Tecumseh Wins Closest Seawanhaka Challenger Races
In Bridgeport on July 2 Tecumseh wins two races and Massasoit one in a light southwest breeze to decide a Seawanhaka cup challenger series. A tight finish in race one sees Tecumseh beat Massasoit by four seconds. Massasoit leads race two from start to finish. Tecumseh edges ahead in race three after a late jibe.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Tecumseh
Massasoit
Boston
Crusader
Seceress
Frontenac
Monsoon
Seeress
Nutmes
Filibuster
Nutmeg
Ewc
Tiree Eee
Ngc
Monsoor
Large Entry List For Winthrop Fifty Year Celebration Meet
The Winthrop athletic meet to be held Saturday at 1 30 P M on River Road Winthrop Beach Station drew a large field from leading colleges schools and athletic groups. William H Barter will manage with Ensign Tewks bury chairman and a committee including Dr O E Johnson Frank S Fowler J B Westcott Dr E Coleman Brown William H Vincent H Otis. Entries include numerous 110 yard dash entrants from Cambridge Y M C A Roxbury South Boston Gymnasium A A Winthrop and others.
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Winthrop
William H. Barter
Ensign Tewksbury
O. E. Johnson
Frank S. Fowler
J. 8. Westcott
E. Coleman Brown
William H. Vincent
H. Otis
W. H. Barter
River Road
Winthrop Beach
Harvey S. Macallar
Cambridge
J. F. Leclaire
E. W. Bryant
Allston
H. C. Resegari
North _ End Union
W. E._Taylor
Somerville Y. M. G. A
George Mitchell
Somerville
Henry D. Kidder
Cambridge Y. M. C
Caekt
Wreckage Finds Fresh Message From Navy Crew
Floating along Nantucket near Massachusetts, wreckage reveals cargo pieces and an Alpha Salad Cream bottle with a note claiming it is the last bottle until salvation from Spaniards. The note likely comes from a U S S New York sailor, while the product is marketed as a versatile, home made flavor enhancer.
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Nantucket
Massachusetts
New York
Jackie
Cervera
Alpha
H. J. Blodgett Co
Boston
Mers
PRO-Quinine Laxative Tablet Advertisement
An old advertisement promotes PRO-Quinine laxative tablets sold as a remedy that cures in one day, featuring the name G E W Grove and urging purchase at 25 cents. The ad mimics period advertising language for medicinal products.
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Ge. W. Grove
Cyrry Hox
Charlie Mitchell III Illness Reports a once great English pugilist
Exclusive from a trusted source says Charlie Mitchell the three year reigning English champion is seriously ill and confined to his father in law Pony Moore's Finchley Road house for nearly three months. The report notes a motor ataxia from a prior shock and doubts of recovery, sparking fears in boxing circles.
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Charlie Mitchell
England
Pony Moore
Mittchell
Mormart
London
Mitchell
Finchley Road
Jondon
Ion
Eingland
John J. Sullivan
Boston
Madison Square Garden
John L
Chantilly
France
Peruna Hailed As Liver and Catarrh Remedy
A Granville M. Hoy of Sheridan Indiana praises Peruna as nearly miraculous after ten bottles cured his long liver pain and back weakness. Letters from W L Butler and Wm R Lewis cite Peruna benefiting liver bladder and stomach troubles among railroad men and families. Dr Hartman offers free personal advice via Columb Ohio address.
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Granville M. Hoy
Wm. R. Lewis
Street
Washington, D. C
Metropolitan Club
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columb Ohio
Readville Trotting Opening Draws 2000 Fans at Blue Hill Track
ReadVille opens the 1902 season under sunny skies with 2000 spectators at Blue Hill track. Debut wins the 2:15 class as Cottage Girl sets a new record of 2:00 1-4, while Miss Viola and Gracie Kellar vie in a close 2:20s finish. Debut dominates heats, Cottage Girl contends with Annie Leyburn, and Mrs. Brown claims the 2:21 trot with Easter placing second in later heats.
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Readville
Blue Hill
Debut
Cottage Girl
Matt Demarest
Demarest
Miss Viola
Ralph Wick
Gracie Kellar
Lawson
Boralma
Viola
Dave McClary
Star Pointer
Pole McClary
Andrew Moore
Annie Leyburn
Merrifield
Potter
Leyburn
Mrs. Brown
Saugus
Om Marsh
Jones
Easter
B. ¥. Dutton
B. H
Dictator
King Reve
M. Demarest
McDonald
Riley
Grady
Br. m
McClary
Snares Boralma
Marsh
Montana
B. G
Bowne
Bullman
Kitty Clark
B. m
Carthage
Dedron-Golda
Amber
Tee Ewe
Obees Seehas
Early Bird, Jr
Mareh Gale
G. m. Minings
Seee
George G
Fitzgerald
Gentry B
Quinton
Prominent Forester Finds Relief With Favorite Remedy
Wm F Bader of 354 Keep Street Brooklyn New York used Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for rheumatism. After two bottles he was cured. His sister of 457 Grand Street Williamsburgh and her son Walter were restored to health by the remedy. The product is described as a blood purifier and uric acid dissolver, advertised for kidneys bladder liver and blood. Available in 50 cent and 1.00 dollar sizes with a free trial bottle by mail from Dr David Kennedy Corporation Roxbury New York. Cherry Bark product also promoted for colds coughs and consumption with 26c 50c and 1.60 prices.
