London Athletic Club Declines Return Match With Americans
The London Athletic Club said it will not meet the New York Athletic Club in return contests, ending international matches. English delays follow the Dunraven fizzle and suspicions about American amateurs. Mike Sweeney’s case was investigated and he was exonerated, though a full report awaited. Irish Amateur Association hesitated to ally with England, dampening hopes for decisive victories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
London Athletic Club
New York Athletic Club
England
America
Mike Sweeney
Sweeney
New York Club Surprised London A C Declines Challenge
The New York A C. reacts to word London A C will not challenge, surprising members who hoped for a joint England trip to race for the Stars and Stripes. A prominent member cited London A C recognizing defeat and planning a future challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London A. C
New York A. C
England
Stars and Stripes
Williams
Boston Skating Carnival Delayed By Weather
Letters urge support for women skaters and a prize for the best lady rider as a grand carnival planned for February 8 1896 at Jamaica Pond faces postponement due to bad ice and weather. Entries open again with the sporting editor until February 14 and final decisions await favorable conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Jamaica
Spy Pond
Boston
Jamaica Pond
Roxbury
Boston Post
Boxing Gossip From St Johns Lyceum East Cambridge
The piece outlines upcoming boxing events on Feb 17 and Feb 24 at Lynn and surrounding venues. Notable participants include Solly Smith, Kid Lavigne, Eddie Connolly, Joe Flaherty, Mike Sears, Billy Hennessy, Bob Ringwood, and Nick Burley facing Charles Strong. It notes charity aims, ticketing, ring records, and a Fox-length summary of historical bouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Lyceum
East Cambridge
Jimmy Kelley
Lynn
Solly Smith
Kid Lavigne
Eddie Connolly
Joe Flaherty
Mike Sears
Billy Hennessy
Bob Ringwood
Farragut Club
Professor Kelley
Odd Fellows
Martin Flaherty
St. Paul
Armory
Mr. Wescott
Connolly-Hagerstown
Nick Burley
Charles Strong
Boston
John L. Sullivan
George Godfrey
Charlie Strong
New Jersey
Burley
Strong
Patsey Haley
Buffalo
Patsy Broderick
Providence
Andy King
Montana
William Daly, Jr
Nelse Innes
Sporting Authority
F. Regan
Charlie Mitchell
Madison Square Garden
Sullivan
Sulivan
Mitchell
Williams
Corbett
Jerry Callahan
Morris Rosenberg
Kirtland Athletic Club
Rosenberg
Callahan
Ike Weir
Rockville
Conn
Weir
Saxonville
Charlie White
White
Fitzsimmons
Fitz
Mr. Godfrey
Senate
House
el Paso
Stuart
Chicago
Porkopolis
Track and Stable Talk on Pace and Sale News
Frenzie L pace horse sold in New York sale with Saladin to be campaigned this season. Simmons son of George Wilkes sold in Kentucky for 330 dollars. Wilson of Abdallah park linked to Wilkes to Kentucky. Iron Bar stallion 2:13 3-4 earned 550 last season and will enter grand circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frenzie L
Boston Pacer
James Carpenter
New York
Saladin
James Green
Pacers
Simmons
George Wilkes
Machine Patchen
Kentucky
George McKaig
Troy
N. Y
W. H. Wilson
Abdallah Park
Mr. Wilson
Z. E
W. L. Simmons
Iron Bar
Temple Bar
A. G. Batchelder
Baltimore
Tremont Street
Berle
Towne
Associated Cycling Club
Spalding
Wilson, Ladd & Co
Park Square
Syracuse
Charlie Murphy
California
Kings County
Charl
Racing Board
Durant Mcean
New York State
Needham
New York Recorder
Sullivan and Lewis Draw In Boston Boxing Exhibition
In a private Back Bay studio a spirited six round bout between Dave Sullivan and amateur Joe Lewis ended in a draw. Both fighters showed grit with Sullivan flooring Lewis in the third, and the last ten rounds giving Sullivan the edge before time ran out. The match drew interest from clubmen and split the purse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Sullivan
Austin Kaveney
Joe Lewis
