Norfolk Cycle Leads Local Bowling League After Close Win
Norfolk Cycle tops the Massachusetts Amateur Bowling League after a narrow victory over Review. Commercial and Les Miserables of Lowell share second place, with several teams bunched in fourth. Melrose A C leads Intercub with four straight wins as Oxford and Gendon vie for top in billiards. Nine Hundred Ninety-ninth Artillery struggles, yet City League near race tight with four teams tied for first.
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Massachusetts
Norfolk
Les Miserables
Lowell
Chelsea
Old Belfry
Melrose A. C
Merose
Oxford
Gendon
Kernwood
Reading
Artillery
Columbia
Jackson
Sherman
Inman
Boylston
Bowlers Battle in Mercantile League Standings Tight
In the Mercantile League a tight race unfolds as Brown Durrell Co and Batchelder Lincoln Co share a dead heat in games won. North Fiske Co sits undefeated with two wins while Bradford Thomas Co trails, and the weekly averages list the team standings.
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Mercantile League
Brown, Durrell & Co
Batchelder, Lincoln & Co
Thirdeam
North, Fiske & Co
Bradford
Thomas Co
Brown, Durrell Co
WOT Batchelder
Lincoln Co
North, Fiske & Co Eversecce
SODT
Dennison Mfg
Seeneed
slodgett-Ordway-Weber Ee
Clapp & Tilton
Boston Dry Goods Co
Walker-Stetson-Sawyer
New England News Co
Pierce
Proctor
Tapley
Brownh
Smith
Keating Dalton O
Sone
Phelan
Donovan Eeenee
Sol Proctor
Brown
Mith Tapley
Itapley Serene
Meyers Team Leads Candlepin League Standings
The Meyers team of Cambridge maintains the lead in the candlepin league as the season progresses. Only Lenox and Quincy have yet to win a contest, while McDonough of Murray & Irwin's stands strongest in the individual averages. Averages follow.
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Cambridge
Lenox
Quincy
McDonough
Murray & Irwin’s
Hannaford
H’donough
M.&i
Whitney
Delano
Meg
Rogers
Jam
Cummings
Farrell
Purrington
Ross
Olins
Mar Coleens Dickerman
McKee
Folsom
Scannell
Barry
St Nayson
Flanders
McO
Sir Bheafe
Hill
Mansfield
Jef
Sewer
Mackin
Bynner
Hickey
Mey
Kersey
Cogan
Ee Bean
Floyd
Col
Clack
Sullivan
Censo
Donnelly
Paterson
Lenno
Russell
J. W. Bean
McGrath
Duffy
St. J
Donn Ae Marchant
Nlane
Manning
Riley
Paige
B .Eswet
Pins Meyers
Boston
Eeeevenes
Murray '& Tw
Sentral
Massachusetts Amateur League Interclub Schedule
The report lists multiple interclub matches across cities, naming teams such as Jamaica Club, Mercantile Library Association, Old Dorchester, Dorchester Central, and Rexford alleys venues. It notes a winter series opener between Mercantile Library Association and Jamaica Club on Brookline street alleys with games planned through March 5, all within city limits on the south side.
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Massachusetts
Salem
Old Belfry
Melrose Highlands
Norfolk D. C
Commercial
Les Miserables
Dorchester Central
Jamaica
Mercantile Library Association
Brookline
Old Dorchester
Dudley Association
Casino
Highland
Cadman Club
Glendon
Reading
Jeffries
Melrose
Central
Lynn
Kernwood
Waltham
Newtowne
Charlestown
Meyers
South Boston
Carruth
Hub
Lenox
McCarthy's
Quincy
Prospect
Columbia
Jefferson
St. James
Jamieson
Murray & Irwin's
McCarthy
Carruth’s
Sherman
Roxbury
Murray & Irwin
Cambridgeport
Middlesex
Winnisimmer
Roslindale
Boston College
Metropolitan
Rexford
Maroh
Dorchester
Water polo gains favor with big New York clubs
The piece notes water polo as a winter favorite among New York clubs and cites matches and players including Fred Ingraham and Frank Clune in Charlestown. It also mentions other sports moves and local notices from New England to Buffalo and Rochester.
