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Dates: during 1890-1899
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This course is somewhat more crooked than the old. From the start it runs 1 1-2 miles straight-away at which point it is some 400 feet to the west or right of the old course. It then deflects to the east for 3-4 of a mile and thence is 1 3-4 miles straight-away to the finish, which is just north of the Thames River draw bridge. This course offers a depth of water after the first mile varying from 18 to 50 feet...
...work has consisted mainly of developing form and control. Until the last few days, in fact, the men had been confined strictly to pitching straight balls. From now on, however, most of the time will be devoted to curves and in pitching to a batter. The limited space of the cage will, however, prevent any extended line of work in this direction, so that the harder and more practical training will come upon the completion of the new cage on Soldiers Field...
...open handicap cross country run will be held on (Washington's Birthday) Tuesday, February 22, at 11 a. m. The route will be as follows: Start in front of the B. A. A. club house to Commonwealth avenue, to Beacon street, straight out Beacon to Reservoir car station, turn right into other side of Beacon street, straight into Commonwealth avenue, right side, to Exeter street, to B. A. A. club house. Finish. Distance will be about seven and one-half miles. Checkers will be posted at different points, and any competitor failing to have his number on any checker...
...miles in length, and extends from the B. A. A. club house to Boylston street, to the Back Bay Fens, past the Boyle O'Reilly statue to Beacon street, out Beacon to the Reservoir car station, right into the other side of Beacon street, and from there straight into Commonwealth avenue, the finish being on Exeter street at the club house. Prizes will be given to the first six men, and also a prize for the fastest time. The entrance fee is fifty cents, and entries, which should be made with John Graham, Boston, close on Wednesday...
...which takes place this afternoon will be run over the following course: Start at B. A. A. club house, Exeter street to Commonwealth avenue, to Beacon street, Coolidge's Corner, then turn around post in the middle of the road to the other side of Beacon street, straight in to the Park into Commonwealth avenue to Exeter street, to finish at the club house...