B A Bowlers Show Life Amid Professional Pressure
The B A Bowlers begin to show life as the season nears mid point with amateurs leading in many leagues. Old Dorchester and B A A share top in Amateur League while Riverdale's Wilson shines individually. Suburban Interclub sees Old Dorchester undefeated, with Dorchester Central and Salem tied for second.
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Old Dorchester
Arlington
Charlestown
Newton
Grover
Durein
Wilson
Riverdale
Dorchester Central
Dorchester
Codman
Jamaica
Salem
Witches
Brockton
Les Miserables
Tower
Simpson
Melrose A. C
Melrose
Knickerbocker A. C
New York
Newtowne
Reading A. C
Reading
Kernwood
Philedians
Boylston
Carruth
Clack
South Boston
Marder
Columbia
Batchelder, Lincoln & Co
Brown, Durrell & Co
Pierce
Wade
McCarthy
Meyers
St. James
Pelow
Patent attorneys offer 1800 dollar invention list
John Wedderburn & Co of Washington DC promote their patent service and a new catalog listing 1000 inventions. The ad emphasizes protecting ideas and invites inquiries for the patent process.
Bowling Games This Week Across Local Leagues
Weekly schedules show matchups in multiple leagues including Massachusetts and Boston Leagues with games from Monday through Friday. Notable pairings include Philedian versus Salem and Arlington versus 999th Artillery with several interclub and mercantile fixtures listed.
Fatal boxing deaths haunt ring history across a century
An extended survey recounts seventeen boxers who died after or during bouts, including James Duffy in Boston and Daniel Flanagan near Newburg. It notes medical checks at ringside, cites famous cases like Tom Sayers and Andy Bowen, and lists deaths from body blows and brain injuries across decades and places.
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James Duffy
Boston
Daniel Flanagan
Duffy
George Justice
Broadway Athletic Club
Flanagan
Newburg
William Catskill
Tom O'Rourke
Tom Sayers
John Co. Heenan
Tom Carter
Salt Lake City
Bob Thompson
Milrain
John S. Sullivan
Kilrain
Bozini
Billy Muldoon
Texas
Cincinnati
Don Riordan
Bob Fitzsimmons
Syracuse
Fitzsimmons
Rio
Riordan
D. M. Totman
Joe Dunfee
Auditorium Club
Bowen
Andy
George Fulljames
Grand Forks
Oak
Fulljames
Bay State Athletic Club
James Fallon
John Murray
Murray
Fallon
Scotty Steward
Young Ross
Sydney
Australia
Ross
San Francisco
Cal Hawkins
Miller
Swipes
John Dempsey
Fort Hamilton
Dempsey
Johnnie Burns
Lynn
McGlone
Natick
Burns
Harry Tracey
Cambridge
Tracey
Camden
N. J
Walker
Weedon
Palisades
Historic bare knuckle bouts end in deaths across eras
The account recalls Chris Lilly and Billy McCoy fighting 100 rounds with bare knuckles, McCoy dying ten minutes after the bout. It also notes earlier English boxing era figures Simon Byrne and McKay killed in the ring, with Byrne later dying in a match against Deaf Burke.
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America
Chris Lilly
Billy McCoy
McCoy
England
Simon Byrne
McKay
Deaf Burke
Corbett Details Daily Regimen Of Diet And Exercise
James J. Corbett outlines a systematic daily routine. He describes meals from prunes and eggs to consomme and champagne, plus gym work with dumbbells, shot put, handball, boxing against McVey, wrestling, punching bag, and a night spin. He emphasizes baths and rest between activities and promises to deliver his vest fight of life.
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McVey
James J. Corbett
Detroit
Mich
Boxing Gossip on Mullins and New York match scene
Physicians ruled Joe Mullins unfit for a rugged bout in New York, sparking talk of his managers and associations. The column tracks clubs, purses, upcoming fights, and evolving plans for Mullins, Erne, Dixon, and other pugilists amid a bustling boxing scene.
