Racing Crowd Fills Charter Oak Park at Reopening
Hartford July 56 The largest attendance in New England horse racing history gathered at Charter Oak Park for its reopening. Major figures from New York and Boston attended with a strong showing from Tewksbury and other stables. The free-for-all pace featured Star Pointer John R Gentry and Frank Agan with time clues near 2:06 while crowds crowded the track preventing record attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Charter Oak Park
New England
John ‘R. Gentry
Johnstone
Chicago
Greater
New York
Greater Boston
Tewksbury
Star ‘Pointer
John R. Gentry
Frank Rgan
Gentry
McCleary
Star Pointer
Oon
Frank Agan
Able
Rene
Cea
Forrest Herr
Cephas
Ledworth
Pentland
Alexander Harbison
Mayor Clarke
Manchester
N. H
William Edwards
Cleveland
O. E. Hart Fenn
David Bonner
Frank Bowen
Philadelphia
B. H
Brown Hall
Bowne
B. G
Spears
Grace Hastings
Ch. m
Bayonne Prince
Emma K
Maple Valley
Arthur
Vb. G
Cheney
Herr
Br. G
Dr. Herr
Defl
Ge Sidworth
Sullivan
H. (Grange
Leakite
Cmaeedoe
Annette
Barr
Pi B. Young
Bik. G
Hollenbeck
Cnn
Penn
B. m
McCarty
Belle G
Bik. m
Twitchell
Urete
Blk. m
Lockwood
Ooeere
Teazle
Dorsey
Scsecesseese
Gr. m
Favorites Beaten At Sheepshead Bay Great Trial Stakes
Large crowd at Sheepshead Bay for the Great Trial Stakes two year olds race. Firearm led early but Hamburg won easily with Previous and Landemann close behind. second race saw Havoc edge Lehman by a head with The Swain in close pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sheepshead Bay
Belmont
Hombure
Landemann
George Keene
Bowlingbro
Hamburg
Sloanot
Secon
Ben Brush
Swain
Semper Ego
Avoc
Lehma
Havoc
Lehman
Nhere
Combination Park pacing record and heats at the event
At Combination Park a panel ensay day featured two mile pacing events and Myrtle Pack's attempt to lower or mile pacing record on Combination from 2 09 4 to 2 07 4. Myrtle Peek raced a riderless horse, drawing much enthusiasm, amid heats where several horses dropped out due to heat while others posted fast times including 2 20s and 2 35 pacing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Pack
Newonder
Marion Mills
Myrtie Peek
Fe Tennahinch
B. G
Ie Eins
Pan Clare
J. Payne
Eeneee
Teeromite
T. Marsh
B. S
Rock site report preserves park record fragment
July date fragment shows a park related note with unclear names and fragmented text about bees and a ceremony or event. The readable pieces reference a specific day, possible location, and scattered nouns suggesting a local note or notice rather than a full article.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Vitality And Relief
Advertising copy extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy to strengthen the blood sharpen appetite calm nerves and improve sleep while claiming cures for boils pimples eruptions and other symptoms of impure blood. Hood's Pills are advertised for Sick Headache. In other text a man dies of heart disease linked to excitement and Dr Farn Dar is noted as a respected veterinary surgeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Farn- Dar
Itoki Wins Sloppy Oakley Fourth of July Handicap
Nearly 98,000 spectators faced heat as a storm drenched the Oakley track for the Fourth of July handicap. Lacher set the pace before Loki caught him. Itoki finished impressively two lengths ahead. Balk Line nosed out Don Fulano in a thrilling close.
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Cincinnati
Oakley
Itoki
Lacher
Loki
Balk Line
Don Fulano
Lorillard Beresford Filly Belisama Wins Nottingham Plate
London July 5 Belisama a brown filly from Lorillard Beresford stables won the Bentinck maiden plate of 100 sovereigns at the Nottingham July meeting today.
