Lawson Horses Win Two Major Country Club Races
Ronkonkoma and Draughtsman, both from Lawson, claimed the Country Club steeplechase and the hurdle race at Clyde Park opening day despite a heavy track and drizzle. Dona Hue rode Ronkonkoma to a close victory over Decameron, while Sacket won the Myopia steeplechase with Diver second. Draughtsman then took the hurdle race ahead of Jessie S. and The Lost Chord.
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Ronkonkoma
Draughteman
Clyde Park
Brookline
Country Club
T. W. Lawson
Donahue
Decameron
Zinziber
Decapod
Bosphorus
Decapool
Liverpool
Higbie
George Keene
Harry ‘W. Smith
Carson
Diver
Mr. Smith
Cham Gn
Bere
Belle
Higbie Sacket
George K
Sacket
George Eene
Higbdie
Thunoon
Jessie S
Myopia
Norfolk
Middlesex Hunt
Cametop
Ingomar
Mr. Grew
Camotop
Wae
Jim Slick
Wallie
Snark
Crimson Rambler
Moranta
R. C. Hooper
Frank Gener
A. Batcheller
George Lee
E. WV. R. Thayer
T.C. Frothingham, Jr
G. H. Windeler
E. V W. R. Thayer
A. W. Stedman
C. T Lowe
Frank M. ‘Ware
Vosburgh
M. S.P. Williams
Harry W. Smith
Bubble- Josephine
Sarees Cere
Es Emery
Aylmer
H. W. Baker
Frosty
Kebo
Clement W. Williams
Potomac-Marvel
Johnson
James W. Colt
Jim Silek
Leon-Nettie Johnson
Mara
Sake
Trance
Richen
Ene Vermillion
Glow Star
General Douglas
En- Oliver’s Snark
B. G
Lissak
Gannin Je Eete Br
Julien-Fittaway
Smith
Jn Hasbrouck-Griesette
Pime
H. .W. Baker
Crimeon
Rambler, Br
Thomas W. Lawson
Owas-Sneeze
Jessie
B. m
Buckra-Florimore
Robert G. Fell
Troubadour
Farrell
Semper Ira
B. H
Lord
Huntington-Vulpine
Dona- Hue
Ivan Fox
Ch. G
Meddler-Zegri
Veitch
Aare
Catherine C
Wm. M. Kerr
B.g
di Bernon
Nicholas
Onondaga
Bessie Hinkley
Roxbury Council Field Day to Feature Kanaly Sullivan Race
The fifth annual Roxbury Council 128 Knights of Columbus event at Apollo Gardens showcases seven track events with local standouts. The star attraction is a one mile match race between Frank Kanaly New England cross country champion and B F Sullivan 99 champion with numerous entries across sprints jumps and distance races from Boston Somerville Cambridge Providence and beyond.
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Roxbury Council
Knights of Columbus
Apollo Gardens
Frank Kanaly
New England
B. F. Sullivan
Edward Dee
N. A. A. Ards
W. P. Hubbard
Byron C. Darling
E Y. M
Earler Newton
D Buckley
Edward Delaporte
Trueman
Somerville H. S
Eugene
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Hugh
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Ee Bonn
Dedham
W. d. Lynch
Cc. A. A
Walter P. Hubbard
Thomas H. McMahan
Southmeneee
Byron ©. Darling
Y. MM. A
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A. . Trueman
Comarriiett
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William E. Thornton
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G. A. Soin
J. #. Jordan
Louis G. Keyes
Somerville
John T. Connelly
C A
W. I. Young
South Boston
G. A
L. M. Simons
Co. R. Craig
W. Roberts
R. Fa Aitinick
Somerville and
Hector Rescue
North End Union
BR. Rieweler
E. A
G. B. Nanson
Corcoraneae
F. Os McCanns
St. Philip’s
W. Lynch
E. B. Tines
Nostan Aerate
Jeremiah Moynihan
Holy Cross
Clement R. Ford
Concord H. Peace
George P. Cook
Concord H
Frank J. A. Coleman
St. Alphonsus E
W. G. Weeber
Per
H. F. Peaslee
Gree F. Burns
St. Anne
A. Fay
B. Gayton
Malden
A. Waters
Oxford
Robert Born
Tufts Names Nason Track Captain for New Season
Tufts University announces Robert B. Nason of Jamaica Plain class of 1893 was elected captain of the track team for the coming season. Nason holds Tufts records in the pole vault and the quarter mile.
