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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1905
Page
3
The Crimson editorial blames Harvard University freshmen for a Wednesday loss to Dean Academy, citing a beer party the night before. It argues the players violated training rules, calls for their removal from athletics, and notes the group faces ostracism from peers.
Ron Johnson and John S. Taylor dueled in a late night bowlin contest with East vs West for baseball supremacy. Taylor led at midnight as Carl Green kept score and fans backed the hometown favorite.
In New Bedford crowds watched Peter Sullivan fall back as Jimmy Briggs was fouled in the 15th round. Sullivan, of Fall River, wins after Briggs strikes below the belt sending him to the mat unconscious. Eddie Moore refereed with a chaotic scene and a prior draw in the Monk the Newsboy vs Kid Paul bout.
East Boston High defeated English High 20 to 13 in a hard fought game at English High drill hall. Captain Crowley led the winners with strong center play while Captain Danzig starred for English High. The English High second team beat East Boston second 7 to 4.
James J. Jeffries recalls his youth in a boiler shop where constant hammering and riveting built strength. He credits heavy manual work for toughness and boxing speed, agility, and cleverness gained through light exercises.
Autobiographical memoir excerpt traces early boxing life. A boy recalls brother Willie at age 12 and himself at 10 sparring daily with father's mitts. At 15 he joined the Olympic Club and built strength using the facility apparatus.
A narrative recalls a childhood of chopping wood to build strength, delivering kindling for the family, and spending days in the woods with an axe shaping the storyteller’s early life. The piece presents a personal memory framed by Battling Nelson as author.
The writer recalls growing up strong on a Colorado ranch and discovering boxing while nearly entering law college. He explains he never earned money outside the ring, relied on gloves for training, and found his natural strength aided by early exercise and discipline.
Outdoor exercise in my boyhood built a rugged constitution and kept me in top shape for baseball. I never smoked or drank and credit good living for my health. St Seymour may play left field for Cincinnati next season, with Goddell at center as Joe Kelley weighs shifts.
The Arlington Boat Club wowed at the Calumet Club in Woburn with a 527 single and 1525 overall. J Gray of Arlington led with 28 pins. Arlington swept three straight games from Calumet, while Old Dorchester Club also took three straight from Colonial.
In Melrose Highlands Club events the home team won billiards by forfeit and bowling with Highland leading all players scoring 1476 to 1386 for Oxford. Oxford also claimed pool and whist results with several top scorers listed across disciplines.
The W. H. Blodgett Company team defeated John B. Drake & Co. two games to one at Carruth's last evening. Final totals show Blodgett with 1239 to Drake’s 1250 in a tight three game set.
Patriots Day Decoration Day and Labor Day see Boston Nationals at home with Collins schedule set. Washington talks on Hughes Winter deal and Stahl to manage Senators amid ownership changes while Patriots Day weather boosts local holiday hopes. Edwards signs with Lynn after strong state play.
Advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It claims widespread suffering from kidney disease and includes testimonial letters, sample offers, and purchasing details with locations in Melrose and Binghamton New York.
In Chelsea police oppose a Winnisimmer A C meeting at Granite Hall while president Alex McLean confirms the 15 round headliner Matty Baldwin of Charlestown vs Young Donahue of Roxbury. The Friday Lawrence bout Mellody vs Sullivan draws Charlestown and Lawrence fans amid police safety concerns and a crowded boxing week across New England.
In a Letter Carriers league match at Murray and Irwin's last evening the East Boston Post Office team beat Station A two games to one. McDevitt of Station A rolled high with a 275.
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