Election fallout roils amateur union over Graham ouster
President Edward E. Babb denounces the Monday night vote that ousted John Graham as handicapper of the N E A A A U and installed Francis X. McGrath. The move is challenged. Graham refuses to surrender union books as a court fight looms.
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John Graham
Board of Governors
Parker House
Graham
Francis X. McGrath
Edward E. Babb
Thomas F. Riley
Cambridgeport Gymnasium Association
J. Frank Facey
Riverside Boat Club
Post
Board of Registration
Grahams
Babb
Springfield Archdiocesan Union
T. F. Ryan
N. BE
Towandas Triumph Over Maldens in Woburn Interclub
In Woburn Massachusetts the Towandas defeated the Maldens in an interclub match 5 of 6 points, taking all events except billiards. Towandas players celebrated the win after a strong showing from Murphy in candle pin play at St James alley.
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Woburn
Mass
Towandas
Maldens
Murphy
St. James Alley
Smith
Kelly
Barry
McAlles
B. Murphy
Jouve
Jones
Carew
O’brien
B A A establishes interscholastic rowing cup
The B A A approves a new annual interscholastic rowing cup for clubs in the Interscholastic Rowing Association. The winner’s name goes on the cup, to be kept until the next winner is declared, with a triple title ending ownership. Tie in a championship disables that year’s cup award. Disputes go to the B A A athletic committee.
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The
Fencing Season Opener at the Boston Athletic Association
The B A A in Boston hosts a foil event on January 27 for gold silver and bronze medals open to amateurs. Anticipated entrants include fencers from Providence Worcester and possibly New York. B A A entries may be Parker Clapp DeDiaz and Wardwell with outside competitors encouraged. Entries due by January 24 to Atherton Brownell at the B A A.
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Boston
Providence
Worcester
New York
Atherton Brownell
Harvard Freshmen Crew Receives 150 Applicants
One hundred fifty men answered Harvard's call for the freshmen crew the largest number on record. They will be divided into four squads and, under veteran crewmen, begin work tomorrow on the gym machines at Harvard Gymnasium.
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Harvard
Merrill & Co. Win Close Opener In Sudbury Bowling Match
Merrill & Co. opened with a one-pin victory at Sudbury alley, the season's closest game in the Bankers' League. Pearmain & Brooks took the next two games as J Doucette Urann and E Kerwin posted five strong scores. Doucette rolled 113 in the final round and 288 for the match, a season record.
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Merrill & Co
Sudbury Alley
Bankers’ League
Pearmain & Brooks
J. Doucette
Urann
E. Kerwin
Doucette
Kerwin
Novelty Ahead at Madison Square Garden Cycle Show
New York January 16 The cycle and automobile show opens next Saturday at Madison Square Garden with a larger, more varied exhibit. Visitors can inspect all styles of motor vehicles under one roof and expect hundreds of bicycle novelties from Bicycle Trust and independent makers.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Bicycle Trust
North Shore Triumphs In Trade League Opener
North Shore won the opening Trade League game at Carruths with a three pin margin. Fruit captured the next two by safe margins led by Mc Intosh and Benjamin scoring 547 and 512 pins respectively. Pierce of North Shore rolled 688 pins to lead individuals.
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North Shore
Carruth
Fruit
Pierce
McIntosh
Benjamin
Polo Games Yesterday Across Several Cities
Fall River saw Salem win due to loose play. New Britain beat Waterbury 5 to 4 in a fast game at New Britain. Hartford won a low scoring game against Providence. East Weymouth defeated Taunton 12 to 11. Brockton lost to Lawrence 10 to 9. New Haven beat Meriden 9 to 6.
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New Britain
Waterbury
Hartford
Conn
Providence
East Weymouth
Taunton
Brockton
Lawrence
New Haven
Meriden
Correcting Running Costs of Automobiles in Boston
Allen J. Edminister chief engineer for J. G. & B. S. Ferguson in Boston writes to the Post to dispute estimates of automobile expenses. He states power costs average 1.58 cents per mile, repairs and care comparable to shoeing a horse, and notes the Ferguson wagon continued service after a January storm with better time than horses. He reports the wagon making a trip and ready to start another.
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Jan. L
Allen J. Edminister
Ccnief
J. G. & B.S. Ferguson
Boston
Jan
Tenney Named Brown Baseball Head Coach
Fred Tenney has been selected as head coach for the Brown University baseball nine. Walter Camp’s selection as director of athletics at Yale is assured but not ratified for months. The Dorchester Driving Club expects a favorable ruling on a Talbot avenue speedway permit near Franklin Field.
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Fred Tenney
Brown University
Harvard Rifle and Pistol Club
Walter Camp
Yale
Dorchester Driving Club
Talbot Avenue
Franklin Field
Central Club
L. Young
Freedman
Buck Ewing
Cincinnati
New York
Buck
Death of Josiah B. Anderson at Malden home
Josiah B. Anderson died yesterday morning at his Malden residence after a prolonged illness. He was a well known inventor. The late home address was 1 Glen Avenue Malden.
