Harvard opens spring baseball at Holmes Field with fresh faces
The Harvard varsity baseball squads began regular spring practice at Holmes Field. Freshmen Clark from Groton and Reid from California drew attention as potential starters. New pitcher Shevill showed strong form, left handed with rapid, accurate pitches, while Haughton and Braughton locked in second and first base duties. Infielders Igen McVey and Loughlin stood out as solid performers.
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Holmes Field
Harvard
Braughton
Haughton
fresmen—Clark
Groton School
Reid
Onse Teac Sant
Shevill
Moree
Ely
Hayes
Brehman
Brown
Davils
Igen
Loughlin
Ebbetts Sets Clean Play Policy For Rookies
Eastern Park in Brook was bustling as Brooklyn prepares for its Allaire trip tomorrow. President Ebbetts will meet players individually and later gather the squad to affirm the club stance on clean ball playing and fair play with signatures pledging to refrain from rowdyism and indecent language.
Sullivan Returns to Boston From Asheville with Team
Jim Sullivan Boston pitcher arrived in Boston from Asheville South Carolina on the 10 o clock train at Park Square last night. He was met by a delegation of Bunker Hill friends and escorted home. He is ten pounds heavier and showed a robust improved appearance. He will leave Saturday with the team.
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Jim Sullivan
Boston
Charlestown
Asheville
S. C
Park Square Station
Bunker Hill
Jim
Tom McCarthy
Nichols
Klobedanz
Sullivan
Stivetts
Pittenger
Willis
Oungsters
Ed Lewis
Bill Joyce
Local sports notes hint at bids, rumors, and tryouts
A letter for Manager Mike Meagher of the South Boston Club appears amid notes of Hogan the Lawrence Y M C A captain with a Canadian League offer. The South Boston A A grounds near ready for Boston College first practice, while Northboro seeks a Central Massachusetts Association franchise.
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Mike Meagher
South Boston
Hogan
Lawrence Y. M. C. A
South Boston A. A
Boston College
Northboro
Central Massachusetts Association
Jack Doyle
J. Earl Wagney
Senators
Malden A. A
Feld
James E. Connell
Malden
Nashua
Newburyport
Amesbury
Lowell
Wrence
Merrimac
Cornell Names Bennell as Coach Aid for Football
Captain Aghlin of Cornell announces that Omas Bennell of the varsity squads will assist in coaching the football team for the coming season, with training to begin in the east.
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Haca
N. Y
Aghlin
Cornell Ne
Omas
Bennell
Cornell
Easton
Worcester High to stage entertainment for athletic day
Worcester High plans an April 16 entertainment to aid the athletic association as a lead up to the class games set for May 11 or 18 at the Oval. Duffy of Worcester Academy vaulted 9 ft 9 in with six inches handicap, Scheuber of Lynn clear 9 ft 6 in for second. Spot the Boston terrier owned by W W H Bartiyit of Worcester starred at the bench show. Worcester City Guard aims for a Patriots Day sharpshooting competition with militia units. Wardwell M Edwards 1900 re elected captain of Southbridge High football. Frank A Morse 1899 manager. Webster Push Club considers forming a rowing club and summer runners.
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Worcester High School
Athletic Association
Oval
Duffy
Worcester Academy
Academy Gymnasium
Scheuber
Lynn
Uffy
Spot
Southbridge
Frank A. Morse
Webster Push
Boston Boxer Tim Kearns Wins Darby Night Bout in Portsmouth
In Portsmouth New Hampshire on March 14 Tim Kearns of Boston defeated Charles Lynch in eight rounds for the points decision. The card also featured a Dover vs Portsmouth draw between Charles Heshow and Fred Blake and a Dover vs Portsmouth draw between Smirley Harnden and William Walsh. The crowd packed Pierce 4 for the event.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Pierce
Dover
Boston
Charles Heshow
Fred Blake
Yinhe
Smirley Harnden
William Walsh
Harnden
Tim Kearns
Charles Lynch
Kearns
Boxing Gossip From Charlestown Tonight Smoke Talk
Charlestown hosts boxing gossip and a strong schedule at 406 Main with Tim Kearns Charley Lynch George Byers Bob Montgomery Ben DeBarry Jim Davenport and others. Notable bouts include Australian Jim Ryan vs Jim Watts in Louisville March 18 and Jack Hanley Johnny Laughlin at Buffalo March 21.
