Wheelmen Start With the Despatch in the Great Race
In New Haven on June 16 special to the Post, Wheelmen began the great Post-Recorder relay race. George C. Smith led, with Harrow filling a breach to cover twenty-five miles. Seeley rode at high speed from Stamford toward Bridgeport, beating the world road record for twenty-five miles by fifteen minutes and continuing a record pace.
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New Haven
St. Paul’s
Recorder Office
Post-Recorder
L. C. Boardman
Metropolitan Association of Cycling Clubs
van Cott
George C. Smith
Smith
Joe Judge
George Clark
Winchester
Charles Starbuck
New York
Rye
Starbuck
Stamford
C. Fred Seeley
Bridgeport
J. B. Perry
Norwalk
Seeley
Springfield En Fete Relays Pack Dispatch Through Town
The Springfield relay race drew crowds as Ned Montgomery and James McDonald led a 15 mile dash toward Warehouse Point, gaining nine minutes on the route. Billy Haradon and George Grimes chased the packet, while Scotty Williamson pursued in a bid to overtake the fast relay pair. The event drew headlines and spectators along Main and State streets as riders reported a hot, rough road and a spirited sprint to the relay station.
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Springfield
Hartford
Main
State
Ned Montgomery
James McDonald
Warehouse Point
McDonald
Billy Haradon
Montgomery
Billy
Ebster
Will
Haradon
George C. Grimes
Palmer
Scotty Williamson
Holyoke
Grimes
Williamson
Scotty
Williamson Pear
Ladd’s
M‘donald
Worcester Relay Race Shatters Records in Townwide Dash
In Worcester on June 16 a city relay race drew crowds as riders accelerated through Leicester Framingham and Newton, finishing in Boston. Wilson and Windle led key legs, surpassing schedule times and posting a 5:51 finish after a 25 mile haul in 1:17:14, amid cheers from thousands.
Glorious finish as cyclists return to Boston Post
At 5 45 last evening officers cleared a path on School Tremont and Beacon Hill for Smith and Alexander. The riders sped through Washington Street to the Post Office, crowds cheering as they delivered the pouch to Postmaster Hart.
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Maynes
School
Tremont Streets
Beacon Hill
Smith
Alexander
Tremont Street
School Street
Parker House
Post
Washington Street
Bicyclists Race Through Boston in Relay From Gotham
A large crowd on Beacon Street yesterday afternoon watched two leading bicyclists pass the postman relay as they sprinted toward the city’s post office. The front pair, Smith and Alexander, endured a rough course from Arlington to Tremont, with Smith excelling on hill climbs. A camera crew failed to capture the moment, while local riders and clubs praised the endurance and road conditions that aided the fast time. The piece lauds Lon Peck and Massachusetts bicycle leaders for promoting cycling and notes showers improved road speed.
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The
Post
Grozier
Mr. Grozier
Boston
Alexander
Boardman
Metropolitan Association of Cycling Clubs
Post Hustier
Henry Goodman
Hartor
Peter Alexander
Water Street
Smith
der Post
Art
Hart
Two Wheelers
Peck
Boston & Albany
Boylston Street
Arlington
Charles
Tremont Street
School Street
Washington Street
War Street
Gotham
Springfield
Worcester
J. C. Rown
Spince Bicycle Club
R. C. Spier
Lon” Peck
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Bicycle Club
L.A. W
Boston Athletic Club
Springfield Cyclists Race Draw Keen Local Interest
The Windsor Locks Wheel Club members Montgomery and McDonald, young riders with speed, led a challenging hills race near Springfield. The relay sparked extensive talk as spectators wondered about gains. Haradon rode toward Elmer, facing rough roads, while Palmer approached with a large lead. Spencer sped past at 2 38, and Will Windle, the world mile champion, was ready at Leicester.
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San
Montgomery
McDonald
Windsor Locks
Springfield
Haradon
Elmer
Palmer
Spencer
Leicester
Willie Windle
Plucky riders cheerfully reach the Post Office reception
The riders push their wheels to the Post Office amid cheering crowds. Friends offer congratulations as the crowd waits outside for the riders to emerge again. Postmaster Hart receives hearty cheers from bystanders.
