Creedons and McCoys Fray Tops Friday Ring Card
Australian middleweight Dan Creedon and American Kid McCoy duel in Long Island City in a twenty round title bid. The bout shapes a hard fought championship clash with recent form debated by fans and experts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Creedon
Kid McCoy
Long Island A. C
Fitzsimmons
Fisti
Creedon
McCoy
Dick O’brien
O’brien
South Beach
Creeon
Ted White
al Roberts
Roberts
Dreamland
Hoosier
Bob Fitzsimmons
Frank Craig
Per Contra
Hese
Indiana
Billy Edwards
Joe Choynski
Corbett
Charley Mitchell
Mike Donovan
Pcre
Dixon Bernstein Bout Offered by Olympic Club of Buffalo
The Olympic Club of Buffalo offers a guaranteed purse of 2000 dollars plus 60 percent of gate receipts for a 20 round glove contest between George Dixon and Joe Bernstein. Bernstein’s manager Charles Horan has accepted. Dixon has not replied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Olympic Club of
Buffalo
George Dixon
Joe Bernstein
Beli
Charles Horan
Dixon
American turf congress to meet in Cincinnati
The American turf congress will meet in Cincinnati on December 20 to consider reinstatement of Pimlico. Frank Hunt, son of William Hunt, died in Akron Ohio from brain fever after head injury in a football game last Thursday. Indoor baseball grows in Chicago with many leagues among bicycle clubs and businesses. The Indian prince Ranjitsinhji scored 177 in Australia. The New York Giants plan Sunday games in the West next season despite directors’ doubts. The Marblehead Corinthian Yacht Club met at the Parker House with Everett Paine secretary and a committee to nominate officers for the next annual election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Turf Congress
Cincinnati
Pimlico
Frank Hunt
William Hunt
Akron
Chicago
Australia
Ranjitsinghi
New York Giants
Marblehead Corinthian Yacht Club
Parker House
Everett Paine
Election of officers for Military Division 37 H O H
Annual election for Military Division 37 A O H Bunker Hill Guards Charlestown chose John T Galvin as resident George W Long vice president Edward O Callaghan recording secretary John J Linnehan financial secretary and Martin J Roche treasurer Committees chosen Finance John H Helmund John L Donovan John P Doher ty Employment George W Long Michael Murphy Stephen O Leary Francis Haughey James Heffernan Standing Stephen O Leary Lee Donovan Patrick Murphy John Helmund John C Driscoll Literary Mathew Donovan Patrick J Strickley Patrick Goggin Chaplain Rev Francis W Malley chosen and Dr James T Gallagher physician
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunker Hill
Charlestown
John T. Galvin
George W. Long
Edward O'Callaghan
John J. Linnehan
Martin J. Roche
John H. Helmund
John L. Donovan
John P. Doherty
Michael Murphy
Stephen O'Leary
Francis Haughey
James Heffernan
Atanding
Lee Donovan
Patrick Murphy
John Helmund
John C. Driscoll
Mathew Donovan
Patrick J. Srickley
Patrick Goggin
Ancis W. Malley
Eopentes Chapain
James T. Gallagher
Division 11 elects officers in South Boston
Division 11 A. O. H. in Harrison Hall South Boston last night elected President P. H. Corcoran Vice-president James A Punch recording secretary J J Shine financial secretary P B Connors treasurer M J Collins sergeant at arms William Thomas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Hall
Boston
P. H. Corcoran
James A. Punch
J. J. Shine
P. 8. Connors
M. J. Collins
William Thomas
Champions at Handball in New York
