Sullivan Stops Haley in Thirteen Rounds at Polo Club Fight
Boston’s Dave Sullivan KO’d Patsey Haley of Buffalo in 2 minutes 35 seconds of the thirteenth round after a sensational bout before 3000 fans at Polo Athletic Club. Byers of Boston defeated Jack Boylan in Newark. Several boxing updates from New York and London rounds follow.
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New York
Dave Sullivan
Boston
Patsey Haley
Buffalo
Polo Athletic Club
Sullivan
Haley
Harlem
Buffalo Boy
Patsey
Buffalonian
George Byers
Jack Boylan
Newark
Boylan
Corbett's Idea Ridiculous in Fight Rules Debate
New York reports heavy discussion among up town sports figures over Corbett's proposal to have Referee Siler issue written rules to both principals two weeks before the bout. Critics say only strict adherence to Queensberry or Blanchard fair play rules can satisfy the public. they oppose new rule demands and warn against turning the match into a wrestling contest.
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New York
Corbett
Siler
Queensberry
Blanchard
Parson Davies
al Smith
Mr. Smith
Jim Corbett
Bob Fitzsimmons
Boxing Gossip Highlights Maher Smith bout in Buffalo
Boxing gossip notes Maher faced C C Smith at Empire Club Buffalo in six rounds with Maher initially dominant but Smith holding his own late. Observers tout Maher as a strong foe for Sharkey though he may have an off day. Also reported are the death of Jack Molloy in Melbourne and Maher’s habit of sending half his winnings home. Austin Gibbons and Jimmy UHandler set for Roadway Club in New York Monday. Joe Choynski claims he would beat Maher if matched within a month. Eddie Dealing connected with Sally Smith tour in England and Willie Smith bout context.
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Buffalo
Peter Maher
C. C. Smith
Black Thunderbolt
Empire Club
Jeter
Maher
Sharkey
Fhrunderbolt
Lom
Choynski
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Peter
Mack
Jack Molloy
Austin Gibbons
Jimmy Uhandler
Roadway Athletic Club
New York City
Joe Choynski
Eddie Dealing
England
Sally Smith
Willie Smith
Baseball Break Sparks Boston Comment on Big Five and Little Seven
President Soden of the Boston team defends the big five as strong against outsiders and cautions that sensational reports are typical before meetings. He notes no effort to involve Boston in new deals and says owners would be last to receive such information.
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New York
Soden
Boston
Frank Robison
Harry van der Horst
Baltimore
Dr Simon M Landis defends medical stance in heated reply
Simon M. Landis M D counters Dr John Hamilton in a assertive letter to the Post asserting the superiority of his medical platform. He accuses regular doctors of harmful quackery and outdated practices while praising experimental methods and historical figures, outlining a sharp debate stance.
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John Hamilton
Philadelphia Sunday Dispatch
Mercury
Transcript
Andrews
Pancoast
Hamilton
Washington
Grant
Garfield
Blaine
George Washington
M. D
Simon M. Landis, M. D
Professor Shaw Sought for Boxing Cancer Lead at Hotel Pelham
A brief note requests recommending Professor Shaw as a lead figure for boxing cancer work. It mentions the Hotel Pelham as a contact point and invites calls or letters for correspondence.
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Shaw
Hotel Pelham
Letter to the Editor on Chess Championship Claims
A Boston reader disputes a Post report calling Harry Freedman of Glasgow Scotland's champion, noting Samuel Grover of Boston and Ferrie of Greenock are also strong. The letter argues Freedman may later claim world champion status if not careful and lists other Scots superior to Freedman.
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Post
Samuel Grover
Boston
Harry Freedman
Glasgow
Freedman
Scotland
Mr. Grover
Mr. Freedman
Grover
America
Messrs. Barker
Reed & Co
Ferrie
Greenock
Jordan
Stewart, Brown
McKelvie
New Bedford Forms Olympic Athletic Club Baseball Group
The New Bedford baseball association incorporated tonight as the Olympic Athletic Club with Byron F. Card as president James Delano as vice president John H. Barrows as clerk Frank R. Pease as treasurer and directors including Mayor Charles S. Ashley William Bayles Edward T. Pierce Charles F. Wing Clarence A. Cook Byron F. Card James Delano and Frank R. Pease. Grounds selection will be reviewed by directors soon.