Farrell
Armory
Suffolk Club
Back Bay
Sullivan
Lewis
Boston
Dave
Baseball notes from City Point and new signings at Yale
Mike Sullivan and William Magee of Brockton begin practice at City Point Gym next week while D W Zearposs signs as catcher for the Giants, the thirty fourth New York contract. National League officers list promotions. Yale announces season games including Princeton, Chicago, Vermont and Virginia in May and June with Easter trips and a Yale graduate team game on May 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Sullivan
William Magee
Brockton
City Point
Giants
D. W. Zearposs
Washington
Chester
New Yorks
N. E. Young
National League
Griffith
Decker
Parrott
Princeton
New Haven
University of Chicago
University of Vermont
New York
University of Virginia
University of North Carolina
Georgetown University
Yale
Best bowlers to bowl at Shuman corner alleys this evening
Two strong teams at Duffy and McCarthy alleys contest tonight with Edward Fowler captaining one side and Archibald Nickerson leading the other. Both squads boast notable talent and aim for victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shuman Corner
Duffy & McCarthy
Edward Fowler
Archibald Nickerson
Prize fighting ban signed into law in Territories and DC
Washington February 7 reports that at 4 30 PM the President signed the bill prohibiting prize fighting in the Territories and District of Columbia making the measure law. The El Paso ministers had said he had been playing a bunco. Tickets sale stopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Stuart Fight in Jeopardy Over Mexican Concessions
El Paso reports no change. Telegrams from Mexico renew Stuart’s claim to fight on time while opponents say Governor Ahmada and President Diaz block a Mexican venue. Managers eye Juarez for a big event, needing a timely concession to draw East Coast attendees by February 14.
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EL Paso
Tex
Mexico
Dan Stuart
Ahmada
Diaz
New Mexico
Juarez
Ministers’ Union
Stuart
North Fiske & Co Defeats Dennison in Mercantile Bowling
In mercantile bowling action last night North Fiske and Co won against Dennison Manufacturing. Farley and Harvey also rolled to a victory over Bradford Thomas. Scores listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Fiske & Co
Dennison Manufacturing Company
Farley & Harvey
Bradford- Thomas
Farley, Harvey & Co
Bowler
Stouter
Scott Ee Eee
Brown Ee Ee
Roberts: Sicesee Eer
Ried Ee Jassos Wesieve A Ee
Enretiens
Bradford, Thomas & CO
Collier
Chandler
Phatson
Team Tota's
North, Fiske & Co
Proctor
McLoon
Winchee
Newell
Eccceseceesene
Aes
PorTiMore
Funny Men Bowl Thriller At McCarthy's Alleys
Ward and Vokes attempted a run on Pete Dailey's bowling team last night in a tight three string match. The night clerk was awake enough to note the scores, showing Pete Dailey and Happy Ward with Harry Vokes as the notable comedians but poor bowlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Daly
Pete Randall
Dan Baker
Ed Rosenbaum
William Keoughy
Tal
Happy Ward
Harry Vooke
Tony Williams
Hugh Mack
John Hogarty
Ceceseres
Cscecee Dla
Incomplete sports scores show Brockton and Malden results
Fragmented line of score data lists Brockton Park, Malden, Beverly and other teams with numbers following each name, but the full context and event details are missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton—Park
T Pello
Rk Theatre
Cam
Malden
Ernwoods
Philedians
Beverly
Trust Co Foreclosure Suit Against Cordage Co for 75 Million
A lis pendens to foreclose a mortgage for 75 000 000 was filed in Kings county by United States Trust Company as trustees for the United States Cordage Company against the Cordage Company and its receivers.
Idle and Busy Clash Over Time
A witty exchange frames a contrast between the idle person who asks why time isn’t spent, and the busy man who feigns innocence, claiming he cannot find time to kill.
