Fitzsimmons to sue for $100000 damages
New York report says Bob Fitzsimmons will file a suit against Major Charles J H Miller for 100000 dollars over the alleged alienation of the affections of Mrs Fitzsimmons stage name Julia May Gifford. Seon Friedman his manager has engaged Colonel Frank S Fitzsimmons of Scranton to oversee interests.
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New York
New York Morning Telegraph
Bob Fitzsimmons
Charles J. H. Miller
Fitzsimmons
Julia May Gifford
Seon Friedman
Bob
Frank S. Fitzsimmons
Scranton
Tom Sharkey
Fitz
Sharkey
Footlight
Julia
Jim Corbett
Kid McCoy
Collins Mum On Deal To Get Rube Waddell
With owner John I. Taylor away and Jimmy Collins in Buffalo, Hugh McBreen said I don’t know making it impossible to learn the fate of Rube Waddell for Boston next summer. Taylor’s business kept him out since Saturday night and Collins did not answer the telegram about the deal.
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John I. Taylor
Jimmy Collins
Buffalo
Hugh McBreen
Rube Waddell
Boston
Taylor
Collins
Nelson and McGovern O Brien to Meet Boston Rivalry March 16
After six weeks of talks Terry McGovern and Battling Nelson near a deal for a six round Philadelphia bout on March 16. Promoter Bob Deady guarantees 6000 seated, posts $2000 forfeits, and splits gate 45 percent to Nelson and 30 percent to McGovern with 1383 pounds weigh-in. Seating ranges from $2 to $10. Officials include Billy Rocap as referee. Nelson demands $5000 for fight pictures and Britt challenges the winner once signed.
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Terry McGovern
Battling Nelson
Philadelphia
Bob Deady
McGovern
Nelson
Terry
Billy Rocap
Deady
New York
Joe Humphreys
Billy Nolan
Jimmy Britt
Nolan
Britt
Left-Handed Players in Baseball Spark Debate
A feature on left handed athletes argues they are erratic and prone to temper while noting many stars bat and throw left handed. It discusses heart health claims, manager scrutiny in big cities versus smaller towns, and cites figures like Waddell Burkett Donlan Tenney Dougherty. It also covers boxing figures O'Brien and Fitzsimmons, and muskrat as a dinner topic.
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Rube Waddell
Jesse Burkett
Mike Donlan
Fred Tenney
Pat Dougherty
Postcard New Year Greeting From Jack OBrien
Jack O’Brien asks the Post to tell his Boston friends he wishes them a happy New Year.
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Post
Boston
Jack O'Brien
Palma Tablets advertise success and vitality aid
Success comes only to the strong and energetic, with Palma Tablets claimed to build nerve, brain power, and energy while aiding kidneys and sleep. Priced 50 cents per box, twelve boxes for five dollars with guarantee. Available at Klein's Gardner stores and Knight's, Sawyer, Eaton locations in Tremont, Harrison, Boylston, Washington, Court, and Hanover streets.
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Tremont
Boylston Sts
Gardner
Tremont St
Harrison Ave
Washington St
C. BF. Eaton
Iriend St
Knight’s. Court
Hanover Sts
Sawyer
Tremont and
Hollis Sts
Boston Nationals May Change Hands
Frederic P. O Connell reports Boston Nationals ownership may shift to local investors in a stock company. Soden and Conant may sell for 70000 cash with mortgage to 270000 total. Prominent fans Appleton Billings Duffy Regan and Tenney tied to the deal. outcome depends on local backing and team quality.
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Soden and Conant
Frank Dunn
George Appleton
New Stock Company
George B. Billings
J. B. Billings
Hugh Duffy
Duffy
M. J. Regan
Regan
West
Messrs. Soden
Conant
South End
Fred Tenney
Conant, Appleton
Old Battlefield
Deshler Wins Rough Chelsea Bouts on Foul End
Cambridge’s Dave Deshler was declared winner over Kid Goodman after a fifth round foul at Pythian Rink Chelsea in a brutal 15 round contest that featured frequent low blows and rough infighting. Referee Maffit Flaherty stopped the bout a minute into the fifth as Deshler could not continue. Preliminary bouts saw Mike Grady defeat Young Duffy, and Jerry Gaines stop Tom Golden in the semifinal after a heavy back and forth.
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Dave Deshler
Cambridge
Kid Goodman
Pythian Rink
Chelsea
Boston
Goodman
Deshler
Maffit Flaherty
Mike Grady
Duffy
Jerry Gaines
Tom Golden
Gaines
Golden
Read the late report of cures in Boston figures
A promotional list claims Dr. Liverpool has cured thousands across numerous diseases in thirty years in Boston. It cites exact totals for rheumatism neuralgia paralysis dyspepsia bronchitis cancer constipation deafness asthma kidney disease scrofula and other conditions with hundreds to thousands of cases noted as cured. Office hours are listed and treatment is advertised as free to begin.
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Boston
Bright
Liverpool
Diamond Star in the Council
Seventy five councilmen were sworn in at City Hall by Mayor FitzGerald. John J. McDermott of Ward 5 attracted attention as the only ball player in the council. A crack semi professional, he played second base for Boston College in 1909 and later for Pawtucket, Stoneham, and New England independent teams. He stands 5 feet 8 inches and 155 pounds.
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City Hall
Fitzgerald
John J. McDermott
Ward 5
John J. Mecdermott
MecDermott
New England
McDermott
Charlestown
Blood Poisoning Kills Old-Time Ball Player
Kansas City paper reports the death of Frank Bonner at 41 from blood poisoning caused by quinsy. A 20-year professional baseball veteran, he died in a local hospital with his brother in Worcester, Massachusetts listed as the nearest relative.
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Kansas City
Frank Bonner
Worcester
Mass
Institute Five to Play Strong Teams in Roxbury
The Institute basketball five of Roxbury seeks games against top squads with Athletics and St. John’s of Roxbury among options. Address for contact Lewin Stritt at 1158 Tremont Street Roxbury.
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Institute
Roxbury
St. John's of
Lewin Stritt
Tremont Street
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