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New Bedford
Mass
Baseball Association
Olympic Athletic Club
Byron F. Card
James Delano
John H. Barrows
Frank R. Pease
Charles S. Ashley
William Bayles
Edward T. Pierce
Charles F. Wing
Clarence A. Cook
Ball Players Sold to Columbus Club
Adelphi Feb. 17 Shortstop Hulet and outfielder Mertes have been sold by the Philadelphia Baseball Club to Columbus Club in a player transaction promising roster changes for both teams.
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Adelphia
Hulet
Mertes
Philadelphia Baseball Club
Columbus
O.) Club
Cycle show tickets available for all wheel bus enthusiasts
Tickets for the cycle show are available to all wheel bus enthusiasts between now and February 22. The event invites riders, collectors, and vendors to preview latest models and browse exhibition booths.
Boston Cycle Co. Listing at 7 Hanover Street
J M Linscott manages Boston Cycle Co located at 7 Hanover Street. The listing notes the bicycle shop operation with manager name and address for customer contact.
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Boston Cycle CO
Hanover ST
J. M. Linscott
Charlestown Beats 999th Artillery in Gilt Edged Bowling Showdown
In Newton the Charlestown club defeated the 999th Artillery by 111 pins on neutral alleys. Eastman Marston Caldwell led Charlestown with 872 total as the Battery faltered with late strings and many splits. Old Dorchester leads Suburban Interclub after beating Casino. Jamaica Club loses to Dorchester Central in a nearby series. Candle Pin results cite Meyers Cambridge losing to Hub at Hub alley.
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Charlestown
Harwood
Caldwell
Kenney
Eastman
Marston
Battery
Ashworth
Loring
Ingraham
Old Dorchester
Casino Club
Jamaica Club
Dorchester Central Club
Jamaica
Dorchester Centrals
Hub
Meyers
Cambridge
McCarthy
Carruth
Columbia
Jefferson
Lenox
Murray & Irwin
St. James
Jameson
Charlestown Club
Ingpsham Wwecsdsvecseess
Abe
Eastman Eee Ee
Mareeed Ee Ee Seccseveeveses
Scotia Defeats Chesters At Local Alley Match
At Scotia alleys last evening Scotia team defeated the Chesters in a brisk bowling contest with both sides showing strong play and team effort.
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Scotia
Chesters
Roxbury Alleys Match Ends With 85 Pin Victory
On the Roxbury alleys last night Colum bus defeated Roxbury Jr by 85 pins.
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Roxbury
Columbus
Roxbury, Jr
Yale Weighs Freshman Race Decision At Conference
At the Harvard Cornell conference Yale signals willingness to race Harvard and Cornell in the freshman class contest but asserts it will not join the Penn and Columbia freshman race.
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New Haven
Harvard
Yale Names Bob Cook to Coach Crew Visit
Yale trainer Wheelright announced veteran coach Robert J. Cook will arrive Saturday to coach the Yale rowing team for two to three days. This marks Cook’s first appearance with the oarsmen in nearly two months and is viewed as highly important for their preparations.
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New Haven
Wheelright
Yale
Robert J. Cook
Mr. Cook
Subscription Dance in Knights of Malta Hall Chelsea
Nearly 200 attendees enjoyed a Knights of Malta Hall event in Chelsea hosted by the Union Cycle Club ladies. Edith Barber led the pre dance program with singing and readings by Edith Robinson, Hattie Macon, Kittie Hatch, and a performance by Charles Collins and Co. L. Dodge on banjo. Dance ran from 9 to midnight directed by T. E. Davis with assistants F. W. Ritchie, C. F. T. Brooks, G. H. James Jr., and J. Brosseau.
