Peerless Prize at Country Club Races Draws 15000 Fans
Spectators packed the Country Club grounds for a day of racing with the largest crowd yet as 15000 admirers watched five pony events. Jockey Veitch rode Crosby's Prize to a dramatic steeplechase finish, while Miss Clay and Sweet Marie battled for early leads. Fireworks overtook King of Norfolk in a tight two mile contest, and a thrilling finish saw Terrier edge Hobart's Ferrier in a high spirited card of races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perfson
Veitch
Crosby
Peer
Duke of Aberdeen
Beacon Street
Admiral Steeds
Country Club
Hood's Sarsaparilla Saves Patient Life Testimony
John George of Centre Harbor New Hampshire reports severe rheumatism and decline after a trip. After three bottles he improved from near collapse to 180 pounds and credits Hood's Sarsaparilla as the only true blood purifier, sending his photo and testimonial for publication to help others.
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Hood
John George
Centre Harbor
N. H. Hood
Racing Notes From Country Club Meet Feature Steeplechase Duel
At the Country Club track the day’s program opened with a mile and a half flat race where Little Mid beat Jilt by a neck as Freyling urged Monmouth forward briefly. In the marquee Country Club handicap steeplechase Prize led late, Duke of Abercorn and Peer each challenged, with Prize holding on as Peer surged to second. Latitude and Mara won the closing cup in a two and a half mile hunt, while Del Monte Stables dominated the afternoon summaries with three first prizes and two seconds. Notables in attendance included John Fitzgerald and City Clerk J. Mitchell.
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Wilson
George B. Duchess
Freyling
Randolph
Atlanta
Weir
Wales
Lansing
Hunn
del Monte
Hobart
Ferrier
Tigress
Terrier
Harrz
Duchess
F Randolph
Mid
McManus
Jilt
Little Mid
Monmouth
Galleon
Jill
Country Club
King John
Chandler
Hiawasse
Brockett
Lady Raymond
Green
O'Leary
Duke of Abercorn
Persse
Vretch
Mara
Prize
Peer
Floodmore
Hia- Wwasse
Triumph
Latitude
Sweetheart
P. Randolph
Fireworks
Riddle
Ing
Norfolk
Naan Abe B. m
Chay
Leduepesins Ce
Haight
P. P
Little Bird
B. m. Tigre
Gunn
J. M. Crosby
Wetton
Persee
Mr. Chambier
Fioodmore
Coogteneman
John F. Fitzgerald
Er Meyer
J. ‘Mitchell Alvin
Alderaece Dever
Frederick D
Ahanets
Pierce Hunnewell
Norman Fot Sure
Joe” Buckle
Carl de * Sasee
Post's Wagon at Century Club Draws Crowds
The red wagon of the Post stood out with ornate decorations and pictures of the mascot. A ribboned terrier sat atop it barking and attracting comments from ladies. The wagon drew great attention and was noted for the largest local circulation.
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POST
Century Club
Mystic Park race card yields three tight heats
Somerville riders staged racing at Mystic Park with 1000 spectators. D R Rawson’s Happy Lad led in one heat while L P Wyman’s bay gelding L P W won the three minute class. Lorene the black mare won the half mile dash and Nellie O took second. Stephen W won the free for all with Flora B pressing hard in every heat. Judges were Leavitt Fales and Van Wagner.
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Somerville
Mystic Park
D. R. Rawsor
Happy Lad
L. P. Wyman
W. T. Almeder
Lorene
Nellie O
Stephen W
Flora
George W. Leavitt
George A. Fales
W. van Wagner
RESULTS AT GRAVESEND RACES OUTLINE A DAY
Thoroughbred races at Gravesend feature multiple stakes with substantial purses. Winners include Pasneyy in the first race for two year olds at five furlongs, Stowaway in the one mile one furlong handicap, Axiom in a private two year old fillies sweepstakes, Keenan in the Brooklyn Derby, Patrician and Peacemaker among others in the remaining events with times and betting listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gravesend
W. J. McGuire
Pasneyy
Gisio
Fascina
Doggett
P . Lorillard
Ardath
Penn
Amalgle
Top Topsey
Sernatee
Axiom
Gideon & Daly
Keenan
J. Ravyerts
Counter Enor
Lamley
F.P. Keene
Sir Gala Ad
Tarai
True Penny
Counter Tenor
Sir Gal Renee
Kennel
P. J. Dwyer
Patrician
Tural
Goughacres Stable
Peacemaker
Lambs
J. J. McCafferty
Reiff
Ed Kearney
Buckrone
Song and Dance
Kearney
Assignee
C. Graham
Hailstone
J. A Poet Jr
Manchester
J. McCafferty
McKee
Cp. Reel
Marett
Kisbern
Monte Carlo
Jack the Jew
Andrews
Golden Gate
Daric
First race results at six furlongs and one mile
In the seven and one half furlongs selling Alto June won first, Riltmore second, The Sculptor third with unknown time. In the mile race Los Sewie was second, Gurgle third. The four and one half furlongs for two year olds saw Semper Ego first, Os second, First Mate third with Nimrod time 1 02. Fourth race at one and three sixteenths miles handicap Ge Beck led Selika and Lamplighter with 2:02 time. Fifth race for four and one half furlongs saw Irish horses Sheupamere second, Tonica third with a 56 percent? guess.