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Medford
Tufts
Robert B. Nason
Jamaica Plain
Nason
Joe Walcott to Become a Thespian in Theatres
A colorful rumor from underground sources claims Joe Walcott the Count Barba will seek fame on stage as an actor. The piece notes boxing downturns, hotel business stagnation, and Walcott studying a role, with whispers of a play by Sporting Editor Pollock and potential acting demonstrations before a sympathetic audience.
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New York
Joseph Walcott
Count Barbadoes
John L. Sullivan
Jim Corbett
Kid McCoy
Bob Apitamone
George Dixon
Terry ‘MecGovern
Chary. Mitchell
Tom O'Rourke
West Indies
Black Demon
Nat Goodwin
Shylock
Dan Daly
Tom Seabrooke
the Rounders
Andy Mack
Erin
Jimmy Powers
San Toy
James Richmond Glenroy
Coontown
Joe
Pollock
Walcott
Corbett
Sullivan
Fitz
Charley Mitchell
Gladiators
Welcott
Barbadoes
Galway
Africa
Ireland
Congress
Conroy Maguire
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
Oxford Yale Harvard Cambridge meet in doubt over funding
Oxford May 28. No hopeful word from the United States on the financial side of the Oxford Cambridge Harvard Yale meeting. Athletic officials will decide feasibility based on responses to an official appeal for public subscriptions to a guarantee fund. Treasurers say outside support is needed to prevent the meeting from falling through.
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Oxford
United States
Big race meet to open at Revere track tomorrow
Heavy rain delayed practice for Harryes, Harry Caldwell, and Moran but construction on bleachers advances. The dedicatory twenty five mile motor paced race will Feature Moran Hikes Caldwell. Officials and amateur entrants from Boston Lynn and Cambridge area participate in the day’s events.
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Harryes
Harry Caldwell
Revere
Moran
Hikes
Caldwell
Baltimore
Michael
Harry Elkes
Press Cycling
Clover Cycle Clubs
Clover Team
Hans Bratt
J. Solomon
Boston
FE. G.dow
F. D. Osgood
E. D. Collins
J. W. Kiley
W. Huggins
F. J
J. Anderson
J. N. Gosselin
Ben Gantro
W. Kiley
Lynn
J. C. Kerrison
H. MS Gordon
A. W.phillips
Chronograph Club
W. T. ‘Hannigan
Norcroes
Berkeley
F. H. Pratt
Oston
G. W. Anderson
Chelsea
Crage
A. B. Leigh
Clarence Lee
Banner C. Copeland
P. Bemis
Elm Cycle Club
Hough's Neck
Eater Hazel
Pelham
Owl Cycle Club
Cambridge Street
Cambridge
Somerville
Watertown
City Point
Medford Cycle Club
Oriente Cycle Club
Cambridge Wheelmen
Columbia’ Roadsters
Intereluh Association
Gga
Independence ship delays again due to rain
The Independence faces a doubtful first trial next Saturday as rain slows riggers and machinists. The gaff is ready and the boom will be completed today. If Saturday fails, work may continue Sunday despite Captain Haff’s preference. The tender Feenoke goes into commission today after refitting.
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Independence
Haff
Salem Defeats Lexington In Golf Team Match
In a Salem Golf Club team match on May 28 Salem defeated Lexington by a nine up margin. Local records show strong play from Salem with key scores noted for Caliga Osil and Tat.
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Salem
Lexington
Salem Golf Club
Hone
Salat
Clark
Caliga
Osil
Tein Vlada
Ood
Jordan's prize hackney Young Vigorous ill in pneumonia
Philadelphia May 28 reports E D Jordan's New York prize hackney two year old colt Young Vigorous is suffering pneumonia due to sudden temperature change and unlikely to compete in major classes at the horse show.
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Philadelphia
E. D. Jordan
S .New York
Hackney
Boxing Gossip and Fights Stir in 1882 Reports
Boxing notes from Portland and Roxbury outline fighters and ages while referencing Jim Jeffries trading barbs with rivals and a San Francisco club purse offer. The column mentions Sullivan, Sullivan’s birthplace, and plans for Corbett and Brien matchups, plus the press crew’s stance on notices and staff.
