Prince Alert Sets New World Record at Memphis Race
In Memphis Driving Park racing, Prince Alert defeated Sir Albert S in a half mile match for 12000 dollars per side, clocking 57.34 seconds to establish a new world record, beating the previous 1:00.14 mark by 6.8 seconds, with Sir Albert S breaking late and Prince Alert winning by three lengths.
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Memphis
Tenn
Prince Alert
Sir Alberts
Sanders
Sir Albert S
Sir Albert
Audubon Bay
Maxine
Fanny Dillard
Ferino
Lord Derby
the Monk
Prince Edward Island Association Dance at Corinthian Hall
The Prince Edward Island Association will hold a whist party and dance at Corinthian Hall located at 1651 Washington Street tomorrow evening.
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Prince Edward Island
Corinthian Hall
Washington Street
Harvard Football Secret Practice Amid Hard Game With Brown
Harvard's football team held a secret practice after a tough loss to Brown. Six starters joined the lineup while five rested not due to injuries. The session was far from brilliant with the squad failing to execute cleanly and fumbling marring play. The announced lineup listed players across guard end tackle and back positions, highlighting a cautious return to form after the prior contest.
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Harvard
Brown
Varsity
Clark
Matthews
MacDonald
O'Connell Wright
Shea
Dana Palen
T .E
Montgomery Noyes
Q. de
Parker Knowles
R. H
Dodge
Foster Hurley
Putnam
H. B
Leonard Piper
Harrison
F. B
South End rivals Roxbury schools clash at grounds
Today's big clash features High and Latin at South End as Latin seeks to repeat season upset over High. Coach lord at Nentury High has praise after a strong week, while Chisholm becomes captain of Dovchester Fligh. End stands for Pennsylvania game loom at Soldiers Field amid large seat applications.
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South End
Roxbury
High
Latin
Lord
Northwestern College
Nentury High
Chisholm
Dovchester Fligh
Tucker
Pennsylvania
Soldiers ‘Field
Cambridge
Penneylvania
Bucknell
Harvard
Big King
Franklin Field
Liloyd
King
C. I
W. T.harvard
Yale
Soldiers Field
Campbell
Gould Yale
Humphrey McCarron
Boston Ollege
Dorchester A. A
McCarren
Dorchester High
Charley Daly
Newton
Somerville
Herman Cramer
Boston College
Whalen
Volkmann
Portmouth
City Gym Classes Schedule for Boston Readers
The Boston bath department outlines gymnasium class times at D Street in South Boston East Boston Paris Street Ward 9 Ward 19 and Tyler Street gyms. Classes run for women men girls boys and infants with sessions each weekday and on Saturdays, listing times such as 4:30 p m 10 30 a m and 8 p m across locations.
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Sir
Bath Department
City of
Boston
D Street
South
East Boston Gymnasium
Paris Street
East Boston
Ward
Ward 19
Tyler Street
Munroe Wins Pookapoag Cup With Net 181 At Ponkapoac
The two day Heosie-Whistek Hinks event at Pookapoag ended with W. C. Munroe of Winthrop Golf Club capturing the cup on a net of 181 and the best gross score of 157. R. B. Lard of Heosie-Whistek was runner up with a net 143 and T Briggs of Lexington had the second best gross at 170. High winds Saturday limited low scores but play improved today.
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W. C. Munroe
Winthrop Golf Club
R. KB Lard
ieosie-Whistek
T. Briggs
Lexington
McGraw Announces Signing List For New York Club
Manager Mc Graw of the New York baseball club names signed players for next season including Mathewson McGin nity L Taylor Miller Cronin Bowerman Bresnahan Warner Robinson and others with Burkett receiving a substantial advance check. He contends Ban Johnson's Chicago list is misleading and Brooklyn officials deny Keeler joining the rival. Pittsburg executives also dispute Leach Conroy and Smith joining the American league project for New York City.
