Oxford Yale race idea gains renewed hope with Pulitzer offer
The 1893 plan for an Oxford crew to race Yale or Harvard in America is revived as Joseph Pulitzer offers to cover all Oxford expenses. Oxford replies that cost is not the only hurdle, noting heat and Thames course issues. Harvard and Yale weigh the proposal as Oxford may stay in training for a possible match.
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Joseph Pulitzer
Oxford
Harvard
Yale
New York World
Pulitzer
London
University Boat Club
America
New York City
FF. A. Duneka
W. A. L. Fletcher
Universitf Club
Christ's Church College,xford
Liverpool
Derby Rogers
Yale Rowing Association Club
Samuel Craft Davis
Harvard University Boat Club
New York
Sir
University Boat Club of
Fletcher
England
Association
Davis
Vail
Thames
Chicago
Sanction settled for Boston bike meet at Wal tham track
The Bay State Bicycle Club withdrew their protest and asked Mr Miller to grant Boston the sanction for an open race meet on May 30. Boston wheelmen filled Franklin Park with about 4000 riders. notable riders from Roxbury, Dudley, Mt Pleasant and others gathered for a festive training day and relay events.
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Bay State Bicycle Club
Miller
Boston
Waltham
Worcester
Franklin Park
Pat Hennebury
Overman Wheel Company
New England
Dan Coffey
Roxbury Athletic Club
Roxburys
Catain Keltie
McKim and Wells
Connelley Brothers
Clark Boys
Press Club
E. A
P. J. McDuffee
Coolidge’s Corner
Peter Alexander
A. W. Montgomery
A. E. Montgomery
Fred R. Allen
Frank Dunning
Joe May
Joe Strieder
Leo Abraham
Warren Spurr
Harry Cressey
Charles Seaver
Ed Martyn
W. W. Olmsted
al Post
George Dorr
Frank Kenney
George Peters
Nelson Newell
Frank Peters
Billy Russell
Roxbury Club
Clarence Starratt
Fred Andrews
Freddy Dyer
Fred Spenceley
Arthur Hill
Paul Eaton
The
Dudleys
Carl Brown
John F. Callahan
McDonough
Billy Warren
Billy Atwell
Ernest Melzar
Easy Club
Captain Seavey
W. Wilder
H. Smith
E. Newcomb
J. W. Mitchell
D. M. Powers
C. W. Percy
Tom Barton
E. Spencer
J. Burish
C. Piper
H. Corcoran
Mt. Pleasant
Jack. Kerrison
A. A. Longely
Kenney
Kennedy
J. A. Ochs
Press
John F. Moakley
Dorchesters
Ed Sullivan
Donahue
Dwyer
Eagles
Bird
Mattapans
P. J. O’neil
Joe Henney
Dan Hines
Hugh Devine
John J. Broderick
Cottage Social Club
Charley Goode
Herbert Hearty
Billy White
Roslindale
Union
Cambridgeport
Bellevue
Somerville Rovers
Charlestown Rovers
Shawmut
Crescent
Mt. Washington
Winnisimmet
Canton
Massachusetts
Middlesex
Medford
Oe Waltham
Columbia
Reservoir
Somerville Press
Somerville
David Harvey
Emerson
Lane
Jacobs
Wilde
Ford
Holmes
Crowe
Record
Davis
Merritt
Berry
Cole
Smith
Currill
Farwill
C. W. Harvey
Fairbanks
Doubleday
Cubberly
Isfort
A. T. Otis
H. Gilbert
S. D. Bradley
E. B. Cleveland
Gibson
James
Lieber
T. W. Dalton
Marine
Hoyt
Werle
Rowell
Fairweather
Dangel
Vitty
Baldwin
Massachusetts Club
Rhode Island
Joe Breck
Breck & Son
Eddie MecDuffee
Pete Berle
Burnham
Bostonians
Mt. Washington Club
Miss Perry
Sabin
Peeling
W. O. Hutchins
H. C. Farnham
H. K. Cobb and Snow
Columbian Wheels
J. T. Phelps & Co
Broadway
Rowing Gossip and Buds of Local Crews
Bradford seniors prepare a cedar shell with a nearly unchanged senior eight. Candid notes on Pesneetae, Columbians, Paritanas, Crescents, Riverside and Millstreams crews with lineups, coxswains, and prospects for the July 4 regatta. Factory of oars by Stevens of Lowell and growing accessions show robust local rowing activity.
