American doubles team defeat Pim and Mahoney in tennis
Hovey and Hobart defeated Pim and Mahoney in three straight sets on a dirt court in PWTON, winning hundred-dollar prizes. The match showcased the American net game and power, with Hobart’s drives and Hovey’s smashing key to the upset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PWTON
British Isles
England
Ireland
Pim
Hovey
Hobart
Mahoney
James Dwight
George Wright
Woodward
Wilkie
Barnes
G. Hovey
Cornell at Henley Race Prospects Hint Four-Oared Entry
The Cornell crew finished the last half of the Henley course in 3 4. Trinity Hall covered the first half in the same time. Leander made its first appearance on the river, while the Dutch crew arrived but did not row.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cornell
Henley
Trinity Hall
Hue
Boxing Gossip Sparks New York Boston Plot Clash
A Boston boxing scene article describes a New York led combine aiming to cripple Boston boxing and push a ex-Bostonian into future meetings. It labels the group as fools, details alleged plans to send anonymous letters, and cites Roosevelt backed licensing to regulate fights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
Tribe of Strick
Combine
Big Jim Kennedy
Bat Masterson
Dan Creedon
Kennedy
Creedon
Horace Greeley
Dixon-Erne
Coney Island
Eddie Pierce
Corbett
Coney Island Athletic Club
Seaside Athletic Club
Seaside Club
Jack McGee
Flynn
Motte Street
Washington Street
J. A. Boutelle
King Philip Athletic Society of
Providence
Hugh Martin
Rhode Island
Tom D'Arcy
Boutelle
Martin
Roosevelt
Allen
Dyer
Police Commission
Messrs
Clark and
Curtis
Boston Athletic Association
Board of Police
John Coffey
Charlestown
Young Haley
Buffalo
Maher O’donnell
Paddy Fenton
Leslie Pearce
Stanton Abbott
Pearce
Abbott
Jack Fallon
Lawrence
Jack Falvey
Tom Moriarty
Lowell
Eddie Connolly
Billy Sullivan
Jere Callahan
Callahan
Sullivan
O’brien
Florrie McCarthy
South Boston
Jack O’brien
Lewiser
Peer
Nantucket
Tenet
Mike Keenan
Jimmy Duffy
Young Harrington
Jack Williams
Gene Perry
Willie Tucker
Ted Kelly
Cy Hickey
Mattee G
Jack Carroll
New Ee Ys
Rob Roy
Defender to be launched by Herreshoff at Bristol
Secretary J W Iselin notified that Defender will launch from the Herreshoff shipyard at 12 45 pm Saturday. NYYC members able to attend are welcome. Preparations continue, with spars sails blocks ready despite past delays as Bristol expects a gala day for racing’s Yankee champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Oddie
New York Yacht Club
C. Oliver Iselin
Bristol
R. L
Herreshoff
Herreshoffs
Newport
Providence
New Haven
Valkyrie III Rated About One Percent At Gourock
Watson announced Valkyrie III at Gourock with about a 1 percent rating. Ailsa, docked on the 25th, had six tons of keel lead removed, mast shortened five feet, boom three feet, mainsail reduced, and a longer topmast fitted. Its rating now 160. on a fifty mile course Valkyrie will give Ailsa 2 minutes 69 seconds and Britannia 4 minutes 2 seconds. All three yachts enter Rothesay races Saturday and Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Watson
Gourock
Lord Dunraven
Britannia
Rothesay
East Boston rider could win with Columbia wheel says race board
The Maverick road race field includes Burns Pierce and George Cutter among low mark entrants. Prizes total 215 dollars with a Porter bicycle and a diamond for a first East Boston finisher. The bulletin bans false valuations and notes suspensions and upcoming meets across multiple clubs and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns Pierce
George R. Cutter
Pratt
Lawrence
George Dorr
Arch
East Boston
Columbia
Pope Company
Racing Board
F. E. Low
Fred J. Keer
A. W. Cleaver
Los Angeles
Cal
William DeCardy
Louisville
J. J. McLaughlin
Penn
Norman Guteluls
Robert Vanalph
B. T. Meixell
Lewisburg
W. C. Sanger
F. Sims
Leonard J. Berle
Boston
Mass
Canada
C. W. A. Racing Board
Fred St. Onge
Allston
Maryland
Baltimore
Philadelphia
S. Bunnell
Pitman Grove
N. J
Richard F. Davey
Turner's Alls
Max Waener
Nantucket
H. M. Wells
Westboro
Humber Cycle Club
E. W. Burgess
S. F. Goodwin
Amesbury
Augusta Driving Park Association
Augusta
James F. Freeman
Franklin Wheel Club
Franklin
Narragansett Wheelmen
Hills Grove
R. I
Natick Cycle Club
Natick
Boston Caledonian Club
West Roxbury
Chelsea Cycle Club
Chelsea
Orient Cycle Club
Gloucester
Church of the Nativity
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
W.W. S. French
Press Club
Quincy
E. V. Ordway
Cornish, Me
The
Post
Lake Walden Fourth Promises A Big Spree
