Welds Oarsmen Dominate Third Metropolitan Regatta
Weld Boat Club swept six events at the Metropolitan Amateur Rowing Association’s third annual regatta on the Charles River despite a stiff breeze and drifting barrels hindering the course. Weld won most races, including the intermediate single scull and the senior eight, with notable performances by Blakie, Lewis, and Whitehead. The B A A team put up solid form but lagged in pace and coordination against Weld’s synchronized stroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles River
Metropolitan Amateur Rowing Association
Lehmann
Harvard
Varsity
Welc
C. Blakie
Weld Boat Club
Robert P Blake
Union Boat Club
Blakie
Blake
Weld
Crooks
F. C. French
James O’brien
Riverside Boat Club
G. Blatchford
William Hagen
Lynn Rowing Association
E. J. Ivers
Columbian Rowing Association
Blatchford
Ivers
O’brien
Hagen
Charles H. Lewis
Wathusett Boat Club
H. P. Wardwell
A. S. Nichols
Thomas Dineen
J. P. Gardiner
Dineen
Lewis
Nichols
Gardiner
Wardwell
E. J. Jones
Wachusett Boat Club
Millstream Boat Club
John J. Rand
City Point Rowing Association
William Berrigan
Robert E. Blake
Rand
Berrigan
Tongthen
Blake Leads in Tight Intermediate Single Scull Finish
Four starters competed with Lewis absent. Blake and Rand chased the lead as Blake surged from half a length to finish half a boat ahead Rand and Berrigan trailing. Spectators roared as Blake's fresher stroke sealed the win in a dramatic midfield sprint.
Perfect-Fitting Shoe Advertises Comfort and Styles
An advertisement touts an easy to wear shoe that fits well feels comfortable and maintains shape. It promises durable wear with special lines in all widths and styles for tender feet backed by 25 years of experience.
Naval Militia Association Opens Third Annual Meeting Aboard Minnesota
The Naval Militia Association of the United States began its third annual meeting aboard the U S S Minnesota with Commander Isaac E Emerson presiding. Secretary of the Navy Long attended, praised naval militia, torpedo-boat use was requested, and a banquet and reception followed for about 200 officers in full dress. The event closed with planned elections and a luncheon voyage to Pemberton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Militia Association of the
United States
Minnesota
Isaac E. Emerson
Baltimore
Dolphin
Navy Department
Weeks
U. S
Massachusetts
Wolcott
Commonwealth
Naval Brigade Band
B. N. Lafricain
Militia
Navy Yard
Bornsch
Pemberton
Boston Lightweight Fight Draws $1000 Stake for Barry Clash
Spike Sullivan of Boston aims to match his brother Dave with Jim Barry of Chicago to crown America’s six pound champion. He has placed $1000 with Al Smith to bind the contract and insists on a 115 pound limit, with weigh in at 3 pm and the purse determined by the club offering the largest prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Spike
Sullivan
Boston
Dave
Jimmy Barry
Chicago
America
al’’ Smith
Barry
Sammy Kelly
Parson Davies
Pittsburg
Penn
Mike Conmelly
Maher
Sharkey
Peter
Lynch
Connelly
Burley and Ryan Fight Ends in Draw
In Baltimore on June 17 the twelve round middleweight bout between Nick Burley of California and Jimmy Ryan of Australia was ruled a draw after both fighters agreed in the ring that no decision would be given if they stood at the close of the twelfth round. Burley appeared the stronger man and scored several shocks, though Ryan’s defense prevented a knockout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Nick Burley
California
Jimmy Ryan
Australia
Burley
Ryan
Boxing in New York Ends Sparring Amid Horton Law Clash
The board of police commissioners ordered arrests for sparring exhibitions and banned prize bouts in New York City under the Horton law. The move follows a spike in arrests and convictions tied to Maher versus Sharkey style challenges, signaling an end to public sparring in the city and shifting activity to distant venues. Nick Burley and Jim Ryan box in Baltimore tonight. Jimmy Kelly relocates to New York. Tom McManus teams with Batty OConnor at Coney Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Maher
Sharkey
Empire State
New York City
Nick Burley
Jim Ryan
Baltimore
Jimmy Kelly
Wre
Tom McManus
Batty” O’connor
Coney Island
King of
The
Shamrocks
George V. Tuohby
Mystic Track Delivers Big Weekday Horse Races at Readville
At Mystic track Medford yesterday, top horses faced strong competition as favorites fell short. In the 2:20 pace Esperanza led early but failed to seal the win while Refina and Kentucky Star battled in the 2:07 event. Palon won the 2:29 class with Rosalite placing, and horses will be called again at 1 o clock today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic