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Tomas’s. Jones
Portland
Peter
Jackson
Australia
T.J. C
Harrison Aees L
Sullivan
Paddy Ryan
Roxbury
Y. J. Ry
Whitman—Sullivan
Mitchell
France
Jim Jeffries
Bill Still
Homans
San Franc Athletic Club
Mishael Thornton
Chestnut Street
Post
San Francisco Athletic Club
Ae Oil Joes
Eee
MD Martin
Aardher
Jack Moffattee
Jim ‘Jeffries
Frisco
Broad
Ren
Young Corbetter
George Chrisp
Brien
Charlie
Risp
England
John L. Sullivan
Raglan Day at the Country Club Features Bryce Allan Tally Ho
Fashion and society mingle at a rainy Country Club event with the Bryce Allan tally ho drawing attention. Notable attendees include Mrs. Guy Norman on the box seat, Mrs. Allan with Mr. Norman and Mr. Hoover Hooper, and Mrs. Robert Gould Shaw among many stylish guests in tailored gowns, hats, and wraps.
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Raglan
Bryce Allan Tallyho
Guy Norman
Allan
Norman
S. Hoover- Hooper
Robert Gould Shaw
Thomas Russell
Theodore P. Gooding
Newbury Street
Miss Tower
Saturday Morning Club
Piazza
Kningham
Miss Perkins
Catharine Thayer
E. V. R. Thayer
Somerset
C. H. Washburn
Club House
J. W. Kenney
Woodard
London
George Lee
Hleatiora Sears
Miss Sears
Harry E. Converse
Malden
George Francis
Brookline
Francis
Iss
Nellie Lyman
Gordon Prince
Robert Hoover
Mary Ames
Amoryarene
Stephen Bennett
Guy Lowell
Alice Her. Sargent
Roome O
Rudolph Agassiz
Thomas Sea
Boston Teams Idle as Weather Delays Action at Start of Season
Postponements mount with the Boston Nationals holding twelve games, while Chicago arrives seeking a first matchup with Boston. Speculation swirls over Selee’s target to bolster the infield as Bobby Lowe’s injury grows serious and a new third baseman may be secured soon. Names like Schaub and Unglaut surface in trade chatter.
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Boston
Soden
Boston Nationals
Chicago
Loftus
Leelee
Rickert
Worcester
Setee
Bobby” Lowe
Torontos
Unglaut
Meriden
Selee
Brooklyn Triumph Over Pittsburg in Low-Scoring Game
Brooklyn 5 Pittsburg 2 as Kitson and Donovan mix for the mound. Highlights include Bransfield’s three-base hit and Sheck’s two-base hit, with Beaimont and Davis stealing bases and Kelley turning a double play. Attendance 1500.
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Mcrae
Onde
Mooklyn
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Tisburg
Pitt
Bransfield
Lyn
Erry
Brook
Beaimont
Davis
Kelley
Dalyen
Kit Donovan
Phillipp
Reayy Ely
Kitson
Wiltse
Donovan
Phill
Nnaeh
Canningham
Vatteries
Farrell
Phillippi
Zimmer
Baltimore Defeats Chicago in Slowpaced Baseball Tilt
Left handed pitchers dominated as Baltimore tops Chicago 14 to 5. Skopec worked eight strong innings with 7 runs and 6 hits allowed, while McGinnity held the Cubs after early rally. Key moments included Isbell’s homer and multiple Chicago miscues. Attendance 1100.
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Baltimore
Chicago
Baltimores
Skopec
Isbell
Chicagos
McGinnity
Garvin Suffers Narrow Loss as Philadelphia Beats Milwaukee
Garvin pitched his first home game for Philadelphia in a 4 to 3 defeat to Milwaukee. Strong fielding and key catches by Geier and Harliman marked the contest. Conroy belted a three base hit, while Powers and Waldron steered baserunners for Philadelphia. Attendance near 1000 with Fraser and Garvin mixing for the pitchers.
