Fitzsimmons Jeffries Fight Articles Signed in New York
Articles of agreement signed by Martin Julian and Billy Delaney set terms for the bout between Bob Fitzsimmons and Jim Jeffries. They outline purse, rules under Marquis of Queensberry, gloves five ounces min, timekeepers, weigh-ins, and penalties for breach with dates target between late April and late May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jim Jeffries
Martin Julian
Fitz
Billy Delaney
Los Angeles
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Fita
Jim Hall
Australia
Marquis of Queensberry
Dave Holland
Broadway
New York City
Harry Beecher
Boxing Gossip Shapes and Shifts in the Ring
Boxing gossip tracks plan and blame as Sharkey, Fitz, and O Rourke clash over future matches. O Rourke seeks scheduling flexibility while Julian presses strict deadlines. Rumors link Jeffries, Ruhlin, Choynski, and Maher to May bouts as boxers travel and venues adjust.
Abell Gains Control In Baltimore Brooklyn Baseball Deal
The final conference yields a deal to issue new stock to the Byrne estate and transfer it to F. A. Abell for 10000 dollars. Courts of New Jersey to authorize the certificates. Officers named include Charles Ebbitts president F A Abell vice president and treasurer Harry Van Der Horst secretary and Edward Hanlon manager. Hanlon, Baltimore club president, may retire soon and head South to prepare training for the Grooms and Orioles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Baltimore
Brooklyn
Byrne
F. A. Abell
New Jersey
Charles H. Ebbitts
Harry van der Horst
Edward Hanlon
Grooms and
Orioles
Harvard baseball candidates meet amid exams and fresh faces
Forty three men attended captain Haughton’s meeting outlining training expectations for a fast team. Most veterans left are returning. Reid may miss time for study. Three freshmen joined, cage work starts next week as North Shore faces Newtowne ice polo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Haughton
Wich
Reid
Morse
Fitz
McCormick
Loughlin
Clark
Sears
Lynch
Robinson
Big Pin Series Sees Boylston Take Lead Over Sudbury
In a tight City League match, Boylston won the series with Marden's 188 and 189 games powering the win as Sudbury faltered without its regular lineup. Clark missed the opening round, but Boylston still pulled ahead by about 100 pins, cementing second place in the standings. Carruth and Watt paced other efforts as Hub teams displayed strong showings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boylston
Sudbury
Subway
Carruth
McCarthy Cadets
Watt
Gordon
Murray & Irwin
Cochrane
Meyers
Cambridge
City Hall Club
O’brien
Cure for drunkenness claimed by Mrs Lynch in coffee remedy
Mrs Katie Lynch of San Francisco asserts Golden Specific cured her husband’s liquor habit after secretly adding it to his food and coffee. She invites other women to request a free trial package from Dr J W Haines and notes her willingness to be named as the source. The item then shifts to a bowling league report showing Waltham Watch City defeating Charlestown Cycle Club with high scores and totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Kernwood Club
Glendons
Everett
Nichols
Kernwoods
Kernwood
Drew
Bunnell
Glendon
Hallett
Galvin
Bartlett
Hawley
Jenks
Joel
Ellis St
San Francisco
Cal
Waltham
Charlestown
Bunker Hill
Wall
Haggerty
The
Walthams
Springfield Defeats Providence 18 to 1 in Big Win
Springfield fans watch the Black Birds shell Providence 18 to 1 at the Auditorium. Stars Hipson and Connell shine as Heffernan and Smith post the game’s lone points for Providence in a one sided affair. Referee Hardy and timer Nelson oversee the rout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Blackbirds
Providence Grays
Hipson
Connell
Providence
Steps—Heffernan
Smith
Foul— Conway
Hardy
Nelson
Leauge of American Wheelmen votes to keep racing
The 1899 national assembly in Providence finished with plans to keep racing in the League of American Wheelmen. Professionals gain representation on the racing board while amateurs face new registration costs and division board representation rules. A tightening of dues and purse for the national treasury follows, with amendments on meet locations and press duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. L
National Assembly
Keenan
League of American Wheelmen
League
Sterling Elliott
Frank T. Lenz
Racing Board
Robert J. Nugent
Charles J. Nugent
James H. Flynn
Gloucester
Mass
Earl W. Peabody
Chicago
Peabody
Sama
Cook
Rhode Island
Kireker
New Jersey
National Treasury
Plymouth Defeats Taunton In Polo Exhibition
Plymouth 7 Taunton 5 in a polo exhibition led by Foster Merzer and Wood. Taunton played Scott at center while Jones sat out ill. attendance 300 with Turner and Foster top scorers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Taunton
Foster
Merzer
Wood
Scott
Jones
Rethes—Turner
Puller
Chelsea Man Dies After Electric Car Collision on Broadway
William E. Bowker of Chelsea was killed yesterday morning after walking into an electric car on Broadway in Chelsea. He died two hours later from sustained injuries. The motorman was not charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Bowker
Chelsea
Broadway
Living Truth of Electricity as Life and Energy
A physician recalls a twenty five year pursuit of electricity's medical power to strengthen a weak debilitated system and asserts practical proof seen in patients.
