Ryan Fitzsimmons Bout Depends on Side Bet and Club
Syracuse, Dec. 9 Tommy Ryan and Bob Fitzsimmons discuss a proposed twenty round fight at 154 pounds with ringside weigh in. Fitzsimmons refuses Lenox Club, demands a $10,000 side bet and possible 134 pound limit. Ryan resists the side bet but would agree if waived, aiming to stage the match within 24 hours.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Tommy Ryan
Bob Fitzsimmons
Yan
Fitzsimmons
New York
Bob
Ryan
Tom O' Rourke
Lenox
Boxing Gossip From Boston A C Smokes Talk Dec 14
President Matt Leary of the East Boston A C organizes a strong program at Lyceum Hall with an eight round main bout Patsy Sweeney versus Jack Sullivan the Pacific coast featherweight Sullivan recently challenged Sweeney at 118 pounds Sweeney has climbed into featherweight ranks beating eleven men in under two months The card also mentions Henry Andrews Chelsea ready to meet Jimmy Briggs or Iddy Jones and notes on Sharkey McCoy Lenox A C agreement The piece discusses O Rourke and Metov plus referee Tim Jurst and a call to John Nicholson and Arthur Murphy about a letter for Tom Wilson
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Matt Leary
Eost Boston A. C
Lyceum Hall
Patsy Sweeney
Jack Sullivan
Sweeney
Sharkey and McCoy
Lenox A. C
Tom O O’ Rourke
New York
Tom O'Rourke
Tim Jurst
John Nicholson
Arthur Murphy
Tom Wilson
Goldstein and Broderick to Meet in Yonkers Card
The Waverly A. reorganized as Yonkers A. will stage a twenty round lightweight bout on December 15 featuring Hiram Goldstein and Tom oe. The match marks a renewal of local boxing interest in Yonkers.
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Yonkers, N
Waverly A
The
Yonkers A
Tomoe
Hiram Goldstein
Pelican Tomorrow Night Card Features Local Boxing Showdown
The Greenwood hosts a full boxing card with Tommy Butler of Brooklyn facing Jack Walderon of Trenton over twenty rounds at 135 pounds. Fort Hamilton's Tom Williams faces Jack Mack of Willets Point in ten rounds at 150 pounds, with Jim McWeever meeting Kid Murphy of Paterson in ten rounds at 126 pounds. The main event stars Marty McCue versus Jack Downey in a twenty-round bout.
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New York
the Pelican
Tommy Butler
Brooklyn
Jack Walderon
Trenton
Tom Williams
Fort Hamilton
Jack Mack
Willets Point
Jim McWeever
Kid Murphy
Paterson
N. J
the Greenwood
Marty McCue
Jack Downey
Anger at Wefers Strains New York Athletic Club
The New York Evening Journal reports NYAC members are angry at sprinter B J Wefers for criticizing the club’s treatment of him after four years of honors. The club defends his easy life at Travers Island and notes his poor form at Chicago meets. Wefers supporters fear his deteriorating condition since two years ago after a 22 yard intercollegiate defeat.
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The
New York Evening Journal
New York A. C
B. J. Wefars
Travers Island
Chicago
Chicago Athletic Association
Wefers
Colfelt
Princeton
Trade Bowling League Expands With Two New Clubs
The Trade Bowling League adds North Packing and Provision Company and Jamaica A A for a second winter schedule. The opening game Monday night features Beacons versus Fed erals. Prizes include 2 and 15 for top teams, 5 for the top three strings, trophies for high single, high three game total, and highest pinfall. The season spans fourteen weeks with one game per week per team under American Bowling Congress rules.
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Trade Bowling League
North Packing and Provision Company
Jamaica A. A
Beacons
Federals
American Bowling Congress
Councils and Knights Plan Willard Pool and Bowling Schedule
Chelsea and Everett Councils and Knights of Columbus meet to arrange a Willard pool whist and bowling schedule for championship honors. Aggie Carleton seeks rival council bowling teams while Roughan manager Harry Dolan aims to hear from crack teams for a candle pin series. Norfolk House tourney opens next week with entries including Johnson Smith and Davis Cagino stars from years past.
