Polo and hockey roundup from Providence and New Haven
Providence tops Waterbury in a fast polo clash as Cunningham and Pierce lead a strong attack. Meriden blasts New Britain 5 0 to seize pennant hopes. Hartford edges New Haven in a goal tender duel as Cotterires' coverage and analyst notes reflect a changing polo league with shifting teams and finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meriden
Jan
Seekers
New Britains
Cusick
New Britain Wild
Meridens
New Britain
Providence
Waterbury
New Haven
Hartford
Hartfor
N. Britain _ a7
Ial Providence
Wale
Springfield
Disbande
Waterbury Y M C A Falls to Hartford Tigers in Hartford
The Waterbury Y M C A basketball team suffered a 33 to 7 defeat in Hartford Saturday night. Key players included Curtiss and A Oakes for Waterbury against Reeves and Dwyer for Hartford. Umpire Shoemaker and ref F. L. Dickson supervised the game played in two 20 minute halves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury Y. M
Hartford
Waterbury
Hartford Curtiss
A.kes
Curtin Davis
Oakes Reeves
Pease Danaher
Dwyer Shoemaker
Poughtin
Curtiss
A Oakes
H. Pease
W. Oakes
Coughlin
Dwyer
Davis
Curtin
A. Oakes
Shoemaker
George Velete
F. L. Dickson
Escaped Gifting Tips From a Calculating Barber
A Philadelphia Record report recounts how a barber notes a seasonal pattern where many customers visit rival shops to avoid giving Christmas gifts. He explains that only a few are regulars, while the rest switch shops during the gift season and claim to be out of town when asked. The barber warns others not to reveal this to his once-a-year customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schneider
Philadelphia Record
James J. Jeffries
Allenhurst
N. J
James J. Corbett
Corbett
John L. Sullivan
Jeffries
W. A. Brady
Fitzsimmons
Sharkey
Choynski
Kid McCoy
Chorns
George Considine
Broadway A. C
McCoy
McOy
The Same Jones Tale From Youths Encounter
Two old friends meet after ten years and laugh about the abundance of Joneses. One recalls tagging along with a Jones girl from their school days. The other reveals he married that very girl, Miss Jones of Philadelphia.
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Billy
Miss Jones
Philadelphia
Jones
Fights and Fighters in a New York Ring Scene
News on James J. Jeffries plans a rest before facing James J. Corbett and rivals like Tommy West and Jack Root, plus tonight’s Brooklyn bout at Hercules A C featuring Joe Cain and Henry Lyons. Headlines cover Choynski and McCoy talk, ringside watchers, and upcoming bouts with multiple fighters and venues.
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Corbett
Tommy West
Jack Hoot
Ed McCoy
Choynski
Hercules A. C
Brooklyn
Jack Root
West
New York
Root
Jim Watts
Tom Lansing
Hercules Athletic Club
Joe Cain
Henry Lyons
Chicago
Tommy White
Windy City
Cain
Tommy
Lyons
Tommy Feltz
Walsh
Horney
Tony Moran
McConnell Faces Smith In Hard Title Defense Test
The recognized holder of the title McConnell defeated Jimmy Handler in a sensational bout weeks ago and has previously beaten Charlie McKeever. Smith must fight hard to keep the crown, judging by recent performances of the two fighters and their reputation among top western pugilists.
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Spike” Sullivan
Jos Cans
Broadway A
Fred Wapps
Albany
Billy Madden
Gus Ruhlin
Manhattan A. C
Troy
Kapps
Jack Dougherty
Sathetay
Joe Bernstein
Joe
Terry McGovern
Broadway A. C
Dougherty
Bernstein
Kid Broad
Broad
McGovern
Harry Forbes
Walter Bloom
Chicago Athletic Association
Bloom
Sammy Harris
Benny Yanger
Tipton
Siler
Kid Abel
Harry Harris
Frank McConnell
San Francisco
Billy Smith
Broadway Athletic Club
Fttfide
McConnell
Jimmy Handler
Charlie McKeever
West
Smith
Baseball Notes Outline New Haven Player Moves to Rochester
The National League bulletin reports Rochester has accepted Steve Ashe under a $200 monthly term plus a $50 league draft share. Ashe, captain of New Haven’s pennant team, is praised for pitching and reliability, and will train in New Haven on State Street. The notice lists protected leagues and hints at Connecticut league prosperity and franchise moves.
