Maddock's 260 Delivers Sensational Mercantile Bowling Night
Maddock of John P. Squire & Co. rolled a 260 single string to spark a comeback and win for his team. The foul in the last frame prevented an 80 first-ball total, but the 260 remains a league record and one of the season's best scores. The victory came as Clapp & Tilton faltered during Maddock's surge.
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Maddock
John P. Squire
Bacon
Dudley Association
John P. Squire & Co
Clapp & Tilton
Squire
Dennison Manufacturing Company
Winch Bros
Boston Bowling Leaders Set Backlog Rules For Games
The Boston Public Bowling Alley Owners Association met at the Boston Tavern and ordered postponed games to be completed within a week of the original date. Unplayed games must be rolled on or before Friday February 4. Warren alleys membership was tabled. A prize for a bowling tournament tied to the Sportsmen's event in March at Mechanics Hall was discussed.
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Boston Public Bowling Alley Owners’ Association
Boston Tavern
Warren Alleys
Mechanics’ Hall
Codman Dominate Suburban Interclub Night
The Codman Club swept most events at the Codman Club last evening winning eight of ten interclub points. Codmans claimed the billiards and two bowling games while Roxbury took one pool game and the final bowling frame by 10 pins. Kendricken of Roxbury edged Dyer by five in the second pool match.
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Oxfords
Newtownes
Billiards
J. H. Parke
Newtownee
T’tl. St. Sp. S
Skinner
Tuttle
Bixby
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Collins Freseees
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Maddock
Cambridge Y. M. C. A
Malden
Clapp & Tilton
M. C
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Driscoll
Dueot TT
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Hollis
Adams
Smith
N. E. Hollis & CO
Garland
Yinsor Tee Reweeeveoses
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South Boston
Doane
Moore
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Codmans
Kendricken
Dyer
Melrose Interclub Results Narrow Bowling Victory
Melrose A C. hosted interclub games with home teams losing all events except bowling. Kernwood edged out Melrose in a close bowling contest after a night of limited success in other disciplines.
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Melrose
Melrose A. C
Kernwood
Veazie Sets Season Record In Insurance League Game
Warren Veazie broke his own season three-string record with a score four pins higher as U S Casualty defeated Boston Marine in last night's Insurance League game. Parks of the winning team noted the victory.
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Warren Veazie
U.S. Casualty
Boston Marine
Parks
Roll-Off Tie at McCarthy's Alleys Alters Money Standings
A roll-off at McCarthy's Alleys produced a tie for first between McAllen with 269 and Fen ton with 263 in the money standings. Other scores: Lester 256 Wagner 252 Kimball 249 Davis 249 Hall 239 Skinner 232.
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Ing
McAllen
Fenton
Lester
Wagner
Kimball
Davis
Hall
Skinner
Entre Nous Club Bowling Seeks City Social Club Games
A single man candle pin tournament at Roxbury alleys runs through February 4 with finals for the top twenty preliminaries. Prizes total 50 dollars with 15 for the top finals team, 10 for second, 7 for third, 5 for fourth, 3 for fifth, plus 5 for highest preliminaries team string and 5 for highest single string.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxbury
Betting Dispute Cancels Brighton Foot Race
A 10 yard race at Rogers Park Brighton between J Ryan of Fitchburg and Florrie Donohue of Watertown was canceled after disputes over starter and referee names and allegations of a staged match. A telegram linked to a backer suggested a fraudulent setup with Denis Shay as a false backer. Stakes of 500 dollars were returned amid rumors of further spicy developments involving Fitchburg backers and Watertown Donohue supporters.
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J. Ryan
Fitchburg
Florrie Donohue
Watertown
Rogers Park
Brighton
Ryan
Donohue
Lyan
Eastern and Western Leagues Ratify Scranton-Rochester Transfer
Eastern League delegates report the Scranton franchise transfer to Rochester has been ratified. A $2000 monthly salary cap is set for teams, with possible $1250 increments if the manager is also a player. The groups plan to petition the National League against a draft trial period proposal.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Scranton
Rochester
National League
Professionals Join Century Road Club Amid Race Plans
The Century Road Club admitted professionals, spurring Boston area cyclists to target road records. Francis A. Gately of Roxbury plans a mile road record near Boston, aiming for 1:30 with a hill start and downhill first leg. He forecasts a sextet pace group to push a fast mark.
