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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1897

Page

3

Pring Triumphs In Tight Pacer Heat Amid Roars At Wire

In a tachy paced crowd, Prince Alert led early with Woodshed close behind as the finish drew near. The final lunge saw Alert hold off rivals by a short head with Crafty and Red Silk trailing. times listed include 2:07 3-4 for the winner and 2:11 for others in the class pacing purse event.

Prince Ale Dé Ha Alert Rena Birney Refina Mascot, Jr Prince Alert Woodshed Sterlin Woodsh Tne Enair Enny Woodshead Royal Favor Duplex Dick Wilson Patchenoy Patchen Alf Bil R. Gentry Nancy ‘Timech Eart Simmons Blue All Wilson Sally Max T m Bever G. W. Wilitros B. H O'Nell Volante Prout Roy K Drinkwater Eleanor W H. m Beg Pipe Irnce Wilkin Proctor Akes Boy Wilson Worth Bel Chp O Whitehead Pere B. m Sterling Meing B. G Crown TH Sree Sands Woodshed Ch. H. Teers Mascot Jr Eotia Eeeteer HeGna Soccomte Nellie Bruce McClary Crafty TYSOD Fleetfoot Ch. m O'Brien Ch. H O’neil Patchen Boy Blk. H Wilkes Boy Dam la Clay Metropolitan Hal Duplex Garth Rena R Andrews Blue Bird Demarest Niapo Turner Jewel Woodnut Grady Rock Farm Prince Gatcomb Hal Almont Ro. G Middleby

Shafer Aims To Make Michael Race Two Ten-Mile Riders

Morgan & Wright manager David Shafer pushes a bold plan for Jimmy Michael to race twenty miles against two ten mile riders. Shafer bets up to 1000 dollars and seeks two strong riders to oppose Michael while he goes the full distance. The scheme, supported by local racing men, aims to showcase Michael’s speed and promises a top quality event in Buffalo and Boston travel notes.

David G. Shafer Morgan & Wright Jimmy Michael Shafer Michael Eddie McDuffee Lucien Lesna L. P. Callahan Billy Saunders Coleman Mayo Mosher Buffalo Titus Boston

Lovell Diamond Leads Battery of Bicycle Price War

The Lovell Arms Company dominates the bicycle market as new pricing boosts demand after a Boston announcement. Colu mbia and Hartford models rise in popularity with masses thronging 223 Columbus Ave and nationwide stores. Clerical staff at 147 Washington and 131 Broad streets swells to handle orders.

Lovell Arms Company Lovell Washington Broad Street

Capitol City Driving Park opens with tight harness card

Concord New Hampshire July 1 attendance tops a thousand as Terrell S. loses the 2:35 pace to Ned Wilkes. Montour wins the 2:28 trot and Marion Mills paces a mile in 2:12.5 without a driver.

Concord N. H Capitol City Driving Park Terrell S Ned Wilkes Montour Marion Mills

Riverside Park track meet lowers delays and records set

At Riverside Park on July 1 a track meet resumed after postponement with about 400 spectators. The 2:26 heat was won in three straight by Miss Barbee, followed by Hattie L in the 2:29 heat, and Danville led the 2:40 event after a shaky start, all in fast times as the track proved excellent.

All River Riverside Park Miss

Ornament Wins Oakley Derby At Time Of 2 08 1 2

Novinati July 1 Ornament nosed out Tillo to win the Oakley Derby by a neck with Time recording 2 08 1 2.

Ornament Tillo

Taunton Man Bradford Leonard Dies in Personal Crisis

Bradford Leonard of Wy Or, years old, died in a personal crisis. He was once noted as Taunton’s tallest man. The Eleventh Massachusetts Infantry Veterans Association annual reunion will be held at Bassett Hall on July 21, marking the Bull Run anniversary.

Taunton Eleventh Regi Massachusetts Infantry Vet Pounciation Basset Hant Bull K

Bicycle Notes and Racing News Across New England

Reports from the Fre mont Theatre benefit for the P C club recount a strong turnout and funds toward the American cycling team’s Glasgow voyage. A Roslindale rider was nearly fatally struck by an express wagon at Devonshire and Milk streets, the bicycle wrecked beyond recognition. J P All records set earlier have been broken. July 5 promises unprecedented cycling hype in Massachusetts with dozens of road and track races and many entrants. Casey and Johnson duel in Worcester with Casey 2 12 in trials and Johnson 2 13, Johnson favored. over 200 dollars awaits Casey at stake. A Lovell Diamond bicycle prizes the Topsfield road race, entries open to tonight with E H Garrett. Wells Memorial BC thanks Robert Treat Paine for hospitality at Waltham. Massachusetts C R C notes greet Kentucky’s Century Road Club in a letter from A O Mrett to Newt Crawford.

Fremont Theatre America Glasgow Roslindale Devonshire and Milk Streets James J. Casey John S. Johnson Worcester Johnson Casey Worcester Cycle Club Lovell Topsfield Morgan & Wright E. H. Garrett Wells Memorial B. C Robert Treat Paine Waltham State Centurion A Mrett Newt G. Crawford State Centurion Kentucky Century Road Club of America

Lovell Arms cuts Lovell diamond bicycle price to 65

Lowell Arms Company piles up claims as originators of startling bicycle sensations and reduces every Lovell diamond wheel price to 65 dollars. Colonel B. S. Lovell leads a push to keep Lovell Arms at the head of bicycle makers with a reputation for high quality and value.

Lowell Arms Company Lovell B. S. Lovell Lovell Arms Lovel Arms Company Lovellople

Break in Sowlers Howler Cycle Sale Slashed to 49.49

Howler Cycle, usually $100, now offered at 49.49 due to agency closure. L. N. Walleston & Co. at 68 Park Square, upstairs, selling remaining 97 Fowlers for cash while stock lasts. First-class wheels advertised as a limited, urgent deal.

L. N. Walleston & Co Park Square Fop Stairs

Eastern Yacht Club Handicap Gatta Off Marblehead

The annual handicap gatta of the Eastern Yacht Club sails this morning off Marblehead starting at 11 o'clock. Classes include first class schooners seven feet load water line and second class schooners 75 feet or less. First division sloops 70 feet load water line, second division 36 to 70 feet, third division sloops at least 35 feet. Entries closed last evening and promise exciting races. The first class departs at 11:15 sharp if weather permits.

The Eastern Yacht Club Marblehead

Fitchburg Route to Montreal via Champlain and Adirondacks

The Fitchburg Railroad plans a new line to Montreal following the west shores of Lake Champlain and through the Adirondack foothills. Stopovers will be allowed on American Institute of Instruction tickets at any point this summer.

Fitchburg R. R. New

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