Bowlers See Little Change in Amateur League Standings
In the Amateur League of Boston and Vicinity last week, B A A strengthened its lead with three wins over Newton, extending a five game margin. Calumet of Winchester and Charlestown rose into second and third through three victories each, while Old Dorchester kept fourth as Arlington Newtowne Old Belfry trailed. Parker and Ingraham starred for Charlestown, with Ingraham vaulting to second in individual averages and Legate leading the list.
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Winchester
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Third Harbor
Dorchester
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Old Belfry
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Parker
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Ingraham
Legate
Caldwell
Pray
Ace TB
Calume
Belfry
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Smith
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Hill
Hotel & Railroad News Co
Carter
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Ceves
Lo Journal
Wardwell
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Linder
New England
Xews Co
Himeon, Hotel & Railroad News Co
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Herald
Rockwell Hotel & Railroad ‘News
Skinner
Ibcoek Hotel & Railroad News Co
Wellington
Vahey Globe
Scully Newton
Lee Besarick
Taylor
New England ‘News Co
Brown, Hotel & Railroad News Co
Stevens
Donahue, Journal
Parks
New England News Co
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Cardon
Casey, Herald
O'Connell, Post
Gilmore
Rowlard
Perkins
Teddy, Journal
Lake, Newtowne
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Nugent
New England News ‘Co
Kenney
Connor
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O'Connell Globe
Rankin
Robbins Journal Eee
Mae
Kid McCoy Sets Terms For Sharkey Sharkey Title Bout
In a letter to the editor McCoy outlines his plan to defeat Sharkey and reach Fitzsimmons, defending the Marquis of Queensberry rules with no clinching hits. He dismisses anonymous insinuations, praises referee Tim Hurst, and asserts confidence in his science and skill over a heavier foe. The Asbury Park note stresses fair play and a scientific contest.
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Jim Jeffries
Joe Choynski
Joe Goddard
Billy Madden
Rublin
Ruhiin
Akron
Corbett
Tom Sharkey
Sharkey
Peter Maher
Trishman
Peter
Sharkey-Corbett
Sailor
Fitzsimmons
Tom O'Rourke
Tim Hurst
O’rourke
O'Rourke
Hurst
Tom
Bob Fitzsimmons
Doc Payne
Don Reley
Goddard
Kid M’coy
Asbury Park, N. J
Jan
Burgo's Easy Win in One Round at Yonkers Show
Waverly A C boxing bill drew about 200 as two bouts opened with Pinkey Evans and Kid Truman fighting to a draw after eight rounds. The main event pitted Walter Burgo of Boston against Louis Demonge of Long Island. Demonge lasted one round before a crushing right hand fractured his jaw and forced his retirement.
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Pinkey” Evans
Yonkers
Kid Truman
Brooklyn
Geagan
Walter Burgo
Boston
Louis Demonge
Long Island
Kid Murphy
Cincinnati
Burgo
Demonge
Take One After Eating Compound Tablets
Dr. L Burkhart warns against taking vegetable compound tablets after meals. The advisory notes potential stomach upset and advises users to consult a physician if adverse effects occur. The item appears in a dated medical column warning readers about the product.
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Chelsea and rivals lead varied club standings in league play
Chelsea holds a solid position in the intercycle pool tourney with Huntington and Charlestown close behind. Suffolk leads whist while Tigers trail. Waltham Cycle Club narrowly edges Charlestown in bottle pin bowling as Huntingtons sit ahead of Middlesex in candle pin. Mercantile League shows American Watch Company facing stronger foes with H Traiser recruits and Brown Durrell Company lurking for a burnishing finish. Pr Bull's Cough Syrup remains cited as an effective cough remedy priced at 25e.
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Suffolk
Tigers
Waltham Cycle Club
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American Watch Company
Mercantile League
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Brown Durrell Company
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Sudbury
Murray & Irwin
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Hyde
Brackett
O'Bryan
McCarthy
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New England News
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Dorchester W Settee
Ho-Pin candlepin series heats up in Newspaper League
The Newspaper League hosts a candlepin series featuring the Ho team. Local viewers anticipate tight matches as Ho faces rival clubs, with players showcasing precision throws and strategic play. Details on dates and venues are pending further reporting.
Defender work speeds up as Oliver Iselin visits Herreshoff yard
Bristol Jan 8 The visit of Oliver Iselin to the Herreshoff yard accelerates defense of the cup. Patterns for keel plate stem stern post rudder ribbing and other parts have been sent to foundries in New England and the Middle States. Bronze likely for the backbone and keel plate patterns sent to a Connecticut foundry. Sail material reportedly arrived by night to avoid reporters.
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R. 1
Oliver Iselin
Herreshofft Yard
New England
Middle States
Connecticut
Herresoffs
Wilcox
Cerebus
Colonia
Navahoe
Defender
Y M G A Dual Meet Struggles Tonight Boston Cambridge
Boston and Cambridge Y M C A branches duel at Boylston and Berkeley gym in a preparatory meet for state championships. Events include sprints up to 20 yards floor dash, standing and running high jump, shot put, rope climb, high kick, potato race. Strong local interest expected among members.
