Yale Oxford meet proposed under strict amateur rules
The Oxford Athletic Club describes a Yale challenge to contest nine events in New Haven under Cambridge Oxford Harvard Yale rules with limits on entries and final referee decisions. Both clubs would share net profits or losses and certify amateur status.
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London
Oxford Athletic Club
Yale
Oxford
Cambridge
Harvard
Amateur Athletic Association of England
Queen's Club
Queen’s
Yale to Send Team to Meet Oxford at Queen's Club
At a mass Yale meeting the university voted unanimously to dispatch a representative team to face Oxford at Queen's Club on July 16. President W S Wolcott announced Yale's financial union will cover expenses. the squad includes Pond Morgan Woodhull Brown Hickok Sheldon. They will sail from New York on June 20 aboard the City of New York.
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Yale University
Oxford
Queen’s Club Grounds
W. S. Wolcott
Yale Athletic Association
C. H. Sherrill
Washington
Yale
Sherrill
van Ingen
Wolcott
Woodhull
Brown and Hickok
Sheldon
New York
City of New York
Yale Oxford July 16 athletic contests set for London
London state Yale and Oxford universities will hold their athletic contests at the Queen's Club ground in Kensington on July 16. The event brings together prominent university teams for a day of competition in London.
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London
Yale
Oxford University
Queen’s Club
Kensington
East Boston Favorite Mac Killop Shines in Haverhill Wins
East Boston fans praise Mac Killop, pitcher for the Haverhill team in the New England League. In eleven games this season he has ten victories. Killop, an East Boston boy, previously pitched for Brockton and the East Boston Athletic Association.
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East Boston
Massachusetts club dispute spurs cycling club letter
A letter from Dr Whittemore and Mr Tarbox defends George Perkins statements about prize awards in the Massachusetts club. The Post notes the dispute over remarks attributed to Perkins and recounts a Newburyport Bicycle Club clambake with riders from the P C C and other clubs, praising Newburyport officials for the event.
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Post
Massachusetts Club
Hurter
Boston
Whittemore
Tarbox
the Post
George Perkins
George F. Whittemore
C. A. Tarbox
Massachusetts
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Boston Press
Haverhill
Taunton Bicycle Club
Salisbury Grove
Newburyport
Big Four
J. B. Anderson
B. W. Isfort
Towne
Traiser
L. A. W. Wheelmen
Spencer T. Williams
G. N. Dillingham
Fred Adams
Washington Gives 8t Louis a Very Excellent Argument
Standings show the St Louis team winning and the Brooklyn club also victorious as the league race tightens amid close scores from early games. The report notes strong showings by Quakers and Giants with solid performances pushing them up the standings.
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Washington
Louis
Giants
Brook
Chicago Giants Lose Narrow Battle to Boston Nine
In a wild finish at Congress Street grounds Boston wins 15 14 over Chicago despite a late Chicago surge. Anson and Wilmot spark Chicago comeback as McCarthy nets two homers. Stivetts and Terry struggle in a dramatic ninth inning.
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The
Prairies
Congress Street Grounds
Bostons
Anse
Boston
Anson
Stivetts
Wilmot
Colts
Tomasso McCarts
Billy Nash
Tucker
Terry
Nash
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Handsome Will Terry
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Dahlen
Parrott
Lowe
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Ryan
Connaughton
Malachi
Long
McCarthy
Mac
RTB
Duffy
Eer Ewee
Seeer Arenes Bannon
Seteeweeee Ganzel
Cress
Bee
Eewe
Eevee
Chicago
Rt. PO
Ete
Weet Dahlen
Serene
Eee Lange
Eee Irwin
Oveveeseene
Petal
ballad—Ryan
Sone
Jane
Cher
Ienzel
Naab
Ene
Leago
Perry
Dablen
Ouble Geers Lowe
Tos
Rourke
New York Defeats Louisville in Eight Run Victory
New York scored five runs in the second inning and led 8 to 3 at the end. Hemming pitched poorly for Louisville as Rusile failed to hit today. Attendance was about 2,000. Final score New York 8 Louisville 3 with eight hits for the visitors and four for Louisville.
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New York
Louisvilles
Rusile
Hemming
New Yorks
Batter Games Feature Rusie and Farrell in New York Bout
In New York Louisville players Rusie and Farrell shine as batteries Hemming and Grim handle catching duties. The score details are unclear but the pairing draws attention on the field.
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Rora
New York
Louisville
Rusie and
Farrell
Hemming and
Grim
Maul Holds Off Clarkson In Eleven Inning Pitchers' duel
In Washington a long pitchers' duel extended to eleven innings with Clarkson prevailing over Maul. Scoring details show St. Louis at 3 runs to Washington's 1 after extra innings. Clarkson and Maul pitched well. Peitz and McGuire caught for the teams. Attendance logged as 1118.
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Washington
Maul
Clarkson
Coro
St. Louis
Peitz
McGuire
Brooklyn Beats Cincinnati in One Sided Baseball Tilt
Brooklyn wins 12 to 11 over Cincinnati after a late surge by Brooklyn in the ninth inning. Daly Griffin and McPhee homer as 3,168 fans watch. Brooklyn posts 15 hits to Cincinnati’s 14 with 1 error to 3. Batteries Stein Kinslow Lachance Dwyer Murphy.
