Racing at Cambridge afternoon features big card at Charles River Park
A crowded program at Charles River Park is set to begin at 2 PM due to dozens of entries for professional and amateur events. The racing includes a high profile triangular clash among Michael McDuffée and Sesna with an international paced event at 4 PM. A heavy rain would not stop the main race, and rain check refunds will be issued for free admission when ice runs.
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Charles River Park
Michael
McDuffée
Sesna
W. S. Huffstetler
Waltham
W. S. Reynolds
Hyde Park
F. A. B. Pettie
Dorchester
Major Taylor
Cambridge
Watson Coleman
Boston
A. W. Porter
Newton
R. W. Boyd
Malden
Frank Townsend
Winchendon
Tom Butler
Frank Butler
Bob Miller
New York
H. 4. Freeman
San Francisco
Davis
Buffalo
Nat Butler
Ee W. Price
H. P.mosher
Monte Scott
Providence
Charles W. Price
F. J. Jenny
Utica
N. Y
Otto Mayo
Erie
Penn
H. E B. Caldwell
Manchester
N. H
H. P. Mosher
W.S. Huffstetler
A. E. Darlow
Cambridgeport
Joseph Nadeau
Lyon
A. H. Sawyer
A. W. Dillon
J. M. Barnett
Lynn
George W. Gallagher
Somerville
William E. Graves
Westboro
P. C. Ferron
Lowell
Robert L. Kelly
George L. Howland
W. H. Senter
Brockton
H. L. Snell
Charles N. Hargroves
Saxonville
David N. Hill
Watertown
D. F. Donahue
Needham
D. C.hanchett
South
Natick
F. L. le Londe
F. A. Hinchcliffe
L. D. F. Marston
James Clark
Ed St. Coeur
F. A. Fish
Keene
J. W. Gosslin
C. B. Prescott
Hudson
Ia. H. Sawyer
F. S. McKay
George O. Cook
Daniel Mountain
J. E. Quin
East Cambridge
J. W. Hargroves
G. K. Bill
D. M. McArthur
E. P. McGowan
Medford
Charles B. Woodworth
Newton Highlands
A. D. Brocher
Maynard
Robert Urquhart
J. N.foisy
M. Smoshonsky
Arthur Turner
Highlandville
Charles Sawyer
Jamaica Plain
Andrew Gunderson
East Boston
Tom Clark
J. J. McKinnon
Harry Newman
George G. Hann
R. I
F. O. Anthoine
Stoneham
George W. Darlow
Winthrop
Charles Smith
Woburn
P. B. Blanchard
C. H. Wheelock
F. J. Dreher
Cleveland, O
N. Carlson
Cleveland
Amateurs Suspended in Local Racing Inquiry
Boston area amateurs Irving Litchfield Cambridge A L R Murdock East Best e T A Bevan Waltham face status doubts by L A W racing board member Corntee and ordered to halt further racing pending investigation. F H Mosher Bar Harbor trick rider suspended thirty days for missing Foxcroft meet. Massachusetts amateur championships at Glenmere Lynn may be run at the new circuit meet.
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Boston
Vicinity
Corntee
L. A. W. Racing Board
Irving E. Litchfield
Cambridge
A. L. R. Murdock
East Beste
T. A. Bevan
Waltham
F. H. Mosher
Bar Harbor
Foxcroft St. Me
Dorntee
Massachusetts
Glenmere
Lynn
Guarantee Fated in New York Meeting Over Wheel Warranties
A New York board meeting of the National Board of Trade of Cycle Manufacturers will discuss abolishing tire guarantees and possibly overall wheel guarantees. Compromise proposals may reduce guarantee periods to sixty or thirty days, shifting responsibility to buyers for defects after sale.
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New York
Nationa Board of Trade of
Bridgewater Bicycle Day At Plymouth County Fair
Races witnessed by a large crowd included one mile by Taunton rider W Jones and Boston’s Horace Long with results and times. Two mile handicap saw W Long leading, with W Jonas and C Hargrave close. Five mile handicap locals won by H R Churbuck. Taunton Tigers beat Shoe City Wheelmen 22 to 15 in three mile team race. Track records noted for Kangaroo Tire and Shoe City triplets.
