Diamond War Sparks New England League Baseball Fight
Lowell and Brockton quit the New England Association to join the New England League, triggering a bitter clash among leaders. Frank J. Leonard of Lynn pressed Burnham amid dispute over loyalties and promised club recognition, while franchise status and city designations remain disputed as the league fallout deepens.
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Lowell
New England
New England League
Brockton
New England Association
Association
Messrs
Burnham
Keith
Frank J. Leonard
Lynn
Morse
Leonard
Burnhan
Maine
N. E. Young
National Board of Arbitration
Senators Invade Columbia Prep for Openers One Day
Boston and Washington, set to open the league season in Boston on April 19, meet in Columbia South Carolina. Stivetts faces Mercer as Selee plans a southern tour with most players, while Washington defeats Columbia 7 to 0 in a practice game with Ganzel Tenney Nyce and Mahony notable in/outfield and behind the bat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S. C
Senators
Schelz
Boston
Washington
Stivetts
Mercer
Selee
Charleston
Savannah
Bostons
Ganzel
Tenney
Nyce
Mahony
Gossip of the Diamond Captains and managers seek address details
Baseball chatter from Boston area clubs features Selee praising Boston’s strong outfield and pitching depth, with the Giants set for Jacksonville and a spring Northward schedule. Chris Van Der Ahe fled St Louis to avoid a warrant in New Orleans after firing on a suspicious Negro. George Stevenson pressed charges. Brooklyn plans to trim roster. Mulvey, Shindle, Schoch discussed. McCarthy previews New York prospects and Baltimore or Philadelphia threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Selee
The
Bostons
Giants
Jacksonville
Virginia
New York
Chris van der Ahe
St. Louis
New Orleans
Chris
Ball Park
George Stevenson
Stafford
Tom Bannon
Jimmy
McMahon
Baltimores
Philadelphians
Brooklyn Beats Pittsburg 13 094 21 0 9 7 in Savannah
Brooklyn won the ball game with Pittsburg in Savannah. The contest was dull with poor fielding. only one run earned by each side. Attendance around 500. Brooklyn 13 Pittsburg 9. errors Brooklyn 3 Pittsburg 3. Batteries Lueid Stern Dailey Burrell Hart Hawley Mack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Boston Nine Cancel Spring Visit To Fall River
Fall River reports that the Boston club cannot fill its April 16 date due to concerns over gate receipts with many football suits pending. Following last fall’s failed league, several bond players have been hired from the city to bolster the team.
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Fall River
McDermott
Bostons
Boston
Coal firm cashier Larrabee missing amid missing funds
Chicago March 19 Christopher W Larrabee cashier and head accountant for Boyd Stickney and Co wholesale coal dealers at 17 Dearborn street and nephew of ex Governor Larrabee of Iowa is missing and his accounts are said to be 10000 short.
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Chicago
Christopher W. Larrabee
Boyd, Stickney & Co
Dearborn Street
Larrabee
Iowa
Glori Attacks Fitzsimmons Mental State and Readiness
Newark dispatch reports ex captain Glori alleging Bob Fitzsimmons is not in sound mental condition and predicting he cannot endure a ring with Corbett. Glori cites Fitzsimmons rapid living, lack of remorse over Riordan’s death, and mounting financial strain before the May 1 deadline.
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Newark
N. J
Glori
Bob Fitzsimmons
Fitz
Baltimore
Sullivan
Corbett
Riordan
Fitzsimmons
Tommy
Julian
Boxer's feud fuels talk of new fight plans
March 19 in Fall River Bob Fitzsimmons says ex manager Glori is a sorehead and that he is suffering paresis. He wants to meet Corbett and fears no man. He notes Jacksonville prize fighting ban may push a match to New Orleans or Oklahoma.
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Fall River
Bob Fitzsimmons
Glori
Fitz
Corbett
Jacksonville
New Orleans
Oklahoma
Boxing Gossip Sparks Mutual Griffo McAuliffe Match Talk
A Boston boxing column discusses a potential Griffo and McAuliffe pairing to boost Australian interest, noting McAuliffe’s fall readiness and manager dynamics. The piece also flags other local bouts, signings, and rumor-driven matchups, including O Donnell, Maher, and Barry, with background on publication credibility and reader trust.