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New Haven
New Britain
Providence
Eulid
Meraen
Meriden
Rough Riders
Reilly Aggregation
Fred Doe
Waterbury
Greys
Hartford
Lations
England
Scotland
Ireland
Wales
New Haven Register
N. LE. Young
Rochester
Steve Ashe
Nrews
Steve
King
Buckenberger
Ashe
State Street
Young
Lerty
Stitty
Rangers
Bristol
Thiat
Hart
Gowsea
Dart
Peoria
Sacramento
Cal
California
James Rogers
Hos
Bridgeport
Terry Rozwell
Lewisville
Norwich
When Not To Keep Books
A humorous tale about a wife who keeps household books and finds herself $66 ahead in one month. The husband worries about missing money and suggests stopping the bookkeeping rather than contacting police. The twist is that the surplus exists only on the ledgers, not in reality.
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T. E. McGrath
Woman's Home Companion
Celery Compound Claims Quick Cure for Ailments
An 19th century apothecary advert promises rapid relief for blood purification constipation and general sickness in one week or one day with Cleveland's Celery Compound Tea. Trial size offered free and money refunded if unsatisfied. Waterbury based Apothecaries Hall Co. promotes claimed cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Apothecaries’ Hall Co
Waterbury
Dacodette
St. Geese
Franco-American Chemical CO. Med. Department
Tremont St
Boston
St. John St
Quebec
St. Denis St
Montreal
Canada
Bread Making Then and Now From the Star
The article traces changes in bread making over centuries and into modern times. It explains rapid rising yields lighter bread, kneading to develop elasticity, and careful handling of dough. It covers yeast temperatures, rising in warm places, and baking in properly greased tins for even texture.
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World OF Sports
Providance
Martford
Waterbhiry
Flegres
Cunningham
Pierce
Starkie
Munningham
Waterburys
Grays
Roehl
Leahy Reid
Cotterires
Cashman
Latious
Warner
Russell Warner
McGilvrey
Leyden Center
Jeans Hayes
Doherty Cusick
Burgess
C. Warner
Russell
I’. Warner
Ell
McGilvriy
Jeans
O. Warner
Leydon
Lushtimer
Pagan
Hartford Globe
Tom Reilly
Wiley
Holderness and Sword
Dee
New Ilaven
Bluebirds
Tom Cotter
Confeme
Jim Sealy
Hen
Massachusetts
Parker
Brockton
John Little
James Ligan
Lawrence
Gilligan
Little
Harvey Parker
Tripson
Pierce-Linerola
Mirtagsh Renter Menarr
Conway Helfhark Bartlert
Jal Starks
Heffernan
Cage
Providence Cunningham
Providence Pierce
Murtagh
Hipson
OS Waterbury
Menara
Waterbury Menard
Waterbury Roberts
Cunsham
Providenes
Jeree
Providence Piers
Linraln
Menard
Dieree
Beffernan
Starkir
Leaby
Perrin
Bone
Mooney
Whipple
Wooltke
Cotter Whiting
Everett Lations
Hartford Wodtke
Hartford Mooney
Wodtke
Cotter
Oso
Wodrke
Tushes
Stope
West and Root
Kid McOy’s
Sarah Black
Dr Coderre
Woodside Avenue
Bay City
Mich
al Ane
Auryinza
Ec Opton Pps
Bank St
South Main ST
Douvge
TAR & E
Wilson We Eeme Hatters and Furnishers
Ena
South Maln ST
City Lumber & Coal CO
Robert Amtere
Philadel- Ale
James E. Watts
So Main St
Gately & Brennan, Credt Clothiers
Center 8St
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