Roeber and Pons Draw in World Wrestling Title Bout
In Madison Square Garden Ernest Roeber and M. Paul Pons wrestled one hour seventeen minutes in a Greco Roman world title match halted at midnight by Police Inspector Thompson. Pons attacked but Roeber controlled the ring, ending in a draw with both fighters exhausted and 700 spectators watching.
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New York
Ernest Roeber
M. Paul Pons
Madison Square Garden
Thompson
Pons
Roeber
Teta Roeber
Nelson
Fhve
Inspector Thompson
Police
Carruth’s Bowlers Take Three in City League
Carruth’s bowlers swept three candle pins from Sudbury last night on their home alleys. In Newton, Hunewells defeated Neighborhood Club two games to one at West Newton alleys. Medford saw Mystic Valley lose two of three to Old Belfry at the Medford Club, with Medford taking whist by two tricks. Everett hosted Newtowne, where home teams won all events except whist, which went to Newtowne.
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Carruth’s
Sudbury
Newton
Hunewells
West Newton
Medford
Old Belfry
Hiverett
Newtowne
Interclub League
Everett
Flo
Frames Bent for Lawson Cup Defender in Boston Yard
Work on the Lawson cup defender progresses in East Boston with deck beams bent to uniform radius and rivet holes bored for keel casting connections. Stem and stern posts castings move from East Braintree as Crowninshield forecasts a mid April launch. A governor grants up to 50000 to ready militia for Cincinnati fight if needed, signaling state readiness.
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Victor Metal Company
East Braintree
Crowninshield
Lawley
Boston
Atlantic Works
John Barr
Letter from Ulster Club on Start Rules for Shamrock Sr
The Royal Ulster Yacht Club argues in a Jan 30 letter to the New York Yacht Club that no gain comes from maneuvering for the start under present rules and notes a boat crossing after the starting signal can re cross in the wake of another. It says Shamrock Sr may have been intended for a three week refit after Atlantic arrival and cites measurement issues in dock exposed to wash for accuracy.
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Glasgow
Royal Ulster Yacht Club
New York Yacht Club
New York
Shamrock Sr
Framing Nearing End of Cup Defender Project
Bristol Rhode Island February 6 framing of the cup defender nears completion with riveting finished in the midship section. Last floor plates 3 16 of an inch bronze to the keels and keel plate. end plates are nickel steel lighter and thinner.
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Bristol
R. I
Boston invited to host national rowing regatta next summer
Boston plans to bid for the national rowing regatta with Walter Stimpson reelected president of the New England Amateur Rowing Association. The meeting at the American House elected officers, invited Springfield to host Fourth of July N E A R A championships, and admitted Quincy Boat Club while referring East Boston Athletic and Rowing Association to a committee for membership verification.
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Boston
Walter Stimpson
Inegland Amateur Rowing Association
American Ihlouse
National Association
Springfield
John P. Coogan
James P. Fox
Vox
John FP. Coogan
Martin P. Wiggins
Weemsett Oat Club
John J. Corrigan
Corrigan
Quincy Boat Club
Worcester
East Boston Athletic and Rowing Association
Jeffries Ruhlin fight case drags in court
In Cincinnati on February 6 the Jeffries Ruhlin prize fight case neared a ruling on whether the February 15 events constitute a public nuisance under Ohio law. Mayor Fleischmann defended his permit, while promoters push to proceed if no restraining order is granted.
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Columbus
Nash
State Emergency Board
Cincinnati
General Assembly
Ife
Hollister
Saenserfest Athletic Association
Ileischmann
Jeffries
Ruhlin
Martin
Childs
Fleischmann
Ohio
Henry Straus
Straus
Buxers' Trials Set in Essex County Boxing Scandal
Lawrence February 6 indictments from the Essex county grand jury list four boxing cases in Superior Court. Promoters masters of ceremonies and timekeepers are charged alongside boxers in each set. Principal evidence is expected from State police who procured tickets for athletic entertainments in the Lawrence opera house during December and January.
