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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1901

Page

4

Moran Wins Big Race as Elkes Severely Injured at Revere Beach

An audience of about 700 watched Moran defeat rival Harry Elkes in a major pacing event at a new Revere Beach track. Elkes, who led early, crashed after his tandem tire punctured, receiving head cuts and two broken ribs, and was taken to Frost Hospital Chelsea. Moran, aided by Caldwell’s pacers, finished strong as Elkes battled for comeback before a crowd that included Frank Butler and local officials.

Harry Elkes Revere Beach Moran Elkes Caldwell Feter Berlo Oval Frost Chelsea Berle Washington Downey Libby Dow Anderson Mettling Tron Potter McConnell Hoyte Stone Crooks Mosher Hall Jordan Newkirk Waller Ovan Lynch Gatenby Harry Caldwell Manchester Giant Istol Oran Ceyiwell 9 Lagess Caldwell Elkis Bilkes Pinguet Cessareusrersetvics McLean Boys Frank Butler Cambridge Younte McConnell Paese Connell Loney Rere Breas Easi

Bonnie Burn Club Defies Critics In Handicap Tournament

The Bonnie Burn Golf Club handicap event drew a large crowd as members and officials including Rev. Samuel M. Cathcart and Mayor James Gould faced heavy rains and tough greens. Final scores saw A T Martin 57 Fred W Bailey 67 and W Gould 68 while G Angus won best net with handicap 11 as two afternoon matches were played.

Samuel M. Cathcart Third Congregational Church of Chelsea Bonnie Burn Golf Club James Gould Theodore Winthrop Cathcart Gould G. A. R. Post Providence A. T. Martin Fred WV. Bailey Ee W. Gould Walter M. Pratt G. Angus Watson G. B. Angus

Nelson's Great Rage Race at Charlies River Park

Johnny Nelson won the twenty five mile race at Charlies River Park defeating Albert Champion by one mile and Archie McEachern by two and one third miles. Champion crashed his bike and nearly lost second place when a motor problem sidelined McEachern.

L. Om ‘Mettling Z. J Kinnon William Younte PB. G. Dow Charles Elles W. J. Potter McConnell Potter Osgood Frank Butler Presse ©. C Clover D. C Moran Engeat Johnny Nelson Charlies River Park Albert Champion Archie McEbachern Champion McEachern

Stinson Wins Ragged Evening Bicycle Race at Charles River Park

Arthur Ross of Newark surged to close the gap but Stinson held on to win by about a bike length after a tense 2 1 2 mile race. Weather cooled tracks with light drizzle as Ross battled Pierce for second, while the crowd watched from a damp, tense grandstand.

Stinson Ross Pierce Newark Arthur Ross Charles River Park Cambridge Providence Brockton Gungon Stimson Burns Pierce Victios Stinson la Pierce Oss Pie Pocon Sipside Pee Lever & Hatch Ross Arope

Seventeen compete in Commonwealth Golf Club spring cup

In Newton on May 80 the Commonwealth Golf Club held a morning preliminary for the men's spring cup and afternoon first round matches. Eight players advanced after seventeen started, led by C. H. Watson and G. R. Angus both on 83, with others including H. W. Roberts, H. G. Hale, and J. N. Hornblower. Watson won the best gross prize with a score that day.

Newton Commonwealth Golf Club C. H. Watson G. R. Angus H. W. Roberts H. G. Hale H. S. Moffit

Nashua Cycle Club opens with Lowell cyclists strong

Lowell riders dominated the Nashua meet at the fairgrounds with several wins. Keegan of Lowell lost the five mile handicap and the one mile open. G Gonchier led the one mile novice. M F O'Brien of Lowell captured the two mile handicap and the one mile open. Henry Lefebvre and Albert Hall also placed in the events.

