Mitchell Puts Up His $10,000 Forfest
In New York on February 17 Mitchell and William Brady met to set terms for the heavyweight title fight with Corbett. Mitchell deposited $10,000, accepted second week of December, and 24 foot ring. A purse split dispute arose with Mitchell demanding 80 20. Brady offered $2,500 to loser. Corbett telegraphed support for Brady, saying the winner must take all.
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New York
Mitchell
William Brady
Corbett
Pulitzer
Phil Dwyer
Brady
Corbet
St. Paul
Ali
No Races Postponed at Guttenberg and Gloucester Today
Racing events here and in Gloucester postponed due to frozen track and fog. Tomorrow’s entries list five to six furlong sprints and stakes across six races with horses such as Annie W Wood Chopper Ballston Silent names Ballston Jim Fagin Belwin Berwin Onager and numerous others. The five and a half furlong to six furlong cards show weights mostly around 100.
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GloucestEra
N. J
Ballston
Jim Fagin
Battle Cry
Airtight Austral
Black Knight
Verbena
Silver Queen
Hay Tay
Harlequin
Arl B
Roman
Stringfellow
Annie E
Bowling Leaders Named by B. A. A. Gossip
H E Lodge takes over as manager of the B A A bowling team while B F Lamb becomes director of the bowling alleys. The Salem Cadet Band and B A A Glee Club provide music at the Smoker on Washington's Birthday Eve from 8 30 to 11. A follow up musicale is set for Sunday afternoon from 4 to 6 in the parlor.
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H. E. Lodge
B. F. Lamb
Salem Cadet Band
B. A. A. Glee Club
Washington
Divine H Price Collier Granted Divorce in Brooklyn Case
A decree of divorce was granted to H Price Collier, a Brooklyn divine, without contest. Collier arrived seven months ago, spent much time in the Black Hills, and will soon return to the East.
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Falus
H. Price Collier
Brooklyn Divine
Collier
Black Hills
League of American Wheelmen Meeting in Philadelphia
The national assembly and constitutional convention of the League of American Wheelmen convene in Philadelphia on Monday to decide amending procedures and admission rules for professionals. Debates include two proposed amendment methods, eligibility of professionals, amateur class divisions, and a potential rift with the Amateur Athletic Union. Noted riders John S. Johnson, William Windle, and Arthur Zimmerman are highlighted for sprinting records in 1892.
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National Assembly
The
League of American Wheelmen
Constitutional Convention
Organization
Philadelphia
League
L.A. W
Racing Board
Charles L. Burdett
Howard E. Raymond
Raymond
International Racing Union
Amateur Athletic Union
John 8. Johnson
Willian W. Windle
Arthur A. Zimmerman
Daly Gibbons Title Fight Draws Big Local Support
The Bangor scene buzzes as Mike Daly, the favored light welterweight, weighs near 133 pounds to meet Austin Gibbons at 187 pounds. Daly attracts broad Eastern backing and NY interest, while concerns rise over weight disparity and risk to purse. Captain Daly Jr departs for Bangor to oversee events and later head to New Orleans.
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Mike Daly
Austin Gibbons
Daly
New York
Jack McAuliffe
Bangor
Gibbons
Mike
William Daly, Jr
Patsey Kerrigan
Boston
New Orleans
Aptain Daly
New England's Chances For World Fair Team Weights Hurdles
A New England A A U committee selected to send a division to the World’s Fair championships anticipates strong performances at the New England championships seen as a qualifier. The field includes Mitchell Coughlan Gray and Queckberner in weights hammer and shot, likely limiting prizes for New England. Mile runners under 4m 28s could threaten national honors along with high hurdles and five mile prospects, while faster 26m five mile times would bolster hopes.
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New England
Big Athletic Congress
Mitchell
Coughlan
Gray
Queckberner
Sporting Gossip From the Amateur Circuit Schedule Meeting Notes
The N E A A A U schedule meeting at the B A A on March 15. Lowell Cricket and Athletic Club seeks July 1 and Labor Day dates, with several clubs applying. Harrison Associates of South Boston has their boxing date refused for ineligibility. Forest and Stream plans pistol and revolver matches between B A A and New York A C for Wimans trophy. An Amateur Circus act features a driver ladder scene with white costumes and black ladders under calcium light. Barstow of Roxbury Latin shines in middle distance at interscholastic meet, following knee action of Brewer Moakley White. Batchelder trains for 1000 yards indoor event. Edson of Roxbury Latin appears.
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Lowell Cricket and Athletic Club
Harrison Associates of
South Boston
Forest and Stream
New York A. C
Crowinshield
Mr. Pettee
Barstow
Roxbury Latin School
Charlie Brewer
Moakley
Elmer White
Billy Batchelder
Harry Cornish
Batchelder
Edson
Notable sprinter nears Interscholastic 800 record mark
The text notes a fast runner who could break the Interscholastic record in the 800 yards. It also mentions Johnnie Daily of the Triounts boxing at the T. A. C. carnival in April. Trimounts plan outdoor games on Bunker Hill day June 17. The national tennis championship third match is set today with R. D. Sears and Fiske Warren, though play is doubtful.
