Big Leagues Face Schedule Clash in Baseball
National and American leagues clash over opening and Memorial Day dates in New York Boston and St Louis as they seek fair play. Ban Johnson and Barney Dreyfuss press for two clubs per city while talks continue in San Francisco ahead of a spring meeting at the Fifth Avenue Hotel on March 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ban Johnson
Barney Dreyfuss
Johnson
Dreyfuss
Johhmeen
Ebbets
Pittsburg Marnate
Farrell
New York Americans
National League
Pulliam
Eong
West
San Francisco
James A. Hart
Edward Hanlon
Pacific Coast League
Chicago
American League
Fifth Avenue Hotel
American’ Loan
Boston
Trust Companies
G. Johnson
J Frank Quinlan Olympic athlete dies after blood poisoning
J Frank Quinlan, who died Saturday night from blood poisoning, was a Boston lawyer and Harvard Law School graduate. A Fordham College alumnus and noted amateur athlete, he excelled in quarter and half mile events at Brookline and Harvard, earning a spot on the 1898 Athens Olympic team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Quinlan
Boston
Fordham College
Harvard Law School
Brookline
Harvard
Athens
Champion Al Beloved Daring Autoist Reads News
Albert Champion, famed French pace follower and autoist, arrived in the city lodging at Hotel Langham. He survived a Brighton Beach crash last October where his car vaulted a fence at high speed, sustaining severe injuries but recovering enough to be discharged. He plans to race again as the summer circuit opens, eyeing Florida sands records and predicting possible record drops to 35 seconds in the one mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Champion
Langham
Champion
Brighton Beach
N. Y
Flower Hospital
Champions
Henry Ford
Florida Sands
Oldfield
la Roche
Dominick
Roxbury Gaelic Football Club elects officers for term
The Roxbury Gaelic football club met at Gurney Hall and elected officers for the current term. President Daniel J. Keough, vice president John J. Gilmore, financial secretary Nicholas P. Garry, recording secretary William F. Kilroy, treasurer Thomas F. Martin, sergeants at arms Peter J. Gatley, captain William Osborne, vice captain Joseph Murray. A set of officers will be held Feb 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxbury Gaelic Football Club
Gurney Hall
Daniel J. Keough
John J. Gilmore
Nicholas P. Garry
William F. Kilroy
Peter. J. Gatley
William Osborne
Joseph Murray
Day of prayer planned at Lasell Seminary
Auburndale January 24 Observance set for Thursday January 28 at Lasell Seminary with sermons by Rev P Henson D D Tremont Temple and Rev C H Stockdale Melrose.
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Lasell
Auburndale
Lasell Seminary
P. Henson
D.D
Tremont Temple
C. H. Stockdale
Melrose
Proposed Changes In Football Rules
The rules committee faces its toughest season amid widespread criticism and varied suggestions. Proposals include harsher penalties to curb rough play, removing offenders for downs, restricting opposing centers on kicks, and penalizing goal line kickoffs to force re kickoffs. The aim is to restore order and fairness in a contentious season.
