Harvard Ball Players Show Warm Practice For Boston Debut
Harvard's baseball squad held a brisk outdoor drill with Billy Hamilton receiving a silver cup from captain Bill Reid after practice. Reid plans to emphasize batters this year, while selections for the varsity shape up with MacDonald Coburn and Stillman as leading pitchers and a mix of Clark Kendall Coolidge and Kimball competing for infield roles.
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Billy Hamilton
Bostons
Bill Reid
Harvard
Hamilton
South
Reid
Boston College
Kendall
Wheelock
Over
Coolidge
S.s
Christenson
Ware
O.f
Wendell
Clark
George
G. Clark
Putnam
Agnes
Loughlin
C.f
Stewart
R.f
Ambush II Wins Grand National at Liverpool
The Prince of Wales's Ambush II won the grand national steeplechase on the second day of the spring meeting in Liverpool. The race carried a stake of 12,500 with 900 sovereigns to the second and 200 to the third. About fourteen horses ran the four mile race.
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Liverpool
Dog Stars Pose For Sporting Post Feature
The Sunday Post pictures several breeds including Bow-legged Oogs and shaggy lap dogs as elite “dog stars” set to headline Boston society at the big dog show. The piece also rails against promoters and boxing law repealers in New York, with analysis on plays and new features for tomorrow.
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Sunday Post
Sporting Post
Boston
Rob Roy
New York
New England
Legion
Innes
Rival Canadian brothers shine in dead heat five mile race
Dick and Alex Grant from St Marys Ontario fought to a dead heat in the five mile event at the A A U championships in Riverside last August. Dick previously ran distance events for Harvard while Alex ran for the University of Pennsylvania. The brothers, fierce rivals, often meet in spirited contests. They may race the 6000 metre at the Paris Exposition. Alex will sail with Penn teams and Dick hopes to be sent by Cambridgeport Gymnasium.
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Riverside
Dick Grant
Harvard
Alex Grant
University of Pennsylvania
St. Mary’s
Ont
Alex
Cambridgeport Gymnasium
Carruths and McCarthys Vying City League Title
At Arruths Alleys fans watched a tied City League big pin race end with Carruths taking the title after two decisive wins. McCarthy, closing strong, finished second with Boylston edging Sudbury for third as scores reached 904 for McCarthy in the final game.
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Arruth
Carruth
McCarthy
Binns
Boylston
Sudbury
Local Jewellers' League results on Boylston alleys last night
The Bigelow Kennard & Co. and A Stowell & Co. clinched three straight wins in the Jewellers' League. Kennard & Co. posted scores 378 3878 1120 while A Stowell & Co. had 846 355 351. The Eastern Drug Co. swept Parker House on Carruth's alleys with scores 424 1283 347 1089.
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Bigelow, Kennard & Co
A. Stowell & Co
Jewellers
Boylston
Trepinto, Kennard & Co
The
Eastern Drug Co
Parker House
Carruth
T'd
Eams
Én Dente Drug Co
Bicyclenotes Two Bicycle Bills Reported in Legislature
Two bills of interest to cyclists were reported by committees. A bicycle baggage bill passed railroads with one dissenting vote. A ways and means bill would require wide tires on draft wagons and stage coaches after 1902, excluding existing wagons. The L A W urged passage, while Brockton track talks continued with dates in dispute. Downey plans to pay a fine and race behind motors this season in Brockton.
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Committee On Ways and Means
L. A.W
Legislative Committee
Massachusetts L. A. W
Consul Perkins
House
Senate
A. G. Batchelder
R. F. Kelsey
N. C
W. J. Sullivan
Charles River Park
Motors
Brockton
John and
Mel Dubois
Alumni Dinner of Boston University School of Theology Ad
Providence Rhode Island alumni from Boston University School of Theology met at Mathemigon Street Church at noon and dined together Rev J Yates of Rockville presided Blabop Mallakey was guest of honor Addresses were given by D Buell Brose Beve ten admota Oe ell New York Dr M en a Oo aee Dr iuint Wall Rivest
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Providence
BR. I
Boston University School of ‘Theology
Mathemgon Street
Rockville
Blabop Mallakey
D. Buell
Brose Beve
Ell
New York
Almost a Murder at 5 Adams Place
Police reported a violent clash between Charles Hampton and Rose Miller in Hampton’s home. The 36 year old man and 28 year old housekeeper fought with a club and flatiron, leaving both unconscious and covered in blood. Dr. Thompson treated scalp wounds, both were jailed.