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Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Brooklyns
Cincinnatis
Daly
Griffin
McPhee
Stein and Kinslow
Lachance
Dwyer
Murphy
Orioles Fall Despite Young’s 24 Bases in Cleveland Loss
Cleveland pounded 16 hits, scoring 9 runs to Baltimore in a 9 to 6 game amid errors and missed scoring chances. Mullane relieved Brown in the fourth inning after four runs scored, Tony Cleve land avoided touches until the eighth, and attendance reached about 8,500.
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Young
Orioles
Mullane
Brown
Tony
Cleveland
Zimmer
Robinson
Phillies Triumph as Weyhing Stifles Pirates
The Philadelphia club took the lead in the first inning and never looked back as Weyhing pitched steadily. Kilken gave up several hits, while Philadelphia totaled 14. Pittsburgh 7. Attendance 3,500. Final score Philadelphia 7, Pittsburgh 4 with errors 3 each. Batteries Weyhing and Cross. Killen and Mack.
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Philadelphia
Phillies
Weyhing
Killen
Pitteburge
Cs Csress
Pittsburg
Cross
Mack
Klobedanz Puzzles Lewiston In Low Scoring Showdown
In Lewiston New England League action on June 11 Klobedanz held Fall River to two hits while Ferson kept Lewiston scatters. Final score Fall River 9 Lewiston 6 with 9 hits to 2 and 2 errors each. Batteries Klobedanz Rollins for Fall River Ferson Bergen for Lewiston.
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Lewiston
Klobedanz
Ferson
Fall River
Haverhill Defeats Brockton in High-Scoring Tilt
Haverhill dominated Brockton 13 to 7 as Haverhill exploded for eleven bases and six earned runs in the fourth inning off McCullough. Final line shows Haverhill 15 hits, Brockton 8, with seven Haverhill errors and four by Brockton. McKillop and Sweeney pitched for Haverhill, McCullough and Corcoran for Brockton.
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Haverhill
Brockton
McCullough
Pawtucket Triumphs Over Bangor 9 5 in Poor Fielding Showdown
Meakin, ex-Bangor, debuted for Pawtucket and was hit hard but saved by strong glove work from Bannon and G. Moore. A running left-handed catch by Bannon highlighted the game as Wheeler also appeared for Pawtucket. Final score Pawtucket 9 Bangor 5 with 8 base hits for Pawtucket and 6 for Bangor, errors 4 to 2. Batteries Meakin Roach Wheeler Hart.
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Meakin
Bangors
Pawtuckets
Bannon
G. Moore
Wheeler
Pawtucket
Pasigors
Meakin and Roach
Wheeler and Hart
Worcester Beats Portland in Rain-Soaked Contest
A heavy shower drenched the field as Worcester pitcher Carey lost command in the second inning, walk after walk paving the way for runs. Worcester won 19 to 8 aided by 17 base hits while Portland managed 16 hits and 5 errors. Carey was relieved by Daniels after struggling through the frame.
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Portland
Carey
Worcester
Daniels
Potter
Hayes
Mahoney
Eastern League Scores Reported For Providence and Others
Providence defeated Binghamton 8 to 3 while Springfield beat Wilkes Barre 13 to 4 Buffalo won 8 to 5 over Troy and Erie routed Syracuse 12 to 3 in league action.
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Binghamton
Springfield
Wilkesbarre
Buffalo
Troy
Barge Rowers Set Rules and June Race Plans
Delegates from Bartons North Ends East Bostons Charles Rivers Lafayettes and Prince tons met at the Lafayette Club to adopt a 1100 pound minimum and stripping rule for boats and to petition for a July 4 barge race under the new rules. The Oakland of Chelsea were admitted. A race for novice crews and several clubs is scheduled for June 18 with entry payments and arrangements to be discussed at Friday’s Lafayette Club meeting.
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Barge Rowing Association
Lafayette Club
Haverhill Street
Bartons
North Ends
East Bostons
Charles Rivers
Lafayettes
Princetons
Daniel D. Rourke
Thomas J. Murphy
Rowing Association
Oaklands
Chelsea
Barge Association
Bostons
Change of Front on Bell Bill in State House
The Boston Post reports Democratic leaders insist on enforcing the party platform against Bell Telephone Company stock watering. A caucus is planned to decide the party’s united stance as the bill moves toward enactment. critics warn anti party action harms re election prospects.
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Post
Bell Telephone Company
Beacon Hill
The
House
Coakley
Cambridge
Hayes
Democratic Conference Committee
Dick Sullivan
Fall River
Boston
Massachusetts
American Bell Telephone Company
Bell
Kentucky Rosebud Nearly Drowned in Atlantic City Swim
Walter Edgerton known as the Kentucky Rosebud nearly drowned while swimming in the Thoroughfare at Atlantic City 200 feet from shore. Trainer McHale plunged in and after a hard struggle brought him to shore where he was resuscitated ahead of his Boston bout with Dixon.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Walter Edgerton
Kentucky Rosebud
Dixon
Boston
McHale
Roeber Wins American Championship Over Ross in Prolonged Match
In New York at the Academy of Music Ernest Roeber and Duncan Ross battled for the American title. Both men were fat and unfocused but Roeber won the first fall in 1012 minutes, the Greco-Roman second in 71/2 minutes, and the final catch-as-catch-can fall in 4 minutes.
