Reynolds Wins National Skating Title at Staten Island
In New York on January 26 the National Amateur Skating Association resumed the United States one mile final at Silver Lake Staten Island. E Reynolds of Chicago won by eight yards over B McPartland with A Y Morgan third as Morgan protested on grounds of professionalism. The event followed McPartland’s earlier handicap mile victory.
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New York
National Amateur Skating Association of America
Stamford
Verplancks
N. Y
F. Reynolds
Chicago
Ill
T. Cooney
Cornwall on-the-Hudson
S. O’brien
New York City
A. Y. Morgan
G. W. Boock
Tarrytown
McPartland
Reynolds
Morgan
Cooney
United States
E. Reynolds
B. McPartland
S. M. Phillips
Poultry Show Opens at Mechanics Hall With $5000 Cat Prize
The Mechanics Hall exhibition features hundreds of birds from hens to pigeons and pheasants. A Boston cat show displays nearly a hundred pets led by Napoleon the Great valued at $5000 owned by Mrs. Charles Reed. Awards include numerous firsts across Plymouth Rocks, Leghorns, and other breeds with many notable exhibitors from Dorchester to Marlboro.
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Mechanics’ Hall
T. F. Rackham
East Orange
N. J
James Gordon Bennett
John L. Sullivan
New York
Times
Huntington Avenue
Horticultural Hall
Messrs
Leavitt and Jones
Dorchester
Boston
Napoleon the Great
France
Charles Reed
Woodhaven
N. Y
le Noir
White Plymouth Rocks
Cambridge Triumphs In Mass Ice Polo Thriller
Cambridge defeats Felton A. A. 7 to 1 at Spy Pond as forwards dominate and Corbett leads with multiple goals. Nazaro and Nazaro’s teammates shine for Felton A. A. while Cambridge seals the four straight victories with swift teamwork and sharp passes.
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Spy Pond
Cambridge
Feltern A. A
C. H
L. Triangle
Felton
Felton A. A
Nazaro
Sand
A. A. Corbett
S. Jp
Oaelic
Ore Reom
Burns Lynn
Jewell
Warnock Hopkins
Burton
Saul
Davis
Cess
Veenes
Uc Orhos
Corbett
Lyman
Hmit
Pel Oniassane
Warnock
Oi Eenenienins
Orbett
Os Aia
Tobey
Clark
Halvis
Tigers Lose Season Opener to Cambridge 9–8 in Ice Polo
The Tiger Roadsters drop a close 9 to 8 decision to Cambridge on the chutes rink. Conley starred for the bicycle team while Durgin's goaltending was solid. Next, Tigers face Roxbury B C tomorrow night at 9 30 at the same venue.
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Tiger Roadsters
Chutes
Cambridge
Tigers
Conley
Dirgin
Roxbury B. C
Ogrhe
Sharpe Burton
S. R
Ae Eens
Conley Hopkins
Adgeeeetiee c
Christie Mowol
H. B
He Reed
Keratin Esq
Durgin Neferee—Barber
Dorchester High School Edges Dedham In Ice Polo on Charles
The Dedham and Dorchester High School ice polo teams met on the Charles River at Dedham Centre yesterday afternoon. Dorchester led 1 0 at halftime and added another in the second period to win 2 1. Goals by Baker and Storer for Dorchester. Referee J William Keough. Two 15 minute halves.
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Dedham
Dorchester High School
Charles River
Dedham Centre
Dedham High School
Thief Steals From St Marys Church Tubular Bank
Parishioners report a robbery at St Marys Catholic Church on Harvard Street. A tubular money box at the rear of the church, last opened in April, contained over $100 before a top pry was found opened on Monday morning. The janitor suspects the thief sheltered in the church overnight.
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St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Harvard Street
Carnival Meeting Sets Grand Reception and Ball
A meeting of the June Carnival Association in Charles Town planned a grand reception and ball to be held at Roughan Hall on February 17. Martin G. Griffin spoke on the derivation of the mystic word Giasticatus, used for the inner circle of the association.
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Charlestown
Roughan Hall
Martin G. Griffin
Waiters' Benevolent Ball Draws Boston's Finest
For the thirty fourth year the Waiters' Benevolent Association held its annual ball at Cotillon Hall in Boston last night. The hall overflowed with waiters and friends as a profusely decorated venue hosted a grand march at nine and dancing until four with a supper break.
