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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1893

Page

3

Recorder-Post Relay Race To Chicago Draws Nationwide Attention

The Recorder-Post relay race to Chicago excites wheelmen nationwide with five weeks to perfect details. The 1254 mile route from Boston to Chicago will test fastest road racers and involves clubs from Worcester to Chicago with daily updates planned by the Post.

Chicago Recorder-Post Waltham England Irvington- Milburn Pullman Boston New York Lon Peck Catskills Press Malden Mt. Washington Jay State Club Worcester Springfield Bicycle Club Hartford Wheel Club Columbia Cycle Club Hartford Meriden Wheel Club New Haven Bicycle Club Rover Club New Haven Norwalk Wheel Club New York City Wappingers Falls Poughkeepsie Albany

Bicycle Relay To Demonstrate National Highway Need

A planned relay race will mirror past events from Chicago to New York and New York to Boston to showcase the bicycle’s practical military and civilian utility. It aims to illustrate the nation’s highway needs and engage the public in a spirited transportation showcase.

Chicago New York General Miles Recorder and Post Boston

Phillips Academy winter meet yields few records

At Phillips Andover on March 22 the academy held its winter meet in the gym. Ullmann and Simmons topped events with three firsts each, while W. S. Coburn and J. M. Abbott earned multiple places. Winners included high jump, horizontal bar, club swinging, fencing, running events, and more with several second places noted.

Andover Athletic Association of the Phillips Andover Academy Uilmmann Simmons Fope W. S. Coburn J. M. Abbott C. J. Simmons F. Fhrall Torizontal Bareebirst Ullmann W.S. Coburn W. H. McClellan Hickman Palmer H. Holt F. «Sith I. Jvantam H. A. Hatch C. H. Simmons F. M. Smith J. C. Noyes Banks Rings Kirst J. Ullmann Virst L. Ullmann G. C. Greenway Tain Yambling—Firet H. 2. Hickman

Granite State Park fundraiser and fair planned in Dover

Dover New Hampshire March 22 subscribers total $5800 for the Granite State Park purchase. A Stratford County Agricultural Association is formed and schedules a fair for September 19 to 22 with races and stud exhibition at the park and displays at the Opera House. An electric railroad will be constructed to the park immediately.

Dover N. H Granite State Park Stratford County Agricultural Association Opera House

Yale Gymnastic Association Formed At Yale

Yale, New Haven March 22 A new body called the Yale Gymnastic Association is formed to promote general gymnastic work. Members must reach a high standard and the organization will mirror the Yale Athletic Association with final organization to be completed after Easter.

New Haven Yale Yale Gymnastic Association Yale Athletic Association Alter _Baster

Oxford Defeats Cambridge in Fiftieth Boat Race

The Oxford crew won the annual boat race from Putney Bridge to Mortlake by two and a half lengths over Cambridge. The race featured strong tide and wind, with Oxford trimming ahead after Hammersmith Bridge and finishing in a course record time of 4 7s. The event drew large crowds along the river as Oxford claimed a fourth straight victory. The boats carried 147 pounds for Oxford and 1447 for Cambridge, with listed crew weights and affiliations to Magdalen, Christ Church, Trinity, and other colleges.

London Oxford Cambridge University Putney Bridge Mortlake Putney Cambridge Clasper Lammersmith Bridge Light Blues Hammersmiths Bridge Oxonians Oxfords H. B. Cotton Magdalen J. A. Ford Brasenose A. J. Morrison New

Boston Baseball Nine to Shape Up With Merritt Signed

Boston plans a strong lineup as Merritt signs to bolster the catching, after stints with Chicago Columbus and Louisville. Selee praised Merritt, who caught forty two straight games, while other signees like Hugh Dully and Tommy McCarthy await deals. Rumors of Charley Farrell signing were denied and Jon Sullivan contemplates his report date as the season opens in two weeks.

