Little Peter Defeats Flirt In Boston Yachting Regatta
In Boston City Point offshore regatta, Little Peter shocked invincible Flirt by taking lead midcourse and finishing nearly a minute ahead. Hermes placed third, while Romance and Widgeon battled in Class C with Elfreda solitary in Class over 30 feet. Hostess dominated twenty-one foot events as Koothers raced for Quincy cup honors.
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Boston
City Point
Peter
Flirt
Little Peter
Hermes
Pate Little
Marly Dawn
Hanley
Elfreda
Romance
Loring Sears
Widgeon
A. J. Horton
Tacoma
Cleopatra
Coquette
Dauntless
Circe II
Zoe
Circe N
Meadorer
Isaac B. Mills
Boa
Arthur ‘T. Bliss
Yacht Racing Association of Massachusetts
Hall
Jonnwon
Pde
Doan's Kidney Pills Claim Cure for Kidney Pain
The text cites a Boston painter George Dergan describing kidney pain from solvents and credits Deans Kidney Pills with cure after a work stoppage. It promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as sold by FosterMilburn New York Buffalo agents, price 50 cents, urging readers to remember the name Doan's.
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West
Mr. George
Dergan
Chelsea St
Boston
Dean
Woodbury’s
Foster-Milburn, Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan’s
Mermaid Sloops Capsize Near Governor Islands
The sloop Mermaid capsized between Apple and Governor's islands after a sudden puff and sank in deep water. A party on board bound for City Point was rescued by nearby pleasure craft at the scene.
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Apple
Governor's Islands
City Point
Ath letic Games on the Common at Boston
Thousands attended the athletic games under Boston city auspices. Highlights include W W Coe’s 40 ft 5 in shot and G L Berry leading the half mile. Several 100 yard heats, a 440 yard dash, and the one mile were contested with multiple local clubs and notable runners.
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Dominion
Boston
W. W. Coe
Cornell
G. L. Berry
J. N Cates
Phillips Andover
T. J. Shea
Natick
W. D. Bat
B.A. A
H. J. Kane
F. C. Kelley
St. Ann A. A
W. J. Murphy
B. C
Wisyds
J. A. Reilly
E. B. Hines
St. J. A.A
Gyde
N. Finn
B. OC
Syds
J. Deady
Worcester
J. F.powera
F. J. McGonagle
Roxbury
M. Roach
Woburn
J. J. Kearns
South Boston
Kearns
D. J. McCarthy
W. A. Apple
G. M. Gould
Seaside
Lin
M. B. Furlong
F. H. Poeeine
Unclear Sporting News Note Sees Pages Three and Nine
Brief indicates further coverage of other sports items on pages three and nine. The note points readers to additional details beyond the main column.
Somerville Celebrates with Parades Fireside Programs and Regatta
Somerville held a citywide celebration organized by the Board of Aldermen led by Isaac M Story and the Somerville Fourth of July Association. Events included a morning parade and civic militia salute, a Lincoln Park athletic meet, band concerts at Nathan Tufts and Central Hill fireworks, a lawn party to aid soldiers abroad, and a colorful Cuban float. The day featured naval brigade units, local lodges, and a large parade reviewed by Congressman Samuel W McCall and state representatives. The athletic meet showcased eight events with victors named in each race and field event. The sailing races near Worcester results and a full day of activities ended with supper, dancing, and fireworks.
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Haserville
Board of
Idermen
Isaac M. Story
Somerville Fourth of Aly Association
Nathan Tufts Park
Lincoln Park
Central Hill
Massachusetts Naval Brigade
Ladies’’ Volunteer Aid Association
Somerville
Far East
Samuel
W.W. McCall
White, Ball, Barber
Mt. Horab Lodge
Alexander Fullerton
Abraham Lincoln Camp
Sons of Veterans
Charlestown
Ira Lynde
G. Frank Holland
Jackson Caldwell
John W. Wiggin
Darktown
Howard Lowell
Prospect Club
John P. Prichard
A. B. Prichard
Arthur Murley
City Highway Department
Frank A. Merrill
Water Department
Danforth
Sewer Department
Medford Boat Club Invites Guests at Mystic Lake
On Mystic Lake West Medford July 4 fifteen hundred spectators saw Medford Boat Club host a friendly event on upper Mystic Lake with visiting Innitou Canoe and local clubs taking part in invitation races.