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Boston
Cambridge
Boston Y. M. C.C. A
Boylston and
Berkeley Streets
Meyler
Boston Y. M. C. A
Handler Knocks Out Fisher in Six Rounds at Greenwood A C
In Brooklyn at the Greenwood A C last night Jimmy Handler defeated Harry Fisher in six rounds after a scheduled twenty. Preliminaries saw Long Ike defeat Kid Fisher in four rounds and Dan Duane dispose of Kid Taylor in four.
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N. Y
Greenwood A. C
Jimmy Handler
Harry Fisher
Long Ike
Kid Fisher
Dan Duane
Kid Taylor
Walsh Wins Decision Over Janey in 20-Round Brooklyn Bout
Andy Walsh earned the decision over Jim Janey of Baltimore in a twenty-round contest at the Greenwood A. C. last night. A twelve-round prelim saw Tim Callahan of Philadelphia defeat George Munroe.
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Andy Walsh
Jim Janey
Baltimore
Greenwood A. C
Tim Callahan
Philadelphia
George Munroe
Bostonian Favorite in Slim Odds for Sullivan Gardiner Bout
The Bostonian is favored at 5 to 4 in the twenty five round fight tonight with Oscar Gardner. Bets on Sullivan and Gardner run strong with notable supporters like Jimmy Colville backing Sullivan. Gardner known as a hard hitter and ring general faces Sullivan who has met top fighters and holds two reverses to Pedlar Palmer and George Dixon. Records show Gardner’s long list of victories. Sullivan’s career begun early in Boston with a mix of notable foes and near world contention.
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Oscar Gardner
Gardner
Sullivan
Jimmy Colville
Dave
Indhes
Palmer
George Dixon
Billy Rotchford
Buffalo
Billy O’donnell
Hot Springs
Sammy Kelly
Records of the Men Oscar Gardner and connections
A historical boxing ledger lists Oscar Gardner known as Omaha Kid with wins and losses against fighters in Kansas City and Minneapolis. Entries cover Aug 7 through 1898 noting opponents such as Tom Lee Tom Cavanaugh Jim Marshall Jim Porter Sally Smith Ed Schultenberg Dominick Barnes Van Heest Jack O Keefe Young Jack Dempsey Solly Smith and others with dates and locations across Omaha Minneapolis St Paul Cincinnati and New York in a lengthy career record.
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Tom Lee
Tom Cavanaugh
Kansas City
Mo Thompson
Sigecree
Tom Kearney
Jim Marshall
John Cordon
Omaha
Charley Heenan
Omahhi
Jim Porter
Northwest
Minneapolis
Sally Smith
St. Paul
Ed Schultenberg
Dominick Barnes
John van Heest
Tom Dixon
Jack O'Keefe
Young Jack Dempsey
Jack Collins
St. Joseph
Oss
Solly Smith
Buffalo
Bicycle notes and plans for riders to San Francisco
W F Stefford completes his eighth consecutive century and aims for a year of daily centuries, noting Lowell roads are good and a twice ride helps. Frothingham and Woods form Frothingham & Woods as commission merchants and agents, while Gideon denies praising Pittman for Mott’s shoes. Riders Miller Waller Pierce Lawson Gimm Aaronson head to San Francisco for a six day race starting February, with Jim Kennedy promoting and Kennedy promising transport. Miller cycles after four six day races then sails to Europe for two more races. Trainer John West backs careful training to prevent breakdown. Chicago cycle show opens with 113 exhibitors. Pope Manufacturing showcases Columbia bicycles and carriages.
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Lowell
Albert G. Frothingham
Massachusetts L. A. W
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Boston
Frothingham & Woods
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George D. Gideon
I. A W. Racing Board
W. R. Pittman
New York
Mott's Shoes
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Pittman
San Francisco
Miller
Waller
Pierce
John Lawson
Gimm
Albert
Nawn
Aaronson
Jim Kennedy
Jim
Bac
Europe
John West
Unusua
Chicago
Pope Manufacturing Company
Columbia
Pros Hope Madison Square Garden Pro Swim Meet
Gus Sundstrom of the New York Athletic Club seeks a professional swimming tournament at Madison Square Garden during the Sportsmen's Exhibition next March. He proposes a $25 sweepstakes with $250 added by management, naming rivals Alex Meffert John Robinson Charles Skessler James McCluster among entrants. Sundstrom believes at least two dozen pros would compete for the prize.
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New York Athletic Club
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Madison Square Garden
America
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Knickerbocker Athletic Club
John Robinson
Chicago
Charles Skessler
Philadelphia
James McCluster
McCluster
Joe Nutall
London
Sundstrom
Islip Denies British Sailor to Defend Americas Cup
In Islip, Illinois on January 8, officials behind the new defender dismissed British claims that an English sailor would helm the America’s Cup yacht. Captain H. C. Haff, named as sailing master candidate, remains noncommittal and declines comment on the situation.
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