Sharkey Knocks Out McCormick In Two Rounds In New York
Philadelphia report says Tom Sharkey stopped Jack McCormick in the second round of a six round bout at Arena. Sharkey landed power punches to the head and body, McCormick went down twice and decked again before the count ended. O Rourke and Armstrong were in Sharkey's corner.
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Philadelphia
Tom”’ Sharkey
Jack
McCormick
Tom
Bharkey
Sharkey
Tom’’ O'Rourke
Bob” Armstrong
O’rourke
New York
Fitzsimmons
McGovern Meets Bantamweight Champion Leon in New York
Brooklyn’s Terry McGovern and Manhattan bantamweight champion Casper Leon met in New York amid boxing buzz at the Greenwood Airth event. The encounter highlighted rising interest in local boxing scene and potential future matchups.
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Terry McGovern
Casper Leon
New York
Terry
McGovern
Brooklyn
America
Manhattan
Greenwood Airth
McGovern Defeats Caspar In Twenty Five Round Bout
In a Brooklyn A.C. ring duel scheduled for twenty five rounds at 115 pounds, McGovern outweighed Caspar and dominated early with aggressive right hands to body and head. By rounds eight to twelve McGovern pressed the pace, landing heavy blows as Caspar could only muster ineffective jabs. Referee Owen Zeigler oversaw a hard, one sided contest with McGovern finishing strong.
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Letic Club
Brooklyn
Leon
McGovern
Owen Zeigler
Caspar
Jeffries Arrives In Boston For Sparring Echoes Of Past Glories
Jim Jeffries reaches Boston from Los Angeles after a cross country trip to fulfill a sparring engagement at the Palace Theatre. Officials bar him from boxing, hoping the order will be lifted so he can spar today. if not he may punch bags instead. Local sports figures attend and praise his powerful frame as he eyes a potential bout with Bob Fitzsimmons.
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Jim” Jeffries
Jeffries
Palace
Billy” Delaney
Jim” Coroett
Boston
Billy” Mahoney
Patsey” Shepard
Larry’ Kritlian
Steve” O’donnell
Dan” Murphy
Andrew O'Dea
Sharkey
Boxing Gossip Sparks February Matches in Northeast Circles
Promoter chatter links Oscar Gardner with Martin Plaherty at 126 pounds for a 20 round Hartford bout on Feb 2 at the Hawthorne A C. New Haven, New London, and Hartford clubs stage 20 round and 12 round showdowns between Gardner, Gans, Connolly, Bernstein, and others as bids roll in.
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Omaha
Oscar Gardner
Martin Plaherty
Lowell
Hawthorne A. C
Hartford
Owen Zeigler
Matty Mathews
New Haven A. C
Walter Burgo
Toronto A. C
Joe Gans
Burgo
Billy Ernst
Troy
Charter Oak A. C
Spike Sullivan
Eddy Connolly
Paddy Fenton
Jack O’brien
New York
Youngstown
Jack Delaney
Manhattan A. C
Patsy Broderick
Providence
Jim Johnson
Albany
Lenox A. C
Dave Sullivan
Joe Bernstein
Broadway A. C
Bernstein
Young Pluto
Brooklyn
Dave
Youngstown A. C
Dave Sullivan-Young Pluto
N. Y
Joe Hopkins
Cincinnati
Gardner
Hopkins
Buffalo
Jim Popp
Toronto
Sammy Callahan
Hamilton
Flying Cloud
the Indian Warrior
Ted Foley
Chicago
Mac
George Lavigne
Daly
Lavigne
Cleveland
Philadelphia
T. I. N. Lynn
Joe Goddard
Gus’ Rublin
Billy Madden
Charley Goff
Charley Johnson
Jim
Mc Govern Wins Bout as Leon Fights to Finish
In a close round Mc Govern caught Leon near the ropes with a left, sending him down for a count. Leon recovered quickly and walked to the dressing room, while Mc Govern was declared the winner. Odds favored Mc Govern 100 to 80. Benny Leon lost on a foul to Jimmy Dever in the third round.