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Medford Boat Club
West Medford
Upper Mystic Lake
Medford
Fourth of July sports captivate Everett crowd
Everett observed a busy Fourth with morning athletic events on a crowded course. Winners included Reet Sweeney in the 10 yard dash, W T McCarthy in the half mile, A J Richards winning the two mile bicycle race, and Sweeney and Murdock taking the wheelbarrow relay. A civic procession, firemen muster, fireworks, and a Corbett Park band concert closed the day.
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Everett
Athletic K
Broadway
Corbett Park
Reet Sweeney
James Hart
W. T. McCarthy
J. H. Walsh
George R. Lawin
J. Richards
Charles Brown
Aubrey Mack
Aee Ace
Court Teamn
McCarthy
Ells
Shut
Ae Y
Sweeney Brothers
Rge Grow
Bert Tapa
John Deveny
He ‘Aish
W. T. May
Secon
C. A. Donovan
Sweeney
Murdock
Shute
Seffers
Charles Sweeney
Festivities in Brookline Highlight Town Events
Brookline citizens and visitors enjoyed a day of children's Punch and Judy, a monster vaudeville show led by A Paul Keith, and a baseball game where Brookline nines defeated Holtzer Cabot 11 to 2. Cypress Street Common hosted three bicycle races with Norris winning the three mile and the five mile handicap. Cornelius Beard claimed the junior race, and Norris also won the five mile handicap after a scramble for the lead. A dramatic firework display closed the evening with the Charlestown Cadet Band drawing praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookline
A. Paul Keith
Brooklines
Holtzer-Cabot
Cypress Street
William F. Norris
Thomas Leming
Cornelius Beard
Mmit
Farren
Mclaughlin
Norris
John F. Driscoll
Driscoll
Hickey
Nolan
Lam
Charlestown
Eastern and American League results and standings brief
Forfeited games and scores from Eastern League baseball and American League action are listed with Detroit Milwaukee and Kansas City notable results. The text also notes opinions on territorial expansion and praises Bryan and the Boston Transcript for notable feats.
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Providen
Prirnens
Montreal Os
Ian
Syracuse
Norwich
Meriden
Bridgeport
Atverateenuay
Derby
Inziinga
Kernoon
B. C. Ay
Bhel- Watt Wellington
Sénai Am
Aa Weunnea Mene Erty Wat Arington
Arlington B. C
Carters
Boston Observes Nations Birthday
Boston marks the nation’s birthday with a long volunteer effort. At noon the last of the 8000 bouquets was distributed and a further supply was sent out. Even this additional allotment proved insufficient as late-arriving children left empty handed for lack of flowers.
Jamaica Plain Fourth Celebration Draws Wide Parade and Races
Jamaica Plain Carnival Association oversaw a vibrant Fourth celebration on Jamaica Pond. The day featured antique and horrible parade entries led by J. P. OBrien of Neponset and prize winners for comical costumes, followed by bicycle races, field events, and aquatic contests. The Boston Cadet Band provided music as Roslindale C C won multiple cycling events and J. H. Carter led rowboat and canoe races, with open swimming and other amusements concluding the day.
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Jamaica
Forest Hills Square
Deverts
J. P. O'Brien
Neponset
Lewis Loessler
Newt
Boston Cadet
Jamaica C. C
Roslindale Cc
Roslindale c. C
C. Nissen
Joseph. Sargent
Mint Downey
Louis x
W. R
Priz
Louis Mettling
Mat Downey
J. P
Joseph
W. Sargent
James Yule
John Kelley
Harold Gibson
Louis E. Mottling
Irving . Ochs
Charles Vogue
Local Regatta Sprint Results Recorded in Obscure Oarsmen Notes
The fragment lists multiple boat and swimming events with winners. J H Carter wins single manned tug-of-war? won by F B Lage and Oscar Wilman in double rowboat. Balkam and F Whiting take single oared half mile, Hewes and Murray Provan second. Gas swimming 50 yards won by J P Sheehan with Hankey second and Broderly third.
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J. H. Carter
W. A. Dawkins
F. L. Lagg
C.J. Leeth
W. P. Registein
F. L. Hewes
C. T. Harrington
Murray Provan
F. F. Lagg
Oscar An
P. J. Hankey
F. R. Riley
J.P. Sheehan
F. Whiting
W. Wendell
Taird
Baker
J. P. Sheehan
Ryes Hankey
J. H. Broderl
J. H. Ee Ane Cniea' Allon
Dorchester Fourth of July Celebrations In Dorchester
Fireworks and festivities fill Dorchester as a midnight bonfire rises forty feet on Franklin Field. Crowds attend bicycle races at Franklin Park and concerts across Nightingale field and other venues. Dorchester and Wellington teams play an excit ing game while multiple bands perform in Mt Bowdoin Bird Street Neponset and Forest Avenue areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester
Laurlat Avenue Hose Company
Franklin Field
Franklin Park
Nightingale’ S Field
Wellington
Mt. Bowdoin
Bird Street
Neponset
Field
Upham's Corner
Forest Arene
Town ‘Field
Fourth on the Common Draws Thousands in Celebration
Early dawn crowds fill the Common as families and young revelers mark the day with firecrackers and gatherings. Attendants describe the scene from dawn to morning, noting the steady turnout and the shared municipal spirit across generations.