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London
Lorillard-Beresford Stables
Bentinck
Nottingham
No Fight At Sullivan Fitzsimmons Exhibition
No bout occurred at Ambrose Park Brooklyn as police barred the sparring match between Robert Fitzsimmons and John L. Sullivan. Sullivan spoke to the crowd and expressed willingness for a contest within the law while Fitzsimmons staged a Greco Roman wrestling exhibition with Ernest Roeber. The program included other athletics and a balloon ascent by Lee Stevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert Fitzsimmons
John L. Sullivan
Ambrose Park
Brooklyn
Martin Julan
Julian
Sullivan
Fitzsimmons
Fitz
Ernest Roeber
Lee Stevens
Sullivan Palmer bantam title talks stirs boxing fans
boxing gossip says Dave Sullivan and Pedlar Palmer may meet for the bantam world title if ratified. Sullivan has risen rapidly, beating fighters like Cunningham and Haley. Barry bout now signed at 115 pounds, Troy. a Sullivan victory would boost his chance at the world crown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Sullivan
Pedlar Palmer
Dave
Jimmy Barry
Boston
New York
Bob Cunningham
Oung Dixon
Jimmy Rose
Jack Smith
Patsy Haley
Chicago
Barry
Sullivan
Troy
Brother Dave
Palmer
Lavigne
George V. Tuohey
Salem Willow Steamers Crowded at Pearson's Wharf
The Morri son steamers reached full capacity on all four trips yesterday as a crowded line of patrons filled Pearson's wharf. Doctors lawyers ministers and families sought seats while the Salem Cade Band and Old Composed Quartet provided a high quality musical program at 15a Willows in the garden setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison
Pearson's Wharf
Willows
Jean Missud
Salem Cade
Plymouth Steamer Lands Passengers at Plymouth Daily
The only boat docking at Plymouth is the new steamer Plymouth leaving Winthrop wharf daily at 10 a.m. It lands passengers for three hours to view Plymouth and its sights. A first class lunch and dinner are served, with Jordan's Band providing music on board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pymouth
Plymouth
Winthrop Wharf
Jordan
From citizen to captain in the U S Marine Corps
Washington July 5 The Senate committee on naval affairs with a one vote majority issued a favorable report on the nomination of Charles L McCawley from private life for captain in the United States Marine Corps. The move bypassed other officers and sparked strong opposition within the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee On Naval Affairs
Charles L. Mcawley
Unitetates Marine Corps
McCawley
Arden Hose and Ethene Wringer Company Names
Fragmentary OCR notes list a dozen product brands and firms including Arden Hose and Ethene Wringer, with unclear references to partnerships or distributors such as Geer Company and Mel Bummer. Readable items suggest a trades list or advertisement segment from a historical newspaper page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arden Hose
Ethene Wringers
Rts Ritan
Geer Company, Et
Mel Bummer
Tinder Wins Two Mile Open at Lake Walden in 9 35 Howling Pace
Ireland’s George B Tinder defeated Tommy Conneff Pat Carroll of Waltham and Charlie Bean in a fast two mile open race at Lake Walden drawing about five thousand spectators. Tinder led from the start and finished about a lap ahead of Carroll with Conneff third. The event marked a standout performance with a final time of 9 minutes 35 seconds, a record that drew praise for Tinder’s pace and stamina while the field included several former champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Tinder
Ireland
Lake Walden
Tommy Conneff
Pat Carroll
Waltham
Charlie Bean
America
Tinder
Woods
Carroll
Conneff
Connelf
Tindler
Ose
Walter Christie
Novan
Mack
Clements
Christie
W. J. Manning
Tom Keane
J. A. Leavitt
Manning
T. Thompson
W. Quinn
James McCusker
Patrick Carroll
Caper
PP. Conneff
Anklin Falls
W. Christie
P. Conyer
J. Mack
John H. Leavitt
C. H. Bean
E. Hobbs
E. Coyner
Frank Rowe
Ww. Quinn
J — Brodine
Charles Hart
B. Benson
Somerville Y. M. C. A
George B. Tindler
Tommy Conheff
Garryowens
O’connells
Emmets
Chelsea
Malden
E. Grant
Cambridge
T. Connolly
P. D. Warren
Fine Rowing at Yesterday's Regatta on the Charles
The eleventh New England Amateur Rowing Association championship on the Charles River drew crowds at Union Boat Club. Notable events included a dramatic senior eight finish with Millstream crew and coxswain Sadler, who collapsed and died after the race, and a close Union Boat Club victory in the double scull junior race.
HAE AAU Championships at Wood Island Park
The annual NBA AAU championships at Wood Island Park East Boston opened with several events won by local and nearby clubs. Walter Boyce Brookline High School captured the 12 yard hurdles while Duffy English High School won the century dash. Batchelder led the 88 yard and Hall EB AA A won the mile. The three mile featured Grant McDonald and Sherry in a tight finish with Grant edging McDonald. Other winners included Jere Delaney Jackson and Boyce in multiple events with tight finishes and fast times across sprints and field events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Island Park
Boston
Walter Boyce
Brookline High School
Dash Duffy
Harry Kane
R. C. Batchelder
Jere Delaney
Batchelder
D. C. Hall
John M. Jackson
Fullerton
Dick Grant
McDonald
Bherry
Grant
Sherry
Grant Tan
Ligand Burke
Newtowne A. C
W. J. Holland
DB A. A
T. A. Munds
T. A. McQueeney
A. McDonald
Boyce
H. Kane
BE. B
R. C. Baer
D. T
HB. A
Tindler Wins Again At Somerville Y M C A Meet
The Division 2 field day at Somerville Y M C A featured a two mile run where George B Tindler beat Tommy Conneff and Pat Carroll after 6 pm. An estimated three thousand spectators watched Tindler lead from start to finish in 11 minutes 8 seconds.
