B. A. A. Bowlers Break State Records in Boston League
The Boston Athletic Association bowling quintet set three Massachusetts state records and nearly matched another, finishing with a team string of 10388 and a grand total of 2814, led by Fred Wood's 663 and Bob Loring's 265 single. Newtowne challenged but lost all three games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Boston Athletic Association
Unicorn
Selem
Dorchester Central
Les Miserables
Salem’s
Bob Loring
Fred Wood
Wood
Boston and Vicinity
Newtowne
B. A. A. Amoving
Bacon
Dudley Association
Smith
Lscores
Palmer sells yacht Yampa to German Emperor
Richard S. Palmer of New York received a cable from Emperor William praising the schooner Yampa. The message says the emperor is fully satisfied with the yacht after three Atlantic voyages in one year and notes the vessel’s handsome condition and astonishing final crossing to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Richard S. Palmer
Germany
William
Atlantic
England
William, I. R
Boston A A finals stage boxing title bouts
The B A A boxing finals were held at the club gym with referee Frank R. Peterg and judges Denny and Strauss. Two finals completed with J C McLean beating H Carter and Charley Lynch defeating P Teague. other weigh class bouts were marred by no-shows from McCann and Crowley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank R. Peterg
Denny
Strauss
Graham
McCann
Lawrence
Black
Charlestown
Young Crowley
Jim Stone
Stone
J. C.mclean
Hudson
H. Carter
Roanoke Athletic Club
McLean
Carter
P. Teague
Newton
Charley Lynch
Boston
Teague
Lynch
Press Room Wins Candle Pins Match at Hub Alleys
Ginn Co Cambridge press room team beat the Hub alleys opponents in a candle pins game last night and issued a challenge to any printing trade team. The University Press of Cambridge favored the result. Address N. E. Hancock Ginn Co Cambridge Mass. The score:
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Press Room
Ginn & Co
Cambridge
Shipping Room
University Press of Cambridge
N. E. Hancock
Mass
Meyers
Boylston
Carthy
Mere Rererrerrrry
Brookline Alleys
Central
Donnelly
W. Bean
Eeseese Weeesserses
Bowler
Brookli
Callaghan
Tocris
Eaae
Cccceses
B. Ferris
Eeresee
Eeeewee
Morrison Eee Eeeeeeseees
F. Sessler
Eee
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Ler. Eeeeeererse
Seer Ereeerrereeeesee
Ughlin Eeeeereseree
Bowler. Tal
Peewee Sesetaseree
Dbourne Eee Ereseree
Eeeseeeeses &S
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Carruth’s
Massa-Prete B C Defeats Roslindale C C by 200 Pins
Massa-Prete B C edged Roslindale C C by more than 200 pins in a championship push. Clark led the winners with a record 5600 series while H Ferris of Roslindale posted 224 in a high scoring night.
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Massa- Prete B. C
Roslindale C. C
Clark
H. Ferris
Roslindales
Public Favor Sought on Merits of Proposed Buy
Fragmentary OCR text shows a public statement or notice emphasizing merit rather than opinion. Aimed at gaining favorable view for a purchase proposal. no clear names, dates, or locations readable in the fragment.
Local Polo Scores From New England Matches
In Fall River and Pawtucket results US teams faced Salem Providence and Bath Rockland, with Bath beating Rockland 8 to 2 and Fall River routing Salem 8 to 4. Waterbury topped New Haven 8 to 2, while Meriden defeated Wallingford 8 to 2.
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Fall River
Pall River
Salem
Pawitucket
Pawtucket
Providence
Bath
Rockland
Wary
Waterbury
New Haven
Meride—Meriden
Wallingford
Pelham Hosts Boxing New England Event with Instructors
The Pelham hosts a boxing event featuring 74 college instructors guiding sessions. Organizers describe the program as a broad educational showcase focusing on technique and discipline.
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Pelham
Call
Boxing Gossip and the Corbett Fitzsimmons feud
The piece discusses Jim Corbett’s recent statements about signing with an organization run by George Considine to fight Fitzsimmons, his reluctance to fight at Carson City, and the call for legitimate big matches. It also covers Kid McCoy’s contradictions and potential opponents, notes on Choynski and Maher, and previews local boxing events in East Boston and Caledonia Hall with George V. Tuohy signing off.