Medford
Esperanza
Readville
Henry Pope
B. C
Lyle Sterling
Jock Bowen
Refina
Miss Jennings
Sphinxetta
Kentucky Star
Palon
Rosalite
Black Morgan Cort
Bettes
Norahwood
Payne
B. H
Brandon, Brooks
G. Garth
Ray Baron
Baron Kaimette
B. G
Broadway
King, Jr
P. Col- Aana
Dale
W. Sawyer
G. m
Minna Wilkes
George Wilkes
J. J. Bowen
Lucy Hilton
Rattler Wilkes
Carrie’ Wilkes
R. Bever
Carrie V
Iowa Maid
Waspine
Tat Shepard
Allen
Robert McGregor
Lallah
Petoskey
C. Wolicugn
Ste Ua Eae Ie Sans San Sae Renee Ae
Balo Alto
General Renton
J. Kervick
Rosa Lite
Foley
Vecines
McDonald
Che Ee Ee
Eleanor W
Ch. m
Gatecomb
Harbinger and Hoodlum Win In Turbulent Nahant Yacht Race
Wind was poor and many boats arrived late at Nahant for the Massachusetts Yacht Club race. In class one Harbinger led early, Ida J. drew ahead on the beat to Graves, with Emma C. close behind and Addie second on allowance. Hoodlum won class two, Alma led class three, and Cock Robin took the knockabouts despite light airs. four boats finished in class four with Alpine first. Protests over fouling affected small prize outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weld
Geiger
Crooks
Bostons
Welds
Massachusetts Yacht Club
Nahant
Hull Gut
Graves
Winthrop Bar
Harbinger
Elfreda
Beatrice
Ida J
Addie
Emma C
Hoodlum
Tantrum
Principe
Alma
Rex
Muriel
Deer Island
Vey Mongoose
Cockatoo
Hazard
Sally
al Anka
Windward
Trotting leaders back $25,000 open purse races
Prominent U S horsemen from New York to Cleveland and Lexington discuss launching a $25,000 trotting purse open to all trotters with a $500 entry fee. Races eyed in New York Chicago or separate events in both cities, with participants including F H Harrison James Butler Nathan Straus and Marcus Daly among others. Possible entries named include Fantasy William Penn and Cobwebs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
F. H. Harrison
Stamboul
Nathan Straus
James Butler
New York Driving Club
Hugh Grant
John D. Rockefeller
McMillar
Park Board
Augustine
O. H. P. Belmont
J. Malcolm Forbes
John E. Thayer
Bayard
Montgomery
Sears
Cleveland
Frank
William Rockefeller
Lexington
Major McDowell
Kentucky Trotting Horsereeders’ Association
Far West
Marcus Daly
Fantasy
William Penn
Free Advice Wins Tight Gravesend Sprint Amid Strong Field
A large Gravesend crowd saw Free Advice upset Premier and Harry Reed by a head in the fourth race after a late stretch duel. The day also featured a strong second race with On Deck prevailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gravesend
Harry Reed
Premier
Intermission
Free Advice
Hammer and Tongs
On Deck
Gentlemen's Driving Club Opens In Natick Park
The Natick Gentlemen's Driving Club held its first meet at Sunnyside Park track drawing about 2000 spectators. An exhibition by ladies on thoroughbred ponies added to the attraction and overall success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natick
Gentlemen's Driving Club of
Sunnyside Park
Chelsea Yacht Club Run Yields Fast Times and Winners
The Chelsea Yacht Club held its first club run from the Chelsea Bridge clubhouse to Hingham Bay with prizes for best times. In Class 1 the Picua owned by Commodore Thomas G. Hughen won with an 11:00 departure and 3:06 return, followed by Georgia 3:08 Scud 3:14:06 and Cadet 3:14:06. Class 2 saw Captain Harringtons clipper dory finish at 3:16, Welcome 3:21 Dictator 3:23 Annie 8 3:25 and Little Dell 3:32:01. In Class 3 Camilla won unopposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea Yacht Club
Chelsea Bridge
Hingham Bay
Hingham
Picua
Thomas G. Hughen
Georgia
Harrington
Dory
Welcome
Dictator
Annie
Little Dell
Camilla
Waltham
E. J. Rogers
Eagle Co. C
L. J. Solari
Dartmouth Street
H’cap
Leb. J. Rogers
Eagle C
Julius Peterson
Newton Solari
H. Dooley
E . O. Peterson
Newton
G. Briggs
R. . M. Bartlett
Stoneham
J J. Dubois
Brockton
H Fitzpatrick
Medford
McLean
Quincy Eevee
W. F. Brown
If. F. Cook
Arlington H
American Wringer Co Consolidates Stores at Arch Street
Our rapidly growing business consolidates operations from two Broadway extension and Cornhill locations into a single large establishment at 80 Arch Street between Summer and Franklin. The showroom displays Clothes Wringers Bissell Carpet Sweepers Washing Machines Mangles Garden Hose and Oil Stoves with prices from 1.25 onward. Repairs are offered with prompt service by telephone orders.
