Inventions Roll On In Bicycle Progress
Round the sporting world notes rapid bicycle innovations and related devices. Caldwell of Poughkeepsie patents a novel mowing machine mower powered by a large rear wheel and pedals, while Kajing gears and flywheels boost propulsion. A quadricycle for families and a horseless hansen for invalids appear amid many experiments in chainless drives and tandem setups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oatcouke
Thomas Caldwell
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Washneton
Krieg
Freedman Praises New York Baseball Club Prospects
Andrew Freedman president of the New York baseball club returns from Jacksonville and declares himself thoroughly satisfied with the team’s prospects. He notes upcoming steamer travel, praises several pitchers and players including Rowen Anderson Meekin Dad Clarke and Zaar Farrell, and discusses lineup plans and pay issues for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Freedman
New York Baseball Club
Jacksonville
Freedman
New York
Mr. Freedmaan
Irwin
Seymour
Albany
Vomer
Kagey
Southpaw
Mr. Freedman
Rowen
Anderson
Meekin
Clarke
Zaarfos
Maryland Colleehin
Farrell
Harry Davis
Bill Clark
Pfeffer
Gleason
Cutthead
Stafford
van Tuhtren
Thernan
Mir. Reedmin
Corbett Accepts National Club Terms Amid Fight Talk
James J. Corbett rejects rumors that National Sporting Club issued signed articles. He telegraphed to verify facts from Columbus while noting no fight is imminent as Fitesimmons reportedly declines a bout. The piece hints at shifting dates and possible earlier showdowns with Maher's challenger, suggesting lingering tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Corbett
National Sporting Club
Lonedon
Richard K. Pex
Columbus
Fitesimmons
Watsell
Corbett
Fox
Austin
Manger Krads
Carbett
Maher
Various Sports Notes and Uncertain Boxing Gossip
A patchwork of 19th century sports items reports on horses, football links, and boxing rumors. New York figures Buck Cornelius, Tom O Rourke, and Jack Aston appear in fragmented notes about potential matches and trials. Carlisle and Philadelphia contexts hint at promoter chatter and unresolved bout plans amid a broader sports gossip roundup.
Yale Crew to England for Henley Regatta on Berlin
Yale plans to send its Vareley crew to compete at Henley with graduates sailing on the steamer Berlin from New York June 6. Navy managers fund the trip, aiming for economy, with costs around 10,000, and a large graduate turnout expected to accompany the crew. Captain Treadway will lead as No. 7, Mills moves to No. 2, and training tables are set for March 26 with Easter recess work planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale ‘Vareley
England
Navy
Berlin
New York
University
Henley
Louie K. Hull
F. W. Rogers
J. A. Hartwell
B.D. Paine
F. A. Johnson
Richard Armstrong
H. Ives
Harvard
New London
Football Association
Connecticut ‘Trust and Safe Deposit Company
Hartford
Treadway
Strake
Langford
Patterson
Longacre
Halley
Noong
Beard
Mills
D. Rogers
Yale
Scranton wheelmen report gear trends and events
A Scranton athletic page notes trends in bicycle gear and racing culture. It mentions Florey selling Turkish towels, Green Ridge rider Cox, and Miers advised to use hosepipe tires. Foote & Shears manager Hubert White travels to New York for business. Mouser of Suburban Wheelmen visits from Olyphant, Joiners discuss rising club membership. Myles Rippons reappears as a noted Philadelphia gymnast, while Davidson Cycle builds an expensive poll mounted wheel for James de Corbett. Foote returns to city and Chick Coleman to race. Gear debates and long wheels shape local riding. Hanker brothers and Nice telegram add local color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Cents
Florey
Cox
Green Ridge
Zimmerman
Houser
Myles
Ibbons
Moitlek Rhifer
Phllidelphia
Mailer
University of Pennylvania
Bis Shees Maniver
Davidson Cycle Company
James de. Corbett
Ahdri
Jet Matty
Co M. Florey
MW Cette
Scranton
George Hanker
Arthur J. Hanker
Nice
Baseball Gossip and Roster Rumors From Early Season
A fragmented sports column notes Morgan Murphy's illness after a Cincinnati trade to St. Louis and hints at future minor league moves. It lists potential openings, injuries, and possible openings in Louisville and Philadelphia rosters, with scattered remarks on clubs and players like Vonnie Mack and John Ward.