Monster Meet Promises Star Events In Boston
Tonight at Mechanics Hall the seventh annual indoor meet of the Boston Athletic Association will be held. W B Gurtis of the New York Athletic Club serves as referee and Orton expresses confidence of victory as contestants and officials prepare for a premier New England athletic showcase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Gurtis
New York Athletic Club
Orton
Mechanics’ Hall
Boston Athletic Association
New England
John Graham
Distance stars slated for two mile invitation race in Boston
Connell Orton Ant Blake Bean and other crack distance runners will start from scratch in the special two mile invitation race. Bernard Weters the champion sprinter is scratched in the 40 yard dash while Charley Kilpatrick targets the 600 yard run. George Orton and the Yale Princeton clash plus a strong team race add to an exciting program as the Dauntless bicycle to be sold at Tremont street draws interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connell
Orton
Ant
Blake
Bean
Bernard Weters
New Jersey A. C
Charley Kilpatrick
Sfbllander
Portel
George Orton
Georgetown University
Copley Square
Yale
Princeton
Track meet lineup and officials listed for event start
Gerard Garvan Byers and Noyes form the track team with trainer Mike Murphy. Start heat at 7 30 due to many entries. Officials include Referee W B Curtis timer F W Wood judges Peters Morison scorer Morse H W Cornish etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerard
Garvan
Byers
Noyes
Mike Murphy
W. B. Curtis
N. Y
JG. Lathrop
F. R. Peters
G. B. Morison
H. §. Cornish
Manhattan
A. C
J. E. Morse
B. Hurd
M. Stern
L. W. Jenkins
F. M. Briggs
J. W. Bowler
Charlesbank Gymnasium
Marshal
A. D. Peck
M. L. Pratt
B. G. Waters
C. M. Lincoln
W- F. Garcelon
H. Taggard
J. B. Maccabe
N. Anthony
J. Corkery
Allen Hubbard
Chauncy Hall Indoor Games At MIT Set Several Records
The sixth Chauncy Hall Indoor Games at MIT gym yesterday drew a large crowd with about half female spectators. David Abrams of class ’97 led with three firsts and two seconds in nine events, while W A Coit broke the high jump record at 5 ft 3 3-4 in and Currier and Abrams surpassed the 80 ft 9 in mark in the shot put. The meet saw firm competition between classes ’95 and ’97, with ’95 winning 33 to 30. A potato race produced a Dead heat in the final before Porter’s misjudgment decided the outcome. Officials included C F Russ, A A Sargent, J S Clark, R P Williams, and J F Scully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncy-Hall Athletic Association
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Exeter Street
David Abrams
W. A. Coit
R. A. Muranda
G. T. Currier
Abrams
W. F. Porter
Porter
WFE
C. F. Russ
A. A. Sargent
J. S. Clark
R. P. Williams
J. F. Scully
D. Abrams
W. G. Burrows
P. P. Russ
W. W. Tuttle
P. Russ
W. J. Hodges
S. W. Millar
W. K Paul
W. Tuttle
W. M. Tuttle
W. S. Millar
W. FE. Porter
A. D. Evans
Fall River Wins Narrowly Over New Bedford in Hectic Game
Nine teen hundred fans packed the Casino tonight as Fall River edged New Bedford 5 to 4 in a close rough contest. The Whalers employed fouls late and early, Cotter and Roberts playing key roles as New Bedford surged in the third period but could not overtake the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Fall Rivers
New Bedfords
Whalers
Doe
Roberts
Cotter
Whaler
New Bedford
Local Scores Reported For Three City Matches
At Woburn Woburn beat Clinton 3 to 1. At Pawtucket Pawtucket defeated Providence 7 to 0. At Fall River Fall River won over New Bedford 5 to 4.
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Woburn
Clinton
Pawtucket
Providence
Fall River
New Bedford
Woman Suffrage Committee Hearings Expanded
The Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association held its executive meeting at 3 Park Street. Chairs of the judiciary and election laws committees pledged hearings for suffrage petitions, replacing the special committee with two hearings. Over 10 petitions, totaling 8000 signers, have been sent to the Legislature with more arriving daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association
Park Street
Judiciary Committee
Committee On Election Laws
Excursionists Sail to Egypt From New York
The steamer Fuerst Bismarck carried a large party of excursionists sailing from New York January 2 and stopping at Fun for a expedition bound to Egypt with Gibraltar reporting their voyage underway.
