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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1893

Page

3

Great Sport at the New Cribb Club in Boston Tonight

The Cribb club debuts in Boston with a packed boxing program led by John Cunley versus Frank Murphy, Billy Smith versus Tom Williams for $5000 and the world title, and Mari Flaherty challenging all welterweights. Other bouts feature Jack Green versus Duke Tracey and Alec Gregans versus Billy Fiennessey as officials prep for Jere Dann to officiate.

Boston Cribb Club Boston Athletic Club Ham Brock John Cunley North End Frank Murphy South Boston Billy Smith America Tom Williams Mari Flaherty New England Jack Green Amsterdam Athletic Club Duke Tracey Cambridge Ler Sweeney Harry Tracey John Butler Lynn New York Haim Brock Hayward Place Jere Dann

Training Like a Prize Fighter Jim Hall Prepares for Fitzsimmons

Jim Hall trains intensively at Lakewood New Jersey for the March 8 bout with Bob Fitzsimmons at the Crescent Athletic Club in New Orleans. He runs four hours daily and endures stomach rubbing and heavy workouts as coach John Cline drives him through boxing, wrestling, weights, and stamina drills, with strict 6 AM rises and 9 PM lights.

New York Jim Hall Bob Fitzsimmons Crescent Athletic Club New Orleans Fitz Hall Robert Lakewood N. J John Cline Cline

Championship Lightweight Title Fight Postponed to Feb Twenty Third

Norwalk Conn Feb 12 sporting men expect the Connecticut lightweight title bout at Stamford between Ed Brady of Stamford and Harry Lane of Bridgeport. Postponed from Feb 16 to Feb 23 due to Lane illness a twenty round go for points. Brady trains under Mike Brennan with weight at 188 and aiming 125. Lane claims prior title by defeating Danny Walker. Reserve Sam Merritt of Springfield.

Norways Conn Connecticut Stamford Ed Brady Harry Lane Bridgeport Lane Lrndy Hoffman Pacific Street Danny” Walker Brady Mike Brennan Philadelphia Russell Charles Island Sam Merritt Springfield

Todays Racing Entries at Gurrexpura and New Jersey

Entries list for tomorrow at Gurrexpura and Grovucester with six races each. Details include horse names, weights, and race lengths across selling and purse events, plus the New Jersey card with seven races and multiple contenders and weights.

Gurrexpura N. J Kerry Gow Freedom Iriancolt Max Elect Deceitful Pan Handle Annie W Nenophon Enola Pelle D Innovation Azrael St. Patrick Dr. Helmuth Tasso Ben March Eleanor Oregon Sorrento Alarm Bee Sir David Lil Spent Bolivar Ford Diarem Marcellus Seabright Troublesome Freemason Jack Bachelor Lucy Wallace Bow Knot Philura False Miss Marie Miss Annie Selting Grey Rock Monsoon Pefaulter Leather Stocking Jeweller Lucy Clark The New Jersey Grovucester Lum Vendetta National Philander Darling Glenmar Pathway Suspense Best Suvana Fitzroy Captain Wagner Gonzales Lord Stanley Don Lucey Woodburn Richard K. Fox My Craft Paradise Rustic Michigan

New Cup Defenders Launch Expected in Spring

The article outlines plans for 865-foot racing cutters racing for the America’s Cup defense. Expenditures range from 500000 to 600000, with designers builders handing over to captains who will decide race outcomes. Notable skippers include Hank Haff of Archibald Rogers, Captain William Hansen of Morgan Iselin, Captain Charles Barr, Captain John Parr, and Archibald Hogarth, all with storied backgrounds in yachting and cup contests.

Great Britain Ane Hank Haff Archibald Rogers Haff Thistle Islip Long Island General Paine Bergen Norway Hansen Alice Josepkine Vesta Sylvia Sachem New York Royal Phelps Carroll Charles Barr Herreshoff British Isles Clara Minerva Barr John Parr Charley Barr Boston John Warr Volunteer Gourock Clyde Neptune Watson Dr. Barron Cinderella Archibald Hogarth Port Bannatyne Scotch Syndicate William Fife, Jr Ayrshire Bute Hogarth Yseult Yvonne Thalia William Cranfield Lord Dunraven Neva Lemon George Tom Draper Cranfield John Duncuft England

Inter-Club Bowling Race Narrows as Matches Loom

The bowling championship tightens with key matches this week. Casinos to face Salems at Norfolk House. Newtons aim to upset Vespers at Newton. Other games feature Allstorns vs Centrals Somerville, Reviews at Chelsea to Arlington, Oxfords from Lynn vs Jeffries, Jamaicas at Lowell vs Veeparts, Newtons at Lowell, and Melrose Highlands vs Waverleys at Hyde Park.

Salems Norfolk House Newtons Newton Allstorns Centrals Somerville Chelsea Arlington Oxfords Lynn Jefinies Jamaicas Lowell Veeparts Lowell Highlands Melrose Highlands Waverleys Hyde Park

B A A Games Report From Worcester Meet Facts and Feats

Walter Allison faced losses but aimed for pace from half mile to three quarters. Rowe, McLaughlin, Reynolds, and Sweeney show strong form as Yale, Harvard, and Worcester contenders clash. Delaney falls alter Worcester team defeats Suffolks. Beaudette, Paine, Stinger, and Garcelon highlight leaps and relays amid judge and official tensions.

Walter Allison Allison White Rowe McLaughlin Ralph Reynolds Brewer Coombs Sweeney Mike Straight Brown University Walsh Harvard Yale Steve Coombs Cornish Otis Phil Stinger Charley Paine John B. Paine Beaudette Worcester Delaney Worcesters Suffolks Driscoll Loyolas Bob Callahan Gloucesters Little Bloss Ide Dartmouth New Hampshire Collegians Claggett Hodgdon Bingham Garcelon Merrill Bill Curtis John Flaherty Jim” Sullivan Leeds Simon Jerry Corkery Fred Burns Jerry F. A. Sargent Gene Merrill Beaudy Lohnes al Dowling Xavier

Corbett Accepts Peter Jackson Challenge With Condition

Mitwavker Feb. 12. Pugilist Corbett said he accepts Peter Jackson's challenge only if a match with Charley Mitchell is not arranged. He added the bout must take place next December.

Mitwavker Corbett Peter Jackson Charley Mitchell

Caulfield Wins Post Gold Eagle for Electoral Vote Estimate

W H Caulfield of 20 Atlantic Street South Boston won the Boston Post gold eagle prize for the closest electoral vote estimate. His totals for Cleveland 274 Harrison 150 Weaver 20 differed from the official 277 155 22 by margins smaller than other entries. The contest noted Michigan’s unbroken split as a common error and Caulfield’s overall list was judged the closest. Receipt dated Boston February 10 1893 shows his prize acknowledgment.

Covuke Stanton Abbott England California Associated Press Jack McAuliffe Abbott McAuliffe Carney Burge Murphy Music Hall Boston Madison Square Garden McAcliffe Larry Kilnian Mickey Finn Phil Dwyer Finn McAuliiffe Mr. Finn Eew Dick Koohe Roche McAntiffe Judge Newton W. H. Caulfield Atlantic Street Post Caulfield Cleveland Harrison Weaver Electoral College Mr. Caulfield Michigan Boston Post

Peter Cooper Birthday Address at Young Men's Union

The Rev. W J Batt spoke on Peter Cooper or how he did it to honor the 102d anniversary of the New York philanthropist at a Concord Reformatory event. A Damon family musical program enhanced the evening’s pleasure.

W. J. Batt Concord Reformatory Young Men’s Christian Union Peter Cooper New York Damon

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