Spalding Denies Father of Freedman Brush Trust Scheme
A. G. Spalding issued a letter to John T. Brush denying being parent to the Freedman Brush trust scheme. He claims Hart, Freedman, Young, Soden, and others discussed the matter at Chicago, a league meeting, and a Red Bank conference, refuting Brush’s statements and ending further correspondence.
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Robison Addresses Spalding Open Letter
Frank De Haas Robison, head of the St. Louis National League Club, sent an open letter from Cleveland on January 13 to A. G. Spalding at Albemarle Hotel New York. He cites interview passages dated January 2 and 7 1902 and questions the public release of those quotes asserting they reflect on future action. He signs as Frank Di Haas Robison.
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A. G. Spalding
Albemarle Hotel
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Haas Robison
Qreveland
Wedding Speech Turns Ballpark Parable in Baltimore
In Baltimore at St. Ann's Church Rev. C. F. Thomas’s nuptial blessing for John J. McGraw and May Blanche Sindall blends baseball jargon with vows. The sermon uses game imagery for fidelity and partnership, urging teamwork to avoid ruin and to reach happiness, comparing life to bases, score, and a home plate of joy.
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C. F. Thomas
St. Ann's Church
John J. McGraw
Blanche Sindall
Father Thomas
Church
Enem
Lipton Still After Cup
Sir Thomas Lipton after a private dinner with J Frederick Tams and American friends spoke of continuing to pursue the America s Cup. He said his remarks were not public, but that he will keep trying until successful or clearly impossible. He cited loss of rigging and spars as a handicap and indicated a new boat will be built for the next race with plans nearly ready.
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Sir Thomas Lipton
J. Frederick Tams
New York
Thomas
Erie Basin
Brookyn
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Gourock Bay
America
Roanokes boxing show yields multiple weight class winners
Amateurs in 13 bouts at the Roanoke Social and Athletic Club crowned champions across 105 to 185 pounds. Edward Kaveney won 105, Kester Goodwin 115, J Nelson 125, Samuel Langford 185, and J Johnson 145. Notable marks include Goodwin defeating Hanlon and Langford beating McDonald before meeting McVicar, while Williams edged Welch in an extra round before losing to Johnson.
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Edward Kaveney
Kester Goodwin
J. Nelson
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J. Johnson
Goodwin
Michael Dargon
Newton
J. Hanlon
Patrick Duffy
W. E. Edwards
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J. Egan
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Fitzgerald
Nelson
Sam Langford
William McDonald
J. McVicar
McVicar
Langford
Arthur Welch
David Williams
Williams
O Rourke abandons fight to land club in Connecticut
Thomas F. O Rourke announced he would abandon Roy ale Golf and Athletic Club and sell the Arena at Port Chester Connecticut. He said he would drop efforts to establish a fighting club in Connecticut.
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Thomas F. O'Rourke
Connecticut
Royale Golf and Athletic Club
Port Chester
Conn
Boxing Gossip Sparks New York News on Upcoming Fights
Terry McGovern remains hospitalized after nose operation with recovery days away and a three month or longer layoff before resuming training for Dave Sullivan fight. George McFadden aims to pit Joe Gans against Frank Erne while offering flexible terms. George Phalen of Portland challenges Young Saxe, promising a purse, money stake, and promising 26 rounds. Morris Rudnick to be contacted via Skokum A. O. Lewiston. Metropolitan Wheelmen announce bouts on the 22nd. Jack O Brien seeks a match with Dan Murray or manager at the Post. Timmy Connolly plans to return to the ring and may face New Englanders at 116 or 118 pounds through the Post.
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McGovern
New York
Dave Sullivan
George McFadden
Joe Gans
Frank Erne
McFadden
George Phalen
Portland
Timmy Connolly
H.e
New England
Roberts Seeks Big Featherweight Fights Across Ocean
London Jan 18 England’s top featherweight Jack Roberts aims for a bout with either Young Corbett or McGovern. He is willing to travel to the Atlantic to secure a match. Roberts is managed by Charlie McKeever with a wealthy backer named B. A. Humphreys.
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Jack” Roberts
England
Harvard baseball allowed on cadets grounds for spring practice
Annapolis M4 January 13 permission granted for Harvard baseball to use the cadets grounds for spring practice for about ten days near Easter.
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Harvard
Speedway Sleighing Throngs Pack Beacon Street Brookline
A large crowd gathered on Brookline’s Beacon Street yesterday for sleighing. Dozens of equipages from Russian turnouts to cutters plied the street as drivers including John Shepard, James Stultz, George Hall, Isaac Sexton, and many others showcased fast horses and stylish rigs amid a lively winter scene with officials and local residents among the participants.
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Lincoln I. Leighton
Bank League Matches Highlight Boston Safe and International Trust
Two Bank League matches were rolled on the Boylston alleys last evening Boston Safe took two games from Fourth National and International Trust captured the same from Puritan Trust Thompson of International Trust rolled a 304 total Perry of Boston Safe made 271.
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Dominion Line Defeats Warren at St James Alleys
The Dominion Line team won last evening at St James alleys defeating Warren Line. Welloch of Warren and Guild of Dominion delivered strong play in a competitive match.