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Adams Place
Charles Hampton
Rose Miller
Hampton
Thompson
James Place
Miller
Miss Miller
Watch Thief Snatches Timepiece From Roxbury Man
A 25 year old man accosted Charles Conklin at the corner of Castle street and Shawmut avenue in Roxbury at 10 15 last night. He grabbed Conklin s watch as he offered the time. Conklin ran to the police and alerted them to recover the chain if possible.
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Charles Conklin
Fenwick Street
Roxbury
Castle Street
Shawmut Avenue
Mr. Conklin
Crews for Paris for Amateur Oarsmen Exposition
The National Association of Amateur Oarsmen will send twenty one men to Paris this summer to compete in international rowing races. A committee announced that six thousand dollars are needed to cover the trip and preparations, with eight thousand dollars for general expenses beyond steamship fares, and progress has been made in raising funds.
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National Association of Amateur Oarsmen
Yale Crew in Doubt as Caps Experiment Shifts Lineups
New Haven Conn March 30 Captain Allen has been testing many crew candidates for varsity and college eights producing doubt over the crews make up. He rowed today for the first time and announced Reeve Schley as temporary captain of the freshman eight with a permanent choice due before the Harvard freshmen race. Schley resides in New York City and has been part of the first freshman eight for weeks.
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New Haven
Conn
Allen
Reeve Schley
Harvard
Schley
New York City
Walcott Wins Twenty Round Bout at Broadway A C
Joe Walcott the Barbadoes welterweight defeated Andy Walsh of Brooklyn in a twenty round bout. Walcott weighed 142 pounds to Walshs 154 and was favored by bettors who argued Walshs weak legs. the finish came after Walsh endured heavy punishment and continued fighting.
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New York
Joe Walcott
Andy Walsh
Brooklyn
Broadway A. C
Walsh
Billy Smith
Walcott
Wal
Alsh
Young Walcott
Joe
Billy Needham
St. Paul
Minn
Exuberant Matinee Boxing Card Draws Celebrities Gloves
A recent exclusive matinee by the American Athletic Association featured Charlestown’s Johnnie McCann and Tom Hernon, Dave Geoghan versus Jerry Sullivan, and Mike D Arcy versus Martin Mulvihill. Reports cite lively exchanges, a mid bout injury, and commentary on fighters’ form with other bouts and boxing news from Boston and Portland clubs.
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American Athletic Association
Messrs
George Primrose
Thomas Q. Seabrooke
Iry. Dooleyeer
Johnnie McCann
Charlestown
R A. A
Tom Hernon
McCann
Hernon
Jerry Sullivan
Maginn
Martin Mulvihill
D’arcy
Arcy
Mike
Mulvihill
Jack Ryan
Bert Connell
South Boston
O’brien
Onnels
Delagoa Bay railroad shares slump after award loss
London trading today shows Delagoa Bay railroad ordinary shares down from 71 4 to 11 4, debentures falling from 132 to 90, and second debentures dropping from 115 to about 60. This sharp decline follows the new award decision.
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London
Delagoa Railroad
Boston Players Go South for Three-Week Practice
Manager Selee leads Boston with Nichols Tenney and Hamilton as the team heads to the Southern practice camp. The remainder will join in New York and Washington for a nearly three week session focused on training and conditioning.
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Selee
Boston
Nichols
Tenney
Hamilton
New York
Washington
Sullivan Callahan Bout Stopped. Callahan Wins Decision
The six round bout in Philadelphia at Industrial Hall ended in the third round when the referee stopped the fight. Tim Callahan of Philadelphia was awarded the decision over Dave Sullivan of New York due to Sullivan repeatedly hitting in clinches.
