Corbett Ready Ten Fight Jeffries for World Title
James J. Corbett announced in Buffalo that he would accept the Hays Halley Athletic Club of San Francisco offer to fight Jim Jeffries for the world championship. The club pledged a $20,000 purse for a 20 round bout, with both sides seen as likely to agree.
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Jim Jeffries
James J. Corbett
Corbett
Jeffries
Hays-Halley Athletic Club
Magnates at Odds Over Peace Meeting in Cincinnati
National league peace chairman Herrman said no meeting is planned this week until President Ban Johnson of the American league calls one. Johnson responded that a meeting may occur later in the week and that the decision rests with the National league whether a conference takes place.
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Cincinnati
Herrman
Peace Commission
National League
Ban Johnson
American League
Johnson
Chicago
Garry Herrman
Cincinnati Club
Dorchester Driving Club Names Officers for New Season
The Dorchester Gentlemen's Driving Club elected Fred J. Brand as president and George B. Greenwood as secretary for the ensuing year. It is considering an elaborate schedule for the upcoming season.
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Dorchester Gentlemen’s Driving Club
Fred J. Brand
George B. Greenwood
Purdy
The
Dorchester
Dorchester Gentlemen's Driving Club
Chelsea Rockets Defeat Clinton 8 to 4 in Fast Match
In a hard, fast game Chelsea defeated Clinton 8 to 4. Devlin stood in for Miller who was sick, and Curtis replaced Craig with a strong reception. Wodtke and Doherty starred for Chelsea while Mercer and Campbell led Clinton. Goal tenders were active and accurate throughout.
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Devlin
Miller
Curtis
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Wodtke
Doherty
Mercer
Campbell
Mercer Wodtke
Campbell H Devlin
Farrell Doherty
Acer
Clinchman
Heffernan
Riley
Melrose High Beats Medford In Open Suburban League Tilt
Melrose High School tops Medford High 59 to 2 in a Suburban league opener. Star players Ben Vaughn with 11 floor goals and Harry Vaughn with 10 led Melrose, while Medford managed only a single late score.
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Melrose High School
Medford High School
Medford
Ben
Harry Vaughn
Shamrock II to Be Launched Soon in New York Harbor
In New York on January 6, Shamrock II, the 1991 cup challenger, is expected to be launched after being hauled out at John Robbins Company yard in Erie Basin Brooklyn. Fire destroyed sails and running rigging, with much of the gear moved to the opposite side. the sole understood asset saved was its light spars, possibly duplicates for the new boat and perhaps to equip the old craft if returned in time.
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New York
John Robbins Company
Erie Basin
Brooklyn
Michael and Nelson for Paced Circuit
Michael and Nelson will ride the paced circuit with Michael signaling willingness to join as a regular rider. Nelson, recently turned 18, trains by long skating distanc es and plans for a season in France before returning by summer. The circuit is set to run from June to mid September with weekly meets at Charles River Park and Rever.
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A. G. Batchelder
N. C. A. Board of Control
Joe Nelson
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France
Charles River Park
Advance Trials for Auto Cup Teams
New York January 6 meeting of the race committee of the Automobile Club of America set April 11 as the deadline for all cars going abroad to be in New York at the committee's disposal. Bennett cup team entries close February 1, signaling trials for candidates seeking a place in the three man team.
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New York
Automobile Club of America
New York City
Increased prizes for New York dog show at Madison Square Garden
The Westminster Kennel Club beach show at Madison Square Garden February 11 to 14 issued premium lists detailing 390 classes. The feature of outright cups for best in 16 breeds returns, with the list increased to 2 percent. A silver cup will be awarded for the best in each winner's class.
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Westminster Kennel Club
Madison Square Garden
Chelsea Young Men's Hebrew Association Elects Leaders
The Chelsea Young Men's Hebrew Educational Association held its second annual election at the new synagogue quarters last Sunday. Officers elected include Max Cohen as president Abram Johnson as vice president Simon Theise as treasurer Abram Smolensky as secretary and a board of directors comprising Louis Finkelstein Frank Strauss Max Cohen Abram Jahnson Simon Theise Abram Smolensky and Jacob Finkelstein.
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Chelsea
Reynolds Impresses Boston Club In Checker Series
Syracuse checker expert H B Reynolds faced Boston club champions Hefner Grover and veteran Bugbee in a long session at the American House. He split results, losing to the strongest but finishing with a strong total score and favorable impression.
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Grover
Philip Miller
G. D. Bugbee
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Charlestown Wins Three Straight in Gilt Edge League
Charlestown swept the 999th quintet last evening on the Charlestown alleys to take first place. The 909th rollers posted a 2326 team total, while Charlestown rolled 2639. Gordon led Charlestown with 543 in three strings and Flymm topped the by-string with 198.
