Winton Breaks Auto Records at Grosse Pointe Track
Alexander Winton of Cleveland shattered all one to ten mile automobile records at the Grosse Pointe track in Detroit. He ran a mile in 1:06 2-5 lowering Journier’s mark and completed 10 miles in 11:09 flat. He eclipsed Fournier’s six mile record and posted the fastest mile times across the ten miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Grosse Pointe
Alexander Winton
Cleveland
Henri Journier
Empire City
Winton
Fournier
Newark
4. G. Bayer
Buffalo
W. M. Perrett
ilHam F. Putnam
C. Arthur Benjamin
Syracuse
W. E. Metzger
J. W. McCree
Henry Ford
George Collister
Minor Leagues Seek Protections Under New Agreement
Delegates from minor leagues gathered at the Fifth Avenue Hotel to secure protections under the new national agreement after the old accord was abrogated by the National League. The meeting reviewed Chicago minutes and discussed salary limits and contract penalties, with a national board of arbitration empowered to levy penalties and suspend clubs or individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Association of Professional Baseball
Fifth Avenue
National League
P. T. Powers
Eeigesce
A. G. Doe
Dover
N. H
F. J. Lake
Lowell
Mass
P. H. Hurley
Worcester
George P. Cressey
Providence
R. I
I. J. Kearney
Concord
Meriden
Conn
W. J. Murray
John Kennedy
Bristol
Enn
Chicago
National Board of Arbitration
J. T. Hickey
St. Joseph
M. H. Sexton
Rock Island
Ill
J. H. O'Rourke
Bridgeport
James A. Hart
National
Bernard Dreyfuss
Pittsburg
A. J. Reach
Philadelphia
B. F. Shibe
Eheneat
Charles Comiskey
Chicago American
John Kilf
Harvard Ready for Indians
Harvard's practice before the game with the Indians was unusually severe two days before kickoff. Marshall at quarterback dazzled with two punt returns, 49 yards and a 30 yard kickoff return, while the varsity showed strong line play and steady gains. Some players sat out with injuries or were limited, but the team consistently moved the ball and maintained the lead over the scrub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Marshall
Soldiers Field
Parker
Kernar
McGrew
Ristine
MacMasters
Putnam
Mottley
Motley
Ory Thayer
Littig Blagden
Lyon
Waters Lee
Rainsford
Riggs Roberts
Sargent
Cry King
Roberts Barnard
R. Bevs
Force Cutts
Lawrence
Dodge
DL B
Ives Jones
Swann
R. H. Ho
Was Taylor
F B
Boyd Graydon
Mifflin
F. B
Maine Football Beats Tufts Seniors in Prep for Bowdoin Showdown
Maine remains undefeated this fall, paging through a 80-point margin across six games. Coach F Wells Farley leads the team with wins over Bates Colby and Harvard, while Tufts looms on Saturday as the next challenge in Brunswick’s season finale buildup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Maine
Tufts College
Tufts Oval
Maine
Bates
Harvard
Yale
Colby
F. Wells Farley
Maine Boys
Tufts
Bowdoin
Brunswick
Tuftsmen
Dedham A. A
Dedham
James Dunn
South Boston
Locust Street
Norwood A. A
Baker
Wells
Odenwalder
Foster
Westbury
Columbia A.C
Mystics
McLean Brothers Seek Six-Day Boston Race Permit
The McLean brothers seek a six day race permit from the N C A board of control to hold an event in Boston this winter at Park Square Garden. Training trips cover 20 to 30 miles daily with Nat Butler Will Stinson Alec and Hugh McLean and Charles McConnell among regulars. Nat and Hugh plan to compete in New York six day race with Alec McLean. Stinson aims to stay in shape. The Nantasket Beach track project faces delays due to distance fare and boat service. Next Wednesday the Rakahjak Wheelmen host their third annual entertainment and dance at Wheelock Hall led by W H McVicar B Scott and G Mullen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLean Brothers
N. C
Volodyovski Wins Sandown Fodds Stakes at Sandown Park
At Sandown Park during the autumn meeting William C. Whitney's Volodyovski ridden by J Relff won the Sandown Stakes. Transparency finished second while Dundonald with Maher aboard came in third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sandown Park
William C. Whitney
Volodyovski
J. Relff
Transparency
Dundonald
Maher
Harvard Freshman Football Names Leatherbee Captain
R. W. Leatherbee, from Hopkin gen School, has been elected captain of Harvard’s freshman football team. He played halfback on the eleven at Hopkin gen School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Leatherbee
Harvard
Leatherbee
Hopkingen
McGovern and Corbett Agree to 20 Round Title Bout