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Charlestown
Main Street
Tim Kearns
Charley Lynch
George Byers
Bob Montgomery
Ben DeBarry
Jim Davenport
O’brien Brothers
Joe Smith
John Goodwin
Joe Coppinger
Spike Haley
Dan Snyder
Young Sullivan
Kid Mackin
Joe Robinson
Tom Wilson
Galbraith Hanson
J. J. McCann
Billy Frazier
Jack Powell
Jim Ryan
Spike
Causer
National Sporting Club
Jordan
Curry
Billy Rotchfort
Will Curley
Billy
Curley
Palmer
Rotchfort
Dick Burge
Paddy Fenton
Pete Peterson
Washington
Peterson
Dutch Neil
Frank Crosby
Fenton
Matt Matthews
Austin Gibbons
N. J
Willie Curley
England
Sammy Elly
Sammy
Plimmer
George V. Tuohey
Phil Stingel Safe On Frank A Ratcliffe Voyage
The Post prints a letter from athlete Phil Stingel who left Boston on the schooner Frank A Ratcliffe for the Klondike gold fields. He describes a rough sea crossing with a two day storm and a stove damaged long boat, but reports all aboard in good health and asks friends not to worry. Captain Kane and crew send greetings through the Post.
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Phil Stingel
Boston
Frank A. Ratcliffe
Klondike
Isbon
Equator
Ratcliffe
Phil
Kane
Harvard Football Practice Call For All Candidates
Captain Dibblee announces a 4 pm Soldiers Field gathering for Harvard eleven candidates. The squad will practice daily from today through May 1.
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Dibblee
Harvard
B A A Open Handicap Cross Country Run Planned
The B A A will stage an open handicap cross country race this Saturday at 3 30 p m starting from the B A A Club house Peter Street. The nine mile course goes via Commonwealth Avenue Beacon Street reservoirs basins and ends at the M I T gymnasium alarm box.
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Peter Street
Commonwealth Avenue
Beacon Street
Reservoir Car Station
Exeter Street
Club House
Briggs to Row Again At Cornell After Father’s Consent
Ithaca March 14 Freddie Briggs former stroke of the Pooughkeepsie crew of ’97 was nearly kept from rowing this year by his father's objections. A Saturday athletic smoker produced strong pressure and his father consented. This afternoon he again stroked the varsity and pleased Captain Colson and the crew. Briggs was one of last year’s most valuable oarsmen.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Cornell
Freddie Briggs
Poughkeepsie
Briggs
Varsity
Colson
Metropolis Wheelmen Elect Officers After Midnight Ballot
Metropolitan Wheelmen held a late election with captain and first lieutenant decided by narrow margins. John H Farnham won captain over Billy Ellis and Arthur M Blades defeated George H Anderson for first lieutenant. Other officers include John W Johnson as president and Frank S McKay as vice president.
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Jack’ Farnham
Billy” Ellis
A.M. Blades
George H. Anderson
John W. Johnson
Frank S. McKay
A. G. Frothingham
Walter G. Clark
Arthur T. Otis
N. Wallace Paine
John H. Farnham
Arthur M. Blades
Wilson T. Martin
Fred P. Wright
George F. Weston
Allen S. Emery
John C. Donovan
E. H. Fitzpatrick
F. H. Campbell
Joseph Coffin
Howard Geldert
Walter G. Page
A. H. Rickerby
Albert H. Smith
Washington Sees First Practical Motor Carriage Parade
March 14 Washington hosts the debut of a practical motor carriage with Prince Leopold in town. Colonel Albert A. Pope demonstrates the Columbia carriage to dignitaries including General Miles, Vice President Hobart, Secretary Atlee, and Senator Hawley, as crowds gather in fascination at Fort Meyer.
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Washington
Prince Leopold
Albert A. Pope
Hartford
Conn
Neral Miles
Hobart
Atlee
Hawley
Pope
General Miles
Fort Meyer
Prince Albert
Belgium
New York
America
Great Britain
Germany
France
Bicycle Notes on League Growth and Races Plans
Massachusetts added 102 new members last week as overall growth trails leaders. The piece covers proposed race venues for Tom Cooper and Pietro Cissac, promotions, and organizational changes within the cycling clubs and associations.
