Choynski Beats Hall in Seventeenth Tough Round Fight
In Maspeth. IL an Empire Athletic Club crowd watched Joe Choynski of California defeat Jim Hall of Australia after thirteen hard rounds. The card opened with a six round affair between Johnny Gorman of Long Island City and Jack Downey of Brooklyn, Downey suffering a cut eye.
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Maspeth
IL. S
Empire Athletic Club
Joe Choynski
California
Jim Hall
Australia
Hall
Johnny Gorman
Long Island City
Jack Downey
Brooklyn
Downey
Amateurs At The Armory Boxing Night Opens Season
James Wescott and the Suffolk Athletic Club opened the nine license boxing season at the Armory. Inspector Hanscom Captain Foster and Lieutenant Sullivan watched crowds cheer as Ben MacLaughlin was fouled by Lou Sullivan, referee Daly ruling the foul accidental and Sullivan yielding. The Worcester group opposed three favorites as Farrell met Lewis in the final lightweight bout.
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James Wescott
Suffolk Athletic Club
Hanscom
Foster
Sullivan
Ben MacLaughlin
Lou
MacLaughlin
Ben
Daly
Worcester
Jimmy Kelley
Spencer Williams
Frank P. Peters
Jack Farrell
Joe Lewis
Right-hander KOed by Choynski in quick bout
In a short matchup Hall was floored by a right hand from Choynski. Hall failed to rise as the referee counted to ten finalizing a first round stoppage after 1 minute 13 seconds.
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Hall
Choynski
Joe
Eersen
Jim
Hall and Choynski Clash Ends in Long Bout at Montauk
The bout opened with cautious sparring as Choynski pressed Hall with body and jaw shots. Hall battled back, scored clean hits, and by later rounds both fighters showed fatigue. An extra round gave Farrell a close decision while Mulligan and Lawlor drew minor notices in supporting scraps.
Stakeholder Lawlor Stricken by Pneumonia in Houston
Captain James Lawlor, named stakeholder of the Maher Fitzsimmons boxing bout, lies ill with pneumonia at his rooms in the Lawlor Hotel in Houston. Friends express grave doubts about his recovery.
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Houston, Tex
James Lawlor
Maher-Fitzsimmons
Lawlor
General Thomas Ewing Injured in Cable Car Collision
General Thomas Ewing was knocked down by a cable car on Eighteenth street and Third avenue shortly before noon today. He sustained only a slight scalp wound and was not seriously injured.
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New York
Thomas Ewing
Eighteenth Street
Third Avenue
Asheville Line Renamed From Paint Rock Line
The fast freight line running on the Southern railway to southwestern points will be renamed the Asheville line starting February 1, 1896. It operates through Paint Rock and Asheville, North Carolina with freights received by Merchants & Miners' Transportation Company at Battery wharf.
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Paint Rock
Southern Railway
N. C
Asheville
Merchants & Miners’ Transportation Company
Battery Wharf
Mayor Gottschalk Demands Enforceable Liquor Rules
The mayor addressed license commissioners and sixty liquor dealers in Pawtucket outlining strict enforcement of Sunday sale laws. He stated officials have been officially notified and would enforce the law to the letter.
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Pawtucket
R. I
Gottschalk
Central Falls
Steamer City of Gloucester Disabled En Route to Gloucester
The City of Gloucester suffered a broken high pressure valve pin disabling the machinery while sailing from Boston to Gloucester. The tug Startle assisted and towed her to anchor off Eastern Point where she arrived safely. The damage is reported as not serious.
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Gloucester
City of
The Cycle Show Opens With Notable Exhibits in New York
The third annual national bicycle show at Madison Square Garden draws larger crowds than Chicago. Highlights include the Owens triangular wheel, the $5000 Tiffany decorated Columbia, and a potential mile-fast machine. Prominent figures present include A C Spalding & Co. and guests like R Lindsay Coleman and A S Gardo.