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New York
McGraw
New York Baseball Club
Mathewson
McGinnity
L. Taylor
Miller
Cronin
Bowerman
Bresnahan
Warner
Boston American
Robinson
McGann
Smith
G. Davis
Chicago
Elberfeld
Detroit
van Haltren
Brown
Dunn
Lauder An Mertes
Ebbitts
Brooklyn
Keeler
Barney Dreyfus
Harry Pulliam
Pittsburg
Leach
Conroy
Ban Johnson
Baseball contracts and indictments mix in looming league lobs
History repeats as the American and National leagues clash over next season players. Johnson’s men press, while Folly and Mullen face an Indiana grand jury indictment for taking advance money. Ferris and Parent defend Boston deals as Cincinnati officials push a public back-and-forth on broken contracts.
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National League
Johnson
Fittsburg
Frank Shannon
Dorchester
Chorley Nichols
Kansas City
Shannon
Fitcher Mullen
Detroit
Indiana Grand Jury
Mullen
Fort Wayne
Chick Stahl
Fred Pfeifer
Eee
Jack Stivetts
Boston
South End
President Beer
Stivetts
Herrman
Cincinnati Club
Brush
Ferris
Parent
Dougherty
Boston American
Cincinnati
Cincinatti Club
Cup Defender Frames To Be Laid Down In Three Weeks
In Bristol, Oct 27, indications at the Herreshoff shops point to laying down the frames of the new cup defender within about three weeks. Work convoys to clear the current orders, new shop nearing completion, and mechanics rushing old work. E D Morgan and William Butler Duncan Jr have met Nat Herreshoff to arrange fittings for other sloops. Iselin’s expected return is awaited with interest by yachting men.
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Bristol
R. I
Herreshoff
E. D. Morgan
William Butler Duncan, Jr
Nat Herreshoff
C. Oliver Iselin
Mr. Iselin
Sharps
Jockey Burns Arrested After Return to United States
Paris dispatch reports American jockey Burns, recently expelled over turf scandal probes, arrested after returning to the United States. The interior minister ordered he not be expelled again, and Burns was taken into custody this afternoon and to be sent to the frontier.
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Paris
le Soir
Burns
France
Lasker Defeats Finn in Manhattan Chess Club Match
Chess Champion Lasker beat Julius Finn in a match game tonight in New York at the Manhattan Chess Club after 33 moves.
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New York
Lasker
Julius Finn
Manhattan Chess Club
Cure Rheumatism With Dr Shoop’s Remedy Offer
Advertisement claims a complete rheumatism cure after 2000 experiments. Promises six bottles of Dr Shoop's Rheumatic Cure by mail order for $5.50, with a money back guarantee if it fails. Noting few drugging risks and urging readers to obtain the book and order via Dr Shoop, Box 683 Racine Wis.
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Dr. Shoop
Shoop
Racine
Wis
DR. Kilmer & CO
Binghamton, N. Y
Topeka State Journal
Bright
Post
Boston Daily Post
Binghamton
N. Y
Dr. Kilmer
Courtney 10 AID Harvard Courtney 10 AID Harvard
Harvard hires Courtney, the Cornell coach, to oversee Crimson rowing on the Charles. He arrives in Cambridge promptly and will coach graded crews through their races, then train two prospective varsity crews for two weeks to assist in selecting a varsity eight for June. A November 18 race between the crews is planned. Courtney does not plan to leave Cornell, and his past success fuels Harvard hopes to beat Yale next year.
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Tremont St
Boston
Mass
Liverpool
St. John
St. Paul
Harvard
Courtney
Cornell
Crimson
Charles
Cambridge
Ithacan
Yale
Corbett or McGovern Eye England Bout With White
Efforts push Young Corbett or Terry McGovern to sail to England to face Jabez White. The National Sporting Club bids 2500 for a 20 round match with McGovern at 122 pounds, while Bettinson offers a purse to either fighter at 134 pounds. White, a lightweight, beat Spike Sullivan last June. Corbett and McGovern will likely rise in weight toward lightweight.
