Busy Bowlers Open Season With New Pins and Big Leagues
Amateur Bowling League of Massachusetts starts 1900 1901 season with B A A defending champions facing Charlestown on opening alleys. Public interest rises as three players face professionalism charges and may regain amateur status. Carruth team of City Candle Pin League bursts ahead, totaling 1388 in three games to lead Sudbury, signaling a strong start to the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ufton
Messrs
Benjamin, Kinsman
McIntosh
Charlestown Club
D. McFarland
Calumet Club
Charles H. Pratt
J. K. Simson
Dudley
Carruth
Sudbury
Murray
Fruit
Benjamin
Gleason
Park
Massachusetts Interclub League
Webster Pin
W. & A. Bacon
Ad—— R. Packard
Dudley Street
Roxury
Inman
Springfield Street
Cambridge
Spalding
Athletic Library
Samuel Karpf
American Bowling Congress
Newport
Four Great Athletes of the Year Spotlight Duffey Kraenzlein Alec Grant
The year’s track scene highlights Maxwell W. Long Arthur Duffey Alvin Kraenzlein and Alec Grant as top performers with Duffey and Grant rooted in Boston. Long holds a leading world 440 yard pace while 100 yard dash marks spark debate as sprinting legends compete across international events.
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Maxwell W. Long
Arthur Duffey
Alvin C. Kraenzlein
Alec Grant
Duffey
Grant
Boston
London
Long
John Owen, Jr
Detroit
Wefers
Maybury
Rush
America
McPherson
New Zealand
Hempton
Australia
A. F. Duf
City League standings show Irwin leading tightly in season race
Irwin led the City League with strong scores near the top, two games separate leaders and a trio including wmut and St James contending. Boylston Sudbury rise as others lag, while J Jefferson and Webster show solid averages in a tight table with Meyers and others also posting notable marks.
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Irwin
St. James
Boylston
Sudibu
Particuar
Ge. Pruth
Array & Irwin
Sudbury
JeMerson
McCarthy
Broadway
SUM _ Webster
Jameson
Williams, Boylston
DJ Wilby
Jefferson
Rouse, Murray & Irwin
Boeudrot
Shawmul
DO Beatty
Carruth
Payere
Ias
O'Connell
St. Dmr
Hedgé
Sho
Milote
Aabiaved
R Ellis
Sopot
Ball
Federals
Chamber of Commerce
Curtis Safe Company
Team
Wow
Georth
Georgetown sprinter's relay show at Penns field meet
Georgetown University athlete Fey covered the century and Duffey won a special 100 yard scratch race at Franklin Field in Philadelphia on April 28 amid a brisk wind. Duffey beat rivals with 101-5 speed as experts doubt a world record. The intercollegiate championships added a two mile event, with Alec Grant clocking 9 minutes 61 3-5 seconds to break his own mark.
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Fey
Georgetown University
University of Pennsylvania
Franklin Field
Philadelphia
Duffey
Alec Grant
The Only and Original Absolutely One PricePants Store
The ad encourages early clothing purchases ahead of Thanksgiving and cold weather, promising best styles and workmanship at a single price. It emphasizes timely shopping to secure quality garments.
Jeffries Ultimatum Promises Yearly Fight Schedule
James J Jeffries after challenging Fitzsimmons Ruhlin or Sharkey says if Fitzsimmons does not terms by Wednesday he will meet Ruhlin or Sharkey on agreed terms He would fight at least once a year Prefers Nevada as battleground where a finish would settle who is better Billy Madden Ruhlin’s manager says Ruhlin will post a forfeit to bind the match.
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New York
James J. Jeffries
Bob Fitzsimmons
Gus Ruhlin
Tom Sharkey
Fitzsimmons
Jeffries Tomght
Rubimn
Sharkey
Nevada
Billy Madden
Ruhlin
Exeter Coach McCornack Sees Win Brighten Season
The Exeter boys celebrate a victory over Andover as coach Walter McCornack, newly arrived from Chicago, marks what may be his last season before moving to Dartmouth. The piece notes Harvard Yale Penn and other college football implications, with mentions of Williams Wesleyan and Brown, plus local team notes and upcoming games.
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Exeter Boys
Andover
Walter McCornack
McCornack
Chicago
Exeter
Dartmouth
Harvard
Yale
Indiana
Penn
Crimson
Williams
Amherst
Wesleyan
Berkshire College
Messrs
Hine
Hazen
Sheehan
Brown
Fitchburg
Cushmans
Altman
Bartlett Place
City
West Roxbury
Columbia
Seth Low
Sanford
New Haven
Bavin Hill
Trong Geams
Bagfe
Bavin Hill Avenue
Seuss
Nadreck Inals
R. J. Wensey
Gore Street
Cambridge
Five Ride Boston Century Through Wind and Wet Roads
Five riders completed W. B. Handy's annual Boston century led by Fred I. Perreault and A. D. Rice as wind and wet roads kept many away. Gordon, Grast, and Brown rode to Nashua, Newburyport, and Providence respectively, with plans to run again next Sunday from Copley Square. Watson J. Walker set a new unpaced record from South Bramingham to Copley Square at 51 minutes and some seconds, noting potential for a faster time in better conditions.