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Philadelpia
Penn
Dave Sullivan
New York
Tim Callahan
Industrial Hall
Tenteet
Callahan
Sullivan
Stifft Knocks Out Weinig in One Minute Half
Chicago middleweight Bill Stifft defeated Al Weinig of Buffalo by knockout in about a minute and a half in Chicago on the night of March ?. The brief bout ended quickly with Stifft securing the victory.
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Chicago
Bill Stifft
al Weinig
Buffalo
Thayer Academy Baseball Schedule Challenging Spring Slate
Thayer Academy of Braintree releases its baseball schedule for the season. The slate includes games against Roxbury High and Boston Latin at home, Brookline High at Brookline, St Marks at Southboro, Nobles and Greenough, Hopkinson, Newton, and Dorchester High away, plus a June date with Dean Academy in Franklin and an Alumni game at Thayer.
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Thayer Academy
Braintree
Roxbury High
Boston Latin
Brookline High
Brookline
St. Marks
Southboro
Volkmann
English High
Nobles & Greenough
Brainetree
Hopkinson
Newton High
Newton
Dean Academy
Franklin
Dorchester High
McClelland Beats Hamilton in 25th Round in Utica
In Utica Genesee Athletic Association cards show Jack McClelland of Pillshore defeating Jack Hamilton of Troy in the 25th round. Jack Burke of Utica stopped Tom MyWilmot of Worcester in the first of a ten round bout that was to be staged.
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Utica
Jack McCleLland
Pillshore
Jack Hamilton
Troy
Genesee Athletic Association
Jack Burke
Tommy Wilmot
Worcester
Mass
Gardner Dodges April Boxing Match at Kirtland Club
Boxing gossip says Billy Gardner will miss the April bout at the Kirtland Athletic Club as Dave Sullivan cannot arrive on time. Manager Mose Hanlon of the Kirtland club aims to secure a strong attraction for April 9 using Western Union wires for updates. The Lowell Daily News notes Billy Chisholm has been boasting recently in the Boston Post.
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Shea
Billy Chisholm
Gardner
Jack Fraser
Casco Athletic Club
Portland
George Gardner
Dick Moore
Tim McCarthy
Johnnie McMahon
Jack Lawler
Atlantic Yacht Club
Dave Anderson
H.G.”. Gardner
George McFadden
Qeans
Newark
Roxbury
Hugh Winters
Boylston Street
Rounders
Billy Boles
Revere
B. Beatty
Somerset Street
Professor Beatty
Charley O’rourke
George Derby
Kid Lewis
Young Sullivan
Roosevelt
New York
Bob Fitzsimmons
Eee
Westchester
George Mc
Wily Gardner
Kirtland Athletic Club
Boston
Dave Sullivan
Billy Gardner
Kirtland Club
Mose Hanlon
Estern Union
Lowell Daily News
Litchfield Trial Echoes Counterfeit Scheme
Witnesses in the Litchfield counterfeiting case described the notes as poorly printed. Litchfield testified he met Davis, denied involvement, and claimed Davis asked him to join the counterfeit plot, which he refused saying Davis was an honorable man.
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George F. Litchfield
Litchfield
Davis
Mystery at Shirley Shirley Skeleton Found in Old Stewart House Cellar
March 30 authorities probe after boys found a female skeleton in the unoccupied east Shirley cellar. Skull bears a heavy-blow mark and clothing traces suggest the body laid there for three years or more.
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Shirley
Stewart House
City Fire Destroys 14 Swett Street Shed
A midnight blaze caused $1000 damage to a 112story wooden shed at 14 Swett street. An overheated stove start sparked the fire. One horse died in the blaze. The city of Boston owned the building used by the sewer department for storage.
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Swett Street
City of
Boston
Sewer Department
Postmaster Removed at Provo Utah
Washington March 30 an announcement from the Postoffice Department says J C Graham has been removed as postmaster at Provo Utah on March day and a temporary successor appointed. Graham was removed after an investigation of charges that he was a polygamist.
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Washington
Postoffice Department Today
J. C. Graham
Provo
Utah
Raham
Robbers Take $15,000 in Jewelry from New York Store
New York March 31 burglars raided the Grand street jewelry store of Isidore Weinstein stealing about $15,000 worth of jewelry and diamonds. The safe was badly damaged in the burglary.