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Century Road Club
Francis A. Gately
Roxbury
C. R. CG
Massachusetts
Boston
A O H Military Ball Brightens East Boston Lyceum Hall
The first annual concert and ball of Military Division 46 A O H East Boston drew about 1100 attendees. Notables and political figures attended as the hall featured Irish and American flags, a promenade concert by M Edward Hobbs Orchestra, and a march by William Glynn. The event was directed by Lieutenant Denis P Donovan with aids listed. many couples joined the grand march led by D P Donovan and Dorothy Peterson.
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Military Division 46
East
Boston
Lyceum Hall
M. Edward Hobbs
James J. Shea
John Donovan
Eugene J. Reardon
Lawrence J. Munz
Cornelius Lehan Edward Mulligan
Lawrence O’brien
Michael Lannon
D. P. Donovan
Dorothy Peterson
James H. Donovan
William J. Walsh
C. F. Lynch
James J. O’shea
Joseph O'Neill
Captain McGrath
William J. Cronin
Charles McCarthy
John Quinn
Jeremiah F. Coleman
Hugh McClellan
Timothy J. McCarthy
Chelsea
John H. Sullivan
Wiliam J. Donovan
Joseph A. Conry
James O'Connor
Laura J. Dodge
F. A. Baldwin
Everett
Edward Brown
Jeffries Rowing Association
Timothy Donovan
Thomas Darcy
Mary
Ellen Darcy
Bridget Tierney
Mary A. Mack
Catherine McCarthy
Cornelius F. Lynch
John McDonald
Katie Cannon
Patrick Crook
Julia
Josie Drinan
Minnie Crowley
James J. O'Rourke
Minnie Donovan
Bicycle Gossip and Cycle Racing News Recap
The column reports a weekly league gain bringing membership to 103,148 with New York 71 new, Pennsylvania 31, Massachusetts 28, Indiana 33, Connecticut and Rhode Island six each. It notes resistance to a proposed ride witness rule, a missing racing figure Tom Eck, and a London market downturn in cycle shares. It previews polo, amateur races in New Bedford, and a pig barbecue by Tiger Roadsters. Hills Grove plans a major racing year with a rebuilt track opening May 7 and a busy schedule into September.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Indiana
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Century Road Club
A. Oo. McGarrett
Century
McGarrett
Dudley Marks
Tom Linton
Tom Eck
Minneapolis
London
Birmingham
Dublin
P. G
Boston Wheelmen
Adelphi
New Bedford
Albert Crossley
Dan Murphy
Eddie MacDuffee
Tiger Roadsters
L. A. W. Leaaders
Consul Elliott
Boston
W. B. Chipman
Cleveland
M. D. Rich
Commonwealth Avenue
Chipman
Lozier Company
L. F. Dunbar
National Board of Trade
Philadelphia
Waller Leads The 72 Hour Pittsburg Bicycle Race
The 72 hour race at Pittsburg began at noon with twelve starters including nationally known riders. At midnight Waller led with 220 miles and 4 laps tied with Elkes at 220 miles 2 laps, while Henshaw had 197 miles 7 laps and Repine 86 miles. Stewart, the only rider to drop out tonight, is a colored contestant.
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Pittsburg
Waller
Henshaw
Elkes
Deneh
Gannon
Stewart
Miller
Schinneer
Hall
Moran backs Sullivan to beat Palmer for ten thousand
Boxing gossip notes Frank Moran backs Dave Sullivan to defeat Pedlar Palmer, wagering up to 10000, reflecting the fighter’s nerve and record. Sullivan has faced top lawyers and proven his worth in his class.
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Frank Moran
Dave Sullivan
Palmer
Dave
New England School of Boxing Event Report
A clipped OCR fragment references the New England School of Boxing and names The Pelb 14 Boys Yard Coll amid unclear details. Readable items mention boxing training or a local event at an athletic facility. The text lacks coherent dates or outcomes.