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W. B. Handy
Fred I. Perreault
Malden
A. D. Rice
Winthrop
H. M. Gordon
Jamaica Plain
A. Grast
J. R. Brown
Lexington
Gordon
Nashua
N. H
Erreault
Rice
Newburyport
Grast
Brown
Providence
Copley Square
Watson J. Walker
South Bramingham
Walker
Electric welding of bicycle frames becomes commercially possible
Cleveland reports successful electric welding of complete bicycle frames after years of experiments. The method strengthens joints with stamped tubular reinforcements, cutting brazed costs and enabling nearly instantaneous heat with minimal tube risk. Riders and racers adjust as records and residencies shift.
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Cleveland
Harry Elkes
Harry
Reimer
Brockton
Eddie McDuffee
New Bedford
Elkes
Tom Cooper
Burche
Desgranges
Paris
Europe
McFarland
Fire destroys house in Dedham neighborhood
Fire at Ed ward Noble’s Greenlodge street home in Endicott section early today burned the dwelling and furniture, causing about 4000 in loss. The Noble family escaped, and the cause remains undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham
Edward Noble
Greenlodge Street
Endicott
Graves' Maryland Malt Whiskey Advised for Cough Relief
An old advertisement promotes Graves' Maryland Malt Whiskey as a cure for coughs. It claims the whiskey is pure, free of chemical aging, and mild, stimulating the circulatory system to aid nature and nutrition, with availability from licensed dealers and druggists.
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Graves
Maryland
Graves’ Maryland
International pace shines as Paris contests set new marks
Distances over a mile were tested amid the season withstand tests. International games at Paris highlighted metrical measurements and possible future standards. New marks emerged in most events, both at the world championship and in preparatory meets.
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Paris
Ex-Mayor Curtis Captures Live Deer on Moosehead Lake
Former Maine official Edwin V A Curtis travels with hunters near Moosehead Lake and recounts catching a swimming buck alive aboard the steamer Kineo rather than shooting it. The deer was hauled aboard and sent to Boston.
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Edwin VA. Curtis
Maine
Om Xhineo
Moosehead Lake
Kineo
Curtis
Lee Ee
Boston
Divorce Decree Sought For Kid McCoy Wife
In a day or two Kid McCoy's wife will receive a decree of absolute divorce the referee has recommended by court report. McCoy has disposed of his New York business interests and will likely live abroad keeping his boxing scandals private.
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Kid McCoy
McCoy
New York
Boxing News and Arrangements From Lynn and Pawtucket Fights
Boxing updates mention Tom Shaw and Sandy Ferguson arranging with Kirtland club manager Mose Hanson, Ferguson now managed by Alec McLean, both posting forfeits. Kid Parker denies Peter Jackson’s KO. Parker set to fight Joe Gans soon. Twin Sullivan starts training for Patsey Sweeney bout February 20 in Pawtucket, 15 rounds with Jack Sheehan referee. Possible Broderick vs Kearns in New England. Cohen seeks 115-pound opponents. manager D. McGill. Jim Jeffries set to meet Fitzsimmons Ruhlin or Sharkey on Wednesday. editors urge bidding reps ready to negotiate.
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Twin Sullivan
Patsey Sweeney
Pawtucket
Jack Sheehan
Tom Broderick
Tim Kearns
Lynn
New England
Kid Cohen
Harvey Phelps
Chelsea
Cohen
D. McGill
Congress Avenue
Jim Jeffries
Fitzsimmons
Ruhlin
Sharkey
Fitz
Jeffries
Baseball Averages for Season of 1900
President Nick Young of the National League released official playing statistics for the 1900 season. The report highlights fielding records for players with at least fifteen championship games, noting Hamilton of Boston as the highest local man and ranking ten on the batting list, Tenney sixth among first basemen, Collins fifth at third base, Long third best at shortstop, and Sullivan close second among catchers.