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Knights of Malta
Chelsea
Ladies of the Union Cycle Club
Edith Barber
Edith Robinson
Hattie Macon
Kittie Hatch
Charles Collins
Co. L. Dodge
T. E. Davis
F. W. Ritchie
C. F. T. Brooks
G. H. James, Jr
J. Brosseau
Mrs Susan Stevens Dies During Visit in Everett Home
Mrs Susan M Stevens wife of Zelotus Stevens of Littleton New Hampshire died last evening at the home of her son in law George Woodbury 6 Hall avenue Everett while visiting. She was years old and born in Littleton New Hampshire.
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Susan M. Stevens
Zelotus Stevens
Littleton, N. H
George Woodbury
Hall Avenue
Everett
Stevens
Littleton
N. H
Wines Listed and Bottles Sold at Local Market
Fragmentary OCR shows wine listings including Pure California bottles and prices, with references to Blanchard and Faroe and a Square location. Details are unclear but indicate a sales or inventory notice for wine products.
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Gallen
Blanchard & Farrae
Eddie Martyn Shines At Massachusetts Bicycle Meet
The midwinter Massachusetts bicycle league show at Bijou Theatre drew a packed crowd. Eddie Martyn wowed with an eighteen verse parody and lavish makeup, while acts from the Press C C and Roxbury B C, plus locals like Nat Butler and Sam Bailey, entertained before a repeat performance tomorrow night.
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Massachusetts
Bijou
J. Emory Tippett
Tippett
Abbot Bassett
Josiah S. Dean
George A. Perkins
Spencer T. Williams
Marie Gahm
Bones
Creme de Menthe
Darley Cavaliers
Sousa
el Capitan
C. C
F. P. Sibley
Claude
F. N. Annis
Vivian
Mark Phillips
John Marden, Jr
Eddie Martyn
Mr. Martyn
Cottage City
Massachusetts B. C
Roxbury B. C
Messrs
Lloyd and
Hatch
Ireland
Hennessey
Chacoheme
Belle Hennessey
Fred St. Onge
Nat Butler
Cambridgeports
Charles River Park
Tom Butler
Sam Bailey
Middlesex C. C
William Shields
Bob Hyde
Rosie Posie
Hotel Rexford Opens Offering Ample Rooms in Heart of Boston
The Hotel Rexford announces readiness to accommodate a broad public, detailing a seven story fireproof structure with 350 rooms heated by steam and lit by gas. Rooms and halls are well furnished with Wilton carpets, baths on each floor, and American and European plans. Dining room seats 200. cafe and billiard room to open. Rates start at $3.00 per week.
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Rexford
Boston
Bicycle Illustrations by Opper for Lozier Cleveland
The article notes F Opper sketches for Lozier company Cleveland bicycles. It highlights references to bicycles and cycling in the works of the great dramatist, presented in a series of humorous drawings echoing Puck and Judge style.
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F. Opper
Lozier Company
Cleveland
Puck
Judge
Skating Carnival Entries Sought For Next Monday
World of Sport notes calls for entries to a skating carnival to be held next Monday in Hyde Park with a gold medal to the winner of the one mile event.
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Hyde Park
F. St
Cambridgeport
John Dougherty
North Cambridge
Tony Cantlope
Kansas City
Republicans Nominate Town Officials in Weymouth Caucuses
In Weymouth on February 47 Republicans held ward caucuses and nominated candidates for town offices. John A. Raymond is candidate for Town Clerk John H. Stetson for Town Treasurer Henry A. Nash for Water Commissioner Louis A. Cook J W Hart Francis Ambler for Trustees of Public Library William A Clapp Levi B Curtis for Park Commissioners Dr W A Drake Bradford Hawes for School Committee.
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Weymouth
John A. Raymond
John H. Stetson
Henry A. Nash
Louis A. Cook
J. W. Hart
Francis Ambler
William A. Clapp
Levi B. Curtis
W. A. Drake
Bradford Hawes
Gage Arrival At Hot Springs In Virginia
Ly man J. Gage the future Secretary of the Treasury and Mrs. Gage arrived at the Hot Springs Hotel in Hot Springs Virginia. They plan to stay for some time and likely depart for Washington around March 1.
