Fine Steeplechase Day at Clyde Park Brookline
Black Gelding Fortune shone for Country Club as White Garters won the Duke's Cup steeplechase over two miles and a half. Trillion and King T followed in a close finish while Diversion, Mars Chan and others contested the final Challenge Cup. The event drew large crowds under clear skies.
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Clyde Park
Brookline
Bartlett
O’connell
Boston
Country Club
Chambler
Ware
Trillion
King T
Mars Chan
Decapod
Diversion
White Stockings
Mr. Hayes
Red Hackle
Vanity Fair
Latitude
St. Rudolph
Craig W. Wadsworth
Liffyvy
Mp. Rigoletto
Henry W. Smith
B. G
Ninglike
Mr. Smith
King Ernest—Trill
W. Wadsworth
Blk. G
Macduff
Brazil
BR. B. IF. Clyde
B. m
Hack
Ralinafad
Sprague
Vanity Mail
Match Race Headlines Season Opener at Old Saugus
At Franklin Park Saugus a large crowd watched East Boston and Malden entries in early season harness racing. Fred H. beat Canada Mac in heats with Lile Sterling aboard Woodshed sealing wins. Malden and East Boston events followed with notable times and a darkness stoppage delaying the Malden final to tomorrow.
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Franklin Park
Saugus
East Boston
Malden
Fred H
Idd Rice
Canada Mac
Maurice Lahey
Mast Boston
Rice
Lile Sterling
Woodshed
Fred H. Rice
Charles Macklin
Billy Abbott
Bh. G
Stanley
Ocanaas
Lawrence-East Boston Narrowed Game at Parkvale
In a district matchup at Lawrence-East Boston Arling ton Parkvale led 80 to 75 at the end of play. Lynn Wanderers posted 9% in the first inning and 178 in the second, while North Billericas had 51 and 4% respectively.
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Lawrence
Boston
Arlington Parkvale
Lynn
Lynn Wanderers
North Billericas
Champions Win and Lose in Rough Baseball Action
A chaotic contest featured Williams and Barry Slagle for the champions with Atherton delivering a three base hit. Gleason drove in the decisive run after a disputed tag at the plate involving Peitz, while New Yorks and Cincinnati traded runs and played through lengthy arguments. Pitching by Doheny and Taylor yielded 2 earned runs for New York and 2 for Cincinnati amid errors and double plays. attendance stood at 14,000+.
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Baltimore
McGraw
Holmes
Trodie
Sheekard
Keister
Lachance
Ot O'Brien
Robinson
Nops
ST. Louis
Burkett
Stenzel
Ec McKean
O'Connor
Heidrick
Criger
Wallace
Eld
Young
St. Pags
Prien
Heister
O' Brien
Taft
Tavis
Brooklyn
Casey
Sue
Keeler
R. F
Kelley
A Dahlen
Biee
Anderson
C. F
McGann
Daly
Farrell
Dunn
Seene
Louisville
E Hoy
C. F Sete
Lark
Dexter
Wagner
Decker
Eteee
Oo Ritchey
Woods
Avera
Kittridge
Magee
Touisville
Toulsville
Daliy
Williams
Barry Slagle
Atherton
Schriver
Barry
McCarthy
Clark
Reitz
Tannehill
Ely
McFarland
Padden
Cassidy
Baker
Swartwood and
Warner
Gleason
Peitz
New Yorks
Taylor
New York
Cincinnati
Doheny
Gaffney and Andrews
Pittsburg
R. PO
Ewes
Washington
R. PO B
Slagle
Mercer
Bonner
Maguire
Freeman
Dineen
Bowerman
Leevyer
Leever
Rowerman
Br Dineen
Swartwood
van Haltren
Grady
Ewe
Wilson
Davis
O'Brien
Hartman
AY Warner
Carrick
York
Orr Carrick
Phillips
Steinfeldt
Smith
Miller
Glen Bor
Corcoran
Andrews
Gaffney
Pittburg Triumph Narrowly In Afternoon Tilt
Pittsburg edged Washington by a small margin as Leever faltered in the fourth and eighth innings leading to a tying run. Leever steadied with a ninth inning three-bagger and Donovan delivered a run scoring single to center to seal the win before 7000 spectators.
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Brooklyns
Brooklyn
Jvouisville
Brookton
Pittsburg
Leever
Washington
Donovan
Manchester defeats Lawrence in doubleheader with heavy fielding errors
The Manchester club overwhelmed Lawrence with 16 to 1 in the morning game as Davis and Warner misplayed balls. Kennedy pitched a clean game in the afternoon, guiding Manchester to a 2 to 1 win with two doubles and a home run aiding their offense. Lawrence errors cost them.
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New York
Giants
Davis
Warner
Manchester
Lawrence
N. H
Manchesters
Store
Lawrence G
Kennedy
Kearns
Murray
Eamorenea Lisscake Ee
Giants Win With Timely Eighth Inning Hits
The Giants secured a victory this afternoon with key hits in the eighth inning, turning the game in their favor as the late surge proved decisive.