Laurel Athletes Reunion Highlights Local Talent
The third annual reunion of the Laurel Athletes Association of Cambridge was hosted at the United States Hotel. Notables included Cade, Abbott, and football star Cade Thompson from the training school with impromptu speeches. The event hints at a possible strong baseball team next season as many athletes are eager to join. Officers elected: Charles Carruth, president. Charles Burnham, vice president. A. E. Lucey, secretary Treasurer. directors P. Brown, H. Webber, Lewis Abbott. Attendees listed include Charles Carruth, Herbert and Fred Pauling, Pat Brown, George McLean, Ames Burnham, A. E. Gainey, Henry Webber, Ed Foster, Lewis Abbott, Harry Cade, Charles Kivlan, Michael Griffin, Thomas Parks, Richard Johnson, and Cade Thompson.
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Charles Carruth
Charles Burnham
A. E. Lucey
P. Brown
H. Webber
Lewis Abbott
Herbert
Fred Pauling
Pat Brown
George McLean
Ames Burnham
A. E. Gainey
Henry Webber
Ed Foster
Lewis Abott
Harry Cade
Charles Kivlan
Michael Griffin
Thomas Parks
Richard Johnson
Cade Thompson
Quet
Three Classes of Men Book Offer by Dr Sanden
Free booklet for men detailing 30 years of experience with nervous disorders from youthful errors. Describes Dr Sanden Electric Belt and claims cures for impotence and related conditions. Sealed copy available by mail from Dr A R Sanden at 826 Broadway New York.
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Dr. Sanden
A.R. Sanden
Broadway
New York
N.Y
Third annual Newton indoor tennis opener draws few players
The Newton Winter Tennis Club hosts a sparse opening with 32 entrants but five defaults. Matches included Watkinson defeating Macomber 6 0 and Scudder edging Reed 6 5 4 with several defaults altering results. Tomorrow’s schedule lists afternoon and evening matches.
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Newton
Newton Winter Tennis Club
M. D. Whitman
R. G. Fessenden
E. M. Horton
C. R. Marvin
George F. Eames
B. F. Merrill
Georges Herbert
H. McK. Jones
W. M. Scudder
J. B. Reed
Ward
Lavarack
Forbes
H. H. Shaw
Wrenn
Thatcher
Comer
K. Shaw
Codman
Hawes
Ware
Holt
Horton
Small
Blanchard
Hallowell
Regular Patrolmen Added From Reserve Officers
In general orders last night the following reserve officers were made regular patrol men after meritorious service. George J. Farrell Ephraim M. Kennedy of Station 1 Robert W. Pierce of Station 11 William H. Turner of 1 George F. Finn of 11 Edgar L. Bridges of Station 2 have served probationary term and were made regular patrolmen.
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George J. Farrell
Ephraim M. Kennedy
Robert W. Pierce
William H. Turner
George F. Finn
Edgar L. Bridges
Boston Sailor Killed On Elm Hasbrouck Vessel
Charles Nushoing, 22 years old, of 241 Hanover Street Boston, fell from a masthead aboard the schooner Ellen Hasbrouck carrying lumber from Norfolk Virginia and was killed. The schooner docked at the foot of East Fifth Street today and the body was taken to the morgue.
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New York
Charles Nushoing
Hanover Street
Boston
Ellen Hasbrouck
Norfolk
East Fifth Street
Bake Oven Fire Destroys Shop on Washington Street
Fire alarm from Box 72 at 8 25 last night reported a blaze on the first floor of a two story wooden building at 1264 Washington Street. The oven overheated causing a fire that gutted the lower floor, damaging the property of Jordan Marsh Co and used by John Merenello as a bakery. losses around 2000 dollars.
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Washington Street
Jordan, Marsh & Co
John Merrello
Smoke Talk Draws 700 at Seaside Pavilion
The City Point A C of South Boston hosted a smoke talk last night at Seaside pavilion with 700 members and friends. The program featured boxing, vocal and instrumental music, with bouts by Robinson and Montgomery and performances by Brennan McGrier Byers Carroll Foley Hill Burton Troy Smith Chapman Mahoney and the Excelsior Banjo Mandolin and Guitar Club. Master of ceremonies was Tom Maguire of the Traveler.
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City Point A. C
South Boston
Professor Robinson
Bob Montgomery
Phil Brennan
Bart McGrier
Joe Robinson
George Byers
Dan Carroll
Jack Foley
Gay Hill
Thomas H. Burton
Billy Troy
Johnny Smith
East Boston
Charles
Sandy) Chapman
Excelsior
Mr. Mahoney
Tom Maguire
the Traveler
New England Sportsmen Show Attracts 10000 Visitors
The New England Sportsmen's Association opened a large exhibition drawing over ten thousand visitors. The showcase features live and mounted game, native scenery, an Indian camp, canoe and basket displays, and a government fish exhibit. Peter S. McNally swam in the lake yesterday and L A B Street will give swimming demonstrations this week. Reads display Winchester rifles and ammunition with prices from $60 to $400.