Terry McGovern the featherweight champion and Young Corbett of Denver signed for a 20 round championship contest on Thanksgiving Day in Hartford Connecticut before the Empire A. C. authorities. The match will headline the holiday program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Corbett
Hartford
New York
Terry McGovern
Denver
Conn
Empire A. C
Canoe Association to Discuss Rule Changes at Newton Meeting
At the American Canoe Association annual meeting in Newton the agenda includes relaxing sailing canoe restrictions, selecting a site island for the annual encampment, and naming an official organ. A dinner for the executive committee follows, with Sunday river sightseeing by steam launch on the Charles River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
American Canoe Association
Wabewawa
Woodland Park Hotel
Charles River
Oakley Club Foursomes in Watertown
In the Oakley Country Club invitation mixed foursomes 27 pairs entered. A. Fitzpatrick of the Arlington Club and Percy Dewey of Oakley posted the best net 76 after 109-33-76. L Barker of Wollaston and J G Thorp had the lowest gross 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
Oakley Country Club
Boston
Miss A. Fitzpatrick
Arlington Club
Percy Dewey
Oakley
Miss L
Lynn Company I Wins Eighth Regiment Rifle Shoot at Indian Hill
In gale conditions at Indian Hill, Company I of Lynn won the annual Eighth Regiment rifle shoot with 919 points out of 1125. Teammates included Companies D and B from Lynn and Everett, Gloucester, Beverly, Haverhill, Cambridge, Newburyport, Somerville, Lawrence, and others. The 50 yard revolver event was led by Lieutenant Clark of Company I with 51 points, and Lieutenant Lounsbury of Company C Cambridge was second with 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Indian Hill
Everett
Gloucester
Alem
Haverhill
Cambridge
Beverly
Newburyport
Somerville
Lawrence
Clark
Lounsbury
New Rules Adopted for Yacht Racing in Massachusetts
The Yacht Racing Association of Massachusetts met at Youngs with twenty delegates. New sail measurement rules apply to restricted classes, require entries for each class, and set area limits for mainsail and mait topsail. Balloon jibs near close hauled are banned and sail areas must be stamped. A new percentage-based championship rating was postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yacht Racing Association of Massachusetts
Young's
A. H. Higginson
Arthur T. Bliss
Veteran Cambridge teacher honored with reception
James 8. Barrell, veteran Cambridge schoolmaster, was honored at a reception last night by friends and former pupils. He recounts stories of the boys who once sat under his watchful eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Barrell
Cambridge
Horner
James 8S
Prominent Educator Mr Barrell Remembers Pupils Across States
The veteran Cambridge teacher Mr Barrell, aged about 75, reflects on 50 years in education and his influential pupils. He recalls Frye’s daughters and Governor Dingley’s son among former students and notes letters from old pupils. He plans winter trips funded by former pupils and still greets 800 scholars leaving school daily from 375 Broadway residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrell
Cambridge
Lewiston
Senator Frye
Dingley
Frye
Mr. Barrell
West
Plymouth
Broadway
Boxing Gossip Sparks Worcester Wrestling Controversy
In Worcester a dispute centers on matches and promoters limiting opponents. The column details offers and bets to force Lundin or Dwyer into a bout, with $100 and $500-a-side stakes, amid plans for Little Gilligan and other titled contests.
M'Coy Case Put Off To Next Thursday
In the equity session of the Superior Court the case of Andrew FE Watson versus Norman Selby Kid McCoy was postponed for one week at the request of McCoy’s counsel. The matter, involving about $500 including judgment and costs, will be heard next Thursday when all parties are ready for trial. Watson alleges he trained McCoy in 1896 for a fight with Jack Wilkes and was never paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M’coy
Andrew FE. Watson
Norman Selby
Kid McCoy
Equity
The
Superior Court
F. F. Sullivan
Watson
P. J. Casey
McCoy
Sullivan
Casey
Jack Wilkes
Irish Champion Maher to Box Jeffords in Baltimore Fight
Al Hereford of Baltimore has matched Peter Maher the Irish champion and Jim Jeffords of California to box 10 rounds in Baltimore on November 8. The bout is to be for a decision.
