Stinson Cuts Cycle Records From Two To Eleven Miles
Brockton October 24 bicycle records set by Will Stinson at Shoe City oval. He rode two to eleven mile distances, aiming for the hour mark but wind halted progress after six miles. First mile in 1:24.8, two miles in 2:61.2, stride faster than Elkes’s record. Stinson planned to attempt the hour again tomorrow or Friday with Elkes and pacers watching.
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Brockton
Stinson
Shoe City Oval
McCann
Tidden
Elkes
McDuffee
Champion
Tenzler
Gately
Bicycle notes on Stinson Moran chase and indoor season
Brockton track owner Toyal Barton plans a twenty five mile pace between Will Stinson and James Moran as Elkes delays his hour record. Riders seek the record to gain more races and indoor season leverage, with Stinson eyeing a hard indoor program and a repeat attempt this Saturday. Marguerite Marguerite Gast’s long distance marks prompt Mrs Lindsay to target 100 miles elsewhere in New York State. California tracks attract a winter boom, Worcester cyclists head to Boston, and local clubs plan events including a bicycle dance in Dorchester November 2. J. B., Cambridge paced with windshield, 1:19, no official record unpaced.
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Toyal Barton
Brockton
Will Stinson
James F. Moran
Mr. Barton
Harry Elkes
Stinson
Elkes
Flkes
Jack Prince
Jane Windsay
Marguerite Gast
Lindsay
New York State
Miss Gast
Mrs. Lindsay
California
Pacific Slope
Worcester
Boston
Vernon B. C
Tiger Roadsters
Bloomfield Hall
Dorchester
W. F E. Tenzler
Broad Brook
Conn
Garden
J. B
Cambridge
Rallies for Naphen Tonight
Four rallies planned in Wards 12 17 18 and 19 to back Congressman Naphen with the candidate and many political figures on the slate including Warner Steck Conry Fitzgerald Osgood Ramsdell Dennison Curley Flynn Curley McCarthy Mansfield Winters Kelcher Garrity and others. Ward presiding officers include Alderman Doyle in Ward 12 Ex Alderman OToole in Ward 18 Timothy McCarthy in Ward 17 and Ambrose Woods in Ward 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naphen
John Dewitt Warner
New York
Charles T. Steck
Pennsylvania
Joseph A. Conry
John F. Fitzgerald
William N. Osgood
Joseph A. Dennison
W. T. A. Fitzgerald
John J. Mansfield
James A. Win
Death by own action verdict for Samuel Naphen
Medical Examiner Draper rules death by own action in the case of Samuel Naphen aged years of 138 Kneeland Street. He was found dead in his tailoring shop on the third floor of 687 Washington Street where three gas jets had been turned on. No motive is identified.
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Draper
Samuel Naphen
Kneeland Street
Naphen
Washington Street
Sealed verdict in Obery versus Lander opens in Cambridge court
A sealed verdict for Robert Obery of Everett versus Wentworth V Lander of Newton was opened in Middlesex County Superior Civil Court East Cambridge yesterday. It was an action in contract and awarded the plaintiff $4240.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Obery
Everett
Wentworth
Deer open season prompts many hunters in Manchester
Manchester Vermont October 24 reports indicate the deer season is open and several deer have already been shot nearby. Hunters are drawn by news of abundant game with partridges and woodcock also plentiful this season.
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Manchester
Will of Sarah Fletcher Bequeaths to Local Unitarian Bodies
Probate records reveal Sarah Fletcher's will bequeathing to the Third Religious Society in Dorchester the Unitarian Association the Unitarian church at Roslindale and the Noor Day Rest for Working Girls at 45 Temple Street. Harry Rosa named executor.
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Sarah Fletcher
Third Religious Society
Dorchester
Unitarian Association
Unitarian Church
Roslindale
Noom Day
Temple Street
Harry Rosa
Eight clubs form new major league plan in 1900s
The Evening Bulletin reports a revived American League plan with eight clubs including Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Brooklyn St Louis Detroit Chicago and one West club. Managers named for several teams with Brooklyn supplying three. Ban Johnson says Washington Baltimore clubs to start next season and plans for New York Philadelphia teams.
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Philadelphia
Evening Bulletin
American Baseball League
Baltimore
Washington
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Detroit
Chicago
Hugh Jennings
Kelly
Love Cross
McGraw
Ban Johnson
American League
Washington Today
New York
Miss Grace Keyes Wins Semi Final in Boston Women’s Golf
Grace Keyes of Concord defeated Elizabeth Porter of Oakley 5 up 4 to play in the Boston Woman’s Golf Association tournament at Oakley, Water Town, advancing to the finals to meet Harriott Curtis. Curtis won by default from Gertrude Fiske due to illness.