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Ovena
Leon
McGovern
Yale Track Squad Sees Record Freshmen Signups
In New Haven 137 candidates answered Captain Fisher's call to Yale track. Daily gym work and gradually longer runs prepare the squad of about forty per group. Tomorrow the city will witness several troops of sprinters in the streets. Entries include 23 in 100, 220 and 440 yards, 34 in the half mile, 15 in the mile, 11 in hurdles, 6 broad jump, 4 shot put, 5 pole vault, and 5 high jump.
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NPW Waven
Conn
Fisher
Yale
New Haven
Megantic Fish and Game Club to Hold Twelfth Dinner
Megantic Fish & Game Corporation, the world’s largest club of its kind, hosts its twelfth annual dinner this Saturday at the Brunswick Hotel in Boston. With 300 members, 250 square miles of preserves, lakes, ponds and streams, and a vast wilderness area along the Maine Canada border, the club preserves hunting and fishing privileges while promoting conservation. President William A. MacLeod leads a guest list including Governors Wolcott and Powers, Hon. William Astor Chanler, Hon. George F. Marden, Rev. Mr. Jaynes, and Caspar Whitney, who will share stories and show photographs from his musk ox trek.
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Brunswick Hotel
Macannamac Lake
Maine
Canada
Megantic Fish & Game Corporation
Quebec
Boston
New York
S Brunswick
William A. MacLeod
Governor Wolcott
Massachusetts
Governor Powers
William Astor Chaniler
George F. Marden
Jaynes
Caspar Whitney
Whitney
R. Whitney
Victory by Arlington in New England Ice Polo Opener
Arlington won 4 1 over Dorchester in the New England Ice Polo Association opener at Franklin Field. The game was tied 1 1 at halftime as Dorchester's Bolster and McDonald provided early bursts. Late in the final period Arlington’s Johnson broke through for three decisive drives and goals aided by Berthrong and F White as Arlington pulled clear.
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Arlington
New England Ice Polo Association
Franklin Field
Dorchester
Johnson
Bolster
McDonald
Berthrong
F. White
Dorchester Tohnson Iverthrong
Russister McDonald White
O'Connell Hyde
Edson White
Sullivan
Arothec
Frazer
Harvard Plays Brown At Hockey In Openers
Harvard hockey opens the season with a game against Brown in Providence. Harvard has seen Brown and Newtowne play on Spy last week. Laverach moves from the sophomore squad to the varsity and is expected to play. The Harvard standing shows sophomores and freshmen in the mix.
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Harvard
Brown
Providence
Newtowne
Laverach
Boston Area Skating Enjoys Fair Conditions Across Venues
A Boston area skating scene reports fair quality at Jamaica Pond Franklin Field Putterham Meadows and other spots. A large crowd gathered at the Public Garden and Franklin Field while Spy Pond drew Harvard students. Fresh Pond showed decent ice though less smooth than Spy Pond with minor polo games visible.
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Boston
Franklin Field
Spy Pond
Harvard
Interscholastic notes on league changes and games
Stoneham withdraws from the Interscholastic Roller Polo Association and Lynn Classical High School takes its place. Roxbury High faces the new member tonight at Vine Street Rink. English High meets Chelsea High in a fast, undefeated league clash. Somerville leads the Interscholastic Ice Polo, Arlington lags in Interprepartory action, and Waltham beats Somerville. Plans arise to crown New England champion with a three-team series. Track athletes eye the B A A indoor games with strict uniform guidelines urging bright colors and minimal armpit exposure.
