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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1892

Page

3

Fight talk and match offers sweep Boston boxing scene

The air is thick with pugilism as Greggains offers to meet Mitchell and Cooke arranges a purse for Billy Lee Don and Jack McGee. Plans float for a San Francisco bout with Young Mitchell if Fitzsimmons refuses, plus Slavin’s 1000 stake challenge and Dixon’s possible UK bout.

Boston Judge Newton Coney Island Captain Cooke Billy Leedon Jack McGee McGee Young Mitchell San Francisco Fitzsimmons Greggains A. W. Cooke Bill Slavin Greggians Fitz Slavin

Goddard-Maher Fight Heads to Thursday Night Bout

New York December 1 reports that the Goddard Maher boxing match is set for Thursday. Both fighters are known hard-hitters with Goddard the betting favorite at odds two to one. Maher will weigh 172½ pounds and referee John T. Eckhardt predicts a brutal no draw bout, noting both men were badly fatigued after Monday’s match.

New York Maher-Goddard Goddard Billy Madden Maher John T. Eckhardt

Mitchell Seeks His Fate At Bow Street Court

London Dec 1 Charley Mitchell prize fighter sentenced Oct 7 to two months hard labor for brutal assault on George Salvage appeared at Bow Street Police Court and offered to take sentence and drop appeal. Magistrate refused to interfere noting surrender would be optional with police. Mitchell fears a harsher sessions sentence if appeal fails.

London Charley Mitchell George Salvage County Seasions Bow Street Presidio Mitchell

Amateur boxing ring explains upcoming national championships

The national boxing championships will be held in Philadelphia next week with preliminaries on Monday and finals on Wednesday. Local boxers will not compete this time though several would have entered under different circumstances. Several named boxers and club figures discuss eligibility, disqualifications, and planned special bouts if New England champions succeed.

Philadelphia Fott Connelly Roche Jimmy O’brien Jimmy Kaveney Joe Casey Leahy Jim Kaveney Simons Callahan Lafayette T. F. Coyne Coopers Mr. Coyne New England Brooklyn Athletic Club New York Dorchester Athletic Club Johnnie Mack Toland Austin Kaveney Perry Connie Doherty The Francis Goodman Fuller Whiteside

Boston seeks OConnor and Sullivan for future years

Baseball notes indicate Boston management quietly pursues Dartmouth pitcher Frank OConnor and suggests Jim Sullivan as a fit now that OConnor resists pro play. Umpire McQuade shows polo interest as Mac targets a league staff spot next year. Danny Richardson will play with the Giants. Washington’s expected strong, Kelley’s likely last season. Reds pitch woes and Comiskey’s Reds set for next year. Walsh trains Jack for the Cleveland series.

Boston Frank O’connor Dartmouth Jim Sullivan O’connor McQuade Mac Danny Richardson Giants Washington Mike Kelley Mike Comiskey Cincinnatis Reds Stivetts Jimmy Wash Walsh Jack Clevelands

Harvard Crew Faces Rebuilding After Last Summer's Loss

Harvard football players who row rest before hard training to end next June while other rowers begin preliminary work. Only four rowers return from last year’s disastrous New London defeat: Newell, Waters, Acton, and Cummings. A large candidate pool forms, including Tibot, Weed, Stevenson, Thompson, Smith, Nimde, Raven, Potter and Goodwin, coached by ex-Captain Perkins. Hard training starts after Christmas recess with two crews to be formed and rowing in the Carey Building tank.

Harvard Vail New London Newell Waters Acton Cummings Kelton Rantoul Lynam Winthrop tTibot L. S Weed Stevenson Thompson Smith Nimde Raven Potter Goodwin Nelson Perkins Law School Carey

Walthams Triumph In Polo Tilt With Brockton opposition

A crowd of 500 watched the Walthams defeat Brockton 5 to 3 at the rink. Captain Cotter led Brockton against Hipson and Woodike, while Keefe fined Cunningham Everett and Mai Smith for rough play. Brockton totaled seven fouls to three for Waltham as Cotter’s colts faced a strong home defense.

Waltham Brocktons Walthams Cotter Brockton Keefe Cunningham Everett Mai Smith Hipson Woodike Aoe Waltham. Cunningham Eeese Tim Keefe Timer C. T. Saul

Polo Game Tonight at Lincoln Hall Chelsea

A major polo matchup tops tonight’s schedule at Lincoln Hall Chelsea as the Providences face the Chelsea team. Providences lead the league and feature Billy McGinnig Newcomb Leydon McCarthy Hipson Turnbull Furbush. Chelseas present Roberts McPeck Sage Abagen Lations. Expect tight defense and fast rushing with Chelsea horse cars from Cornhill and a ferry ride nearby.

