Walthour Routinely Defeats Moran In Fast Cycle Race
Bobby Walthour dominated the %-mile paced race at Revere Cycle Track, beating James F. Moran of Chelsea who crashed after his front tire exploded at the 13th mile. Moran, wearing green jersey, fell unconscious briefly and was attended by a physician. About 4000 spectators saw D Connolly win the half mile novice and Joseph Currie take the 10-mile open. West Lynn Wheel club beat Clover Cycle Club in a pursuit match.
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James F. Moran
Chelsea
Revere
Moran
Walthour
D. Connolly
South Boston
Joseph Currie
West Lynn Wheelmen
Clover Cycle Club
Flkes
Crooks
Fournier
Elkes
Champion
Dwyer
de Guichard
Vetter
Hoyt
Myers
Ruel
Blanchard
Tenzler
Howe
Brassard
Scanlan, Missett
Uraqiwhart
Charlestown
Mellor, Johan and
Fielding
Wells C. C
Elkes Falls in Race as Champion Sets Mile Record
Harry Elkes rode ahead for four miles at Charles River Park then crashed his tandem with Fournier, escaping serious injury. Albert Champion pressed De Guichard. Champion finished the fastest mile ever ridden in U S racing at 1m 25 3-5s. about 6000 attended.
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Albert Champion
Basil de Guichard
Charles River Park
Harry Elkes
Elkes
Revere
Champion
de Guichard
R. A. Walthour
Providence
Lon" Peck
Won by Inches in 10 Mile East Boston Road Race
J L Carr of Woburn won theKnockabout Cycle Club event by a narrow margin over Fred Brunette of Fairhaven with W McLaren of East Boston third. Robinson won first prize after a year away, while Carr took second prize. Several spills occurred, including injuries to Ralph Wyatt and J Leslie Mellish as riders battled a rough course and dust.
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J. L Carr
Woburn
Knockabout Cycle Club
East Boston
Fred Brunette
Fairhaven
W. McLaren
Carr
C. Sumner Robinson
Chelsea
Enterprise
Brookline
S. Joseph P. Marine
Chelsea Street
Boston
Winthrop Junction
MacLaren
McComiskey
Everett
Barry
Foster
Wyatt
Robinson
McLaren
Brunette
Morrissey
Waltham
Marine
Tabasco Iti
Rambler
Luther
Millikan
Mangin
Dorothea
Dories
Anita
J. Cutter
G. Cleary
Mustler
Moon Island
Simon Goldsmith
E. A. Shuman
W. B. Johnson
Frank D. Perkins
Franklin O. French
Charlies. W. Nodwell
Edward J. McKee
Boston Defeats Brooklyn In Telegraph Chess Match
Boston Athletic Association hosts a 20 board telegraph match against Brooklyn clubs. Notable players include Clarence Howell, A Moses Sussman, Hermann Helms, J W Hawes, Dresel, and E L Dresel. Boston leads 12 to 8 at adjournment with strong play and thanks extended to Postal Telegraph and the BA A for facilities.
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Boston Athletic Association
Brooklyn
Metropolitan Chess League of New England
The
Press Club
Harvard Chess Club
Dorchester Chess Club
Somerville Y. M. C. A
Checker Club
Union Chess Club
Lynn Chess and Checker Club
Kings and Queens Counties Chess League
Queens County Chess Club
Dutch Arms
Bedford Chess Club
Bishops Chess Club
Pawns Chess Club
Chess
America
Clarence
Howell
Brooklyn Chess Club
New York State Chess Association
Brooklyn Standard Union
A. Moses Sussman
John F. Barry
Jackson W. Showalter
Henry W. Barry
Postal Telegraph Company
George
No. 5
Landry
Lee
Puck
Fosdick
Husted
Barry
Smalley
Dresels
Hawes
Sussman
League
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
John F. Cook
E. L. Dresel
Harry Zinn
Brooklynite
Ray Lopez
Dresel
Reeves
White
Diesel
Black
Cheae
Sussman Eeene
Howell Ate Eee Sen
Hawes Gia
Kon Helms
Libaire Eesaedsesese
Eucerene Selover
Ene Sweeee
OHS
Daniel Eeeteeve
Aseeee
Ellet
Eweeesee
Robinson Eeknd
Aly Cee Schroer Eveewee
Robinson Apeetek
Hust
Foster
Reefing Wind Delays South Boston Yacht Races
A reefing breeze and overcast skies opened the local yachting season at City Point with two races planned. Morning wind forced postponement to June 7 as crews from distant clubs couldn't reach in time, while the afternoon event started with a fresh wind and nine classes racing near Fort Independence and Moon Island buoy amid protests over course markings.
