Brady Pleased With Corbett Condition Ahead of March 17
Corbett’s retinue arrived in Carson with Charley White and Billy Brady observing Corbett training. Brady hails himself as world champion and predicts a dramatic clash on March 17 while noting Corbett’s need to ease work load to avoid stale performance.
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Delaney
White
Brady
Corbet
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Shaw's
Charley White
Fitz
Conbett
New York
Jeffries
Corbett Fitzsimmons Talks and Plans For Tour
The articles describe Corbett and Fitzsimmons in sparring, planning tours with Jeffries as sparring partner, and Billy Woods proposing a risk scheme. Corbett weights in at about 186 pounds after training, while Fitzsimmons shows a black eye from a recent bout with Hickey.
Sullivan Shifts Stance Before Big Fight
John Sullivan abandons belief Corbett will win and says the fitter fighter will prevail. He admits curiosity about new blows from both camps but claims no novel tricks have emerged and that he and his rivals share similar moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Sullivan
Corbett
Smith Heads West for Carson Appearance March 18
Billy Smith and Henry Baker depart New York City for Carson where Smith has arranged to appear March 18. Baker will be his trainer after Martin Flaherty visited Smith.
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New York
Billy Smith
Henry Baker
Carson
al Smith
Baker
Martin Flaherty
Smith
Boxing Gossip Shapes Sparring Plans and Promises
Philadelphia manager James McHale seeks a sparring bout with Faddy Fenton once he recovers from injury. Peter Jackson may challenge the Corbett Fitzsimmons winner, though unlikely. Cosmopolitan Athletic Club in New York opens March 8 with 2000 capacity and weekly bouts. Jack Skelly is matchmaker. Jim Ryan looms as a Creek? He beat Mysterious Billy Smith in 1896 and drew with Young Mitchell. Frank Erne vs George Dixon postponed to March 26 at Broadway Club. Denver Ed Smith eyes matches in Pittsburgh. Eddie Connolly pursues Kid Lavigne or Kid McPartland. Erne’s NY loss shocks Buffalo fans. bets hinged on rounds. Tom O Rourke seeks Godfrey vs Armstrong around March 20 for $1000 purse. Boyle O Reilly wants a bout. Byers urged to appear. Cambridge readers noted.
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James McHale
Philadelphia
Faddy Fenton
Fenton
Peter Jackson
Jackson
Cosmopolitan Athletic Club
New York City
Jack Skelly
Jim Ryan
Dan Creedon
New York
Fistiania
West
Billy” Smith
Astoria
Ore
Young Mitchell
Creedon
Melbourne
Australia
Sydney
Broadway Athletic Club
Frank Erne
George Dixon
Friends of
Buffalo
Martin
Tom O'Rourke
George Godfrey
Bob Armstrong
Godfrey
Boyle O’reilly
Cambridge
Reader
Stelzner
Kelly
George Byers
Dorchester Central Tops 999th Artilery in Neutral Alley Series
Dorchester Central defeated Philodians of Waltham in a Boston League neutral alley match at Arlington Boat Club last evening. Dorchester led 826 857 848 across three strings. the 999th Artilery managed 757 850 788. Gray of Old Dorchester led with 529 total and 211 in singles.
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Dorchester Club
Gray
Old Dorchester
Ruff Ee Eee
Rover Seer
Boston Dogs Create Exclusive Club for Tulip-Eared Bullies
At Madison Square Garden a new society forms to judge the tulip-eared French bulldog from Dr. George N. Phelps of Boston. The club will be an exclusive group for ladies and gentlemen with a standard favoring dogs weighing sixteen to twenty five pounds. Founders include J L Kennochen, James L Little, and Dr Phelps. April is set for the club’s meeting and possible leadership by W W Watrous.
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Madison Square Garden
New York
George N. Phelps
Boston
France
Frederick G. Davis
G. N. Phelps
James L. Little
Brookline
J. L. Kennochen
J. Rutherford Buchan
Phelps
W. W. Watrous
National League and Association open spring meeting in harmony
Boston manager Soden presided as the spring session opened with committees on umpires and ticker contracts. The telegraph report urged banning home city inning results from subscribers, and McGunnigle seeks 2700 for 1896 plus 2200 for 1897, with arbitration chosen to settle.