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Stoneham
Lynn Classical High School
Vine Street
Roxbury High
Chelsea
Lynn
Somerville High
Arlington High
Waltham High
Somerville
New England
John Graham
Springfield to Hire Tom Brown as Manager Next Season
Ex Bostonian Tom Brown is set to manage the Springfield baseball team next season. Several Cornell players from last season are not returning. Arlie Latham signs with Toronto in the Eastern League to cover the primary bag. Billy Marsh will jump in England with Burroughs and Colquitt. Weights for Brooklyn Suburban Brighton handicaps due tomorrow. Dan Brouthers to Springfield at first base. Chicago team lineup listed. New England Roller Polo league votes to end season with four clubs Taunton New Bedford Plymouth East Weymouth. Brockton lacks playing surface. Harvard launch John Harvard to be commissioned for Weld Boat Club coaching. Milwaukee dispatch reports Whittaker records questioned. he sues for salary.
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Tom Brown
Springfield
Cornell
King
Deardsley
Bailey
Wakeman
Arlie Latham
Arthur Irwin
Toronto
Billy Marsh
Worcester
England
Burroughs
Colquitt
Brooklyn
Brighton
Ben Holladay
Tillo
Dan Brouthers
Buffalo
Hugh Jennings
Boston
St. Louis
Baltimore
Clevelands
Chicago
Donahue
Chance
Nichols
Griffith
Taylor
Callahan
Phyle
Thornton
Kotal
Everett
McCormick
Dubblen
Connor
Wolverton
Ryan
Lange
Green
Mertes
New England Roller Polo League
Taunton
New Bedford
Plymouth
East Veymouth
Brockton
Od Harvard
John Harvard
S&s. L. Fuller
Weld Boat Club
New York
George J. Whittaker
Milwaukee
Ripans Unnailed Promise Bowel Health Claim Ad
An advertisement touts R I P A N S as the greatest relief for irregular bowel action. It claims banishing pain and prolonging life with a promised sample deal and testimonials. The copy directs readers to mail five cents for ten samples and to forward money to Ripans Chemical Co. in New York City.
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Ripans Chemical Co
Spruce St
New York City
Massachusetts Wheelmen Push Baggage Bicycle Bills
Massachusetts legislators face two bicycle baggage bills this session. The Frost bill classifies bicycles as baggage to be transported by railways with limits on how many bikes per passenger and no required packing, while the Wheelmen’s plan adds penalties for noncompliance and sets baggage charges and liability, with a $25 forfeiture for refused transport.
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Massachusetts
Frost
Lawrence
Consul Elliott
League of American Wheelmen
L. A. W. Legal Department
League People
Bicycle Notes Jump in LAW Membership Applications
Bicycle notes report a surge in mem bership applications to the L A W as the article segment notes a rising interest in joining the organization. Names or places are not provided in the fragment. The item highlights a trend in new members seeking affiliation with the LAW.
National Cycling Association meets in Boston on new track idea
The weekly report notes New York adding ninety one members while Pennsylvania and Massachusetts contribute others. Charles River Park withdraws from the NCA belt. Boston’s 99 Meet Club ponders race sites for the LA W national meet and a fresh track plan gains support. Sterling Elliott declined the NCA presidency amid cheers. Major Taylor plans a Boston visit. trainer Frederick F Clauss travels from New Orleans via Jacksonville to Boston. Bert Repine’s trainer, and Frank S Gourish, road record holder, now in England plans France departure.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Charles River Park
National Cycling Association
Boston
Sterling Elliott
Major Taylor
Frederick F. Clauss
New Orleans
Jacksonville
Mr. Clauss
Bert Repine
Frank S. Qourish
Dorchester
England
France
Employers' Liability dominates Insurance League as two wins seal duel
In last night's Insurance League action Employers' Liability Company defeated John C. Paige & Co. by taking two of the three games. Nayson's 519 and Rowe's 515 aided the attack, while Symonds's 638 was the top score across both matches. The Travelers' Insurance Company also won two of three against Patridge & Macallar.