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Bradford
Monroe
Maguire
J. F. Cummings
McPhee
McAllen
Pesneetae
D. Lynch
P. A. Berkley, Jr
R. Nixon
B. F. Folsom
George McGovern
E. Conboy
J. Graney
D. Brennan
T. Graney
J. Whitehead
Joe
J. Doyle
Budseau
Curran
A. Greer
F. Greer
Wade
Green
M. Brennan
Stafford
Foley
Paritanas
Greer Brothers
Bizarre Exchange Sparks Cold Morning Welcome
A quirky incident recalls a new boarder addressing the landlady about cold coffee. The dialogue includes a playful exchange with a star carder and a request for cayenne directed at Mr. Fercis, as noted in a local column.
Pugilistic Gossip Faces Dempsey Smith Crowd’s Bets
Local sports debate Dempsey versus Smith with Boston money backing Smith. Rumors of Dempsey’s decline and possible consumption swirl as fans anticipate a major fight night at John A. Andrew Hall featuring Tim McCarthy benefit and several amateur bouts.
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Jack Dempsey
Billy Smith
Smith
Boston
Dempsey
Billy
John A. Andrew Hall
Tim McCarthy
Tom O’rourke
George Dixon
Dixon
Plimmer
Johnson
Skelly
Jim McKeon
Howard
John L. Sullivan
Dick O’brien
Chelsea
Conley
Billy Wilson
Jack Fallon
Frank Steele
Frank Kaveney
Harvard ’94 crew outran by Globe misprint claims
Harvard juniors object to a Globe report on the '94 class races stating the crew finished last, though records show '94 placing third and leading the final boat by a length and a half. The Globe also misstated the race time claiming 9:38 though it lasted 10:38.
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Harvard
Globe
Easy money by running races speculation advertised
A last chance pitch promotes making money by small stakes betting on running races. It claims many prominent men are speculating legally and that hundreds of thousands are wagered daily. The writer touts recent wins for subscribers and predicts a strong week ahead with a forecast for the next Monday Brooklyn handicap winner.
Pneu monia Deaths Rise in New York Linked to Grip Warned
The Board of Health reports a sharp rise in pneumonia deaths in New York City, nearly double the five year average, blamed on grip as winter ends. Dr. John T. Nagle urges keeping blood warm and circulating, endorsing whiskey as a stimulant, specifically Duffy's Pure Malt, claimed to be the only pure remedy.
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New York City
John T. Nagle
Registrar of Vital Statistics
Duffy
Young Addresses Umpires on Balk Rule Enforcement
N E Young head of the National Baseball League urges strict and uniform application of Rules 27 and 30. He urges that pitchers be allowed to step out to throw to a base only if they move directly toward that base and avoid any deceptive motion. The note aims to curb base running violations and protect the game’s key feature.
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Washington
N. E. Young
National Baseball League
Reds Crush Colonels in Waterloos at Cincinnati Park
In front of a large crowd, Cincinnati defeated Louisville 16 to 2. Chausen exited after four innings, Lucid fared little better, and key hits came from Caruthers, McPhee, and Grimm. Attendance was 12,861 with Cincinnati collecting 16 hits against 11 for Louisville.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Park
Cincinnatis
Louisvilles
Waterloo
Chausen
Lucid
Caruthers
McPhee
Grimm
Louisville
Dwyer
Vaughn
Clausen
Browns defeat Anson’s Colts 41 to 2 at Sportsman Park
In St Louis on May 7 a crowd of 14200 watched the Browns overwhelm Anson's Colts at Sportsman's Park with superior batting after superb fielding. Breitenstein puzzled the World's Fair team while Breitenstein and Pietz teamed for St Louis and Mauck and Schriver for Chicago.
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ST Louis
Sportsman's Park
Browns
Anson
Breitenstein
Smbls
Sencereos Aoek
Chicago
Pietz
Mauck
Schriver
Baseball Talk on Boston and Rival Clubs in New Season
The article surveys early season form across teams including Washingtons Bal timores Pittsburgs and Cincinnatis noting unexpected strengths and surprises. Boston faces Washington first then Brooklyn with home games starting soon as New England League crowds greet the season.
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Selee
Balitimores
Whiseacres
Bostons
Boston
Washingtons
Baltimores
Senators
Ward
Jim O’rourke
Giants
Pittsburgs
Smoky City
Comiskey
Cincinnatis
Washington
Brooklyns
Gloucester Athletic Club Aims Saturday Meetings On Congress Street
Gloucester Athletic Club outlines open events at the club oval with 50 cent entry and suggests uniting local clubs for Saturday meetings on Congress Street grounds. Plan includes four to five track events and field events, finishing before a ball game to save rent and boost prizes via gate receipts. The Trimount Athletic Club holds its annual meeting electing a large board of managers and planning games at Lake Walden on June 17 with boxing possibly on the program. The board will meet tomorrow to choose officers.