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Hart
From Brighton to Beacon Street Relay Race Draws Crowds
A Post reporter accompanied the relay team as the men pedaled along Beacon Street in the great race against time. From 4 30 yesterday afternoon until the riders vanished, the street was lined with people hoping to glimpse the lucky youths carrying the Post's relay. The scene captured a city eager for the spectacle and the success of its speedier messengers.
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Beacon Street
A Grand Result Says Peck on the Ride and Bicycle
Captain A. D. Peck Jr the ride’s general manager led a crowd of supporters and welcomed news of the race success He told a Post reporter the event was a grand success and far exceeded his expectations after the message was read at the post office
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A.D. Peck, Jr
Washington Street
A. D. Peck, Jr
Post
Watching the Post Bulletins At Bicycle Race Crowd
A large crowd gathered around the Post bulletin boards yesterday afternoon to read race updates. Spectators of varied appearance watched as officials posted minutes and hours gained in the great relay, cheering when riders appeared and bets were placed amid a sea of blue ink and excitement.
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Post
Times
Washington Street
Chasing the Wheels on the Rail Route
A postman tracked a Springfield to Boston transfer, then chased wheel riders along the line. He intercepted trains at multiple points, highlighting relay as a nationwide stimulus. Cyclists hailed the feat as a major development, with continued details promised on Eighth Page.
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Springfield
Boston
Begin Today for Engraved Post Coupons Offer
The Post offers an engraving worth several dollars to subscribers. Present thirty coupons at the Post office or have them mailed for eight cents to cover tubing and postage. Four months of subscription entitles one engraving in advance with additional engravings on coupon presentation. Subscriptions for four months cost one dollar.
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POST
Carnival Association Parade Lights Up Charlestown
The Bunker Hill Patriots programme for Charlestown features a Carnival Association parade with float foot mounted and barge elements. Four divisions directed by Major W H Oakes E A Carter James H Hayes and William Hichborn will form on Mystic Elm Polk and Everett streets near Bunker Hill, starting at 9 am and moving toward Chelsea Street. Noon festivities will follow at the Waverley House with strong turnout from the Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 5.
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Charlestown
Carnival Association
W.H. Oakes
E. A. Carter
James H. Hayes
William Hichborn
Order of Hibernians
Division 5
Somerville Semi Centenary Celebrations Planned in Detail
Somerville marks its semi centennial with 6 oclock bells and a fifty gun salute from Central Hill by Follet's Battery. A ten oclock parade spans seven divisions through Union square Central and Medford streets. Afternoon activities include an oration by Hon George A Bruce and a poem by Martha Lowe, plus school singing, a grammar school work display, relics exhibit, band concerts and fireworks.
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Somerville
Central Hill
Follet
Union Square
Bow
Summer Streets
Central
Medford
Dartmouth
Broadway
Mount Vernon
Pearl
Cross
Medford Street
George A. Bruce
Martha Lowe
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Ayer
OUT OF Gotham
Salem Square
Billy Windle
Portland Street
Mills
Wilson
Windle
Front Street
William
Postal Telegraph Company
Northboro
Framingham
Framingham National Bank
Framingham Centre
Newton Lower Falls
Hoyland Smith
Hoyland
Post Office
Orrick
N. Y
Thomas N. Hart
Mass
Boston Post
New York Recorder
C. van Corr
Ee Smith
Alexaner
Coolidge’s Corner
Fens
W. W. Windle
Ena FU TS KS Rrs I
W. W. Haradon
Springfield Bicycle Club
H.yland Smith
New Bedford
Brighton
Bunker Hill
Patriots
Somerville Today
Dedham and
Albany Sts
Boston Veterinary Hospital
Edward C. Beckell
Daniel D. Lee
Wilbert Soule
Tremont
W. P. B. Brooks & CO
Hanover St
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