Boston cycle show eyed for meet club effort
The Boston 99 Meet Club of the L A W plans a local cycle show at Mechanics Hall in late February to fund the National Meet. Local dealers are being invited to exhibit all wheel makes, with Henry E. Ducker leading the event assisted by Frank J. Byrne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Boston 99 Meet Club
Meet
Mechanics’ Hall
Meet Club
Henry E. Ducker
Frank J. Byrne
New Boston Cycle Dealers Protective Association Formed
At the American House last night the Boston Cycle Dealers Protective Association was smoothly organized with J. Frank Scott as president and Albert King as secretary for one year. The committee on credits and collections report was accepted and a bureau will be established. An executive committee of three months was chosen: Daniel S. Pratt W. S. Attwell and Joseph A. Cushing. Dealers of cycles sundries invited to join. a dozen concerns are enrolled. Next meeting at the president's discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Cycle Dealers’ Protective Association
J. Frank Scott
Albert King
Daniel S. Pratt
Plastic Tip Company
Attwell
William, Tead & Song
Joseph A. Cushing
John P. Lovell Company
Portland Triumphs In 19 to 0 Victory Over Dangor
Portland dominated Bangor 16 to 0 after a strong first period. Scorers Mushes Campbell Dawson and Tarrant led Portland while Allen OMalley and a 42 83 sequence highlighted scoring. Referee Kelly and scorers Marr Dyer credited for officiating.
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Portland
Dangor
Soul Portland
Bangor
Mushes
Campbell
Dawson
Tarrant
Steps—Allen
O'Malley
Kelly
Marr
Pineapple Tablets Vanquish Stomach Ailments as Told
A vivid, period styled remedy ad touts Pineapple Tablets by Dr. Von Sign as powerful defenders against sour stomach distress, dizziness, loss of appetite, and nausea. It claims remarkable relief and promotes the product as solidly supported by Woodward & Co., Hunt & Co., and Wheeler in Boston area listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. von Sign
Cap
Woodward &0
Bromfield Et
Hunt & CO
Washington St
W. LD
Two Men Attempt Robbery at Shoe and Leather Bank
Herbert B. Barker of Quincy entered the Shoe and Leather National Bank at Federal and Milk streets around 11:30 am with a forged check for 1550. Two men distracted the teller while one grabbed 145 dollars from the counted cash. Barker pursued but the thieves escaped. Police circulated descriptions. officers suspect a gang. The incident echoes a similar New York bank attempt last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leather National Bank
Herbert B. Barker
Quincy
Federal and
Milk Streets
W. P. Barker
Mr. Barker
Barker
Watts
New York
Boston
Lynn Defeats English High In Roller Polo Showdown
Lynn Classical High School defeated English High 11 to 3 in the interscholastic roller polo series. Lynn dominated from the start with fast goals and physical play led by Welch and Donahoe, while English High struggled and fouled repeatedly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English High
Lynn
McCloud
Welch
Donahoe
Lynn Classical High School
English High School
Lynn High
Sumner Teach
Ceeeeees Southwick
Walsi Poole
H. B
Corry Ingalls
Freeess Codey Webb
Donahor
Leach
Sesee- Lynn
Tae Barse
Winglish High
Walsh
Weleh
Pol ice Officers In Trouble In South Boston
A complaint by Captain Donovan of Station 6 accuses two patrolmen, Jonathan Murphy and McGilvray of unit 6, of on duty assault during a late night fracas on West Broadway near SS Peter and Paul Church. The Boston Police Board will review the case next week while details remain closely held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donovan
Station 6
South Boston
Board of Police
Jonathan Murphy
McGilvray
West Broadway
SS. Peter and Paul's Church
Murphy
Boston Police Board
Holy Cross Open Handicap Features Two Championship Races