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Hamilton
Boston
Tenney
Collins
Long
Sullivan
Washington, D. C
Nick Young
National League of Baseball Clubs Today
Davis
New York
Dahlen
Brooklyn
Lon Oston
Oud
Wallace
St. Louis
Ageevee
Ely
Pittsburg
McCormick
Chicago
Corcoran
Cross
Philadelphia
Irwin
Cincinnati
Barry
Clingman
Fielders
Cog
Wagner
Eesses
Heidrick
Cee Louis
Thomas
Eeeees
Ir Om
Donovan
Se Louis
Jones
Selbach
Deeeses
Freeman
Kelley
Dillard
Hartzell
Cisns
Crawford, Cin
Stahl
Duffy
Boston Eeee
Beamort
Pitts
McCarthy
van Haltren
N. Y
G. P.O A. P.B.T.C Ct
Warner
Nee
Zimmer
Robinson
St. L
Donohue
Chance
O’connor
St L
Grady
Clarke
Bowerman
Douglass
Phil
Ae Name
Clu Waener
Flick
Keeler
Jos
Burkett
Lajoie
Hil
Neveee
Beckley
Dufty Erteeees
Stahlecevers
Tenney Eveeee Ees
Lowe
Nichols
Willis
Lewis
Three Way Fight for Cambridge Mayor Title Sparks Contest
Cambridge enters a three cornered mayoral race as Mayor Champlin declines renomination. Dickinson remains a candidate amid Wardwell and Doyle’s entries, with Dickinson backed by ex mayor Fortwell and ex officials Sands and Coolidge. Wardwell and Doyle tally strong followings as campaigns heat up and withdrawals loom.
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Cambridge
Edgar R. Champlin
Champlin
David T. Dickinson
Ickinson
Dickinson
Mayors Friends
Walter C. Wardwell
Board of Aldermen
William E. Doyle
Alvin F Ortwell
Frank E. Sands
Daniel 8. Coolidge
Wardwell
Doyle
Lively Ante-Caucus Contest In Somerville Mayoral Race
Somerville prepares for ante caucus campaign for the Republican mayoralty nomination with a seven ward contest. Edward Glines leads with a ticket in every ward while Charles A Grimmons and J Warren Bailey and Frank E Fitts campaign in multiple wards. Delegates and local offices including aldermen and school board seats are at stake.
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Somerville
Edward Glines
Charles A. Grimmons
J. Warren Bailey
Frank E. Fitts
Fitts
Tames FF. Reare
Lizzie Cummings Faces Charges After Kidnapping Girl
Lizzie Cummings of Fall River spent a night in a central station cell awaiting arraignment on assault, larceny, and false imprisonment charges for kidnapping 56 year old Mary Lizzie Plunkett. She wandered with the child to Providence drinking heavily before detectives found them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fal River
Lizzie Cummings
Central Police Station
Mary Lizzie Plunkett
Elizabeth Plunkett
Anawan Street
Enthusiastic East Boston Meeting Endorses Jacob Miller for Common Council
A large BEBHC gathering at Webster Hall East Boston supported Jacob W. Miller for Common Council with John L. Kelly as Alderman candidate. Joseph A. Conry led the forward-committee while Nathan Bloch presided. Present were H Goldberg and other civic leaders, plus Ward 2 committee members.
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BE. B. H. Educational Club
Jacob W. Miller
Commo Council
John L. Kelly
Joseph A. Conry
Webster Hall
Eas
Boston
Nathan Bloch
H. Goldberg
Tifereth Jacob Association
Max Quint
Ohel Jacob Congregation
Common Council
Goldberg
Elias Barkin
Louis A. Ginsburg
Charles Berman
John McGonigle
Abraham Alpert
Young Men's Social Club of
East Boston
Lower Webster Hall
Alen
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The
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Kraenzlein
A. C. Kraenzsbein
Pennsylvania
New York Athletic Club
United States
England
Arthur F. Duffrey
Alec” Grant
Meyers
Watertown
Edward Freeman
Nawspaappers
Curtis Safe
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Carruth Inman Eeenseeesreses
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Central
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Prospect
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Kernwood
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Hales
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Maiden
Bolewine
Towanda
Atwood
Glendon
Buxton
Brastow
Kernwoods
Middlesex
Hillilard
Bartlett
Kernwoo
Hernwood
Hancock
Franklin
Knowlton
Edwards Bruerton
Averages Jenkins
Giendon
Joel
Ee Marshall
Hove
Newtowne A
Towand
PricePants
Eclipse Pants Co
School ST
John
Wagner High Man
Bobby” Lowe
P. Chance
G.P. A. Eees Kelley
Bradley
McGann
Jennings
Ganzel
Delehanty Phil
Boston Eseee
Keister
Daly
Dolan
Murphy
Boston Eeeee
St. L & Br
Steinfeldt
Cin
McGraw
St Louis
Pitts Louis
Wolverton
Lively
Lizzie’ Cummings
Fall River
Educational Club
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