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Grace Keyes
Concord
Elizabeth S. Porter
Oakley
Woman’s Golf Association of Boston
Oakley Course
Watertown
Harriott Curtis
Miss Curtis
Gertrude Fiske
Fiske
Miss Keyes
Miss Keyes Dormie
Hotes
Miss Porter
Mrs. Zerrahn
Siseaeaes
Uae
Peeca Babieees Cease
Ccas TA Se
Ten Eyck to Continue Dental Studies in City
Edward H. Ten Eyck will stay in the city for dental studies amid rumors of a NAAC investigation into his absence from last summer’s New York single shell championship. He had a muscle strain in the four oared event that prevented rowing singles.
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Edward H. Ten Eyck
National Association of Amateur Oarsmen
New York
Massachusetts
Worcester
Toledo Yachting Association
Toledo Yachtsmen
Madison Squage Garden
Boston
Automobile Club of America
Arrest of 3-year-old for check endorsement charge
Carmello Malgeri of 94 Kneeland Street was arrested Tuesday by Special Officers William Allen and Conway of Station 4. He faced a charge connected to forging an endorsement on a check drawn on Jordan Marsh & Co and payable to Vincent Blasi.
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Carmello Malgeri
Kneeland Street
William Allen and Conway
Station 4
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Vincent Blasi
American jockeys win four straight at Newmarket meeting
London October 24 four straight wins by American jockeys opened the Newmarket Houghtons meeting today.
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London
Newmarket
Twin Sullivan vs Tom Broderick tops Kirtland card tonight
Boston’s Twin Sullivan meets Yonkers fighter Tom Broderick in a featured bout at Kirtland Athletic Club. Broderick, in top form after recent rivalries with Matthews Connolly and McPartland, arrives with a bold wagering push as his manager Billy Roche predicts victory.
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Kirtland Athletic Club
Twin Sullivan
Tom Broderick
Yonkers
N. Y
Matty Matthews
Eddie Connolly
Kid McPartland
Broderick
Billy Roche
Sullivan Foresees Victory In Tough Contest
John Twin Sullivan declares confidence in his form and readiness for a stubborn duel. He asserts no excuses if defeated and predicts a sure verdict despite the challenge from his opponent.
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Broderick
John (Twin) Sullivan
Brisk Brag by Boxer Tom Broderick on Sullivan Bout
Tom Broderick predicts a clear victory in a forthcoming fight against Sullivan. He claims Sullivan is highly regarded but believes his own experience and form will prevail within the limit. Broderick asserts he would not travel this distance unless confident of success.
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Sullivan
Tom Broderick
Records of the Men and Sullivan Connolly bouts
A boxing record listing wins and draws for fighters including J Whiteman J Fitzpatrick Dave Nelligan Charley Secarville Young Shar key and Billy Payne. It notes Sullivan Connolly losses and Twin draws plus multiple longer bouts ending with Kirtland Club victory and a long list of defeated opponents with various rounds and times.
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J. Whiteman
Roxbury
J. Fitzpatrick
Newton
Riverside B. C
Dave Nelligan
North Cambridge
Charley Secarville
Boston
Young Sharkey
California
Fred Friedler
Philadelphia
J. D’arcy
B. Butler
Lynn
Martin Reilly
Fall River
Riverside B
Twin
Connolly
Frank Tyson
Kirtland Club
Boxing Gossip Clears Patsey Sweeney Manager Claim
A letter from L. H. Benton dated October 28 1900 asserts he is Patsey Sweeney's sole manager for over a year. He challenges any lightweight 136 to 186 pounds, Frank Irne preferred, and notes Sweeney’s past record justifies issuing the challenge.
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Patsey Sweeney
Manchester
Sweeney
Hotel Victoria
L. H. Benton
Danny Duane
Frank Irne
Duane
Boston Sporting Saloon Notes on Boxers and Matches
The column reviews young fighters and wagers, noting 19 year old Duane’s rising status and recent wins over Cleary, Burke, and Watson. It includes fan letters, challenge offers, backers for Alfie Edwards and Kid Haley, and a look at ringside managers and aspiring boxers seeking bouts in Boston and beyond.