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City Point
Boston Bay Yacht Racing Association
South Boston Yacht Club
Boston Bay Association
Dorchester Bay
Worcester High School Defeats Harvard Freshmen in Rowing Race
Worcester High School eight-oared crew beat Harvard freshmen by 12 lengths in a 1.5 mile race at Lake Quinsigamond. Time 8:15. Harvard crew, heavier by 12 pounds per man, led briefly but the Worcester boat held the lead and won as 20,000 spectators watched.
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Worcester
Worcester High School
Harvard
Lake Quinsigamond
Collegians
Cornell wins triangular eight on Lake Cayuga
Cornell won the two mile eight oared race on Lake Cayuga in 10 48 with Syracuse finishing second and Harvard Newell Club eight more than four lengths back. Rough water delayed start two hours with crews finally posting 34 36 and 38 strokes per minute respectively.
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Ithaca
Cornell
Lake Cayuga
Syracuse
Harvard
Newell Club
Brandege
Sweetland
Crimson
Ithacans
Glancy Wins Decision Over Broderick in Rocky Point Bout
In Providence Hugh Glancy of Pawtucket earned a 10 round decision over Mike Broderick at Rocky Point tonight. Kid Hassett of Boston lost in six rounds to Cliffe Howe of Middleboro. Monk Kronski defeated Young McIntyre in one round and Paddy Hogan drew with Kid Buckley in six rounds.
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Providence
R. I
Hugh Glancy
Pawtucket
Mike Broderick
Rocky Point
Kid Hassett
Boston
Cliffe Howe
Middleboro
Monk” Kronski
Young McIntyre
Paddy Hogan
Kid Buckley
Pennsylvania Wins Junior Varsity Boat Race Over Columbia and Cornell
The University of Pennsylvania defeated Columbia and Cornell by two lengths on the Schuylkill River in Fairmount Park. Penn finished in 3 48 amid choppy water caused by a strong headwind, with Cornell five lengths behind Columbia and Columbia making a late surge but unable to overtake Penn.
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Philadelphia
Penn
University of Pennsylvania
Columbia
Cornell
Schuylkill River
Fairmont Park
Pennsylvania
Carnell
Cleveland Signs Lajoie and Bernhard to Four Year Deals
Cleveland manager J R Armour announced from Washington that Nap Lajoie and Harry Bernhard signed iron clad four year contracts with the Cleveland club. Lajoie will earn 7000 dollars annually and Bernhard 3000 dollars, to be paid whether the courts allow play.
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Cleveland
J. R. ‘Armour
the Plain Dealer Tonight
Washington
Lajole
Bernhard
Kilfoyle
Somers
Lajoie
Belknap lectures on Lincoln and Boer War at G A R event
Rear Admiral George E. Belknap spoke at Abraham Lincoln Post No. 11 in Charles Town. He delivered a historical address at Trinity M E Church focusing on Lincoln and Civil War era, then compared British actions in South Africa to Civil War missteps.
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U. 8S. N
Abraham Lincoln
Charlestown
Trinity M. E. Church
High Street
Lincoln
Admiral Belknap
Transvaal
Belknap
South Africa
Maine wreck commemorated in Havana with flags and wreaths
Despatch says President Palma ordered the wreck of the Maine decorated for a memorial day. American and Cuban flags garlands of roses and wreaths marked services in several American churches as Havana awoke to the event honoring over 200 Americans who died in the disaster.
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Havana
Tribune
Maine
Palma
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C. S. Howell
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