Crowded Madison Square Garden Sees Record Cycle Show
A NY Madison Square Garden crowd likely 10900 to 15000 fills the hall for a cycle show. National Board of Trade election plans spark talk of rival organizations and lively competition among manufacturers and editors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madison Square Garden
National Board of Trade
R. L. Coleman
Western Wheel Works
Charles F. Smith
Indiana Cycle Company
George Pope
The
Pope Manufacturing Company
A. Kennedy Child
A. G. Spalding
R. Philip Gormally
Board of Trade
Chicago
National Cycle Board of Trade
Spalding
Coleman
G.wood
I. N. Dame
New Haven Chair Company
W. Lyall
Brighton Mills
New York City
Sweet & Johonnet
Buffalo
W. W. Ternon
Standard Bicycle Company
Chicago, Ill
W. P. Laing
I. B. Sickies Saddlery Company
St. Louis
Will Meet at Juarez-Paris for 2500 Fight
Johnny Murphy of Boston and bantam champion Jimmy Barry were set to meet in Juarez for a $2000 purse with $500 to the loser. Jim Conroy, brother of Joe, was named Murphy’s manager. Parson Davies’s camp denied injury rumors to allow Murphy to fight again.
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Juarez
Paris
Murphy
Jim Conroy
Joe
Johnny Murphy
Boston
George Dixon
Providence
Billy Plimmer
South
Jimmy Barry
Dixon
Chicago
Parson Davies
Boxing card at West Newton street polo rink promises top action
The boxing show organized by James W. Westcott at West Newton street polo rink is set for next Monday night. Main bouts include Sears vs Zimpher and Leary vs Hastings, both six rounds for a decision, with other noted matchups and weight notes noted throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Newton Street Polo Rink
James W. Westcott
Mike Sears
Rank Zimpher
Austin Kaveney
Dave Sullivan
Billy Brierley
Hal Curry
Mat Leary
Jack Hastings
Boston
Cliftonvale
Leary
Billy Ernst
Brooklyn
Joe Flaherty
Lynn
Westcott
Eddie Connolly
Ernst
al Bellevue
Billy Hennessy
Lawrence
John L. Sullivan
Steve O’donnell
Inquirer
Peter Maher
Jerry Marshall
Joe Casey
Ben McArthur
P. J. Hennessey
John O’brien
George Godfrey, Jr
George Byers
Jim Gallagher
Young Mahan
Kid Flynn
Joe Mullen
South Boston
Paddy Fenton
Johnny Burns
Brockton
Burns
Jimmy Kelly
Nahant
Kenzie
Princeton to Enter Boston Athletic Association Indoor Meet
Princeton University Track Association today announced participation in the Boston Athletic Association indoor meet on February 8 in Boston. A six-man sprinter delegation will compete, with four in the relay. other events remain to be determined.
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Princeton
N. J
Princeton University Track Athletic Association
Boston Athletic Association
Yale
Harvard
University of Pennsylvania
Boston
Beverly Basket Ball Battle Ends With 7 1 Victory
Company E of Beverly defeated Company A of Wakefield in an armory game by 7 to 1. Beverly led with 58 attempts to 11 for Wakefield as Lowe Gardner M Grey and Dennis starred for Beverly B and Sli ney Fiendle and Dewey led Company A.
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Beverly
Company A
Wakefield
Armory
Lowe, Gardner, M. Grey
Dennis
Sliney, Fiendle and Dewey
Press Team Triumph Over Winni Ap s at Chelsea
The Press team defeated Winni aps at Chelsea in a pool and whist event. Scores show Pool reached 100 with key players Little and Andrews contributing. Whist results list Team 1 and Team 2 with totals around 330 and 294 respectively.
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Winniaps
Chelsea
Eo Little
Winnisimmets
Andrews
Nash
Winisimmet
Pawtuckets Defeat Reds In Indoor Polo Showdown
Indoor polo at Fall River sees the Pawtuckets win 9 to 6 over the Reds. Early periods feature champion advantage as Parsons and Wootke struggle against Canavan and Whiting’s blocks. Cotter injures ankle late. Maynard takes center as Fall River fights to score.