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Gordon
Flymm
Mercantile League Results at Chauncy Alleys
Clapp and Tilton won three games from Samuel Ward while Brown Durrell dropped two to Farley Harvey in last evening's Mercantile league matches at Chauncy alleys.
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Maugus Beats Riverdale in Brookline Bowling Match
Maugus visited Riverdale at the Brookline Casino and carved out strong margins in Newton Bowling last night. Travis led all scorers with 212 and 220 for a 699 total.
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Wason & Co Triumph in Trade League at Huballeys
Wason & Co. won three games against Mercantile in the Huballeys trade league match last evening. Malone led with a high total of 296.
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The Dumps Pantaloons Bring Comic Relief
Jimmy Dumps suffered a tear in his pants until the Globe offered relief. Now Jimmy stomps proudly again, while the Pantaloons promise not to tear and claim sewing won’t fail unless subjected to extraordinary pull.
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Conditions for America's Cup match finalized for August races
New York January 6 signatories completed the challenge for the America's Cup. The Royal Ulster Yacht Club received the terms from the New York Yacht Club and all arrangements for the international races in August are now completed.
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Parker Defeats Amidon 200 to 181 In Amateur Billiards
In the Hub billiard palace last night Parker beat Amidon 200 to 181 in the amateur tournament. Parker had the high run of 24 with an average of 313 points while Amidon’s best run was 19. Tonight Clarkson meets Elbridge.
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Amidon
Henry Clarkson
Fred Elbridge
Worcester Defeats Lawrence 8 to 6 in Tight Contest
Lawrence, Jan 6, rebuilt lineup, stayed with Worcester as Daly led the visitors’ offense. Worcester’s defense stood out, and the home team held on for an 8 to 6 victory in a hard fought game.
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Boxing bout killer death of athlete Joseph Reilly
Joseph Reilly a Brooklyn athlete died today after saying he was hurt in a boxing match last night. The incident occurred in New York with reports confirming his death in the boxing arena.
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New York
Joseph Reilly
Brooklyn
Maine Sportsmen Back Tax on Non-Resident Hunters
In Augusta Maine on January 6 the Maine Sportsman's Fish and Game Association endorsed a plan to enact a tax on non-residents who seek big game hunting in the state. The vote supported the tax idea despite opposition from former fish and game commissioner Charles E Oak.
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Maine Sportsman’s Fish and Game Association
Charles E. Oak
Fish and Game
Boston boxing club trust fuels critics and matches
A Boston sports writer warns of a boxing club trust shaping fights and press views. He cites two to four club owners steering boxers, arranging draws, and profiting from both boxers and venues, risking patrons and merit.
Poultry Show Features Largest Boston Exhibition
The waterfowl exhibition at Mechanics' Building for the Boston Poultry Show next week aims to be the largest and most complete yet. William Cook & Son of St Mary, Iray, Kent, Eng have entered a full list of orpingtons including buff black white diamond jubilee and spangle. Thomas W. Lawson's Dreamwold Farm displays rare cochins bantams ducks and geese. The pigeon and cat entry is claimed to be the world’s largest for any one association. The eighth annual Boston Poultry Show opens Tuesday January 18 and runs five days.
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Kent
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Dreamwold
Yale Crews Called for Practice as Winter Term Opens
New Haven Jan 6 The Yale rowing squads begin practice tomorrow with the freshman crew to be formed and the varsity to assemble Saturday. Captain Waterman is due back tonight from Detroit. Reeve Schley 03 of New York named head coach of the freshman crew and a Yale varsity head coach is expected to be announced this week. Veterans in the varsity boat include Waterman Daly Coffin Judson Cross and Bogue with Hewitt Adams in the varsity four. Tom Johnson, a former varsity eight man, may try for the regular boat again this season.
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Keeler Out With Collis Shoulder Fracture
Billy Keeler star outfielder will miss months after an X-ray at a Brooklyn hospital shows a Collis fracture of his left shoulder. The injury occurred during a fall on ice in the West. Keeler had signed to play for the New York American League club earning $10,000 yearly and would be absolved from fines and suspensions.
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Billy Keeler
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Keeler
West
Worcester polo player fined in Clinton assault case
In District Court Dan Daly of the Worcester polo team was found guilty of assault on Austin Garvey after a Christmas day polo match with Clinton. Daly was fined 10 dollars, appealed, and secured 200 dollars securities for Superior Court. He admits striking Garvey but says the act was provoked.
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Dan Daly
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