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Baltimore
Mad
National League
American Association of Baseball Clubs
Soden
Boston
Rules Committee
Board of Arbitration
Messrs. Soden
Byrne
Brooklyn
Brush
Cincinnati
Young
McGunnigle
Louisville
W. H. McGunnigle
Louisvilles
Dr. Stucky
F. A. Abell
Mewzunnigle
Central Club wins bowling match in Dorchester
The Dorchester Central Club defeated the Philadelphians of Waltham in a Mass Amateur League bowling match at Shawmut. The Central team led by a strong first string, while Turner and Saunders of the Philedians posted top totals in separate strings and single frame respectively.
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Dorchester
Shawmut
Philedians of Waltham
Philedians
Turner
The
Saunders
Dorchester Central
Bowler
Merriam Ete Eee
Saunders Eeeeetee Eeoees
Esee
Bacon Eeree Eeerree
Sampson
Eon Eeeaeee
Train Derails Near Buckland Injuring Several Passengers
East bound Fitchburg line cars jumped the track one mile east of Buckland station. Miss Robie suffered serious scalp wounds but skull intact and will recover. Mrs. Slater, Martin Lange, and others were bruised or lightly hurt. Bolt failure on a fish plate caused the derailment. both tracks cleared later in the day.
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Shelburne Falls
Fitchburg Road
Buckland Station
Miss Robie
Mary E. Slater
Laconia
N. Y
Martin Lange
Hoosick Falls
P. H. Hamer
North Adams
A. S. Ross
Milford Street
Boston
F. H. Whitney
Ashby
Mass
Burglar Hanson in Court at Plymouth Trial
In Plymouth the Superior Court hears the case of Christian Hanson charged with breaking into a dwelling and attempting to murder David S. Jenkins of Scituate. The alleged crime occurred Nov. 19, 1896, with shots fired and a theft of 125 dollars plus a 300 dollar check. Witnesses identified Hanson by face and voice. insanity was pled, but doctors testified he was sane. The trial was not finished.
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Plymouth
Christian Hanson
Davids. Jenkins
Scituate
Jenkins
Elizabeth Jenkins
Mr. Jenkins
M. A. Jenkins
Surprised Robes Host Pleasant Somerville Social
A Wednesday evening gathering at Mr. and Mrs. William Robes 86 R Cross street Somerville honored Mrs. Robes with a 130 piece dinner set and Mr Robes with a pipe and tobacco. The event led by Mrs. George G Hall and Mrs. J F Warren blended a basket party with a post social program and games. Present were the Halls the Smiths the Doble family the Meaneys Mrs Warren Mrs Johnson Mrs Scott Mrs Sherman Mrs Hallett Miss May Smith Miss Eva Shaw Miss Ida Fergus on Captain Smith entertained with sea stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Robes
R. Cross Street
Somerville
G. G. Hall
PD. H. Smith
Smith
D. H. Smith
Doble
Meaney
Warren
Johnson
Scott
Sherman
Hallett
May Smith
Eva Shaw
Ida Ferguson
Edward F. Hallett
White men assaulted after racial slur dispute in Kirkland Street lodging
Joseph McClease and his brother George, both white, lodged at 44 Kirkland Street. After a heated exchange with Frederick Coleman, a colored man, the brothers were "badly used up" and police found all parties bleeding on Harrison Avenue. Coleman was booked for assault with a sharp instrument, but he claimed self defense with a can.
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Joseph McClease
George
Kirkland Street
Frederick Coleman
McClease
Linton
Harrison Avenue
Lagrange Street
Williams
Coleman
Cleveland
Thames course indorsed by college oarsmen tour
Mr. Blanchard of the Pequot House in New London tours colleges to secure endorsement of the Thames course by New London college oarsmen. Cambridge Athletic and Glee Club ball tonight at Porter's Hall North Cambridge. Millstream Boat Club dance tonight at Pythian Rink Chelsea. Newburyport loses to Everett Y M C A. Everett seeks games. Bigelow Worcester High holds 100 yards record. Barry to exhibit simultaneous chess at Boston Chess Club. Newton Winter Tennis Club opens winter tournament Monday. only winter indoor club in U S.