In Phil Casey's handball court a series of games featured former world champion Phil Casey and current world champion William Carney of Chicago with James Fitzgerald of Ireland and James Dunne Jr. Also present were the anticipated practice match between Carney and Fitzgerald. Dunne and Fitzgerald started fast winning four hands by eleven aces. Casey and Carney reversed the result in the next. the old and new champions traded control through the third before Casey and Carney won again in the fourth by sixteen aces. The fifth game was not played due to darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Phil Casey
Casey
William Carney
Chicago
Chamion
James Fitzgerald
Ireand
James Dunne
Carney
Fitzgerald
Dunne
Crack Riders Train for Race Amid Pacemaker Lineup
In New York on December 16 Taylore the French crack and Chase of England joined trainer Young in Philadelphia to prepare for a race with Jimmy Michael the Welsh midget. Michael trains at Saratoga with top pacemakers, as Taylore and Chase arrive with a dozen pacemakers including Gougoltz and Lamberjack. Stephane the long distance French crack may stay for the next six day race. Maurice the Belgian and his wife left for home today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Taylore
Chase
England
Philadelphia
Young
Jimmy Michael
Michael
Saratoga
Gougoltz
Wefers Aims for 50-Yard World Record at MSG
Bernie Wefers will attempt the 50-yard world record of 12 seconds at the New Jersey A. C. games in Madison Square Garden Friday night. The record is held by Lou Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bernie Wefers
Lou Myers
New Jersey A. C
Madison Square Garden
Presbyterian Wins Derby as Burns Leads Riders in New Orleans Card
In New Orleans on December 15 the preliminary Derby valued at 3000 dollars highlighted the card. John W. Schorr & Sons' Presbyterian by Prestonpan-Dare ka won easily with Tommy Burns riding the first three winners. Track slow despite good attendance and fine weather. Winners: St. Roane six furlongs. Ben Frost five furlongs. Presbyterian in the Derby. Ben Waddell one mile selling. Serf one mile selling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
John W. Schorr & Sons
Presbyterian
Prestonpan
Dareka
Tommy Burns
St. Roane
Ben Frost
Ben Waddell
Serf
Corcoran Club endorses candidate and grows membership
The Corcoran Club met at the Jefferson House with M J Mulroy presiding. Alderman Paige is thanked for supporting John Daly's freedom of the city. Joseph Norton appears popular for Alderman. Twenty three new members join, including John Harmon Hugh Breslehan and Michael Fallon. The club plans a large meeting next Saturday to endorse their chosen candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corcoran Club
General
Corcoran
Jefferson House
M. J. Mulroy
Milton C. Paige
Boston
John Daly
Joseph J. Norton
John Harmon
Hugh Breslehan
Michael Fallon
M. F. McGovern
Salvation Oil Advertised as Superior Remedy
Testimonial from Mrs Frank Juif of Detroit endorses Salvation Oil as an unmatched liniment for sprains bruises and pains. The ad notes Salvation Oil sells for 25 cents and claims no rival for prompt relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Juif
Gratiot Ave
Detroit
Mich
Salvation
Promoter Dan Stuart Eyes Corbett Fitzsimmons Bout With Veriscope
Dan Stuart moves to arrange a Corbett versus Fitzsimmons fight after Carson City. He asks William Brady if Corbett will sign articles, signaling Fitzsimmons’ interest. Negotiations consider venues in the East or Southern states to avoid veriscope warnings and boost gate receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dan Stuart
Carson
Corbett
Fitz
William A. Brady
Stuart
Brady
Fitzsimmons
Texas
Nevada
Carson City
Anky Bob
Julian
Boxing Gossip and Fight Plans Reach Boston Fans
Reports from Charlestown and Cambridge outline postponed Tuesday events moving to tonight with a full program. Highlights include bouts featuring Bob Montgomery, Jack Leahy, Joe Horn, John Bell, and Tom Crowley, plus a Kearns benefit in Lawrence.
