Boston Polo Team Edges New Bedford in Season Opener
In a crowded Casiley building the Boston polo team beat New Bedford by one goal in the opening 1888 polo season. Notables like Conant Connelly and Hart attended, as did coach Doe and referee O Mantley. The game featured fast passing, strong defense, and a floral stick presented to a standout player amid enthusiastic crowds.
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Cassilé
New Bostons
New Bedford Boys
Conant
C. James Connelly
Hed Clark
General Dixwell
Tom Lovell
John Galligher
Julian Hart
Yeats
Owe
Weoedtke
Fitzgerald
John Smith
Doe
Mmede
Boston
Akan Boys
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Mantley
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Bostons
Woodtke
Doc
Cunningham
Woodike
New Bedfords
Smith
New Bedford
Abessee
Cael
I Pany
Inghay Es
Cosmingham
Murray 4 Irwin's big pool tournament entries listed
The note lists entrants for Murray 4 Irwin's pool tournament at 339 Broadway South Boston starting Wednesday. Names include Joe Russell Hen Isance M Webber M OConnell EB Wise M Zeram by M Dovig Bob Carey. Matches planned: Russell vs Isaacs, Webber vs OConnell, Zeramby vs Doyle Friday night, with games on weeknights and Saturday. Loyola Athletic Club sets members games at Boston College November 15.
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Murray
Irwin
Broadway
South Boston
Joe Russell
West End
Hen Isance
Hotel Rugby
M. Webber
J. O’connell
United States
EB. Wise
South End
M. Zeramby
North End
M. Dovig
Hawthorn
Bob Carey
Roxbury
Russell
Isaacs
Webber
B A A Games Meeting Sets December Track Events
A BA A athletic committee met last evening to decide the program for the interscholastic games. Events listed for December include 15 yards dash high jump broad jump stand pair jump potato race and pole vault with eight feet six inches start. Athletic games and scholastic events are outlined with multiple track and field contests at the gym.
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Suuuasy
Utah
On the Tracks A Fragmentary Rail Note Detected
A fragmentary OCR note references rail activity with incomplete names and figures, hinting at a track report or timetable detail. The readable bits mention Ed Gal, Harry, and a time figure 148, with scattered references to a galer and KIL.
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Harry
Ing Galer
Unclear town race report with scattered jargon
Fragmentary racing notes list place names and runner tags such as Jersey and Con Lacey with positions third and second. The text is garbled but hints at a half mile to mile event with a finish order and unnamed participants.
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Triacdcas
Firet Jersey
Con Lacey
Freshman and Sophomore Cane Rush Ends in Victory
The freshman class lost the cane rush to the sophomores after a preceding football game. The event featured marching bands and playful pranks, with barbed wire guard at the pole and a final score showing the sophomores ahead. Coaches and players listed include Rockwell and Sias with Sias scoring in the 96 07 game.
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Imeran
Deland
Rockwell
Brown
Givian
Robin Manahan
Beautre
Whiting
Batehelder
Howlana
Trailbacks
Sias
Parken
Washburn
Heard
Meat
Worcester
Man
Underwood
Nee Field
McElwain
Walde
Landy
Meland
Sies
Nocken
Elwain
Wassinben
J. Clark
W. H. Hayward
Boxing talk and plans spill from Boston bout scene
The piece relays Bitty Smith challenging Dick O'Brien for a fair fight with terms including a $1000 stake and a $10,000 side if the four rounds aren’t decided in Smith’s favor. It notes other fighters like Ike Weir, Dick Moore, and Creedon seeking bouts in Boston, with sparring updates and regional boxing chatter from the city’s sports scene.
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Bitty Smith
Dick O’brien
Lewiston
Smith
O’brien
O'Brien
Billy Murphy
Jim Gibbons
Austin Gibbons
Jim
Boston
Ike Weir
Ike
Country Club
Dick Moore
Moore
Billy McCarthy
Cooke
Moor
Creedon
Cribb
O’donnell
Godfrey
O'Donnell
George Dixon
Corbett
Billy Madden
Rockawaysh A. C
Madden
OB Roy
Cooper's Boxing Meeting At Travers Street Club
The Cooper Botial and Athletic Club held a boxing event at Travers street club rooms with six bouts watched by a large audience. An extra round decided the 110 pound bout in favor of Mellen, who, though outboxed by Young Driscoll, won on endurance and strength. Dan Doherty defeated Young McCann, and Brennan with a sharp left hand beat Rhine at 115 pounds.
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Cooper Botial and Athletic Club
Travers Street
Mellen Young Driscoll
Mellen
Young Driscoll
Young Brennan
Rhine
Dan Doherty
Young McCann
Doherty
F Pinoteky Peat
Abe
Rans
Dolore
Press Club Race Ends Near World Record At Bay Fens
J P Clark nearly broke the ten world road record in the Press Club race but won the gold prize. James Clark led, Connolly and Towne clashed near the reservoir, with finish times listed for many riders and the silver tea set prizes awarded at the club event.