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Giants
New England League Schedule Highlights
The schedule lists Lawrence at Brockton Lowell at Newport Portland at Pawtucket Taunton at Manchester with four matchups set across the circuit.
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New England
Lawrence
Brockton
Lowell
Newport
Portland
Pawtucket
Taunton
Manchester
Portland and Lowell Reach Sudden Weather Tied Start
Portland and Lowell opened their game in light attendance due to showers. Both teams started slowly before picking up pace in a fast contest. Final score unreadable in OCR. elements show Portland trailing Lowell with low scoring early.
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Portland
Lowell
Portlang
Wowell Beats Portland In Tight Baseball Classic
Wowell outbatted Portland nearly three to one yet lost as Smith hit three and drew six walks. Sullivan misplayed third allowing four of Portland eight runs. Clark starred at short. Smith loaded the bases in the ninth and Taft followed with a clutch drive to bring in two runs, capping a large crowd.
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Somerville High
English High
Somerville
Tufts Oval
English High School
Boston
Wowell
Portland
Smith
Sullivan
Clark
Taft
Brockton Ninety-Second Innings Narrowly Beats Newport
Brockton edged Newport 6 to 5 in eleven innings at home. With two outs in the ninth Newport tied on a ball that struck Umpire Duffy after a throw in. Brockton’s stronger batting and Shay’s commendable work secured the win for the locals before about 100 fans.
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Brockton
Newport
Duffy
Shay
Taunton Beats Newport on Strong Pitching in Morning Game
Taunton defeated Newport 12 to 7 as Ezra Lincoln delivered sharp pitching at key moments. Newport rallied late but could not overcome the early Taunton lead, with the home team's defense and hitting shaping the outcome.
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Taunton
Newport
Ezra Lincoln
South Boston Yacht Club Dedication Opens New Clubhouse
The South Boston Yacht Club dedicated its new clubhouse a Memorial Day highlight. The building costing over 15000 features 104 lockers, artful architecture, a top floor chart room, a dance hall, ladies parlor, recreation spaces, and a broad harbor view veranda. Many dignitaries and two hundred guests attended the open house and evening hop, with yachts visiting and lights illuminating the water display.
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South Boston
Boston
Wiliam
McNary
Commodore Fuller
Fred A. Brayley
George Cavanagh
Commodore Mooney
Thomas J Kenny
Walter Young
Ken Brayley
David Mineare
George Connolly
James Corwin
W. H H. Meeney
Annie
Gertrude
Ella Kearns
Charles Goldie
Emma J. Donovan
Henry J. Cleary
Frank J. Rowe
Herbert Brine
J. B. Connors
Charles Ford
Burke Walbridge
Henry F. Naphen
B. W. O'Neil
Charles J. Collins
John W. Dunn
John Whie
Willam T. Dowley
Joseph D. Dilworth
Dilworth
Charles O'Donnell
Wallace Rees
Joseph I’. Keres
James Ockiange
Charles Wis
John J. Killeen
Misa May Buckley
John A. Halligan
Annie McKenni
M. McMasters
F. T. Murphy
George J. Fields
Sullivan
James T. Ball
George P. Field
Katherine O’brien
FE. H Daniels
Ellis J. Wield
Sheehan
Evans
Matthews
A. E. Leach
W. al, Willis
Francis J. We'ler
Charles A. Daley
Benjamin W. O'Neil
Br, Bartlett
Lincoln
Irving Graves
Pearl LeFavor
Ernie Hendrie
Hilda Kingdon
May Atwood
May Connors
Edward Z. Hopkins
Annie Finnegan
Joseph L. Hickey
Joseph Finnegan
Joseph Cavanagh
Mary Bleock
Joseph Doyle
Michael Hickey
Jennie Higgins
Minnie
Rose O’brien
Frank Andrews
New Golf Marks at Wollaston Open with 200 Yard Hole in One
The Wollaston Golf Club open tournament produced a record 200 yard hole in one by K E Tarbell during a first round match with Davenport. J G Thorp shot 79 in the afternoon round and Averill and Smith each posted 80. Curtis Wellington and Ernst tied for last places in the Wollaston cup first round, while Sewell Tilton and Chipman vied for the consolation cup.
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Wollaston
Wollaston Golf Club
K E. C. Tarbell
Davenport
J. G. Thorp
Averill
Smith
A. K. Pope
Curtis
Wellington
Ernst
Sewell
J. B. Tilton
Chipman
Atherton
Bremer
H. W. ID. FF
Wollaston Ton
BE. Cracknell
H. Smith
Thorp
W. Ne
Aes
G. Averilles
F. Atherton
Bea A
A. Parker
L. GC. EK
M. L. Percy i. i
Swantwont Richards
Ben Dunne
Swan
Hi. Page
W. T Ch Se
H Tesi
Russell
K. Farrington
Ik. Porter
H. Monks
B. Morrill
Bai
Robbins
Venport
BOGEY HANDICAP WIN FOR K H ROGERS AT OAKLY CLUB
In Watertown on May 30 the bogey handicap at Oakly Club drew many players. K H Rogers, with a 23 handicap, won 6 up as a large crowd watched in fine weather.
