Friday, Apr 19, 2024
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1897 - John J. McDermott of New York wins the first Boston Marathon (15 runners, 24.5 miles) with a time of 2:55:10.
1898 - Second Boston Marathon won by Ron McDonald of Massachusetts in 2:42:00.
1899 - Third Boston Marathon won by Lawrence Brignolia of Massachusetts in 2:54:38.
1900 - 4th Boston Marathon won by Jim Caffrey of Canada in 2:39:44.4.
1900 - Highest scoring opening game, Philadelphia Phillies beat Braves 19-17 in 10.
1901 - 5th Boston Marathon won by Jim Caffrey of Canada in 2:29:23.6.
1902 - 6th Boston Marathon won by Sam Mellor of New York in 2:43:12.
1904 - 8th Boston Marathon won by Michael Spring of New York in 2:38:04.4.
1905 - 9th Boston Marathon won by Fred Lorz of New York in 2:38:25.4.
1906 - 10th Boston Marathon won by Tim Ford of Massachusetts in 2:45:45.