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Chelsea
Everett
Knights of Columbus
Aggie
Carleton
Chelsea Council
Council
Harry Dolan
Roughan
Charlestown
Tom’ McCarthy
Johnson
Smith
Davis
Cagino
Dr Landis Talks to Men Sunday Evening Medical Class
Public notice invites men to a medical talk by Dr Landis at Bright'n and Festial Dis eases presented in Sanford Parsors. Learn safer treatments and free guidance, with office hours listed for Saturdays and Mondays and Sundays. Write or call for details and join the medical class.
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Sanford
Washington E
Rough polo clash sparks New Haven win over New Britain
In New Haven Conn on December 9 the New Haven Reds beat New Britain with a rough matchup lacking teamwork. Bone led scoring in the open periods, Russ Latilons and Burges MecGilvray contributing early goals, while Waterbury and Portland results showed crowdly play and varying attendance.
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New Haven
New Britain
Conn
New Britain Reds
Grrat
Bone
Latilons
Russ -Lations
Burges MecGilvray
Russell
Cornell Adopts New Policy for Intercollegiate Rowing
Ithaca reports strong evidence Cornell will change rowing terms for next year. Coach Courtney and crew dissidents pushed against last year’s arrangements. The ultimatum rests with Yale and Harvard, with Ithaca awaiting their replies.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Cornell
Ithacans
Courtney
Yale
Harvard
MacMasters Visits Princeton After Harvard Triumph
Scotty MacMasters former Princeton trainer visited Princeton to see the varsity team he helped coach this season at Harvard. He praised Harvard's season and said Princeton could have more than one big game for financial reasons, while declining to confirm Harvard interest in a future meeting.
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Princeton
N. J
Scotty
MacMasters
Vasity
Harvard
Crimson
River skating unsafe in Boston as cold snap firms ice
The city braces for season skating with major ponds risky. Public Garden pond hosts eager skaters but police warn no skating until ice is verified safe. Leverett Pond and Jamaica Pond remain unsafe as Jamaica Pond freezes last.
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Boston
Garden Bridge
Leverett Pond
Jamaica Pond
Jamaica
Boston Sails for Shanghai from Taku to protect legation
The Boston sailed from Taku for Shanghai to reach the Pei Ho River mouth and send marines to Tien Tsin and possibly to Peking for protection of the U S legation. Captain Wildes did not report whether marines were embarked.
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Washington
Boston Today
Taku
Shanghai
Pei Ho River
Tien Tsin
Peking
United States Legation
Wildes
Navy Department
City League Pinfall Clash Yields Low Scoring Night
Marden of Boylston rolled 223 in three games for 547 total pins as City League action saw low scores. Murray & Irwin edged 2 of 3 games despite trailing in pins while Hub beat McCarthys two of three and Carruth did the same to City Hall. Sudbury-Meyers traded wins with Sudbury taking two of three. Boylston third string led with 872 in a night of tight battles and Sudbury totaled 661 for second-highest string.
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Boylston
Murray & Irwin
Marden
Hub
McCarthys
Carruth
City Hall
Sudbury-Meyers
Meyers
Sudbury
Edison Companies Offer New Electric Light Contracts
The Edison Electric Illuminating Company of Boston announces a new contract plan using the Wright Indicator. Customers burning at least twenty five 16-candle lamps for four hundred hours yearly can pay part at one cent per hour and part at four tenths of a cent per hour, with substantial savings depending on daily usage. Details available at General Offices No 3 Head Place.
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Boston Edison Company
Kenney Denies Involvement in Teller Scandal Testimony
Wilmington Del December 9 Senator Kenney admitted he bought margin stock in Bay State Gas on Boggs and Cooper urging him on. He denied knowledge of Boggs withholding checks and said the $1000 bank funds were Boggs's deposit to his account.
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Wilmington
Del
Kenney
Boggs
Thomas S. Clark
Colonel Cooper
Senate
Bay State
Cooper
Bogge
Berlin Arrives at Newport News With Major General Brooke
The United States transport Berlin arrived from San Juan this afternoon carrying Major-General Brooke his staff and the First Kentucky Volunteer Infantry under Captain J B Castroman General Brooke and his party will stay at Old Point overnight and proceed. to Washington later.