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Jim Corbett
Robert Fitzsimmons
Champeon
James J. Corbett
Elevator of the Ring
Jim
Siler
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
George
Considine
Detroit
Carson City
Mr. Corbett
Dan Stuart
Maher
Fitz
Kid McCoy
Choynski
New York
McCoy
Joe
New Bedford
Creedon
Noddle Island
Caledonia Hall
Eliot Street
George V.tuohey
Corbett Denies Secret Agreement to Fight Fitzsimmons
Jim Corbett issued a statement from Chicago on January 26 denying any secret agreement to fight Fitzsimmons. He asserts his actions are open and above board and promises public knowledge when he signs articles with Fitz.
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Chicago
Jim Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Fitz
Purse Offer Fractures McPartland Matthews Bout Talks
Troy New York January 26 Jimmy Dime matchmaker for the Manhattan Athletic Club plans a 20 round bout between Kid McPartland and Matty Matthews with a $1000 guarantee or 60 percent of gross receipts. Jack Thougherty Matthews manager declines the offer deeming the bout worth more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M’partland
Matthews
Troy
N. Y
Jimmy Dime
Manhattan Athletic Club of
Kid McPartland
Matty Matthews
Jack Thougherty
Matstoo
McPartland
Baseball Signings and Managerial Moves Stir Deck of Prospects
Myron Yaw signs to play for Springfield in the Eastern League with Wesleyan. Sir Timothy Hurst signs to manage the St. Louis Browns next summer after a guaranteed season and liberal salary. Bobby Wheelock signs with Norfolk in the Atlantic Association. Manager Watkins blocks Detroit dealings with Rothfuss, Harry Davis and Ganzel as he takes the three to Pitt. Tebeau praised for clever management and optimism that Cleveland can repeat as pennant winner next season.
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Myron Yaw
Wesleyan
Springfield
Pennsylvania Wonder
Sir Timothy Hurst
St. Louis Brown
Bobby Wheelock
Charlestown
Grand Rapids
Norfolk
Watkins
Pittsburg
Detroit
Rothfuss
Harry Davis
Ganzel
Pat Tebeau
Cleveland
Threat to seize K A W Bulletin contract sparks party clash
A Potter faction threatens to strip Elliott of the K A W Bulletin contract citing a sliding scale fee and a 30 day cancellation clause. Delegates in the national assembly could vote to annul the contract if the Bulletin harms the league interests.
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Elliott
League
National Assembly
West
Potter
Pennsylvania
Bulletin
New York
The
Gilead
Massachusetts
Tigers Eat Roast Pig at Meeting House Hill
Nearly 200 members and guests of the Tiger Roadsters gathered at Meeting House Hill for a pig barbecue with ample fare and lively entertainment. Attendees included L A W leaders, Boston baseball figures, and city officials. after-dinner speeches were brief followed by a diverse program of acts and musical performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiger Roadsters
Meeting House Hill
Elliott
A. G. Frothingham
Abbott Bassett
L. A
Vesta Banjo Club
Larry Steadman
Frank Hanneford
Edward Thatcher
Larry O'Connor
John Boland
F. G. Hersey
T. F. Burtor
Jerry Callahan
William Driscoll
Harry Austin
Joseph Callahan
Horace Pratt
Philip Greely
Verdi Quartet
Tom Eck Tracked in Europe for New York Cyclodrome
Tom Eck sails from New York January 12 to Southampton and travels to London Paris Berlin and Brussels to recruit top European riders and secure electric pacing teams for a new York based track association. He may meet Billy Michael and Jimmy Michael in Aberh am Wales as part of negotiations. Eight riders from France Italy and Ireland are expected to accompany him.