Lincoln Hall Chelsea Providences Chelseas Providence Prince of Hustlers Billy McGinnig Newcomb Leydon McCarthy Hipson

Polo Pointers duel as Pawtucket hosts Chelsea tonight

Polo pointers Woodike and Cotter are the fastest rushers in the league. Billy Murray serves as substitute referee for the game. Cochrane shines for Brocktons. Chelsea fans at Lincoln Hall attend despite light patronage. Over a thousand saw a great Chelseas win as Pawtucket rests before Monday rematch. Selee distributes a pocket schedule to polo followers.

Woodike Cotter Billy Murray Cochrane Brocktons Chelsea Lincoln Hall Pawtucket Chelseas Frank Selee

Boxing Championships Set for New England A A U Meet

The second annual boxing championships of the N E A A A U will be held in Music Hall on Tuesday December 20. Classes include bantam feather special light welter middle and heavy with one half pound over weight allowed. First prizes are gold Swiss watches and silver timers for finalists. Entry fee 2 per class refundable. Entries close December 10 with E E Babb Boston. H B Cornish named meet manager.

Music Hall New England E. E. Babb P. O. Box Boston H. 8. Cornish A A. A

Dozen lively bouts at Suffolk boxing tourney in Bumstead Hall

In Bumstead Hall last evening the Suffolk Athletic Club staged a three hour show with 12 lively bouts. Frank Peters refereed, Henry Tag gard and J A Keleher judged, Martin Murphy timed. Notable matches featured Joe Elms vs George Rooker, P Manning vs Joe Levy, Dan McKinnon vs H Brackman, Buckley vs J F Cole, and Folsom’s win over Whiteside. The audience of about 600 included a solitary lady spectator amid the lively action and gold timepiece prizes were awarded.

Harry Cornish Suffolk Athletic Club Bumstead Hall Frank Peters Henry Taggard B.A. A J. A. Keleher Crescent Boat Club Martin Murphy Greggains Joe Elms Millstreams George Rooker Boston Rooker Elms John Ward West Ends Ward P. Manning Joe Levy West End A. C. Manning Levy Manning Dan McKinnon Waltham H. Brackman Brackman McKinnon Buckley Corbett J. F. Cole Clinker A. C E. Buckley Charlestown Cole W.H. Ryan John Bowman Ryan Bowman F. J. Whiteside New Hampshire B’gosh C. E. Folsom S.A.C Whiteside Folsom

Athletic clubs gear up for races and new facilities

Frank Rowe begins training for a February B A A games match race with Jack Moakley while Moakley starts later. Dorchester Athletic Club welcomes Hurley from the Y M C A gym and aims to form an inter scholastic ice polo league. Lowell Cricket and Athletic Club faces resignations led by Kelly. Boston College Y M C A Athletes Club touts $5 yearly dues but fitness access costs 50 cents for life and initiation.

Frank Rowe Jack Moakley Jack Hurley Dorchester Athletic Club Joe Cross John Wren Eddie Pettee Jack Mokeley Manhattan New England Skating Association Lowell Cricket and Athletic Club Kelly Boston College Y. M. C. A. Athletic Club Young Men’s Catholic Association of

Allston Suffers Defeat to Melrose Highlands in Bowling

Inter-club bowling action at Melrose last night saw Allston fall to Melrose Highlands in a match game. Follis bowled well for Melrose Highlands while Merrill and Plumer contributed strong scores. Score details are not provided in the readable text.

Melrose Allston Melrose Highlands Follis Merrill Plumer Phinney Spaukling

Races Postponed at Guttenburg Gloucester Track

Entries listed for six races with jockey weights and horse names including Tattler King Hazem Ra diant Avola Menthol Van 8 Mart Laurenska Mary W Bolivar Lady Ballard Sal vini Azrael April Fool Gladiator Poor Jonathan Glitter 2d Oregon Zingara King Crab Burlington Kirkover Sir Rae The Countess Mamie B. B Turkend Benjamin Early Blossom Zephyrus Express Gold Digger Jewel H Westchester Woodchopper Quartermaster Vexation Gelding Carmelite