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Blanchard
Pequot House
New London
Thames
New London Board of Trade
Cambridge Athletic and Glee Club
Porter's Hall
North Cambridge
Millstream Boat Club
Chelsea
Pythian
Newburyport
Newton Winter Tennis Club
Newton
United States
Maine College Association Banquet in Parker House
The Maine State College Association of Boston and vicinity held its annual banquet at the Parker House with about 100 attendees. Dr. Harris presided with Prof G H Hamlin and Captain G H Sawyer of the football team present. Hon L G Southard acted as toastmaster and the past year's officers were re-elected.
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Maine State College Association of
Boston and Vicinity
Parker House
Harris
G. H. Hamlin
G. H. Sawyer
L. G. Southard
Lee's resignation denied by Havana consul general
U S Consul General Lee has not received his passports nor resigned. He hinted at resignation if the U S government did not back his stance in Ruiz and Scott cases. La Lucha questions the move with McKinley’s approach. Gomez report praised by Madrid paper, while Scovel remains imprisoned. Mrs Rodriguez to return to the United States. Alvare z and three others from a filibustering voyage sentenced to life confinement in Santiago de Cuba.
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Havana
United States
Lee
Ruiz
Scott
la Lucha
McKinley
el Liberal
Madrid
Gomez
Sylvester Scovel
Marquis de Ahumada
Weyler
Rodriguez
Puerto Principe
Fernando Alvarez
Santiago de Cuba
New Great South American Kidney Cure Claims Quick Relief
Relief in six hours from kidney and bladder diseases with a remedy sold by George C. Goodwin & Co. in Boston. The advertisement promises prompt relief of bladder pain, back pain, and urinary passage discomfort for both men and women, including relief from water retention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Goodwin & CO
Hanover Street
Boston
Dorchester Bowler Injured After Fall at Club Alleys
Joseph S. Carew, 41, of 13 Thornley Street Dorchester, slipped and fell at a Dorchester bowling club, breaking a knee cap. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital for treatment.
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Joseph
Carew
Thornley Street
Dorchester
Massachusetts General Hospital
E A Corbett to Speak at People's Temple All March Evenings
E A Corbett of the Post will give practical chalk talks every Monday night in March at the People's Temple. Topics include The Descent of Man First Impressions Old Maids and Why They Don't Marry Bachelors and Their Follies and The New Woman. The sessions will mix pointed remarks with humorous characters.
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Bow
Robert
Corbett and Fitzsimmons
John L. Sullivan
Loie Fuller
Carson
Empire
Virginia
E. A. Corbett
The
Post
People’s Temple
Mr. Corbett
President Genry Seeks Electric Lights for East Boston Ferries
At a Common Council session, President Conry urged estimates from three electrical engineers on the cost of equipping one East Boston ferryboat with incandescent lights. The council noted the cost difference since ten years ago and passed the order for a conservative estimate.
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Common Council
Conry
John O'Callaghan
Ward 8
Boston
Public Buildings Department
Hancock
Edison Electric Light Company
Electrical Division of
Board of Aldermen
McCarthy
Connolly
Kinny
Kinny of Ward 10
W. J. Donovan
Kinney
Ward 10
Mahoney
Horgan
Committee On Building Department
Marcella Street
Mary Chapman
William H. Chapman
Dean
M. First
Committee On
Board of Election Commissioners
O’callaghan
Board of Park Commissioners
Bunker Hill Monument
Bunker Hill Monument Association
Reakes Wins Two Falls to Take World 140-Pound Title
In Lawrence on February 25 Robert Reakes defeated Harvey Parker in Rochester, N. Y., winning the first fall in 41 minutes by a strangulation hold and the second by a half back throw in 15 minutes 21 seconds. Reakes becomes the world 140-pound catch-as-catch-can champion, with a $200 purse and gate receipts. Referee was John E. Sheehan of the Police News, Boston.
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Lawrence
Robert Reakes
Harvey Parker
Rochester
N. Y
Reakes
John E. Sheehan
The
Police News
Boston
Mayor Quincy Joins the L A W at Cycle Show
Mayor Quincy visited the Massachusetts division L A W headquarters and applied for membership. An avid cyclist he is frequently seen riding in the parks. The division reported about 10 300 members after a quick surge past 10 000.
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Quincy
Massachusetts Division
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