Travis leaves Boston on July Fourth for the Lake Walden celebration with events at 6 46, 9 02, 9 06, 10 and 11 30 am and 1, 1 45 and 2 20 pm. The day features a broad athletic program, swimming contests with Professor Mack of Australia and Professor Maguire of Canada, music by the Metropolitan Band, children’s punch and Judy, dancing, and numerous races with prizes and special bicycle and swimming awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis
Boston
Big Lake Walden
Professor Mack
Australia
Maguire
Canada
Metropolitan
Punch
Lake Walden
Two Injured Reported In Weekend Baseball Pairings
National League games list Philadelphia at Boston and New York at Baltimore with Brooklyn visiting Washington and St. Louis at Pittsburg. American standings show Chicago at Cleveland while New England slate has Fall River at Pawtucket and Brockton at New Bedford. Eastern League matches Providence at Buffalo and Syracuse at Scranton with Toronto at Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Boston
Washington
Brooklyn
New York
Baltimore
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Chicago
Cleveland
New England
Fall River
Pawtucket
Brockton
New Bedford
Lewiston
Bangor
Portland
Augusta
Providence
Buffalo
Rochester
Wilkesbarre
Syracuse
Scranton
Toronto
Springfield
Pittsby
Clevelan
Cincinnati
Louisville
Pittsburg Beats Staley In Easy Game Despite Injuries
Pittsburg toppled Staley 9 to 4 at home with 1800 in attendance. Bieibauer and Sugden exited hurt after innings, Bieibauer knocked senseless by a pitched ball to the head. Pittsburg totaled 13 hits to St Louis's 9 with 2 and 1 errors respectively. Batteries Joan and Sugden Merritt Staley Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Staley
Bieibauer
Sugden
St. Louis
Joan
Merritt
Miller
Cincinnati Beats Louisville Despite Wild Pitch Rally
In Cincinnati on June 27 Louisville led 3 to 1 in the eighth when Spies threw wildly to second, aiding Cincinnati's comeback. Forman and Cunningham pressed the hitters as Cunningham struggled. Attendance 1400. Final: Cincinnati 4, Louisville 9. Batteries Forman Murphy Cunningham Spies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Louisville
Spies
Forman
Cunningham
Murphy
Cleveland Defeats Chicago in Tight Ballgame
Cleveland rips four scattered hits to top Chicago 4 to 2 in front of 6200 at home. Hutchison limits Cleveland to eight but crucial runs prevail. Errors favor Cleveland 2 to 1. Batteries Young Zimmer Hutchison Donahue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Young
Chicagos
Hutchison
Atendance
Chicago
Zimmer
Hutchison and Donahue
Diamond Talk Highlights Boston Phillies Baseball News
Baseball notes from Philadelphia and Boston discuss postponed game on wet grounds, Dolan to pitch for Boston, team travel plans, and pennant chances. Articles mention Sam Thompson rising in batting, McKillop joining Bangor, Lampe joining Philadelphia, McKean’s world trip plan, and votes for favorite player in Washington. Boston manager Selee to carry pitchers, Keeler leading batting, and Newburyport and Roxbury figures featured among local clubs. The Warrens beat the Granite Citys 20 to 12 in Cambridge season wrap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolan
Boston
Philadelphia
Louisville
Ehret
St. Louis
Hawley
Sam Thompson
Phillies
McKillop
Springfield
Bangor
Lampe
Lawrence
Ed McKean
Cleveland
Washington
Baltimore
Stocksdale
Maine
Mike Sullivan
Fred Donovan
McGill
Keeler
Selee
Quinn
Newburyport
Henry J. Quinn
Roxbury
Joseph H. Kuhns
Xaviers
Boston College
Joe
Warrens
Cambridge
Granite Citys
West Quincy
Horse racing results at Sheepshead Bay on June 27
In seven furlongs Cromwell won the first race with Lucania second and oac third, time 1 29 3 5. The second race over one mile saw Friar first, King Arthur II second, Hazleton third, time 1 44. The Pansy stakes for 2-year-olds on turf went to Merry Prince with Ramiro second and Applegate third, time 1 16 1 5. Nanki Poo won the fourth race over one mile and a furlong, Stephen J. second, Daily America third, time 1 55 4 6. Formal topped the five furlongs with Fascination second and bastion third, time 1 01 3 8. Sandowne won the sixth over one and one-quarter miles on turf, Salonica second and St. Michael third, time 2 08 3 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheepshead Bay
Cromwell
Oac
Lucania
Friar
King Arthur II
Hazleton
Merry Prince
Ramiro
Applegate
Nanki Poo
Stephen J
Daily America
Formal
Fascination
Bastion
Sandowne
Salonica
St. Michael
Rains Postpone Saugus Race Day