Athletics at Lawrence Fourth of July meet results
Lawrence hosted a July Fourth athletics event led by William Doll and Sidney Miler winning the 100 yard dash and second in the long jump respectively. Edward Mil-Johnurphy won the standing jump, James eRe 86ft. Tin. took shot put second, Tom Corcoran led bicycle race with Ha amy Be Randal second, Edward Flood third. Baseball saw the defeated Alerts 13 to 3. Gaelic football first team won 1 goal 8 points to 1 goal 2 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
William Doll
Sidney Miler
Edward Mil
Johnurphy
James eRe
John Daly
Tom Corcoran
Amy
Randal
Edward Flood
Wayside Park Cycle Races in Framingham
Races at Wayside Park July 5 drew a large crowd with four contests. Winners include W. H. Brown Worcester in the one mile novice clocking 38.03, James Clark Dorchester in the half mile open at 1 11, W. H. Story Hudson in the two-mile handicap at 4 51 1 5, and James Clark again in the one mile open at 2 34 1 5 with top runners from Worcester Dorchester Dedham and Marlboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Framingham
Wayside Park
W. H. Brown
Worcester
B. J. Roy
Charles E. Houghton
Dedham
James Clark
Dorchester
Bert R. Livermore
M. Pettigrew
Lynn
W. H. Story
Hudgon
Fam Bain
Orcester
J. J. McKinnon
Joe Collins
Marlboro
St Vincent's Society Picnic Winners List at Oak Island Grove
The St Vincent's Society of South Boston held its annual picnic at Oak Island Grove in Revere with about 1000 attendees. Events included shot put won by Michael Aylward, one mile bicycle by Lewis Freeze, hurdle by Edward Doherty, 100-yard dash for ladies by Catherine Donovan, pie eating by James Finnegan, fat men’s race by John Connolly, 220-yard dash by James Kelley, and a baseball score of St Peter and St Pauls 14, St Vincent 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vincent's Society of
South Boston
Oak Island Grove
Revere
Michael Aylward
Lewis Freeze
Edward Doherty
Catherine Donovan
James Finnegan
John Connolly
St. Peter and St. Pauls
St. Vincent ¥. M. A
James Kelley
Revere Yacht Races Highlight Debut of Class One Boats
The Revere Yacht Club held a two class regatta yesterday afternoon on a triangular ten mile course. Juanita won class one in 2 hours 16 minutes 4 seconds with Captain Marshall aboard. Other finishers followed Captain Gull Captain Green and Captain William J. Finnick with the remaining boats in order. In class two the Mary Ann won on a five mile course in 1 hour 4 minutes 26 seconds 49. Nicolae Looking for Me Roy and Nau- followed in the line order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revere Yacht Club
Juanita
Marshall
Eva G
Gull
Voreine
Green
William J. Finnick
Mary Ann
Nicolae
Roy
Nau
Drowned man found in Nashua River near Clinton
A colored man named Cousian Chocolate, employed on the metropolitan aqueduct, drowned in the Nashua River today. His body was recovered within two hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Cousian Chocolate
Metropolitan Aqueduct
Nashua
Allston Golf Club Holds Medal Play and Lighting Display
At the Allston Golf Club yesterday morning the handicap medal play ended with J. I. F. Woodbury prevailing after a three round tie with B. Hollander. F. E. Wingat won the driving contest with a 193 yard blast, and Wingate and J. B. Huber won the approaching and putting events respectively. Evening festivities included Chinese lanterns, an orchestra, and a grand fireworks show for members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allston Golf Club
A. Hollander
J. I. F. Woodbury
Woodbury
F. E. Wingat
F. E B. Wingate
J. B. Huber
Division 23 AOH Members Rally in Arlington
Division 23 AOH with 240 members in Arlington raised a notable American flag ceremony. Speeches referenced General Grath, Kelly, and Drew as speakers. After the A of Independ party rally, Joe O Leary led the Star Spangled Banner performance as the flag unfurled about 80 feet above.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Hall
Coun Olaary
R Kelly
Drew
Joe Preaient O'Leary
Boat Club Rowing Results Show Club Wins Across Classes
Boston athletic events detail multiple races with winners and times. West End Boat Club led junior and senior events, Riverside and Bradford boats placed in several 2 mile and 1% mile races. Notable victors include J J Casey and P J Donovan for single sculls, Wah-be-Wah-Wa Canoe Association taking the 1 mile war canoes, and Lynn Athletic and Rowing Association triumphing in junior eight-oared shells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Boat Club
Millstream Boat Club
Shawmut Rowing Club
Lynn Athletic and Rowing Association
Bradford Boat Club
City of Boston
West Dad Boat Club
Deleno Boat
F. J. Greer
Columbian Rowing Association