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New York
Fred Ingraham
New England
Frank Clune
Sullivan's Room
Charlestown
Cornell
Lehmann
Harvard
John D. Dunn
England
Jake Gaudaur
W. H. Barry
Thames
Bill Lange
Chicago
Pacific Coast
Buffalo
Rochester
Selee
West
Boston
Hot Springs
New York Baseball Club
Tom Mack
Bradford Boat Club
James McKenna
Cambridge
Cotillon Hall
Mechanics’ Building
Roanoke Social and Athletic Club
West End
Sullivan's Hand To Be Retired On Trust Fund Benefit
Plans for a major benefit at the Broadway Athletic Club in New York aim to raise over 100000 for John L Sullivan. Pugilists and sportsmen across the nation back a trust that will provide income for Sullivan while preserving the principal. Prominent supporters from Boston Chicago and beyond pledge help and ticket donations for a one-night sparring event featuring Sullivan and former rivals.
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Jonn L. Sullivan
Uin
Post
Galvin
Sullivan
America
Mike Donovan
John L
Broadway Athletic Club
New York
New
Dorchester
New York Sunday World
World
John L. Sullivan
Mr. Donovan
London
United States
Donovan
Samuel C. Austen
Tom O’rourke
Boston
Austen
James J. Corbett
Joe B. Choynski
Chicago
Martin Dowling
Boxers Shakeups and Promised Fights Across Cities
Boxing notes reveal Dick O'Brien likely to sign with Dan Creedon in New York after abandoning a Walcott bout amid rumors of quitting. Marlboro Club bids tied to O'Brien’s moves. O'Rourke denies involvement. Other bouts include Slavin vs Armstrong, Rose vs Melkeek, and Leon vs Sullivan spark. Upcoming cards feature Pedlar Palmer, Ernie Stanton, and Kid McCoy’s South Africa plans.
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New York City
Dan Creedon
Joe Walcott
O’brien
Tom O’rourke
O’rourke
Marlboro Athletic Club
Walcott
New York
O'Rourke
Boston
Certan
Maine
Creedon
Tim Sullivan
Cambridge
John Madden
Waltham
Father Scully
Philadelphia
Spike Sullivan
Tom Early
Frank Dunn
Frank P. Slavin
Davies
Bob Armstrong
Union Park A. C
Slavin
Armstrong
Walter Johnson
Joe Lannon
Boston Tommy
Jimmy Rose
Jack Melkeek
Bob Fitzsimmons
Dave Sullivan
Caspar Leon
Billy Langton
Frank O'Neil
Charles Connelly
Chicago
Connolly
Pennsylvania
Leslie Pearce
Peter Maher
Pittsburg
Penn
Kid’? Lavigne
Charley McKeever
San Francisco
National Sporting Club
London
Palmer
Ernie Stanton
Paddy Fenton
Tom Moriarty
America
Harley McKeever
Nick Burley
Frank Purcell
Billy Smith
Peter Jackson
Dublin
Ireland
Maher
Letter from Prof Shaw on Corbett boxing skills
The renowned boxing authority and instructor Prof Shaw sent a letter to Corbett describing his skill in lucid detail, and the publication reproduces the note in facsimile for readers.
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Corbett
New Harvard Captain Norman Cabot Leads Next Season
Harvard selects Norman Cabot end as captain for the 1896 football team as Harvard Yale athletic relations may resume next year. Cabot rose from Brookline High to Harvard and became a fixture after replacing an injured captain in the Yale game. He previously played halfback on his class team and returned to end after an injury during fall training.
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Harvard
Yale
Wrightington
Murphy
Norman Cabot
Brookline High
Bob Emmons
Cabot
Pennsylvania
Princeton
Yale Captain Prospective on Varsity Eleven Tackle
The report highlights Yale captain hopeful James Otis Rodgers a 20 year old tackle with 172 pounds and 5 feet 11 inches. He is described as in good running condition and of strong physique with blonde hair. Rodgers is noted as a skilled oarsman and Henley crew member. He resides in Toledo Ohio.
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Yale
James Otis Rodgers
Rodgers
Cabot
Harvard
Henley
Toledo
Cripples Are Home After Harvard Victory
Twe defeated Harvard eleven and substitutes left Philadelphia on a midnight train, arriving in Boston at 7am. The cripples Shaw Wrightington and Dunlop appeared recovered from the prior day's fight and returned to Cambridge or home. Captain Wrightington and new Captain Cabot rode to Brookline.
