Stinson Eyes Fail May Sideline Cambridge Rider in Paris
A Paris cable reports Will C. Stinson of Cambridge an American hour record holder may be unable to race in Paris due to serious eye trouble. He sailed four weeks ago after an enthusiastic Cambridge banquet and his letters home claimed good health though vision has weakened. It is unclear what specific eye condition is affecting him and a National Cycling Association official notes similar concerns, raising the possibility of Bobby Wathour filling in.
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Paris
Will C. Stinson
Cambridge
Stinson
France
Boston
New York
Batchelder
Board of Control
National Cycling Association
Bobby’ Wathour
Horner
Cutler Defeats Thomas In Close Hub Rooms Match
Albert G. Cutler of Boston edged Maxine Thomas of Worcester by five points in a tight Hub rooms contest. Cutler rallied in the late innings to overcome Thomas, who led early and totaled 52 before a miss altered the pace. Final score shows Cutler with a strong finish and a dramatic late surge.
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Albert G. Cutler
Boston
Maxine Thomas
Worcester
Hub Rooms
Cutler
Thomas
Lawson Buys A Dog Isla Queen From England
Thomas W. Lawson expands his kennel with Isla Queen a renowned bulldog imported from England to Boston by Mrs May W Benton two weeks ago Isla Queen is pregnant to Wylye Monarch and sold for 1150 dollars An offer for her pups Lord Roy Copper King and Chief Inspector was refused Isla Queen moved to Lawson kennels Egypt Massachusetts yesterday
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Thomas W. Lawson
Isla Queen
Boston
England
May W. Benton
Mansfield Heads School Golf League
At a special meeting of the Interscho lastic Golf League at the English High School yesterday, the resignation of President Bowker was accepted and a resolution of regret sent. George Mansfield, Boston Latin, was elected president with Q P Emery vice president as Newton High joined the league. A championship tournament was set for the second week of June and a tournament committee was named: Mansfield, R White, Charles Gray, T Richey, and Q P Emery.
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Mansfield
Bowker
George
Boston Latin
Q. P. Emery
Volkmann
Newton High
R. White
Roxbury Latin
Charles Gray
Arlington High
T. Richey
Petition for new speedway route in Newton
A petition to Newton highway commissioners requests a new speedway from Walnut street to Parker Street along Boylston street, about a half to three-quarters of a mile. The petition was referred to a special committee with a hearing likely in April. A Newton Driving Club has been organized with officers including President Dr H W Crowell and Secretary Dr Boutelle.
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Newton
Highway Commissioners of
Walnut Street
Parker Streat
Boylston Street
Preetent
H. W. Crowell
Boutelle
Joseph Water
Harris and Gilligan duel for $100 in 140 pound match
Fall River report says Simon Harris faced James Gilligan of Lawrence in a local theatre match for 100 dollars a side at 140 pounds. Harris dominated, winning the first fall in 1 hour 2 minutes and the bout in 11 minutes more. Referee was John Simpson of Tiverton. Preliminary saw Oswald Crowe and Jack Butler draw after 20 minutes.
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Fall River
Simon Harris
James Gilligan
Lawrence
Harris
Gilligan
John Simpson
Tiverton
Oswald Crowe
Jack Butler
Brockton
Cambridge Institute A A Defeats Hudson 31 to 22 at Institute Hall
Cambridge Institute A A defeated Hudson 31 to 22 in Institute Hall Cambridge. Joseph Lynch led Institute with 18 points from six goals and six fouls, supported by Shea and Healey. Wright led Hudson with all their points. Referee C Connor of Boston. attendance about 600.
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Hudson
Joseph Lynch
Institute
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Punch
Shea
Healey
Macalowski
Wright
Institute A. A
C. Connor
Boston
Sixth Annual Military Athletic League Opens at MSG
New York reports the sixth annual Military Athletic League tournament opening at Madison Square Garden this evening. Governor Odell attended as reviewing officer with a lineup of reviewing officers including Major Low, Secretary Root, Major-General Corbin, F. W. Borden, and Major-General Brooke scheduled for the week’s nightly events.
