Sharkey backs Armstrong in bout challenge with Maher
Tom Sharkey replies to Peter Maher challenge at the Palace Theatre. He endorses Bob Armstrong as his sparring partner for a match up to 5000 dollars and accuses Maher of avoiding a reinstatement in boxing circles. O'Rourke confirms plans for Jeffries versus Maher and a possible Armstrong contest, while Sharkey is introduced amid a crowded, festive setting and Armstrong shows improvement since past fights.
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Faher
Bob Armstrong
Tom Sharkey
Peter Maher
Tom O Rourke
Jim Jeffries
Maher
Steve O’donnell
Jeffries
Armstrong
O'Rourke
Tom
Pit
Dome
Sharkey
Tom O’rourke
Pluto and Dixon set for twenty five round bout in Australia
George Dixon, favored to beat Joe Brown known as Pluto by fifty percent of gross receipts, trains at New Dorp Staten Island. Pluto claims ninety fights with no defeats and recounts a long career against noted boxers. He aims to defeat Dixon and then challenge Oscar Gardner if Solly Smith loses in February. Pluto plans to visit England after the match and is a married father of four with an Australian mine in his name. Dixon trains in top form and expects a win inside the limit, hoping to earn a shot at Gardner afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dixon
Joe Brown
Abe Willis
the Post
Griffo
Jerry Marshall
Bennie Marks
Kid Williams
Charley McMahon
Sammy Meade
Tll
Abe
Willis
Australia
Dixon
Eas
Pluto
London
England
Oscar Gardner
Solly Smith
Lawlor's Bold Defi Signals New Manager Sam Fitzpatrick
Sam Fitzpatrick has taken charge of George Lawlor "The Irish Giant" and plans to pit him against Maher Rublin or Bob Armstrong. Lawlor, 6 feet tall and 200 pounds, has reportedly won over thirty Western bouts and is described as a clever boxer under Fitzpatrick's guidance.
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Sam Fitzpatrick
George Lavigne
George Lawlor
Maher, Rublin
Bob Armstrong
Lawlor
Fitzpatrick
Boxing Gossip Halts Gardner White Bout Over Weight
Oscar Gardner abandons planned contest with Ommy White after learning White may weigh about 133 pounds next Saturday night. Gardner believed White would stay near 126 to 128 pounds. Gardner searches for a fight with Sally Smith in early February in New York and has a separate twenty by seven bout signed with Santry at a dusky venue. Meanwhile Amos Rusie of baseball fame amuses Indianapolis by claiming he checked out $1300 from his bank in a police court.
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Oscar Gardner
Ommy White
Gardner
Elieve
White
Owever
Sally Smith
New York
By Santry
M. Santry
Estern
Amos
Indianapolis
Rosie
Boston
Cliqre
Connecticut
Charter Oak
Hartford
Tommy Ryan
Dick O’brien
New Haven
Spike Sullivan
Eddy Connolly
Palace A. C
Bridgeport
Peter Maher
Stockings Conroy
Black Griffo
Andy Watson
Roanoke
George Gardner
Sterling Youngster
Patsy Sweeney
Billy Chisholm
Luke Burke
Lowell
Luke
Chisholm
Burke
Sweeney
Manchester
Twin Sullivan
Rivers
de Crack
Fred Friedler
Philadelphia
Boston A. A
Crescent A. C
Brockton
al MacFarlane
Joe Ellershaw
Micky Callahan
South Boston
Andy Daly
Somerville
Chick Monahan
Stoughton
Jack Dwyer
Electricity Promises Quick Healing and Trial Offer
An advertisement claims electricity is mankind’s greatest power, promising instant relief for rheumatism backache and nerve weakness. It offers a free illustrated pamphlet and trial by Prof A Chrystal from Marshall Michigan, with testimonials, plus a story segment on boxing events and local club purses across Connecticut and New England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
A. Chrystal
Marshall, Mich
Sailor Sharkey Fares Better In Old Olympia Bout
Toledo report recalls a past match when Father Rainey faced Sharkey, a former Olympia sailor, and Sharkey held the edge in the brief gloves bout, a tale circulating the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo, O
Father Rainey
Olympia
Sharkey
Boston A A Indoor Open Handicap Meet Set for Feb 18
The tenth annual Boston A A indoor open handicap meet will occur Saturday evening in Mechanics Hall. Highlights include twelve team races featuring Princeton Harvard Penn State and others. Special events include a two mile invitation, pole vault, 80 yard dash, and 40 yard novice dash, with several top collegiate athletes invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston A. A
Mechanics’ Hall
John
Princeton
Harvard
Cla
University of Pennsley
Columbia
Dartmouth Lane
Amherst
Williams
B. A
Knickerbocker A. C
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Worcester Polytechnic
Mit
Twelve Hour Go As You Please Race Planned in New York
Peter Prunty schedules a twelve hour go as you please race at Grand Central Palace New York beginning February U. Noted entrants include Ernest Hjertberg ex amateur long distance champion remembered for clashes with Tinder MacGonnigle at local picnics. Also entered are OConnor of Pastime A C and Ralph Chadsey. Veteran six day ped training includes Charles Day of England and Peter Hegelman of Germany.