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Waiters’ Benevolent Association
Cotillon Hall
Boston
Model Gym Planned for East Boston by Ahl Family
The East Boston Athletic Association gym is presented to the city by Mrs. Esther P. Ahl of Commonwealth Avenue. It features a large gymnasium, shower baths, reading room, handball court, lockers, and a circular track. About 500 members plus 100 women members, with P. J. Finneran directing classes. annual running cost around $4000. Leonard D. Ahl serves as secretary and treasurer.
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East Boston Athletic Association
Esther P. Ahl
Commonwealth Avenue
Noddle Island
P. J. Finneran
Leonard D. Ahl
Boston
Boston dog show opens with 937 entries in Mechanics Building
The Boston dog show begins Tuesday in Mechanics Building with 937 entries, 100 more than last year. Forty seven breeds are listed with many new to this region, including boarhounds from France and numerous terrier varieties among the diverse lineup.
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Boston
Mechanics’ Building
Skye
France
Worcester sports notes and upcoming meets and entries
Letter for George Byers and message for J W Olmstead note the day. Yale Holy Cross relay team selection from Garren Fisher Byers Noyes Johnson Gerard. Princeton withdraws from Yale relay. Holy Cross substituted after last year’s foul. Middle States Regatta meeting in New York declared illegal. adjourned to Feb 17. Worcester Guards open handicap games Feb 9 with multiple events. entries due Feb 4. Holy Cross entries by Delaney McLaughlin Moynihan. Boston Gun Club prize handicap series begins at Wellington today. Joseph Sullivan buys Scotia alleys in Back Bay and runs two man candlepin tourney with prizes.
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George Byers
J. W. Olmstead
Holy Cross
Yale
J. P. Garren
T. R. Fisher
D. C. Byers
E. H. Noyes
B. Johnson
K. Gerard
Princeton
Middle States Regatta Association
New York
Anson
Worcester City Guards
Mechanics’ Haw
Worcester
National Guards
Wntries
J. D. Delaney
Blossom Street
James J. McLaughlin
Jerry Moynihan
Worcester A. C
Tineler
Boston Gun Club
Wellington
Joseph J. Sullivan
Charlestown
Scotia
Back Bay
Bicycle Notes and Industry Moves in Boston Shows
A shipment of 1897 Columbia catalogues arrives at a Boylston Street store amid strong demand. A Boston bicycle maker tests an electric carriage for future market use. 987 Wolff American wheels are exhibited at 22 Boylston Street. Industry figures and staff changes at several local shops are noted, including Chapman joining New England Cycle Show publicity and others moving between stores and shows. A Newton Club initiation exchange is proposed with requirements.
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Columbia
Post
Boston
Boylston Street
Harry M. Gordon
J. A. R. Underwood
Boston Cleveland
Fred Brummett
Remington
J. M. Linscott
Hanover Street
Dayton
Frederick A. Chapman
C. E. Johannison
Waltham
Comet
Pierce Company
Messrs. Brown & Wales
Purchase Street
Newburyport
Castle Square
Eddie Bald
Newton Club to Consolidate Newton Athletic Association
Newton young men in the Newton Club seek to consolidate the Newton Athletic Association at Newton Centre. A meeting in Bray Hall, Newton Centre, voted to empower the committee to accept the Newton Club proposal, assume the association’s debts, and manage the grounds for at least five years with a possible extension if successful. President Fred H. Hovey chaired the session.
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Newton
Newton Club
Newton Athletic Association
Newton Centre
Bray Hall
Fred H. Hovey
Boxing Gossip Highlights Potential Matchups and Trials
The column outlines Paddy Fenton signing to box Harry Peterson at the Nutmeg Athletic Club in Hartford on Feb 23 and notes other boxing news. George Dixon trains for a possible rematch with Frank Erne and vows after a win over Murphy. Multiple challengers, retirements, and future bouts are discussed, including Lavigne, Zeigler, Ernst, McAuliffe, Sharkey, and Maher vs Goddard talks, plus court cases in Louisville and upcoming matches in New York and Boston.