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Milwaukee
Garvin
Geier
Harliman
Philadelphia
Conroy
Powers
Waldron
Hall Fraser
Cross
Fultz
Fraser
Gilbert
Anderson
Davis
Haskelle
Leahy
New York Defeats St Louis as Matthewson Shines
St Louis 1 New York 0 in National League action. Matthewson pitched splendidly but New York failed to bat. Powell matched with a steadier performance. Winning run came on a walk an out and Ryan's two bagger. St Louis had 8 hits to New York's 6. Erros: New York 1. Left on base: St Louis 9 New York 6. Van Halteren Strang and Burkett notable. Attendance listed. Batteries Powell Ryan Matthewson. Time 1:40. Umpire Dwyer.
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ST. Louis
New York
Matthewson
New
van Hailtren
Strang
Wallace
Ganzel
Burkett
Donovan
Powell
Dwyer
Ryan
Cincinnati Defeats Philadelphia in Eleventh Inning
Philadelphia wins 1-0 in eleven innings after a late error by Cincinnati. Hahn walked to start the eleventh, followed by two singles loading the bases. Magoon fumbled a throw to home on Peitz’s drop, allowing the decisive run. Orth and McFarland left with injuries as 1402 fans watched.
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Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Hahn
Barry Ue
Magoon
Peitz
Orth
McFarland
Erro
Stein
Feldt
Hailman
Barry
Reg
Brooklyn Beats Pittsburg in National League Tilt
Brooklyn won 8 to 6 after a late burst of offense in the fifth inning as Pittsburg struck first but Brooklyn rallied with five runs to seize the lead. Donavan pitched better than Phillipp, despite a Dahlen error that nearly cost them.
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Brooklyn
Gunceenne
Itisburg
Rosea
Wiltsen
Donovan
Phillipp
Dahlen
Baseball Schedules for National and American Leagues
National League games list Chicago at Boston Pittsburg at Brooklyn St Louis at New York Cincinnati at Philadelphia American League schedule Boston at Cleveland Philadelphia at Milwaukee Battic at Chicago Washington at Detroit College games Dartmouth Yale New Haven Cornell Holy Cross Worcester Bucknell at Princeton Georgetown at Andover Bowdoin Bates Lewiston Trinity at West Point
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Chicago
Boston
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
St. Louis
New York
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Battic
Washington
Detroit
Dartmouth Yale
New Haven
Cornell-Holy Cross
Worcester
Bucknell
Princeton
Georgetown
Andover
Bowdoin-Bates
Lewiston
Trinity
West Point
Lewiston Beats Nashua 5 3 In Shortened Lewiston Game
Lewiston defeats Nashua 5 to 3 at Auburn A. A. Park, game called in sixth inning due to rain. Parker Farrell pitched for Nashua and Moore for Lewiston with several players scoring in a tense contest. Attendance not reported.
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Lewiston
Nashua
Lewistons
Auburn A. A
Ate
Toronto-Toronto Beats Montreal In Rain Delayed Match
At Toronto Toronto, the score was 4 to 2 over Montreal. All remaining games were postponed due to rain and wet grounds.
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Toronto
Montreal
Exeter and Harvard Second Nine Clash in Rainy Five Innings
Phillips Exeter topped Harvard Second 11 to 10 in a rain soaked five inning game. Windsor walked six, giving Exeter the early lead Harvard failed to recover. Peters made a running catch a highlight as Muller and Cooney and Windsor and Manning worked the batteries.
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Exeter
Harvard
N. H
Phillips Exeter
Muller and Cooney
Windsor and Manning
Auto Meet Planned by New England Auto Club
The Automobile Club of New England plans a big race meet on Saturday June 15 at Clyde Park Brookline. Members expect a wide range of carriages including special racing types and road carriages. The event will be well run and entries and races are being organized.
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Automobile Club of New England
Country Club
Clyde Park
Brookline
Shamrock I To Race To America For America's Cup Trials
Sir Thomas Lipton and Mr. Fife decide to send the Shamrock I to the United States for extended trial races up to the Cup date. The voyage will cost an extra £40,600 but Lipton believes the benefit justifies the expense. Captain Wringe will command the Shamrock I with the same crew as this season.
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Glasgow
Thomas Liptom
Fife
America
United States
Thomas
Wringe
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