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Tom Eck
England
Track Association
New York
Will R. Pitman
Cyclodrome Company of
Eck
Southampton
London
Paris
Berlin
Brussels
Cyclodrome
Pars
Fick
Aberaham
Wales
Jimmy Michael
Billy Michael
Jimmy
Michael Wants Divorce From Wife Fanny
Michael, a popular racehorse known by thousands of fans, seeks a divorce from his wife Fanny. Through his attorney J. K. Stinson, he has filed an application for divorce in Lake County Indiana court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy . Michael
J. K. Stinson
Lake County
Indiana
Fanny
Marriage in Cardiff Ends in Desertion, Hammond Man Says
Michael Lewis states in his complaint that he married Fanny Lewis in Cardiff Wales on March 13 189 and that she deserted him three months later. He alleges he has resided in Hammond Indiana since September 1 1895.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael
McGarrett Resigns Over Century Road Club Dispute
A. O. McGarrett resigns as chairman of the Century Road Club committee after a squabble over a rule requiring end of twenty five mile checks. Supporters in Boston and nearby areas express regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Road Club
A. O. McGarrett
McGarrett
Boston
Wide tire bill moves toward state Legislature
At Youngs last night a committee was appointed to draft a bill for a wide tire law with tax rebates for users. Chief Consul Sterling Elliott presided with A G orereene as secretary. Present were W E McClintock Lafayette Blair Dickinson and Storey to shape the proposal for consideration before Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Sterling Elliott
W. E. McClintock
State Highway Commission
Lafayette G. Blair
L. A. W.highway Committee
Mr. Dickinson
Elliott
Messrs. Blair
Dickinson
Storey
Somerville
Bicycle Gossip and Cycle Club News
Terre Haute rider Will L. Kreitenstein receives strong backing for Century Road Club presidency as the National Cycle Track Association meets at Everett House New York. The trade debates instalment plans while Nat Butler cites Tom as a potential middle distance rider. Edouard Taylore remains bedbound in Bellaire Florida after a Philadelphia fall.
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Will L. Kreitenstein
Terre Haute
Ind
Century Road Club
National Cycle Track Association
Everett House
New York
Nat Butler
Tom
Linscott
W. B. Troy
Zimmerman
France
Kiser
Murphy
Wheeler
Edouard Taylore
Starbuck
Philadelphia
3Ellaire
Florida
Mott’s Bulletin
F. A. Gately
Roxbury
Allie Barber
Taunton
Bostonian Cycle Club
Fensmore Hall
Massachusetts Avenue
Board of Trade
Boston
Arthur Gardiner
Savannah
A. G. Batchelder
Bellaire
Gougoltz
Lehr
Wizard Jake Schaefer Dominates Billiards Exhibition
California champion Ben Saylor faces Jake Schaefer at the Hub billiard parlor after a strong afternoon showing. Schaefer won the afternoon match 300 to 201 and the evening 350 to 201 with high runs of 68 and 75, while Saylor posted 83 8 and 74 9 respectively. Referee J A Slanker. Scorer William Conley. Fred Eames, New England champion, scheduled to play Schaefer today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Schaefer
California
Ben Saylor
Schaefer
Saylor
J. A. Slanker
William Conley
Fred Eames
New England
Dartmouth Football Association Elects Next Year Officers
Hanover New Hampshire January 26 The Dartmouth Football Association elected its officers for the coming year President Frank A Musgrove Bristol New Hampshire Vice President Horace D Hardie Arlington Massachusetts Manager Millie B Hodgkins Somerville Massachusetts Directors Seth E Moody Agency Iowa Louis P Beneset Peoria Illinois and George E Hancock Franklin Falls New Hampshire.
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Hanover
N. H
Dartmouth Football Association
Frank A. Musgrove
Bristol
Horace D. Hardie
Arlington
Mass
Millie B. Hodgkins
Somerville
Seth E. Moody
Agency
Iowa
Louis P. Beneset
Peoria
Ill
George E. Hancock
Franklin Falls
Park Plans Move Forward in East Boston Meeting
A joint meeting of East Boston Citizens Trade Association officers and a special committee approved a bill to fund the Metropolitan Park Commission. The aim is to connect Revere Beach parklands with Wood Island Park by a 50 foot road and to authorize a 100 foot wide road along the Boston Revere border. Ex councilman Barnes to draft the second bill and committee members were named to manage both measures.
