Captains Purtell and Lincoln Rally English High Team
English High School prepares for interscholastic championships under Captain Purtell with George Dow, Big Mike O'Brien, Larry O'Toole and others. Boston Latin School enters the race with a large candidate list led by Lincoln and Foster as rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Latin
Boston Athletic Association
Harry Cornish
Montgomery Street
Jack Purtell
Purtell
the English High School
Tom Burke
Mike O’brien
George Dow
Larry O’toole
Connor
O’brien
George Eaton
Boston Latin School
O’connell
Leatherbee
Lincoln
Foster
Curran
Connolly
C. Daly
Mahoney
Durham
Murphy
Bassity
Lynch
Ham
Leavens
Kelly
Bush
Moone
Boulli
Duffield
Reed
Young
D. Daly
Whalen
Weld
Berry
Wagstaff
Howes
Gray
Carey
Wolff
Mallet
Dean
Kessellmeth
Wood
Clark
Boston Meeting Names University Club Project Committee
In answer to graduate votes, chairman Charles Francis Adams appoints a committee to review the report of the five member panel. Members include Henry L. Higginson, Charles F. Adams, George G. Crocker, James Barr Ames, William R. Thayer, H. E. Warren, Thomas C. Thacher, William Endicott 3d, T. Nelson Perkins, and Jerome D. Greenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Club
Boston
Charles Francis Adams
Committee of Five
Henry L. Higginson
Charles F. Adams
George G. Crocker
James Barr Ames
William R. Thayer
H. E. Warren
Thomas C. Thacher
William Endicott
T. Nelson Perkins
Jerome D. Greenes
Hartford Rubber Works Opens New Office Building
The Hartford Rubber Works in Hartford Conn unveils a red brick and granite office wing with oak trim and luxurious furnishings. Modern amenities include telephones electric lights bells and a large lighted inspection room to support rapid expansive production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford Rubber Works
Hartford
Conn
Bei Nao
Cycle etiquette urges cyclists to avoid smoking while riding
A cyclist column argues against smoking during rides noting the unattractive sight of a cigar in the mouth and the health risks. It praises non smoking cyclists as the best practice and urges riders to abstain.
Cigar Use During Ride Hurts Cyclist Health
A damaged line from a newspaper piece notes that smoking a cigar while cycling harms the rider's energy and speeds fatigue, stressing that the smoke injures the lungs and provides no health benefit to the wheelman.
Pope Manufacturing Co Leads Inventions At Chicago Show
The Pope Manufacturing Company receives praise in The Wheel for introducing most innovations showcased at the Chicago event. The report credits Pope with leading year old changes including a nameplate alteration, while noting major rivals like Columbia show signature patterns nearing finality. Salvation Oil is rising as a replacement for other liniments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope Manufacturing Company
Chicago
Pope
Columbia
Baseball Notes on Winter Training and Signings
Jack OConnor the Cleveland catcher trains daily at handball. The New Yorks may release German the pitcher. Mugsy McGraw plans to quit books and return to Baltimore to condition for the season. William Shannon will cover Springfield’s third base. Shang Kissenger has given up ball playing to supervise a farm in Claremont County. O John Freeman signs a Warenite contract. William Yerrick wintering in Wanville Penn expects a debut with his home team. John OConnell of Lawrence signed by Manager Mack of Pittsburgh on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack O’connor
Cleveland
New Yorks
German
Mugsy McGraw
Baltimore
Mac
William Shannon
Frank Shannon
Springfield
Shang” Kissenger
St. Louis
Claremont County
John Freeman
William Yerrick
Wanville
Penn
John O’connell
Lawrence
Mack
Pittsburg
For Other Sporting News See Page Eight
Brief note directs readers to page eight for additional sports items and broader coverage. No specific teams scores or events are given in the fragment.
England A C Challenges New York Athletes for England Games
Rumor says London A C has issued a challenge to the New York Athletic Club for international games in England next July. Officials note conditions may require only native born Americans on the New York team, which could bar stars like Tommy Conneff and Mike Sweeney if upheld. Announcement expected at Tuesday night club meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York A. C
New York
New York Athletic Club
London A. C
England
Irish National Athletic Association
London
New York A
United States
Tommy Conneff
Mike Sweeney
Chelsea Team Withdraws From New England Polo Association
In a special meeting of the New England Polo Association a Chelsea team manager surrendered the franchise and it was accepted. Transfers were ratified for Stoneham from F J Gendreau to H H Newhall and Malden from Isaac Poolford to G C Preble. A protest about a Dec 14 game in Woburn was postponed and a new weekly schedule was issued listing matches among Woburn Stoneham Waltham Clinton Malden.