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New York
Young Corbett
Terry Mc Govern
England
Jabez White
National Sporting Club
Dr. Ordwin
McGovern
Ben Jordan
London Mirror of Life
Bettenson
Corbett
White
Ordway
Spike Sullivan
Long auto trip through eastern Massachusetts with state officials
Worcester reporting that H. L. Johnson, chauffeur and chief mechanic at Robinson Automobile Station, guided a 40 mile inspection trip with State highway commissioners W. H. McClintock, Harold Parker and J. H. Manning. The officials have made two prior long trips and multiple short ones to inspect state roads.
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Worcester
H. L. Johnson
Robinson Automobile Station
Main Street
Massachusetts
W. H. McClintock
Harold Parker
J. H. Manning
Mr. Johnson
Massachusetts Cycle Club Variety Night at Siou Opera House
The Mas sachusetts Cycle Club held its second annual entertainment at the Siou Opera House with a polished amateur cast delivering patriotic tableaux witty stories and strong acting. The program featured a 50 voice chorus 30 mandolins and guitars plus the regular orchestra and notable professional-quality performances.
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Massachusetts Cycle Club
Siou Opera House
Boston Dry Goods Co Employees Ball Opens Season
Employees of the Boston Dry Goods Company held their first social and dance of the season at Armory Hall Roxbury last night. The hall glittered with fern decorations electric lights and lanterns. Charles A. Todd directed the floor assisted by J. L. Sprague with A. M. Conrad F. W. Curry and others aiding. The reception committee listed prominent local names.
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Boston Dry Goods Company
Armory Hall
Warren Street
Roxbury
Charles A. Todd
J. L. Sprague
A. M. Conrad
F. W. Curry
C. A. McGovern
D. C. Miller
J. A. Dunn
J. B. Doyle
E. F. Garland
W. L. Ease
W. F. Smith
F. B. Cornell
C. A. Ferguson
J. E. O'Hearn
F. €. Souther
FB. Allen
E. T. Thore
F. J. Carton
F. 8. Capen
P. F. Mahoney
C. H. Sweeney
Low Rates to Pacific Coast Travel in October Yarly
Northwest Line offers October fares from Boston to Pacific Coast cities including Chicago to San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego Portland Tacoma Seattle Victoria and other points in California Oregon Washington and British Columbia. For information rates and tickets call or write 368 Washington Street Boston.
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Chicago
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Victoria
California
Oregon
Washington
British Columbia
Washington Street
Boston
Bowling On Many Alleys Opens Mercantile League
A new Mercantile league began winter bowling with Chauncy street alleys crowded for Mercantile games and Marketmen action. Other leagues Commercial Trades Railroad and Plumbers also bowled while the Bank Clerks league did not appear as scheduled.
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Mercantile League
Chauncy
Marketmen
Bank Clerks
Marketmen league bowing at Chauncy street alleys
In the Marketmen's league the Produce and Pork teams rolled at Chauncy street alleys last night. Produce won the first two games, but in the third fell off badly, and Pork won by a sufficient margin to lead the winning team on the total for the three games by 14 pins.
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American Express
Payne
High Roller
Racker
Marrestte Eaee
Richardson
Wee
Payne Sees Tees Semee
Baldwin
T'dl, Meare
Farrel Ee Ria
Dotain
Nugent
Hoolihan Cesseeeseree
Sseeseree
Chauncy Street
Mercantile League
Stoughton Rubber Company
F. A. Foster
Whitten
Stough Yon Rubber Company
Ees Wiiltten
Curry
Barrett
Spavine
Hornsby
Bargers' Trades League bowls show Mammoth Barbers sweep
Six games rolled at Beacon Chambers last night. Mammoth Barbers defeated Pastern Drug Company three straight, Grocers took two of three from the Commercials. Ono led Barbers with 268 and a 104 single. Grant of Druggists and O'Neil of Commercials surpassed 260 totals.