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NEW England School OF Boxing
Pelb
Elbain
Ein
Mary Ege
Roanoke Smoke Talk Draws Big Crowd and Fights
Nearly 700 guests attended the Roanoke Social Club smoke talk and entertainment. Highlights included Bob Allen versus Professor Joe Robinson and Timmy Kearns against Maurice Rosenberg. Kearns was later announced as matched to Eddie Connolly, boosting excitement as Patsy Haley returned with Kid Foley.
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Roanoke
Bob Allen
Joe Robinson
Timmy Kearns
Maurice Rosenberg
Kearns
Eddie Connolly
Patsy Haley
London
Foley
Patsy
Burke to Come for Boston Cross Country Race
J J Burke of the New Jersey A C will start from scratch in the eight mile cross country at the Boston A A on January 29. He leaves New York with trainer J W Flaman and John Hi Murray and will reach Holy Cross College Worcester where Thomas Conneff will meet him. Burke may also run the six mile indoor event at the following week's Boston meet.
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New York
Boston A. A
J. J. Burke
New Jersey
A. C
J. W. Flaman
John Hi. Murray
Holy Cross College
Worcester
Thomas Conneff
Holy Cross
Conneff
Boston
Burke
Dobbs Knocks Out Fox In Palace Sporting Club Show
In Trenton New Jersey Bobby Dobbs of Minneapolis defeated Jack Fox of New York by knockout in eight rounds. Fox recovered briefly after the stoppage but the referee scored the bout for Dobbs. The card drew about three thousand spectators. Earlier, Kid Murphy and Tim McDermott fought to a draw and Jack Waldron beat Eddie Hayes.
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Trenton
N. J
Palace Sporting Club
Kid” Murphy
Cincinnati
Tim McDermot
Jack Waldron
Eddie Hayes
Newark
Bobby Dobbs
Minneapolis
Jack Fox
New York
Fox
Dobbs
Ruhlin Stops Bout as Police Intervene in Baltimore
In Baltimore at Music Hall the Eureka Athletic Club staged fights with Gus Ruhlin of Akron facing Will Bendorff of England. Ruhlin controlled the match and authorities halted the main event in the second round for humane reasons.
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Baltimore
Eureka Athletic Club
Music Hall
Gus Ruhlin
Akron
Will Bendorff
England
Ruhlin
Readville Stakes Set By New England Trotting Association
The New England Trotting Horse Breeders Association met at Young's Hotel and announced grand circuit stakes for Readville in August. Trotting events include 3 year olds 2:30 class $2000, 2:30 class $3000, Massachusetts stake 2:15 class $5000, 2:11 class $3000. Pacing events offer 3 year olds 2:30 class $1000, or class $3000, 2:15 class $3000, 2:10 class $3000.
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New England Trotting Horse Breeders’ Association
Young’s Hotel
Readville
Massachusetts Stake
Yale Freshmen Rally With Pranks At Junior Prom
Yale freshmen defy taboo to stage pranks during the junior prom day. A blue flag bearing class 1900 Sheff fluttered from the flagstaff until an electric lineman pulled it down and burned it at police HQ. Tea events followed at Lyceum Hall and private homes hosted by Mrs Farnham and Mrs Hotchkiss, with several secret societies holding similar functions.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Sheff
Lyceum Hall
W. W. Farnham
Prospect Street
H. L. Hotchkiss
Hillhouse Avenue
Somerville Considers Charter Changes and Mayor’s Plan
Somerville City Charter Commission, 25 members, met at the Public Library to discuss a new charter draft intended for the Legislature next month. Mayor Perry urged a single board, a City Council of 16 to 24 members, ward growth, Mayor’s appointment power, a Board of Public Works, a Board of Estimate, and minority representation in the council.
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City Charter Commission of
Somerville
Perry
Board of Public Works
Maryland Assembly Fails To Elect Senator On One Ballot
In Annapolis on January 24 the Maryland General Assembly in joint session used a single ballot for United States Senator. McComas received 49 votes, Gorman 42, Shaw 17, Findlay 1, with total ballots 109 and 55 needed for choice.
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Annapolis
Maryland General Assembly
United States
McComas
Gorman
Shaw
Findlay
Boston Charity Ball planned by Purim Association
The second annual Purim Association charity ball will be at Music Hall on Thursday evening February 3. Decorations will be elaborate and unique, promenade music by a military band and a large string orchestra for dancing, with numerous city officials invited and likely to attend.