Boston Merritt Chicagos Kittredge Columbus Louisville Frank G. Selee Boston Nine Hugh Dully Tommy McCarthy Soden Charley Farrell Wagner Washington Jon Sullivan Jim New York

Entries For The Bog Show At New England Kennel Club

The New England Field Trials Club reports seventy three entries for the upcoming New England Kennel Club show, about double expectations. Dots will be benched in line, featuring seventeen pointers thirty nine English setters ten Irish setters and eight Gordons with many dogs among them. Cups are planned for first and second in each breed and sex, at least sixteen mugs offered, an informal kennel club meeting approved. Assonet Club members’ dogs have previously won heavily on the bench.

New England New England Kennel Club Assonet Club Kennel Club

Williams College Games at Williams Gym

Williams college meet in Williams gymnasium awarded J E Allen 05 the silver cup for most firsts with four wins. W H Gorman 06 captured silver medal as runner up. Events included Twenty Yard Dash and Hurdles won by Allen, high jump and standing broad jump won by Durfee and Gorman respectively, and a Potato Race won by Allen with Thayer second.

Williamstown Williams Gymnasium J. E. Allen W. H. Gorman T. Aen Tine Orden Chapin Chapin Durfee Lin O. Holmes Allen W.S. Elder Gorman Htc. Tin Thayer Wondy Allen Soft Dia AL Perkins Seratelsaitt Diay Oe Daier

Roy Roy's Gossip on Police Interference at Crescent Suffolk Show

The column discusses Captain Dawson halting a Crescent Suffolk boxing show, blaming police and rowdy spectators rather than the fighters. Referee Eckhardt notes spectators acted like gorillas. Maine bantam champion Young Sears signs to spar at the next Cribb Club meet. Cambridge rival Charley Collins may be outclassed. Ron Roy.

Dawson Crescent- Suffolk Captain Dawson Tam Eckhardt Young Sears Maine Cribb Club Charley Collins Cambridge Sears Ron Roy

Winners at The Thacas meet in Corcennura races report

Special to the Post details today's racing results with multiple races. First race at five and a half furlongs selling featured Memento and Thiers in a tight finish. Second race went seven furlongs with Jack Latehelor leading Dalesmen and Ben March. Further events list results, times, and betting notations across six races, including Indigo and Allan Bane in six and a half furlongs.

Corcennura Memento Thiers” B Thue Tod Thiers L Jack Latehelor Dalesmen Ben March Badge Mae Zenobia Lorimer Vayot Zaenobia Indigo Allan Bane Mulatto

Horse race results from Groverston meet in March

Special to the Post lists winning horses across six races at Groverston with times and betting odds. Notable winners include Johnny O Connor in race one, Sister Louise gelding in race two, Houri in race three, Glenall in race four, Delusion in race five, and Morrisania in race six, with various distances from four and a half to seven furlongs and mile formats.

Groverston Minnesota Johnny O'Connor Frankie Oh Frank T Robin Hood Louise Gelding Bert Sister Louise Gelding Pestilence Houri Stringfellow Fiouri Selung Clenall Telephone Glenall Missile Morrisabn Iowa Boy Austral Lime elting-Morrisania Amstral Captain Hanwner General Gordon Vedette Bias Montpelier Fon Voyitee Fox Richard Nile Minden Drummer Leo Yoo Stelle Stens Jos Camoycaa Plaes Los Jamestown Waltive Gi Renator Raumson Milldam Jardine HS Annie Maggie Captain McChestnerod Sluggard Bullrusn Gladstone Albemarle War Lass Monterey al Pope

Osmond to Visit America and Rails at Chicago Exhibition

London champion Frederick J Osmond plans a Chicago visit in April to oversee a bicycle exhibit at the fair and compete in season events. The piece traces Osmond’s career from 1836 to 1892, notes rivals like Zimmerman and Snyder, and mentions potential English challengers and local race plans for Decoration Day and other events in Chicago.

