Worcester Regatta Bid Expected From 16 Clubs
Worcester may host a national regatta next summer after the New England Ama- Suir Rowing Association and Wachusett Boat Club agreed to cooperate. Seventeen clubs attended the meeting at the B A A with President Hurley of Wachusett announcing a bid to stage the event at Quinsigamond. The club pledged 6000 for the bid and expects the remaining funds to be raised. The proposal will be considered by the National Rowing Association executive committee on March 15 in New York.
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Worcester
New England
Ama- Suir Rowing Association
Wachusett Board of Worcester
Hurley
Wachusett Boat Club
Tike Quinsigamond
Pon
National Rowing Association
New York City
Schoolboy games March 22 indoor athletic meet announced
The 13th annual indoor meet, under the Boston Athletic Association, will be held March 22 at Mechanics Building. Events include dashes, runs, high jump, pole vault and putting the shot. Teams Worcester High School, Worcester Academy, Noble Greenough, Volkmann's, Andover, Exeter compete. Prizes awarded, cup for top scoring school. Entries close March 12 with John Graham.
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Boston Athletic Association
Mechanics’ Building
Worcester High School
Worcester Academy
Noble & Greenough
Volkmann
Adover
Exeter
Boston
John Graham
Exeter Street
Boston subway hearings fuel fight over elevated railway control
Robert T. Pains Jr argues at the State House that granting permanent franchises to the Boston Elevated Railway endangers public ownership of rapid transit. He contends the Matthews bill serves corporate aims, while the Associated Board of Trade plan better protects street and subway ownership and public interests in Boston. February 28, 1902.
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State House
Boston
Elevated Railway Company
Matthews Bill
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Associated Board of Trade
Pillsbury Win Promises In International Chess Tourney
Monte Carlo Feb 23 Chess experts in round 16 of the 16th international tournament see Marshall and Maroczy with byes. Pillsbury defeats Mieses as Tarrasch beats Wolf. Gumsberg over Eisenberg. Teichmann and Napier draw. Reggio and Janowski adjourn to resume tomorrow. Albin and Schlechter split honors.
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Monte Cari
Berger
Marshall
Maroczy
Mortimer
Popitel
Pillsbury
Mieses
Mason
Tschigorin
Scheve
Marco
Gumsberg
Eisenberg
Teichmann
Napier
Reggio
Janowski
Albin
Schlechter
Tarrasch
Wolf
Maroezy
Sullivan after McGovern wants rematch in New York
Dave Sullivan, after losing in the 11th round to Terry McGovern in Louisville, has returned to New York. He says he overestimated McGovern and would take another bout if offered, claiming renewed confidence and readiness to clinch the match at any time.
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New York
Dave” Sullivan
Terry McGovern
Louisville
Sullivan
McGovern
Lenox A C Boxing Showdown Ends In Close Bout
Belfield Walcott and Andy Watson staged a tense final at the Lenox A C event with Watson displaying returning form and landing on Walcott’s face and body. The sixth round shots left both fighters strong, and the fifth saw Walcott relieved by the bell as the bout ended near even. Prelims featured Young Adams versus Tommy Cunningham in a tight six rounds and Goodwin’s height reach advantage over Kelley in the amateur showcase.
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Belfield Walcott
Andy” Watson
Lenx A. C
Watson
Walcott
Young" Adams
Tommy Cunningham
Adams
Peinies
Chester Goodwin
RB. A. A
Roanokes
Mast Boston A. A
Goodwin
Kid” Hessel
Providence
Francis
Boston
Boxing Gossip and Local Bouts Rumors
Boxing news highlights several training updates and upcoming fights. Fitzsimmons trains in a seaside pavilion with a strict daily regimen including bag work rope jumping and sparring. Other items note a controversial draw in Chicago and various match bids from Boston Philadelphia Portland and Brockton.
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Bob Fitzsimmons
Jim Jeffries
Fitz
Gus Ruhlin
Austin Ricer
Harry Harris
Chicago
Rice
Ed Dunkhorst
Jeffries
Cleveland
Young
McDonough
Jimmy Yan
New York
Kid" Rivers
Jimmy Sullivan
Medford
New England
Jack’’ Williams
Charlestown
Boston
Young Kelley
Jack O'Brien
Philadelphia
Charley McKeever
McKeever
O'Brien
England
Tom Tracey
Australia
Bob"’ Montgomery
Allen
Tim Harrington
Brockton
Crescent A. C
Miss Homewood’s Valentine Dilemma Leads to Lobster Can Note
In a quirky remark from Indianapolis News, Miss Homewood struggles to craft a proper valentine for Cholly. A playful tale unfolds as she ends up sending a soaked lobster can label instead.
Europe trip plans stir travel talk in Philadelphia
In a brief Philadelphia Bulletin exchange, two people discuss spending next summer in Europe with light humor about travel costs. The snippet captures casual plans and ongoing interest in international travel.
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Europe
Philadelphia Bulletin
Free Fight At Polo Game Between Worcester And Clinton
Worcester defeated Clinton 30 to 3 in a rough polo match at Worcester. In the third period a free fight drew many players. Wood and Bannon were fined $2 each. Score Worcester 10 Clinton 3. players Rushea Daly 12 Cunningham 3. Steps Bannon 46 Cashman 44. Foul Cunningham. Referee Connolly. Timer Donovan. Attendance 1200.
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Worcester
Clinton
Wood
Bannon
Rushea— Daly
Cunningham
Steps—Bannon
Cashman
Connolly
Donovan
Independents sweep rail league games over Passenger Accounting
The Independents won all three games against Passenger Accounting in the Railroad League last night. Details on scores are not provided in the readable text.
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Independents
Rossmore
Bowler
T'dl Considine See Ewnee
Murphy Eee
Logan & Johnson
T'd. Smith
Sear
Veukle
Hub
Lawson
Nogleton
Jacques
Boylston
Tn l ‘Harber
Vpseenane
He. Marriman
Seese
Rorence
Garbutt
DSS Smith Saeee
Tpeesee Sr Ster Eens
Shah Ocean
T'dl
Weed McDonald
Seeeseeesele
Eenawnne
Amos Teen
Reese
City League Games Webster Tops Carruth Twice in Pin League
Webster swept Carruth 2 0 in a City Bottle Pin League match, taking both games on Carruth’s lanes. Strong marks and spare accuracy highlighted the win as Webster claimed the day’s early momentum.
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Webster
Carruth
Boston School Golf League Adopts Schedule
Ten area high and preparatory schools met at English High School in Boston for the Greater Boston Interscholastic Golf Association. Three new schools asked for admission. Newton High, Brighton High, and Noble & Greenough, but only one can join. The league adopted a spring schedule May 8 to June 14 and promises a yearly pennant and several individual prizes.
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Boston
Greater Boston
Newton High
Brighton High
Noble & Greenough’s
Pierpont
Sayward
Emery
English High School
E. W. Langley
E. T. Sayward
A. E. Godwin
A. Wilson
Poston Latin School
Mansfield
Ricker
Barton
Westfall
Roxbury Latin Eerae
White
R. Grant
Haberstrow
Mechanic Arts High Schoo Tion
Henson
van Amuiinge
Weinz
Browne & Nichols School
W. A. Spencer
T. E. Bowker
J. Azarian
W. E. Ware
Newton High School
Carter
Sherman
Tilton
Fletcher
Deen High School
Megott
Brush
Ball
van Arlington High
Sekcetr Cueva
Hill
Volkmann
Tl. S
A. H
KR. L
R. H
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