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New York
Ernest Roeber
Duncan Ross
Championship of America
Academy of Music
Ross
Roeber
Bicyclists Start Race From Milan to Munich
Forty six riders began the morning event at 7:30 in a long race from Milan toward Munich. The field includes noted cyclists and teams entering a demanding course across distance and terrain. The finish and standings will determine early leaders in this international cycling event.
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Milan
Munich
Eastern Medical Institute at Tremont Row Boston
The Eastern Medical Institute at 19 Tremont Row Boston is under A D Patten M D with twenty years of practice plus London Paris Dublin and American hospital experience. It treats all acute and chronic diseases and offers free consultation. Medicines prepared and delivered without extra charge and patients are told plainly if help can be obtained.
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A. D. Patten
M. D
London
Paris
Dublin
America
vulUaga
Hallock & Co
Heaton
Rey S
Rome
Cam
Dr. Malicek
Court St
Boston
Brady's Battle at People's Church Stirs Boston Nomenclature
Rev James Boyd Brady asserts sole control of the People's Methodist Episcopal Church trustees amid a disputed past board. He aims to reform church governance, replace retiring trustees Newton Morton and others, and seek robust bonds to stabilize finances. The quarterly conference will address personnel changes and the new broad mission.
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James Boyd Brady
People’s Methodist Episcopal Church
Brady
Newark
J. W. Cofren
Maine
Newton Morton
W. H. Chadwick
W. A. H. Bryant
Elisha Chenery
Cofren
Quarterly Conference
Perry
G. F. Washburn
Morton
Hamilton
Mansfield
Boston
Columbus Avenue
Berkeley Street
Boston Common
Board of Trustees
Saugus Trotting Opens With Strong Fields At Franklin Park
The four day meeting at Franklin Park Saugus opens trotting and pacing events to compete for purses provided by James O Gray. Improvements since last season have elevated the track to rival any mile ring in the country. Large fields are expected in each class and trains run to the park.
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Franklin Park
Saugus
New England
James O. Gray
Park
Thoroughbred results from Morris Park six-race card
Five furlongs winner Addle with Prig and Peter the Great in the placings. One mile W B winner Roller with Will Fonso second. Pocanetco handicap one mile St Maxim won by Ormus Harrington placed. Atropine injured and euthanized. All Breeze seven eighths Stonewell won with Roche second. Six furlongs The Commoner won by The Coon with Sabrina colt third.
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N. Y
Addle
Prig
Peter the Great
W. B
Roller
Will Fonso
St. Maxim
Ormus
Harrington
Atropine
Stonewell
Roche
Trevelyan
Commoner
the Coon
Sabrina Colt
Fall River Line Trains To Steamers With Double Summer Service
Trains to Fall River connect with steamers Puritan Pilgrim and Priscilla at Park Square Station leaving week days at 6 00 pm and Sundays at 7 00 pm. Steamers Puritan Pilgrim and Priscilla in commission with two boats each way daily. Tickets and staterooms at 8 Old State House Washington and State streets. Priscilla joins summer service June 26 with Puritan Plymouth and Pilgrim in commission. Train from Boston also 6 00 and 7 00 pm on week days and Sundays.
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Park Square Station
Puritan
Pilgrim
Old State House
Washington and
State Streets
Plymouth
Trainall
Boston
Mittens and Money Drive Boxing Culture in Boston
Boston boxing shows attract public dollars and eager promoters amid a growing, risky scene. Prominent figures like Tommy Connelly and Billy Hennessy propel new gyms, while bouts draw crowds and rivalries. Key matchups include Jerry Marshall versus Teddy Glenn and Joe Walcott versus Dick O’Brien, with prize money and cross‑city training fueling the sport.
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Tommy Connelly
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Tommy
Willie Green
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Corbett
Jackson
Billy Hennessy
Tremont Row
Griffo
Hugh Behan
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Eddie Pierce
Philadelphia
Chicago
John L. Cattanach
Akron
Kid McCoy
Charley Maxwell
McCoy
Kid McCarthy
Memphis
Bob Gallagher
Cleveland
Dick O’brien
Vanceboro
Joe Walcott
George Dixon
Haggett’s Pond
West Andover
Jerry Marshall
Teddy Glenn
Pittsburg
Marshall
Merrill A C Games run sets aim to break record
S. M. Merrill the Harvard and B A crack quarter miler ran so fast at the New York A C games at Travers Island Saturday that he has decided to run the distance to break the record of 47 3 4 seconds set by Wendell Baker on a straightaway.
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S. M. Merrill
Harvard
B. A
New York A. C
Travers Island
Wendell Baker
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