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March 10, 1909
The Star And Newark Advertiser
Newark, Essex County, New Jersey
What is this article about?
Schoolboys in Essex County plan a marathon race in Bloomfield on April 17, with Town Council approval secured by Timothy Breen. Assistance from Board of Trade and police expected, prizes to be awarded.
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SCHOOL
BOYS
PLAN MARATHON
IN BLOOMFIELD
Town Council Gives Its Sanction for Holding County Athletic Event.
The schoolboys of Essex county are to have a Marathon race. The affair will be held in Bloomfield on Saturday afternoon, April 17. Timothy Breen, a well-known sporting man of the Watsessing section of the town and a former resident of this city, appeared before the Bloomfield Town Council last night and received the sanction of that body for the race.
The Board of Trade's athletic committee, of which Hugh D. King is the chairman, will be asked by Mr. Breen to assist him in managing the affair. A number of handsome prizes will be offered for those finishing well up in the race. The course has not yet been decided upon. The police committee will assist in laying it out.
BOYS
PLAN MARATHON
IN BLOOMFIELD
Town Council Gives Its Sanction for Holding County Athletic Event.
The schoolboys of Essex county are to have a Marathon race. The affair will be held in Bloomfield on Saturday afternoon, April 17. Timothy Breen, a well-known sporting man of the Watsessing section of the town and a former resident of this city, appeared before the Bloomfield Town Council last night and received the sanction of that body for the race.
The Board of Trade's athletic committee, of which Hugh D. King is the chairman, will be asked by Mr. Breen to assist him in managing the affair. A number of handsome prizes will be offered for those finishing well up in the race. The course has not yet been decided upon. The police committee will assist in laying it out.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Marathon Race
Schoolboys
Bloomfield
Town Council
Athletic Event
What entities or persons were involved?
Timothy Breen
Hugh D. King
Where did it happen?
Bloomfield, Essex County
Story Details
Key Persons
Timothy Breen
Hugh D. King
Location
Bloomfield, Essex County
Event Date
Saturday Afternoon, April 17
Story Details
Schoolboys of Essex county plan a marathon race in Bloomfield, with sanction from the Town Council obtained by Timothy Breen. The Board of Trade's athletic committee will assist, prizes offered, course to be decided with police help.