Guttenburg N. J Tattler King Hazem Tasso Krikina Power Radiant Peralto Shotover Avola Menthol Van Mart Laurenska Mary W Bolivar Lady Ballard Salvini Azrael April Fool Gladiator Poor Jonathan Glitter 2d Oregon Zingara King Crab Burlington Kirkover Sir Rae the Countess Mamie B. B Turkend Benjamin Early Blossom Zephyrus Express Gold Digger Jewel H Westchester Woodchopper Quartermaster Carmelite

Gloucester Daily Races Show Results and Odds

Gloucester New Jersey results for today feature six races with winners Rafter Orphan Tioga Martel Gloster and McKeever. Second and third-place horses include Smuggler Paola Drum mer Minden Owen Golden Arizona Bargain Sandstone Dage Shakspere Queen D Or with varying times and betting odds.

Guloucester N. J Rafter Smuggler Paola Orphan Drummer Minden Martel Lucky Clover Bargain Gloster Sandstone Dage McKeever Shakspere Queen D'Or Bettin McKeever Queen D’or

Paddock Echoes Gloucester Races Boost Bookies

Gloucester race week brings strong betting as owners, trainers, and the public back numerous good bets. Jimmy Rowe leaves to lead flag duties in San Francisco while Gutt Day yields postponed events. J B Freed’s horse blood vessel issues, Headlight struggles in mud, Sea Bird nearly beat Hours, Coriolanus shines in mud and Old Forum gains racing form for longer distances.

Gloucester Jimmy Rowe Board of Control San Francisco Bay District Gutt J. B. Freed Sea Bird Coriolanus Old Forum

Harvard hare and hounds race ends with close finish

The Harvard Athletic Association held a tightly contested hare and hounds run starting at Hemenway gymnasium. Hares Schereschewsky 95 and Fox 94 set a Brattle Street reservoir route, returned by the railroad to Porter's Station, where the hounds broke on North avenue and closed the gap. The hounds finished thirty seconds behind the hares with J O Nichols, L B A Blake 93, Beals 95 and J Corbin Gr leading the pack. the top two hounds will be hares next time.

Harvard Athletic Association Hemenway Schereschewsky Brattle Street Reservoir Fres Pond Porter’s Station North Avenue J. O. Nichols A. Blake Beals J. Corbin

International Cycling World Championship Interest Grows

The cracks of this country and England will meet at the Chicago World’s Fair for the world championships. An international cyclists union is formed with Chairman Raymond of the L A W racing board as president. England will likely send its top riders, with events modeled on Springfield and English meetings.

England Chicago Raymond L. A. W. Racing Board Springfield

Charity Fair at New South Church Opens Doors

The New South Church parlors held their annual charity fair last evening, opening to the public at four o clock. The rooms wore nile green and white bunting with flags, and two large American flags hung on the walls. The fair aims to raise funds for charitable purposes and to foster closer acquaintance and cooperation among society members.

New South Church Society

AIDS AT THE TEACHERS BAZAAR MARSHALS NAMED FOR MUSIC HALL EVENT

A roster of marshals and aides is listed for the teachers bazaar opening next Monday evening at Music Hall. Chief Marshal is Colonel Frederick G. King, with Chief of Staff Colonel George A. Keeler, and numerous other colonels, majors, captains, and civilians named as division marshals and aids.

Music Hall Frederick G. King George A. Keeler John T. Wheelwright Sidney M. Hedges Edward E. Currier George W. Moses Harry L. Hawthorne U.S.A Frank R. Spalding Charles B. Lancaster B. 8. Calef H. P. Ballard T. W. Parks M.D William T. Glidden Henry W. Tenney H. W. Gow, Jr Charles L. Parker George H. Faxon F. L. Joy Albert W. Hall Franklin D. Williams E. V. Mitchell H. E. Smith Arthur E. Brown Edward B. Hill Jacob Pfaff G. R. Agassiz Thomas Talbot Leon F. Fose Harry D. Reed William Henry Keene Lynde Sullivan Charles S. Clark Robert F. Simes W. 8. Butler C. H. Rollins William Ropes Trask W. C. Pond Charles B. Tucker F. E. Cabot John S EB. A. Lord Frank Tent Fred H. Barker W. H. Bournelle Frederic D. Hall Sidne Miller Ballon William A. Spaulding Francis Batcheller T. Trac Eustis Talbot Aldrich George F. Virtue William Stanford Stevens C. C. Melcher T. B. Waterbury Peter Morrison M. H. Prior Ronald A. Stuart Frank E. Howe Frank B. Thayer Frederick Moore F. W. Waldron Benjamin P. Baley William M. Kidder Albert Geiger Thomas T. Olys W. B. Foster

Saloon Debate On the Fordham Platform and a Public Singer

A Chicago assembly featured Colonel William Evans of the U S forces delivering a vivid speech about blood money and saloon power. He recounted a New York rescue tale, praised reform, and urged church members to vote against rum. Norma Thompson sang, praised for clear enunciation, followed by hymns. Reverends Bates and Plumb contributed remarks.