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Manchester
N. H
Billy Hurd
Walter Lang
Dick Bradley
Boston
Joe Horn
John Bell
Horn
Bell
Jack Foley
South Boston
Joe Mullins
Timmy Kearns
Lawrence
Bob Allen
Allen
Jersey City
Ross & Tracy
Sullivan Square
Charlestown
Riverside Boat Club
Cambridge
Bob Montgomery
Jack Leahy
Tom Crowley
Billy Troy
Kearns
Patsy Hennessy
Maurice Rosenberg
W York
College Point
Dave Wall
Polo A. C
Tim Kearns
Hudson County
N. J
Bob
Kid McPartland
Bobby Dobbs
Brooklyn
Dobbs
New Yorker
Eddy Curry
Billy O’donnell
Memphis
Greenpoint A. C
Dick Moore
Billy Smith
New York
Moore
Smith
Buffalo
Jimmy Barry
Spike Sullivan
Tommy White
Liverpool
Dave Sullivan
Patsy Haley
Dave
Billy Pot
New Ear’s
John 8
Barnes
Minneapolis
National Sporting Club of
London
Olympic Club of
Birmingham
Peter Griffin
Jim Davenport
Ben DeBarry
Professor Robinson
Jack Skelly
Palace Sporting Club
Trenton
Sid McPartland
Minneapoli
Skelly
George V. Tuohey
Bicycle Industry Moves and Factory Expansions
The Liberty Cycle Company operates its Bridgeport factories around the clock. Henry & Clark of Blackstone street take over the New England agency for the Shirk wheel made in Chicago. Owen Manufacturing, maker of the Owen Black Beauty, opens new quarters in Norwich Connecticut and plans a full operation soon. Humber announces a chainless wheel to be released next year with samples shown December 20. Details on direct power application are scarce.
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Liberty Cycle Company
Bridgeport
New England
Chicago
Henry & Clark
Blackstone Street
Owen Manufacturing Company
Owen
Lottie Lorine Sold for 2000 in Danville Kentucky
The pacin mare Lottie Lorine, 2 06 3 4 pace time, known in the area, was sold today in Danville to 8 M Tuthill of New York by Cecil Brothers for 2000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Dea
Lottie Lorine
Cecil Brothers
8. M. Tuthill
New York
Refined Neighbors Suspect Theft of Silver and Music
North American notes a sharp line about new neighbors who appear refined yet allegedly borrow only silver and sheet music. The remark hints at distrust and possible ongoing disputes within the community.
It is not necessary to call a doctor for a cut or bruise
An advertisement claims salvation oil can treat minor cuts and bruises without a doctor visit and lists a price of 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Oil
Battery Beatens Charlestown in Massachusetts Interclub Bowing
Central team from Somerville dominated the match at the Central Club as Charlestown 999th Artillery struggled with mis-spares and a weak bowling showing. Central led in bowling and pool events, while billiards and whist scores favored Central in a multi-game interclub contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
999Th Artillery
Charlestown
Central Club
Somerville
Battery
Central
Centrals
Artillery
Henry
Daniels
Odear
Towne
Bigelow
Etal
Hollander
Clark
Dudley
McCausland
Ogoth
Melrose Falls to Glendon Club in Interclub Meet
In Melrose on December 15 the Glendon Club of Everett defeated Melrose A. C. in billiards pool and Whist while Melrose won bowling by 88 points. Billiards totals were Glendon 300 to Melrose 132. Pool 118 to 83. Whist Glendon 314 plus 2 to Melrose 310 minus 2.
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Melrose
Glendon Club
Everett
Melrose A
Glendon
Threshie
Etheridge
Haston
Brown
Pool
Joel
Reader
Palmer
Boerum
Cyclists’ Scores Highlight A. C. C. Series Wins
Massachusetts Bicycle Club beat Metropolitan Wheelmen by 89 pins and Boston College Association Wheelmen defeated Roxbury B C by 110 pins in last night’s A C C series.
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Massachusetts Bicycle Club
Boston College Association Wheelmen
Metropolitan Wheelmen
Roxbury B. C
Collegians
Massachusetts
B. OC
Jackson
Anderson Eveseeeseseees
Donovan Eeendteseeeesser
Bilis Ee
Morrisey
Casserly
Eeesee
Roxbury
Wheeler
Strout Eeeree Ee
Sondheim Eee
McCarty
Jeffries Club of East Boston Defeated by Philedians in Bowling
In Waltham on December 15 the Jeffries Club of East Boston was beaten by the Philedians in bowling 2414 to 2392 while Saunders of the Philedians posted a 638 three string total in billiards and no other Jeffries player exceeded 500.