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New York
National Board of Trade
Chicago
Morse
Madison Square Garden
Owens People
Tiffany
Dayton
A. C. Spalding & Co
Quill Press Club of America
R. Lindsay Coleman
Atlanta
A. S. Garford
Frank Fowler
L.S. Dow
Sterling Elliott
Abbott Bassett
I. B. Potter
Boxing Gossip at Mu'ic Hall Lynn Tonight
Tonight's boxing show in Lynn features Ernst versus Flaherty after a lively undercard with Rosenberg, Callahan, Elms, and McCoy. Reports note Jack Doyle from Brooklyn aiming for a Boston debut, while other matches and contract talks keep fans buzzing about 108 to 146 pound bouts and a possible Fitzsimmons clash.
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Ic Hall
Lynn
Ernst and
Flaherty
Boston
Dynan
Joe Elms
Kid McCoy
Rosenberg
Callahan
Young Brown
Fred McDonald
Billy Enst
Joe Flaherty
Ernst
Tim Breen
Quincy House
Jack Doyle
Brooklyn
New York
Doyle
Phil Smith
Harrison Avenue
Roxbury
Charlie Collins
Charlestown
Barkis
Smith
Tom Hannan
Carpenter
Corrigan
Charlie Gladhill
M. J. Quinn
Gladhill
England
Bart Ryan
Jim McInery
Peter Corrigan
McInery
Billy Curry
Bill Brierly
Armory
Bob Montgomery
Jack Leahy
Montgomery
Colvett
Fitzsimmons
George Siler
Chicago
Corbett
Siler
Hot Springs
Billy Smith
Fitz May Win as Corbett Seeks Guidance
In town recently Corbett told a professor in confidence that Fitz could win, while offering cryptic remarks about sympathy and lessons. He directs contact to Prof Shaw at 181 Tremont Boom 16.
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Corbett
Fitz
Shaw
General Martinez Campos denounces Cuban politics after surrender
In Havana on January 20 General Martinez Campos, now a private citizen, says he was removed by the government and denounces Cuba’s parties. He brands Spain's leadership weak, cites massacred students as a warning, and declares Spain has lost the Americas to Spaniards. He accuses local shopkeepers of steering the ruinous course.
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Havana
Martinez Campos
Supreme Command
Cuba
Marin
Spain
Americas
Monroe Doctrine Resolution Reaffirms 1823 Policy
In Washington a concurrent resolution reaffirms President Monroe’s 1823 doctrine opposing European colonization of the Americas. It states the United States will defend independence and reject any European interference or territorial gains seen as a threat to U S safety. The measure, introduced by Mr Gray of Delaware, notes the report was not unanimous.
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Washington
Davis
Senate
House of Representatives
Monroe
Congress
A. D
United States
Europe
United States of America
Saime
American Isthmus
Gray
Dem
Delaware
Committee On Foreign Relations
Polo Results at Salem New Bedford and Salem
Polo results from Salem New Bedford and Salem show players competing in multiple matches. Final scores and standout performances are listed for the event held this season.
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Salem
New Bedford
Melrose Defeats Charlestown In Nail-Biting Bowling Clash
The Melrose athletic team edged the Charlestown 999th bowlers by nine pins in a heated first division match. Newhall led Melrose with a 192 over Spencer, while Berry and Newhall contributed timely spares as the home club fought back from early deficits to clinch the victory.
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Melrose
Charlestown
Melrose Athletic
Melrose Club
Newhall
Spencer
Berry
Chapin and Spencer
Newhall and
Pierce
Melrose Athletic Club
Berry Ee
Chapin
Pennington
Dover Masons Lose Fire At Masonic Temple
Fire at the Masonic Temple in Dover New Hampshire disrupted tenants on all floors. Tilton Hanson clothing stock was moved out as smoke filled the building and partial wall cuts were made to locate the blaze. Mrs George H Kiddle fainted from smoke but was rescued. building damage estimated at 2500 dollars.