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Bridgewater
Mass
Plymouth County Fair
W. Jones
Taunton
Horace B. Long
Boston
Eckberg
Worcester
H. L. Snell
Woney Hi
Taunton Tigers
Shoe City Wheelmen
Tom Butler
City Wheelmen
Kangaroo Tire
Bicycle notes and upcoming long rides and trials
L A W President Potter seeks European cycling interchange privileges for members touring Europe. Suffolk Bill's fifth century run is tomorrow from Provilance course starting 6:30 am with a ladies party and pace under ten mph. entries via H C Brooks. Wenonah C C plans its first annual century a week from tomorrow from Castle Square in two divisions at 6:30 and 7:15. Further details from Captain Blackwear. Also reports of American Cycle Manufacturing Company assets $190,000 liabilities $90,000. New York promoters eye world's championship match between Manhattan Beach winner and Ahrend of Germany. Ahrend suspended. After Michael McDuffee-Lesna today, Frank Waller heads to Bridgeport for six-hour race next month with rivals Rivierre, Elkes, Barnaby, Leslie, Blakeslee, Gimm and four guests. Albert Schock trains for 142-hour race at Madison Square Garden in December. Dayton multicycles built to pace Arthur Gardner in a 10-mile to 1/4 mile “sookie.” Shafer: Jimmy Micheal to meet Rivierre in six-hour race.
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Potter
Europe
H. C. Brooks
Roxbury Street
Boston
Jim’’ McGinley
Wenonah
Captain Blackwear
Manhattan Beach
Willi Ahrend
Germany
Ahrend
Michael McDuffee-Lesna
Frank Waller
Bridgeport
Gaston Rivierre
Harry Elkes
Tom Barnaby
Bert Leslie
W. A. Blakeslee
Louis Gimm
Oameres
Albert Schock
Madison Square Garden
Dayton
Arthur Gardner
Boxing Gossip Sparks Return of Peter Jackson in America
Boxing gossip notes Peter Jackson is back in the country after years abroad, arriving with Peter Maher and Mike Donovan who had gone to England to box Jem Mace. Jackson looks fit, plans coast bouts, while Maher seeks a match with Sharkey. Siler and Hurst weigh in on Ryan McCoy, backing McCoy if no interference. Bonner set to debut Sept 25 in Brooklyn, Walsh favored. Goddard manager Dylan and Billy Madden dispute. Donnelly heads to England to back Sullivan against Pedlar Palmer. George V. Tuohy reports.
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Peter Jackson
Servia
Peter Maher
Mike Donovan
England
Jem Mace
Jackson
Peter
San Francisco
Sharkey
George Siler
Chicago
Ryan
McCoy
Tim Hurst
Post
Hurst
Siler
Jack Bonner
Philadelphia
Andy Walsh
Greenwood A. C
Brooklyn
Bonner
Joe Bernstein
Hugh Fitzsimmons
Dan Donnelly
South Boston
Dave Sullivan
Palmer
George V. Tuohey
Alice Patch Wins 2:26 Trot at North Middlesex Fair
At the North Middlesex fair G E Putnam's Alice Patch captured the 2:26 trot with all heats run as fairs, Whitney finishing a quarter length behind in the deciding stretch. St Lawrence won the half mile running race, Campagne awarded second, and Sweet Marie swept the second and third heats of the unfinished half mile pony race.
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Lowell
North Middlesex
G. E. Putnam
Alice Patch
Whitney
Alice
H. C. Eaton
St. Lawrence
Hadrada
Campagne
Sweet Marie
Dartmouth elects two athletic managers despite protests
Hanover Sept 1 the advisory committee at Dartmouth College ratified the elections of H. D. Crolley of Turner's Falls Massachusetts and T A Lynch of Oakdale Massachusetts to the management of the varsity athletic team for the classes of 97 98 and 98 99 respectively. Both men had been protested as members and thus ineligible.