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Fall River
Pawtuckets
Reds
Tigers
Cotter
Parsons
Wootke
Canavan
Whiting
Maynard
Pawtucket
Cunningham Wootke
Cca
Chile
Cunningham
Amit
Ee Pawtucket
Kall River
Cadrinphaim
sRawtucket
Okie Wootke
Lane
Lations
O’ Mailey
Timer— Horter
Donoghue Challenged by Bingley for Series of Races
Newburg champion skater Joe Donoghue is challenged by William C. Bingley to a three race and two shorter distance ice series starting on or after January 25. The prize is a champion of America trophy and a $1000 side bet. backer William Smith notes the match could pass to John S. Johnson if Donoghue declines. Bingley is described as a record holder with ten mile capability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Donoghue
Newburg
William C. Bingley
America
William Smith
Bingley
Donoghue
John S. Johnson
Humber Weekly Gains Noted Buzz At New York Bicycle Show
The Humber, a New York show feature by the Humber Bicycle Company edited by George W. Harlan, draws attention at the bicycle show this week. It is brisk and fact filled, praising wheels generally and its namesake model, with Chin Yuen pictured and female riders showcased in varied outfits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humber
Humber Bicycle Company
George W. Harlan
New York
Chin Yuen
Colleges to contest supremacy in monster indoor meet
John Graham of the B A A reports Yale captain Sheldon and Princeton manager Turner confirm Yale and Princeton will compete in a team race at the monster indoor meet to be held in this city February 8. The two colleges had been at odds but now consent to appear, reviving the rivalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Graham
Sheldon
Yale
Manager Turner
Princeton
Monster Indoor Meet Attracts Wide Attention
The Ninth Regiment hosts a monster indoor meet this Saturday night expected to draw extraordinary amateur athlete turnout. The program features several novel events and the tug of war among New England military companies is the highlight with entries from prominent organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Regiment
New England
Yale May Enter Henley Race As Well As Poughkeepsie
Yale may send a crew to Henley for the Grand Challenge Cup while also entering the intercollegiate race at Poughkeepsie next June. The decision hinges on training, eligibility rules, and the wishes of Yale's undergraduates who prefer racing at home. Yale weighs material, weather, and the challenge of facing Cornell Harvard and Penn with possible dual representation.
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New York
Yale
Poughkeepie-on-the-Hudon
Henley
England
Treadway
New Haven
Herley
Cornell
Thames
Columbia
Harvard
Pennsylvania
Old Valensians
Henley Reach
London
Oxford
Henley Valley
Courtney
Chadwick
Tweedy
McLaughlin
A. B. Smith
E. G. Smith
Hitchcock
George Langford
Monks
Patterson
Longacre
Campbell
McGraw
Bailey
Sutphin
Whitney
Coonley
Judd
Cadwalader
Rodgers
Miller
Simpson
Wheelwright
Wilcox
Marsh
Langford
W. R. Cross
W. M. Beard
Harvard Crew Begins Indoor Training Schedule
Harvard Varsity crew starts its indoor routines for the season. Mondays feature 600 strokes on rowing machines. Tuesdays and Thursdays 400 strokes plus a four mile run. Wednesdays 809 strokes. Fridays 1600 strokes. Saturdays a ten mile run as weather delays river rowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard Varsity
Burdett College Beats Malden High In Ice Polo
An ice polo match at the reservoir pitted Burdett College of Boston against Malden High School league. The Burdetts won 2 to 1 with Soares and Flanders starring for Malden and Fuller and Hyler contributing for Burdetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Burdett College of Boston
Malden High School
Burdetts
Soares
Flanders
Maldens
Fuller
Hyler
Handicaps, Contenders Highlight Ninth Regiment Games
The Ninth Regiment games set to reveal handicaps tomorrow as W 8 S Emmett gains praise as a rising English oarsman after defeating Wallace Ross. Mike Sweeney’s Boston College form may push the indoor high jump record lower, with Barstow Weeks and John Gulick named to the NYAC athletic committee. East Boston Athletic Club and Cambridgeport Gymnasium Association prepare for joint indoor games while Worcester athletics fade. Captain Lincoln of Boston Latin School rallies candidates for interscholastic events, signaling a revival. Harry Cadman resigns from Worcester A C at firm directors’ request.
