Puck Ownership Sparks Kerrymen Feud in Boston
Col Roger Scannell proclaims the goat Skellig Mohr belongs to the Kerrymen. Papa Leary holds The Puck while a wry legal battle over ownership unfolds. The tale unfolds at Rugby Park and Locust Street grounds with replevin threats and a theatrical show of allegiance.
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Admiral Dewey
Manila Bay
Gridley
Roger Scannell
Roger
Rugby Park
Skellig Mohr
Ireland
Green Hills
Kerrymen
Boston
Knights of St. Brendan
Papa Leary
Skeilig Mohr
Roger F. Scannell
Kerrymen’s Club
Montgomery Guards
Papa” Leary
Leary
Calumet Street
Roxbury
Denny McGillicuddy
Denny
Skellig
Mattapan
Puck
Locust Street
Colonel Scannell
Mike Shea
Scannell
Supreme Court
Yankees May Take Tennis Titles Today
Norman E. Brookes of Australia won the singles title by defeat of A. W. Gore in straight sets 6-4 6-2 6-2. Beals C. Wright and Karl H. Behr defeated McNair and Thomas in doubles 6-2 6-1 6-4 and will meet Brookes and Wilding in the final. Wright and Sutton beat Doust and Slocock 6-3 6-1 in mixed doubles fourth round.
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London
Norman E. Brookes
Australia
A. W. Gore
Beals C. Wright
Karl H. Behr
McNair
Thomas
Brookes
Wilding
May Sutton
Doust
Miss Slocock
Sutton Wins Wimbledon Ladies Final 6-4 6-2
London July 4 May Sutton defeats Miss Wilson 2-0 in the All England tennis championship final at Wimbledon with scores 6-4 6-2. Sutton advances to face Mrs Chambers for the title tomorrow.
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London
Sutton
Wimbledon
Miss Wilson
Mrs. Chambers
Newton man tries to kill self under Echo bridge
Paul Trude, 21, of Chestnut street Newton Upper Falls, drank carbolic acid after a jilting by a Waltham sweetheart. Officer Lord heard moans and found him with a small bottle in hand. He was taken to hospital. doctors said he would not die. He worked at Saco and Pettee machine shops.
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Newton
Waltham
Paul Trude
Chestnut Street
Newton Upper Falls
Lord
Metropolitan Park
Echo Bridge
Trudo
Dr. Thompson
Saco & Pettee Machine Shops
Upper Falls
Peter Pan Wins Rich Advance Stakes at Sheepshead Bay
In front of 35000 at Sheepshead Bay James R. Keene's Peter Pan the 3 to 2 favorite easily won the $12000 net Advance stakes a mile and three furlongs by three lengths Salvidero edged Fup Flap by a head for second Cha pultepec the 6 to 5 favorite won the Spring stakes by six lengths Also winners Chantilly Agent Miss Crawford and Taylor in their respective races
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New York
James R. Keene
Peter Pan
Sheepshead Bay
Salvidero
Fup Flap
Chapultepec
Chantilly
Agent
Miss Crawford
Taylor
Stork Visited the Saxonia in Festive Port Arrival
The Cunard liner Saxonia arrived in port with a record voyage and a 1327 passenger list. Of these 1002 were third class and only first and second class could land due to late docking. A steerage birth added Saxo as a prospective citizen. his mother Mrs. John Waterford, from Cambridge, England, plans Boston residence. Notables included C. E. Lauriat and the Shillabers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunard
Saxonia
Saxo
John Waterford
Waterford
Cambridge
England
Boston
C. E. Lauriat
George Morell
W. G. Shillaber
Katherine B
Juliet C
Children Panic as Float Collapses in Somerville Parade
Fifty children aboard the What We Teach float in Somerville's Fourth of July parade were jolted when its understructure buckled on Broadway near School Street. Lillian May Howard, 14, sprained her left ankle, Emma Powell, 10, suffered right foot contusions. both treated at once by Dr. A C Aldrich. The accident prompted scorn from Dr. Aldrich toward parade organizers for lacking care aftercare and transport.
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Broadway
Somerville
Lillian May Howard
Lawrence
Howard
Richdale Avenue
Emma Powell
Thorndike Street
West Somerville
A. Cc. Aldrich
Aldrich
Fourth of July Association
Park Avenue M. E. Sunday School
School Street
Day of ball games in Cambridge yields close scores
Cambridge city events showcase hotly contested baseball games at Cambridge fields with close results. Auburns beat Cambridge Locals 11 to 5 while Holy Name Club topped Riverside 5 to 4 and Huntington Club defeated Harvard Square 12 to 8. Principal field events at Cambridge Field include 100-yard dash won by N J Flatley and 440-yard run by A Evans with tight margins, plus mile and three-mile contests and a notable boys race list of local youths.