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Paddy Fenton
Nutmeg Athletic Club
Hartford
Harry Peterson
Fenton
George Dixon
Frank Erne
Dixon
Murphy
Austin Gibbons
Kid Lavigne
Owen Zeigler
Billy Ernst
Ikkids
Lavigne
McPartland
Jack McAuliffe
Tom Sharkey
McAuliffe
Peter Maher
Joe Goddard
Maher
England
Goddard
Coney Island
Tom Lansing
Louisville
Gunther
Lansing
Mitchell
New York
Spike’ Sullivan
Joe Gans
Baltimore
Jack Downey
New York City
Patsy Haley
Austin Rice
Dave Sullivan
Haley
Andy Watson
Boston
Philadelphia
Joe Elms
Chelsea
Mass
Frank Smith
California
Broadway Club
Billy Hill
Pat Daly
Brooklyn
London
Hill
Joe Walcott
Dick O’brien
Boxing coach Shaw offers special $5 rates this week
Hotel Pelham advertises Prof Shaw, leading boxing teacher, with limited time $5 rates this week only, inviting readers to call or write for details.
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Shaw
Hotel Pelham
Belfry Bowls Over Les Miserables With Big Home Score
Od Belfry defeated the Les Miserables of Lowell in Lexington tonight. A large team total was posted on the home alleys and the opening string sparked excitement. Belfry led by two pins at the finish as Lowell faltered in the second string and the visitors in the closing string. Reed and Saben steadied Belfry with solid averages.
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Lexington
Od Belfry
Les Miserables
Lowell
Old Belfry
Swift
Mclaughlin
Farrell
F. Reed
Saben
Brown Durrell & Co Wins to Take Sole Second Place
In a Mer cantile League clash Brown Durrell & Co defeated Dennison Manufacturing Company to end the tie for second place. Batchelder Lincoln, the champions, also won, beating the New England News Company. Scores not provided.
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Mercantile League
Brown, Durrell & Co
Dennison Manufacturing Company
Batchelder
Lincoln
New
Engand News Company
Brown Darrell & CO
Cox Eer
Driscoll Svete Bseewteueue Lee
Keating
Berge
Eee Ee
Smith
LORIE
NEW England News CO
Ancients of Boston Hear Smoke Talk and Plan Ceremonies
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston met at the Revere House for supper and a smoke talk. They considered attending Grant's tomb ceremonies and McKinley inauguration, with committees appointed, plus plans for Queen Victoria’s 60th anniversary celebrations.
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Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Boston
Revere House
Grant
New York
McKinley
Walker
Queen Victory
United States
Moody Boynton
England
Europe
J. Payson
Galloupe
Hedges
Charles Porter
du Shayne
Young Boston man admits St. Cloud Hotel arsons
Winfred C. Girard, 18, confessing to two fires at the St. Cloud Hotel on Tremont Street in September 1895, after sixteen months of police work. He says he set a room fire and a store room blaze. total loss pegged at 920 dollars. He is in Boston police custody following the Worcester arrest and confession.
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Boston
St. Cloud Hotel
Tremont Street
Winfred C. Girard
State Reformatory
Vrard
Worcester
St. Cloud
Whitcout
Girard
Alter Egos Beat Suffolk Suburban League Rival
Alter Ego defeated the Suffolks of Chelsea at the Hub alleys in a Suffolk Suburban League match last night. The final score is not provided in the readable text.
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Suffolks
Chelsea
Cochrane
Marston
Upton Eetene
Tullen
Burton
Ceces
Glendons Top Centrals in Somerville Interclub Night
The Glendons of Everett defeated Centrals at the Centrals club house in Somerville last evening in billiards. Stealey and Daniels of Centrals lost while Thresie of the Glendons ran a 46 point break.
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Glendons
Everett
Centrals
Somerville
Stealey and Daniels
Thresie
Shawmut Bowling Alleys in Boston Open for Clubs
The Shawmut Bowling Alleys at 731 Shawmut Ave offer regulation lanes with good lighting ventilation and heating. Described as the best room in Boston for bowlers this venue can be hired for clubs and group events.
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Shaw Mutt
Shawmat Ave
Boston
Patent Sketch Promises $1800 Prize for New Skit
A notice from JOHN WEDDERBURN & CO. Dept. G Washington DC offers an $1800 prize for a new skit titled 1000 tuven'tane vanted and invites inventors to protect ideas, claiming patent support for contestants.
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John Wedderburn & CO
Dept. G
Washington,d. C
No Fight in Montana Governor Rules Out Corbett Fitzsimmons
Helena Mont Jan 26 Governor Smith declared emphatically that the anticipated boxing match between Corbett and Fitzsimmons will not occur in Montana and warned followers not to seek any schedules or rates for the event in Greyson Springs or elsewhere in the state. The statement ends speculation about a MontanA venue.
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Helena
Mont
Montana
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Greyson Springs
Smith
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