Nashua N. H Fairgrounds Keegan Lowell G. Gonchier W. J. Kirkwood M. F. O'Brien Charles Conners Henry Lefebre Iles Connora Albert Hall Tewell

Fifth annual Roxbury Knights picnic features sprint events

The Roxbury Council Knights of Columbus held its fifth annual picnic and games at New Apollo Gardens Roxbury yesterday. Frank Pan of Cambridge won the special mile run in 4 minutes 48 2 6 seconds over St Sullivan. Jerry Moynihan Worcester beat Mick Grant Concord Junction in the half mile in 2 minutes 14 2 5 seconds. Jordan won the 100 yard dash in 10 4 58 seconds. Buckley took second. Nine heats were needed to determine the winner and J Lynch Cambridgeport gym won the quarter.

Roxbury Council Knights of Columbus New Apollo Gardens Roxbury Frank Pan Cambridge St Sullivan Jerry Moynihan Worcester Mick Grant Concord Junction Moynihan Jordan Buckley William J. Lynch Cambridgeport Simmons Providence J. Lynch Gould Boston S. H. Secoran Cam. E

Golf meet at Allston Club yields fine scores

On the Allston Golf Club nine hole course, twenty eight contestants competed in the regular holiday stroke play. H. Latham won best net and George A. Sprague took gross with 43 each round. F. D. Amsden won net in Class B and R. Vinal captured gross.

Allston Allston Golf Club Ince H. Latham George A. Sprague F. D. Amsden R. Vinal

Concord Golf Club hosts full day of Nashawtuckee links play

Concord May 30 full day at Nashawtuckee links featured an 18 hole boge handicap won by H. W. Hosmer to credit a Moore cup victory. An afternoon three distance bunker match saw N. Lockwood prevail. A championship 18 tie foursome for silver medals went to J. Hosmer and M. B. Bradford.

Concord Nashawtlle Concord Golf Club H. W. Hosmer N. Lockwood

Lexington Golf Club hosts mixed and medal play ties

Lexington golf action featured a morning handicap medal event won by Rev. C. E. Carter for best net 83 and W. W. for best gross 92. The afternoon mixed foursome stroke contest went to Miss nee wer e and G. L. Gilmore with 114, plus a list of qualifiers for the sprint championship including F. B. Wood and others.

Lexington Lexington Golf Club Rev.4c E. Carter W. W Miss Nee Were G. L. Gilmore Fonawing F. EB. Wood W. Reed C. Pierce P. Lockwood W. M. Tyler R. L. Deya

Kenilworth Golf Club Opens New House in Allston

Kenilworth Golf Club in Allston opened its new clubhouse today drawing about 250 members and friends. The first handicap competition of the season saw F. I. Jacquith win the gross prize while G. M. J. Bates took the net prize. Jacquith shot 9 and carried a 12 handicap.

Kenilworth Allston Glu Paine Gross Thore Ee F. I. Jacquith G. M. J. Bates Jacquith

Norfolk Golf Club Opens Season With 18 Hole Medal Play

At Islington links in DHDHAM on May 30 an 18 hole medal play opened the season. Parsons won the net prize in Class A while Rev J D Hawkes took the gross. Arthur Brooks won both gross and net prizes in Class B.

Dhdham Islington Links Norfolk Golf Club Aeacon Parsons J. D. Hawkes Arthur’ Brooks

Handicap Stroke Competition At Meadowbrook Club

A handicap stroke event at Meadowbrook Golf Club in Reading saw O M Wade Jr win best net with 104 minus and T W Brown claim best gross with 104, his handicap given as five.

Reading Meadowbrook Golf Club O. M. Wade, Jr T. W. Brown

Longwood Tennis Advances to New England Semis

At Longwood yesterday in the New England intercollegiate championships, singles semifinals feature Gross Brown Herrick Wes leyan Plimpton Amherst and Bradley Tech with Gross favored for the final. In doubles Brown teams with a partner and seeks a likely title as weather stays chilly and misty.

Longwood Gross Brown Herrick Wesleyan Plimpton Amherst Bradley Tech Tufts

Powers Won Run In South Boston Gym Meet

John Powers won the cross country event from scratch for the South Boston Gym Association in 3 minutes 2 seconds. W Ray finished second with 30 seconds behind, while F Sheehan took third. Paar was disqualified for cutting the course after leading to the headhouse. St Johns Newfoundland is noted for its population and commerce.

