Pre-fight musings on Jeff Johnson Burns Burns and sports ties
In a column, Alex McLean weighs Jeff Johnson versus Burns and Johnson, noting a bias risk. The writer recalls Burns vs Johnson in Australia and reflects on boxing and horse racing scenes, praising or criticizing fighters and racing figures while hinting at forthcoming shocks.
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Tommy Burns
Australia
Burns
Tommy
Uffey’s Answers on Sports and Pro Contacts
Reader questions touch on boxing legends Nelson Britt and Johnson and long distance running star Bonhag. The column cites Bat Nelson versus Britt four fights and asks about Tom Jones height and 1906 Philadelphia bout dates. It discusses amateur swimming growth and Brookline Gym’s support for sport.
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George Bonhbag
Bonhag
Boston
Bat Nelson
Jimmy Britt
Tom Jones
Tigers
Cincinnati Reds
Nelson
Britt
al Shrubb
Old Park Square Rink
McGovern
Philadelphia
Furious Pace Pushes Cyclists Toward Record in Madison Square Garden Race
In a six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden the Australian sprinter Clark surged to the lead amid chaotic early pacing. By midnight leaders logged 1439.8 miles and a 20.6 mile advantage over last year as teams juggled laps and positions into the early hours.
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Pajama Girls Chase Train in Danbury
Two young women linked to Frank Lalor in The Candy Shop ran through Danbury in pajamas and fur coats after being awakened late to catch a train. The pair were Maude Fulton, a dancer, and May Boley, who sings the moon song.
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Frank Lalor
Maude Fulton
May Boley
Princeton Hockey Team Sets Expanded Schedule This Winter
Princeton University hockey will play more games than usual this season per manager Gibbs. The schedule includes matches against St. Pauls School Williams Yale West Point Cornell Dartmouth Harvard Columbia and Yale with games in New York Pittsburg West Point and Boston through January.
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Dartmouth
Boston
Harvard
Columbia
Hueston and Allen to Meet in Boston Pool Championship
Thomas Filleston announces that world champion pool player and Benjamin Allen of Kansas City will compete for the championship in Boston from December 21 to 23. Allen, nephew of John Kling who recently lost the title to Hueston, will depart Kansas City on December 15.
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Thomas Filleston
Benjamin Allen
Boston
Allen
John Kling
Hueston
Madisons Tonight Clash St Josephs A A Bigelow A C
Tonight at Monument Hall the Madisons A C face St Josephs A A of the West End in a basketball game. The second game features Bigelow A C of South Boston against the Madison rivals.
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St. Joseph A. A
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South Boston
East Boston Independents Defeat Charlestown A A 40 24
East Boston Independents outscored Charlestown A A 40 to 24 at the East Boston Boat Club. Marley led scoring with five goals, Kenefick tallied nine, and Anderson three as O Connor, Saunders and Steele added points in 20 minute halves before an estimated 200 spectators.
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Toys From Every Land at R. H. White Display
The R. H. White store presents a vast Christmas toy display featuring items from the North, East, and West, including Eskimo and Indian dolls, Filipino crafts, bamboo houses, and modern electric toys. Highlights include miniature airships, electric trains, gravity-defying cars, and many toys shaped by science, all aimed at delighting children and educating adults.
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R. H. White Company
Far East
R. H. White
Flanagan Beats Teddy Murphy In Salem Bout
Tommy Flanagan won the award over Teddy Murphy in Salem this afternoon. Murphy pressed the attack but lacked power while Flanagan landed a strong right counter. In the semi finals Dick Hanlon lost to Billy Dinkle of Lynn, and Charley Osborne beat John Long of Boston in the end.
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Tommy Flanagan
Teddy Murphy
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Flanagan
Dick Hanlon
Billy Dinkle
Lynn
Charley Osborne
John Long
Boston
Adams Square Dominates City League Bowling Night
Adams Square five of the City League posted a total 1538 to take high honors. Every man surpassed 800 except McRae with 296. Felton led with 317 and a 119 high string. Somerset prevailed over Carruth as Marteel with 378 and 124 high string tops. Murray won two of three from McCarthy.
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Marteel
Murray
McCarthy
Where Do You Trade A Boston Liquor Mail Order Ad
A 100-year-old Boston liquor shop invites mail orders for Snow Special 10-year-old whiskey with gallon jugs four dollars twenty-five, quarts one dollar fifteen, pints sixty cents, and half-pints thirty cents. Located near Faneuil Hall at 59 North Market St and promising satisfaction or money back.
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New England
Boston
Faneuil Halls
Shubert A Cinch For Con O'Reelly Shubert
The sons of Old Erin filled the Columbia arena to see Con O'Kelly in action but Shubert proved too light for the Irishman. O'Kelly won the match with the first fall in about three minutes and a second in eight, though fans felt he did not reveal his grappling prowess fully.
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Columbia
Con O'Kelly
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Shubert
Hueston Wins Special Match Against Syrian Kid
Champion Tom Hueston defeated the Syrian Kid in a two-session event. He led 134 to 64 in the afternoon and 95 to 94 in the evening. The final tally stood at Hueston 600, Syrian Kid 298.
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Tom Hueston
Hueston
Norwood Independents Seek Away Games With Top Teams
The Norwood Independents seek away games this season with strong clubs. They target the Cambridge Red Sox Winthrop Y C Hyde Park A A and St Marys of Quincy. Address Laurie Taylor 62 Cross Street Norwood for proposals.
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Cambridge Red Sox
Winthrop Y. C
Hyde Park A. A
St. Mary's
Quincy
Laurie Taylor
Cross Street
Norwood
MacVeagh Seeks Tariff Revisions and Central Bank Plan
Secretary MacVeagh urged bankers to adopt a public view on currency and tariff reform. He argued the Payne law marks a phase in Republican tariff revision and called for a shift from logrolling to fact based policy. George E. Roberts promoted a central bank with note powers and district clearing centers to unify reserves and prevent panics, citing England’s system and bank reserve concerns. Governor Draper welcomed attendees as banking leaders gathered in Boston with over 450 bankers present.
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McKinley
Friends of Tariff Revision
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Tariff Board
Tariff Commission
Congress
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Treasury
England
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Worcester County Institute For Savings
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George H. Lyman
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Magazine buyers for short stories listed in Post Letter Box
The Post Letter Box notes magazines that purchase short stories including Harper's Scribner's Cosmopolitan and McClure's. It adds related Q and A on city registration for voters in Boston, access to docks for ocean liners, the Socialist vote for Governor in 1902, and guidance to inquire at the Massachusetts State Board of Health for free sanitariums.
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Boston
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Massachusetts State Board of Health
Reader Q A on policemen shoes on duty and dental clinic query
Reader asks if officers may shine shoes on duty. Answer says police manual has no rule. as long as duties are not neglected it is justified. Also asks for dental clinic location from Boston Sunday Post 1909. answer Tufts College. Another query about days of week for 1843 and 1847 dates. answer Monday and Friday.
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Star Chamber
Jeff Johnson
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Boston Sunday Post
Tufts College
Louisville pitcher Willie Hogg dies in New Orleans
Willie Hogg once a Louisville Ameri can Association pitcher and former American League player died in New Orleans today. He pitched in 1909 for Louisville and had prior major league experience.
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Willie Hogg
Louisville
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