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Cambridge
Rindge
Cambridge Fields
Auburns
Holy Name Club
Riverside
Huntington Club
Harvard Square
Cambridge Field
St James Defeats Dorchester Wolcotts 3-1 in Wrangling Game
Milford July 4 The St James beat the Roger Wolcotts of Dorchester 3 to 1 in a wrangling game caused by a mix up in the Wolcotts batting order. The St James out batted and outfielded their opponents.
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Milford
St. James
Roger Wolcotts
Dorchester
Wolcotts
South Boston Reds Edge Strandways in Park Playoff
In McNary Park South Boston Reds defeated Strandways 6 to 3 while Bay Views topped South Boston Reds 6 to 1. Other results included Hillsides over Sycamores 6 to 6 and 7 to Newmans. Dorchester Heights beat Saune 7 and T J Sullivans over Colplics G 7.
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McNary Park
South Boston Reds
Strandways
Bay Views
South Boston
Hillsides
Sycamores
Dorchester Heights - Saune
Newmans
T. J. Sullivans
Colplics
Runyan’s Wall Street Tip Triggers Bank Heist Exit
Chester B Runyan, a Windsor Trust Company paying teller earning 125 a month, stole 10000 from the bank and fled after a stock tip led to a market plunge. The heist totaled 96317 as of last Saturday, nine days before Runyan vanished, with a 42 caliber revolver in his possession. Acquaintances fear he may attempt suicide if cornered.
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New York
Wall Street
Steel Trust
Chester B. Runyan
Windsor Trust Company
Runyan
Trust Company
Grown-up hoodlums blamed for illegal Fourth of July revelry
Commissioner O Meara declares most disturbances stem from men aged 21 and older rather than the small boy. He cites 102 arrests up to 8 am Fourth, including 60 for early fireworks, 28 horns, eight pistol shots, and six bonfires. Five offenders over 40 among the counts.
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O'Meara
Races at Combination Park Highlight July Fourth Pace Show
Medford reports a bustling Independence Day crowd at Combination Park. Louise E. dominates the 2:15 pacing, taking two heats and the major purse while Nervoso outpaces Amos R. in free-for-us action. The 9:15 pacing and 2:25 trot feature Burma Girl and Marjorie with times around 2:14 to 2:22, and Amos R. edges Phebon W. in a tight free-for-all pacing final.
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Medford
Combination Park
Louise E
Nervoso
Amos R
Phebon W
Pantie So
Billy Seal
Cox
Dr. Band
Ch. H
Carpenter
Checkers
B. G
Crowley
Ella Hal
B. m
Ralston
Wise
Titus
Burma
Clark
Marjorie, G. m
Stomach Theory Says Deafness Often Improves With Treatment
The Boston claim that stomach health is the seat of most illness gains traction as R T Cooper's medicines are credited with easing indigestion and deafness linked to stomach trouble. Jaynes Drug Co reports patients like Mrs S N Dow of Somerville noting rapid relief in indigestion and gradual restoration of hearing after a week of use.
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Boston
R. T. Cooper
Cooper
Cooper’s
Jaynes Drug Company
Ious
Coper
Ernest S. Dow
Jaynes
S. N. Dow
Broadway
Somerville
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Aaron
Cluett, Peabody 4& CO
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Cluett
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Vicuna
Stein-Bloch
Hanover Street
Evans
Foulard
Cassimeres
Mark
N. J. Flatley
Rawes
Providence
A. Evans
B. J
A. Whorte
H. Bickford
Everett
Rite
N. Bryant
Newton Y. M. C. A
J. E. Daniels
T. S. Reardon
C. G. Coughlin
R. A. Fowler
Percy Moore
Frank Ryan
Washington Street
Joseph O’brien
Worcester Street
Joseph Reagan
Creignton Street
Kiran Lowry
Berkshire Street
J. O'Brien
Thing
Bank of
O’meara
Fim
ABC SN. Gees Ig
Victoria Regina
Kimberletta
Trout
Silene
Nugent
Glenn D
Batley
Susie L. Wilkes
Netesse
G. G
Rice
Bailey
Honples
South Quincys Vant
South Quincy
L. Litchfield
Quincy
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