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Purim Association of
Boston
Music Hall
Jacob H. Hecht
Charles Weil
Jacob Berwin
Myer I. Bornstein
Fanny Cohen
Israel Cohen
Jacob Dreyfus
Edward 8. Goulston
Myer H. Goldsch
Fourteenth Annual SONS OF BENJAMIN Ball in Boston
The Boston Lodge No. 80 held its fourteenth annual ball in Odd Fellows Hall with over 250 couples and prominent business guests. Grand march led by Maurice Buxbaum, with Mark Levy as assistant. cake walk by Master Philip White and sister. Sigilman’s Orchestra played late into the night. aids included M. Messing and A.
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Boston Lodge
Independent Order Sons of Benjamin
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Order
Maurice Buxbaum
Mark Levy
Philip White
Sigilman
M. Messing
Waiters’ Benevolent Association
Paul Revere Hall
Mechanics’ Building
Patrick H Honan
Wolcott
Bay State Literary Club Holds Its First Ball
The Bay State Literary Club of South Boston hosted its inaugural ball at Bethesda Hall Broadway last evening. Floor marshal was President Jeremiah F. Casey, floor director Vice-President William B. Murphy, with James J. Whalen and Daniel T. Lydon among the aids. Notables attending included W. E. Silloway, Agnes Canavan, Martin Welch, P. J. Nee, James Powers, Thomas Powers, Lizzie Kelley, Miles Clougherty, W. B. Murphy, J. F. Casey, T. F. Murphy, Mary Collins, Bessie Crimmins, Hannah Carter, Edward F. Leary, and P. J. O'Toole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay State Literary Club of
South Boston
Bethesda Hall
Broadway
Jeremiah F. Casey
William B. Murphy
James J. Whalen
Daniel T. Lydon
Corps of Aids
W. E. Silloway
Agnes Canavan
Martin Welch
P. J. Nee
Laurel Athletic Association Dance in Cambridge Port Hall
The Laurel Athletic Association held a dance in Odd Fellows Hall Cambridge port last night with about fifty couples attending. Patrick J. Brown directed the floor assisted by Clarence BE Foster Arthur E Lucy Thomas Parks George A Kirlan and John McLean aided in organizing.
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Laurel Athletic Association
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Cambridgeport
Patrick J. Brown
Clarence BE. Foster
Arthur E. Lucy
Thomas Parks
George A. Kirlan
John McLean
Prince of Wales Swindler Fancies Global Mason Plot
George Fleming, now in Walla Walla State Prison, is described as a major swindler who deceived Masons worldwide over ten years, allegedly including the Prince of Wales. His claims are supported by Grand Master A. W Frater of Washington and ex-Sheriff Vandevanter, both Masons.
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Seattle
Wash
George Fleming
Walla Walla
Harbor Tide Damage Strikes Gloucester Wharves
High tides yesterday caused about 2000 dollars in damage along Gloucester harbor. All wharves suffered flooding with East Gloucester Reed and Gamage J F Wonson and Amos Story's properties submerged. Salt pens at Story's reached. Sayward street cellars flooded. a basement kitchen scene saw one man rowing to breakfast in rubber boots.
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Gloucester
East Gloucester
Reed & Gamage
J. F. Wonson
Amos Story
Story’s
Sayward Street
Emma Goldman Speaks on Authority Versus Liberty in Phoenix
Emma Goldman of New York, famed anarchist, delivered a lecture titled Authority Versus Liberty before a large Phenix Hall audience. Introduced by James F. Morton, she spoke for an hour and a half and answered questions from Socialists and others.
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Phenix Hall
Emma Goldman
New York
James F. Morton
Miss Goldman
Comstock
Russia
Britannia Sold by Johnstone to Hooley in London
London January 2. Sir John Lawson Johnstone of Kingwood Kent sells the racing cutter Britannia once owned by the Prince of Wales to Ernest T Hooley a millionaire specie speculator.
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John Lawson Johnstone
Kingwood
Kent
Britannia
Prince of Wales
Ernest T. Hooley
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