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Watertown
Oakly Club
K. H. Rogers
Newton Centre Golf Club Two Events Report
Newton Centre Massachusetts hosted a morning putting match won by D. A. Harrington after he holed 12 of 24 balls and an afternoon medal handicap captured by E. H. Swidder.
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Newton Centre
Newton Centre Golf Club
D. A. Harrington
E. H. Swidder
Fitzsimmons age debate settled by birth registry
A birth certificate from Helston Cornwall shows James Fitzsimmons and Jane Fitzsimmons born May 26 1863. Fitzsimmons confirms details and says he is the youngest of six brothers. The discovery argues he is about 36 to 37, contradicting claims of greater age.
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Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
California
Helston
Cornwall
Sporting World
A. P. Ordway
London Mirror of Life
Fitz
Australia
Ta al Smith
New York
Br. Ordway
Mr. Smith
Mendow Street
James Fitzsimmons
Jane Fitzsimmons
Bonner Absence Stuns Crowd In Pawtucket Boxing Card
In Pawtucket Rhode Island Jack Bonner of Philadelphia did not appear to face George Byers of Boston. Dick O'Brien of Lewiston stepped in for three rounds but was outmatched, with Byers dominating and O'Brien hugging to avoid punishment until the towel was waved. Preliminaries saw Andy Watson defeat Alec Crown and Jack Powell beat Jim Campbell.
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Pawtucket
R. I
Jack Bonner
Philadelphia
George Byers
Boston
Bonner
Dick O'Brien
Lewiston
Byers
O’brien
O'Brien
Andy Watson
Alec Crown
Jack Powell
Jim Campbell
Providence
Walcott Knocks Out Watts in Eight Round Championship Fight
Louisville report says Joe Walcott stopped Jim Watts in the eighth round of a scheduled twenty for the South middleweight title. The bout was fast from start to finish with Walcott delivering the decisive knockout.
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Louisville
Joe Walecott
Jim Watts
Rice and Broderick Battle to a Twelve Round Draw
Austin Rice of New London and Patsey Broderick of Providence fought a twelve round draw in Middletown. Eddie Bride of East Hampton floored Michael Conroy of Troy twice in the fifth round. Conroy was counted out in a scheduled twenty round bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Conn
Austin Rice
New London
Patsey Broderick
Providence
Middlesex Athletic Club
Eddie Bride
East Hampton
Michael Conroy
Troy
Gardner Wins Ten Round Flyweight Bout in Hartford
Billy Gardner of Lowell defeated George Bolles of Worcester in ten rounds at 98 pounds at the Coliseum. Rosenburg was to meet Fred Dinsdale of Worcester for fifteen rounds at 126. The bout was ruled a draw after Dwyer of Loston substituted for Rosenburg due to a shoulder injury. The Terrible Swede of New Britain earned two falls from Henry Hayes, with T. W. Fahy refereeing.
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Hartford
Conn
Billy Gardner
Lowell
George Bolles
Worcester
Rosenburg
Fred Dinsdale
Jack Dwyer
Lloston
Dwyer
New Britain
Henry Hayes
T. W. Fahy
Collegians at Berkeley Oval Bicycle Meet Highlights
At Berkeley Oval New York May 30 the second annual Decoration Day race under National Cycling Association auspices featured Yale Princeton and Columbia. Amateur 50 yard dash final won by George Schofield Greenwich Wheelmen with George Schmieber second. professional 400 yard handicap final won by Bob Walthour Atlanta with F. Goodman New York second and Victor Verhae New York third. Time 1m 2 4 5s.
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Collegians
Berkeley Oval
New York
National
Cye Eling Association
Yale
Princeton
Columbia
Bronx
Victor Verilhae
Rorke Rebounds to Challenge Mile Record at Norwood
Rorke of Roxbury tries to break the mile mark of 1 41 1 5 at Norwood NBF after three attempts. He rides two miles in 15 53 14 each and the final attempt in 1 44 2 5, aiming for a faster pace next time.
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Julius Caesar
Sprague
Harry W. Smith
the Shrew
Sir Modred
Wilson
Wilson K
Levering
Ci. G
Romerey
Telemachus
Pepiicrae
Hayes
B. G
Rustom
Mimosa H. B
Brazil
Aichea
Bluestone
James McLaughlin
Stir Modred
Premitum
Veiteh
Fuscho
Bard Hirandelle
sHeider
Gebbard
Becky Rolfe
Tristan—Pochantos
Surefoot
Imp
Moma
Clyde
Julius Cesar
Tyrant Stella
Jultus Cesar
Tyhatan-Cadiga
Kelly Ae
Norwood
Nbf
Rorke
Roxbury
Frank Qourish
Thessistance
Cotter Funeral Notice for John Cote Ter
Beloved husband of Mary Jang Deasy Cotter. Residence 565 Massachusetts Avenue. Funeral notice to follow.
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Cotteer
This City
John Coteter
Mary Jang (Deasy) Cotter
Massachusetts
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Elmira
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Watts
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