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Military Athletic League
Madison Square Garden
Odell
Low
Root
Corbin
F. W. Borden
Brooke
BAA Loses Critical Bowling Match To Newtowne
In Cambridge last night BAA lost one of three ACS matches to Newtowne, threatening Commercial’s club title in the Amateur League of Massachusetts. Newtowne led early then held off BAA’s late surge, with high scores from Tuttle and Skinner for Newtowne and Fuller and Ainsworth for BAA.
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Cambridge
Calumet
Commercial
Brockton
League of
Massachusetts
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Hales
Small
Tuttle
Skinner
Fuller
Ainsworth
Legate
Hill
Gutheim
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North Shore Defeats Federals in Two of Three Finals
In the Commercial League finals on the Huballeys last night North Shore defeated the Federals two games to none in the final series. The Walthams were swept three games to none by the Curtis Safe Company team in the other matchup.
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Huballeys
North Shore
Federals
Walthams
Curtis Safe Company
Barbers beat Mish team in close Marketmen games at Carruths
The Barbers’ team from the Marketmen’s League played two Mish team contests at Carruths last night. Barbers won game one by 16 pins, lost game two by 23 pins, and won game three by 1 pin. Miller Jr led with 256 for high series and 93 on a single game.
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Carruth’s
Miller, Jr
Local Bowling Recap Sparks Record at Calumet Alleys
Winchester report from March 24 notes Philbrick of the home team set a league record for a single string with 17 percent and led in three string total with 266. Medford won two of three games against Calumet in the Myerto alley league.
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Calumet's
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Medford
Calumet
Train Despatchers Triumph in Railroad League Games
The Train Despatchers edged the Eastern Division Trainment in three easy wins last night on the Boston and Maine railroad Y M C A alleys. The score details follow in the brief report.
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Railroad League
Boston & Maine Railroad
Eugene Fielding Faces New England Aquatic Challenge
Eugene Fielding and David Bigney train for a 10 mile race on May 20 in Boston Harbor. Fielding issues a challenge to any 18 year old swimmer in New England to an underwater test to beat the local record he holds. He appeals to The Post editor for guidance on pool rooms and legality of betting or races nearby. The St Johns basketball team of Roxbury challenges any 14 year old team in the city. Leon Wiener, 16 Alleghany Street, Roxbury, is listed as a contact.
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David Bigney
Boston Harbor
New England
Prinling
Ofton
St. John’s
Roxbury
Leon Wiener
Alleghany Street
Pie Measure Sparks Reserved Wit at Family Table
A mother offers pie to Willie during a home visit and learns his humor. Willie declines one piece for politeness, then treasures two when he notes the presence of guests, revealing a shy yet cheeky appetite amid company.
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Willie
Carter Knocks Out Choynski in First Round Fight
Brooklyn’s Kid Carter stopped Joe Choynski in the first round of a six round bout at the American Club in Chicago. Choynski twice pounded Carter’s jaw while Carter staggered, then landed a gut shot that doubled Choynski. Carter recovered, landed a decisive right that lifted Choynski off his feet and sent him to the canvas. He regained consciousness after about ten minutes with medical aid. The round lasted 2 minutes 35 seconds.
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Chicago
Carter
Brooklyn
Joe Choynski
Choynski
Fitzsimmons Taller Than Believed At Six Feet
Dr. Savage, Columbia physical culture instructor, visited Bob Fitzsimmons at Bath Beach and observed his training with Gus Ruhlin. He noted Fitzsimmons’s remarkable endurance, heart shows strong under strain, and confirmed a measured height of six feet with an upper chest of 41 inches, surpassing the previous belief of 5 feet 11 and 3 4 inches.