Jockey Club Announces Meetings and Pimlico Dates
New York Sept 17 The Jockey Club has allotted forthcoming posters. Chub Cateene of the Diving Club Inc Pimlico dates set November 22 to 38 inclusive Saab.
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New York
Chub Cateene
Ioe Diving Clab. , Inc
Pimlico
Saab
Boston Tan Points Ot Th Leadership in MLB Blowout
Boston led throughout the game and built a huge lead, scoring steadily from the first inning through the eighth. Sullivan struggled as New York was unable to mount a comeback, with Boston finishing 17 to 0 after a dominant offensive display that left most runners stranded.
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Boston Tan
Sullivan
Stahl
McCreery
Boston
Hamilton
Duffy
New York
van Haltren
Tiernan
Joyce
Nichols
Wilmot
Kid Gleason
Long
Pittsburg Wins Pair as Sudhoff Shapes Tight Game
Pittsburg, Penn on September 17 saw Pittsburg defeat the tailenders in both games. Sudhoff pitched well despite weak defense, while Smith's two long running catches in the second game sparked wild bleachers. Attendance reached 2300. The first game ended with a close score.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Sudhoff
Smith
A. E. Donovan
F. F. Sevceceeeens Padden
C.cceccees
LOUIS
N. PO
Ereesveageessevees
Harenan
Murphy
C. Eeeeereses
Acess Sudhoff
St. Louis
Fl Sugden
Donovan
Cross
Ely
Padden Rothfuss
Kilen
Brodie
Killen
McDonald
Ab. R
Eeereeessees
Padden
Gardner
Hartman
Turner
Grady
Lally
Houseman
Hart
Douglass
Hastings
Brooklyn Beats Washington in Ninth Inning Thriller
Brooklyn defeated Washington 5 to 4 in the ninth inning at Brooklyn. Si Swaim fumbled Dunn’s grounder costing an automatic out and the Bronx as hits produced the go ahead run. Shackard and Selbach hit home runs for the visitors while Jones moved to left and Sheckard to right due to Anderson’s absence. Attendance 1246.
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Brooklyn
Washington
N. Y
Si” Swaim
Dunn
Anderson
Jones
Sheckard
Swaim
Shackard
Selbach
G. Smith
Farrell
Demontreville
Amaire—Hurst
Washington AB
PO Selbach
Gettman
Demontreuille
Barrel
Tucker
Brown
Reilly
Wrigley
National and Eastern League Baseball Matchups Listed
National League games feature New York at Boston, Philadelphia at Baltimore, Washington at Brooklyn, Cincinnati at Cleveland, and St Louis at Pittsburgh. Eastern League shows Providence at Toronto, Scranton at Springfield, Wilkes Barre at Syracuse, and Buffalo at Montreal.
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New York
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Ccccores
Cleveland
Euiveeebe Cs Csae
Brooklyn
Boston
Cincinnati
Washington
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Providence
Toronto
Scranton
Springfield
Wilkesbarre
Syracuse
Buffalo
Montreal
Dropsys and Heart Disease Cure Claims Victory
Testimonial notes ten year heart disease Fluttering heart and Smothering Spells with Dropsy. One dose of Dr. Agnew's Cure for the Heart brought relief. one bottle cured the ailment. Sold by Woodward & Co and Jaynes & Co at New York locations.
Cleveland Rhinos Rally No Tension in Low-Scoring Game
In a quiet Cleveland contest, Cincinnati’s Rhinos scratched for two innings while Belden, a local amateur, shined in right for Cleveland. Kelley’s umpiring went unchallenged as 700 fans watched a clean game. the score remains unlisted.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Cincinnati
Belden
Kelley
Disappearance of Miss Durnan Locket Sparks City Buzz
Miss Julia Durnan of Cambridge swore out a warrant against Mrs John Graham amid a flare up of local speculation. A gold locket and chain vanished after a social call and later resurfaced with a Cambridge jeweller, prompting questions about trusted friends and the missing item.