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Lawrence
Essex County Grand Jury
Superior Court
M. J. Flynn
Michael Gleason
Edward II. O'Sullivan
Arthur Sullivan
J. H. McCarthy
Wid Lewis
Jig Stone
Young Duchesney
Scotty Coyne
Austin Rice
New London
Conn
Andrew Daly
Boston
Walter Sullivan
Cornelius Sullivan
Charles Kelley
William Terrie
Jed Bryson
Peter Brooks
Jeremiah Donahue
Jimmie Stewart
Manchester
Charles O'Rourke
Andy Watson
Fitzsimmons Faces Change as Boxer Becomes Actor
The article notes Bob Fitzsimmons, once a top champion, has reoriented to theater work and family life. It contrasts his past earnings with his current focus on acting, business prudence, and his wife’s influence, while mentioning potential returns to boxing.
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Bob Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Bob Ilitzsimmons
Jack Dempsey
America
Fistlana
Teter Maher
Jim Hall
Joe Choynski
Dan Creedon
Gus Ruhlin
Tom Sharkey
Jim Corbett
Jim Jeffries
Bob
John J. Sullivan
Bob Fitesimmons
Carson City
Chambio
Fitz
Robert Fitzsimmons
Nan
Jeffries
Mrs. Fitzsimmons
Boston
Gould's Hotel
Robert Mitzsimmons
Tob
Gould's
Grand Opera House
Fitzsimmons Family Shine In Boston Play
Readers comment on the Fitzsimmons clan delivering strong performances in a play crafted for Bob Fitzsimmons. Rumors link him to a potential summer meeting with the Joeffries Rubiin winner. J. J. J. notes Billy Gardner’s boxing match setup with Patsey Heley in Manchester. Dixon’s boxing future appears grim as Tom O’Rourke halts his bout with Lyons in Baltimore.
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Boston
Bob Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmonses
Ifis
Bob
South Boston
Iilly Gardner
Box Patsey Heley
Manchester
N. H
W.D
Adams House
Tim Murnane Dosten
George Dixon
Tom O'Rourke
Dixon
Lyons
Baltimore
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
SLEIGHING FANS BRAVE GALE ON BEACON STREET
Amid a howling gale and freezing temperatures, sleigh lovers gathered on Beacon Street for a few hours of sport. Regular drivers with fast hitches dominated, while many singles braved wind and snow. notable participants included Warren H. driven by James G. Dooley and Hall family members, with drivers from Somerville and Brookline also taking part.
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Beacon Street
Warren H
James G. Dooley
Brighton
Howland Russell
Hall
John Shepard
Astro JL
Reina
Isaac Sexton
Somerville
Randolph K. Clark
Road Drivers’ Association
Gladys M
Ira Bickford
Charles P. Curtis
Speedway
Len” Hitchcock
Baron Wilkes
Munroe Goodspeed
Brookline
Trion
Nevarre
Charles Pierce
South Boston
Delegate
Wi 'Neal, Jr
George Geed
William Allston
George Nicols
Kf. C. Nolan
Burt Willis
Williard Hall
A. Wa. Currier
A. G. Robinson
Jerry Bond
M. ™. Marty
William Robbts
J. Bradbury
Dr. Adams
J. Wood
Baldwin
T. 3
Kelly
Mo. Fleming
Joseph Carrol
Richard Harding
A. W. Davis
Fred Paul
George Gilbert
Merton McKenney
John Winch
H. CC. Pickerine
George Johnson
PH. Hateh
George Davis
Karl Chase
H. O. Aldrich
H. M. Williams
R. Klitzka
Charles Barnard
George McKinney
Dan McKinney
W. S. Tubman
Stanley Bishop
Alfred
Jewett Beats Hawes in 999th Artillery Billiards Match
Henry Jewett defeats John W. Hawes 300 to 188 in Class Bb fourteen inch balk line billiards at the 999th Artillery. Jewett's steady, long-range play and two fortuitous shots secure the win. Hawes showed flashes of brilliance amid misfortune. Tonight no game. tomorrow Schmitt and Eaton meet, with Cutler hosting an exhibition on ladies night.
