Billy Smith Arrives in Boston Aims for East Coast Matches
Boston sporting circles welcomed Billy Smith and Billy Hennessey, Pacific Coast pugilists, as they sought matches through Captain A. W. Cooke. Smith, born Eastport Missouri in 1871, rose from sparring partner to recognized welterweight with a string of wins, while Hennessey of Clinton Iowa boasted a hard fought record and eyes on 150 pound competition.
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Wesleyan Kickers Meet Elects Officers in Large Gathering
Mippistown Conn Jan 25 The annual Weselyan Football Association meeting drew one of the largest crowds in the game’s local history. Elected were President and manager H R VanDusen class of 1894 secretary treasurer J H Bunce Jr 1895 graduate director E T Merrill and W B Day 1891 named to a three year term on the graduate advisor board with T Hoyt 1884 filling an unexpired term.
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Bookmakers lose in colorful Jumper race day at Guttenburg
In Guttenburg New Jersey on January 25 the crowd backed favorites in a seven race program. Van Wart won the first and Leigh the second with notable upsets as Sweetbread took the third. Johannes and Jersey Lass won the fourth and fifth races respectively, while Carracus and Vera closed the meeting with the sixth race victory and a strong betting payoff.
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Gloucester racing results and entries for today
Special to the Post from Gloucester New Jersey reports a day of racing with six races including winners Pokino Bert Paola Tioga Charlie Wilson Morgan G. and list of betting odds. Entries for today feature multiple horses such as Lee Grenadier Green Bay C and Juggler plus various three year olds and six furlong and one mile races.
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Post and Paddock Gossip from the Hilltop Races
G. O Leary exits the selling race scene joining a famed owners club while Jockey Vetter rides well at Gloucester. April Fool switches hands via a bill due and Morris returns to peak form. Brookdale Farm changes hands to William P Thompson who may race again. Guttenburg enforces paddock limits for jockeys as Remorse and Sea Bird shine. Numerous horses including Perchance, Procida and Airshaft feature in a lively racing rundown with bets unsettled.
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Sale of Palo Alto trotting stock continues amid varied consignments
New York reports continued sale of Palo Alto trotting stock with nineteen animals sold at low prices. Other consignments include numerous named horses from A Kilgore Flemington and Robert Steel of Philadelphia, with prices ranging from $1100 to $5000 for multiple individuals such as Erin Frosine Fatima Agnes and Sapphire, among others listed with breeders and buyers in Hartford Philadelphia Portland and Danbury.
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Change the Rules Allow Runner to Advance on Fly Hits
Baseball promoters push rule change to let baserunners advance on fly hits without returning after outs. Idea aims to reduce sacrifices, boost scoring, and reward speed, with caveats about pop-flys and fair ground rules. Also notes: no track on South End grounds and Boston Bicycle circuit arrangements.
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Yale Navy's Decision Impacts Crew Eligibility
Yale management extends the undergrad only rule to varsity crews effective immediately, aligning with the football policy. Harvard's stance is undecided. Players Bowers Morton Graves Balliet are excluded from the baseball nine and crew while remaining in the university in graduate or professional programs.
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Athletic Gossip in Boston and Nearby Clubs
Multiple athletic events and entries are listed including Tech teams in trial runs at the Tech gym, a Gloucester Athletic Club fair to fund a new clubhouse, Sears and Fiske Warren in a BA A senior tennis match, dancing party tickets by Trimount Athletic Club, and Technology-Polytechnic race at Worcester with French clocks as prizes. Other items note Brookline High and Worcester Academy pool prospects, possible Worcester games BA A team participation, a $25 side walk event between William Whalley and J J McNamara, Lafayette Social and Athletic Club boxing practice, and matches involving Billy Nagle Johnny Gibbons and Jack Green.
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Casinos Triumph In Norfolk House Bowling Match
Johnson came within two of breaking the individual total record as Casinos bowled strong and won handily at the Casino-Review bowling match held at the Norfolk House last evening. His score was not recorded in the available text.
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Down the Alleys in a Big Bowling Night
A major bowling night features Vespers versus Salems at Lowell with the Vespers tied for first with the Casinos. The Salems seek a win to tilt the standings. Newtons meet Allstons at Newton. Arlington Boat Club vs Melrose Highland at Arlington. Melrose Highland hosts Jeffries. Centrals face Lowell Highlands at Lowell. Waverleys meet Oxfords at Hyde Park. B A A tourney plans for March are not finalized but expected soon.
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Preliminary B A A Boxing Tourney Opens Tonight
Great interest marks the preliminary bouts at the gymnasium tonight with two matches in each of five classes. Debutants and rising amateurs are expected to deliver close, entertaining contests beginning shortly after 8 o clock with Frank Peters officiating as referee.
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Boston Terrier Club Meeting Postponed Over Sickness
The Boston Terrier Club meeting was postponed due to illness among several members. The group remains committed to advancing the breed with efforts noted as the day gains recognition. Detroit bench show offers 50 prize money for Boston Terrier. Chicago show also planned, but entries doubtful as American Kennel Club has not recognized the breed. The AKC is expected to change its stance in time.
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Skating Championship Set At Cove Pond
Stamworp Connecticut January 25 Joe Donoghue of Newburg John Ennis of Stamford and A Franklin of New York compete for the 100 mile skating championship of America. The Cove Pond track half a mile long being prepared ice poor if weather fails to stay cold. Co W Miner and J Montgomery named judges with W B Curtis as referee. The race starts at 7 30 am.
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Guerrero seeks six days race against Moore in Boston stake
Gus Guerrero aims to race Moore who won the recent six days walk at St Louis for a $1000 stake per side. Guerrero would back himself against the world if the contest is held in Boston. Herty Hegelman Cartwright Golden Moore Connor and Glich wish to race before Boston’s public if a venue can be secured.
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NO COLUMBIA CREW DISBANDS AFTER RESIGNATION
New York January 25 The Columbia College university crew has disbanded Peet has resigned and the rest of the crew did not appear for practice or competition.
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Barron Beats Purtell In Welterweight Bout In San Francisco
Australian welterweight Jim Barron defeated Paddy Purtell of Michigan in seven rounds at the California Athletic Club last night. Barron earned victory with controlled exchanges and a late finish.
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