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Ninth Regiment
S. Emmett
Wallace Ross
Mike Sweeney
Barstow Weeks
John Gulick
New York Athletic Club
East Boston Athletic Club
Cambridgeport Gymnasium Association
Worcester
Lincoln
Boston Latin School
Harry Cadman
Worcester A. C
Harvard Athletic Notes Seeks Outside Dates for Baseball
Harvard captain names R. H. Carleton as manager for the college nine and seeks games with strong outside teams. Regulars listed include E. Hollister A. M. Eaton N. B. Marshall and A. W. Blakemore with substitutes F. H. Bigelow and W. R. Mansfield.
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Harvard
R. H. Carleton
E. Hollister
A. M. Eaton
N. B. Marshall
A. W. Blakemore
IF. H. Bigelow
W. R. Mansfield
Dorchester Centrals vs Lowell Highlands Bowling Duel
Dorchester Centrals five players each exceeded 500 in a close bowling match with Lowell Highlands four players over 50. Cutter led Dorchester with the highest series, while Lewis of Lowell was strong behind him. Score details follow.
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Dorchester Centrals
Lowell Highlands
Dorchester
Lowell
Cutter
Dorchesters
Lewis
Lowells
Tal
Merriman
O. Morrill
Ceveesee
Cork
Ae Ee
Vues Wue
Ewan Ewene
Loumison
Barton Seeeeee
Sss Cicss
Sis Cdeweetisas
Csecossse
Les Miserables Triumph Over Casinos in Massachusetts League
In the Massachusetts League last night Les Miserables defeated Casinos in a notably close game. The score remains unrevealed in the fragment.
Hub beats Murray & Irwin's in Candlepin League match
In a close contest the Hub team defeated Murray & Irwin's on Hub alleys. The match featured steady bowling and a tight score line.
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Murray & Irwin’s
Roughans Top Myers by 112 Pins on Charlestown Alleys
The Roughans of Charlestown defeated the Myers team at Myers alleys in Cambridge last evening by 112 pins. Final score Roughans 2516 Myers 2404.
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Roughans
Charlestown
Cambridge
Myers
Local Meet Scores Across New England Venues
At Beverly Montresa, Cleve lands 2462 and Providence 2453. Taunton Taunton sees 258 and Melrose 2597 with Jeffries Winter Club 2447. Brockton Commercial Club Team 1 2146 Team 2 2116 Park Theatre Jrs 2226 Crescent Jrs 2144. Haverhill 2535 Lowell 2495 Fall River 1184 Brockton 1173.
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Beverly—Montressas
Clevelands
Taunton
Providence
Melrose
Melrose Athletics
Jeffries Winter Club
Brockton
American Board Officials Return From Japan Deputation
The autumn deputation to Japan by the American Board returned and reports were presented to the committee. Members include W. P. Ellison of Newton Rev James G. Johnson of Chicago Rev A. H Bradford Csob Montclair M D and Secretary James L Barton D D in charge of the Japan mission. They will stay another day and speak at a Park Street Church public meeting Thursday evening.
