Brooklyn Handicap Field Seen With Starters And Jockeys
The Brooklyn handicap draws a strong slate led by Sir Walter with Henry of Navarre as a notable three year old challenger. Clifford brings a record 21 wins in 27 starts while Oneck Stable’s famed Sir Walter is favored for a bold stretch finish. Other contenders include Dr Rice with Taral, Sport at 114 pounds, and both Lowlander and Loantaka among outsiders.
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Clifford
Byron McClelland
Henry of Navarre
Brooklyn
Oneck Stable
Sir Walter
Dr. Rice
Fred Foster
Gideon & Daly
Foster
Taral
Dobbins
Domino
Gilpin & Taylor
Comanche
Leonawell
Lowlander
Loantaka
Leigh & Rose
Martin Sir Walter
Doggett Ajax
J. Ruppert, Jr
Garrison Don Alonzo
Fwyer
Sims
M . Dreyer
Fox Sport
Washington St
Thompson Diablo
Walcott & Camp
Sloane Dr. Rice
Taral Bassetlaw
W. Easton
Hamilton Lowlander
Lowe
McDermott Ioantaka
McCoun
Dmpire Stable
Littlefield
Brown & Rogers
W.midgly Leonawell
P. J. Dwyer
Lambley Picknicker
L. Stuart
Clayton St. Leonards
Tural
Greatest Event Since Inauguration of the Stake Promised
Forty thousand spectators are expected as twenty thoroughbreds race for a $25,000 prize. Clifford the Western wonder is the 2 to 1 favorite, a four year old bay by Bramble out of Duchess. Ajax remains a top contender though doubt lingers over a mile and a quarter. Don Alonzo and Banquet from M F Dwyer are of high class with potential to win in a large field.
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Clifford
Bramble
Duchess
Kingfisher
Leigh & Rose
Jerome Park
Colonel Ruppert
Ajax
Brooklyn
Don Alonzo
Banquet
M. F. Dwyer
Brooklyn Jockey Club
Probable Starters Listed With Jockeys
The report provides a roster of likely starters for the race with the corresponding jockey assignments for each horse. It outlines names of horses and riders, preparing readers for the upcoming event lineup.
Lincoln club admits two new members and reports activities
At the monthly meeting two new members joined the Lincoln club. Lt Baker fully recovered and may join club runs. Lt Halligan paced a run in Captain Martin's absence. Rides to Echobridge Sharon and Brockton occurred. May dances and renewals are planned. several races and tours with multiple clubs were noted including Milford and Hampden Park interests.
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Lincoln Club
Baker
Echobridge
Halligan
Martin
Mt. Washingtons
Sharon
Kelley
Roslindale
Wheater
Ferguson
W. E. Burdett
Stoughton
Moore
Quincy Club
South Natick
Towanda
Waltham
Leavitt
Pequot Cycle Club
Batchelder
Cambridgeports
Brockton
Milford Wheelmen
Charles River
Milford
James Thom
Miller
Springfield Club
Asa Windle
Bald
Hampden Park
J. Titus
Kennedy
Wells
Titus
W. H. Outerbridge
Bermuda Islands
Manhattan
Warren Kendrick
Massachusetts
Messrs
Clark
Arnold
Savage
The Best Bicycle Trip Readers Contest Notice
The Post invites bicycle readers to submit an interesting sketch of a bike trip. The winner receives a gold eagle, awarded the following Sunday. Send name and address and write on one side of paper by June 1.
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Post
Editor Seeks Bicycle Trip Sketches for Boston Post
The Bicycle Trip Editor at the Boston Post invites readers to submit sketches and notes about cycling journeys. Submissions should highlight routes, scenery, and practical tips for riders.
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The
Boston Post
A Trip to Franklin Park on a Bicycle
A cyclist recalls an easy July Sunday ride from home to Franklin Park. He describes a four hour pause on a shaded hill, reading the paper and smoking, enjoying the park’s beauty and contrasting it with dusty roads. He plans to repeat the leisurely outing.
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Roxbury
Dorchester
Blue Hill Avenue
Franklin Park
East
Boston
Run Into the Country Ends in a Bump and Smile
A cyclist recounts a morning ride from the city into the countryside. After a shaky start on rough roads and a broken brake, the rider crashes into a ditch and plowed field but recovers with humor. A Dutch girl’s amused greeting meets the ending.
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Dot
Franklin Trotting Park Opens May 380 With Three Races
The race season at Franklin Trotting Park will commence in May with three events including two trotting races and one pacing event.