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Citizens’ Trade Association of
East Boston
William H. Ensworth
Princeton Street
Dr. Ensworth
T. C. Bennett
Chelsea
Daniel D. Rourke
Hugh J. Stalker
James Connors
Duane
T. B. Grimes
T. A. Mead
James A. Cochran
Orient Heights
Revere Beach
Joseph H. Barnes, Jr
Board of Street Commissioners of
Boston
Board of Survey
Saratoga
Bennington
Revere
Quincey
Bates
Messrs
William Ensworth
Charles F. Schwaar
Willard S. Allen
A. D. Bagley
The Hayward Restaurant Opened In Hayward Place
The Hayward cafe and restaurant offer antique oak woodwork with medieval carving and embossed leather in the cafe and a white and gold dining room with an Italian marble fireplace. Basements house a well equipped kitchen and storerooms. Located in Hayward place near the business district for lunch or post theatre suppers.
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Hayward
Hayward Place
Dartmouth Honorary Degrees Honor Ceremony Attended
The Brown-Dartmouth event featured speakers including Brookline and Dr. Benjamin Jenney. Notables with honorary degrees included Rev. Frederick H. Page, Hon. William H. Hodgkins, Mayor Henry E. Cobb, Admiral George E. Belknap, and Hon. Charles T. Gallagher amid a long guest list of professors and dignitaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Dearborn
William ©. Strong
Everett Boynton
Isaac W. Smith
George A. Gordon
Stephen M. Crosby
Davis Foster
EB. E. Strong
Henry A. Hazen
B. A. Kimball
Edward A. Upton
Walbridge A. Field
L. M. Chase
Caleb. Blodgett
Albert Wood
A. B Cottin
Ira A. Abbott
Franklin Worcester
Herman Holt
William P. Fowler
George T. Tuttle
Charles A. Jewel
J. M. Dutton
John C. Stewert
Alfred S.hall
N. W. Ladd
S. Winchester Adriance
Samuel L. Powery
Doane Cogswell
C. M. Cone
A. H. Kenerson
Frederick L. Owen
William F. Temple
Sumner Wallace
B. ¥. Robinson
Ira A. Chase
George A. Brown
Albert A. Wallace
Isaac F. Paul
Henry S. Dewey
W. H. Small
George E. ‘Thompson
F. W. Shattuck
S. N. Gage
Frank G. Wheatley
H. S. Deering
W. H.G. Mann
Edwin B. Weston
Guy W. Cox
I. Cc. Allen
P. S. Marden
M. B. Jones
H. J. Hapgood
A. C. Cummings
F. M. Weston
Cox
Carl H. Richardson
Edward RB. Woodworth
Carroll W. Morse
F. Ke, Drew
Charles Banqueted at Roxbury Alderman’s Festive Night
Alderman Salem D Charles was honored at a Quincy House banquet attended by over one hundred Roxbury neighbors and city officials. Mayor, Board of Aldermen members, President Connolly, and Ward 22 presider James A Desmond spoke and cheered as Charles thanked the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem D. Charles
Quincy
Roxbury
Board of Aldermen
Connolly
Common Council
James A. Desmond
Mr. Charles
Conry
O’toole
Cleary
Charles
Marble Dealers Dine at Ninth Annual New England Meeting
The Marble Dealers Association of New England and the Provinces held its ninth annual meeting at the American House with about thirty members present. President John Kelley of Braintree chaired as officers were elected for the coming year including O. M. Wentworth of Boston as president and William A. Somers of Dorchester as secretary treasurer. A motion to study convict labor was laid on the table and a committee including Kelley Brennan of Peterboro and Maslen of Hartford was named to prepare papers for the next annual gathering. A banquet closed the session.
