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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1896
Page
3
In El Paso on February 14 reporters say the Maher Fitzsimmons bout is in doubt due to Maher’s inflamed eyes and poor sight. Doctors predict limited improvement in two to three days and Maher may miss the ring even if the bid resumes.
History of attempts to stage a heavyweight championship bout between Robert Fitzsimmons and Peter Maher details early talks in Dallas and Hot Springs, a November 1895 dispute involving Corbett, and a formal $16,000 purse agreement with Dan A. Stuart for a February 14 1896 fight under Marquis of Queensberry rules in the United States.
William Simpson of New York outbid Frank Ellis of Philadelphia for the stallion John R. Gentry in a featured sale at Madison Square Garden. The event saw 44 horses auctioned for $39,840, with consignments from the Goldsmith estate and Laburke stable bringing solid prices and notable names like Memorial Phee toffee. The report recalls historic races at Saratoga and the Falsetto Spendthrift rivalry shaping 1879 era racing history.
The Sunday Post previews Boston pitcher William BE Mains and outlines shifts in players and teams across 1896. Fred Pfeffer heads to the south with New York on February 24 as the Atlantic Association convenes at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. Yale signals spring trial calls while Vale Murphy joins Ted Sullivan's New Haven squad after medical studies. Sammy Samuels signs with Springfield Mass infield. The National League issues a February 11 bulletin listing contracts and releases across Cincinnati Cleveland New York Des Moines Dubuque Rockford St Louis Pawtucket Lewiston and other clubs with several player movements and term acceptances.
The Mercantile Bowling League final night at Boylston street alleys saw Batchelder Lincoln top the standings. North Fiske and Blodgett Avery tied for second, to be resolved in a Wednesday playoff.
Mr Flynn declines interview with Daniel Mahan unless preparations are ready tonight at 7 30. Dave Heffernan seeks reception room access to meet Bill Mack. Muldoons Pickaninny shifts purse stance to fight Eddie Connolly. Burley on the American Lady bout shows a nine second fall and a dazed return to the ropes. Boston sports circles praise J D Conlon while Sullivan predicts Maher win at El Paso.
English High School hosts its first annual indoor games today while interest runs high in the De Laney McLaughlin 1000-yard race to be decided at the City Guards indoor meet Monday night. East Boston and Cambridgeport duel in upcoming games as English High and Boston Latin clash in a team race with Purtell Dow Hanson and Emery for English High versus Maguire Linehan Bush and Daily for Latin.
The skating carnival, set for Wednesday, faces low contestant turnout and many could not perform. Prizes are offered by Winslow Skate Company and Barney and Berry.
The second Boston bicycle show opens at 10 20 am with over 100 entries. Exhibits include Humber by L P Hollander Co and Barnes by Steven Freeze Co with Iver Johnson by John T Wood & Sons. Overman center pavilion features a circular gallery display and a new trainer attracts riders for a fastest mile contest. Baldwin's Cadet Band provides music. Governor may not attend. Fowler sextet absent.
The Country Club plans spring races under National Hunt rules around early June. A potential clash between the National Hunt and National Steeplechase associations was resolved yesterday in New York, allowing the National Hunt Association to retain all privileges from last year for the Brookline meeting.
Fall River won its fourth straight of the week by beating Providence 8 to 4. The opening period was brisk, then Fall River outplayed Providence at every point as the visitors fought to stay in the game.
President Foudrinier of the Press Club helped settle the racing issue and relegated Class B to relic status. The Associated Cycling Clubs report perfect bowling records, while the Massachusetts Bicycle Club's spirited match against Old Belfry of Lexington drew great enthusiasm. A bicycle show opens at Mechanics Building amid exhibitor costs, with a local firm offering 5000 toward expenses. Toledo plans a meet despite national assembly loss, and L A W agrees to allow Sunday races with new fee structures. Johnson plans international racing from March to May, aiming to lower the mile record in Baden Baden and meet top foreign riders. Practical tire repair tips emphasize proper plugs, clean holes, and patch surfaces for strong fixes.
The text advises preparing cement with good consistency and proper adjustment to restore a tire’s condition, implying steps to ensure the tire becomes as good as new after maintenance. It focuses on technique and material quality for reliable repair results.
In Bangor on February 14 managers from Bowdoin Colby Maine State College and Bates formed a Maine college baseball league. Bates plans to enter pending student approval. A constitution was adopted with Ward Bowdoin as president Hamilton Colby as treasurer and Martin MS C as secretary. The league schedule lists 14 games among Bowdoin Colby MS C and Bates with additional nonleague games against Portland Tufts Dartmouth and others.
Patchen Wilkes brought 10025 dollars to Kentucky farm stable transfers listing Benzette Angie D and Josie B with a 2 29 1 2 mark. Michael Sheedy hired to ride Keene 2 year olds. Pat Dunne to field strong 2 year old stable. Foster notes Jockey Club authority disputed. Select entries to Suburban denied. Sheepshead Bay eligibility pending Jockey Club action.
Glasgow February 14 The keel of a tar racing yacht was laid in Henderson Bros. yards. The vessel follows plans by IL Watson designer of Valkyrie In., and rests on the same blocks as Valkyrie. Construction occurs under a closed shed to keep details secret and ownership remains anonymous.
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