In Saugus today all races were postponed due to rain. Tomorrow’s program includes the 2 14 pace the 3 minute pace the 2 25 trot and the unfinished 2 27 trot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saugus
Family Ownership Emerges In Largest Bicycle Segment
The Post editor reports three readers raised questions about ownership of the largest bicycle model segment, noting a family’s claim to exclusive rights and ongoing industry interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guadly
POST
Yale Regents Triumph in Thames Freshman Regatta
Yale won the largest freshman boat race on the Thames with Harvard and Columbia as rivals. Harvard led most of the race but Yale surged in the last mile to win by about a length while Columbia suffered two accidents and finished far behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Yale
Thames
Harvard
Columbia
Cambridge
New Haven
Osan
George Adee
Crimson
Y M C A Declares War on League of American Wheelmen
Bridgeport Connecticut June 27 The Y M C A directors declare war on the League of American Wheelmen after field day races held without league sanction riders are suspended for a year. The Y M C A branches nationwide will back the L A W and prohibit participation in their events. The action follows years of LAW attracting top Y M C A cyclists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
League of American Wheelmen
League
Emmett FC of Chelsea to Meet Shamrock FC of Worcester in State Championship
Final arrangements completed for the Gaelic game on July Fourth at Worcester oval. Emmett Football Club and Shamrock Football Club contest the state championship for a prize of $500. Game set for 9 a.m. with growing statewide interest and plans for additional clubs to join soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Football Club
Chelsea
Shamrock Football Club
Worcester
William OBrien Club Pays Tribute to Fourth of July Hurling Support
A deputation from the William O'Brien Hurling Club visited the Post Office to congratulate the Fourth of July committee for funding a hurling game in South Boston. The note praised the committee for fostering Ireland's game and its long tradition in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Boston
William O’brien
Ireland
Yale Confident as Freshman Crew Gains Confidence
Yale coaches express confidence after a day of indoor practice due to a storm. The Yale and Harvard crews are both described as strong, with Yale predicting a win by ten lengths and Harvard determined to race hard. Jennings is set to row No. 5 for Yale with illness in Hollister noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Harvard
Gale
Watson
Jennings
Hollister
Reading
Harvard Wins Race on Foul Claim Over Yale Time
Time of a Yale race disputed as Harvard awarded victory on a foul claim. Yale posted a time of 18 minutes 45 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Yale
Farragut Monument Committee Organizes and Plans
The Farragut monument committee met at Parker’s last evening with Dr. William H. Ruddick presiding and John J. Toomey as secretary. They discussed placing the name on the Farragut statue and improving nearby grounds, with speakers including John B. Martin, Josiah S. Dean, William J. McDermott, and Dr. T. J. Giblin. Officers elected were President Dr. W. H. Ruddick, Secretary John J. Toomey, and Treasurer Josiah H. Dean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farragut Monument
Parker's
William H. Ruddick
John J. Toomey
Farragut
John B. Martin
Josiah 8. Dean
William J. McDermott
T. J. Giblin
W. H.-Ruddick
Josiah H. Dean
Extradition Papers Granted in Embezzlement Case
Chief Inspector Watts received a telegram from Inspector Andy Houghton dated Saltello Mexico stating that extradition papers had been granted for Albert J. Heeler the colored young man wanted for embezzlement from former employers Inspectors Houghton and Collins will leave Saltello today for Monclova and then proceed to Boston to secure Hosier
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watts
Andy Houghton
Saltello
Mexico
Albert J. Heeler
Houghton
Collins
Monclova
Hosier
Boston
Kansas Farmer Describes Deep Well for Water
A Kansas farmer recounts drilling seventy five feet to reach water while a visitor from Kentucky reacts with astonishment. The exchange underscores the depth required to access groundwater in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Kentucky
Scott
Cyclometer praised as chronometer like device across regions