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Gloucester Athletic Club
Jerry Connor
Dorchester Athletic Club
Congress Street
Trimount Athletic Club
John J. Galvin
John J. Slyne
John J. Hill
John F. Daley
Charles S. Cogley
Steve Mullen
J. P. McShane
M. Hernon
J. P. Keyes
M. J. Kelly
W. Clark
Richard Irwin
James S. Quigley
Arrival of the Pavonia with 1159 passengers
The Pavonia Captain Watt of the Cunard Steamship line arrived at her dock yesterday reporting a safe passage and all aboard well. The total passenger list stood at 1159 with 24 saloon 178 second cabin and 962 steerage passengers. Saloon travelers included Miss K Blythe Mrs J M Campbell and child Master H Campbell Mr Conant Miss Conant Mr George L Emerson Mr J W Hall Mrs J J Hastings Miss A V Harworth Mr Clement Hugh Hill Mrs Alexandrina Hodgson Dr J McGeary Miss Millett Mr C E Morse Mrs Morse Master A Morse Mrs Ramsey Miss Ethel Somes Mr H A Tillinghast Mrs Tillinghast Mr Joseph Walworth Miss C E Yardley and Miss D Campbell.
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Pavonia
Watt
Cunard Steamship Line
K. Blythe
J. M. Campbell and
H. Campbell
Conant
George L. Emerson
J. W. Hall
J. J. Hastings
A. V. Harworth
Clement Hugh Hill
Alexandrina Hodgson
J. McGeary
Millett
C. E. Morse
Morse
A. Morse
Ramsey
Ethel Somes
H. A. Tillinghast
Tillinghast
Joseph Walworth
C. E. Yardley
D. Campbell
The Secret of Secrets Wheat Deal
Watts presses Potts on who is involved in the wheat deal. Potts refuses to name his partner even to his wife. Watts counters that Potts has already disclosed many things he would not tell his wife. The Indianapolis Journal excerpt conveys a tense exchange over hidden associates.
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Watts
Potts
Indianapolis Journal
World's Fair gates close Sunday amid court challenge
At Chicago on May 7 the gates of the World’s Fair remained closed to the public on Sunday with passes admitted. Stockholder Charles W. Clingman plans court action to reopen, while events including a Duke of Veragua reception were postponed. Changes include food price cuts and a general easing of rules on smoking on grounds. Basket picnics rise as visitors browse the illuminated grounds under restricted access.
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Chicago
Duke of
Council of Administration
Peters
Paris
LocalFair Proposal Sparks Mixed Opinions
A town meeting yields broad support for a seven day fair but the speaker doubts formal action will follow. He thinks Mr. Clingman can be persuaded to leave things as they are, with most members favoring restraint.
Fair Extortion at Chicago Exposition Does Growl
A Chicago Chronicle report lambastes the fair as a grand swindle with extortionate restaurant pricing. Visitors pay high sums for meals and seating while concessionaires profit, prompting calls for change as naval officers and dignitaries visit and a Spanish language reception honors the Duke of Veragua.
World’s Fair Attendance Grows on Half Holiday
Chicago May 7 The first week closes cold and cheerless but sun breaks through. About 50 000 pay admissions flocked in as downtown workers took half day. Total so far 261 622 with 128 965 on opening day. Seats shortage sparks protests while exhibit installation advances slowly.
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Chicago
Haliday
Chicago loan exhibit to display 125 masterworks
Miss Hallowell opens a yearlong loan show in the Art building. About 125 paintings from Grease to Delacroix travel from East to West, including Corot loaned by Miss Helen Gould. Works by Millet Dupre Meissonier and others feature across three rooms. A Columbus statue on the lakefront draws controversy.
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Chicago
Miss Hallowell
San Francisco
Grease
Bastian Lepage
Isabey
Corot
Cazin
van Beers
Manet
Meissonier
Hellen
Detaille
Jules Breton
Raffaelli
Troyon
Jean Francois Millet
J. Dupre
Delacroix
Helen Gould
Seine
J. F. Millet
de Neuville
Isabel
Columbus
Exposition Directory
Big Four Day Meet Looms In Park Track World
The piece notes a rush of racehorse activity with Maud leading at 2:184% and other contenders like Ac tress Arab and Della McGee, while gear and carriages display new styles. James O. Gray reshapes Franklin Park for a fast track opening June 6 with four to five races for purses of 300, plus special trains and a farm dairy lunch room.
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George Bixby
Maud
Frank Robbins
Skinner
Bates Farm
Goddard
L. 8. Pratt
India Street
Surrey
Victoria
Chawley
Milldam
James O. Gray
Franklin Park
William B. Fasig
Gray
Tra Harris
Nindont
Bob Durland
Paris
The
Ark
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H. Davis
F. S. Dardis
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Newbury
Davie
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John Clucas
Joe Lund
W. O. Taylor
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A.C. van NI
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Rob Roy
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White House
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