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Cambridge
Inman Square
Julia Durnan
Cambridge _ street
John Graham
Graham
Miss Durnan
Pointer Ties In Indianapolis Showdown With Joe Patchen
In Indianapolis on September 17, Pointer defeated Joe Patchen in a two heat race for the pacing kings. Pointer won the coin flip and led from start to finish, clocking 2:04 3-4 in heat one and 2:03 in heat two as Patchen faltered early. About 45,000 spectators watched the match purse of 3000 dollars with McCleary driving Pointer. The remaining heat was scheduled for tomorrow.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Joe Patchen
Columbus
Pointer
McCleary
Patchen
Star Pointer
Dickerson
Doherty Lectures on Municipal Ownership for Utilities
Colonel Thomas F. Doherty spoke at Harmony Hall to the Boston Carpet Upholsterers Benevolent Association on municipal ownership. He cited cases in England Ireland Scotland Germany and the U S to claim municipal control of gas electricity and street railways succeeds. He noted Massachusetts water works acquisitions from private owners and the large bonuses demanded.
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Thomas F. Doherty
Boston Carpet Upholsterers’ Benevolent Association
Harmony Hall
England
Ireland
Scotland
Germany
United States
Massachusetts
Bud Long Triumphs In State Tennis Championship
Providence R L September 17 Bud Long defeated Cross 6-2 6-2 to reach the final. He will face D Wilcox tomorrow to decide the champion.
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Providence
R. L
Budlong
Cross
D. Wilcox
President to visit Massachusetts with Mrs McKinley
The President plans a short early next week trip from Washington to North Adams, Massachusetts, staying with W P Plunket, a Massachusetts delegate who urged the visit. He will be accompanied by Mrs. McKinley and stenographer Courtelyou and hopes to return to Washington in the last week of September.
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Washington
Massachusetts
Sports standings fragment from multiple city games
The clipping lists scattered results from several matches across Springfield, Scranton, Newark, Rich mond, Reading, and Norfolk with varying scores. No single game outcome clear. multiple venue references and side notes appear in condensed form.
Doubles Team Budlong Dana Defeat Brown Day 6–0 6–2
Budlong and Dana defeated Brown and Day 6–0, 6–2 in doubles. Consolations mostly finish by the second round, with one exception.
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Chace
Budlong
Dana
Brown
Day
Boston Fans Praise Phillies After Baltimore Showing
Rooters in Boston express appreciation for the Phillies after their strong performance in Baltimore. The crowd looks forward to Philadelphia's next visit, noting the team’s solid display and the lasting support from local followers.
Manchaug Man Kills Self At Webster House
Mitchell Benoit of Manchaug Rhode Island committed suicide by taking paris green at the Joslyn House in Webster after expressing he wanted to die. He was 50, despondent, and leaves a wife and family. physicians treated him for an hour before his death.
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Manchaug
R. I
Mitchell Benoit
Paris Green
Joslyn House
Webster
Benoit
Tragic collision as cyclist struck by wagon in town
A young rider named Wedgewood, rushing home before a storm, collided with an express wagon near the park. He was fatally injured when the wagon shaft pierced his abdomen and he died at his home around 3 o clock this morning.
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Wedgewood
Lloyd Wins 1897 Open Golf Championship in Chicago
Joseph Lloyd of Essex County Golf Club Manchester by the Sea Mass won the 1897 open golf championship at Chicago Golf Club Wheaton with a 162 total. William Anderson Misqunimet Hill R I finished second with 163 and James Foulis, former champion, placed third with 168. Willie Dunn of Ardsley tied for third as 34 players finished the event on a fine day to a large crowd.
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Chicago
Joseph Lloyd
Essex County Golf Club
Manchester-by-the-Sea
Mass
Wheaton
William Anderson
Misqunient Golf Club
Anch Hill
R. L
James Foulis
Exchampion
Willie Dunn
Ards
Garryowen and Emmets Prepare for Match at Hanover Street
Vice-Capt Tim McNamara states Garryowen Gaelic players will meet Emmets reps Sunday to finalize arrangements for a clash at 53 Hanover St. The Eleve Eleven parades strong with Barrington Merello and Barrington set as tackles and backs in a bid for next season.