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Henry Jewett
John W
Charley
Hawes
999Th Artillery
Jewett
Schmitt
Eaton
Cutler
Paige
Jawett
A. G. Cutler
Local Scores Roll In From Regional Games
At Plymouth Brockton 3 Plymouth 1 and Pawtucket 0 Salem 6. Clinton East Weymouth 7 Clinton 1 and Bath Portland 15 Bath 5. Taunton 16 Salem 14.
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Plymouth
Brockton
Pawtucket
Salem
Clinton
East Weymouth
Bath
Portland
Taunton
Locke Trial Evidence Highlights Motive Questioned
A New York Supreme Court session on a murder case against Erwin Knight features key testimony from Samuel S. Locke, including claims of a possible motive tied to Sprague. Charles A. Thompson offers guarded answers while Dr. Edwin D. Jacques details injuries and a six month pregnancy.
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Saco
Supreme Court
York County
Eerwin Knight
Fannie Sprague
Samuel S. Locke
Locke
Sprague
Yeaton
Charles A. Thompson
Knight House
Miss Knight
Fannie Mc. Sprague
Freddie
Seiders
Massachusetts Bicycle Club Elects Officers for Ensuing Year
The Massachusetts Bicycle Club announces officers led by President FE W McGlewen and Vice President Frank Lawrence. The group names a long list of executives, road officers, and committee members. The Crescent Beach track may open May 30 with a motor-paced race and Yale plans an intercollegiate cycle meet with Princeton and Columbia.
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Massachusetts Bicycle Club
FE. W. McGlewen
Frank Lawrence
George Andrews
N. J. Bush
H. Bo McKay
Fred Reidel
Hu Or Thayer
Samuel Clough
D. T. Morine
W. Fr. Kendall
Bo F. Odell
J. ¥. Bertsch
George Bridgham
F. Libbie, Jr
New England District Board of Control
Boston
Hartford
Percivals
New England Intercollegiate
South
New York
Waltham Athletic Park
Waltham Track
People's Institute Wheelmen
People’s Hall
Tremont Street
Three-Cushion Billiards Tourney Results At Miah Murray's
In a three game billard event at Miah Murray's Manuel defeated Ingraham 3 to 25 in the afternoon. Gaul beat Manheimer by the same score. Dolson defeated Manheimer 30 to 13 in the evening. Castor and FSehulta are set to meet this evening.
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Miah Murray
Manuel
Ingraham
Gaul
Manheimer
Dolson
Castor
Fsehulta
Inaugural Ball Caps New Hampshire Social Season
The Governor hosted a reception and inaugural ball in Concord marking the climax of the state capital’s social season with expected attendance by prominent figures and society.
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Concord
N. H
The Cause of Many Sudden Deaths and Kidney Remedy
An adorially presented health blurb warns that kidney disease leads to heart and organ failure and promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as the cure all. It claims kidneys drive bladder issues and urges readers to mail for a sample bottle and a booklet from Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York.
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Swamp-Root
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Wire Gang in Boston Involved in Courtroom Fracas
Three members of the so called wire gang Johnathan Smith William Hackett and Fred Patterson were in Boston to testify in a Fosburg murder case. A fight broke out in the corridor as Hackett attacked government witness Bly leading to detentions and a transfer back to Taunton jail.
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Fosburg
Pittsfield
Boston
Johnathan Smith
William Hackett
Fred Patterson
Charles J. Joslin
John Bly
Leighton
Hackettt
Bly
Smith
Hackett
Wedding of Miss Katherine ONeill and Maurice J Herlihy at St Peter's
Miss Katherine L. O’Neill daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur O’Neill wed Maurice J Herlihy at St Peter’s Catholic Church last evening. Attendants included maid of honor Rosa M O’Neill and best man Arthur Dinnan. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Father Rowan and a reception followed at the bride’s Columbia road home.
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Katherine
O'Neill
Arthur O'Neill
Maurice J. Herlihy
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Rosa M. O'Neill
Army to appoint thirty contract dental surgeons
Surgeon General Sternberg announced the immediate appointment of thirty contract dental surgeons for the army under the new army law. They must be graduates of standard medical or dental colleges. The action follows the new policy and requirements set by the military administration.
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ARMY
Washington
Sternberg
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