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Beacon Chambers Alleys
Mammoth Barbers
Pastern Drug Company
Grocers
Ono
Barbers
Grant
O'Neil
Plumbers Supply league results at Carruth alleys
In Carruth alleys two matches were decided. Smith & Anthony swept F W Webb Manufacturing Company two games to one. Thomas Hoey Company won three straight over James Barrett Company.
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Plumbers’ Supply League
Carruth Alleys
Smith & Anthony
F. W. Webb Manufacturing Company
Thomas Hoey Company
James Barrett Company
Sullivan
Jackson
Secore
Roache
Piper Ane Eerennee
BTL
Thomas Hoey Supply
Allen Peewee
Philben
Beatty Penee Wee Eee
Slattery At
Chadbourne
James Barrett
Santo Aame Enene
Hurley
Isi Galvin
Vanderbilts Plan Fast Transcontinental Auto Trip
The Vanderbilts aim to race from Great Neck New York to San Francisco next month in a record long distance run. Reginald Vanderbilt and Miss Cathleen Neilson with her mother completed an auto trip to the South inspiring Mr. and Mrs. W K Vanderbilt Jr. to pursue a secret route to avoid winter and reach the West by a northerly path.
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New York
South
Reginald Vanderbilt
Cathleen Neilson
W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Great Neck
L. L
San Francisco
Blood Stains Fels-Naptha Soap Claim
A historical claim states that Blood Stains Fels-Naptha is the only soap in the world that completely and easily washes out blood stains. The assertion presents the product as uniquely effective in removing blood from fabrics.
Topeka Chief Engineer at State Capitol Building
A. Hl. Nooney identified as Chief Engineer for the State Capitol Building in Topeka Kansas. The record notes his official title and post within state government. No other details are provided in the readable text.
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A. Hl. Nooney
State Capitol Building
Topeka
Kan
John L Sullivan to return to acting after boxing career
Boxing gossip notes John L Sullivan plans a re entry into vaudeville and Shakespearean roles with rehearsals in New York. The article claims he has boxing star power, a large stock of works, and will perform in Boston Jersey City and New York as he seeks a strong reception from crowds. It mentions others in boxing and a misprint correction about a club meeting.
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John L. Sullivan
Joe Jefferson
Don Thompson
Daniel O'Connell
Ireland
Henry VIII
Alexander Dumas
Rome
Byron
Longfellow
the Prince of Orange
Blueskin
Claude Duval
Puck's Monthly
Dan Donnelly
Gadbaldi
George Fuller Golden
Jim Corbett
Nat Wills
John R. Ransone
New York
John L
Boston
Jersey City
Ite
Sullivan
Billy Hogarty
Dan Murphy
Denny Murphy
John 1
Lia
Criterion Clwyd
Criterion Club
Henry Wis
Washington Street
Twin Sullivan
Gardiner
Tom Lave
Baltimore
Young Corbett
Joe Bernstein
Lux
New
Eng
Boxing bouts stir hopes and wagers in tight welter divisions
The column notes welterweight chatter and potential matches for Sullivan, Rourke, Ferns, Bennett, Ziegler, Hurley, Maguire, Hessel, McCoy and McNeil. It mentions Shy Fay seeking 110 pound bout with Jimmy Hurley and rider bets around McCoy linking to horse racing intrigues, plus letters for Ned Gould and Pilly Jordan.
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W Rourke
Twin Sullivan
O'Rourke
Sullivan
Rube Ferns
Jack Bennett
Owen Ziegler
Shy Fay
Roxbury
Jimmy Hurley
Kid Maguire
Shy
Kid Hessel
Dave McNeil
George Murray
Kid Meoy
McCoy
Ned Gould
Pilly Jordan
B. H. Benton
Rol Roy
Chelsea Road Club Announces Half Century Ride
The Chelsea Road Club will run a half century event to South Acton and back next Sunday with time prizes for single wheel and tandem categories. Entries are accepted at Copley Square after 8 o clock or by sending details to club captain G Didware at 186 Walnut Street Chelsea.
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Chelsea Road
South Acton
Copley Square
G. Didware
Walnut Street
Chelsea
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