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J. P. Clark
Peektas
Fretord
James Slits
Newark
A. ©. Keil
I & Wheel
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Collins
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Snow
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Kennedy
J. E. Towne
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Quinn
Parke
Helsey
Longiey
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Ballou
Beethe
Langid
Birickton
Commonwealth Avenue
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W. F. Parke
W. B. Brown
Osgood Bulletin Guides Elections This Evening
Citizens urged to consult C E Osgood & Co for election guidance as City Press Association notes and bulletin boards advise on where to vote and what to expect this evening. The chaotic OCR fragment references Mr. Osgood's influence and a public notice style appeal.
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C. E. Osgood & Co
Osgood
City Press Association
Boston Young Men's Congress Meeting at Whit ing Hall
The Boston Young Men's Congress held a weekly session at Whit ing Hall on Tremont Street. Members voted on leadership references and discussed mass immigration measures amid a confusing list of names and votes.
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Boston Young Men’s Congress
Whiting Hall
Tremont Street
Stogdssell
Grace
Cary
Brevéns
Bkinner
Death of ex Burrare
An obituary note reports the death of a former Burrare in A city. The text mentions family and burial details and a forthcoming service, with a brief reference to a surviving spouse.
Described as highly respected woman faced despondency
The fragment notes a woman of high regard who over time suffered from despondency, with limited readable context about location or events.
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Eebadyr
Gat
Anarchist Meeting Raided as Milan Police Arrest Sixty Three
Milan police surprised a meeting of anarchists yesterday and arrested sixty three. a large number of documents were seized.
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Berlin
Milan
Seine
Trial testimony details Norton plot and perjury risk
Testimony describes Norton and his alleged accomplice planning a scheme to marry Miss Savage and fake events to cover an honor scandal. Witnesses dispute dates and locations, while evidence suggests possible perjury for Miss Savage and potential flight to Montréal. Arrests and further motions anticipated as court probes interrogatories and amendments.
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Loliget
N&fton
Montréal
Miss Savage
Norton
C. Norton
Nedelty
Boston
Moui
Resignation of Rev Dr Moko Sparks Church Debate
The resignation of Rev Dr Moko, announced in October, sparked church turmoil as leaders opposed to his liberal views organize to limit discussion. Parishioners remain tight lipped, fearing a broader sandal while the Goodwin episode and his stance on eternal punishment intensify tensions within the congregation.
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Moko
Bunday
Moxom
Goodwin
Unclear OCR Text on Labor Strikes and Hat Makers
Fragmentary report notes agitation by tinsmiths and sheet workers about six weeks ago, mentioning numerous union members and hatters in the city. The text references wage issues and a financial bill, but details are mutilated and unclear.
Democrats Jubilant After Big Vote Roll Call
Democrats celebrated a strong show in Boston and Lawrence as reports indicated a robust turnout and optimism that John B. Rus sell will secure a decisive plurality. Republican leaders maintained confidence while avoiding specific figures, relying on Greenhalge’s expected victory.
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Bolston
Intelli Gestad Industhiows
John Bi Rita Sell
Russell
Boston
Wrence
Lawrence
Janes
Jack the Kisser Haunts Streets of Waltham
Local reports describe a man dubbed Jack the Kisser who molests and kisses women nightly in Waltham. Police have not yet captured him despite sightings on Maple, South, and Charles streets as victims fear to walk at night.
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Waltham
Jack
Maple Street
Charlés
Italian General Primerano Named Chief of Staff
Berlin reports the appointment of General Primerano as chief of the Italian general staff is approved by German military authorities. Emperor William is well informed of Primerano's views on reform in the army and the improvements he aims to carry out.
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Berlin
General Primerano
William
Speech Night Ends With Enthusiastic Applause in Town Hall
The event featured speakers including a Boston figure whose remarks were met with strong applause from the lively audience. The gathering concluded with broad approval and gratitude from attendees.
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Eld
Olman
Boston
Artesian well at Schneidemueh floods town in Prussia
A Prussian artesian well in Schneidemueh has erupted again, ejecting vast water and undermining nearby houses in Kirchgasse. Distress spreads as foundations sink and walls crack, alarming residents despite rapid reports from Hanover.
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Berlin
Schneidemueh
Prussia
Kirchgasse
Womans Charity Club Fairs Health Fund at Music Hall
The Womans Charity Club held a fundraising bazaar at Music Hall to refill the hospital treasury on Parker Hill. The event featured a Beacon Orchestral Club of Ladies, numerous booths, a post office, fishing pond, phonograph, and a cosy tea corner with a large display of crafts and pictures led by club officers and governors’ wife.
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Parker Hill
Music Ha
Arity Club
Béacon Orchestral Club of
W. F. Lord
Brookline
Emma A. Taylor
East Boston
W. G. Smith
Dourgiad Olive
Cambridge
William Wilson
M. B. Fowler
Edna Spencer
Commonwealth
Russell
W. B. Bowditch
BE. K Hebard
Debate on free coinage of silver at North End Union Hall
A joint debate on the free coinage issue will be held at the North End Union Hall 20 Parmenter Street on Wednesday evening at 1 46. Participants are Editor Standweld and Pierre Humbert. The public is invited.
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Union Hall
Parmenter Street
5Lard Standweld
Pierre Humbert
Sy cv Gurveyor
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