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Riltmore
the Sculptor
Gurgle
Ge Beck
Selika
Lamplighter
Aars i Sheupamere
Tonica
Trotting at Lawrence May 30 Special Programme
A riding park programme at Lawrence featured three races with purses of 100, 200, and 125. Jumbo Willis won the Tocal trot or pace for betters from Andover, Easter Maid was third, and Lexington Chief was second. Best times listed as 2 41 4, and 2 28 for the 2:21 trot. Miss Rosa and Twilight tied for second in the running race, with Billy Crane also in the field.
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Lawrence
Riding Park
B. G. Jumbo Willis
Chandler
B. S. Lawrence Fowler
Trout
Andover
Br. m. Easter Maid
Moran
Br. G. Fargo
Oherty
sp. _g. Lexington Chief
M. Miss Rosa
McQuillan
Allston
M. Twilight
Sprague
Haverhill
Billy Crane
Nash
Methuen
Passaic Regatta Highlights East Coast Rowing Talent
The Passaic River Amateur Rowing Association held its annual regatta in Newark on May 30 with multiple senior and junior events. Winners included William Fisher of Varuna Boat Club in junior singles and notable finishes by Triton Boat Club, University of Pennsylvania, Passaic Boat Club, Vesper, and Philadelphia clubs across several eight and four oared and scull races. Times ranged from about 6:00 to 8:15 in heats and finals.
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Newark
N. J
Passaic River Amateur Powing Association
William Fisher
Varuna Boat Club
Brooklyn
F. J.coburn
Institute Boat Club
M. Sommers
Passaic Boat Club
University of Pennsylvania
Triton Boat Club
Newark Rowing Club
Vesper Boat Club
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Barge Club
Veper Boat Club
Passaic
Vespers
Quaker City Barge Club
Crescent Boat Club
Insere Boat Club
C. T. Donegan
Alfred Russell
Toronto Boat Club
Arion Rowing and Athletic Association
Jersey City
Accident injures Newton man in buggy runaway
John Driscoll of Needham was riding a buggy on Boylston street in Newton Highlands when the horse bolted. He was thrown, struck his head, and was taken to Newton Hospital in critical condition.
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Newton
John Driscoll
Needham
Newton Highlands
Boylston Street
Driscoll
Newton Hospital
Farm buildings burn at Hall farm in Canaan Me
Skowhegan May 20 farm buildings of Nathaniel Hall in Canaan were destroyed by fire. The structures were expensive and a large amount of hay was destroyed. Insurance coverage was about 4000 dollars.
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Canaan
Skowhegan
Nathaniel Hall
Lavigne Wins At Seaside Athletic Club Bout
In Coney Island on May 30 the Seaside Athletic Club show opened with Frank Zimper versus Charley Kelly ending in a fourth round police stoppage and a draw. Tom Denny defeated Walter Halligan after Halligan was cut, with Denny awarded the bout. The main event saw Kid Lavigne best Jack Everhardt over twenty rounds with Lavigne declared winner despite a back and forth finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaside Athletic Club
Coney Island
N. Y
Frank Zimpher
Buffalo
Charley Kelly
New York
Tom Denny
Australia
Walter Halligan
Brooklyn
Denny
Halligan
Kid” Lavigne
Saginaw
Mich
Jack Everhardt
New Orleans
Lavigne
Everhardt
Dedham Sportsmen's Club Shoots 24 Events at Elm Street Grounds
May 3 Dedham Massachusetts. The Dedham Sportsmen's Club held a daylong shoot at its Elm street Islington grounds. A large attendance witnessed 24 events and high scores across Keystone, Hurlingham, doubles, and novelty matches with top individuals Gordon Blinn Woodruff Leverett Miskay Morse Underhill and others earning firsts and seconds.
