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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1900
Page
3
A former sailor says the young fighter has superior punching power and a solar plexus blow perfected for a deadly effect. He predicts the contender will beat Corbett tomorrow night in New York.
Prominent boxing analyst Bob Fitzsimmons argues Corbett has the size reach and cleverness to outbox McCoy. He notes Corbett’s prior endurance against Jeffries for twenty three rounds as evidence Corbett holds advantages in height weight and reach and thus should win.
Thomas J. Sharkey predicts Kid McCoy will defeat Jim Corbett in under eight rounds on Thursday night. He argues McCoy is as clever as Corbett with a stronger punch and believes Corbett still has fight left despite critics. He says Corbett cannot dodge McCoy’s jolts for long.
Jim Corbett unveils a precise, science like approach for the Garden bout with Kid McCoy. He aims to land swift jabs and a left that can strike the jaw while fending off counter punches as McCoy trains hard and adds muscle to meet the challenge. Wagers rise as bettors mix on the outcome and purse splits.
The article argues the Walcott West bout was a crooked, clearly fixed fight. It cites Tom O Rourke’s claims and notes widespread belief among Walcott supporters that the fight was rigged.
A furious account alleges fraud in the Walcott vs West bout with O Rourke blamed for manipulation. The piece cites betting anomalies, suspected fake tactics, physician comments, and calls for payment disputes as managers and reporters debate the outcome.
Boston was thought to be robbed as New York fought back at home. The polemic centered on umpire calling and Selee’s team conflict with officials lingering after the game.
In a tense New York at Boston game, Gleason walks and swipes second on a disputed call by umpire Swartwood, setting up Grady to score the go ahead run. George Davis belts a homer and Dineen holds Boston in a high scoring affair as the Giants pull out a narrow victory.
New York scored twice in the ninth but Boston held on to win. Davis hit a home run for the visitors, while Dineen and Hawley pitched and fielded amid a tense late rally. Key plays included a double steal by Collins and Stahl and a sharp throw by Davis to double Hamilton at first. Attendance was about 2000.
In Brooklyn Frazer floundered while New York hitters punished him as Flick hit two homers and Kelley added another with no runners on. Kelley sparked a three-run sixth inning and Jones was ejected for protesting. Attendance 1400. Score line unfinished in fragment.
Chicago and St. Louis played as McCarthy fell for a three bagger on Heidrick's fly in the fourth. Errors and two batsmen added two runs for St. Louis. Chicago scored two in the ninth on a lone error by Young and two singles. Attendance 4000. The score:
Eastern League games include Hartford 5 Worcester 4 in ten innings and Springfield 6 Providence 4. Montreal 6 Syracuse 4. Toronto 7 Rochester ?. Connecticut League results show New Haven 3 Bridgeport 1 and Bristol 6 Waterbury 5 with Meriden 6 Norwich 4, second game Meriden 6 Norwich 6 in darkness. American League action Detroit 6 Milwaukee 2. Buffalo 8 Kansas City 0. Indianapolis 4 Minneapolis 1 and 7 3 in the second game. Cleveland 4 Chicago 3 and 0 in the nightcap.
On Thursday evening at Charles River Park a motor cycle exhibition and vaudeville show will be staged. Returns from the Corbett McCoy match will be relayed from the ringside, with a space wire connected to the Wentworth Century Club where the mill is to take place.
In Southampton New York Beatrix Hoyt claimed the gold medal for best qualifying score at the fifth annual USGA women’s championship at Shinnecock Hills. Hoyt has held the medal each year since 1896 and previously won the medal in 1896 1897 and 1898.
Hurley Kimball and Brown win a motor paced event under a 160 yard handicap. Stinson dominates the big race defeating Champion and Miller in a dramatic sprint. Press Cycle Club beats Roslindale in the five mile club team pursuit.
Miss Beatrix Hoyt wins a fourth gold for best qualifying score at Shinnecock, then draws a tough second round. Matches include Miss Griscom vs Mrs Manice, Miss Underhill vs Miss Rogers, Hoyt vs Miss Parrish, and Fox vs Miss Livingston as daily play summaries list totals for Hoyt Grin Wickham Parrish Livingston Hecker Rogers and others.
Local amateur pacing scene centers on R. W. Mart and Bert Snider with a proposed five mile race at Waltham on Labor Day. Hart seeks a fifteen rider limit and a triplet bike. The Post also lists Chelsea Cycle Club ten mile prize winners and notes upcoming five mile pursuit at Combination Park and Royal C C Chelses open half century acton plan.
The Springfield Diocese relay team defeated East Boston A A last Saturday fueling rivalry. An additional field day race is scheduled for Labor Day at Centennial Grove in Lynn with participants including Duffy, Holland, Prinstein and Grant. Entries close August 29 with John W Bowler at Charlesbank Gymnasium.
The heavyweight match planned for Broadway A.C. in New York was called off when Joe Choynski fell ill with stomach trouble at the Colonnade Hotel. A physician deemed him unfit for combat and the bout cannot occur before the Horton law expires.
Mt Pleasant Golf Club in New Hampshire has arranged matches for the English champion Taylor on the links this Saturday and the following Monday. The club previously hosted Vardon and now invites Taylor with full funding raised and hospitality extended to companions.
English champion J H Taylor will compete on the Myopla junt Club course in Hamilton. The next British women’s championship likely moves to Scotland next year. Gardner of Lenox Club will caddy for Mrs B A Manice of Pittsfield at the national women’s championship at Shinnecock Hills this week. Allston Golf Club announces a Vardon Findlay match on its links next Saturday.
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