South Boston Gymnasium Association John Powers D Street Broadway Farragut Monument Strandway N Street W. Ray Powers F. Sheehan Paar

Nervous Disease Warning Prompts Neurogen Hope

The passage warns of rising nervous and chronic illnesses amid modern life. It promotes Dr. Clark's Neurogen as a gentle, thorough tonic to restore muscular and nervous strength, citing Mrs. Idan BE. Lord of Boston's testimonial and detailing improved appetite, digestion, sleep, energy, and vitality after use.

Dog inspector Rooney’s canine Judge aids arrests in East Boston

Judge the mongrel Irish setter, four years old and beloved by Inspector Rooney’s family, earns praise for capturing crooks in North End and restraining suspects by gripping trousers until Rooney arrives. The dog has helped seize wanted criminals and is famed among Boston police, yet bites are rare.

Rooney Boston Rooneys Louis Grant North End

Battery H Rifles Take Stoneham Shoot Medal Honors

Battery H First Massachusetts Heavy Artillery from Chelsea sent teams to a Stoneham rifle shoot under Captain Walter L. Pratt. Sergeant L. H. C. won the 189 company medal with 23 points. Private T. H. Young led sharpshooter class with 22. Various prizes were claimed by Captain Pratt, Sergeant Newman, and multiple privates across first to unqualified classes.

First Massachusetts Heavy Artillery Chelsea Walter L. Pratt Stoneham Henry F T. H. Young Pratt William H. Newman Cutcliffe A. M. Johnson EB. 7Oane H. Hill W. A. Pierce, Jr C. Nagel E. EB. Burr

Shamrock to be drydocked for rudder repair

May 3 report says the yacht Shamrock N. will be brought to the Dipdehas Moon to be dry docked Saturday next for rudder repairs.

Shamrock South Ameton Hamrock N

Connecticut League Games Report

Derby Bristol Bristol 6 Meriden New Haven 8 Meriden 5 New London Norwich 6 New London Afternoon Norwich Norwich 0 New London 2 Bridgeport Bridgeport Derby 5 Waterbury Waterbury Bristol 2 New Haven Meriden 5 New Haven

Connecticut Mount Gaes Rekne Derby Bristol-Bristol Meriden New Haven New London Norwich Bridgeport Waterbury Bristol Merider

Providence Pevidence t Hartford Worceste arcester Syracuse

Fragmented OCR line lists several city names and numbers in a garbled format. No coherent event or clear entities beyond places can be established for a concise news item.

Providence Pevidence T Hartford Syracuse

Harvard Game Postponed By Wet Weather

The Harvard vs Cotswell game scheduled for yesterday was postponed due to wet grounds. A large crowd gathered, then left reluctantly. the match will be played today at 3 o'clock.

Harvard Cotswell Fiel

Bates Defeats Tufts In One Sided Lewiston Game

Bates triumphed over Tufts in Lewiston on May 30 in a lopsided contest marked by numerous errors. Bates led throughout with a 11 hit advantage and a low Tufts total, while Bucknaman Stone and Clay worked the mound for Bates against Fiske for Tufts.

Lewiston Bates Tufts Pire

Amherst Defeats Williams 8 to 2 in Baseball Tie

Amherst beat Williams 8 to 2 as heavy batting overturned the game in the afternoon. Bent was knocked out of the box while Dare, Turrell, and others contributed. The scoring included Amherst 11 hits to Williams 5 with batteries King and Bent.

Amherst Williams Williamstown Bent Iliams King Turrell Dare

Harvard Defeats Vermont in Errors Filled Baseball Game

Harvard and Vermont met in Burlington on May 30 with Harvard winning 4 to 2. Fogg struck out eleven and pitched well, while costly errors by Vermont helped Harvard score. Batteries were Windeoy and Manning for Vermont. Fogg and Wasson for Harvard.

Burlington Harvard University of Vermont Fogg Vermont Windeoy Manning Wasson

Holy Cross Triumphs Over Dartmouth In Close Hockey Battle

Holy Cross defeated Dartmouth 6 to 5 in a tight game noted for late scoring and strong goaltending. The outcome kept the match competitive and showcased key plays from both teams.

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