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Hot Springs, Batu Co
of the Treasury
Lyman J. Gage
Chicago
One Man Fire Department Needs Credit for Helpers
George A. Warren of Brighton writes to commend W. A. Chickey Tim Russell and Chester Wilson for their tireless work with the Protective Department. He notes Chickey relays alarms by telephone from the stable and assists with plaster work, Russell is almost always present when called, and Wilson rushes to the alarm to reach the stable quickly. He asks the Post to acknowledge their contributions.
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W. A. Chickey
Tim’’ Russell
Chester Wilson
George A. Warren
Brighton
Adorer praises Francis Murphy temperance work in Boston
An admirer commends Francis Murphy and notes the noon meeting at Bromfield Street Church where recovered alcoholics share their testimonies. The writer urges others in Boston to attend and be inspired by the temperance revival.
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Francis Murphy
Post
Boston
Bromfield Street
Rockport Cottages Robbed In Townwide Burglary
Rockport chief of police and circle announce five summer houses were robbed by burglars. Targets include the Tarr home Dr Welds Hodgkins Bath Nichols and Sea Croft cottages. Furniture clothing clocks and other articles stolen. Wade to scour Boston pawnshops.
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Rockport
Robert W. Tarr
Dr. Weld
J. W. Hodgkins
BE. H. Nichols
Sea Croft
Wade
Boston
Boston Cycle Show Opens With Heavy Preparations
Mr Spencer T Williams denies any alleged deal involving Massachusetts delegates and Potter. He states no agreement dictated how Massachusetts voted on the handicapper issue. Potter also says he has no knowledge of deals and leaves the matter to the racing board chairman. Seven carloads of exhibits arrive for the Boston cycle show as carpenters prepare Mechanics' Building floor and railings ahead of the Saturday opening.
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Spencer T. Williams
Boston
Sterling Elliott
Albany
Massachusetts
Potter
Elliott
Assembly
Racing Board
League
Bassett
Gideon
Messrs
Kerrison
Percival
New York
Shakspere
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Sally
Harry Greenfield
Alf Greenfield
Jerry Barnet
George Clare
Polo A
Fitz-Corbett
Fred Morris
Sam Fitzpatrick
Kid Lavigne
Eddie Connolly
Id McPartland
Jack Dougherty
McPartland
Lavigne
Dougherty
Dan Stuart
MacPartland
Tilymer Goodman
Partridge Hall
Dr. Landis
Newton Aleys
Casino
Candle Pin League
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Simson
Smith Eeeeee Eer
Bushnell Eee Eseseseesns
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Dorchester Central
Morrill
Parker Eeesiee
Eecs
Eawstseysesuus
Ates
McCarthy's
M’carthy
Scannell Eee
OC Nee Cmeneeeee Newness
Terete Aeee
Poyyser Ceeecesceeecesens Imiad
Jefferson Bowler
Toms
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Mansfield Ce Cet Ees
McAllen Eee
Rere
Jamesons
Lynch
Manning
Bradbury
Ae Bowler
Donnelly
Gray
Ee Ss
Taylor Sete
Ai Or
South Boston
RoSs Eee
Farrell
Brassil
J. Stone
Bean
Bickford
Walsh
Freeman
UA Te Gatlett
Roxbury League
Morris
Soccvescesssce
Hubs
McDonald
Dawson
Ereee
McIntire Eae
Webber
Fees
Hill Eo
Beanee
Myers S
Hickey Eeeene
Bymct Op
Deland
Gumpright Eee
Dunhofer
Roxbury, JR A
Albricht
Schaff
Bres
Enterprise
Parker
Scscoerse
Benjamin
Germania
Thornton
Thorntons
Ben Wa
Pdi
Eeee Eterna Eee i
Tondorf
C.csveseeseres
Driscoll Wees
Higgins
Pollard Eeee
Hawes
Jeffries
Jeffries Club
Jeffries Bowler
Snow
Hodgkin
Wellock
Eeeeetenre
Eevee
Morrison
Bond Eeeseeteeeeeeret
Bowler
Tal. Lewis
Littlefield
Robinson
Bob Cook
Biou Theatre
Eddie Martyn the
Star
Hotel Rexford, Cor, Bulfinch Sr. and
Bulfinch Pl
World OF Sport
Caucuses
Bicycle Notes
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