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Dover
N. H
Masonic Temple
Tilton & Hanson
Charles A. Faxon
Cyrus Jenness
Gray Bros
Masonic Hall
George H. Kiddle
Baseball Notes From The Era Of Sunday Games
A JB Clarkson letter appears. Stafford to pitch for Milwaukee, Twitchell in right field. Schmelz of Washington declined Baltimore’s Ed Cartwright offer. Adam Cuppy, brother of Cleveland pitcher, died in Logansport Indiana. A stolen Hawke watch from 1894 was found in Washington. Natick SS J C hit four homers in a game. Dan is in the saloon business out West. Tommy McCarthy undecided on Brooklyn contract. Cleveland says no more Sunday ball. A G Spalding opposes Sunday play. Sunday games in the West likely ended.
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J. Clarkson
Stafford
Milwaukee
Larry Twitchell
Gus Schmelz
Washington
Baltimore
Ed Cartwright
Adam Cuppy
Cuppy
Cleveland
Logansport
Ind
Hawke
J. C
Natick
Dan
Tommy McCarthy
Brooklyn
A. G. Spalding
West
Somerset Club Member Sued Over Newport Yacht Collision
Bayard Thayer of Boston and New York clubs is defendant in a Supreme Court suit filed by Charles Cooper Clark of New York. Clark claims Thayer yacht Constellation collided with Idlewild off Newport on Aug 4 1892, injuring Clark and damaging Idlewild. Clark seeks 25000 for personal injuries 1250 for Idlewild damage and 1500 for loss of use. Thayer contends Idlewild at fault and minor damage to Idlewild.
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New York
Bayard Thayer
Somerset Club
Boston
Constellation
Bockstaver
Supreme Court
Charles Cooper Clark
Clark
Idlewild
Newport
Thayer
Keefe to Coach Harvard Pitchers This Season
T J Keefe former New York league pitcher will coach Harvard pitchers this year at Cambridge. His role focuses on developing the pitching talent for the Harvard nine after two prior years in the same position.
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Harvard
T. J. Keefe
Cambridge
Keefe
Roxbury Stable Destroyed by Fire at 75 Bower Street
An alarm from Box 27 at 9:35 p.m. reported a fire in a single story frame stable at 75 Bower Street Roxbury. Owned by Douglas and Lakin and occupied by Peter Norton the building was nearly gutted with damage around 1000 dollars and cause undetermined.
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Bower Street
Roxbury
Douglas & Lakin
Peter Norton
Neville questioned as Medford suspect in Linwood street assault
Neville, a 26 year old driver from Charlestown, is detained after a night-long interview at Somerville station. He claims alibis and denies being on Linwood street in the afternoon. Medford authorities to take over, with witnesses and evidence to be moved for ID.
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Somerville
Kelly
Linwood Street
Washington Street
Boston
Union Square
Charlestown Neck
Alford Street
Fottler
Neville
F. C. Levering
Rutherford Avenue
Charlestown
McGarr
Medford
Parkhurst
Sullivan
Station 15
Captain Perry
Post
Miah Sullivan
League of American Wheelmen Meet Promises Hot Debate
At Baltimore January meeting of the L A W the presidency race between Archibald C Willison and Sterling Elliott dominates the agenda. Delegates also prepare to overhaul the constitution amid widespread hobby riding. Louisville and Toledo race clubs seek the national meet with New York and regional votes shaping the outcome.
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Baltimore
League of American Wheelmen
Archibald C. Willison
Maryland
Sterling Elliott
Massachusetts
National Assembly
Louisville
Toledo
Clinton Polo Captain Denies Signing With Providence Team
Captain Dennis K. Bartlett of the Clinton Polo Club says he was not signed as halfback by the Providence National League team and has no plans to sign.
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Clinton
Dennis K. Bartlett
Clinton Polo Club
Providence
R. I
Entruia Banjo Mandolin Guitar Club Concert in Friendship Hall
The Entruia Banjo Mandolin and Guitar Club gave a concert in Friendship Hall last evening under How ard Council No. 46 Royal Arcanum. Readings were by Dr. H. J. Collins and Mr. Thomas Mea and the event was a musical and literary treat.