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Josiah B. Anderson
Glen Avenue
Malden
Five Annual Boston Poultry Show Draws World Class Stock
Thousands passed through Mechanics Hall gates to view the fifth annual Boston Poultry Association show. Exhibits from South Africa Iowa South Carolina and Georgia exceed prior records with about $10 000 in premiums and many silver cups. Notable exhibitors include John Morse William Bilery Bright Oakland Farm Taunton William McNeill and T Farrer Rackham.
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Mechanics’ Building
Boston Poultry Association
London
South Africa
Iowa
South Carolina
Georgia
John Morse
William Bilery Bright
Waltham
Oakland Farm
Taunton
William McNeill
Toronto
T. Farrer Rackham
New Jersey
No Trace Of Smallpox In Chelsea Ends Containment
City physician guild reports smallpox fully stamped out in Chelsea. Children confined in hospital may be discharged on Friday.
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Guild
Chelsea
Fire damages Hyde Park home for thousand dollars
Fire yesterday damaged the house of Frank Richards at 13 Pierce Street Hyde Park to an extent of $1000, caused by a defective flue.
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Frank Richards
Pierce Street
Hyde Park
Lathams Victories at Tuxedo Tennis Club
Lawrence Stockton amateur champion and Peter Latham professional world champion met at the Tuxedo Tennis and Racquet Club in New York. Latham defeated Stockton in two sets to one with scores 6 1, 2, 6 4. Eustace Miles beat Ted Johnson 3 sets to 1 with handicap.
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Tuxedo Park
N. Y
Lawrence Stockton
America
Peter Latham
Tuxedo Tennis
Latham
Stockton
Eustace Miles
Thomas Pettitt
J. MacDonough
Ted Johnson
Divorces Sought Over Money and Cruel Treatment
Mrs Lydia Segee seeks separate maintenance and custody of four children from Samuel A Segee in a divorce suit heard by Judge Hardy. Accusations include desertion and harsh treatment, with claims of assault over access to a private desk. The divorce action follows years of separation since 1891 and involves a large estate share from the Segee family.
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Joseph C. Riley
Revere
Metropolitan Park Commission
Rowland-Hart
Segee
Boston
Fach
M Fadden Gets Decision In Rough 20 Round Bout
In Baltimore at Eureka A C a 20 round 138 pound bout between Jimmy Murray of Cincinnati and George McFadden of Brooklyn ended in controversy as referee Mantz awarded the decision to McFadden after Murray clinched too long amid boos from the disappointed crowd.
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Baltimore
Jimmy Murray
Cincinnati
George McFadden
Brooklyn
Eureka A. C
Mantz
McFadden
Billy Ryan Wins After Dixon's Seconds Throw In Tenth Round
In Utica New York on January 16 Tommy Dixon's seconds threw up the sponge in the fifteenth round of his bout with Billy Ryan securing Ryan's victory.
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Tommy Dixon
Sponge
Utica
N. Y
Billy Ryan
Electric carriages and wagons eyed by city firms
Several large local commercial houses plan electric delivery wagons leased by the New England Electric Vehicle Transportation Company which will provide drivers storage and battery care. An auction of a defunct steam wagon was postponed in South Boston. The Baldwin Steam Carriage Company aims to secure a permanent plant at Corliss engine works in Providence. A Springfield move to form a steam carriage company led by Colonel A H Overman may organize soon, with uncertain Chicopee manufacturing. The experimental wagon can use gasoline or kerosene.
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New England E Electric Vehicle Transportation Company
N. E. EF. V. T. Company
Boston
Baldwin Steam Carriage Company
Providence
Corliss Engine Works
Springfield
A. H. Overman
Chicopee
Big Brockton Wrestling Showdown Sees High Wagering
Harvey Parker and James Gilligan meet for final profit split at the Post office ahead of Friday night bout in Brockton. Referee决定 determines the purse and winnings, with $500 a side already bet and heavy betting expected. both sides insist the match is on the level amid recent athletic concerns.
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Harvey Parker
John J. Little
James Gilligan
the Post
Brockton
Post
Ben
Gilligan
Racing prospects and notes on horses from the season
Dare Devil 2:09-1/2 may race next year or be moved to stud in 1901. Eagle Flanagan 2:07-2 wintering at Knoxville owned by E. C. Camp. Jimmy Michael still riding in New Orleans with poor mounts. Fantasy 2:06 jogged at Village Farm may join Geers later for another campaign. Ber lin, a fast green pacer, recently timed a 38 second quarter. A 2 year old Alatus filly out of Bessier Bonehill at Maple Leaf Farm is regarded as exceptionally fast. The Conqueror sold for $8000. he was a strong 2yo at St. Louis. The dead horse Bumps had 18 wins in 48 starts and $19.20 in winnings. It notes horses sleeping standing and a dangerous habit causing injuries.