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Peter Prunty
Grand Central Palace
New York
Ralph Chadsey
Charles Day
England
Peter Hegelman
Germany
Copeland to Train Yale Athletes Faces Track Outlook
NEW HAVEN January 16 Al Copeland ex amateur champion hurdler and Yale trainer held a conference with Captain Fisher and President McGee to map action plan Copeland remains confident of finding strong material at Yale to form a first class team Princeton will be without G Goldthwait the standout quarter mile runner who left college to enter business in Texas His absence is seen as a serious blow Colfelt who beat Bennie Weferg in 1896 is noted as a formidable long sprinter
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New Haven
al Copeland
Yale
Fisher
McGee
The
Athletic Association
Copeland
Princeton
G. Goldthwait
Sone
Texas
Tiger
Goldthwait
Colfelt
Bennie Weferg
Harvard Yale Cornell Lane for Triangular Boat Race
Harvard and Yale plan a caucus at Cambridge with Yale president of the navy and Harvard officials to map a possible three way meeting with Cornell. Both colleges favor racing Cornell, preferring a shared course and avoiding a free for all, with New London or Poughkeepsie as a compromise ground.
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Harvard
Yale
Cambridge
Orde Preston
Yale Navy
Higginson
Manager Mann
Yate
Cornell
Penn
New London
Poughkeepsie
Fierce Polo Referee Knocked Out in Fall River Taunton Game
Fall River defeats Tauntons 5 to 3 in a heated New England League polo match. Referee Nicholson was knocked out after a strike to the solar plexus. 600 spectators witnessed a rough but lively contest with 24 France steps and 7 Monroe rushes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
New England
Tauntons
New York
Schofield
Malone
Taunton
Turner
Hatch
Monroe
Magee
France
Fuller
Nicholson
Timer—Lee
Bicycle notes point to changes in L A W membership
The L A W reports forty six new members this week, with Pennsylvania and Massachusetts contributing new members while New York expands its ranks. Opposition to Tremont street track relaying grows as Chief Consul Elliott heads committees. Notable riders Tom Barnaby and Harry Elkes show active winter plans, and Major Taylor eyes sprint focus amid evolving racing politics.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Consul Elliott
Tremont Street
Street
Columbus Avenue
New Charlestown Bridge
Co. S. Henshaw
McDuffee
Eikes
Rockland Defeats Bath in Maine State Polo League Opener
In Rockland Maine the rebuilt Maine State Polo League opened with Rockland defeating Bath 7 to 4 before about 500 fans. Rockland forged a strong defense from Fitzgerald Moran and Cashman while Perry and Dawson connected on offense. Bath saw Chapman and Curtis as the standout players in a hard fought first game of the revived league. Stops credited to Cashman 82 and Marshall 41. Referee F H Connolly. Timekeeper A T Blackington. Attendance 500.
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Rockland
Maine State Polo League
Bath
Fitzgerald
Moran
Cashman
Perry
Dawson
Chapman
Curtis
Marshall
Mreferee
F. H. Connolly
Timor
A. T. Blackington
Cotter Beats Providence Grays On Their Home Ice
Providence, R. I., Jan 16. Cotter defeated the Providence Grays on their home rink. The home team was short handed as Murtagh was delayed returning from his visit home. An amateur from Hartford had to play, resulting in a 9 to 4 loss for Providence.