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Employers’ Liability Company
John C. Paige & Co
Nayson
Rowe
Symonds
Travelers’ Insurance Company
Patridge & Macallar
A. C. Bowler
Heinemann
Linscott
Merrill
Rowe Ee
J. C. Paige & CO
Bowler
Eth. Symonds Beae
Burkee Steer
O'Neil Stee Ewes Seer
Eynon
Seeree
T's Veazie
Parks
Wheeler Ee
Bus Barker Serene O
Jackson
Parker
Cadogan
Federals
Dickeman
Gordon
Scully
Federais
Bradley Tee Enee
Sumner Ee
Xlynn
Scully Eee Enee Ee Eee
Oem Ae
Tee Teense
Dickerman
Mealey
Ee Ee Ee
Eee Ene Ewne
Ny Ae
Eee
Reading Triumphs In Interclub Bowling Showdown
Reading dominates the interclub match against Oxford as all five Reading players post strong scores. Pool results show Oxford taking the pool match. Billiards totals list Reading Elliott 160 Scott 1381 total 281 versus Oxford Cushman 107 Parks 150 total 257. Fool reads Twombly 51 Tuttle 76 total 126 for Reading, Oxford 4 a 76 Whelan 71 total 146.
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Reading
Oxford
Elliott
Scott
Cushman
Parks
Fool
Twombly
Tuttle
Whelan
Murray and Irwins Win In Candle Pin Victory
Murray and Irwin beat West Brook lines at the Uptown Emporium in a three game set winning two. The regular weekly ru-off for 18 dollars in prizes will be held next Thursday evening. Score details not provided.
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Murray & Irwins
Murray & Irwin
West Brooklines
Uptown Emporium
Rockland Polo Defeats Lewiston 5 to 4 in Tight Contest
Rockland polo team wins 5 to 4 over Lewiston in a loosely played game. Murphy stars for Rockland, with strong support from teammates. Red Smith and Devlin stand out for Lewiston. Tarrant scored late for Lewiston but the ball rolled out, sealing Rockland’s victory before 200 spectators.
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Rockland
Lewiston
Tarrant
Murphy
Red
Smith
Devlin
Ockland
Lewison
Fifth annual Dickey Club Ball at Union Park Hall
The fifth annual ball of the Dickey Club of the South End will be held at Union Park Hall tomorrow evening. Past years’ successes will be surpassed. officials have been invited. The land march starts at 5 30 and dancing lasts until 2 a. m.
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Dickey Club
South End
Union Park Hall
Smith to Fight Lavigne in San Francisco bout
New York Jan 30 Billy Roche manager of Mysterious Billy Smith accepted a $5000 offer from the Olympic Club of San Francisco for a twenty round bout with Kid Lavigne.
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New York
Billy’’ Roche
Billy’’ Smith
Olympic Club of
San Francisco
Kid’ Lavigne
Waterbury Polo Team Defeats Springfield 9 to 5
Waterbury defeats Springfield 9 to 5 in a rough polo match at the Auditorium. Roberts starred for Waterbury with fast play and Holderness of the visitors delivered a strong halfback exhibition. The game features names Hipson Connell Mead Mooney Wiley Bartlett and Chiffin in the lineups.
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Springfield
Waterbury
Roberts
Holderness
Hipson
Connell, Mead
Chiffin Mooney
Wiley Bartlett, H
Holderness CO
Commell
Pringfield
Connell
Griffin
Rene Etree
Waterbury, Rodolie
Ce Vcdoevaeereewastees
Waterbury, Roberts
Waterbury, Wiley
Waiterbury
Holder- Smith
Sword
Bartlett
Ness, Mead
Leahy
Timer
Nelson
Providence Nips New Haven in Close Polo Classic 7 to 6
Providence edges New Haven 7 to 6 in a tight polo game at Providence with four lead changes and late defensive saves by Conway. Rushes Heffernan 32, Lations 40. fouls include Bone. referee Perrin.
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Providence
R. I
New Haven
New Havens
Conway
Whipple
Blues
Heffernan
Lations
Timer
Perrin
New England Polo League ends season with four clubs
Taunton Plymouth New Bedford and East Weymouth will finish the season in four clubs after Brockton was excluded for failing to secure a theater. A rearrangement of the schedule will be made.
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Taunton
New England Polo League
Plymouth
New Bedford
East Weymouth
Brockton
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