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Somerville A A dominates Ellsworths at Somerville alleys
Somerville A A won three games from the Ellsworths at the Somerville A A alleys last evening. Gallagher led with the top score, and the match showcased strong bowling from the local club.
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Ellsworths
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Free Week Trial Offers Cure Promise for Chronic Diseases
A Boston ad offers one week free consultation with Dr. Liverpool at 360 Tremont Street. It claims rapid disease localization without prior examination, lists massive cure tallies across many ailments, provides free medicines, and urges all patients to seek evaluation despite other doctors’ prior opinions.
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Rogers Refused Writ To Arrest Amalgamated Copper Chief
Justice Lacombe in New York denied a motion for a writ of arrest against Henry H. Rogers president of Amalgamated Copper. The dispute arose from a Massachusetts case filed by J Edward Addicks against Boston Gas Light and Massachusetts Pipe Line Gas. affidavits claim improper service of the subpoena and that Addicks did not direct counsel to subpoena Rogers.
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United States Circuit Court
Henry H. Rogers
Amalgamated Copper Company
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Lacombe
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Boston Gas Light Company
Massachusetts Pipe Line Gas Company
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Addicks
Notes Held by Danvers Bank in Trial Context
In the South Danvers National Bank case, Charles W. Bartlett continued cross examination of former bookkeeper Taylor. A bank floor plan and statements were shown. notes and cash procedures described, with envelopes separating collateral from noncollateral notes. Witness testified on cash handling, safe procedures, and director examinations dated 1900.
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Charles W. Bartlett
Taylor
Dodge
Dickinson
George Wi Reter
Foster
Clark
Bushbee
Whidden
17 Year Old Girl Held For Break In At Cambridge Home
Special Officer Hurley of Cambridge detained 17 year old Gertrude Coughlin Sunday on charges of breaking and entering the residence of Mrs Carpenter at 244 Webster avenue and larceny. Police report $70 in bills a child's bank $6 and a gold ring were taken last Friday and more small change later. The case was continued for one week in court yesterday.
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Gertrude Coughlin
Carpenter
Ebster Avenue
Miss Coughlin
Colleges eye American crew for Europe trip
In York on January 13, stewards of the Hudson River Intercollegiate Rowing Association discuss sending the winner of the varsity race at Poughkeepsie to Europe without fee. Columbia is to be represented in the single scull at Poughkeepsie this year, with coach Edward Hanlan hoping for a Blue and White victory.
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Hudson River Intercollegiate Rowing Association
Europe
Poughkeepsie
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Columbia
Edward Hanlan
Titus Trains for Henley in New York
C S Titus of the Union Boat Club trains on the Harlem River as he prepares for the Henley regatta. The club plans a February 1 entertainment to raise funds for Titus's expenses abroad next summer. Titus will not cross the ocean until June to preserve his chances in the race.
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Harvard Shooting Club Aims Novice Match This Month
Harvard shooting club plans its annual novice match for the remainder of January. Harvard Tennis Association names officers for the coming year: President E W Leonard, Vice President W S Warland, Secretary-Treasurer J S Seabury. About 40 men enter Harvard whist tournament with three sections and round robin within each section.
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Hampshire A A and Peninsula ready for match at Post room
In response to a challenge from the Peninsula A A, the Hampshire A A manager seeks an evening meeting this week at the Post sporting room to schedule a game with the Peninsula team. Hingham A A was reinstated by the N B E A A U and is now eligible to play. Dorchester High School reports a basketball boom with William Hickey named football captain and seeking games with high school teams.
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Peninsula
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William Hickey
Hurst Brothers Enter Six Day Pedestrian Race
Len Hurst of Edmonton and his brother Joe have entered the six day pedestrian race at Madison Square Garden next month. Len Hurst holds the world record for 24 hours at 160 miles, surpassing Charley Rowell’s earlier Madison Square Garden feat by over 10 miles.
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Len Hurst
Edmonton
England
Joe
Madison Uare Garden
Charley Rowell
Madison Square Garden
Portland Triumphs Over Worcester In Tight Game
In Portland Maine January 13 Portland defeated Worcester in a fast and exciting contest by a score of 9 to 6. Portland led with early pressure and held on as Worcester pressed, with standout plays from local stars and a sharp defensive effort sealing the win for the home team.
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Worcester
Janu
Oswald Crowe Wins New Amateur Wrestling Title
In Fall River on January 15 Oswald Crowe defeated Thomas Libby in a wrestling match to become the new amateur champion of the 1 TM pound class, overturning Libby to claim the title.
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Grain shipments to Europe start with Norseman and Cambrian
This week’s grain shipments to Europe began Sunday with the Dominion liner Norseman bound for Liverpool and the Furness liner Cambrian for London leaving Charlestown docks, followed yesterday by the Warren steamer Sagamore for Liverpool. They took 241,187 bushels of wheat, led by the Norseman’s 136,398 bushels, marking the best early week start in months but likely reduced by cattle delays and weather.
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Do Not Neglect Your Kidneys Swamp Root Ad
An 1900s promotional article extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues. It urges readers to test the product via a free sample offer and cites testimonials including Robert Berner praising its effects on kidney trouble and related ailments.
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New York City
New York
Robert Berner
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Boston Daily Post
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