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New York
Grand Street
Isidore Weinstein
Robbery at 123 Charles Street Rooms Reported
Thieves entered Norman Mitchells rooms at 123 Charles Street yesterday between 2 and 4 pm and stole a watch and $22. In the same building room of George Solow a watch and a gold neck chain were taken, valued at a substantial amount.
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Norman Mitchell
Charles Street
George Solow
Reverend J McQuaid Lectures on the Philippines in Boston
The Rev Dr J McQuaid of California lectured on the Philippines at Phillips Brooks House. The talk referenced the California volunteer unit and was held under the auspices of the Catholic Club of Harvard.
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J. McQuaid
California
Fahlippinen
Phillips Brooks
McQuaid
Philippines
Qub
Harvard
John Davenport Jr. Dies Suddenly at 65
John Davenport Jr 65 died suddenly of heart disease at 95 Broad Street. The body was removed by ambulance from the Emergency Hospital to Jones’s Undertaking Establishment for burial arrangements.
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John Davenport, Jr
Sbeane Veuterane
Broad Street
Jones's
Illegal Liquor Sale Charge Leads to Arrest
Rena Stevens was arrested by Division B officers for illegal sale of liquor at 2 Dover. The incident underscores ongoing enforcement actions by local police in Dover.
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Rena Stevens
Division B
Dover
Pettus Speech Sparks Laughter in Senate Deliberations
Senate session erupts in laughter as Senator Pettus of Alabama delivers a witty speech on Porto Rican tariff and constitutional issues. Proctor and Pettus clash with Gallinger Beveridge while votes on currency exchange and a proposed amendment fail. House moves on war claims and long standing border county losses bill deemed obsolete.
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Washington
Senate
Senator Pettus
Alabama
Pettus
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Beveridge
Indiana
Senator Depew
New York
Mr. Proctor
United States
Porto Rico
Proctor
Mr. Pettus
Morgan
House
Manila
Admiral Dewey
Court of Claims
Pennsylvania
Congress
Post Office Appropriation Bill Totals 115 Million
The House committee on postoffices and post roads finalized a bill funding about 115 million dollars. The largest item is 33.87 million for railway mail service, a small rise from last year. Rural free delivery stands at 1.75 million and pastmate tube service shows an increase. The Loud bill on second class mail was approved in amended form after recommittal.
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Washington
House Committee On
Taylor's Peril and Goebel Murder Case Developments
In Louisville on March 3 the likelihood of Governor William S Taylor's arrest for complicity in the Goebel murder grows stronger as part of a Democratic program. Detective Dee Armstrong, who has pursued the case since Goebel was shot, warned that Taylor's escape would require self-destruction. In Beattyville on March 30, Dick Coombs was released from jail on a writ of habeas corpus. the case is set for county judge review next Monday.
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Louisville Ky
William S. Taylor
William Goebel
W.S. Taylor
Dee Armstrong
Goebel
Dick Coombs
Beattyville
Tallow Dick’’ Coombs
Grand Jury Ends Term in New York
The March grand jury discharged today after submitting a voluminous presentment to Recorder Goff. It denounces publicized grand jury information by newspapers and urges a capable district attorney and effective police to curb city law and order defiance. It notes insufficient time to rule on Third Avenue railroad matters.
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New York
Goff
Grand Jury
Grand
Third Avenue Railroad
Horlocker poisoning case ends with not guilty verdict
Hastings Neb March 20 The jury was charged and retired at 10 30 this forenoon and at 11 40 returned with a verdict of not guilty.
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Hastings, Neb
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Acepe Coolidge
Devens
Ewer
George Clark
Har
Gillis
Wales
T.C Hanover St
Boston Cycle CO
J. M. Linscott, Mar
Paris
Dick. Grant
T'dl Carruth
McCar Eee
Seng Wees
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Roxbury Eee
Murray & Irwin
Eyers Sereteserse Coere
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Yale Crew
Ruhlin
Kenny
Delagoa
Stifft
Weinig
M’clelland
M’quaid
Procter
Beaconsfield
New ‘Roman
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Washington Street
Taylor
Miss Horlocker
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