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Mechanics’ Building
New England
Maine
New Brunswick
Peter S. McNally
L. A. B. Street
W. T. Lawless
Ottawa
William Read & Sons
Reads
Winchester
Lee
United States Navy
Breach of Promise Mock Trial At Charlestown Hall
A breach of promise case held at Odd Fellows Hall Charlestown featured prominent locals. Miss Amelia Johnson sued Thomas V. Heath. witnesses testified to visits and affection while the jury awarded $3.75 in damages and the verdict was paid.
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Odd Fellows Hall
Main Street
Charlestown
Bunker Hill Lodge
No. 14
Joseph H. Cotton
Charlestown Court
Amelia Johnson
Thomas V. Heath
C. B. Perry
Worcester
A. V. Newton
Angeline Kaler
Albert Downing
Julia Burrows
Seth W. Johnson
Winfield F. Prime
George Fox
Henry Fox
Edward W. Presho
George N. Swallow
Ortson Little
George H. Gamrans
James A. McDonald
John P. Loring
Edward H. Carter
E. R. Murray
Frank L. Curtis
John Brower
John S. Cate
Everett
Gus
Lowell Memorial Cambridge Fund Drive Forms Boston Committee
The Lowell memorial committee in Cambridge, led by President Eliot, creates a Boston committee to aid in subscriptions. Only $23,000 of a $35,000 goal is raised so far, and the next meeting occurs in two weeks. The Boston panel includes many prominent figures and donors.
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Lowell Memorial Committee
Cambridge
Eliot
Boston
Lawrence
Professor Norton
Agassiz
Longfellow
George Baty Blake
Wirt Dexter
James
T. Fields
John Chipman Gray
Ellen Mason
T. S. Perry
Charles S. Sargent
G. H. Shaw
Bayard Thayer
W.W. W. Vaughan
Barrett Wendell
Henry Whitman
Hotel Dining Room Brawl In Atlanta Ends With Fist and Firearm
At the Kimball Hotel in Atlanta Judge John Berry and Orth Stein, editor of the Looking Glass, fought amid dining room crowds. Stein says Berry struck him with a bottle of catsup and kicked him, then Berry seized Stein’s revolver and assaulted him until unconscious. Waiters and guests intervened to separate them.
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Atlanta
Kimball Hotel
John Berry
City Court of
Orth Stein
Looking Glass
Judge Berry
Mr. Stein
Stein
Berry
Ship New York Stranded Off San Francisco
Efforts to float the ship New York stranded near the harbor have failed. A tug sent last night was unable to assist and returned. More powerful tugs will be sent to attempt another freeing, while cargo of silks and general merchandise bound for D. H. Jones & Co may be removed if the vessel cannot be salvaged.
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San Francisco
New York
D. IL. Jones & Co
A Housekeeper Keeps Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup On Hand
A careful housekeeper always has Dr Bull's Cough Syrup in the house ready for family needs. The brand’s familiar bottle is a common sight in households seeking quick relief from cough symptoms.
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Dr. Bull
B'noth Israel Ladies' Association Meeting Ends in Disorder
At the Baldwin Place synagogue the B'noth Israel Ladies' Association meeting devolved into violence as president Israel Fish faced opposition over Mrs. Frank’s election to membership. A March ballot dispute and protests by Rosie Silverman preceded a disorderly finish as accusations of fraud and attempts to eject the president were exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B’noth Israel Ladies’ Association
Baldwin Place
Israel Fish
Society of Women
Frank
Rosie Silverman
Fish
Feuding officers accused in meeting brawl
Witnesses describe a chaotic meeting where Mrs. Silverman charged at Mr. Fish and others attacked him with fists and rings. Mr. Fish claims self defense and vows to obtain a warrant against Mrs. Silverman. Mrs. Rosenthal accuses Fish of misconduct and defends her stance.
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Mr. Fish
Crateful Patients Praise 77 for Grip and Colds
Doctors in many towns commend Humphreys Medicine Company for 77 for grip and colds, citing strong relief claims. The text notes widespread usage and positive patient reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphreys’ Edicine Company
How York
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Rachel Rosenthal
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Silver
Mrs. Silverman
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