Spike Sullivan After Daly in Britain Title Bid
New York fighter Spike Sullivan plans to travel to England next spring to contest the lightweight championship of Great Britain. Negotiations are under way for a $6000-a-side bout with Pat Daly, with Sullivan aiming to secure the match before Daly gains any edge. He will spar with any challenger in England and offers a £1000 side bet as he seeks to clinch the contest.
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England
Great Britain
Pat’ Daly
Daly
Alec’’ Campbell
East
Brookline
Bernard Nichols
South
Sullivan to Face McGovern in Louisville Limited Bout
New York January 24 Dave Sullivan plans to travel to Louisville for a February 22 limited round bout with Terry McGovern before the Southern Athletic Club. Sullivan has gained weight but intends to shed it during training with Charley Sieger and Tom Sharkey joining him in Louisville.
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Dave’’ Sullivan
Louisville
Terry McGovern
Southern Athletic Club
Sullivan
Tom Sharkey
Gray
Sulivan
Charley Sieger
Boxing Gossip Sparks New York Amateur Reform Bill
The A A U broadcasts confidence that a New York Assembly measure will pass to overhaul amateur boxing rules. Clubs plan exhibitions if enacted, with strict class weights from bantam to heavyweight and limited rounds. Multiple match requests and upcoming open sparring events populate the boxing scene as promoters and clubs seek bouts and schedules.
Veteran Lowell Postal Clerk Accused of Stealing
Charles E. Hogan a Lowell post office clerk was arrested after a test letter disappeared and charged with embezzling letters. Held on $1000 bonds to appear before United States Commissioner Hale. Hogan 33, ten years on the Lowell staff, well regarded locally.
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Charles E. Hogan
United States
Hale
Post Office
Bullman
Boston
Hogan
Lowell Postoffice
Chief Postoffice
Spector
George S. Evans
Evans
Bowlers argue foul ball decides Meyers win
In Meyers-Boylston City League last night a ball rolling off the alley and returning to knock pins was ruled foul and pins dead. Meyers won the match two games to one though Boylston had the higher pin total. Sudbury celebrated return to Carruth league with three straight wins as Hack claimed secret training. Passime and Hub swept Webster in three. The Loan and Trust Company beat Boston Safe Deposit in a separate match. Railroad League match Pitchburg versus Eastern was postponed a week due to one team’s no show.
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O'Hare
Two Man Team Match Between Pairs Called Off
The two men team match between Rouse and McCarthy and Lavis and Fossa has been declared off due to a disagreement over the alleys. Rouse and McCarthy say they are ready to bowl anytime on neutral alleys.
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McCarthy
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Fossa
Lane Wins Roll Off At Murray & Irwin’s
Lane won the weekly roll-off at Murray and Irwin’s off night with 280 pins. Minegan placed second with 275, Twitchell third with 274, and Wheeler fourth with 267.
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Iceman Henry Spencer to ride for J R Keene in England
New York report notes Henry Spencer known as The Iceman will ride for J R Keene in England this season. He wore white blue spots for two years and mixed brilliance with erratic riding. He won the Juvenile Stakes on Tommy Atkins and lost the Matron Stakes on Commando due to indifference.
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J. R
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England
Spencer
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Tommy Atkins
Commando
Mr. Keene
Gloucester man cleared in accidental shooting case
Salem report states the grand jury returned no bill against Edward J. Flaherty of Gloucester who faced manslaughter charges in the accidental shooting of Captain Joseph Mellows in Gloucester several weeks ago. The action ends the case with no indictment.
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Salem
Edward J. Flaherty
Gloucester
Joseph Mellows
Plan to Evict Tory Island Population Reported
The Irish News reports a plan to remove about 300 residents of Tory Island off Donegal. The islanders, mainly fishermen and kelp gatherers, elect their own king and have long avoided rent or taxes. The description notes a remote location nine miles offshore, with limited access via a small currach boat and kelp production as the island’s main industry.
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Irish Coast
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Irish News
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Fire Removes Eyesore to Wealthy Lenox Folks
Lenox residents watch as the New York New Haven Hartford railroad station is burned, ending an effort by cottagers and the Improvement Society to replace the old structure with a granite artistic design. The railroad faces about 3500 dollars in losses.
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New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Improvement Society
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