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Franklin Trotting Park
Park race set for 3900 in prizes
Manager Gray predicted a successful year at the park on Saturday. He noted improved attractiveness and changes to the track that should shave about two seconds off lap times, following encouraging races last year.
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Gray
Sam Crane Denounces Boston Players Over Pay Fight
Veteran thrower Sam Crane vents discontent in a bold letter about Boston champions seeking more pay. He warns against squabbles, notes past breaks in 1899 harmed the game, and urges patience until magnates can raise profits and salaries.
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Sam Crane
Boston
Sam
Griffo Lavigne Bout Planned for New Orleans Purse
The Olympic Club of New Orleans forwarded articles for a 122 pound glove contest set for June 7 or 14 with a $2000 purse. Griffo and Lavigne signers vow to weigh 122 pounds, with $1700 to winner and $300 to loser, plus $150 each for expenses.
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Olympic Club of
New Orleans
William A. Scholl
Young Griffo
George Lavigne
Joe Lewis
Griffo
Hugh Behan
Sam Fitzpatrick
Mickey Dunn
Coleman House
New York
Lavigne
Alfred Griffo
Marquis of Queensberry
Olympic Club
Mike Harris
Boston
Gibbons-Johnson
Norfolk
Bob Dobbs
Joe Early
Cal McCarthy
Billy Plimmer
Plimmer
Tommy Connelly
Charlesbank Club
Billy Hennessy
John A. Sullivan
Hennessy
Conley
Rhode Island
Waltham Free Press
Griffo- Murphy
Billy Murphy
Tommy Lucas
Kid Burt
Andy Watson
Bob Green
Worcester
Shadow O’ Mather
Dick O’brien
O’brien
Maine
Billy Smith
Streator
Ed Butler
Spring Valley
Ill
Smith
Butler
Illinois
Tom Kelly
Hoboken
Don Moriarity
Billy Dacey
Weecacoe Hall
Wilmington
Del
Dacey
Moriarity
Corbett
England
Drury Lane Theatre
France
America
Clement Scott
London
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Playhouse
Sullivan
Australia
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Peter Jackson
Harry Laing
Joe’ Goddard
United States
Frank Craig
Harlem
Twin City Athletic Club
Minneapolis
Stanton Abbott
East Providence
R. I
Andy Bowen
Abbott
Martin Murphy
California
East
Los Angeles
Cal
Manitou Club
Jack Harper
Milwaukee
Young Dempsey
Joe Cotton
Billy Gallagher
San Francisco
Joe Lamb
Joe Welsh
Welsh
Jack Burke
Jimmy Barry
Jack Gorman
M. L. Scannell
Lynn
John E. Butler
Tommy West
Jimmy Falvey
Harry Tracey
Tracey
Scannell
Vigilant Will To Sail From New York To Southampton
George J. Gould and brother How ard Gould own the yacht Vigilant and will send her from New York to Southampton on June 1 under Captain Haff. The English season runs until October and Vigilant will spend most of the summer in English waters ready to race any yacht afloat.
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George J. Gould
Howard
Vigilant
New York
Southampton
Haff
Goulds Agree to Sail Vigilant in All Challenges
George Gould and his brother Howard pledge to accept any and all challenges to the Vigilant on either side of the water. They affirm they will be aboard the yacht during the races while Captain Haff serves as sailing master.
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Howard
George Gould
Haff
Boy Falls From Coal Shed At Prison Point
Shortly before 6 P M ten year old Charles Rolfe of 1811 2 Friend street fell from the Boston and Maine coal shed at Prison Point suffering a compound fracture of the left elbow and a broken left leg He was admitted to Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Charles Rolfe
Friend Street
Boston & Maine
Prison Point
Massachusetts General Hospital
Monumental City Men Prep to Bash the Bostons in Showdown
Baseball gossip from all diamonds builds to a great game as the Men From the Monumental City vow to hustle the Bostons. Early chatter hints at strong pitching, power hitting, and a crowd roaring at the clash.
Orioles Meet Bostons in Afternoon at South End Grounds
The hustling Baltimore nine faces the Boston nine this afternoon in the South End grounds as part of the series. Ned Hanlon predicts two wins, while Manager Selee and Captain Nash offer cautious bets. Nichols starts for Boston with Mullane officiating as the visitors. a pitchers battle is anticipated.