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Newport News
United States
Berlin
San Juan
Brooke
Kentucky Volunteer Infantry
J. B. Castreman
Old Point
Holier Than Thou in School Board Fight
Delegates of United Public School Associations met at the Parker House to map backing for John A Brett and Charles I Dukelow for the school committee. Dr Charles S Stone attacked a rival association, calling it holier than thou and a deadly enemy, hinting at future reprisals.
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United Public School Associations
Parker House
John A. Brett
Charles I’. Dukelow
Charles 8. Stone
Stone
Lowell
Ames
Death in Maquor Saloon Claims Bil Washington Man
Michael Burke aged 66 of Bil Washington Street died last night at 8 in the Maquor saloon on Harrison Avenue after seating himself. Dr Duxbury attributed the death to heart disease. Undertaker Sullivan prepared the body.
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Michael Burke
Bil Washington Street
Maquor
Harrison Avenue
Duxbury
Undertaker Sullivan
Davies Loses Expulsion Upheld by National Trotting Board
National Trotting Association Board of Review met in New York for six hours and sustained expulsions and suspensions arising from the Saugus Mass meet. Several drivers and horses were penalized for irregularities including ringers and unlawful winnings, with reinstatements and fines noted for others.
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Board of Review
National Trotting Association
Saugus
Mass
James Andrews
Dover
N. H
Martin & Tyson
Montgomery
Ala
W. H. Hamlet
Worcester
J. H. Lewis
Bridgeport
Tyson
Hamiet
Mary B
Holyoke
Davies
Clarence Ware
Mr. Vernon
Tuckahoe
Ware
Rollins
New Hampshire
F. Layton
Black Ralph
Maine
Ralph
W. A. Flage
Middleboro
John Rash
Clinton
John Toomey
Oakdale
Pacer
Little Pete
Uncle Jim
P. W Loriarty
Bondsville
Bros, Jr
Antioch
Leola
Franklin Park
Edward M. Gillies
Medford
Abbott
Boston
A Ilayo, Jr
Springfield
J. N. Chase
Essex Junction
Joseph Middleby, Jr
John Stout
Faywood
H. Baldwin
Glens Falls
N. Y
New England Trotting [Horse Breeders’ Association
Thomas Greenwood
Great Barrington
James A. Stevens
Tiffany's Case as War Committee Probes Ollivette Lieutenant
Major A J Appell testified before the war investigating committee describing the Ollivette case and the tenure of Lieutenant during the session on December 9 in Washington.
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Washington
A. J. Appell
Miller Leads in Madison Square Garden 24 Hour Race
Miller dominates the Madison Square Garden 24 hour race at midnight with a 40 mile lead over Waller and 23 miles over Pierce. Pierce and Albert battle for third as Gilim, Lawson, Nawn, Aronson, and Stevenson follow. Miller seeks a new 24 hour record and a $200 bonus if he preserves his pace.
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Waller
Albert
Miller
Madison Square Garden
Grimm
Lawson
Nawn
Teddy Hale
Gimim
Laawson
Aronson
Stevens
Forster
Hale
Julius
Turville
Chicago
Burns Pierce
W. A. Elkes
Harry D. Elkes
Waltham
Garden
Joyeux
Frederick
Starvers
America
Gimm
Stevenson
Execution Fails as Rope Breaks in Virginia Jail
Norfolk December 9 John Andersen condemned murderer of Mate Saunders of the Olive Pecker was hanged at 3 p m The rope broke near the knot and his neck likely broke on the second drop after a second hanging was prepared He spoke of peace and forgiveness and was pronounced dead shortly after the second drop The body was buried in Kimwood Cemetery and a spectator cried telegraph to the President.
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John Anderesen
Mate Saunders
Olive Pecker
J. B. Merritt
Seamen’s Bethel
Andersen
Marshal Treat
Virginia Anatomical Society
Seamen’s Lot
Kimwood Cemetery
Rally in Bates Hall Supports School Board Nominees
The Boston Public School Association held a noon rally in Bates Hall to back their School Board nominees. About four attendees were present, mostly women, as Colonel Livermore outlined the group’s aim and stressed keeping schools out of politics.