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Football Rules Committee
Fifth Sunday of Sleighing Recital Draws Many Owners
A fifth consecutive sleighing Sunday drew a large crowd of horse owners despite soft ground. The list of attendees includes Mrs. Thomas V. Saree Colonel A. John and many others such as Caleb Nar, Mr. and Mrs. George, F.N Stackpole, J. F. Hurley, Senator Clarke, and Mrs. Kred T. Foss, among numerous names from Brookline and surrounding areas. The event highlighted a lively regional gathering with emphasis on community figures and local residents enjoying the winter weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas v. Saree
A. John
Caleb Nar
Vu Ne Crocker
Kelien
Erbrook
Borat ‘Watpole
Wat
Cete
H. Eldredgeins
SoMi
Russell
R Hall
Thomas G. Plant
Arthur Alley
Suaw
Ana
Walter. Farmer
Quincy Samuel Shaw
F. T. Vote
George
B. Porter
Anes Stearna
Eben
Serdar
F.N Stackpole
Mrs. George
A. T
Bolden
Amin
Coltanidre
J. Rata
Atkinectis
S. Voren
Tally
McManus
Water Commision Ark Brookline
Sam
Corey James F. Dooley
Joseph
Cook
Fren
MéKissop
N. Shaw
W. Johny
O’ Connell
Agene
Tomp. Hols
Hiram Gassend
T. H. Higham
Frank Newcomb
Arthur L. L. Lawrence
G. H
M. Wesley
F. W. Sargent
A Pierce
E. J. A Ee F. F. Ae Calgne
George. P
Johnson, Arper
Munroe Oods
Grisgs
Stevens
W. H. W.kinson
A. B. Baker
John Thompson
Randolph . Clarke
M. H. N.” Eard
L. C
Wilson, Durfee
Eefer
Ws. Thurston
C. P.aftry
J. Haite
EZ. O. Matey
Benja Pope
C. H. Belledeu
M F
C. G. Cilley
David
J. Nulligan
Cg Y Beckwith
P. Eee
Cassid Furbush
Calvin Weir
J. F. Hurley
Oy Magee
John Crown Doane
Litchfield
Senator . Clarke
Isaac van ‘Horn
J. V. N. Stultz
Frank Hall
Walter Tere Jere Sullivan
H. O. Houghton
Ni M. Butten
Charles Jenkins
Wwe
A. Srethaen
Che le N. Tucker
Yackey
Richmond
Boston Horse Show Judges Named for Saddle Classes
Preparatory work for the Boston Horse Show advances with judges appointed. The list includes George F. Willing for trotters roadsters hackneys and half bred hackneys, Joseph E. Widener for ponies harness pony stallions and pony brood mares, Thomas A Maitland for four in hands tandems harness horses and carriages, N P Bowditch for heavy draught horses, Seward Cary for polo ponies, James K Maddux Colin Campbell R Penn Smith and Charles G Treat as named.
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Boston
George
Willing
Philadelphia
Joseph E. Widener
Ogontz
Penn
Thomas A. Maitland
New York
Thomas Maitland
Charles ¥. Baker
N. P. Bowditch
Framingham
Mass
Seward Cary
James K. Maddux
Warrenton
Colin Campbell
Montreal
R. Penn Smith
Bryn Mawr
Charles G. Treat
Sweepstakes for Puppies at Boston Dog Show
The Ladies Kennel Club of Massachusetts launches Puppy Sweepstakes entries close next Monday with Frank L Weston in Dover for blanks. Stakes cover many breeds bred and owned by the same member. Regular Boston Dog Show entries close February 6 with superintendent Arthur Mulvey at 621 Washington Street.
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Boston
Club of Massachusetts
Frank L
Weston
Fountain Street
Meford
Arthur Mulvey
Washington Street
Testimonial Tonight for John Cuneo Known as Spike
A testimonial will be tendered to John Cuneo known as Spike in Roughan Hall Charlestown this evening. Cuneo born in Boston last year ran for Common Council and is well known in the North End where he has lived. Prominent guests will include Senator Henry Fitzgerald Representative Grady and Representative Scigiano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cuneo
Spike
Roughan’ Hall
Charlestown
Cuneo
Boston
North End
Henry
Fitzgerald
Grady
Scigiano
Billiard Scores Tie At Week’s End In Hybraries Meet
After the first week of the SS A billiard tournament at the Hyb raries Haton Schmidt William Paige and Henry Clarkson each won one and lost none Van'Dyke has three losses Parker two losses and no wins remain.
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Hybraries
Haton
Les Schmidt
William Paige
Henry Clarkson
Van’Dyke
M. Parker
Top Tie in Gilt Edge Bowling Standings
Last week tied leaders Charlestown and B A A with 14 wins, Newtowne close behind. Week ahead features Charlestown at Dudley and Newtowne vs B A A, with Chapman surging to lead individual averages as Glendon and others compete in the Gilt Edge circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown
Newtowne
Dudley
Unclear OCR Fragments Reflect Individual Averages and Names
Fragmentary data lists individual averages and names such as Kinaman Glendon Pringelis Sanders and Hette with various numbers, likely from a sports or standings page. Readable items include references to Arlington Lane and fields with partial scores or ranks, but the text is incomplete and scattered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern “Ee
Rlington
Isles Arlington
Gee
Kinaman
Glendon
Fivon
Standing update from regional athletics and local listings
Fragmentary OCR notes list individuals such as Dudiey Perse Soleil Highland and Duhig with numbers and addresses. Mentions 909th AL, Cousens Colona Cole, and Dudley with figures like 410 418 15 48 and 62. Context unclear but records a local standings or ledger style entry with multiple names and figures.