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Egypt
Gibraltar
Fuerst Bismarck
New York
Bicycle Show Sparks Manufacturer Pact in 1896
A new agreement by bicycle makers and dealers bans any space rental or participation in a show not sanctioned by the National Board of Trade of Cycle Manufacturers. Dated Jan 24 25 1896, the list includes hundreds of firms from Boston to Buffalo and beyond. The piece notes extensive exhibitor interest for a Mechanics Hall event, with Victor bicycles anticipated and mixed reactions from bicycle row houses as the plans proceed despite concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Hall
National Board of Trade of Cycle Manufacturers
United States
American B. H. O. & Sewing Machine Company
Ames Manufacturing Company
Ames .& Frost Company
George Barnard & Co
Barnes Cycle Company
Berkeley Cycle Company
Billings & Spencer Company
Bostedo Company
Central Cycle Manufacturing Company
Champion Manufacturing Company
G. W. Cole & Co
Davis Sewing Machine Company
Davis & Stevens Manufacturing Company
Eagle Bicycle Manufacturing Company
Eclipse Bicycle Company
Fenton Metropolitan Manufacturing Company
M. Garlic
Gendron Wheel Company
Gilbert & Chester Company
Hamilton Cycle Company
Hartford Rubber Works Company
Hay & Willits Manufacturing Company
Indiana Bicycle Company
Keating Wheel Company
Lamb Manufacturing Company
Daly & Gales
Seyfang & Prentiss
H. G. Shepard & Sons
Sieg & Walpole Manufacturing Company
Singer & Co. Limited
Spalding
A. G. & Bros
Eugene Aristein
Arrow Cycle Manufacturing Company
Bridgeport Gun Implement Company
Buffalo Cycle Company
Buffalo Wheel Company
Burtis & Zimmerman
Butler & Ward
Columbia Rubber Works Company
Cushman & Dennison
Decker Cycle Company
New York Tire Company
Olympic Cycle Manufacturing Company
J. C. Pierret
Pope Manufacturing Company
Premier Cycle Manufacturing Company
the Punnett Cycle Manufacturing Company
Royal Cycle Works
Remington Arms Company
Spiers Manufacturing Company
Stanley Cycle Works
E. C. Stearns & Co
Sterling Cycle Works
St. Louis
Ref & W. G. Company
Syracuse Cycle Company
Spalding-Bidwell Company
Tie Company
the Tinkham Manufacturing Company
van Camp Hardware & Iron Company
The
Wales Manufacturing Company
J. J. Warren & Co
Charles S. West
Western Wheel Works
Trenton Watch Company
Vanguard Cycle Company
Whitehead & Hoag Company
Whitman Saddle Company
Winton Bicycle Company
George Worthington Company
Zenith Cycle Company
Union Cycle Manufacturing Company
Per W. Measure
Boston
Mass
Denmark
R H. White & Co
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Victor
Bicycle Row
Fowler
Medford Aldermen Approve Large City Appropriations
Medford officials prepare a comprehensive budget with total appropriations and fees at 525 532.76 dollars and plan reappropriations for high schoolhouse sewer work and water supply. The water board seeks 750 dollars for land-damage claims and several officers and licenses are confirmed amid an executive session on pending appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
Water Commissioners
Committee On Water
Perry
Edward W. Hayes
Henry Withington
Edwards. Randall
Board of Health
J. Walter Bean
William P. Clark
James KE. Cleaves
M. D
Walterl. Hall
William A. Thompson
William C. Craig
Calvin H. Clark
Parker R. Litchfield
Benjamin F. Hayes
T. Howard Barnes
John B. Mahoney
Frank Hathaway
Thomas Leahey
Emery D. Holmes
Agnes Hellen
Charlotte Bean
Ada B. Wescott
John A. Morgan
Thomas H. Eames
Henry F. Moore
William F. Ober
Jurists and Guests Deliberate On We Live By Law
The All Saints Parish Club of Brookline hosted three eminent jurists at a Beaconsfield Casino dinner about laws origin and scope. Chief Justice Mason argued law comes from divine source beyond statutes. Judge Dunbar stressed law grows from human needs and precedents. Hon. Alfred Hemmenway highlighted legal maxims and their origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Saints’ Parish Club
Brookline
Beaconsfield
Mason
Superior Court
Matthew Hale
James M. Dunbar
Alfred Hemmenway
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Amer-ca
Dunraven's
A. CG
Boxins Gossip
Erie Medical CO
N.Y
Shuman
Presiant
District of Columbia
Banco
Ward and
Vokes
Pete Dailey
Tommy Conneffp
Bernard J. Jefers
Charlie Kilpatrick
Blanghardt& Farrar
Hall Square
Chauncy-Hall
Woman Suffrage Executive Meeting
Dunbar
Arkansas
Sunday Post
P. S
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