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Joe Mullins
New York City
Mullins
New York
Jim Lavelle
Lavelle
Broadway
Tyro
Fistiana
Billy Smith
Don Doyle
Chicago
Smith
Windy City
Paddy Fenton
Frank O'Neil
Boston
New York Athletic Club
Martin Flaherty
Frank Erne
Erne
Sally Smith
Tommy White
Bohemian Athletic Club
Frank &Braham
John
Kelly
Charley White
Davies
Bob Armstrong
George Dixon
Billy Murphy
Henry Baker
Mike Queenan
Creede
Col
Dick O’brien
Nick Burley
Fred Morris
Pete Jackson
Spike’ Sullivan
George Lavigne
Jackson
Paddy Purtell
Joe Walcott
Sam Fjitzpatrick
Fitzpatrick
Saginaw Kids
Lavigne
Sid Binney
Dick O'Brien
Fred Fleck
Scaldy
Bill’ Quinn
Owen Ziegler
Fleck
Ziegler
Dave Sullivan
Dave Ross
Jack Madden
South Boston
Tuxedo Club
Philadelphia
Leslie Pearce
Bicycle Notes Show Active Roxbury Group Sees Record Ride
Yesterday's park outing drew a large crowd of bicyclists as Roxbury Wheelmen and friends rode over rough roads and past water stands. Captain Handy completed a 103 mile ride with C. W. Chick, while officers were named at 380 Tremont Street and new club plans include a spring move and a busy race year ahead.
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Johu
Ifranklin Park
al Ways Out Club
Century
W. B. Handy
Cambridge
Boston
C. W. Chick
Newburyport
Handy
Mr. Chick
Brother Handy
Tremont Street
Roxbury
C. H. Maloney
A. E. Murdock
Walter G. Smith
Joseph Stoehr
David H. Yeaton
Leutenant
J.M. Sousa
Joseph Schleuher
A. F E. Murdock
Pete Berle
Potter
Dame
Stoddard & Kendall
Winton
Messrs. L. C. Chase & Co
Gave a Gander Party by South Boston Chowder Club
The Nonpareil Chowder Club, an auxiliary to the Nonpareil Club of the South Cove, hosted a gander party at 162 Broadway extension in South Boston on a Saturday night. Toast master Jeremiah Driscoll presided. several members delivered brief remarks. The club formed about a month ago for social purposes.
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Broadway Extension
South Boston
South Cove
Federal Street
Federal Street Bridge
Jeremiah Driscoll
Messrs
John J. Berry
Adams House
Frank A. McGowan
Haverhill
Alfred Brown
William H. Mc
Thurman Club Elects Officers in East Boston Meeting
The Thurman Club of East Boston held its semi monthly meeting at Columbia Hall and elected officers. James O Connor was named president with two vice presidents Thomas Giblin and John Brown. Thomas Arther became treasurer and Fred A Robinson recording secretary. John Lane was financial secretary and a board of directors lineup included James O Connor William Cronan Dennis Kelliher John Dolan Michael Flynn Fred A Robinson and James Toohiye.
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Thurman Club of
East Boston
Columbia Hall
James O'Connor
Thomas J. Giblin
John Brown
Thomas Arther
Fred A. Robinson
John Lane
William Cronan
Dennis Kelliher
John Dolan
Michael Flynn
James Toohiye
New Horses Promised For Future Racing Prospects
Ed Geers reports from Selma Alabama on Village Farm youngsters with high potential. Gerald Rex, a three year old from Rex Americus dam of Robert J., may break pacing records and enter major green pacer events. Heir at Law and Fantasy are slated for free-for-all pacing and trotting respectively, with mare Fantasy expected to excel again in 1897. Emily, sister to Fitzroyal, is set to race in big events.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Ed Geers
Selma
Ala
Gerald Rex
Rex Americus
Robert J
Geers
Tennessee
Geraldine
Heirat-Law
Prince Regent
Royal Victor
Lexington
Emily
Fitzroyal
ELECTED NEW OFFICERS OF COLUMBUS ASSOCIATES
The Columbus Associates a North End Italian club opened at 62 Fleet street and elected Ralph Granara as president John Bernassani as vice president Joseph Venuto treasurer Dave Mangini financial secretary Charles Ferrari recording secretary Joseph Cavagnaro Mike Lepro Rocco Sarnt and Charles Vogogna to the board of directors for the new club year.
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Columbus Associates
North End
Fleet Street
Ralph Granara
John Bernassani
Joseph Venuto
Dave Mangini
Charles Ferrari
Joseph Cavagnaro
Mike Lepro
Rocco Sarnt
Charles Vogogna
Bradford Boat Club Hosts Cambridge Housewarming
The Bradford Boat Club held a traditional house warming at its Cambridge headquarters with vocal selections. Notably showcased were new Putney built shells for Joe Maguire the amateur and George Hosmer the professional, described as very light and apparently speedy.