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Tommy Cleary
Harry Burke
Philadelphia
Andy Watson
Duane
John J. Mack
Lynn
Bryan
McKinley
James J. Corbettt
United States
Boston
Howard
Dan Ryan
Corbett
Jeffries
Brady
Lon Houseman
Houseman
Bill Naughton
Agin
Irty-Tree
MecGovern
Naughton
Sam Harris
McGovern
Bill
Alfie Edwards
Peront
Kid Haley
John Hanson
Young Hanson
John F. McCall
Mr. Daniels
News Stand
Gould's Hotel
J. H
East Boston
Sporting Folkitor
the Gazette
St. John
N. B
Kirtland Club
B. H. Benton
Roy Roy
Next defender of America's Cup linked to New York Yacht Club syndicate
The Journal and Advertiser reports a syndicate of about ten leading New York Yacht Club members will own the next cup defender. Key figures include Louis Cass Ledyard and August Belmont, with possible backing from William K. Vanderbilt, John Jacob Astor, and J. Pierpont Morgan. A full syndicate list may be revealed at the club's next meeting.
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New York
Journal and Advertiser
Shamrock
New York Yacht Club
Harry Payne Whitney
Herman B. Duryea
Newport Yachtsmen
John Jacob Astor
J. Pierpont Morgan
W. Butler Duncan, Jr
Soene
Challenger's Cup Bids Stale Theories and Lipton Remarks
London reports on possible Shamrock makeover with steel bronze and aluminum rumored. Sir Thomas Lipton denies seeking a six hour race limit and says he suggested nothing beyond a possible option. He praises current races as satisfactory and declines further comment on the future.
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London
Thomas Lipton
New York Yacht Club
Sir Thomas
Harvard Football Practice Quietly Builds for Indians Game
Harvard's varsity began secret practice yesterday behind a fence with censoring of reports. Coach Lewis's team showed improved lines and faster play, with Burnett and Deven's standouts. Kendal and others nursed injuries as the squad prepared for a tough defense against the Indians and Pennsylvania.
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Harvard
Eaton
Burnett
Lewis
E. Kendall
Indians
Pennsylvania
Yale
Big Doucette
Roberts
Donald
Lawrence
Shaw
Bouve
Barnard
Lee
Waters
Devens
Kendall
Daly
Kneke
Stillman
Ellis
Phillips Andover Defeats Yale Freshmen 5 to 0
Phillips Andover beat Yale freshmen 5 to 0 at Andover on October 24. Stoddard powered a first half touchdown after a yard-line surge, and Andover dominated with a kicking game thereafter. Notable Andover players included Burke Cates Owiley Stoddard Levine and the Yale standouts were Winston Rafferty Cross Donahue O’Neil and Patterson.
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Andover
Phillips Andover
Yale
Stoddard
Yala
Burke
Cates
Owiley
Levine
Winston
Rafferty
Cross
Donahue
O'Neil
Patterson
R. G
Winslow Sumner
Q. B. Stoddard
Crosa Owsley
R. H Seen
Donahue Levine
Pererarire F. B
Jennings
Burdett College Rout Cambridge M T T in 10–0 Victory
Burdett College defeated Cambridge Manual Training School 10 to 0 on Franklin field in a short game. The 15 minute halves featured touchdowns by Lewis and Sanford. Officials included umpire Knowlton and timekeeper Wells with an attendance around 300.
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Burdett College
Cambridge Manual Training School
Franklin Field
Cambridge
M. T. Tuttle
Sanford
R. E
Holden
Herris Derry
R. T
Emynons
Ped Gate R
Woodbury Parthg
Cinceses Bots
Arate
Payra
Carrick Sra
Bernie Ececelae
R. G
Fletcher Cato
Race l. T
Hobart
Stewart Ostrander
Freeman
Peei Cde Bs
Mark Marshall
Q. D
Cessesceeveee Serees
Q. B
R. H
Bullock
Gridiron stars spar and pens bend to Philadelphia bouts
In Annapolis Georgetown gridiron clash Russell Simith and Neers clash. all were sent out. Penn sylvania may field strongest eleven. Quakers’ defense stalls Columbia to under thirty yards in fifty minutes. Heffelfinger guides Yale, Taussig aids Cornell for Princeton. Davis at Princeton injures knee. Truxton Hare hailed as top all rounder. Ryan coaches West Division Chicago. Sanford praises Columbia. Penn team to Boston Oct 31, quartered at Auburndale. Chicago reshapes backfield for Iowa tilt. Brown wrenches knee but expects return. Dorchester Heights A A and Frank in A A seek 135 lb games Wednesdays. Y M C A Cathedral set opener at Franklin Field 3:50. Crescent A A has open dates.
