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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1904
Page
3
Jimmy Britt defeats Battling Nelson in a decisive 20 round bout, establishing himself as the top light weight contender. Critics who doubted Britt concede his supremacy as he outclassed Nelson, showing adaptability and strategic ring generalship.
Gloucester sport fans head to the arena for Blink McCloskey of Philadelphia versus Guy Ashley of Fall River in a 15 round bout. preliminaries feature Young Callahan Roxbury vs Young Sullivan Boston and Johnny Lynch Cambridge vs Jackie Williams Cambridge. Harry Hodgkins referees. doors open at 3 o clock.
Cambridge A A cancels today show leaving Boston fans to seek boxing action nearby. Apollo Salem features Harry Bradigan versus Jimmy Walsh in a 15 round bout. Gloucester A C banks on a big crowd for Guy Ashley against Blink McCloskey. West End A C pairs Kid Pantz and Jimmy Burke in 12 rounds. Haverhill A G showcases Bob Armstrong versus Walter Johnson in 15 rounds. Scituate R I hosts Emergenc Kelle versus Hughey Giancy in 15 rounds. Fall River’s Martin Canole meets Willie Lenis in a 15 round Portland Me clash. Strong lineup promises fans their sport today.
The report catalogues top world records in standard events held by U S and international athletes. Notable marks include Duffey Georgetown 100 yards 9.5, Wefers New York A C 220 21.5, Kraenzlein Penn high hurdles 15.5, and O Connor Ireland broad jump 24 feet 1 3 4 inches.
A sensational wrestling bout headlines the next B A A boxing show on January 7 in the gymnasium. Secretary Herbert Holton has arranged for Dr J J Hennessey of Worcester and E O Parker of the Boston Y M C A to clash. Hennessey is the Olympic middleweight champion and Parker the New England champion. Henry Taggett of the B A A will referee.
A large crowd is expected at Condit's popular holiday parties in Charlestown this afternoon and evening, with dancing and festive activities planned at Roughan Hall.
The Apollo A C of Salem hosts a 15 round bantamweight title bout featuring Jimmy Walsh of Newton against Harry Bradigan of England this afternoon. Preliminaries include Powers, Sanborn, Peabody, Burns, and Sheehan to referee, with first bell at 3 pm.
A dense schedule lists indoor events across basketball games boxing trap shooting and bowling with a weather dependent outdoor program. Notable matches include Chelsea at Lynn Beverly at Plymouth Clinton at Stoneham and Plymouth at Chelsea in the evening with New England League and amateur basketball and ice hockey events also scheduled along with trap shooting contests and cross country.
Worcester Dec 25 Major Taylor international bicycle rider denies signing with Robert Coquelle to race in Paris next season. He did meet Coquelle who proposed a contract but Taylor has not signed and may prefer focusing on motor racing. He plans to study at the YMCA auto school and disputes over past speed-law violations continue.
Dorchester A A faces Franklin A A in a key Franklin Field tilt at 2 30 pm with schoolboy lineup and players Hoey Gallagher Waterman Coleman Thompson Daly Carpenter Angell. Dorchester counters with Clarkson Warnock McDonald Hamburger O Connell Hendrie Allan. At 3 pm Centrals meet Assumption in an East Boston clash also at Franklin Field with Centrals aiming for a strong showing.
Readable list shows top team and individual scores from Greater Boston league matches last week. Highlights include Independents Boston Interclub with team total 1420 and Frank Mack 313 overall, Saunders Mystic Valley 616 total and 235 single, Faneuil Commercial leading team totals and singles.
The last football game of the day features City Point versus Dorchester Catholic Association elevens in Boston. Both teams are evenly matched with noted interscholastic stars, have practiced since Thanksgiving, and local interest is high. Snow removal leaves a clear field as the game starts at 10 AM sharp.
The South Boston team hosts Holy Name in Dahlgren Hall for the opening game of a series. South Boston has dominated so far, while Holy Name has limited prior play. South Boston plans Wednesday and Saturday night games through January February and March with multiple open dates.
Allston clings to first in the Greater Boston league with a four game edge over Carruth as the season tightens. Noddle sits third four back. Brown of Allston dominates the individual standings with 95.22 average in 42 games, while Chuck, Rouse, Le Sage, Rexford and others post marks around the 92-94 range across 42 to 45 games.
Charlestown leads with a strong single game margin while Arlington Boat rises to undisputed second place. Newtowne Dudley Arlington Boat and Commercial trail by one game, with Allen topping the individual charts at 1992 93 across three games. Thatcher Gordon and Grover post high marks as Charlestown and Boat Club show key records.
Glen Don takes all three from Arlington Boat while Melrose A C slips to third. Charlestown and Arlington Boat share first, Melrose leads Battery by four games. J Puffer tops individual average with Faulkner second. Saunders of Battery improves both individual scores 235 and 616.
Dudley remains atop the Mass Interclub standings with Towanda second and 999th A A third in team averages. In bowling, Dudley leads the Battery by two games, Towanda sits third by one game. Cole and Duhig of the Battery lead individual lists with team records 1409 and 611 and Cole posting 320 and 134.
Today at 10 a m the Brighton Speedway hosts the Christmas cup finals drawing a large crowd. The Metropolitan Driving Club revived interest in the events as owners of high-steppers vie for honors in sleighing contests. Superintendent Gilman of the metropolitan police covered the icy road with light snow yesterday.
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