Patchen's driver buys fast horses for thirty thousand
John Carey, driver of Joe Patchen, purchased the entire string from Dr. K D Wise for 30000. He plans to ship the best horses east and race on the grand circuit starting in July at Saginaw. Purchases include Adelaide McGregor 2 15 1 2 Adelaide Simmons 2 14 1 2 Emin Bey 2 21 1 2 and Gendine 2 20. Carey opposes track betting, warning racing could be demoralized if it continues.
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Los Angeles
Cal
John Carey
Joe Patchen
K. D. Wise
Carey
Saginaw
Adelaide McGregor
Adelaide Simmons
Emin. Bey
Gus Wilkes
Gendine
Mr. Carey
Gould predicts record yacht season and new cup defender
In Baltimore Gould says the season will be the greatest for yachting, expects the new cup defender to beat the Vigilant by several minutes, names Hank Haff as likely new captain, and notes the Vigilant will return to New York from Southampton with Captain Barr sailing from New York to Southampton next Tuesday.
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Baltimore
George J. Gould
Hank Haff
Charles Barr
New York
Southampton
New York Yacht Club
Yachting Notes and Crew Moves Across The Fleet
Captain Charlie Barr brings old Oweene crew and Boston sailors aboard the Vigilant with Olaf Cracksnitt as boatswain. Frederick L. Siemon to command ex Commodore Hill's Ariel, while Rhodes sails Lasca from New York to race season. Iselin to inspect the cup defender in Bristol. G L Watson oversees the new 20 rater in Kiel for the German Emperor. Mediterranean regatta notes predict cosmopolitan racing with railcar transport of small boats and a caravan of yachts to warmer coasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Barr
Oweene
Boston
Olaf Cracksnitt
Frederick L. Siemon
Dauntless
Commodore Colt
George H. B. Hill
Ariel
Rhodes
New York
Southampton
Lasca
New York Yacht Club
John E. Brooks
Oliver Iselin
Bristol
Herreshoffs
G. L. Watson
Kiel
Nice
State Trap Shooters Scores From Lynnhurst Meet
The seventh series of the State Trap Shooting Association held at Atlantic Trap Shooting Association grounds in Lynnhurst Lynn yesterday. Scores show Dickey Baxter White Jones Sawyer Wethersbee Gutterson and others across twelve events with ten and twenty target rounds.
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State Trap Shooting Association
Atlantic Trap Shooting Association
Lynnhurst
Lynn
Dickey
Baxter
White
Jones
Sawyer
Wethersbee
Gutterson
Fairchilds
Ooo
Pinkham
Lane
Wairchilds
Cleveland
Turf News Previewing Spring Race Meetings and Entrants
Michael F. Dwyer and Richard Croker plan to sail for England later this month. The Little Rock Jockey Club hires Starter J. F. Caldwell for the spring meet April 1 to 16. Eugene Leigh’s string in Memphis includes King William Dancer Glacier Zanone and Yo Tambien is rising star. Dr. Rice heads to St Louis match race April 20 with 122 pounds, ten more than last year. If Canada allows outlawed horses, Mike Daly may send top platers. Draws posted at St Asaph before each race, rail position now valued by bettors.
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Michael F. Dwyer
Richard Croker
England
Little Rock Jockey Club
J. F. Caldwell
Eugene Leigh
Memphis
King William
Kingston
Dancer
Butterflies
Glacier
Woodlands
Wanda
Zanone
Black Dean
Arrowgrass
Yo Tambien
West
Dr. Rice
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Tie
Canada
Mike
Daly
St. Asaph
Dartmouth Nines Schedule Promises Heavy Spring Run
Dartmouth manager H J Brown releases a full season slate with games at Hanover Cambridge Providence Worcester and Williams Amherst Tufts Bowdoin Holy Cross Brown Boston University and the Cuban Giants. The schedule lists April 16 through June 15 with multiple back to back dates and away contests.