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Dedham
Dedham Sportsmen’s Club
Elm Street
Islington
Ten Keystone
Gordon
Woodruff
Colburn
Keystone
Morse
Wheeler
Leverett
Five Keystone
Covernes
Miskady
Noon
Fish
Underhill
Hunt
Blinn
Patenaude
Hive Keystone
Mis
Miskay
Seees Woodruff
Gordan
Horace
McIntosh
Harlem Regatta Day Highlights Naval Reserves Clash
New York and Boston naval reserves crews in a tight mile race finished with New York ahead by a scant length. Time 8:10. Other results include Harlem Boat Club wins in junior doubles, H P Burchell taking intermediate singles, and Atalanta and Harlem clubs earning top places in several events.
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New York
Harlem Regatta Association
Boston
Harlem Boat Club
H. P. Burchell
Iowa Club
Philadelphia
Atalanta
Dauntless
T. Hawkins
Harlem
Twitterbush
Waverly Boat Club
New York Athletic Ee
Atalanta Boat Club
Philadel- Stichael Mulhearn
Empire Club
Hawkins
Nagle
Water Otis
Metropolitan
Ours
New Y ‘Athletic Club
Bohemian Boat Club
Laffey Girlli Angling Story From The Il Shi oe
A fragmented local record notes a story involving Laffey Girlli and Angie with mentions of the Il Shi oe. Details are unclear but indicate a regional event or notice with named participants and a place marker.
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Laffey
Angie
Open Regatta of the South Boston Yacht Club
The twenty second open regatta of the South Boston Yacht Club was sailed yesterday afternoon. Spinnakers out. The event featured multiple yachts racing in pleasant conditions with several classes and awards to be announced.
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South Boston
Fall River Regatta crowns multiple classes at open event
The Fall River Yacht Club opened its regatta with many new fast boats. Winners include Ashumet and Chappaquoit in class one, Minstrel and Little Peter in class two, Nellie and Alula in class three, Hesper and Glide in class four, Ida Alice in class five, Fedora and Sadie in class six, and Dido in class seven. Several notable entrants feature yachts built in Boston and Minnesota.
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Fall River
Fall River Yacht Club
Ellide
Sandy
Commodore Hollinsworth
Philadelphia
Salmon
Lake Minnetonka
Minn
W. E. Eustis
Boston
Ashumet
C. J. Jones
Chappaquoit
Minstrel
Little Peter
Marblehead Knockabouts Race in Harbor
A light-wind sweepstakes for knockabouts sailed in Marblehead Harbor from Corinthian Point at 2 34 p m. Juanita led most of the race with Dorothy second. Trouble won first prize on handicap with 60 percent of entry fees, Juanita second, Susan third.
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Marblehead
Marblehead Harbor
Corinthian Point
Juanita
Susan
Dorothy
Sally
Trouble
Wheeler
Ceeseaseess
Whitman
Proctor
Cseseeeesee
Brewster
Plymouth Yacht Club regatta opens season on nine mile harbor course
The Plymouth Yacht Club opened its season with a nine mile harbor race as wind shifted from east to southwest. The first class boat Future was disabled along with Per haps from the fourth class. Winners:
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Plymouth
Plymouth Yacht Club
Address at Gloucester recalls rebel prisons and Chicago monument scene
Worcester politician A B Roe criticized the Chicago monument dedication to rebel dead and denounced Southern hatred of Union soldiers. He cited Virginia national cemeteries where Union dead lie, and noted Confederate graveside actions against the American flag.
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Gloucester
Roe
Worcester
Chicago
Virginia
National Cemetery
Boston Readers Vote on Free Silver Question Ballot
The Post invites Boston and New England residents to weigh in on free silver coinage. A Silver Question Ballot is printed for readers to cut out, vote in the blank, and mail as directed. Balloting will begin Saturday and be updated daily for a week.
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Boston
New England
the Post
Post
Sunday Post
Boxing Gossip and Boston boxing scene details
Boxing gossip recounts clashes between the Record and authorities over a boxing meeting in East Boston. It notes police support for lawful conduct, mentions figures like Captain Irish, John L. Sullivan, Corbett, Fitzsimmons, Griffo, Ryan, McAuliffe, and others, and reports on bouts, injuries, and upcoming matches with local clubs and officials.