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Japan
Prudential Committee
American Board
W. P. Ellison
Newton
James G. Johnson
D. D
Chicago
A. H. Bradford
Cs Ob
Montclair
M. D
James L. Barton
Park Street Church
Everett Grocery Clerks Hold Third Annual Ball
Everett Hall hosted the Everett Grocery Clerks ball with 150 couples. President James F. Dodge led the grand march with Miss Minnie FE. Dodge of Cambridge. J. F. Dodge served as floor director ably assisted by James J. O Malley and aids J J Talbot A T Zappey W H Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Everett Hall
James F. Dodge
Minnie FE. Dodge
Cambridge
J. F. Dodge
James J. O’malley
J. J. Talbot
A. T. Zappey
W. H. Dodge
Yale to Host East Coast Track Meet With California Teams
Yale captains welcomed news that California track teams will travel East for a meet likely to combine Yale Princeton and Berkeley University. The event may occur in New Haven about two weeks before the intercollegiate games, replacing the Yale Harvard dual meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Yale
California
Princeton
Berkeley University
Harvard
Ohio Senator-elect Foraker Backs McKinley Unity
Senator-elect Foraker of Ohio voiced strong support for McKinley in the Republican presidential outlook saying he is for McKinley first and last. He noted Ohio would be a unit for McKinley and declined to discuss comparative candidate strength.
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New York
McKinley
Foraker
Ohio
Christian Union Entertainment in Union Hall
The regular weekly program featured music and readings by Miss Gertrude Rogers soprano Miss Jessie Guirdon Forbes contralto Ira G Handy violinist Charles L Capen pianist Clara Foss and Walter venney accompanists and Miss Bella Temple reader in Union Hall last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Union
Union Hall
Gertrude Rogers
Jessie Guirdon Forbes
Ira G. Handy
Charles L. Capen
Clara Foss
Walter Venney
Bella Temple
Everett Democrats Organize and Elect Officers
The Everett Democratic city committee of 1896 met last evening and organized selecting William J. Brickley as president H. W. Johnson as vice president J. F. O Connor as secretary and J. F. Cavanagh as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Democratic City Committee
William J. Brickley
H. W. Johnson
J. F. O'Connor
J. F. Cavanagh
Woman found near death from starvation in Simsbury village
In Winsted on January 22, Mrs. Lucy Ann Sparks of Weatogue Simsbury was found near starvation and nearly blind. She refused town aid and the Humane Society will take charge of matters.
Bankers Order Granite State Provident Association to Halt New Business
Bank commissioners in Concord direct the Granite State Provident Association of Manchester to stop taking new business after resignations by Hon. James O. Lyford and General Frank S. Streeter. The move stems from governance conflicts while solvency remains intact. ongoing examinations by Connecticut and New York will determine next steps.
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Concord
N. H
Granite State Provident Association of
Manchester
James O. Lyford
Frank S. Streeter
Lyford
Connecticut
New York
Somerville Council Votes Reward For Attack Case
The Somerville Common Council unanimously approves a $590 reward to arrest and convict the assailant of Emily Wilkinson and Minnie Carney, with payment rules set and three month claim limit. Mayor Perry later fills several city posts and a budgeting debate continues on assessors and public works.
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Common Council
Somerville
Burrows
Emily Wilkinson
Minnie Carney
Board of Aldermen
Perry
Eaton
Board of Assessors
Huntley
Ernest W. Baily
Horace L. Eaton
George A. Kimball
Benjamin H. Thompson
Edward T. Mayhew
William P. Mitchell
Albert B. Fales
Board of Health
Alvano T. Nickerson
Alvah B. Dearborn
Allen F. Carpenter
Water
Alderman Berry
Wellington Bridge
Andrews
Broadway
Heath
Servall
Irving
Summer
Glen
Lowell Streets
Evergreen Avenue
Pratt
Committee On Public Property
Malden Rubber Shoe Mills shift to three quarters time
Malden January 22 Malden factories of the Boston Rubber Shoe Company with about 3600 workers began three quarters time today. The dull winter and scarce orders have slowed business usual, with Western rubber market also quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Boston Rubber Shoe Company
Shooting at Lime Birds in Babylon Match
The morning competition at Babylon Long Island pitted George Work and E G Murphy against H Yates Dolan and J K Palmer. Work and Murphy totaled 167 kills to 33 misses, while Dolan and Palmer had 166 kills and 34 misses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babylon
L. I
George Work
E. G. Murphy
H. Yates Dolan
J. K. Palmer
Work
Murphy
Dolan
Palmer
Newton Police Officers Celebrate Eighteenth Anniversary
Sergeant John Ryan and Officers Noah F Bosworth and Robert Harrison marked eighteen years on Newton police force with a dinner at Young's Boston and a theatre visit. They were appointed during Mayor Fowle's term.