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Twe
Harvard
Philadelphia
Boston
Providence
Shaw
Wrightington
Dunlop
Cambridge
Cabot
Brookline
Football Notes Preview Thanksgiving Games Across Boston Area
Brookline High faces Happy tomorrow. Noddle Island and East Boston Rowing Association elevens meet on Thanksgiving at Wood Island. Eglestons lose to Boylston A C 4 to 0 at Franklin Park. Seneca of Carlisle Indian injured in Cincinnati. Captain Chapman seeks Thanksgiving game for Oliver Ditson eleven. B A A leaves for Chicago at 10 30 with John Graham. meet Chicago A A next Saturday. Soldiers Field clash pits R H Whits against Houghton Henderson store team in Cambridge. Mills, Metoxen listed with sizes and heights.
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Brookline High
Noddle Island
East Boston Rowing Association
Wood Island
Eglestons
Boylston A. C
Franklin Park
Seneca
Carlisle Indian
Cincinnati
Chapman
Oliver Ditson
Chicago
Albany
John Graham
Chicago A. A
Harvard
R. H. Whits Boys
Houghton & Henderson
Soldiers Field
Cambridge
G. L. Millard
Boston
Bemis Pierce
Jonas Metoxen
Bradford Club Plans New Four Oared Boat
At a Cambridge meeting the Bradford Club discussed next year’s crews and arrangements. A new four oared boat will be built. Joe Maguire, praised as America's best senior oarsman, will have a new single boat built by Davey this winter. Joe will train once the river ice clears. Annual officers elections are set for next Sunday.
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Bradford Club
Cambridge
Joe Maguire
America
Davey
Joe
Suffolk Interclub League forms with cycling schedule
Yesterday in Charlestown the Suffolk Interclub League of Bicycle Clubs organized and adopted a schedule for bowling billiards pool and whist. Clubs include Suffolk B C Boston Suffolk Club Chelsea Chelsea C C Charles town C G Alter Ego Berkeley C C Everett Wheelmen and Dorchester Wheelmen.
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Charlestown
Suffolk Interclub League of Bicycle Clubs
Suffolk B. C
Boston
Suffolk Club
Chelsea
Chelsea C. C
Charlestown C. G
Berkeley C. C
Everett Wheelmen
Dorchester
Sudbury Street
Granite City Wheelmen
Quincy
Music Hall
Atlantic
Memorial Congregational Church
E. C. Stearns & Co
C. L. Razoux
Ben Hurs
Captain Handy
Hardihood
Newburyport
Hamilton Woods
George Peabody
Mr. Handy
Massachusetts and Waltham Lead In Bowling Tournament Standings
Both Massachusetts and Waltham have won three games each in the Associated Cycling Clubs tournament. The Rovers lead in pins but win margins vary. FP C C underperforms while Massachusetts B C shows strength. eleven weeks remain with several clubs still capable of catching up.
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Massachusetts
Waltham
Rovers
FP. C. C
Massachusetts B. C
Gaelic Football Match Set for Somerville YMCA Grounds
O Connell and Garryowen Gaelic football teams agreed on a $150 stake for a 3 pm Thanksgiving Day clash at Somerville YMCA grounds. Referee Joseph Gallagher of Quinsigamond will oversee two 30 minute halves with a 15 minute intermission as Worcester supporters predict a state defining contest.
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O'Connell
Garryowen
Somerville Y. M. C. A
New England
Joseph Gallagher
Quinsigamond
Worcester
O’connells
Cambridge
Ferris Wheel Inventor George W G Ferris Dies
George W G Ferris died at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg after a week of typhoid fever. Born in Galesburg Illinois he graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and founded G W G Ferris & Co. In 1893 he conceived the Ferris wheel, a centerpiece of the World's Fair in Chicago, bringing him fame and fortune.
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Pittsburg
Penn
George W. G. Ferris
Mercy Hospital
Ferris
Galesburg
Ill
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy
N. Y
G. W. G. Ferris & Co
Warship Philadelphia Prepares Swift Run to Callao
The United States cruiser Philadelphia, coaling at San Francisco, crowded with fuel aboard, will likely sail tomorrow for Callao. Officials report a thorough coverhauling and no planned stops, aiming for a high speed voyage to break the record.
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San Francisco
United States
Philadelphia
Callao
Boston to Chicago and New York Train Schedules
No. 7 first class coaches to Albany and beyond. various trains from Boston to Chicago Cincinnati St Louis and New York with sleeping and dining cars. Times include 8:30 A M Sundays. 10:30 A M daily. 2 P M daily. 3 P M Sundays. 7:15 P M daily. 11 P M Saturdays. 9 A M Sundays. 4 P M daily. Tickets and info via city office or Kneeland Street station.
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Big Four
Michigan Central R. R
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NEW York Limited
Kneeland St
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