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Dare Devil
Eagle Flanagan
Knoxville
Tenn
E. C. Camp
Jimmy Michael
New Orleans
Fantasy
Village Farm
Geers
Berlin
Rex Americus
Pansy
Almont, Jr
Alatus
Bessier Bonehill
Maple Leaf Farm
South Charleston
St. Louis
Club Tourney Highlights Pool and Whist Wins
The Club Tourney Association reports a night of pool and whist victories. Rhodes of Roslindale defeated Blades of the Mets in pool, while Wiley beat Cutler to level the contest. In whist the Mets won the balance of honors.
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Tourney Association
Rhodes
Roslindale
Blades
Mets
Wiley
Cutler
Metropolitan Wheelmen
Roslindale Cycle Club
Boxing Gossip and Boxing Bouts for Columbian Rowing Meet
The Boston column corrects a prior error about the Columbian Rowing Association meeting and outlines the boxing card set for Jan 18. Ed McVicars vs John Reilly at 138 and Martin Clougherty vs Jim Ryan at 135 headline a list of special bouts with weights from 118 to 145 pounds.
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The
Columbian Rowing Association
Kelly
Ed McVicars
John Reilly
Martin Clougherty
Jim Ryan
Billy Berkeley
Johnny Carew
Dan Snyder
Young Maguire
Kid Fanning
Young Mack
Boston
Tim Donohue
Jim Lahey
New England
Ben Riggs
R. H
Chelsea
Henry Mahoney
Charlestown
N. FE
Doyle
Connie McVey
Corbett
Kid McCoy
KE. F. W
William Quige
Cambridge
John Costello
Woonsocket
Jim Madison
Roxbury
Tom O'’Rourke
Butler Free As Commonwealth Drops Case Over Ring Theft
The Commonwealth vs Thomas 8 Butler, arrested in Worcester for being accessory to a ring theft from pawnbroker Rubin of West Pond, was dismissed for want of evidence at the complainant Rubin's request. Miss Ward, accused of stealing the ring, is not to be prosecuted.
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The
Commonwealth
Thomas
Butler
Worcester
Rubin
West Pond
Miss Ward
Bicycling notes from Horace Hills in town and racing chatter
Horace B Hills Jr of Providence reports Crescent Park track work including a rebuilt quarter mile and good 312 lap surface and favors motor cycles as pacemakers with Elillsgrove reportedly having two. Other items note Downeys court case in Roxbury and Frank Pettes return from Europe while Gaston Plantiff sells for Waltham and Worcester clubs eye NGA awards with motorized bikes and racing plans.
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Horace B. Hills, Jr
Providence
R. I
Crescent Park
Hills
Elillsgrove
Martin Fr. Downey
Roxbury
Joe Downey
Boy Wonder
Judee Rly
Charles G. Percival
Downey
Downey, Sr
Wentworth
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Towanda Bowler
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Taylor Seen
Richardson
Brown Stee
Harris Sans Vaagesseeves
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AOL
Page Ee Ee
Clapp
Ereres
Ee Wees
Bellingham
Boston Cycle Co
J. M. Linscott, Mogr
Hanover Street
Bowler
Siathe
Cis Isceis Osalsentie
McConnell
Ames BK
Kerwin Io
J. Kerwin
Emma Wee
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North Sehit
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Tileston
Errae
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Fall River
Salem
Perley Taylor
Mechanics’ Hall
World OP Sport
Massachusetts Society For Promoting Agriculture
American Houdan Club
New England Light Brahma Club
National Wyandotte Club of America
Mrs. Riley
M’fadden
Murray
Little-Gilligan
Club Tourney Association
DR. Lichthill
Goi Boylston St
Hugh B. Gallagher
Boston Globe
Lighthill
MR. J. Hodge
Manchester
N. H
Doctor Lighthill
Yours Truly, J. Hount
A. G. Raymond
Shurtleff Street
Chelsea, Mass
Tom Sharkey
George Dixon
Billy Smith
Joe Walcott
O'Rourke
McCoy- Choynski
Lew Wager
Dave
Peter Jackson
Frank Slavin
Alaska
Broadway Athletic Chip
Youngs Griffo
Erne O' Brien
Young Griffon
Chicago
Griffo
Windy City
Kenny
George Siler
Jeffries-Sharkey
Erne O'Brien
Siler
Tom O'Rourke
Buffalo
McCoy
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
Tom” Butler
Bicycle Notes
Frank B. Pettes
Dorchester High School
Europe
Paris
Pettes
France
England
Italy
Gaston Plantiff
Waltham Manufacturing Comepany
Southwest
Orient
Peter J. Berle
Century Cycling Club
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