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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1900
Page
3
Former champion Corbett offers to post 2500 to force a Fitzsimmons clash next Friday night even if he must fight McCoy first. Brady debates Jeffries conditioning as Fitzsimmons seeks a title bout, with both sides plotting bets and schedules amid retirements and promotional tactics.
Promoter Corbett predicts a clever bout while McCoy doubts a near finish if Thursday night goes the limit. Jeffries withdraws from a Friday meeting with Fitzsimmons, cancelling the proposed match as the twenty century club continues business after September 11. West defeats Walcott in a separate card.
James J. Corbett declares Thursday night showdown will be the cleverest bout ever seen. He says he is in great shape with new tricks planned to trouble McCoy and expects an easy victory.
Charles Kid McCoy says in advance of the Garden match that he will be the cleverest fighter in the world and expects little trouble against Corbett. He notes the bout may go the limit but believes he cannot improve his condition and will hurt Corbett when he lands.
Former champion James J. Corbett and Kid McCoy, who defeated Sharkey, completed final workouts ahead of their Madison Square Garden bout next Thursday. Corbett rested after late Friday work but then logged a long day and plans light sparring before the fight. McCoy used a new torso-sized punching bag and aims for a 170 pound ring weight, with Corbett likely around 185 pounds. The piece notes the broader boxing scene and the Horton law's possible repeal affecting future events.
The article notes Corbett’s even-money betting and his belief he will defeat McCoy without lasting injuries. It recalls his past fights where he emerged unscathed, including his defeats to Fitzsimmons and Jeffries where only brief damage was noted.
New York August 27 Robert Fitzsimmons announced he will retire from boxing and will not claim the heavyweight title from James J. Jeffries. He had agreed to meet Jeffries next Friday but says Jeffries is not in condition. Fitzsimmons and his manager met Jeffries representative Brady to discuss the bout.
Intense lightweight rivalry between Martin Riley and Charley O Rourke looms for a fifteen round bout at Kirtland Athletic Club. The piece discusses odds, training bases, expected outcomes, and mentions referees, potential conspiracies, and opinions on the Fitz Sharkey fight.
A Boston advert highlights Dr. Liverpool offering free visits to diagnose disease without prior examination or patient information. It lists extensive cure tallies across many ailments and asserts medicines are provided free while under treatment with hours daily and special evening access for men.
The 11 round bout at the Twentieth Century Club in Madison Square Garden ended when Joe Walcott refused to continue in the twelfth round claiming a left arm injury. Referee Charter White doubted the claim and ruled West the winner as betting swirled and Kennedy pledged Walcott’s share to charity.
Southampton crowds watch the women’s championship tourney with Miss Georgiana Bishop of Brooklyn Country Club posting an 87. Reported practice scores are misleading and pros warn that tomorrow’s medal score may drop to 90 or under as Miss Hoyt seeks her fifth gold medal.
Boston and Lynn played an exhibition as the Bostons used five pitchers in the box. The visitors won 15 to 2, with Nichols Dineen Willis Cup four and Freeman Clarke Sullivan as batteries while Lynn struggled with eight errors and 23 hits.
In Brooklyn on August 27 a postponed game ended after eight innings due to darkness. The Brooklyns scored eight runs off Mercer before he exited in the fourth. Pitches Taylor and Kennedy performed well while Jennings stole the show by fielding a wild throw, tagging third base runner from the ground. Attendance reached twelve hundred.
Chicago and St Louis rely on air hits with 15 visitors and 13 locals striking out. Chicago scores two in the eighth and St Louis one, McCormick interferes to prevent a shutout. Attendance 2800. Earned runs Chicago 2. St. Louis 1. Two-base hit McCormick. Stolen bases McGraw and McGann. Double play McCarthy Childs Gamzel. Umpire Emalre. Time 1h 50m.
Eastern League games yielded Worcester 7 Worcester over Springfield 6 Rochester beat Toronto 6 to 2 Providence swept Hartford 9 3 in game one and 2 1 in game two American League results include Detroit 9 Milwaukee 1 Buffalo 3 Kansas City 0 Cleveland 2 Chicago 0 and Indianapolis 0 Minneapolis 0 after eleven innings all noted as listed with venues Worcester Rochester Providence Detroit Buffalo Cleveland Chicago Indianapolis and Minneapolis.
Tomorrow evening at Charles River Park a three cornered paced race for twenty five miles features Albert Champion former French champion Charles Miller the six day wonder and Will Stinson Cambridge standout The program also includes a mile handicap with fifty entries and a team race between the Roslindales and the Press Cycle Club.
The Point of Pines management postpones the athletic tournament set for September 4 to 7 until later in September. Key athletes Jaenziein Long Flanigam and Tewkesbury will not arrive until September 6 and may not be ready to compete immediately. Duffy remains sidelined for weeks to nurse his leg while Dick and Alex Grant recover from climate changes after underperforming in England and Paris ahead of the national championships in New York.
East Boston friends honor Billy Holland Georgetown quarter miler with a reception and banquet at the Quincy House this evening preserving a festive send off for the athlete from the local community.
The Grand Circuit meets opened at Narragansett Park with about 4000 spectators. In the 2:20 class trot Orina upset Lissa Bee after a fast pace, while 2:11 pace Dumont W. led in heat after heat. Nell Gwynne and Alice Barnes contested the 2:14 trot as darkness halted the final heat.
The New England fair starts at Old Orchard kite track with large Maine stock entries and varied entertainment. In 2:19 trot, J. B. C. by O Neill brothers lowers record to 2 15 1 4. 2:22 pace Little Better wins with 2:11 4 record. tomorrow features 2:10 pace and 2:28 trot. purse 400 for each class.
In Newport on August 27 Myopia defeated Westchesters 16 to 6 in the first Westchester polo cup match. The heat was extreme and players and ponies endured, with Shaw delivering a standout performance of swift riding and precise shots.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims cure power for back and urinary troubles and Brights Disease and offers a free sample bottle and an informational book by mail to readers who mention this paper. It notes standard bottle sizes available in stores.
In Provincetown August 27 the Cape Cod Yacht Club held its annual open regatta with light northeast winds. Five boats raced in the special class with Areyto winning after a late spinnaker and balloon jib, Hermes close behind. Asena led Class 8 to beat Beatrice. The event ended without excitement as boats finished within time limits. The town hosts summer visitors and dancers tonight. tomorrow the fleet sails to Wellfleet for the southern circuit finale.
Last night at Combination Park rain disrupted the program but two heats entertained patrons before the weather paused track events. The vaudeville show remains strong. Tonight the card includes the free-for-all running race and a special Shawmut Driving Club members race featuring Belle Thorn Don Alto Von Hillon B Freda Storm among entries.
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