Shake up in auto circles as Dayton leaves Columbia firm
A major upheaval in local auto trade is announced with two changes on April 1. F. E. Dayton departs Columbia Electric Vehicle Company to manage the Electric Vehicle Company's Chicago branch. J. A. Mac Alman to take Dayton's place, succeeding W. W. Burke last November as manager.
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F. E. Dayton
W. W. Burke
Columbia Electric Vehicle Company
Chicago
Electric Vehicle Company
Mr. Dayton
J. A. MacAlman
Bos
Critics claim unfair Olympic team selection for Athens
The piece attacks the A. A. U. officials led by James B. Sullivan for sidelining top runners in favor of less proven athletes. It cites Marathon picks like H W Cohn and William Frank, questions Hicks’s exclusion, and mocks Edgren as a weight thrower while noting broader discontent with the roster.
Bevis to Sail Shamrock II in Rumored Lipton Plan
New York reports a rumor Sir Thomas Lipton will refit and race Shamrock III in Newport for the King’s Cup this August with Captain Charles Bevis as skipper and an American crew. Bevis previously led Shamrock I in 1903 and captained Shamrock II earlier in its career.
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New York
Sir Thomas Lipton
Newport
New York Yacht Club
Sir Thomas
Charles Bevis
Bevis
City Island
N. Y
Erin Basin Yard
Harvard Track Team Men Out For Practice
Har vard track candidates used a pleasant afternoon for early work ahead of the Harvard A A handicap games. The dual meet with Dartmouth is slated for May 65 with weight men training under Mr Quinn and hurdlers refining sprint strides.
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Harvard
Harvard A. A
Dartmouth
Boylston Street
Quinn
Hoppe Poised to Defend Cue Championship Against Veteran Slosson
Expert expectation rests on Willie Hoppe as he faces Slosson in a key 18.1 game. The young master, guided by his father and Jacob Schaeffer, showed magnificent form Tuesday night proving he may retain the premier honors in the gentleman's game for years.
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Willie Hoppe
Slosson
Jacob Schaeffer
Hoppe
East Boston Five Clash With Holy Name In Lyceum Hall
East Boston Evening High faces Holy Name of South Boston in Lyceum Hall for a hard contest tonight. The Island boys won 7 to 6 in the last meeting, while peninsula lads seek a comeback. Second teams also meet.
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East Boston Evening High
Holy Name Five
South Boston
Lyceum Hall
East Boston
Peninsula
Centrals of East Boston Reported Incomplete Proposal
Fragmentary OCR notes mention East Boston Centrals and an address at 51 Bow Street with unclear names and ages. The text shows garbled references to an 18 to 19 year old and possible exchange or expo terms, but no clear event, date, or outcome is readable.
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Centrals
East
Boston
Oene
Anthon Iegel
Enpeenee Y Gel
Bow Street
Boxing results at Consolidated A C York March 28
In York, March 28, at the Consolidated A C, Tommy Markey edged Johnny Tolon and Kid Cook to win a decision. A bout between Young A ended in a draw. Harry Ferns beat Frank Fay, Tommy Connolly defeated Lew Ryall, and Hugh McMahon lost to Kia Williams.
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York
Consolidated A. C
Tommy Markey
Johnny Tolon
Kid Cook
Young
Harry Ferns
Frank Fay
Tommy Connolly
Lew Ryall
Hugh McMahon
Kia Williams
Coaches argue over stroke rates for college rowing crews
The debate pits Cornell coach Courtney who favors a low stroke rate against Syracuse coach Ten Eyck who pushes a high rate. Ten Eyck says there is only one right way to row while Courtney argues that the fundamental law is smooth execution of basic principles.
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Courtney
Cornell
Ten Eyck
Syracuse
Duffey Loses A. A. U. Suit
Justice Fitzgerald of the New York Supreme Court denied Arthur Duffey’s request for an injunction against the Amateur Athletic Union of the United States. Duffey challenged an AAU resolution that erased his name and performances from its records due to compensation he received in 1899.
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New York
Justice Fitzgerald
New York Supreme Court Today
Arthur Duffey
Amateur Athletic Union of
United States
Duffey
The
Athletic Union
Brown chess rep chosen after Sweet defeats Brull
Providence report says H N Sweet beat Hugo Brull to decide Brown University's representative for the New England chess tournament in Boston set for April 16 to 19.
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Providence
R. I
H. N. Sweet
Hugo Brull
Brown
Boston
Tuxedo Club Opens at Last in Essington
In Essington Pennsylvania a new Tuxedo club opened with a 10 round preliminary where Jed Walsh beat Eddie Lenny. The 20 round main event saw Frank Carsey of Chicago defeat Phil Logan of Philadelphia after a fierce bout with carsey dominating and Logan struggling to last to the final bell.
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Essington
Penn
Jed Walsh
England
Ddie Lenny
Chester
Frank Carsey
Chicago
Phil Logan
Philadelphia
Carsey
Logan
Waterhouse wins U S Revolver title at Pinehurst meet
The United States Revolver Association championship pistol shoot results are in Miss M. M. Waterhouse of Centreville Rhode Island the title holder won with a 313 score Mrs Leonard Tufts of Boston placed fourth with 151 Dr F T Hyde of Boston scored 106 and Walter Perry of Ansonia Connecticut 57.
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Pinehurst
N. C
M. M. Waterhouse
Centreville
R. I
Leonard Tufts
Boston
F. T. Hyde
Walter Perry
Ansonia
Wolf's Displays New Spring Styles at Low Prices
Visit Wolf's to see the new spring assortments praised for quality and breadth. Prices are noted as notably below comparable items, ensuring shoppers get value without sacrificing style.
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Wolf's
Criger Report Less Hopeful Sees End to Playing Hope
Lou Criger of the Collins team, after weeks in Hot Springs treatment for spinal affliction, will return to Elkhart. His condition is improved but he cannot play at season start and likely not at all. He is almost helpless as doctors warn the ailment may be incurable and he is heartbroken.
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Goshen
Ind
Lou Criger
Collins
Hot Springs
Ark
Elkhart
Criger
Yankee Briton Mat Bout Set for April in New York
Tom Jenkins American champion and Fred Gruhn British grappler scheduled to meet at Sulzer's Harlem Casino in New York on Tuesday April 10 for a heavy weight championship match. The purse splits 75 percent to the winner and 25 percent to the loser, with best two of three falls and pin falls only count. If no fall in an hour the referee will name the winner by points. 15 minute rests after each fall and strangle holds barred. Tim Hurst to referee.
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Tom Jenkins
Fred Gruhn
British Isles
New York
Sulzer
Harlem
America
Tim Hurst
New Rules for Steam Yachts Set by Department Orders
Steam yachts must comply with seven new regulations during annual inspections, including displaying certificates and vessel details, and prohibiting storage of naphtha gasolene or oil below an 800 degree fire test on steam yachts. The rule excludes yachts with naphtha or gasolene engines but affects those carrying tenders.
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Department of Commerce and Labor
Reilley Leaves Boston for Montreal Visit
A note indicates Mrs. Mary Reilley plans a brief trip to visit her sister in Montreal, following a short stay in Ireland. The voyage marks a quiet family itinerary.
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Mary Reilley
Tee Weir
Bosenay
Montreal
Reille
Ireland
eSaae
Harvard Lacrosse Men Start Outdoor Practice
The Warvard lacrosse team opened outdoor workouts with thirty players reporting. Captain A. W. Rice led all coaching duties during the session.
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Warvard
A. W. Rice
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