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H. J
Donovan
Tim McNamara
Garryowen
The
Post
Emmets
Garryowens
Hanover Street
Emmanuel A. A. Eleveht
Calain Irish
Barrington
Merello
Alexander
Harrison
John Barr
Elliots
Irish
Cressy
Brown
Charlesgates
Stron High School
J. A. Merello, Jr
Washington Street
Neighborly Sagacity Quote Sparks Social Reflection
A Chicago Record quote argues against labeling women as indulgent mothers noting such mothers seldom intervene when their children annoy others. The remark frames maternal behavior as a social irritant and highlights community discomfort with permissive parenting.
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Chicago
Essex grand jury returns indictments for manslaughter and murder
The Essex county grand jury reported numerous indictments to Judge Bond in Superior Court. Robert Galvin of Haverhill was charged with manslaughter for shooting coworker Robert Rees in a Haverhill machine shop. Alfred C Williams of Lynnfield was indicted for murder for shooting an Italian man, Antonio Gullio, in Lynnfield.
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Lawrence
Grand Jury
Essex County
Bond
Robert Galvin
Haverhill
Robert Rees
Alfred C. Williams
Lynnfield
Burker Hill Tammany Registers Voter List Drive
The Bunker Hill Tammany Association in Charlestown with over 100 members forms an energetic committee to aid naturalization and registration and to boost the Democratic vote. The club will keep headquarters open for residents seeking to be listed, with Patrick J. Kyle as chairman and a nine member roster including John F. Gibbons and William Crowley. A separate committee to arrange the annual bar includes Martin P. Higgins as chairman and John F. Gibbons as secretary among others.
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Bunker Hill Tammany Association
Charlestown
Patrick J. Kyle
John F. Gibbons
William Crowley
Roger J. Kelly
John J. Murdy
Arles Jacobs
Cornelius Hartnett
Ohn H. Horan
Edward A. Duffy
John H. Gilloghy
Martin P. Higgins
P. J. Kyle
J. J. Murry
James Dever
Oger J. Kelly
McNary Claims Sullivan Not Yet Secured Delegates
A Boston Post report outlines rival campaigns for councillor delegates with Hon. William S. McNary disputing Sullivan in Wards 10 and 18 and predicting Sullivan will not reach 100 votes. It notes Cleary’s Ward 19 victory strengthens the Naphen and machine factions amid recounts and conceded wards.
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Henry F. Naphen
South Boston
Sullivan
McNary
Naphen
Boston
Ward 14
Joseph J. Norton
Naphen Combination
Norton
Ward 7
P. J. Daly
Daly
Tim” McCarthy
Ward
Gallivan
Michael W. Norris
Sullvan
Sachelivan
Iest
Lomasney
Hayes
Corbett
Michael H. Cleary
Cleary
Mr Callender's Candidacy Renews in Ward 2
The 1897 legislature veteran Edward B. Callender of Ward 2% reenters politics after summer retreat. Known as jurist and traveler, he rose to leading speaker status in 1897, winning praise for intellect, wit, and sincerity. His nomination in Music Hall Field's Corner on Sept 22 marks a practical election.
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Edward B. Callander
Ward
Callender
Dorchester
Cove Street
Music Hall Field’s Corner
Ward 2 Democrats Form Local Party Club
A Ward 2 Democrats meeting at 23 Meridian street formed a Ward 2 Democratic Club with about seventy five attendees. Speeches were given by Representative Dadley lawyer James K E Fitzgerald I Heller and James McCarry. Meetings for Sept 21 were arranged to perfect organization. Joseph A Francis presided and Daniel A Diamond was elected secretary.
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Meridian Street
Democratic Club
Representative Dadley
James KE. Fitzgerald
I. Heller
James McCarry
Joseph A. Francis
Daniel A. Diamond
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