Maxim & Gay Company Promotes Private Bookmaking Scheme
The Maxim and Gay Company at 928 Canal Street New Orleans advertises private betting, detailing daily selections, telegram updates after races, and a 5 percent commission on profits plus a $10 weekly information fee. Minimum bets start at $10 daily, with higher tiers up to $250 to $100 daily plays, and urge registered mail for transfers.
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Maxim Gay Company
Sol Lichtenstein
Maxim & Company
Boxing Gossip Highlights Uneven Matches at East Boston Meet
Rob Roy Benton recalls boxing politics and draws at East Boston A A A events. He notes proposed O Donnell Jeffords bout and Kennedy Alexander clash, calls for real decisions, and cites past Maine Bangor clashes and New York misreporting.
Fannie Barton Charged With Shoplifting Goods Worth 15 Dollars
Fannie Barton of Brockton is under arrest on a shoplifting charge for goods valued at about fifteen dollars.
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Belgium eyes America's Cup challenge from Antwerp Yacht Club
Brussels December 23 The Antwerp Yacht Club moots a 1904 Americas Cup challenge built to lines by Maurice Grisar who may own the vessel. With a 135-strong flotilla and plans to enter Kiel and Heligoland cups, the club aims to contest the blue ribbon and believes Lipton will again fail to lift the cup, leaving New York Yacht Club as defender.
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Whitney to breed and race Thoroughbreds in England
London dispatch reports W C Whitney will operate a modest stud farm near Newmarket and race his stock in England. He did not sell his two top fillies Spectrum and Ballanroe, though catalogued. Whitney added mares such as Rambling Katie and Lady Frivoles and eyed more purchases. Derby candidate Aceful and Slip Thrift were inspected by trainer John Porter, who noted Aceful’s lack of classic scope while Slip Thrift impressed with size and was housed in St Simon’s former box.
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Brush denies Manhattan Field offer to American League
In Indianapolis on December 23 John T. Brush denied that Manhattan Field in New York was offered to the American league. He said James A. Hart credited with suggesting the offer, and that if enough National league members feel as Hart does the American league should obtain Manhattan Field. Brush noted the statement was distorted into a report of an offer to the rival league.
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Cable chess challenge for Rice trophy arrives
Oxford and Cambridge universities sent challenges to the fifth Rice trophy cable match. Invitations reached Columbia, Harvard, Yale and Princeton chess clubs. The proposed date for the match is April 1903.
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Munroe Goes Back to Mines After Jeffries Fight
Butte reports heavyweight Munroe returns to mining life after a four round decision over world champion Jim Jeffries. He declines rematch offers and notes 1900 Olympic Club amateur gold as his prior peak. Jeffries and Fitzsimmons privately admit Munroe surprised them. Munroe, born in Chester, Pennsylvania, now works at Anaconda mines and lives at the Florence Hotel.
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Jeffries041 talks of defeat in Helena bout with Munroe
Champion Jeffries says he would have stopped Munroe in a few more minutes if in better condition after Saturday's upset in Butte. He praises Munroe as a rising fighter and hints at a future rematch or bout with Sharkey, promising to finish him in one round if he returns to Helena. Clark Ball posts a $1000 forfeit if Munroe lasts four rounds.
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Sporting Notes and Athletic Happenings Across Cities
A roundup of local games and sports topics includes Everett Y M C A versus Chelsea Y M C A basketball, a proposed grand circuit for motor paced cycling across twelve tracks from Charles River Park to Pittsburg, and New York’s Silent Five deaf basketball team. Also noted are a near-drowning football accident in Richfield, N J, Charles Connors refereeing issues in Lowell, the Interuniversity Lacrosse League meet in New York, Woburn’s candlepin league forming, Massachusetts golf association leadership, Harvard's January 10 basketball vs Amherst, and talks of league consolidations and training tours involving Major League clubs and notable players.
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Leak in steamer Platea under control after collision
The British steamer Platea from Boston to Amsterdam arrived Ymuiden December 19, with a damaged rudder after colliding with a pier. Pumps are controlling a serious leak and the ship will proceed to Amsterdam under her own steam.
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Titus Sues Union Club
New York December 23 C S Titus the oarsman expelled from the Union Boat Club at a board meeting over what he says are trumped up charges. He will pursue action in response to the dismissal.
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Union Boat Club
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Boston
Kid McCoy Exonerated in Theft Charge in New York
Norman Selby known as Kid McCoy is cleared of stealing a $1000 bill from David Lamar. Lamar told police he had withdrawn the charge, ending the legal case in New York amid sensational public interest.
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Intercollegiate chess match calendar at Columbia Grammar School
The 11th annual intercollegiate chess tournament among Harvard Yale Princeton and Columbia runs December 29 to 31 at 34 36 East Fifty first Street New York. Matches feature daily rounds from 1 to 6 and 8 to 10 with a final cup and silver medals for the winning Harvard leads wins six titles Columbia three Yale one. Off the board friction at Union Boat Club over Titus includes charges of sportsmanship and a recent expulsion after a disputed pennant transfer.
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Klondike King Swindle Case Requisition Issued
Indiana Governor issues requisition on Arkansas governor for George Ryan and J H Ashmore indicted in Petersburg for aiding a Colorado Springs swindle of Frank C Lorey known as the Klondike king. Ashmore and Ryan are at Hot Springs Ark with four other alleged conspirators indicted largely on Lorey testimony.
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Drugged and Robbed Man From Epsom Loses $120 in Boston
Thomas Peck of Epsom New Hampshire came to Boston to pay a $120 bill but paused to look at foamy beer and woke last night without his money or a receipted bill. He was found on Corning Street early yesterday morning under the influence of drugs and suffers a severe headache.
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Selby's saloon prank ends with intoxicated victim
The victim of a practical joke was assaulted while drinking with friends at Selby's saloon, leading to injuries and an investigation into the incident.
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M Governs Narrow Escape From Lake Erie Ice Yacht
Terry McGovern, the young Brooklyn fighter, nearly perished off Detroit when he steered the Bateman brothers’ Pride of the Wind ice yacht into a 25 foot wide green water chasm at 40 miles an hour. He surfaced after seconds of struggle, was hauled ashore, and received a hot bath and rubdown at Lakeside Inn with no ill effects feared.
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Smart deal seen in American league meeting in Chicago
At the Grand Pacific Hotel executives of the American League adopted a power sharing plan with Cincinnati talks set for January fifth. A new New York American Base Ball and Amusement Association would control Baltimore players and relocate the franchise to New York. Pittsburgh figures quietly pursued a Detroit franchise and ballpark in the Smoky City for next season with Loftus slated as president of the New York club.
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Providence Beats Portland In Overtime Narrow Win
Providence outlasted Portland 2 to 1 in a close game that required overtime after regulation. The contest unfolded in Portland on December 23 with both teams trading chances before the decisive goal in the extra period.
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