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Marble Dealers’ Association of
New England and the Provinces
American House
John Kelley Braintree
O. M. Wentworth
Boston
William A. Somers
Dorchester
Stephen Maslen
Hartford
James E
Stanton
St. John
N. B
John §. Treat
Portsmouth
Redfield Proctor
Rutland
Alonzo T. Farnum
Providence
Everett Torrey
George F H. Morrison
Biddeford
George A. Cummings
Concord
E. R. Morse
Proctor
John J. Love
Webster
George “William Green
Woonsocket
George B. Baxter
Fredericton
Clarence D. Palmer
Manchester
Thomas C. Smith
New Britain
John Kelley
Braintree
James F. Brennan
Peterboro
N. H
Conn
Salem Cadets Honor Dinner Highlights Toasts and Performances
The annual NCOs Association dinner for the Salem Cadets at Parker's gathered about forty members. President J. C. Brown led as toastmaster with remarks from Colonel S. A. Johnson and Lieutenants J. E. Spencer A. N. Webb F. Ropes G. E. Symons and F. E. Clarke. Vocal solos by H. A. Titus and R. Robertson plus a poem by H. S. Cummings enriched the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Non-Commissioned Officers’ Association of the Salem Cadets
Parker’s
J. C. Brown
S. A. Johnson
J. E. Spencer
A. N. Webb
F. Ropes
G. E. Symons
F. E. Clarke
H. A. Titus
R. Robertson
H. S. Cummings
Eighth Regiment Dinner Brings Regimental Reunion
Officers of the Eighth Regiment gathered at the Quincy House for an informal social reunion. Colonel W A Pew Jr served as toastmaster and several officers spoke briefly while a glee club provided entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Regiment
Quincy House
W. A. Pew, Jr
Dr A R Sanden Electric Belt Promises Health Cure
An advertisement touts an electric belt invented by Dr A R Sanden claiming to have cured 5000 men last year. It warns against imitations and offers a sealed book detailing the remedy, directing readers to 826 Broadway New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Sanden
A.R. Sanden
Broadway
New York
Wly
Nilsson to Meet Warner in New England Showdown on Lo cust Street
World champion skater John Nilsson faces Bob Warner champion of New England in a one or two mile match race at Lo cust street grounds this evening. Nilsson concedes a generous handicap and will also perform exhibitions in fancy speed skating jumping and long skates. He aims to break clear in the open rink and avoid being caught within ten minutes by pursuers in the pursuit race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nilsson
Bob Warner
New England
Locust Street
Nilsson
Warner
Chicago
Conductors Ordered to Hand Notices for Spitting
Boston Elevated Railway Company issues General Order No 2 requiring conductors to carry notices and politely discipline any passenger who spits in cars. The rule aims to keep cars clean and welcoming while avoiding confrontations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Military Division 43 AOH Ball to Be Held in Union Park Hall
An extraordinary meeting of the Military Division 43 AOH Boston directs elected officers and aids for the upcoming ball on Wednesday evening February 9 at Union Park Hall Washington Street. A framed diploma will be awarded to the member who sells the most tickets. Speakers included James Mantle Patrick Ahern M J O Connor D J Cronin and Co F Riordan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ball
Directory and Ball
Boston
John B. O' Higgins
Union Park Hall
Washington Street
Messrs
James Mantle
Patrick Ahern
M. J. O’connor
D. J. Cronin
Cc. F. Riordan
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Soum Buncan
Fritz
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McLean, Charley Lynch
Jig Stone
Candle Pin League
Bigevir
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Bradbury Burham Ee
Jamesons
Rogers
Smith Harrington
Waltham
Philedian
99Th Artillery
990Th Artillery
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Dudley
M Saunders
Circuit League
Newton, Boat Club
Arlington B. C
Newton Boat
Knight
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Pitz
Bancroft
Eeeses Ee
Massachusetts B. C
OLD Colony League
Whitman
Belvideres
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Belvidere Semerereceses
Brockton
Old Colony
North Abington
Montello
Pexkesis Sa
Metropolitans Eeeeneeeee
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Wood Island Park
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Salem Cadets
Park Square Station
New York, New Haven & Hartford
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Stonington
Rail and Sound
Maine
New Hampshire
Norwich
Lowell
City OF Worcester
Baltimore
Washington
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Maryland Transfer
Colonial Express
Federal Express
Geo. L. Connor
A. O. Kendall
Pass
Gen’ Pase
L. Walks Palmer
Pam
DCN
OOK Remedy Co
Rasonie ‘Temple
Chicago, Ill
Diamond Palace
Washington St
R. H. White
Astor House
W. 14Th
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