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John Ryan
Noah F. Bosworth
Robert Harrison
Newton
Young’s
Boston
Mayor Fowle
Newton Art Exhibit At Club House Impresses Crowd
The Newton Clubhouse hosts a week long art show premiering 350 works from Boston New England and from New York Philadelphia and Europe. Notable pieces include The Gang by J. G. Brown valued at 5000 and Calve in Carmen by Chartran worth 7000 as hundreds attend a public reception and view rooms filled with paintings by Morant Moran Leighton and Graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Newton Club
Newtonville
New England
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Europe
Henry E. Cobb
L. K. Harlow
William G. Bullivant
Cobb
J. G. Brown
New York City
Carmen
Chartran
Assembly Hall
Brookline
Cambridge
Newtons
F. Ss. Church
E. C. Minor
William Hart
Harry Eaton
J. Appleton Brown
Thomas Moran
Barnard
Selinger
Triscott
Walton Lockwood
Munself
Walter Brackett
Churchill
Halsall
Beck
Hayden
Hatfield
Lansill
Hamilton
Walker
E. W. B. Hamilton
Messrs
George W. Morse
Wisher Ames
H. D. Kingscyme
H.V. Perkins
Seavey
Breck
Venice
Moran
Bridgeman
Paris
Abbott Graves
Alexander Pope
Lockwood
G. H. Smillie
Pope
Scott Leighton
J. H. Hatfield
S. P. Hodgdon
C. A. Walker
Henry Sandham
Hendricks A. Hallett
Edward H. Barnard
Emily
J. Paul Selinger
L. J. Brackett
M. H. Hard
Jameson Leaves for Home From Transvaal Invasion
London despatch reports Dr. Jameson and officers who led the Transvaal invasion have sailed for England from Victoria and Durban aboard the British steamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jameson
London
South Africa
Dr. Jameson
Transvaal
England
Victoria
Durban
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Barry
Little Champion
Empire State Express
Fowler
Forture
Fowler Cycle Manufacturing Company
Bald
Gideon
Racing Board
Pope Company
Willison
Sterling Elliott
Mr. Willison
League
Somme
Dells
Erie Medical CO
N.Y
Monster
Nell
Sporting Notes
Harvard Athletic Notes
Bowler
Buntrs
Candlepin League
McDonald S
Lord Seer Tee
Muray & Irwin
Bowle
CITY
Rexford
City Hall
Rexfords
Rexford’s
Richardson
Scannell
Deveree
Pam
Ie Bowler
Matshai Sceesceess
Shugart
Folsom
Jefferson Alieys
Jeffersons
Hannaford eeveeeeucdOl
Colins Ee Ees Eesons
McsSoila
Wilby
AG Carruth
Opids Vc
See Bees
Purington
Bradbury
NEA
Cian Ain
Mackin
Sewene
Aes
Everett Grocery Clerks
Yale-Princeton-Berkeley
M'Kinley
Christian Union Entertainment
Everett Democrats
Blanchard & Farrar
Faneuil Hall
Change
Granite State Provident Association
Kewtok
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Post Office Square
Boston, Mass
Massachusetts
Benj P F. Stevens
Alfred D. Foster
S. F. Trull
WM. B. Turner
Herrick’s Mercantile Collection Agency
Court ST
Beacon St
A. B. Heath
Commission of the Institutions Department
Beacor St
Deer Island
Institutions Department
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