The cyclometer is described as perfectly correct and used for 18 years from Maine to California. It is claimed as the only cyclometer in Europe and the standard for measuring distances in bicycle road books and roads around Boston. It is said to have universal approval from expert wheelmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
California
Europe
N. E
Boston
Ferrier Wins Delmonte Single at Kinseeuael Park Amid Rain
June 27 at Narragansett Park the track was sloppy as showers fell. Ferrier carried 37 pounds to win the mile event over Phobus, marking a third straight victory for the Delmonte singles. Other races saw Imposition, La Pesta, Ferrier again, Santa Cruz, and Southerner with top finishes and recorded times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narragansett Park
Kinseeuael Park
Ferrier
Phobus
Delmonte
Imposition
J. Lamly
Ta Davis
Scott
Etitioner
Sheedy
Sherick
Dalabran
True Love
Bellefonte
Cass
Cott
la Pesta
McClain
Tinge
Mr. Hunn
el Capitan
McLain
Maher
Santa Cruz
Hailstone
Tartruffe
Centre Grammar School graduates shine at Revere Town Hall
The Centre Grammar School in Revere held graduation exercises at Town Hall with a large floral decorated crowd pleasing program. Students Annie Louise Boyd George Nye Burbank Gere trif Sarah Butterworth and many others were named for diplomas and honors while a debate asked Has the Time Come for a High School in Revere. Separately a Mahoney driving accident along Atlantic Avenue damaged an electric car and horse, with bystanders assisting. An Unitarian Sunday school picnic at Winthrop concluded rainy day activities and birthday festivities for five year old Johnny Wilfert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centre Grammar School
Revere
Galelant
G. Schleiffarth
Edith M. Shurtleff
Florence L. Eaton
Rimbault
Nancy I. Moore
Zanora
Edna G. van Vorsts
Paust de Gounod
J. Leybach
Merton D. Williams
Clayton Staples
Rossini
Marshall
George Nye Burbank
Harry J. Norton
William H. T. Hunter
Mabel F. Washburn
Free America
Jonathan Stone
G._ A. Veazie
M. K
F. H. Dow
Annie Louise Boyd
Geretrude
Sarah Butterworth
John Francis Caye
Luther Moore Child
Josephine Veronica Connor
William Garfield Cooke
Florence Louisé Eaton
George Walter Greene
Bonnie Rowena Hammond
Paul Hubert Re
Harry McCann
Fred Clifton Miskelly
Nai
Isabelle Moore
Peter Costello Noble
Harry Joseph Norton
Ethel Patch
Mollie Pitcher
Alexander Robertson
Walter Mark Rowan
Beatri
Holman Sargent
Edith Mary Shuttleff
Danie Sarefield Singleton
Oya Smith
Philip Clayton Staples
Wintanks Tutein
Harry Wilbur Tuttle
Edna Gertrude van Vorst
Mabel Florence Washburn
Herbert Thomas White
Mon Dudley Williams
John Mahoney
Leverett Avenue
Crescen Beach
Hi Team
Mr. Mahoney
Atlan Avenue
Dasher
Theorse
Ham
Johnny Wiilfert
George H. Wilfert
Crescent Avenue
Beachmont
Sist
Johnny
Banquet Held for James P. Curry on Departure
A banquet in Libe rall Heath street honored James Curry vice-president of Division 16 O H Roxbury as he left for a visit to the old coin. William Hennigan presided at the informal reception with representatives from Brookline Boston Jamaica Plain South Boston Charlestown Chelsea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Curry
Division 16
O. H
Roxbury
Liberall
Heath Street
William Hennigan
Brookline
Boston
Jamaica Plain
South Boston
Charlestown
Bridge
Chelsea
Messrs
W. O'S. Henn
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Valkyrie and Ailsa
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NEW England Association
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Scorcesenses
Haverhill
Waneeee
Eveeee
Weil Wee Ssevessereess
Diamond Talk
Sport of the
Haven
Pierpont
Block Island
Morton
Pennsylvania
New London Board of Trade
L.A
M. Gal
William O'Brien
Yale Confident
Bob Cook
J. R. Bullard
B.e Fennessy
F. Watriss
T Jennings
D. Shepard B. Chatman
Wrightington
Langford
Treadway
A. W. Dater
W. R. Cross
M. Beard
Eseetogene
H. C. Holcomb
Bow—D. ‘Armstrong
Worces- Frater
Farragut Committee
Hosler
Ferrier Av
North Shore
Honor James P. Curry
James P. Curry
James Walsh
James C. Ellis
Mat Connolly
George Bryant
James
Robert Lee
Timothy Clancy
M Hennigan
Michael Green
Joseph Mu
Patrick Nulty
Patrick J. Keane
M Nulty
James Sullivan
John Mo Thomas Ready
Daniel Sheehan
Clasby
Frank Shannon
John Patrick Martin
James Gallagher
McTyghe
Frederick C. Babbett
John O'Higgins
Stephen McVeigh
Sharkee
Thomas McFarlan
John Johnston
Thomas Gavin
Leydon
Peter J. Griffin
John Mah
Thomas P. Butler
Thomas F. Norton
Dunwiddle
Hiland
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Spiffine
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