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Boston Public School Association
Bates’ Hall
Colonel Livermore
Tiffany’s Death Question on Starvation Claim Stirring Inquiry
The account recalls William Tiffany, a malaria convalescent aboard a ship to Boston. He telegraphed the adjutant general requesting sick leave, and his recommendation was approved. Contention arises whether Tiffany died from starvation within seventy two hours, which Major Appell disputes.
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William ‘Tiffany
Boston
Tiffany
Dr. Connor
Major App
Hampshire Bank Dividend Report Seeks 40 Percent Payout
The Hampshire Savings Bank receivers Benjamin Hk Cook and R W Irwin ask court for a first dividend of 40 percent to depositors, with returnable notice set for December 27. They report settlements with J W Mason over certificates of deposit and various securities, with title affected by former treasurer misconduct. Receivers of the savings bank claim 41000 remains for distribution while the national bank receives the balance.
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The
Hampshire Savings Bank
Benjamin Hk. Cook
R. W. Irwin
Superior Civil Court
Knowlton
Savings Bank
J. W. Mason
Hampshire County National Bank
National Bank
Northampton
Park National Bank of Holyoke
Lewis Warner
National
Express Thief Arrested After Nighttime Theft
Headquarters inspectors nabbed James McCarthy alias John McCarthy 23 from New York and Boston Express Company theft. He was caught by directors Kelly and Shields while carrying two boxes of clothing.
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James McCarty
John McCarthy
Kelly and
Shields
New York
Boston Express
Detchon’s Anti Diurelia Promoted for Bedwetting Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr KE Detchon’s Anti Diurelia as a remedy for nocturnal enuresis. It claims quick effect and targets parents with children who experience bedwetting and bed linens soiled by water. The ad lists GOODWIN CO. of Boston as the distributor and markets the product at a price around $100.
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KE. Detchon
Gev
Goodwin CO
Boston
Record-setting track night features Eddie Bald sprint
A night of exhibitions included Eddie Bald clocking 1:02 2 5 for a half mile, a Garden track record. Eddie McDuffee and Arthur Gardner matched two mile times around 4 minutes 21 seconds and 2 minutes 5 seconds respectively. Nat Butler and Harry Caldwell staged an exciting unlimited pursuit won by Caldwell in 10:04 3 5 after four and a half miles.
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Forster
Hale
Julius
Eddie Bald
Eddie McDuffee
Arthur Gardner
Jimmy Michael
Tom Cooper
Detroit
Nat Butler
Boston
Harry Caldwell
Manchester
N. H
Caldwell
Six Day Riders Suspended Over Unsanctioned Races
Baltimore report shows Nat Butler from Boston and others fined fifty dollars and suspended until payment for unsanctioned races. Eddie McDuffee and Edouard Taylore receive two hundred dollars and suspension. All six day race participants fined fifty dollars. Charles Jurville adds forty five dollars to reach fifty. Madison Square Garden track fined one thousand dollars and suspension. EK F Roscoe of Pittsfield moved to professional class with clauses C and FT.
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Baltimore
Mott
L. A. W. Racing Board
Nat Butler
Boston
Eddie McDuffee
Edouard Taylore
Charles Jurville
Madison Square Garden
EK. F. Roscoe
Pittsfield
Mass
Ward 6 Democrats Rally Tonight at Ward Room North Bennet
The Democrats of Ward 6 host a Stand rally at the ward room on North Bennet street this evening at 8 o clock. Speakers include John F Fitzgerald Edward J Flynn Daniel J Kan John A Rowan Christopher F OBrien Samuel H Borofsky Michael J McColgan Jeremiah E Mahoney Andrew A Badaracco Patrick Y H Bradley William J OBrien Michael J Donovan and Salem PD.Charles and twelve Democratic candidates for the Board of Aldermen.
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Ward 6
North
Bennet Street
John F Fitzgerald
Edward J. Flynn
Daniel J. Kan
John A. Rowan
Christopher F. O’brien
Samuel H. Borofsky
Michael J. McColgan
Jeremiah FE. Mahoney
Andrew A. Badaracco
Patrick YH. Bradley
William J. O’brien
Michael J. Donovan
Salem Pd.charles
Board of Aldermen
Capen Endorses Association Candidates Against National Politics Interference
S. B. Capen endorsed the association's candidates, stating that national politics has no place in school affairs.
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S. B. Capen
Othe Association
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