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Hanover
N. H
H. J. Brown
Dartmouth
Holy Cross
Harvard
Cambridge
Brown
Providence
Worcester
Bates
Boston University
Bowdoin
Williams
Tufts
Amherst
Williamstown
Willams
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Boston and New Hampshire boxing bout held in Concord barn
A quiet cooking main between Boston and New Hampshire bluds took place in a Concord barn on Sunday afternoon. Twenty Boston and Concord participants boxed in eleven battles for 300 dollars plus 20 a piece. The Bay State wins ten straight as bets top $1900.
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Dedham
Boston
New Hampshire
Concord
N. H
Bay State Birds
Watts Honored Kentuckian Visits City And Club Plans
Alderman Watts of Kentucky praised for supporting Boston at the national assembly. The C C C souvenir programme praised for its quality and advertiser courtesy. Union Bicycle Club to meet at 1501 Washington St with important business and several applications to act on. Banquet for bowling whist and pool teams planned for mid April. Captain Langford set club record on home trainer at 25 seconds. Waltham club visit: whist win by eight, pool loss. Tickets for upcoming events to be distributed by committee. Columbia riding school reports about 100 daily attendance. April 1 evening sessions begin. New York Times New York Philadelphia relay race to be run June 1 under Hudson County Wheelmen. Canadian Wheelmen Association focuses on class amateur rule at annual convention. 36 cycling related bills before New York Legislature. International road race from St Petersburg to Moscow set for June 20 open to amateurs.
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Jack McAuliffe
Griffo
Mac
New York
Rob Roy
Post
New England
Steve O’donnell
Dick Moore
Ike Weir
O'Donnell
O’donnell
Brady
Delaney
Jerry Marshall
Peter Maher
Kilrain
B. Malone
J. Kelley
West End
Jere McLaughlin
Wilson
O’brien
McLaughlin
Castle Square
Dave Ross
Sam Layis
Nick Long
George Toohey
Bobby Dobbs
Dick O’brien
Dobbs
Saxonville
Nahant
Jimmy Kelly
Olympic Club
New Orleans
Judd Gibbs
Chesley
California Athletic Club
Police Gazette
Frank Craig
Ted Pritchard
Arthur Valentine
Charley Johnson
Boston
Jimmy Barry
Parson Davies
Will
Kid Madden
Coney Island
Lynn
Patsey Sheppard
Reardon
Sheppard
John L. Sullivan
Union Bicycle Club
Washington Street
Langford
Waltham Club
Indiana Bicycle Co President Foresees Strong Waverleys Output
Mr Charles F Smith president of the Indiana Bicycle Company reports a paid up capital of 1 000 000 and expected Waverleys output of 35 000 to 40 000 this year with all sold. He praises Boston reps Andy McGarrett and Frederick Graves and hints at a new idea from McGarrett. Union Cycle Co created a 211 pound wheel for Jack Fecitt and he speaks enthusiastically about it.
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Charles F. Smith
Indiana Bicycle Company
Smith
Boston
Andy McGarrett
Frederick Graves
McGarrett
Union Cycle Company
Jack Fecitt
Jack
Unions
Thistle wheels for ladies attract buyers at local stores
W. E. Sanborn praises Thistle wheels for ladies as light and graceful and good sellers. An interview with Frederick Dudley failed to occur except in the presence of a purchaser, while Albert D. McLean & Co. of Arlington Centre expand stock with Spaldings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Sanborn
Frederick Dudley
Albert D. McLean & Co
Arlington Centre
Lovell Diamonds Quietly Distributed by Lovell Arms Co
Lovell Diamonds are quietly but effectively distributed among the John P. Lovell Arms Company's two thousand or more agents across the United States, with shipments also sent to England, France and other foreign countries. The Messrs. Lovell remain busy filling orders.
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Lovell
John P. Lovell
Harriott Foresees Strong Year With Wolff American Wheel
John Harriott, noted badge and pin maker, expects a fine business this year. He enjoys strong support among wheel men. Horace Partridge & Co. stocks the Wolff American wheel whose design and finish impress, as its makers applied thorough study of bicycle construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harriott
Horace Partridge & Co
Empire Athletic Club Formed In Lynn With 25 Members
General sporting notes report Pawtucket champion Don Sullivan offering to match any county jumper for 500 a side after declaring top condition. Bobby Beakes funds a forfeit to wrestle James Gilligan in Buffalo on April 12 and seeks a 140 pound bout with Benny Jones. Empire Athletic Club opens in Lynn at Market and State with officers George Johnson president Charles Reed vice president R Parrott secretary James Lennon treasurer Thomas Carter named athletic instructor. plans baseball football bowling and annual exhibitions.