K. Wetherbee
Union Club
William O’leary
R. P. Blake
Union Boat Club
J. Hobbs
First Annual Connecticut River Regatta Crowds Record
Springfield hosts 1500 spectators for the Connecticut River Amateur Association regatta with the intermediate eight-oared race producing a dramatic finish. Springfield teams claim multiple wins including intermediate eight-oared shell and junior events. various clubs like Union Boat Club and Atlanta Boat Club feature among the top finishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Connecticut River Amateur Association
Union Boat Club of
New York
Springfields
Atlantas
Shell
Thomas Joyce
Atlanta Boat Club
Patrick Lee
Springfield B. C
T. Dolan
J. Kemp
J. O. Goldthwaite
William Gibbons
Goldthwaite
Lathrop
Walter Goodkind
Lone Star B. C
W. Burke
P. Sullivan
Atlanta B. Ww
Qance Club
Springfield Gance Association
Single Shell
Whitehead
West End Boat Club
Seen Boat Club
Atlanta B. C
War Cance
Front Water Fray and Bananas Among Harbor Arrivals
After the Whitehall race at Lewis Wharf crews sweltered in heat and jumped into the water to cool off. Stokers on the British steamer Yarmouth followed suit, clothing scant, risking police notice. Passengers from Jamaica arrived aboard a British steamer unloading 26 000 banana and pineapple bunches, with tows and outings by Boston boatsmen and Union Towboat Company friends. The Walker Armington will shed boilers and engines to become a windjammer again, while Captain Magee now heads the Right Arm wrecking steamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Wharf
Yarmouth
Jamaica
Mr. Tennant
Bearse
Lund
Gladden
Miscent
J. Ieee
Johnson
Miss Johnson
Tcheil
Burke
Blanchett
Charles Rolfe
P. Rolfe
Jules Saville
Condett
Peter Ivanhoff
John Johnson
Long Wharf
Castle Island
Merry
William Brittain
Boston Towboat Company
Camilla
Haley and Appleton
Union Towboat Company
Argus
Philadelphia
William Haley
Carbonero
John Magee
New York
Right Arm
Walker Armington
Janet Landsman
Attack on Gompers and Boston leader at Socialistic Labor Convention
At Roxbury the Socialistic Trade and Labor Alliance opened with Ernest Bohn presiding and Lucien Lanier elected temporary chairman. Ballam of the Boston Cigarmakers spoke, attacking Gompers and President Tracy as the convention began, with delegates from major cities present. Lawrence Timilty was elected permanent chairman and Louis Eckstein vice-chairman, with committees named to consider laws disputes and organization. The credentials showed fifty signe delegates. rules were adopted after discussion. The convention adjourned to reconvene at 10 o clock this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socialistic Trade and Labor Alliance
Roxbury
Louis Eckstein
al- Mancesa
Excursion Steamer Lewiston Reports Whale Sighting near Cape Cod
The excursion steamer Lewiston sighted a school of whales yesterday off Cape Cod near Point Light. The whales remained in plain view of the passenger deck for nearly ten minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Cape Cod
Juet
E Point
Pascengate
Batis Ory Oa
Death of Millstream coxswain at New England regatta
Hugh J Sadler coxswain for Millstream Boat Club of Chelsea collapsed and died on a Union Boat Club float after the New England Rowing Association regatta. He was 35, married, and the death was attributed to heart disease sparked by heat and excitement. Medical staff pronounced the cause after examining the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh J. Sadler
Gerrish Avenue
Chelsea
Millstream Boat Club
Union Boat Club
Chestnut Street
Sadler
New England Rowing Association
Millstream
Sedler
Sadler Ny
Boat House
A Sobb
Alfred H. Wheeler
W. M. Barry
Cadigan Funeral Held For Ward 15 Councillor
Friends and public officials honor HKéwara G. Cadigan former Common Council member with high mass at St Augustine Church and rites at Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers from the council and city officials led the procession as ex-senators representatives and councilmen attended the solemn service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hkéwara G. Cadigan
Common Council
Dorchester Street
Boston
St. Augustines Church
Father Russell
Saul
Jeremiah B. McNamara
Wiliam H. Martemam
Charles Cunel
John H. Hout
M. Mowls
J. J. McNamara
Leary
Conry
Dunn
James T. Mahoney, Jr
John J. Mahoney
J J. O’toole
Hugh Bres
J. F. Dever
M. BE. Walsh
Calvary Cemetery
James J. Gallivan
W. 8. Nary
McMorrow
McManus
Reidy
Jerry McNamara
J. J. Iton
Cilman Brock
John J. Quinn
John P. Brawiey
Michael Riden
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New England Amateur Rowing Association
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P. J. Denovan
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