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Melrose
Waltham
Jeffries ‘Club
Boston
Philedians
Saunders
Jeffries
Bond
Pitcher
Weston
Eaton
Paol—Philedians
Rowe
Paul
Whittier
McKee
Arlington B C Wins Home Match In Circuit League
At the Arlington Boat Clubhouse the Maugus team visited for a Circuit League match. Arlington B C took first and third games while Maugus won the second by a wide margin. Daly of Chelsea Pythian candlepin team led with 284, with Purrington and Ed Bean tied for second on 283.
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McAllan
St. James
James Donnelly
Strin
Kirby
Sudbury
Meyers
Latters
Cambridge
Pythian
Columbia
Pythians
Tal. Murphy Eeeestesesserses
Lavis Eros Eseeeseesese
Corp Casa
Cook
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Murray & Irwin
Bowler
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Jeffersons
Welby Eeeneeeserseresee
Goleman Eeeereereresee
McLella Peer Tear
Bradbury Peeeseresesere
Bills Seereer Eeeresesagee
Hill Cahill
Daly
Towle Seeee
Teaui
Bou
Powers Seer
Arlington
Maugus
Arlington B. C
Chelsea
Purrington
Ed Bean
Boston
New York
United Bowling Clubs
Southern textile labor costs cited as key to prosperity gap
The report compares weaving prices and output between Southern and Northern mills. It notes lower labor costs in the South, longer hours, and fewer labor restrictions, arguing Northern manufacturers must cut earnings to compete. It cites specific per-pound costs and daily earnings of weavers and discusses regional competitiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
South
Tth
New England
Economics of New England cotton mills facing southern competition
A reformist call argues that longer southern hours threaten Northern mills and urges Massachusetts to repeal 58 hour labor laws. It warns of cascading losses across wholesale, railroads, and farmers, and urges unified factory action to match southern costs.
Equalizing Production Conditions Across Regions
The text argues unions are not inherently evil but that their impact varies by region. It favors equalizing production conditions as a prerequisite to meaningful curtailment, noting future mills at the site of a new development will replace older mills in New England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New England
Ion
Engand
Massachusetts
Houth
Massachusetts State Board of Trade Meeting at Parker House
The executive council met at the Parker House with President Adams presiding. J. C. Crombie reported persistent low mood in cotton as Southern competition rises. Webster urged forming a committee to press Congress on the conane River navigation issue. Kimball elected secretary and Davis treasurer. Standing committees named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts State Board of Trade
Parker House
Adams
J. C. Crombie
Lawrence
Webster
Springfield
Oonane
Congress
F. C. Kimball
J. Allen Davis
Gen Collins Speaks at Quincy Campaign Rally in Faneuil Hall
The principal campaign rally for Quincy begins tonight at Faneuil Hall. General Collins will make his first public appearance in over five years, with Joseph A. Dennison presiding and speeches from Congressman Fitzgerald and Representative-elect Alfred S. Hayes of Ward 12.
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Quincy
Faneuil Hall
P. A Collins
Joseph A. Dennison
Collins
Fitzgerald
Alfred S. Hayes
Ward 12
Bicycle Notes and Racing Prospects Facing the League
Tom Linton, a leading English rider, plans a lengthy stay in America with pace makers to counter Jimmy Michael. Isaac Potter is seen as assuredly re-elected president of the League of American Wheelmen. The bulletin notes amateur records, a New York bill for cycle paths, and efforts to reinstate George Atwater amid league disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Linton
Jimmy Michael
Linton
America
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Chicago
Isaac B. Potter
League of American Wheelmen
Potter
Frank A. Butler
Cambridgeport
Mocott
Racing Board
Edward Edwardes
Etta Morse Hudders
New York
Geological Survey Department
George Atwater
Boston
League
Atwater
Manhattan Bicycle Club
National Assembly
Fall River Defeats Salem in Five at Home
In Fall River a 5 to 3 victory over Salem occurred. Nearby Pawtucket hosted Providence, ending 5 to 2. Lewiston welcomed Augusta for a 14 to 4 score, reflecting regional baseball action.
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Fall River
Salem
Pawtucket
Providence
Lewiston
Augusta
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