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Russell
Georgetown
Simith
Neers
Navy
Pennsylvania
Quakers
Columbia
Heffelfinger
Yale
Taussig
Cornell
Percy Maughton
Princeton
Ralph Davis
Andover
Princston
Truxton Hare
McCracken
John Ryan
North Adams
Williams
Chicago
Sanford
University of Pennsylvania
Boston
Auburndale
Cambridge
Iowa
Brown
Dorchester Heights
A. A
Frank
A.A
KR. J. Murphy
Fourth Street
South
Cathedral Y. M. G. A
University City
Franklin Field
Crescent A. A
Daly Cousins Football Wonders at Harvard and Princeton
Three Daly brothers headline a football lineage rivaling the Poes of Princeton with Harvard lines featuring Captain Charles Daly, QB David Daly, and sophomore Leo Daly. Leo, small and fast, shines as a backfield tackler and dodger, drawing praise from freshman and sophomore games, and may contend for the quarter position next year.
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Poes
Princeton
Dalys
Harvard
Hallowells
Lawrences
Charles Daly
David Daly
Leo Daly
Roberts
Concord Artillery Seeks Opponent for October 27 Match
On their home grounds they seek to fill weight 125 pounds and offer half expenses for fifteen men. Address J. C. Loughlin 20 Broadway South Concord Mass Theodore Smith Concord Mass. The Newton A A second team aims to settle supremacy with Upper Falls A A in a Thanksgiving game for 25 dollars. Address Thomas H. Matthews Newton A A second eleven Newton. Worcester Tech seeks a game with MIT as they have a good team.
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J. C. Loughlin
Broadway
South
Boston
Concord Artillery
Concord
Theodore Smith
Corncord
Mass
Newton A. A
Upper Falls
A. A
Thomas H. Matthews
Newton
Worcester Tech
Worcester School
Crowds Pack Evening Concert Action at Imperial Theatre
More than 10 000 people attended the evening program featuring overtures and airs by Haydn Westinger Demare and Sousa. The event showcased cornet and trombone solos plus scenic pieces from Meyer Hemund and Amalie. Performances included works by Offenbach Wagner and Clark with selections from The Greek Slave The Viking and Sheridan's Ride.
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Hayden-Westinger
Caryll “Dervish Chorus
Orphe Aux Enfers
Offenbach
Cornet
Nss
Wagner
Sheridan
Sousa
Sousa Concert Draws 20000 At Mechanics Hall Exposition
John Philip Sousa and his band performed to packed crowds at Mechanics Hall last evening as the exposition neared its close. The magnetism of Sousa attracted large seats filled from balcony to stage. Encore numbers drew hearty greetings and about 20,000 samples were distributed. The Cigarmarkers Union No. 97 handed out matchbox giveaways promoting organized labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Philip Sousa
Mechanics’ Hall
Sousa
Union No. 97
Miss Emmerton Wins Net Score in Salem Golf Club Event
Salem Oct. 24 A women's 18 hole medal handicap was played at Salem Golf Club with prizes for best gross and net scores. Miss Emmerton won the net score prize and Miss Pousland took the gross prize with the first sign scores qualifying for the club championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakley Country Club
Louise Harding
J. B. Fletcher
Margaret Curtis
T. P. Curtis
Oakley Club
Miss Curtis
Salem
Salem Golf Club
Emmerton
Pousland
Alberto Brought Back for Springfield Murder Trial
Italian suspect Charles Alberto known as a legend in the Hol yoke murder case was transported from Sydney C B last night by Inspector J S Wright of Springfield. He will be taken to Springfield on the early morning train to await trial for the Sept. 1 killing.
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Charles Alberto
Holyoke
Sydney
C. B
J. S. Wright
Springfield
Alberto
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John (Twin
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Billy Sharp
Willie Keefe
Frank Casey
Paddy Fenton
Otto Sfeloff
Mike Leonard
Joe Handler
Eddie Hayes
Martin Larkins
Joe Flaherty
Frank Collier
Jerry Reidy
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Tony Gardella
Joe Mullens
Jack Delaney
Charlie McKeever
Billy Vernon
M. Farraher
James J. Corbett
Kennedy
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Challenger's Construction
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Goodness
Emerson
U.S
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