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Entruia Banjo, Mandolin and Guitar Club
Friendship Hall
Howard Council
Royal Arcanum
H. J. Collins
Thomas Mea
Calendar portraits by Skinner Bartlett firm and Noons Sons
Skinner Bartlett & Co at 7 Federal street issue an 18 percent calendar featuring a white dressed young girl held by lilies in half tone. Joseph Noon's Sons Company of Petersboro New Hampshire, makers of blankets for presswork, releases a dainty calendar showing a gold and colored outline of a Spanish dancing girl.
Extraordinary Diagnosis and Free Consultations at Dr Liver pool
Dr Liverpool at 233 Tremont Street offers free patient consultations and medicines. He claims to diagnose instantly without exam or history and lists large cure tallies for conditions such as rheumatism, neuralgia, dyspepsia, bronchitis, consumption, and more. Office hours are 10 to 4 and 7 to 8 for men, Sunday 10 to 2.
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Liverpool
Tremont Street
Boston
Bright
Commission seeks amicus light on proofs and claims
The commission urges that various governments accept amicus curiae roles to avoid omitted proofs and to illuminate complex fact questions. Secretary Olney relays the suggestions to British and Venezuelan officials as the commission adjourns to Friday. The panel plans a small staff and will safeguard ancient maps entrusted for study.
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Amicus Curiae
United States
David J. Brewer
Olney
Julian Pauncefote
Andrade
Comes
New England
Fencing Challenge Between Levis and Fournon Attracted City Notice
The fencing match between Italian master Professor Albert Levis and Lucien Fournon of the Boston Fencing Club drew strong interest in Boston and New York. Fournon accepts the challenge and is willing to post a $500 stake, proposing the contest in Providence, R I on February 14 with 21 point foils.
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Albert Levis
Lucien Fournon
Boston Fencing Club
Boston
New York
Providence
R. I
West
Cedar Street
City
Newport's 96 Baseball Team Adds Nine Players
Newport Rhode Island January 20 manager Finn announces nine new players for the 1896 season John J Cotter first baseman and captain Dan Burke catcher Peter J Cushman catcher and outfielder John K Gilbert previously with Lewiston and James M Carroll from Pawtucket last season Attleboros nine men under contract
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. IL
Finn
John J. Cotter
Dan Burke
Peter J. Cushman
John K. Gilbert
Lewiston
James M. Carroll
Pawtucket
Attleboros
Strike at Fall River Dyers Protest Wage Cut
About sixty Portuguese workers at the print works dye house in Fall River walked out in a wage dispute. They claimed prior earnings around 3.50 weekly plus overtime bringing total to approximately 10.60, and protested a cut to 7.60 after last Saturday's pay.
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Fall River
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Caspar Leon
Sam Fitzpatrick
Jack, Fogarty
Philadelphia
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Tim Scanlon
Pittsburg
Joops
Lewis
Farrell
Kid Mulligan
Montauk Social and Athletic Club
Jack Lawlor
Mulligan
Bill
Jerry Buckley
Jim Ward
Buckley
Portland
Gato
Pat Buckley
James Brookings
Suffolks
Charles Cullen
Cullen
Brookings
Eugene Cummings
Charles Danforth
Billy Wayland
Pat Murphy
South Boston
Murphy
Carr
Dunsdale
Dinsdale
Louis Sullivan
Mahan
Kid Flynn
Mat Doherty
J. J. Rogers
North End
Rogers
Asheville Line
Billy
Dick Burge
Colonel North
Burge
Boxer
South Africa
London
Jack Falvey
Billy White
Ninth Regiment
A. A
Jack Styles
East Side Athletic Club
Johnny Griffin
New York Telegram
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Dixon
Griffin
Prescott Athletic Club
Nick Burley
Charlie Farrell
Campos
Dover Masons
Baseball Notes
Boston Glubman
Roxbury Stable
Erie Medicalon
Cuffalo
N.Y
L. A. W. Meet
Newton
A. W. Foster
State St
E. H. Noyes
DR. Liverpool
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