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Morgan Murphy
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Hollman
Ari
Latham
Veaudeville
Selee
Buckstop
John Ryan
Arte Tergen
Ryan
Buffalo
Sporting Lite
Fred Pfeffer
Jim Hart
Chicago
Vonnie Mack
Washington
John Montgomery Ward
New Yorks
Arthur Irwin
Philadelphia
Holmes
Tealer
Louisville
Montgomery
Ala
Giants
Mike McDermott
Scranton
Iilvers
Boston Herald
Buffalo Baseball
Pranklin
Detroit
Union
Dock Menefee
Mack
Pittsburg
Stela
Risie
New York
Hrebtenstein
Pitenera
Colonels
Louieville
Yourix
McCloskey
Stucky
Warner
Miller
Hoyle
Shannon
Eustace
Feld
Clark
Melarhind
Dexter
Pitohers
Smith
Fraser
Clausen
Medermott
McCreery
Canningham
Wey
Clements
Rads
Boyle
Cross Wilh
Mtrouth
Hallman
Nash
Hulen
Sullivan
Thompson
Delehanty
Turner
Taylor
Carsey
Orth
Inks
McGil
Luent
Princeton and Heston Send Teams to Olympian Games
The Fulda carries eight Princeton and Hostoum Athletic Association athletes bound for Naples and Athens to compete in the revived Olympian Games. Princeton entrants include Hubert Garrett Jr in shot put broad jump discus, Albert Tyson in pole vault, Francisco Lane in 1 meter sprint, and Harry Jamison in 400 meters. Boston athletes Thomas Burke Nihery Clark Curtis Arthur Blake also travel with John Graham managing Boston Athletic Association interests. The article outlines the Olympian revival idea, organizers, Athens venue, dates, and funding with Averomhan financing Panathenaic Stadium reconstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulda
Naples
Atlantic
Hostoum Athletic Association
Princeton College
United States of America
Athens
Moston Athletic Association
Thomas Burke
Nihery H. Clark
Harvant High
Clark
Arthur Blake
Boston
Marathon
John Graham
Boston Athletic Association
Promise of the King to Host In-Person Awards and Dramatic Works
The king will award silver olive wreaths in person amid grand torchlight processions and illuminations. A series of dramatic representations opens with a Sophocles tragedy and ends with Wagner's Lohengrin, followed by a special Olympic Byron. A modern Greek composer writes the piece to be sung by a chorus of over Lik volcem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophocles
Also Mentioned on This Page
Florida
Bufffale Inquirer
Wis
France
Robertson
Chase & Farrar
Linden St
Court Fiouse
Magnate
United States
Cianong Cine
Snapper Garrison
Cornell
Don J. Leathers
Grand Rowids
Fleetwood
Miles Norton
Tom O'Rourke
George Dixon
Dixon
Martin Flaherty
Flaherty
Evice
Jack Aston
Prise
Carrollton
Hurns
Aston
Buck Cornelius
Doc” Payne
Cleveland
Dick O' Brier
Eureka Club
Peter Maher
Ocean
Old Country
Bob Fitzsimmons
Huck Cornelius
Jimmy Carroll
America
George
Charron
Harrow
Hanker
Euerope
Europe
Apdpcate
Hamilton
Emil Grossman
Hen Keller
Hen
M. T. Keller
Keller
Atmoel
Baw
Toeir
Wilkes-Harre
Carbonhile
Pop Wambold
Sterling
WORLD
Spruce Street
Hotel Jermyn
A. W. Jurisch
Lackawanna Avende
Winton
Anteed
the Hunt & Connell Co
Parker
Sore Arate Perea
Princeton
Heston
Christ
Paris
M. de Pollisaux
Baron Pierre the Coubertin
Faris
Haron de Coubertin
CL Herbert
William M. Sloane
Moyers
de Coubertin
Sloane
Goudinet
de Villers
Citi News
Prince George
Duke of
Sparta
Prince Nicholas
Cireece
Alexandria
Averomhan
Panathenae Staaium
Cape Uble
Averoml
Senshore
Soranto Gulf
Eld
Washington Ave
Mr. Florey
Y. M.C. A. Building
Wyoming Ave
Stearns
Syracuse
Crimson Rim
Barnes
White Flyer
Peerless
Blue
Falcon
Fenton
Phoenix
Spruce St
Woomine “Avenue
W. E. Bittenbender, Willis. A. Kemmerer
D. J. Slowe
Riding Academy
Frank Fillmore
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