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Broadway
Cornhill
Arch Street
Summer
Franklin Streets
Washington Street
Bissell
Soaepes
Mayor
Poonips
American Wringer Co
Ares Ets
Great Michael Defeats McDuffee in Century-Record Match Race
20 000 spectators at Charles River Park watched Great Michael, the midget rider, overcome Eddie McDuffee of Malden in a sensational 13 and a half mile match race. Michael’s multi-team pacers dominated as the crowd roared, Michael clinching victory amid a dramatic finish and record miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Jimmy Michael
East
Michael
Eddie McDuffee
Malden
Charles River Park
McDuffee
Greater Boston
Oval
Michael McDuffee
Gotham
Billy Saunders
Dave Shafer
Misab
Peterlo
Loughead
McLeod
Kennedy
Stewart
Ingraham
Lott
Blanchard
Pickard
Barta
Waller
Leonart
Wege
Pollard
Miner
McCarthy
Stevens
McFarland
Butler Quint
Bainbridge
Asa Windle
Len Peck
Callahan
Saunders
St. Onge
Rich
MecDuffee
Callahan Quint
Shafer
New Ameri
Road and Track Electrify Charles River Park Meet
The electric light meet drew a large crowd as amateurs and pros raced hard on the track. Rob Urquhart fell with a dislocated shoulder after a sprint in the mile open final. Lynch of Jamaica Plain won the amateur mile handicap in a strong field. Final heats saw Hills, Urquhart, and Daley vie for sprint and distance glory with fast times recorded in all events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles River Park
Rob Urquhart
Lynch
Jamaica Plain
Dan Daley
Taunton
Hills
Jimmy Urquhart
F. A Gately
H. P. Mosher
Nat Butler
F. A. Butler
J. E. Walsh
A. B. Stone
F. A. McFarland
C. C. Ingraham
GO. R. Newton
S. Wells
A. J. Banta
Newton
Gately
O. L. Stevens
James Urquhart
W. R. Brinkerhoff
W. D. Pickard
W. B. Davis
H. Taylor
G. L. Howland
J. 8. Johnson
P. R. Jackson
R. Urquhart
J. A. Lynch
M. Raymond
F. A. Fish
A. E. Darlow
H. B. Hills
Jackson
Johnson
C. A. Keating
J. R. Lynch
Allie Barber
H. C. Sanderson
J. Urquhart
L. G. Haas
Smiths New Record At New England Cycling Meet
Otis W. Smith of the Chelsea Cycle Club set a world best for two miles with 4 06 at the Waltham cement course a six heat three mile handicap final won by Jimmy Ingraham of the Eagle Club and a 21 team tandem handicap won by Hanson and Merritt. Clark edged Regan for the overall race title by one point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Waltham Cement
Otis W. Smith
Chelsea Cycle Club
James Clark
Press Cycling Club
T. A. Regan
Eagle Cycle Club
Smith
Charles Murphy
Clark
Regan
Jimmy Ingraham
Pride of
Hanson
Merritt
Rhode Island
B. J. Rogers
McKinnon
Jimmy Clark
Frank Taylor
The
Eagles
Caseys
Eckberg
Worcester
Drury
Winchendon
Collins
Marlboro
Farnhams
Peabody
Tom Regan
McLean Brothers
Harry Dring
Herman Taylor
Tom Hennessy
M. Gray
J. L. Turner
Job Gatenby
F. J. Ingraham
Eagle C. C
J. J. McKinnon
Dorchesters
Eagle
Eagle ©. C
O. W. Smith
Chelsen C. C
Ig Err
Bicycles to be Auctioned by N A Brown at 14 Milk Street
Auctioneer N A Brown will sell 500 high grade bicycles including ladies gents and juvenile models at 14 Milk Street on Friday June 18 and Saturday June 19 starting at 12 o'clock noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. A. Brown
Milk Street
Five Mile Pursuit Race Forfeited After No-Show
The five mile pursuit race between F. P. Kent of Eagle C C and A. L. R. Murdock of Winthrop C C was forfeited to Kent after Murdock failed to appear. Goodnow finished fourth, Stay Drivew Highlandville C C placed fifth, G. Winchendon G C sixth. Time recorded at 7 17.