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Wm. F. Bader
Keep Street
Brooklyn
N. Y
David Kennedy
Grand St
Williamsburg
Walter
Dr. David Kennedy Corporation
Roxdout
Racing Notes Highlight Historic Pace King and New Jersey Derby Finish
A race mare wowed crowds as the New Jersey horse pushed to finish in 2:15 1-4 while Dave McCleary’s past glories with Sitar Pointer and Guinnette are recalled. Scott Locke attended as a top judge. Allen Farm trotters Kremlin and Kassali show strong times. Debut rider Ed Bourne aids John R. Gentry and Kid Tewksbury’s era is noted. Allie Trout shifts to training youths as Moth Miller shines on the New York speedway.
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New Jersey
Dave’ McCleary
Readville
McCleary
Guinnette
McCleary Ade
Scott Locke
Concord
N. H
Locke
Allen Farm
Pittsfield
Kremlin
Kassali
Boralma
Matt Demarest
Saugus
Ed Bourne
John R. Gentry
Bourne
Robert J
Kid” Tewksbury
Gentry
Allie Trout
Thayer Farm
Mr. Trout
Moth Miller
Maplewood Farm
New York
Steeplechase accident mars Nar Ragansett Park meeting
At Nar Ragansett Park the steeplechase ended in a serious spill as Foolhardy fell into the water jump, throwing jockey Alfred Hewitt who suffered a brain concussion and possible skull fracture and broke his wrist. Mr Stoffel won the steeplechase handicap while a strong program and Governor's Day expected with races and possible Fourth of July ride event.
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Providence
R. T
Narragansett Park
Alfred Hewitt
Stoffel
Terry McGovern
Will Pitman in Town For Endurance Run Event
Will R Pitman known as Happy Days visits to serve as an official in the Boston to New York endurance run with Lenox as headquarters He says the event is not a race and the rider with the longest time may win as the test aims to show the best road riding machine.
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Will R. Pitman
Boston
New York
Lenox
St Louis cancels Corbett Sullivan fight under police ruling
The Board of Police Commissioners in St Louis barred the Young Corbett Sullivan prizefight set for Thursday at the West End Club citing statute prohibitions. Club president Haughton confirmed a $1000 forfeit if the bout did not occur. Louis promoter Robert Gray sought to move the fight to Louisville with similar terms, but Haughton affirmed the cancellation and no further efforts will be made to stage the event in St Louis.
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ST. Louis
Board of Police Commissioners
West End
Corbett
Sullivan
Haughton
Robert Gray
Southern Athletic Club of Louisville
Sullivan-Corvett
Gray
Governor Yates Aims to Block Young Corbett Sullivan Fight
Springfield July 2 Governor Yates orders St. Clair and Cook counties to prevent the planned bout between Young Corbett and Sullivan. He warns state militia may be used if needed to ensure the fight does not take place.
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Springfield
Yates
Young Corbett and Sullivan
Illinois
St. Clair County
St. Louis
Cook County
Stinson Leads Fast Work At Revere Cycle Track
Will Stinson heads a strong training group at Revere Cycle track as he prepares for a paced 25 mile race against Albert Champion tomorrow afternoon. Stinson posted 10 miles at 1:30 average and a final mile in 1:27, showing clear improvement since last week. Nat Butler and Hugh McLean also did fast work ahead of Springfield race, with Jimmy Moran pushing hard behind motors as amateurs enter two open events.
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Revere
Will Stinson
Albert Champion
Nat Butler
Motors
Springfield
Nat
Pittsburg
Boston
Hugh McLean
Jimmy Moran
Great Boston New York Motor Cycle Race Starts Tomorrow
The Metropole cycle run from Boston to New York begins at 8 a.m. tomorrow June 4 in front of the Boston Public Library with Lenox as headquarters. Class B route passes through Dorchester, Newton, Framingham, Worcester, Springfield, Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport, and final checks then to the club headquarters via Fifth Avenue.
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Boston
New York
Boston Public Library
Lenox
Connecticut River
Windsor Locks
Windsor
Hartford
Us Elmwood
New Britain
Meriden
Wallingford
Pore Haven
New Haven
Bridgeport
Milford
West Stratford
Fairfield
Southport
Westport
Norwalk
Stamford
Miamas
Greenwich
Portchester
Rys
Mamaroneck
New Rochelle
Bartow
Fordham
Jerome Avenue
McComb’s Dam Bridge
Seventh Avenue
One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Street
Fifth Avenue
Fifty-ninth Street
Club
Framingham
Worcester
Warren
Springfield
Bridgeport Eee
Harmony in Regatta Plans Cleared for Fourth of July
In a letter to the editor William S. Youngman and Edward J. Brown report a new leadership change in the N H A R A regatta committee. They say relations with city officials are harmonious and prizes have not yet been purchased. The July celebration will be run by the city council sub committee.
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Wardwell
Stimpson
Arlington Boat Club
Mittee
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U. S
Pace
Brown
Charlie Mitchell III
Charlie Mitchill
Jeffries
Kid McCoy
McCoy
Wales
Tom Dd’ Rourke
Bat Masterson
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
G. M. Hoy
Sheridan, Ind
Grand
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Lodge
W. L. Butler
Belleview Ave
Kansas City
O. R. C. of America
Mit
Holley
N. J
Priola
Allabrieve
James
Frank Walker
Hinder Wilkes
Bonnie Sid
Vendome
Cummings
emlin-Venezuela
Kokoro
Young
Kremlin-Almera
Amelia
Sunday Post
Rumshaw
Landry
Mexicana
Doyle
Ora Viva
J. Daly
Shea
Waterton
Kuhn
Crosenfelad
Maggie Weir
Mr. Stoffell
Heider
Highstrung
P. O'Leary
Lou Kate
Dayton
Will Pitman
OT Louis
Stinson
Connecticut
Dartmouth Street
Beacon Street
Coolidge Corner
Chestnut
William S. Youngman
Edward J. Brown
C. C.C
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
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