Worcester event at Holy Cross College gymnasium featured two match races. McLaughlin and Moynihan raced 1000 yards with Moynihan winning by nearly half a lap in 2 30. Hall led the mile from the start and finished first, defeating Deedy in a local matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Holy Cross College Gymnasium
James J. McLaughlin
Jerry J. Moynihan
D. (. Hall
Brown University
J. &. Deedy
Moynihan
Hall
Loan Propositions Debated by City Board of Estimate
The Board of Estimate and Apportionment held a public hearing on loans for a Heath street engine house in Roxbury a Traverse street foot bridge and city playgrounds. Alderman OToole and Colonel Huguley backed various projects with industry reps noting fire protection and insurance impacts while Carleton street and White estate park plans drew scrutiny and calls for special legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Estimate
Heath Street
Roxbury
Traverse Street
O'Toole
Pone
H. W. Huguley
Lynn
Bleiler
Frederick Bleiler
Stratton
The
Park Commission
Quincey
Chestnut Hill
Carleton Street
Colby
Quincy
Board of Aldermen
Peace in Whitman: Shoe strike to be settled Monday
In Whitman the Commonwealth Shoe Company labor dispute nears resolution after talks between Boot and Shoe Workers Union President John F Tobin and Lasters' Union Secretary Clancy and manager Reed. Reed's ultimatum proposal was to be reviewed by the Lasters. a majority of 173 workers were not present at the brief last meeting, and a full session is set for tomorrow morning with a hoped return to work on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitman
Commonwealth Shoe Company
John F. Tobin
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
Clancy
Lasters
Reed
Waterbury Beats Meriden 7-2 In Clean Hockey Match
Waterbury defeats Meriden 7 to 2 as both teams play a fast, foul free game. Captain Wiley, suspended for misconduct, is replaced by Dumpy Williams who strengthens Waterbury’s defense. Rushes Roberts 6 Warner 4. Stops Sword 2 Farrell 4. Referee Lush, Timer Leahy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Conn
Meriden Sio
Rough Riders
Wiley
Dee
Williams
Meriden
Roberts
Warner
Tle
Sword
Farrell
Lush
Timer—Leahy
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Fitz-Jeperigo
George Green
Jack Bonner
G. R
Exeter
N. H
Graham
B. A
Exeter Street
Pendergast
Melrose
Dowd Taylor
Fells
Tom Sharkey
Sitasimmons
Tom O'Rourke
Julian
Sharkey
O'Rourke
Vita
Julien
Man
Mitch
Mitchell
Green Isle
Pixon
Walcott
George Byers
O’ Rourke
Byers
Tom McCarthy
New Haven
Owin
Sailor Fighter
Billy Madden
Ruhlin
Joe Goddard
Lenox A. C
Goddard
Joe Choynski
Peter Maher
Gans-Connolly
Med
Spike Sullivan
Eddy
Aldterford
Cans
Herford
Croup
Abell
World OF Sport
North Shore
Newtowne
Locust Street
South
Schaefer
Carter
Hawthorne
Empire Wilkes
George Wilkes
Lexington
Barney Dreyfuss
Louisville
Buffalo
Ernest Roeber
Professor Atlas
Ernie Hjertberg
Yale
Columbia
Hartford
Bluebirds
Cusick
Cotter
Mooney
Roone
Wodtke
Leydon
Whiting
Larrington
Timer—Aufort
Marden
Capt. Jones
Bowler
Hyde
Collins
Woodwarl
Marden Seer
Bot Jones
Thompson
Kendrick
Jae Dean
Sasenicedon Tol Carruth
Pbanne Bobalecseebessis
Gordon Comgy
Cssrcccevsceeses
Kinsman Eesceesseseeses
Witkins
Peverly
Irwin
Shaw
McDonald
Estes
W. Brown
Tisch
Lawson
Jackson
Chase
Knowlton
Dearborn
Parker
Reals
Kirkwood Corcerceceves
Katie Lynch
Old Dorchester
Waltham Cycle Club
Newton
Newton Club
Old Dorchesters
Traiser
Milter
Seeeceeeeseeses Lim
Parker Eae
Richardson
Aed
Buntin
Wellington Seenee Xine
Waltham C
Trurley
Clark Sete
Sargent
Scee
L.A. W
Ghoe
Afb Leather Bank
Shoe and Leather Bank
H. B. Barker
Dr. Sanden
R. A. Sanden
Tremont Street
NEW Board OF Trade
Cycle Dealers’ Protective Association
Sery
Mechanic Arts High
Currier
Mechanic Arts
Chelsea High
T, Currier
Stowell Shepard, Co
Shoe Company
ALOOD
Masonic Temple
Comicago
Ill
RE. M. Read
Masa
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