McCoy Sharkey Fight Quiet As Fans Expect Little Interest
Bouts generate scant local buzz as McCoy and Sharkey approach their clash with under 100 from the city likely to attend. McCoy’s fans push belief he will win while critics point to past fiascos involving Corbett and Sharkey. McCoy’s ring mastery and long-range skill are highlighted amid cautious betting and fading excitement.
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Sharkey
Buffalo
New York
McCoy
Legion
Tommy Ryan
Masveth
Iid
Ryan
Sharkey Confident in McCoy Bout Likely Short Fight
Sharkey says he will win inside twelve rounds and plans to weigh 170 pounds for the match with Kid McCoy. O'Rourke, Sharkey’s manager, boosts his fighter’s chances and predicts the bout may not exceed ten rounds.
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New York
Tom Sharkey
Kid McCoy
New York Bookmaker
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the Post
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McCoy
Kid McCoy Sets Weight and Plans Sharkey Bout
Asbury Park notes Kid McCoy reaches 158 pounds and aims to fight Tom Sharkey next Tuesday night. He trains with faster runs and reduced bag work, plans to stop on Saturday and depart for New York Monday morning. R H Benton met Tom O Rourke to settle last details and protest Corbett’s admission, urging club officials to address the issue before Tim Sullivan.
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N. J
Kid McCoy
Tom Sharkey
New York
R. H. Benton
McCoy
Tom O'Rourke
Benton
O'Rourke
Corbett
Lenox Athletic Club
Tim Sullivan
Boxing Gossip Brings Clever Tommy Cooney Back in Ring Talk
Clever Tommy Cooney, the Providence bantamweight, has received an honorable naval discharge and aims to fight the top bantams in the country. He credits Navy service with improving his health and fighter’s grit, and recalls bouts with Billy Rotchford and Pedlar Palmer’s era. Two New England boxers, Jack Burke and Paddy Fenton, plan a February trip to England from New York.
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Providence
Vulcan
Tom
Billy Rotchford
Palmer
London
Tommy
Mike Cooney
Billerica
New York
Jack Burke
Paddy Fenton
Boston
Burke
Indian Doctor Claims Quick Cure Without Tests
An 48 page book excerpt describes an Indian doctor who purports to diagnose disease without asking questions, using tongue inspection or pulse feeling, and states whether a case is curable and how to achieve a cure.
Cancer Cure Advertisement by Dr. Liverpool
A Boston advertisement claims a private cancer hospital cures cancer without knife or pain. It promises every case is warranted with no cure, no pay and directs readers to Dr. Liverpool at 233 Tremont Street.
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Liverpool
Tremont St
Boston
Schurz Warns Imperialism Threatens Democracy At Home
The Hon. Carl Schurz spoke at the University of Chicago on The Issue of Imperialism, warning that annexing the Philippines and other territories risks transforming government into rule by the strong over the weak. He urged neutral guarantees and confederation options to preserve democracy and moral standing.
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Chicago
Carl Schurz
University of Chicago
Spanish Antilles
Philippines
West India Islands
Abraham Lincoln
Boxing chatter and match-ups ahead of upcoming cards
The article lists multiple boxing bouts and challengers in diverse places. Eddy Connally trains on Staten Island for a Jan. 16 New Haven clash with Spike Sullivan while Tom Sharkey backs Connolly to beat Sullivan. Casper Leon faces Harry Forbes in Chicago within two weeks and Reader-Bob Dillon loses to George Cole in Trenton.
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Fenton
Burke
Tommy Ryan
Eddy Connally
New Dorp
Staten Island
Spike Sullivan
New Haven
Cambridge
Bob Dillon
George Cole
Trenton
N. J
Tommy Hogan
Casper Leon
Harry Forbes
Chicago
Kid Broad
Frank Patterson
McCoy- Sharkey
Tom Sharkey
Eddy Connolly
Jim Janey
Andy Walsh
Tim Callahan
George Munroe
Greenwood A.C
Brooklyn
Pelicans
Jimmy Handler
Harry Fisher
Jack Downey
Charley Miner
Prize Fight Fatality Claims New Jersey Duel Duel
George Tyler 21 died in an impromptu prize fight in Jersey City after a sparring dispute with Thomas Foley 23. Foley struck Tyler on the chin in the first round, Tyler collapsed, was rushed to a hospital and pronounced dead with a broken neck.
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New York
George Tyler
Jersey City
Thomas Foley
Foley
Tyler
Indeterminate sentence act ruled unconstitutional in Poston case
Salem report notes the full bench ruling that the act is ex post facto for crimes before passage. Clarence Murphy of Salem, a bank clerk, faces re sentencing for an eight thousand two hundred ten wrongdoing and theft totaling about fifty thousand. H E Bishop of Boston also seeks review after a malpractice conviction, likely to reopen.
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H. E. Bishop
Boston
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Routh Riders Triumph Over Elm City In Fast Polo Clash
In Waterbury the Routh Riders defeated Elm City in a high speed polo match noted for standout individual play. Wiley and Sword starred for Waterbury while Lincoln Whipple and Chatfield shone for Elm City with Chatfield delivering a feature performance.
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Whipple
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New Haven
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Taunton Falls 0 to 8 Against East Weymouth Polo Team
East Weymouth defeats Taunton 8 to 0 in a fast polo match. Fuller starred for Taunton with others like Moran and Magee noted in the box. Referee Moran and attendance listed as 1000 amid a brisk evening game in East Weymouth.
