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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1902
Page
3
Michael leads the cycling event while Fournier dominates automotives, Miss Hecker and Travis shine in golf, and Cruschus with Brigadier secure turf honors in a multi-sport meet.
Reports from New York and Chicago show Jim Jeffries and Bob Fitzsimmons weighing offers to meet the reigning champion in the ring. Delaney and Jeffries both proposed terms, while Fitzsimmons said he would meet to discuss if Sanity and a contract could be arranged.
Joe Bernstein of New York defeated Tommy White of Chicago by decision after 15 rounds at the West End Club in St Louis. White used a steady left jab while Bernstein rallied late each round, with judges favoring Bernstein despite Chicago crowd claims of injustice. Both boxers weighed 126 pounds.
The piece notes offers to arrange a Fitzsimmons versus Jeffries bout, Augusta Maine bans on boxing licenses, Kid Broad’s Ohio church roots and rise in boxing, Dan McLeod seeking a Jenkins match for 10000, a New York divorce case grants Mrs Selby $500 monthly alimony, and local matchups with 110 pound contenders.
In New York on January 1 the third round resumed at the Manhattan Chess Club. Cornell, by a double victory, secured the championship and the Isaac L. Rice cup. Cornell now leads with three games. Penn can only close the gap with two games remaining.
Fitchburg Local Freight beat Southern Division Trainmen in a tight Railroad League contest last night. Trainmen won game one by three, lost game two by four, and tied game three before freighters triumphed in the roll off with the final score. Private details about attendance or sleep are not part of the report.
Arnold Lawson’s two famous Blenheim spaniels at Dreamworld in Scituate command high prices with $200 a pound for the dogs and a $2,500 champion, Darnell Donnington, plus a $4,000 bull bitch. The kennels house over 60 well‑kept dogs, including Duke of St Martin and Thackeray Soda, with a central heating system and separate dog quarters. Three men attend to the animals, and a two‑week‑old fox terrier litter adds interest to the notable collection.
Cincinnati Nationals president John T Brush states there is a binding agreement with Fred Parent and George J Winter to play for 1902, 1903, and 1904 seasons. He says there is no ten day clause and expects both men to honor their contracts with the club.
D Raymond Noyes, Yale freshman from Ft Paul Minnesota, was severely injured while tobogganing in Lenox on New Year’s Day. He turned the toboggan and was thrown 48 feet, became unconscious for three hours, physicians noting no brain concussion but fearing other complications.
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