John Clarkson The Curve Pitcher Of 1880s Baseball Passes
John Clarkson, famed curve pitcher and star of the 1880s, died yesterday at McLean Hospital in Waverly from pneumonia. Born July 1, 1861 in Cambridge, he rose from sandlots to become a dominant figure with Saginaw Worcester Beacons and Boston Red Stockings before finishing with Cleveland. He once won 53 of 72 games in 1889 and later entered the tobacco business in Bay City before ill health forced retirement.
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Marchesi Recital at Jordan Hall Delights and Flaws
Blanche Marchesi soprano with pianist Brahm van der Berg gave a mixed Jordan Hall recital. The program mixed Debussy and Scarlatti with older lyrics, showing unusual capability despite technical obstacles and a later encore noted by the audience.
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Flonzaley Quartet Shines In Boston Chamber Evening
Yesterday evening in Chickering Hall the Flonzaley Quartet gave a superb second season performance. Mozart in D major offered pure sound and conception, Bocherini’s trio revealed new beauties, and a Dohnanyi quartet in D flat op. 15 debuted in Boston with intense emotion. The middle movement’s wild presto was repeated, a rarity, as a large enthusiastic audience approved.
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Attractive Window Display by Talbot Co Clothiers
One of the finest window displays along Washington street features the Talbot Company opposite Franklin street. They exhibit exceptionally choice crow black cheviots with a white decorated window and scattered black crows among a range of suitings in different patterns.
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Bert Keyes to Meet Young Corbett in New Orleans Fight
The boxers Bert Keyes and Young Corbett are set to clash at the Southern Athletic Club in New Orleans on February 20. Keyes seeks a decisive win to boost his title prospects while Corbett aims to extend his winning streak in a high profile bout.
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Classic field is entered for annual indoor meeting
The B A A annual meeting in Mechanics Building tomorrow night features a strong field across sprinting distance events. Notable competitors include J F O'Donnell N Y A C and Ramsdell Penn among 40 yard contenders, with Yale Harvard and Brown riders and multiple colleges represented in sprints and distance races.
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Bacon Senate Champions Pay Raise for Clerks
In a Senate debate on boosting clerical pay, Senator Bacon criticized Congress for raising its own salaries and those of high officials while refusing to raise compensation for government employees with small salaries. He urged a fairer approach to public employees' pay.
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Norman Cabot Defeats I F Tuttle in Squash Match
In yesterday afternoon’s RB A A courts event Norman Cabot beat I F Tuttle in straight sets 15 9 and 15 10.
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Eddie Cicotte Seeks Diamond Return in Boston Hearts
Eddie Cicotte writes from Detroit claiming rich, happy life and eager to return to baseball after fat living. He praises Fred Lake as manager, laments Lou Criger’s sale, praises Cy Young, and bets fans will soon see him on the diamond with the Red Sox amid strong team harmony and educated fans.
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Bad Bill Dahlen Seeks Shortstop Return After Managerial Loss
Bad Bill Dahlen has accepted his hope of returning to the field as a shortstop after losing the manager role. He sent his signed contract to President Dovey yesterday. Bloomington recruit Beck also sent his signed terms to join the outfield for the club.
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Cubs Set for $10000 Gold Purse If Pennant Is Raised
The article notes a $10000 prize in gold for the Cubs upon raising the championship pennant on the spring grounds. It mentions 15 pitchers in spring training and quotes various figures about trades and contracts involving Cubs White Sox and Detroit players. Names include Johnnie Kling Rube Wad dell Doce White Cecil Ferguson and Umpire Tommie Connolly with remarks on Burns Cantillon and Dovey.
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Riverside Boat Club Amateur Boxing Finals Winners
The annual amateur boxing tournament in Feveerside, under Riverside Boat Club, drew a large crowd with 57 entries and several knockouts. Finals winners include 105-pound A. Xane, 115-pound James McDonald, 135-pound Harry Comiskey, 145-pound Everett Eldridge, and 158-pound Regey Matthews.
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Marathon clash in New York Shrubb vs Indian
Arthur Duffey notes the Shrubb Longboat race in New York as the marquee event of the night with Bath runners drawing strong support. He weighs Shrubb as the likely winner but admits the Indian could triumph, stressing the debate over form and head-to-head bets before a big American rowing and track night.
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Jeffries Finishes Fitzsimmons Reign and Retires in 1904
Jim Jeffries won the heavyweight title from Fitzsimmons in 1899 and retired from boxing after facing Jack Munroe on August 26, 1904.
Continental Clothing House Benefit Banquet At American House
The fifth annual banquet of the Continental Clothing House Mutual Benefit Association drew a large crowd last night at the American House. Toastmaster A J Sullivan introduced speakers and a program featured EF B O Donnell with The Snookers Union, a piano solo by John Bunker, and I N Shufelt monologue. Officers include President J M Glidden Vice President F W Nelson Treasurer A J Sullivan and Secretary C E Anderson.
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Kramer Wins Final Sprint in Six Day Race
In Kansas City Frank Kramer and Jimmy Moran won the final sprint of the six day race at Convention Hall. Kramer overtook Root on the north speedway final lap to finish three feet ahead as the standings list teams with Miles and Moran, Hill and Demara, Root and Fogler, Mitten and Bardgett, Walker and Palmer, Devonovitch and Mackay, Wiley and Cameron, Wilcox and Senhouse.
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Greer Ready to Race After Operation at Hospital
Frank B. Greer of the East Boston Athletic Association Rowing Club, winner of the single sculling championship of America at the national regatta in Springfield last August, came out of the hospital yesterday after a 10 day stay for an operation and is in fine shape to compete.
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New Bible Dictionary Condensed by Funk Wagnalls Company
Funk Wagnalls publishes a single volume Bible dictionary noted for comprehensive terseness. Signed articles by international writers add authority, with new maps and exclusive plates for quick reference. Editors include Melancthon W. Jacobs Edward I Nourse Andrew C C and Zenos.
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Attell Defends Featherweight Title Against Eddie Kelly
Abe Attell of San Francisco retained his world featherweight crown by stopping Eddie Kelly in the seventh round before the Southern Athletic Club in New Orleans. Both boxers weighed 122 pounds. Kelly pressed early with lefts and jabs but Attell dominated from the fifth round, flooring Kelly four times before the referee's save at seven seconds into the seventh.
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St. Alphonsus Association Indoor Meet Planned
The St. Alphonsus Association will host its annual handicap indoor games at St. Alphonsus Hell located at 80 Smith Street Roxbury on Friday evening February 19.
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Y M C A Indoor Handicap Meet Set in Boston
The Inter state athletic League of the YMCA Massachusetts and Rhode Island held a meeting in Boston and decided to hold the annual State YMCA indoor handicap games at the Newton Association gym on Thursday evening March 18. About 50 associations will be asked to compete.
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Crosby Bests Opponent in Vth Round Victory
Baltimore report notes Steyve Crosby of Louisville who fought Joe Gans five times won in the fifth round tonight. The Dixie Athletic Coach presided as the bout ended with Reason counted out and his seconds throwing in the sponge signaling defeat.
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Canadian caretlers win four rank match in Crossmyloof
Glasgow reports a four rank match at Crossmyloof with Canadian caretlers defeating teams from Perth and Dundee provinces by a score of two to one. The event gathered regional players and supporters in a brisk afternoon of competition.
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