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Beverly Polo Team Opens Chelsea Career in Lincoln Hall
The Beverly polo team transferred to Chelsea and won their first game there last night, defeating Lynn, leader of the Massachusetts Polo League. A lively match from start to finish showed Chelsea can compete. Low attendance due to poor advertising. Steps Bannon 19 Kenney 22. Referee L Jason. Miner T H Eaves.
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Meriden Triumphs Over Providence In Five-One Victory
Meriden opened strong and never relinquished lead as Providence scored their lone goal in the first period on a fluke. Hayes driven shot near Providence cage deflected off Farrell into the net. Warner starred in defense and offense with Lenshes Warner tallying twice, Cunningham adding one, Heffernan and Warrell handling goaltending duties. Attendance listed as TO.
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Brockton Roller Polo Team Disbands Over Lack of Support
The Brockton roller polo team in the Southern Massachusetts League has disbanded due to insufficient support. When started, A. H. Hall was engaged, but the playing surface and seating were too small and no new rink is planned, leading to the decision to abandon the game.
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Midwinter L A W meet boosts Boston crowd and elections
Boston Theatre set to host the Massachusetts division midwinter meet as Aaron Wolfson sells more than half the house. Ballots reportedly favor Boston for the 1899 L A W meet amid club blocks and eager fans. Riders and clubs including Dedham, Huntington, Roxbury, Jamaica, and Roslindales participate in racing plans and socials.
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Boston Theatre
Wolfson
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Fasough
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Dedham Cycle Club
Dedham
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Mott
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George L. McCarthy
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Waltham
Louis Gimm
Hart Stevens
Frederick
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Brookline
Frank Albert
Crozier
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Oscar Julius
Oscar Aaronson
Henry Pilkington
Charles Turville
Philadelphia
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Atlanta
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New Orleans
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St Patrick's Parish Reunion Draws Roxbury Thousands
The second annual St Patrick's parish reunion in Copley Hall drew about 2000 past and present parishioners. An opening concert preceded supper, with dancing until 2 am. Dennis J. Gorman was floor marshal and Rev Father Thomas A. Walsh led the event.
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John A. Mulroy
P. J. McDonough
Queeney
Brennan
Coannolly and Flynn
Rourke
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W. J. Welsh
K. J. Gorman
T. A. Hurley
Jolly Castle Square Theatre Party for Star Council No 24
About 150 members of Star Council No 24 Royal Arcanum and their wives attended a theatre party at Castle Square Theatre. Wives received souvenirs of the occasion and the theatre production Northern Lights.
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Star Council
No. 24
Royal Arcanum
Glendens Sweep Three From Oxfords In Circuit League
Allston beat Boston Athletic in three games at the latter's alleys last night. Uni corn started poorly with 27 misses as Allston captured the opening game by 54 pins and the second game easily. In the final game both teams dipped below 800, yet Allston won by eight pins. Weitz and Harris were the only Allston bowlers to exceed 500 for the three games. Carruth won two of Meyers at the home alleys.
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Oxford Club Edges Glendon in Interclub Clash
In the Massachusetts interclub tournament at Glendon Club last night Oxford defeated Glendon in whist and bowling, split billiards, and won pool with strong showings by Reeder, Johnson, Cushman, and Park. Final scores show Oxford ahead in pool and whist despite some close billiards and bowling results.
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Jeffersons Threaten Team Record In Candle Pin League
Five games bowled on public alleys around Boston with fair scores. Jefferson team, facing McCarthys on their alleys, nearly broke the team game record by totaling 482 in the second game. Jeffersons won three of five and posted a grand total of 1219. At Boylston Alleys Roxbury edged the home team two games to one as the Hub swept three straight from the opponent.
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Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Promises Quick Cold Relief
An ad notes Dr Bull's Cough Syrup stops nose gunning attending a cold with a claim of relief. It highlights a price of 25 cents for Vince, presenting a compact advertised remedy in a period tone.
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Calumets Beat Old Belfry in Gilt Edge League Bowling
Lenington January 4 The Calumets defeated Old Belfry in a league match for supremacy in the Gilt Edge League. Old Belfry failed to win any game, losing two by large margins and the third by eight pins. The score details follow.
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Calumets
Old Belfry
Harvard Denies Resignation and Plans Indoor Meet in Cambridge
Captain Roche refutes rumors Harvard will quit the Intercollegiate Association. Harvard will host a big indoor meet in Hemmenway Gymnasium to maintain track interest from January to outdoor season, inviting Yale, Princeton, Pennsylvania and others. Freshman crew candidates gathered, with training emphasizing chest weights and gym work under Coach O'Dea. Meanwhile the New York Harvard Club aims to raise 25090 dollars for a new boat house, with funds expected soon.
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Boston Athletic Association
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Pennsylvania
Cambridge
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New York
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Reverend Fister resigns from Cambridge Universalist Society
The Rev. H. F. Fister tendered his resignation as pastor of the Second Universalist Society of Cambridge. He has a settlement in Arlington and believes it better to dedicate his efforts to the local charge. His resignation has been accepted.
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Second Universalist Society of Cambridge
Et Ciety
Arlington
Loyal Legion Elects Major Dalton Hero of War Era
About 409 members dined at the American Legion hall. Harrison Hume and Captain J. G. B. Ada presided as Sunshine and Life. Major Henry, adjutant general of the U S W, was elected to membership. Resolutions honored Colonel James Francis and Colonel George M. Barnard, with a brief powwow casting a shadow over Army figures.
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Dalton
Harrison Hume
J. G. B. Ada
Sunshine and Life
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