Danvers Race Meet Highlights Local Track Events
The Danvers race meet showcased cycle and running events with winners named from Lynn, Topsfield, Salem, Beverly, and Danvers. Notable results include W. M. Pettigrew and E. M. Lawrence taking open mile and two mile amateur races, and a pacer race where Wentworth’s Lairey Gamp beat Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danvers
B. M. Lawrence
Lynn
Forrest Benton
Topsfield
W. P. Field
W. M._ Pettigrew
G. F. Kersey
Salem
Harold Eldridge
Beverly
J. Powers
E. M. Lawrence
W. T. Field
Lawrence
Wentworth
Lairey Gamp
James Keran
Budd
S. M. Leach
Billy
Eddie Bald Wins In Cortland State Circuit Races
Eddie Bald won the professional one mile open and rode a 68 second half mile exhibition. George Chamberlain took the Cortland one mile county title for the first time. I A Powell led amateur one mile open, Ray Dawson second, both wins with times around 2m27s. F J Titus won the professional two mile handicap, with A Tuttle second, in about 4m23s. Attendance was poor and track conditions were good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortland
N. Y
Eddie Bald
Cooper
Bald
F. J. Titus
A. ©. Tuttle
Townsend Wins Ten-Mile Alpha Wheel Race in Danbury
South Norwalk report June 17 Wilbur Townsend of Danbury won the ten mile handicap road race for the Alpha Wheel Club with a time of 27 minutes 19 seconds His handicap was 234 minutes and he prevailed ahead of the field in a tight contest at the event hosted locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Norwalk
Conn
Alpha Wheel Club
Wilbur Townsend
Danbury
Bicycle notes from Cambridge and Boston racing scene
Saturday cycling notes report Rudolph Lauriks aiming for a 12 hour record on the Charles River Park course. Jimmy Michael to race an exhibition mile and possibly pursue an hour record, with Morgan & Wright planning a next season Australia tour. Waltham speed records by a 7 year old, pacing talk, and a looming ruling on handicapper control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Lauriks
Charles River Park
Jimmy Michael
Michael
Shafer
Morgan & Wright
Australia
Cambridge
Malden
Boston
Michael- McDuffee
Peter McDuffee
Waltham
Leslie Schiano
Eddie McDuffee
Will Pelot
Frank Waller
Dayton
Waller
Racing Board
Jimmy Urquhart
Norwood
Prominent Lowell Man Dies After Bicycle Accident
Sidney Thurlow of Lowell Mass died at Framingham hospital from injuries after a Saturday bicycle fall while coasting down a steep hill. He was about 58, manager of the J C Ayer estate, and leaves a wife and four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Framingham
Sidney Thurlow
Lowell
Mass
Thurlow
J. C. Ayer
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Lehimann
Joseph Maguire
William Caffrey
Shawmut Rowing Club
Joseph Whitehead
West End Boat Club
Whitehead
Caffrey
Bow
P. O. Robinson
F. Stoddard
H. Bigelow
P. Davis
C. Huntington
R. Millard
W. J. P. Dinsmore
Harding
J. W. Knowlton
C. H. Morris
Lynn Rowing and Athletic Association
John McCabe
Patrick Gorham
Jeremiah McCarthy
Fred Dervin
Patrick Flaithy
Edward Hunt
William O'Neil
William Mahoney
J. A. Dowling
A. Johnson
A. Grinnell
C. Foster
W. Gray
B. J. Schwarz
L. Hayes
J. McPhee
T. Ashton
T. F. Legallo
A. A. Sharp
D. J. Harrigan
George McDonald
P. McDonald
J. Barry
S. West
E. McDonald
J. Golden
T. Mahoney
P. Lyons
H. Sadler
P. L. Murtha
P. Noon
P. Cary
T. W. Pierce
F. Tudor, Jr
W. G. Horton
S. Sleeper
R. M. Townsend
George S. Derby
F. W. Soule
J. H. Craig
G. L. du Blois
A. A
Millstream
M. Sheehy & CO
Spring Lane
Devonshire St
Postoffice
East Weymouth
Naval Militia Association
Ty Hood
Maker
Burley and
Excelent Sport
Oy Western
Revere
Revere Yacht Club
Beachmont
William Barry
Eva G
Juanita
Foster
Washington
State Department
St. Petersburg
North Pacific
Behrin Sea
Republican County Committee
Seth Low
Beek Lee
Butler Brothers
Gaston Plaintiff
Plaintiff
Cambridge Manual Band
Fred St. Onge
Joe Grimes
J. Bowden
L. B. Arnold
C. R. Newton
F. A. Gately
L. P. Callahan
H. B. Caldwell
Watson Coleman
W. G. Reynolds
W. EF. Saunders
Joseph Nadean
B. W. Pierce
A. A. Jackson
J. EK. Walsh
B. J. McIntyre
L. L. Miner
Angus McLeod
William Stewart
W. E. Becker
Coleman
Nadeau
Bowden
C. H. Raymond
F. S. McKay
F.A. Fish
C. S. Lee
Louis Arnold
John Bowden
J. E
Providence Brewing Co
Farnsworth St
Telephone
J. H. Devlin
Smiths
Chelsea
Ernie Rogers
Eagle 0. C
A. W. Wheeler & CO
Hanover St
American House
Pansy
Wilson Bros
J. Newman & Sons
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