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Pemberton Square
Captain Irish
Columbian
Irish
Boston
Clark and
Curtis
Boston Athletic Association
Martin
Police Board
John L. Sullivan
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
New York
Sullivan
Fitz
Dallas
Tex
Jack McAuliffe
Mac
Griffo
Coney Island
Philadelphia
Walter Campbell
Brooklyn
Astralian
Bupathy
Farragut Club
Ie & Bis
Spike Sullivan
Benefit for John L Sullivan at Columbia Theatre
The Columbia Theatre hosted a benefit performance for John L. Sullivan with McSorley’s Courtship as the play. Afterward Sullivan sparred three rounds with Joe Tannon, refereed by George Gay, drawing loud applause and humorous remarks from the audience as he thanked the crowd.
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Columbia Theatre
John L. Sullivan
McSorley
Joe Tannon
George Gay
Corbett
Funeral notices for Andrew and Bart in Boston area
In Boston on May 30 the Hon. John 7 Andrew aged 45 years funeral from his residence Hereford Street Saturday at 12 30 p m. In Dorchester on May 29 widow of John Bart aged 87 years funeral from 1178 May Street at 2 Wolock ves p.
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Andrew
Boston
John
Hereford Street
Bart
Dorchester
John Bart
May &i
Wolock
Ves
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Peerless Prize
Steelers
Timmons
James Killian
Sweet Marie
Riddie
Miss Clay
Hunn Gat
Haight Pestrode Wazee
Groome
Savage
Kansas Town
Jon
Maid
Gold Coin
Sweet
Marie
Wazee
Kansas Tom
Lewis
King of Norfolk
Hey
Hood’s
Yricezee
T. Osborne
Bradley
Mystic
Latonia
Cunningham
Henry Sue
Lia D
Unningham
Metcalf
Theodore Metcalf CO
Tremont St
Copley Sq
S. Pierce Co
Cobb, Bates & Yerxa
Boston Naval Reserve
Spinnakers
Violet
E Salling
H. A. McKee
Harbinger
Ww. FC
Ache
Emma
Ulanet
W. P. Taylor
Aribou
J. Bertram
Gleaner
F. Wellington
Farrell
Sears
A.H. Higgins
Teh- Sagitar
Otis
Cook
Hu A
Madge
Arthur Nute
Flirt
W. L Shearer
Judith
W. B. Pion
Lillian
Iy Hitney
Little Oge
Pencer Seen Ee Eeee Nee
Beastie
C. F. Daven Jt
Adolph
Henry Moe
Lass. Cocheco
H. Brady
Swirl
H. M. Faxon
Mnner
Trilby
L. Bassett
Zoe
J. McCart
Emerell
Lane
Knook
Nike
T. E. Jacobs
Bonito
Irene
Pigeon
Princess
Gay & Ware
Tantrum
F. D. Peina
Boston Yachts
Plymouth Club Regatta
Cats
H H. Sears
East Watson & Dennis
Secon Clase
cats—Liquid
Swvotz
Annie
Myles Ait S. Weston, Jr
salls—Mar D
Seth Drew
Kingston
Dolphin
Nathaniel Morton
A. Scare
Future
W. T. Whitman
H Sabled
A, Watson & Sootz
White Swallow
E. W. Watson
Mildred, Holmes & Harlow
Timme Annie
M. S. Weston
Cannes
Honest John
Dawes
Frolic
J. A. Bailey
A. Ranson
Conryn
A . Weston
I. Symmes
Siley
Puritan
B. Craig
Buritai
A. Bastiat
T.iman
Morton
Natalie
H Jones
American Wringer Company
Broadway Extension
Boston Post
United States
Columbian Rowing Association
Jack Rogers
Billy Smith
Smith
Ryan
Billy Delaney
Jim Corbett
Kid McCoy
Parson Davies
Sam Meyers
Caspar Leon
Dick O’brien
Creedon
O’brien
Barney Harrington
Joe Elms
Tommy Ryan
Joseph Youngs
Jack Burns
Charlestown
Snyder Gallagher
Barney Donohue
Smith-Ryan
Suffolk
West Newton Street
Fenton
Powers
Abbott
Pearce
Sea Beach Athletic Club
Atlantic Club
Johnny Eckhardt
Rob Roy
John L
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