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Bradford Boat Club
Cambridge
Putney
Eng
Joe Maguire
George Hosmer
Harvard and Brown Ice Polo Schedule Set
Captain Goodrich leads Harvard against Brown on January 18 in Providence and January 28 at the Chutes rink in Boston with a possible third game if tied. Harvard expects to face the local league winner, and Boston College has requested a game with Harvard.
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Goodrich
Harvard
Brown University
Providence
Chutes
Boston
Boston College
Wanted An Idea to Patent Prompt Prize Offer
An ad from JOHN WEDDERBURN & CO Dept G Washington DC promotes a $1800 prize for inventors who submit simple patentable ideas. It promises a new list of 1000 inventions and urges readers to contact the firm for details.
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John Wedderburn & CO. Dept. G
Washington,d. C
Harvard Cricket Prospects Bright With Fresh Talent
Harvard's cricket season looks promising as only P. H. Clark and G. Lip pincott depart from last year's eleven. New additions D. H. Adams and J. G. Scattergood from Haverford strengthen the squad, with Adams named to the All Philadelphia eleven. Practice may move to Holmes Field with cocoanut matting over rough ground. Intercollegiate matches against Haverford and Penn shift to Boston, alternating venues with Philadelphia each year, played at Lone Wood on the B A A grounds.
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Harvard University
P. H. Clark
G. Lippincott
D. H. Adams
J. G. Scattergood
Haverford
England
Adams
Scattergood
Holmes Field
Beacon Park
University of Pennsylvania
Boston
Harvard
Philadelphia
Lonewood
Rochester Signs McFarlan to Baseball Club
Rochester announces the addition of pitcher McFarlan, who led the Virginia league last season, to its baseball club. The signing strengthens the roster as the team proceeds with winter activities in Rochester, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
McFarlan
Rochester Baseball Club
Boxing notice and regional sport updates
An office alert seeks George Byers. The New England Baseball League plans its annual meeting at Parker House on Wednesday. Belmont stable 2-year-olds shipped to Europe include Lisbon. Cambridge and Dorchester ice teams clash tonight. East Boston Rowing Association seeks New England Amateur Rowing Association membership with thirty members from Noddle Island. Five-mile skating race at Lake Attitosh ends Nolan ahead by about twenty yards. purse $50. Post hosts skating matches tomorrow night. Indoor games planned at Cambridgeport Gym this evening.
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George Byers
New England Baseball League
Parker House
Belmont
Europe
Lisbon
Keenan
John Madden
Haverhill
John Graham
Exeter Street
Cambridge
Dorchester
Boston
Cambridgeport
Finals Set For Two Men Candle Pin, Cambridge
The two man team tournament finals will be bowled at Central alleys Cambridge this afternoon. Teams: Sheafe and Collins E L Bean with Delano O Bryan and Irwin Powers and Barnes Duffy and Lavis and others. The Prospect street tournament has 21 qualifiers including Mackin Stone Haverty Noble J W Bean Barnes and G W Bean.
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Central
Cambridge
Prospect Street
Sheafe
Collins
E. L. Bean
Delano
O'Bryan
Irwin
Powers
Barnes
Duffy
Lavis
W. Mackin
Parker
Lantigua
Burns
McDonough
Med Allen
Fossa
Pendergast
Ryan
Atwell
Clack
Ross
J. W. Bean
G. W. Bean
T. Sullivan
Moore
Vv. Mackin
John Stone
Haverty
Noble
Kirby
Manning
Robertson
Dray
Pierce
Binns
Littlefield
Harlow
Smith
Joy
Charlestown Democratic Club elects officers and plans ball
The Bunker Hill Tammany Association elected officers for the year with Patrick J. Kyle as president and John Mahan as vice president. A grand ball is set for February 24 at Roughan Hall with a committee including Kyle O’Brien and Roche. The club remains strictly Democratic and lists many district leaders among its members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunker Hill Tammany Association
Patrick J. Kyle
John Mahan
Frank F. Morse
John Hyle
Bartholomew McGowan
Patrick McManus
William Crowey
Thomas O’brien
B. Mcxowan
James Coady
John T. Gaffey
James Cunningham
Bernard Deehan
Patrick Hernan
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Candle Pin League
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Ieee
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Coldwell Commercial
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Newton Boat Stone
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Tener
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Schoolmarm
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Jack Rose
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