Linton
Jimmy Michael
Arthur
Aberaham
Wales
Michael
Europe
Artur
Dudley Marks
Boston
Linton
Stocks
Prince of Wales
Sheehan Denies Rumor About Multicycle Stable
The racing world is abuzz over a claimed seizure of Lesna pace makers by Eddie McDuffee. Colonel Pat Sheehan says the machines remain in his custody and have not moved to any other party. Rumors indicate talks to transfer the outfit to Dave Shafer for Jimmy Michael’s use next season, with details still unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lesna
Eddie McDuffee
Pat Sheehan
Dave Shafer
Jimmy Michael
Jimmy
Bicycle Gossip Sparks Racing Growth and New Rules
L A W racing board chair Albert Mott reports a doubled war on the office due to more riders and charges. Growth of middle distance racing, amateur expenses, and new rules to favor fair play are discussed as riders prepare for next season and national assembly in St. Louis.
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Albert Mott
L. A. W. Racin Board
Mott
Charlestown Cycle Club
Chelsea F. C
Tom Eck
Ambrose Park
Brooklyn
Eck
National Assembly
St. Louis
New York
Holbein
Alling
Eddie Bald
Teler
Jay Eaton
Eddie
New Haven
Platt-Betts
J. W. Stocks
O. L. Pickard
Shafer
Jimmy Michael
O the Enemy
American Cycle Racing Association
Billy Young
Taylore
Gongoltz
Lumberjack
Fulford
Wheelock
Michael
Henry E. Ducker
Horace Partridge Company
Massasoit
Cape Town
South Africa
Boston
Boston Cycle Supply Company
Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup Promoted as Cure-All
An old advertisement touts Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup as the remedy for every cane of cough or tela, presenting it as a trusted household cure.
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Jeffries
Kernwood
Reading
Melrose
Battery
Insurance League
Glendon Teeeee
Oxford Coen Eresaee
Jeffries Tener
PCOL
Glendon Games
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Xford
Movger Cave Dees Netioenawes
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Carruth
Ewes
Eweer Etree
McGarthy
Thee Stee
Sudbury Murray & Irwin
Noble
Williams, Boylston
G. Bean
Prospect
Bresnahan
Syd
Kinsman
Cox
Meyers
Peverley
Small
Crockett
Callahan
Mitlay
Dalton
Sudbury Binns
Hall
Marden
Gumbright
Sher
Cousens
Rh. Klucken
Stark Wearer
Sud
Watts
Lawson
Garbut
Cochrane
Brown
Kennedy
Ross, McCarthy
Kucken
Andrews
Norton
Jackson
Brackett
Rossi, M
J. C. Paige & Co
Burge, Hayes & Co
Boston Marine
Aed Bennett & Co
Wheeler
J Purria Aoe Gorham
N A
Barker
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Parks T . Cc
Jaques
B. H Seeee Newell
U Ss
N. A
McAdams
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Symonds
Burke
O’neil
Shenaie
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Melzaacs
Davis
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Dres Central Sear
Devine
Cummings
Barbour
Brookline
Joe Donnelly
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Hitcheocek
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Harrington
Purrington
McDonald
Munroe
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Tross Kirby
Ferguson
Farrell Kirby
Nayson
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Dow. Co
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Rivers
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Sudbury Cooke
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Raymond Syndicate
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Suburban Interclub League
Wilson, Larrabee Co
Circuit League
City League
Roxbury League
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Neree O' Pina
Shawmut Ee
Germania Feeee Eee
Sagles Eee
Norfolk
Inman
Bartlett
Donhoffer
Shaw
Gill
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Creigh
Gramer
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Baler
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Mock
Bergdoll
Gumpright
Young, Shawmut
Berlo
Candle Pin League
Bowling Gossip
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Bunker Hill Tammany
World OF Sport
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Pawtucket Tigers
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Roller Polo Notes
Billy
O'Brien
Caspar Leon
Jack Ward
Pad Corrigan
Dave O'Connor
Palace A. C
Trenton
Jack O'Brien
Oscar Gardiner
Ed Gardiner
Mike Kearns
Kid Bropha
Mike Lyons
John Gorman
Crockey
Boyle
Young Mahoney
Billy Elmer
Dick Case
Ore
Sheehan
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