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New York
Savage
Columbia University
Bob Fitzsimmons
Bath Beach
Big Gus Ruhlin
Fitzsimmons
Ruhlin
Fitzin
Dr. Savage
Hayes Beat D'Arcy in East Boston Boxing Night
Members of the East Boston Athletic Association Boat Club saw a series of fast fights led by Larry Haynes's three round victory over Dan D'Arcy. In 105-pound action Arthur Sniff defeated Young Duffy in three rounds, Ed Sennett drew with Young Saffron, and Young McArthur beat Billy Finn in two rounds. Tom Noonan won over V Fallon in 115 pounds, while George Field was stopped and defeated by Connie McDowd in the same class. McArthur then beat Sniff in the 105-pound final. Referee Maffit Flaherty and judges Thomas Kiley and John Brander presided. Walter Blaney was timekeeper.
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East Boston Athletic Association Boat Club
Larry Haynes
Dan D'Arcy
Hayes
Young Duffy
Arthur Sniff
Sniff
Ed Sennett
Young Saffron
East Boston
Unds
Young McArthur
Maldon
Billy Finn
Tom Noonan
V. Fallon
George Field
Connie MccDowd
McDowd
McArthur
Thomas Kiley
John Brander
Walter Blaney
Maffit Flaherty
Boxing Gossip and Upcoming Matches at Local Clubs
Rumors swirl around a Sullivan Byers 150 pound clash with a ten round catchweight. Also details on Criterion Social and Athletic Club card including Largay McDermot and Harrington McNeil bouts. Amateur sparring tournament set for April 12 with weight classes and weigh ins. Informants point to George Cole as a rising welterweight. Grandpa Macon cites Jack O'Brien as the coming man.
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George Byers
Byers
Yank Bunn Kenney
Cambridge
Arsange
Kid Magee
Kid Block
Bob Montgomery
Charlie O'Rourke
Criterion Social and Athletic Club
George Largay
Colby McDermot
Jack Hynes
Billy Durgin
Tim Harrington
Dave McNeil
Patsey Sweeney
Twin Sullivan
John Graham
Exeter Street
George Cole
Trenton
N. J
Grandpa Macon
Jack O'Brien
Free Swamp Root sample offer from Boston Post readers
Editorial note promotes a free sample bottle of Swamp Root by mail from Dr Kilmer and Co. Readers are asked to mention reading the offer in the Boston Daily Post and to send their address to Binghamton New York. The ad also notes regular fifty cent and one dollar bottle availability at drug stores.
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DR. Kilmer & CO
Binghamton, N. Y
Topeka State Journal
Bright
Boston “Daily Post
Dr. Kilmer &Co
Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton
Innovation in Cabin Yacht Sally VI under construction
Lawrence F. Percival oversees Lawley's design for a new 2 foot cabin yacht to race in the Misery Island Marblehead Yacht Club series. Built to YRA rules with 1125 sq ft sail, Sally VI features a low crown cabin top, mahogany topsides, 43 ft 6 in length, and a May launch ahead of the May 30 regatta.
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Lawley
Lawley’s
Fred Lawley
Misery Island
Marblehead Yacht Club
Yacht Racing Association
Percival
Sally VI
Contender O'Brien Accused of Faking Prominence in Boxing
The speaker brands Jack O'Brien as the greatest counterfeit to chase first class honors, alleging most of his English bouts were fake. He accuses O'Brien of rigging matches with Yank Kenny and Ridey, criticizes the Coffee Cooler bout as staged, and claims Macon is complicit. Eddie Connolly is noted for a match with Buck Montgomery, while Gus Ruhlin and Peter Maher are labeled as “Jobster” and “turtle” by a Chicago writer.
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Macon
Jack O'Brien
England
Kenny
Tommy West
National Sporting Club
O'Brien
Bettinson
Grandpa Macon
Pees
O’brien
Ridey
Yank Kenny
McCoy
Tommy Ryan
Eddie Connolly
Buck Montgoscery
Chicago
Gus Ruhlin
Peter Maher
Jobster
Turtle
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
Waterworks Bring Free Spring Water to Constantinople
A new water system now yields about eight pints a second in the dry season, supplying roughly 600,000 pints daily to the upper city. Fountains in the Mosque of Omar and elsewhere provide the free supply, marked by a ceremonial inauguration with the wali starting the first jet and celebrants offering prayers for the Sultan’s longevity.
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Jerusalem
Solomon
Bethlehem
Omar
Constantinople
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