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Dudiey
Perse
Ie Soleil
Highland
Baale & Ross Po
Newton League Standings and Individual Averages
Newton League standings show Ave. and team records for Alle'n Golf, Maugus, Hunnewell, Riverdale, and North Gate with wins and losses. Individual averages list Kimball New Boat, Harris Allston Golf, Ashley Allston G, Lyon Riverdale, Willey Margus, Moritt Riverdale, Foster Allston G, Aubin Allston Golf, Buntin New Boat, and Booker Hunnewell with scores around 167 to 174.
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W. L.ave. Alle
Maugus
Hunnewell
Riverdale
North Gate
Millen and Colleagues Inconsistent Marks Displayed
Fragmentary OCR lists names and scores including Millen Bovist McHarrie Connors Cole Finnegan Burdett Sudbury Burns. Numbers show decimals like .94 and .92 and scattered initials, suggesting a partial results table or scoring sheet with multiple participants and possible city or club affiliations.
Bradbury and Others in Regional Track Standings
A fragmented list shows participants Bradbury O Co 5 98 Rouse Car .90 Halls oy 99 1 McHarrie Sud.89 Millen 0 Cirveccget at Hedge D C.89 Miller Mal.-00 Henry Mal. . McMUllin Mal.90 Prescott Win.89. The item records names and scores in a sparse roster format.
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Bradbury, O. Co
Rouse, Car
Halls, Oy
McHarrie
Sud
Hedge
D. C
Miller
Mal
Henry
McMullin
Prescott
Win
Fragments of Ledger Listings From City Financial Records
An OCR fragment shows scattered dollar values and ledger entries with names and street references. The readable items include numbers, initials, and partial surnames suggesting a catalog of accounts or loans tied to addresses such as Skate Street and Boston Safe, alongside names like Puritan and New England, with assorted amounts and initials.
Unclear historical data with scattered farm product figures
Fragmentary OCR lists farm outputs and names such as Butter Poultry and Kilton with assorted numbers. Reads like a market or ledger snippet mentioning farmers Hollis Thomas Dutcher Kinman and Weits among various poultry and butter entries. Exact context and dates are not discernible.
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L.pins
W. L. Pine Eye
Butter O
Hollis
Poultry
Thomas
Eee
Littlefield, Pag
Dutcher
Vheseeun Kinsman
Ton Watts
Sane
Fragmentary 19th Century Newspaper Snippet
OCR mishmash lists various newspapers and names such as Herald Post Globe Journal O'Connor Johnson O’Lea with scattered figures and abbreviations. The readable bits suggest a clippings-style ledger of items or circulation figures without coherent event or narrative.
New York Auto Show News and Racing Plans
Jed Newkirk signed to drive a touring car for a private party season in New York. Jimmy Michael works to persuade Spooner Wells to stay, while denying ride under Jim Kennedy. Gussie Lawson to Europe with Bobby Walthour in March as pacemaker. Albert Champion out of hospital attends show at Madison Square Garden but on crutches. Eight day bicycle race planned in Paris with head riders sought. Brookline Swimming Club to meet NYAC for dual aquatics. James Kennedy touts Charles River Park cycle series for next summer. Big Jim meets THurst and Senator Galvin to discuss season. Bowler league memos rely on secretary submissions.
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Jed Newkirk
New York
Jimmy Michael
Spooner
Wells
Sesson
Jim Kennedy
Gussie Lawson
Europe
Bobby Walthour
Gudley Marks
Lady Calaban
Cigarette Sullivan
P. C. Sheehan
Joe Downey
Tom Eck
Teddy Edwards
New York Auto
Albert Champion
Madison Square Garden
Champion
Paria
Boyce
Brookline Swimming Club
Theew York Athletic Club
James C. Kennedy
Charles River Park
Boston
Big Jim
T Hurst
Senator Galvin
Bartholdi
Sudbury Leads Greater Boston Bowling Scores
Best scores recorded last week show Sudbury taking team total with 1404 and team single 494 in Greater Boston. Lucia from City Hall posts both individual total 331 and individual single 135, highlighting top performances amid local bowling results.