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Johnnie Daily
Triounts
Bunker Hill
R. D. Sears
Fiske Warren
Harvard Athletes to Compete at New England Indoor Meet
Harvard Athletics reports rising interest as Harvard plans to send 30 to 40 men to the New England indoor championships at the Irvington Street Armory on March 11. Open events will feature A. H. Gould and many others from Roxbury Latin School. varsity crew candidates also practiced, with three new rowers joining, including Duffield and Shepard.
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Harvard
New England
Irvington Street Armory
Mott Haven
Roxbury Latin School Athletic Association
A. H. Gould
G. L. Collins
D. L. Black
E. L. Derry
E. S. Benedict
W. E. Kent, Sr
M. G. Seelig
E. B. Hill
BF. L. Hardkoper
I. Mason
M. Ladd
J. Sullivan
W. F. Garcelon
W. F. Baker
E. K. Bowser
R.D. Farquhar
E. H. Clark
L. Saver
J.P. Whittier
L.S
Cummings
Stearns
Eddy
L. Davis
Blake
Bow
Newell
Purdon
Saltonstall
Earle
Potter
Duffield
Shephard
F. Davis
Burgess
Rowing Crew Advances to Varsity as Spring Practice Returns
A rower moved up from the freshman eight to the varsity squad after a season spent rowing steadily. The crew longs for milder weather similar to last winter when they first hit the river, eager to transition from the tank to a real barge and renew training with public interest.
Columbian Ball Programme Cover Designed For Souvenir
The souvenir programme design for next week's Columbian ball has been submitted and approved. It features an engraved Columbus statue with his companion as land is sighted, in brown ink, with ornate wording. The 32 page heavy plate paper booklet will include ball details and first class advertisements.
Sunday Notices From Shawmutt and Other Churches
Sunday notices list services at Shawmut Congregational Church Tre mont with sermons How Jesus Read the Bible and The Lord Meeting Moses to Kill Him plus organ music and free seating. Also First Presbyterian Church Col umbus Avenue Berkeley Street reports morning and evening sermons by Rev J B Dunn and Dr William Adams with a 2:30 lecture by Leyden on the Roman Catholic Confessional, free seating, and Mrs Walter Bailey singing. B Y M Christian Union hosts Washington’s birthday program at Union Hall 48 Boylston Street with addresses by Roger Wolcott and Edward A Horton on Lessons to Young Men Drawn from the Life of Washington, musical direction George Mendall Taylor, doors 7, program 7:30.
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Shawmut Congregational Church
Tremont
Brookline Street
William Elliot Griffis
Jesus
Moses
Mailley
Sullivan
Weber
First Presbyterian Church
Columbus Avenue
Berkeley Street
William Adams
J. B. Dunn
Meatre
Evangelist Leyden
Walter ©. Bailey
Leyden
B. Y. M. Christian Union
Washington
Union Hall
Boylston Street
Roger Wolcott
Massachusetts
Edward A. Horton
Boston
George Mendall Taylor
Dry Goods Fence Raided. Mahoneys Held on Receiving Charge
Police raided a Fourth Division dry goods store suspected of fencing stolen items. Proprietors Jeremiah and Annie Mahoney were jailed at Station 4 on receiving charges. Recovered property includes robes, silks, cloaks, linens, dresses, bed linens, sewing items, silverware, a clock, a quilt, trunks, and more. Owners urged to identify their goods at Lagrange Street Station.
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Jeremiah
Annie Mahoney
Station 4
Lagrange Street
A Queer Case in Salem
A 74 year old woman from Stonewall Mississippi named Dow dell was lured from her home to hide from relatives trying to use her testimony in an important lawsuit. She traveled to Salem and boarded with a quiet family. Relatives traced her, asked the mayor to send her home, and she was returned.
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Salem
Dowdell
Stonewall
Rantoul
Doctor Dewey Treats Catarrh at Tremont Street
A successful physician Dr. Dewey at 228 Tremont Street performs cures of catarrh. He has treated cases baffling other physicians and urges sufferers to consult him.
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Enola
Menthol
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Lucy Clark
Eleanor
J. Bell
Pie
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Genie
Miss Marie
Marilla
Blitzen
Inferno
Kerry Gow
Innovation
Kirkover
Bon Voyage
Peralta
Young Lottery
van Wart
Belle D
Mary
Avery
Little Grand
Chapman
St. Dennis
Larkin
Bob V
Athlena
Gloucester
B. A. A. Gossip
John
Johnson
Sr. Greene
S. W. Nourse
Hudson
Mass
Dr. Greene
Nourse, Esq
A.a.zimmerman
National Assembly League OF American
WW. Wundle
Cribb Club
Lucie
Hennessey
Mike Lucie
Fitzsimmons
Hall
Joe Goddard
George Dawson
Ed Alexander
Goddard
Alexander
Martin Murphy
Dolly Lyons
Cribb
Billy Hennessey
Ros Roy
Texminutes Consultation
Samuel W. Clifford
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Maynard F. Stiles
Court Street
Post
Elmer Craig
ReRoy, Ill
Nervara
Temple Place
Mrs
Oliver Wilson
Northboro, Mass
Seth E. Parsons
Park St
Albany, N. Y
Albany
Seth BE
Parsons
Harvard Athletics
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