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Providence
R. I
Cotter
Providence Grays
Murtagh
Core
Hartford
Cunningham
Spencer
Heffernan
Cusick
Tfoul
Everett
Lee
Perrin
Rough Riders Edge Blackbirds 4–3 in Fast Chapter
Springfield reports the Rough Riders defeated the Blackbirds 4 to 3 at the Auditorium. Smith and Sword starred in goal, with Holderness delivering notable blocks. Waterbury beat Springfield 4 to 3 in a separate stop count, Hipson 8 Roberts 1% noted. Referee Harrington and timer Nelson officiated.
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Springfield
Rough Riders
Blackbirds
Smith
Sword
Holderness
Waterbury
Hipson
Roberts
Swords
Harrington
Nelson
Conference reshapes roller polo rules interpretation
In Bowling Hall New Haven on January 16 a gathering of roller polo players referees scorers and reporters produced mainly interpretive changes. Few rule changes were adopted but officials agreed on a stricter reading of existing rules to make the game cleaner and more scientific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven, Conn
Worcester Admits Eastern League Linking to New England Clubs
Worcester hopes to join the Eastern League as the New England League relinquishes its option. A Worcester circuit committee reviews the town’s availability, seen as a strong pairing with Springfield and Providence. Charles A. Marston of Fall River will fund Worcester’s Western circuit entry and inspect the ground today.
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Nsco
New England
New York
Worcester
Queen City
Murnane
Springfield
Providence
Charles A. Marston
Fall River
Newtowne Edges Newton In Amateur League Showdown
Newtowne Club at home barely avoids last place by taking one win in three against Newton in Boston Vicinity Amateur League. Newton forced to an 834 final frame while Newtowne won the middle string with 845 pins. Scully 516 and Pray 617 led Newton. Wellington 490. Small of Newtowne 605 with a 200 game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtowne
Boston
Clapp & Tilton Trio Wins Mercantile League Series
Clapp & Tilton swept all three games against J P Squire and Co in Mercantile League play last night. American Watch Company won two of three from Dennison Manufacturing. Scores show Clapp & Tilton leading, with Dennison and American Watch also posting totals.
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North Shore
Federal
S ‘Ames
Heng Mark
Pierce
Nexigh Roller
Ane
Tis Kahner
Rsscocses
Lincoln
MacLean
Pierce Fee
Cametene Etecdescess
Clapp & Tilton
John P. Squire & Co
American Watch Company
Dennison Manufacturing Company
J. P. Squire & Co
American Watch Co
Dennison Mfg. Co
Michael Collins in Grip Rage Attacks Patrolman in Boston
Michael C. Collins of South Boston, driven by a severe grip episode, violently assaulted a patrolman yesterday morning. The incident arose from a long brooded scheme linked to his ongoing bout of insanity.
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Michael C. Collins
South
Boston
Wild Event at City Prison Ends with Insanity Case
Aitken and two citizens aided an enraged man during an incident at the station. Collins, badly injured and demented, was placed in a cell where he smashed dishes and attacked Patrolman Cogan with a tin dipper, injuring teeth and lip. He was later moved to the city prison in a strait jacket awaiting insanity examination.
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Egan
Aitken
Collins
Cogan
Disordered charity ends in clash with police officer
In South Boston a man named Collins, a 45 year old lawyer by reputation, tried to aid the poor by giving away groceries and money from his home business. When confronted by a patrolman, Collins attacked with a milk can, injuring Officer Aitken before other officers and citizens stopped the struggle.
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Collins
South
Boston
West First Street
Coleman McDermott
Mr. Collins
William J. Aitken
Station 6
Aitken
Altken
Egan
Roller Polo League Disbands In New York Area
New York January 16 roller polo failed to attract money in the metropolitan district and the Jersey City club has folded. All teams in New York Brooklyn Jersey City and Newark lost funds in the venture signaling the winding up of the league.
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New York
Jersey City
Brooklyn
Newark
Princeton track captain Cregan to stay extended leader
Princeton New Jersey January 16 Johnny Cregan has reconsidered his resignation as captain of the Princeton University track team and the athletes express gratification over his decision to remain in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
N. J
Johnny Cregan
Princeton University
Phillips Exeter Names Smeeball Captain
Jan 16 at Exethor N H Phillips Exeter Academy elected William T Barker of Parmington as captain of the Smeeball team. Barker played short stop for the last two years and assumes team leadership.
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Phillips Exeter
Exethor
N. UW
William T. Barker
Parmington
N. H
Phillips Exeter Academy
Harker
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