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Sudbury
City Hall
St. James
Mellen
Somerset
Incia
Griffin
Dedham
McPhee
Blites
Blite
Rorse Aeham
Roslindale
Greater Boston
Malden
Byverett
Bradbury
Old Colony
Post’s
Greater
Boston
City
Lucia
Tremont Team Total and Individual Federal Figures Distorted
Fragmentary OCR reads mixed entries including Tremont totals for Team Commercial and Individual Federal figures for Glendon Kinsman and Mystic Valley. Data appears misaligned with interspersed numbers 2683 946 614 and 218.Unable to determine coherent event or outcome from the garbled text.
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Tremont
Commercial
Federal
Glendon
Mystic Valley
Dedham High Athletes Eye Fast Track Season
Dedham High shows bright prospects for a winning track team as many returnees train for sprints and distance events. Captain Charles C. OConnell, noted for 1 mile wins at Harvard Association meets, leads a strong squad including Koppmann Cox Alden Ward Hurley Connors Keenan Hill McNaught Rogers Staples Newhall Brennan and O’Gonnell with hopes for relay success and school toys meet prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham High
Boston Athletic,Association
Charles
O'Connell
Boston
Harvard Athletic Association
Soldiers Field
Koppmann
Cox
Alden
Ward
F. Hurley
Connors
J. Keenan
Hill
McNaught
New Hampshire
Rogers
Keenan
Hurley
Staples
Newhall
Brennan
O’gonnell
Suburban Militia Forms Basketball League
Wakefield reports a suburban military basketball league organized by Battery B First Heavy Artillery Cambridge Company M Eighth Regiment Somerville Company L Fifth Regiment Malden Company B Eighth Regiment Everett Company BE Eighth Regiment Beverly Company H Eighth Regiment Salem Company A Sixth Regiment Wakefield. Officers include Sergeant Walter Hunt Wakefield president Corporal James Casey Beverly vice president Sergeant John Fley Salem secretary treasurer Lieutenant L L Hanaford Somerville Sergeant W E Mitchell Mald en Sergeant L P Sawin Everett Corporal W Higgins Cambridge Directors. Games listed: Company A Beverly Jan 29 Company H Eighth Regiment Everett Jan 30 Company M Eighth Regiment Malden Jan 30.
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Wakefield
Cambridge
Somerville
Malden
Everett
Beverly
Comny H
Salem
Ompany A
Walter ‘G.hunt
James
Casey
John 'Fley
Treas
L.L. Hanaford
W.E.’ Mitchell
P. ‘Sawin
W. ‘Higgins
Eighth Regiment
Eighth
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Chickering
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Albert
Ag Stove Co
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Gaelic Football Club
Ldng
Anargyros
John
Roughan
Hall
The
Interclub
A. A
Arlington
Calumet
Kernwood
Central
the Battery
Kidsman
Littlefield
Py Saunders
Battery
Race
Hecht
Allston Golf
Newton
Newton Boat
Kimball
Boat Club
Lyon
Riverside Casino
Barker
Minor
Tole
Shaemans Coto
Bouhwell
Chén
Ashworth
Tower
Mystic Valley ‘League
Cys
Newton League
W. L. Ave. L. Ave
Cig Op Ali
Old Id Colony i
Jefferson
Rexford
Dartmouth
Mt. Pleasant
McCarthy
Boylston
NEW Century League
L. AY
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Aha
Boston League
Ww. L L
Qld Pay
Artmouth
Winthrop
Carrut
Grove Hall
Trust Companies’ League
L Am. Loan
Scate Street
Boston Safe
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New England
Marketmen's League
Newspaper League
AY Ding
LA Herald
L. Av. Globe
Journal
Post
Snare Herald
Ierora
Globe
O’connor
Herald
Bol Bay. Post
O’le Herald
Hiterald
Telephone League
Ww. L
World OF Sport
Bos
Carruth Greater
Brockton
Ae Pe
Charles C. O'Connell
Emerson Bros
Boylston St
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