This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1907
Page
10
A long list of New Year resolutions from athletes, managers, and sports figures. Many commit to better behavior, training, or performance, aiming to start the year strong and advance their careers across boxing, baseball, rowing, and racing.
In Tonopah Nevada on December 31 1906 Chicago Cubs manager Frank Chance sent a bundle of their own money to a local commissioner to wager on Kid Herman to beat the black boxer Joe Gans on New Year’s Day. The Cubs back Herman at about 3 to 1 and expect to lose the money if Gans wins.
Baltimore, December 31 A Christmas present in the form of a six thousand dollar check from Joe Gans to his mother surprised Mrs Gans today. A telegram of thanks followed with a note about stepping in boxing and gravy after victory.
Manager Fred Tenney of the Boston Nationals will distribute blank contracts to all players and have them sign soon. He expects smooth compliance since many players have already been consulted on salaries and have agreed.
Prokos the Terrible Greek meets Paul Du Fault in a Columbia wrestling bout. Du Fault, a gym instructor with New England grit, is known for tricky, shifty holds. A large crowd of Greek and local admirers is expected to attend.
Kid Herman declares he will defeat Champion Gans in a lengthy title fight, aiming to prove the method to beat Gans by wearing him down over many rounds. He expects a fight possibly as long as 30 rounds and will not rush for a knockout until Gans is tired.
Senator Flynn retells a tale of an Altoona man whose 40 horsepower limousine vanished and reappeared after bankruptcy, provoking creditors. The piece also notes Harry Bay in Boston, Mike Donlin and Hal Chase baseball notes, and various athletic and boxing updates across New York and Louisville.
Anticipation runs high for Madison Square Garden event January 2 to 19 with major makers planning fresh models and innovations. Expected displays include carburetor upgrades, an electric gasoline hybrid, a three cylinder two cycle engine, and a waterless air cooled fire engine among other advanced designs.
Harry Bay of the Cleveland team vows the club will win the American league flag next season. He arrives for a week at the Grand Opera House in The Volunteer Organist performing cornet solos between acts. Bay’s knee is healed and he expects to play faster.
Tonight in Lyceum Hall East Boston the Fast Boston A A faces the Beverly quintet in a highly anticipated basketball game Beverly seeks a perfect record in championship play and has not yet tasted defeat
Joe Gans predicts a decisive win in a scheduled boxing match against Merman within fifteen rounds. He cautions the fight will be tough but shorter than a drawn out bout, noting Merman will fight hard while Gans expects to apply pressure and finish.
Joe Gans of Baltimore and Herman Langfield of Chicago prepare for a world lightweight title clash in Tonopah Nevada under Queensberry rules. A $20,000 purse, 60-40 split, 5 o'clock start, and betting odds of 5 to 2 favor Gans mark a tense lead up amid heavy snow and weak advance sales.
San Francisco December 31 Jimmy Coffroth new manager for Jimmy Britt the lightweight has challenged the Tonopah bout winner in the Gans Herman match tomorrow Coffroth says Britt is the logical next foe after one loss to a man he already defeated and cites Nelson’s 42 round duel with Grans as supporting evidence
Henry Porter once starred as a crack pitcher for the Brooklyn team in the American Association and died this morning at his home 615 North Montello Street Brockton aged 49. He leaves a wife and one son Albert.
Hurley manager of Parker A C invites teams in the 105 to 110 pound class for games. Address 16 Oakland avenue Everett.
President Dovey and Manager Tenney of the Nationals aim to add a top NL catcher. Dovey announced he asked for waivers on catcher Jack O'Neill, believing a stronger player is needed to bolster the catching staff.
Charles J. Holman announced in Pittsburg that he his wife and their son Howard would attend the Thaw trial and be ready to provide information. He said letters bearing on the case are locked in a safe deposit vault and cannot be disclosed except that their contents are highly important.
St Clare Court 106, M C C F, at 17 Worcester Street, elected officers led by Mrs Catharine A Mc Nally as chief ranger and Miss Annie Leahy as vice chief ranger. Other officers include Miss Mary O’Weese treasurer and Mrs Margaret Patterson recording secretary with further posts filled by several Misses Sullivan Crane Murphy and Hickey and Mrs Henberg.
Three jockeys fell in the third race at the Fair Grounds with two badly hurt. Expect to See toppled at the three quarters pole injuring Austin uncon scious. The Scout threw Moore, and Smith broke a collar bone when Harry Gardiner stumbled. Air Mincemeat won by 12 lengths. Rumors claimed night races under electric lights during Mardi Gras.
Last night at Miah Murray's alleys the Newspaper league opened their bowling season. Although the paper men have not yet got their wings in shape, the totals were fairly good.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.