London Frederick J. Osmond America Ife Chicago Zimmerman Osmond Snyder Coventry Hat Aston Kennington Oval Fred Ood England Wood Leyton Paddington Archer Samson Adams Fred Wood Msmond Fon Willie Windle Sa. Los Schofield Harris Pallman Chicago Flyers L Ife Edwards Good Sehofield W. ¢. Jones Farris Wie Ge Jones Jones Mt. Washington Club South Boston M. P. Johnson AccGlliashal Chestnut Hill

Somerville Alderman Approves Church Property Sale

Somerville board votes to sell church building and land on Highland for 45000 to Unitargas with one year use and fixtures like memorial windows organ bell and chandeliers excepted from conveyance. Electric line ordinance amendment withdrawn. Petition against Yarendon Hill Cemetery burial lots on Broadway tabled.

Somerville Board Doriz Unitargas Ehurch Highland Dees Aony Winther Yarendon Hill Cemetery Association Broadway West Somerville

Amateurs score in March 22 contest rankings at Versus Gctroxn

The amateurs showed strong scores in matches on March 22 with leaders Winn 158 and Warren 124, followed by Wadsworth 102 and Curtis 80. Merchandise contest results list Wadsworth 25, Snow 19, Curtis 27, Hall 24, Henderson 26, Boylston 26, Winn 0.

Gctroxn Winn Boyviiton Ito Warren Wadsworth Jackson Curtis Adlams O' Gore Foot Eddy Blisworth Hall Henderson Crosby Yorray George Snow Boylston

New Haven Grays appoint Brown as business manager

In New Haven March 28 Captain Ben at iat jansin LE Brown of the New Haven Grays is appointed business manager of the New Haven Evening Register to succeed the late Colonel Ree Morgan. Captain Brown is a well known businessman and now junior member of Charlies Wilson & Co. insurance agents. he was for many years secretary of the E. S. Wheeler Company.

Nisw Ptavex Benat Iat Jansin LE. Brown New Flaven Grays Wis Tolay Elaven Evening Megister Ree Morgan Brown Charlies Wilson & Co Ie. S. Wheeler Company Drouam More Rs. Greenhood East Dedham Macon Greenhood Dedham East Deda Acie Germany Lees Isadore

Double Hanging in Hazlehurst for Murder and Robbery

Jackson Mississippi March 22 John Terry and two other negroes were hanged at Hazlehurst today for murder and robbery in Cepiah county in October. Several in the gang were caught. Two are in the penitentiary and one remains jailed awaiting execution. Two suspects are still at large.

Jackson Miss John Terry McCoy Hazlehurst Cepiah County

Salvation Army Auxiliary Meeting Heard in Peas Hall

The Salvation Army auxiliary meeting last evening opened with singing and prayers. Ensign Edith Marshall spoke about the New York city's needs and the army's work, while Major Brewer described the auxiliary and its role. He noted members outside the army and the aim to adapt methods to reach all classes.

Salvation Army Peas Hall Ensign Edith Marshall League of New York City New York City Major Brewer Army Tie

Easter gowns and the lure of spring fashion on Boylston Street

A wry tour of spring fashion during Lent, detailing gowns and outerwear from L. G. McIntoss & Co. on Boylston Street. The piece highlights luxurious fabrics and imported silks such as Victoria silk, crepons, velvets, and brocade designs, cataloging Nile green crepes and India silk tea gowns, Empire capes, and green velvet accents while noting the aspirational appeal to both matrons and maids.

L. G. McIntoss & Co Boylston Street Mccintosh’s

Murder case in New Slavey stalks Brockett again

March 22 reports say Brockett the North Guilford woodchopper remains in jail as a new murder trial looms. Medical Examiner White examined the dead mistress found in a snowbank and, with Coroner Mix, consulted State’s Attorney Acolitt. Officials are reticent but indicate damaging testimony may be forthcoming.

New Slavey

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