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Don Sullivan
Pawtucket
R. I
America
The
Post
Bobby Beakes
Silver Creek
N. Y
Police
James Gilligan
Haverhill
Buffalo
Boston stage notes and society in review
A crowded Boston theatre scene covers Olga Nethersole at the Museum Gismonda and Rob Roy opening with De Koven conducting. Gov Greenhalge and Mayor Curtis expected in boxes as audiences fill boxes and front rows.
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Reginald de Koven
Castle Square
Rob Roy
Whitney Opera Company
Boston
Orchestra Circle
Greenhalge
Curtis
Signor A. de Novellis
Rob Roy Company
New York
Composer de Koven
Eames Consents to Handicap in $250 Billiard Contest
A tournament reshuffle prompted by Yatter and Carter leads to Bruce and Paige announcing that Eames will give fifty points in 400 to challengers for the prize. Campbell of Lynn has not agreed to a handicap and may face Eames on even terms for 400. Campbell beat Eames two games to one last year.
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Bruce and
Paige
Yatter
Carter
Eames
Campbell
Lynn
Railway convention opens with safety ticket report at Mur ray Hill Hotel
The American Association of General Passenger and Ticket Agents opens its tenth semi annual convention at the Murray Hill Hotel with J C Anderson of the New York Ontario and Western presiding. A report on noncounterfeitable safety paper for tickets is highlighted. Officers elected include W L Davidson president Dana J Flanders vice president and A J Smith secretary. New and honorary members named, deaths noted, and executive committee appointments made. The trackman newspaper.
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American Association of General Passenger and
Murray Hill
J. C. Anderson
New York, Ontario & Western Railway
Boston
W. L. Davidson
Florida Central & Penisular Railroad
Dana J. Flanders
Boston & Maine
A. J. Smith
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
A. A. Hurd
The
Northern Steamship Company
J. P. Leingang
Valley Railroad
A. S. Miller
Pittsburg, Akron & Western Railroad
Alexander Malloy
Ontario Navigation Company
Charles S. Lee
Lehigh Valley Railroad
C. P. Carpenter
O. P. McCarty
W. A. Thrall
I. I. Demorest
E. O. McCormick
George I. Connor
George F. Randolph
A. V. Carpenter
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
W. R. Babcock
Charless. Lee
Co. S. Crane
Bill” Colby
Grand Trunk Road
Shoe and Leather Club
Union Pacific Road Company
Gift to Father Glynn by Melrose Parish
The Rev. Father Glynn, who moved from Brockton to St. Mary’s parish a year ago, received a carriage robe, harness, whip, and $200 to buy a horse at a parish entertainment in Melrose Town Hall. He was surprised by the generous gift, and is highly regarded in the community for his work with parishioners and others.
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Melrose
Father Glynn
Brockton
St. Mary’s
Miss Nethersole at Press Club Benefit
Press Club members anticipate a well attended annual entertainment in Music Hall next Tuesday afternoon and evening. Miss Olga Nethersole, newly engaged at the Museum, will take part in the afternoon portion. The evening will feature Boston tenor Mr Joseph S Judge, popular after a successful Keith's engagement. Seats are on sale at Regal Shoe Store 109 Summer street and will be moved to Music Hall tomorrow.
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Music Hall
Olga Nethersole
Museum
Joseph S. Judge
Boston
Keith’s
Regal Shoe
Summer Street
Ryan Defeats Wilson In Pool Match At Bruce and Paige s
Ryan earned a win over Wilson in a pool match at Bruce and Page s last night. Wilson handicapped Ryan by 100 balls as the game ended with a score of 400 to 469.
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Ryan
Wilson
Bruce & Paige
KROPEFFS GERMAN SPICE PLASTER Best for Aches
A short notice promotes KROPEFFS GERMAN SPICE PLASTER as superior for all aches. Available at Best Druggists or by mail from Berlin Medical Co. Rosien U S A.
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Kropeff
Berlin Medical Co
Rosien
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