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New England Polo Association
Chelsea
Stoneham
F. J. Gendreau
H. H. Newhall
Malden
Isaac Poolford
G. C. Preble
Woeburn
Woburn
Waltham
Clinton
New Bedford Leads Narrow Pole Race Standings Tight
New Bedford holds a slim lead in the national pole race with Pawtucket in close pursuit. Attendance across games runs well above last year, and Fall River and New Bedford average about 1500 fans. Providence and Salem trail slightly, with slight shifts possible as the season nears its close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Pawtucket
Fall River
Providence
Salem
Boxing Gossip Highlights New England Ring Troubles
The piece reflects on Johnny Griffin once a top amateur now struggling, with his last ring appearance in August at the Suffolk Club where George Dixon won in twenty five rounds. It previews boxing events at West Newton rink and upcoming bouts featuring Mike Sears Frank Zimphier Eddie Connolly Mike Daly Austin Kaveney Dave Sullivan and others while noting international comment on Corbett Maher transfer and various match talks across Boston East Boston and San Francisco.
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Johnny Griffin
New England
Braintree
Griffin
Suffolk Club
George Dixon
Boston
West Newton Street
Suffolk Athletic Club
Mike Sears
Frank Zimphier
Frank Erne
Dolly Lyons
Austin Kaveney
Dave Sullivan
Spike
Eddie Connolly
Mike Daly
Bangor
William Daly
Daly
Billy
Spike’ Sullivan
Dave
Bart Ryan
Phil Brennar
Steve Mahoney
Young Powell
Mahoney
Powell
Buddo
Damon
Jimmy Gallagher
Johnny Campbell
Andrew Gallagher
Noddle Island
East Boston
Joe Choynski
Jim Hall
Empire Club
San Francisco
Choynski
Dixon
Walcott
Mexico
Old Blue
London Sporting Life
Jim Corbett
Peter Maher
James J. Corbett
Toto
England
Atlantic
Maher
Tommy Howie
Harrison
Howie
City Point A. C
Arthur F. Murphy
Charles Danforth
Malden
Johnny Cummings
W. EE. Hagan
Riverside Boat Club
Lynn
W.E. Hagan
Wakefield
Ed Roche
Cambridge
Thomas Ryan
Barney Donahue
Joe Sylevester
Lawrence P. J
Suffolk
Revere House
Billy Ernst
Joe Flaherty
New York
Philadelphia
Flaherty
A. C. M'Kenzie
Chess Masters Tournament Sees Draws and Victories
The final fifth round session saw Lasker and Pillsbury drawing after 49 moves while Tschigorin defeated Steinitz in 44 moves. Openings featured the queen's gambit declined in both games. The current record shows Lasker 91 61 2, Pillsbury 7 8 71 2, Tschigorin ?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Phyplus Urg
Lasker
Pillsbury
Tschigorin
Steint
Tachigorin
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Goulding
Massachusetts
Les Miserables
Lowell
Charlestown
M. A. Co
Dorchester Central
Dorchester
Arlingtons
Jeffries
Somerville Centrals
Medfords
Settee Eae
Casino
Vesper
M. A
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Cox
Chapin
Ogath
Corwin
Warren
Newlial
M. Ay Bee
Marston
Ee Ee
Merriam
Broadley
ISG
Catter
Eae
Orne
Oodth
Sneer
Simpson
Casino Ee
Moener
Youth
Lewis
Lowell High
Seeee Leguate
B. A
Eastivan
Glestown
Norton
Wee
Farrel
Les
Piva Hies
Church Lowell High
Eee
Carter
Arlington
Ed Wilard
Old Dorchester
Wheelock
Ewe
Chat ‘Lestow
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al Beerie
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Medford
Bailey
Erry
Eastman
Swift
Les Miserable
Spencer
Stew Ewan
Lastinan
Aarlestown
Guldwell
Bishughlin
Ee Scully
Jamaica
Rolins
Not
Hodgkins, Jeffries
Rochesters
Aine
Orne Omith
Wobittemore Arlington
Wizard Charlestown
Woerren
Finimonds Pommon ii
Cushing Medford
Charestown Vesper
A. C
Ries
English High
Condi
Sunday Post
Madison Square Garden
New York Society
Jubilee Singers
Illinois
Chicago Prairies
Tiffany
Paris
Daisy Bell
Wisconsin
Lake Mchigan
France
Harvard University Club
New York’s
Columbias
California
Blanchard & Farkaxs
Dock Square
Ll Square
Baseball Notes
Tun
Iaiaen Romeo Company
RE USA
CLEC
Pawtuckets
Naiignal Polo
Far River
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