Syrian boarder attack leaves man near death
Abraham Carron a Syrian of Beach street staggered to Emergency Hospital after a neck wound severed a major artery. He was attacked by a fellow boarder during a quarrel with an Armenian guest over a 30 cent meal. The assailant Harshir fled. Carron's condition is serious but stable barring hemorrhage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Carron
Beach Street
Carron
Harshir
Ernsts Charges and School Board Battle in Boston
Boston letter writer John A. Brett objects to a Boston Post editorial on George A. O. Ernst and a school board vote. He defends Democratic members, accuses the Public School Association of campaigning, and demands a full impartial investigation of alleged fraud in electing a first assistant at Weston Street Primary School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
George A. O. Ernst
Weston Street
Boston Post
Miss Cunningham
Public School Association
Ernst
Boston Wi
Abraham
Baldwin
Boston
John A. Brett
Horticulturists Meet At Quincy House
Over 30 members of the Horticultural Club attended last night’s meeting in the Quincy House with Mr J A Pettigrew presiding. Guests included Thomas Hearn J MacConnell David Simpson L B Crow William Anderson J F Hatch J W Duncan and Philip Breitmeyer. The topic was Horticulture of the 20th Century and after dinner H Norton treasurer received a silver punch bowl for his 26th wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horticultural Club
Quincy House
J. A. Pettigrew
Messrs
Thomas Hearn
J. MacConnell
David Simpson
L. B. Crow
William Anderson
J. F. Hatch
J. W. Duncan
Philip Breitmeyer
Mr. H. Norton
Gilhrist Company Fire Brigade Holds First Annual Dinner
In the American House the Gilhrist Company fire brigade, a 20-member team, held its first annual dinner last night. Mr. Robert Heartz represented the firm and delivered an after dinner speech highlighting the event and company progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilhrist Company Fire Brigade
Robert Heartz
Fire brigade officers listed in the report
The text notes the good relations between the house and its employees and highlights officers of the brigade including William Mateer as chief, C F Jones as captain, and lieutenants J Calder and F Thrilby, with the feature prominent throughout the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mateer
C. F. Jones
J. Calder
F. Thrilby
Chicago banquet draws 600 firms for IMinors Manufacturers’ Association
About six hundred business firms attended the group’s annual banquet at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Chicago. John A. Kasson of Iowa delivered the sole speech on reciprocity, earning hearty applause from the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Iminors Manufacturers’ Association
Grand Pacific Hotel
John A. Kasson
Iowa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Comet
Amy
Winston Churchill
Washington Credit Company
Washington ST
Oakley Club
Lynn Company
Havana
Havana Herald
American Cigar CO. OF
N. Y
Corb, Aldrich & CO
Washington and
Kneeland Streets
J. 8
Salex Clothing
Brown Bros
Franklin ST
Washington Stranetin'sr
Tom Jenkins
Professor Lundin
Nick Elliot
Lundin
Elliot
el- Hot
Jenkins
Novroulah
Owever
Dwyer
Grell
Samuelson
Landin
Professor Dwyer
Gilligan
Chelsea
Joseph Cummings
Marley Chauson
Snarley
Matison
Buck
Elm Street
Spring Lane
England
Tommy Ryan
Rube Ferns
Ryan
Ferns
Tom O'Rourke
Charlie O'Rourke
Erns
Joe Choynski
Coakley
McAuliffe
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
Val. Blatz Brewing Co
Milwaukee
Shas. S. Gove & Co
Ceaters
Canal Si
Brett
Panama
Pearl
Union Hat Co
Hanover St., Cor. Union
Gilchrist Fire Brigade
Big Firm
Beckford
William Materr
Gudgist Company Fire Brigade
Kasson
Landen
R. A. Sanden
Tremont St
South End Green
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!