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Dommnion
Combination Park Demands Large Crowds for Racing Day
The event at Combination Park drew almost overflowing crowds for a five mile paced race led by Barry of the Orient and a half mile bicycle contest. Gilles brothers won the mile race as crowd favorites, with times recorded for multiple classes, plus a two mile handicap and running races. President McKinley’s 1871 bridal tour visit is noted with his January trip to the capital and hotel inquiries.
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Nado de Lo Barry
Orient Fe
Giub Endat Carter
Gilub
Barry
Orients
Barry Wa
Gilles Brothers
Neurony
Eon
Seco Marty
Lizzie W
Br. Orton
Svaetnetee
Aes
Keezer
Gatley
Johnson
Buck
Bind
CE Robin Bir
John P. Pian
Tas
Friendship
Nay Cade
Reeve
B. m
Tendrill
C . Highboro
Ch Che
McKinley
Ambler
Canton
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Surprise
Yachting Regatta
City of Boston
Moebs
Early Dawn
Midgeon
Hostess
Favorite
Eclipse
Fantasy
God
Scott
Elsie
Morse
Harvard
Gar Bottling Department
Harvard Brewing CO
Beaton
Court Square
Lowell, Mage
U. 8,A
Joque
Walter Kelly
Young
G. W
Richard Radall
H Eclipse
A. Jones
Kiuna
A. We Leonard
Addie
George H. Newton
Empire
H. Cobb
James R. Hodder
William Allerton
Hector
A Hubbard
Robbins
Whit
John McConnell
Cme
Atterson
Geisha
Eee
Vim
Wton
Pr. Batley
Sea Bird
Charles L. Joy
Duster
James E. Bal
Annie A
James Leveridge
Strideaway
Clarence
Lydia
Marguerite
Frank Landers
Aureolus
Lowell
Lord Salisbury
England
John Wanamaker
Pittsfield
America
Co. Co
Hood. & Co
Mass
Hood
J. Story
W. Eaton
W. Williamson
W. Jennings
W. Williston
Bert Good
H. W. Purcell
C. Brine
A.watters
Wesley W. Coe
Princeton Preparatory School
Peters
Somerville High School
Gustin
Gift
Tin
Noble
Eaton
Jennings
Cummi
Williston
Watters
Brine
Oxford A. A
E. A. Kanaly
Ada A. York
Maria. T. Delano
M. C. Burches
C. P. Brann
P. F. Surrell
J. J. Giles
McLean
B. Kibbe
J. Gilcreast
G. W. Fielding
R. B. Coombs
A. J. McLeod
Agnes Maynard
May Canfield
C. M Jenkins
Alice Spaulding
Sadie Musgrave
Etta Yeland
Alvinora Brown
M. C. Valente
D. Henry Morrison
Henry 8. Hadley
Glines
Adjutant Whitten
Eighth Infantry
Shah-Shah-Gah Canoe Club
Winchester
Wawbewawa Canoe Association
Auburndale
Eleanor
Mildred
Edford
Aw Awa
Medfords
H. m
Club
Canvay
H. B. Murphy
Dan
SB Ampewanae
Eegoras
Pear Antsene
Cord and Trott
Murphy
Riser Shuh Shuh Gahs
Wawhbewawas
Shah Shah Gahs
Wawbewawas
Mystic Lake
Caesar
Romie
G. G. Taylor Old Bee
Phyalclaria
Firmen
Boston Transcript
Madras
Tremont and
Boylston Streets
Jamaica Plain
J. J. Lon
W. I. Cowlishaw
Thomas Carroll
Albert Cano
Robert Morton
Warren Corbett
John Kelly
Frank Lennon
EB O T. Woodstrum
J. E Nolte
W. 8
Rooney
J. F. Sheehan
New York
Cit
People’s Playground
Firemen
James ‘Baraela
Hammond
Ourta
Fedag
DOH
HERTY
Mary
Patrick ‘An
Oter
Patrick Quigley
Lee
James ‘Lee
Prison Avenue
U'S Church
I Spal Manufacturing Co
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