William Evans United States Forces Mr. Evans Chicago Temple New York Henry Clews New York Railroad Army Norma Thompson Patti Jericho Road Boston Dr. Bates Plumb

Buddensiek to be released from Sing Sing tomorrow

Warden Brown reports Charles A. Buddensiek, once a building contractor indicted for manslaughter after a storm toppled his cheap structures, has behaved well in prison. Recorder Smythe orders his release when the ten year sentence ends and the $500 fine is remitted.

New York Brown Sing Sing Smythe Charles A. Buddensiek Recorder Buddensiek West Tenth Street Buddensick

Husband searches for missing wife after alleged marriage

Patrick Rooney of Globe Village Fall River travels to locate his wife and their children who fled after he served ninety days for non support. He claims a man named John Lee married his wife on Oct 15 in this city and may have left for England. Rooney seeks reconciliation or custody amid divorce proceedings and prior arrest.

New Reprorp Patrick Rooney Globe Village Fall River John Lee Rooney Lee England Savannah

No Verdict Yet In Halloran Poisoning Trial

The Halloran poisoning case on trial at East Cambridge was given to the jury at 11 yesterday morning. Key had not reported by 5 o clock when the court adjourned to 9:80 this morning.

Halloran East Cambridge Key

Miss Florence Gilbert Debut At Union Hall Brookline

A Brookline debut marked by a grand coming out for Miss Florence Gilbert at Union Hall. The event featured elaborate tropical decor, Gott's Orchestra, and dancing from eight to twelve thirty with ushers Edward Carpenter Clarence Hill Richard Mc Allister Ernest Hill Myron Whitney Jr. and Edward Steese guiding guests through a prominent social occasion.

Brookline Union Hall Florence Gilbert F. A. Gilbert Gott Edward Carpenter Clarence Hill Richard McAllister Ernest Hill Myron Whitney, Jr Edward Steese

Weather Indications for Friday in New England and New York

Washington forecast on December 1 reports fair skies for Friday across New England and Eastern New York with northwesterly winds and slightly cooler coastal conditions.

New England Washington New York

Arrested for Robbing His Mother

Henry McCall of East Cambridge was arrested after allegedly stealing 400 dollars from his mother. A warrant had been issued, he remained missing until street officers found him with 280 dollars. Authorities note a prolonged spree and that the money came from an insurance payout on the mother's late brother.

J. T. Coolidge East Fourth Street Welch O'Malley Second Third Division 12 Mr. Coolidge South Boston O’mailley Henry McCall East Cambridge Station 2

Anarchists Await Doom as Jeres Tribunal Delivers Sealed Sentencing

Maprin December 1 The military tribunal at Jeres tried the anarchists linked to the recent attack there. A secret sentence has been delivered and will be sent sealed to the captain-general of Seville for approval. Reports say several prisoners face life penal servitude while others are to be jailed for twelve to fifteen years.

Maprin Jeres Seville

Military Justice in Germany

Bern reports Major Heinrichs of the Fourth Upper Silesian Infantry has been sentenced by court martial to one year in a fortress for causing seven privates to drown last summer. He commanded the battalion to swim the Neisse in full accoutrements and seven untrained men perished.

Bern Heinrichs Fourth Upper Silesian Infantry Neisse

Tip Jerusalem Tipped To Become City Name

In Tippermnsalem Oklahoma a naming quarrel ends with the town hailed as Tip Jerusalem after a compromise between Timothy P. Grady and Colonel H M Kaufmann. The settlement, founded last year, faced a split vote before the young couple’s influence led to a blended name.

Tippernsalem City Oklahoma Tippernsalem Timothy P. Grady H. M. Kaufmann Tim” Grady Kaufmann Moses Promised Land Grady Jerusalem Pattrady Rebecca Kaumann

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