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Baltimore
Bostons
South End Grounds
Ned Hanlon
Maryland
Selee
Nash
Nichols
Tony Mullane
Baltimores
Clevelands
Joe Kelley
Dan Brouthers
Walter Brodie
Keeler
Reitz
Mike McGraw
Hugh Jennings
Bonner
Robinson
Haverhill
Hanlon
Boston
South End
Worcester
Commonwealth
Lewistons
Bangers
Frank Hallowell
Abbott and Frothingham
Harvard
Law School
Frank Shea
Freeman
Mike Kelly
Allentown
John Clarkson
Pittsburgs
Parrott
Cincinnatis
Reds
Gruber
Newburyports
Troy
Fall River
Washington
Providence
Reds extend win streak to four with St Louis victory
Cincinnati tops St Louis 4 to 0 in eight innings as Reds capitalized on a base on balls two singles a double and two errors from Quinn and Ely. Attendance 10 000. Pitchers Dwyer Vaughn Gleason Buckley.
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Cincinnati
St. Louis
Quinn
Ely
Reds
Dwyer
Vaughn
Gleason
Buckley
Chicago White Stockings Beat Louisville In Tight Finish
Chicago White Stockings defeated Louisville as Kilroy yielded to McGill before a crowd of 12,890. The game featured a late rally by Chicago and solid pitching by McGill. Chicago had 16 hits to Louisville’s 10 with 7 errors against Chicago’s 7. Batteries: McGill and Kittredge for Chicago, Kilroy, Menafee and Grif for Louisville.
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Chicago
White Stockings
Louisviles
Colts
Kilroy
Colonels
McGill
Louisville
Kittredge
Menafee
Grif
Sunday Grounds Struggle Ends in Frightful Losses at Buffalo
A 4000-strong crowd at Buffalo watched a rough exhibition as Binghamton wins 8 to 6 after using three pitchers. Home runs by Friel, Raymond, Hoffer, Griffin and Drauby highlight the game. Batters Mahoney Hoffer Crauby Urquhart Delaney Dolan Long Dawse credited in confusion.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Friel
Raymond
Hoffer
Griffin
Drauby
Binghamton
Brio A
Mahoney
Crauby
Urquhart
Delaney
Dolan
Long
Dawse
Springfield Triumph Over Troy Despite Early Errors
In Troy on May 13 Springfield defeated Troy 28 to 9 after two fielding miscues by Phillips in the first inning. Springfield totaled 18 hits to Troy's 9 with 8 Springfield errors to 7 by Troy. Batteries: Coughlin Leahy for Springfield and Donovan Cahill for Troy.
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Troy
N. Y
Springfield
Phillips
Springefield
Coughlin
Leahy
Donovan
Cahill
Pompadour Haircut Trend Spurs Parisian Style Debut
A new hair cutting method named Pompadour Ton a pov Rage Hy test Parisian style is advertised at Allan Bink's establishment in Tremont Row. The cut, described as a genuine French influence, aims to sculpt faces with a 12 step process.
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Ori
Allan Bink
Tremont Row
Councilmen At The Bat For Walpole Street
Boston Common Council considers widening Walpole street the main entrance to the South End ball grounds. The trio of councilors refuses to issue seventy five free tickets to ward representatives and demands department heads receive similar courtesy. If approved next Thursday night, the fence in front of the grounds may be moved back four feet.
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Boston
Common Council
Walpole Street
South End
Boston Club
Wright and Ditsons Lawn Tennis Guide Publishes
Wright and Ditsons official lawn tennis guide is published detailing last year s principal tournaments championships handicap rules hints for beginners and a players directory. Illustrated with portraits of major players the book costs 1 cent and is the only authorized by the national lawn tennis associations.
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Wright & Ditson
Birth in Draper’s Drug Store Ends Tragedy
A young married woman aboard an Everett electric car at Charles Town Neck fell ill and gave birth in Draper's drug store. The child was dead. Dr. O'Brien was called and the mother was moved to the Boston Lying-in Hospital for care.
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Everett
Charlestown Neck
Draper's
O’brien
Boston
Edward F Mansfield Runs Aground On Thames Flats
The three masted schooner Edward F Mansfield of Philadelphia carrying 1200 tons of coal ran aground on the Thames River flats north of the naval station while towing. She was floated at high tide and resumed voyage to Allyn's Point under Captain Crossley.
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New London
Conn
Edward F. Mansfield
Crossley
Philadelphia
Allyn’s Point
Thames River
Naval Station
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