McGovern to Fight Jordan for Derby Night Bout
Terry McGovern will travel to England to meet Ben Jordan before the National Sporting Club in London on Derby night. They fight for a 2500 dollar purse with a similar side bet, weighing in at 126 pounds at 2 pm. Jordan is expected to weigh around 120 pounds and be strong, having fought Kid McFadden at 120 last June. McGovern receives 1000 dollars expense money, above most rivals, after securing an extra 259 dollars beyond the club’s 750 offer. Articles of agreement should arrive within a week. Each fighter must post 500 dollars for appearance and weight.
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New York
Terry McGovern
England
Ben Joden
National Sporting Club
London
Jordan
Kid McFadden
McGovern
Rublin
Sharkey
Foreign Club
Terry
Bettinson
McGovern Arrives in Philadelphia for Two Bout Training
Terry Mc Govern reached Quaker City to prepare for two limited bouts. His first bout, six rounds at featherweight, will be against Crockey Boyle on Monday night. Boyle previously impressed by nearly defeating Corbett and even bloodied a featherweight champion. A win would elevate Mc Govern toward a potential title bout with the Westerner. The second fight, eight rounds on Feb 6, is with Bernstein, a foe Mc Govern has beaten on points but never stopped.
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Philadelphia
Terry McGovern
McGovern
Crockey
Boyle
Corbett
Denver
Bernstein
New Yorker
Young Corbett and Dave Sullivan May Undercard Clash
New York January 30 Young Corbett and Dave Sullivan may meet in the ring soon. promoter Jack Hermann of Fort Erie is pushing the bout. Corbett stated he will accept if the inducements offered are satisfactory.
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New York
Young Corbett
Dave Sullivan
Jack Hermann
Fort Erie
Corbett
Sullivan
Palma Tablets Promise Relief for Weary Eyes
Sunken eyes with half moons tell of suffering and nerves. Palma Tablets claim to remove the cause, brighten eyes, clear the brain, and calm nerves. 50 cents per box, 12 boxes with guarantee, $5. Sold by Walker Rintels Drug Co and multiple local apothecaries in Boston.
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Walker-Rintels Drug CO
Dewey
F. Bradbury
Beach St
Harrison Ivc
F. H. Putnam
School St
Wrashington St
C. I. Eaton
Friend
Klein's
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Boylston
Essex Pharmacy
Washington St
Women Metro politan Golf Association elects officers
In New York on January 30 the fourth annual meeting of the Women s Metropolitan Golf Association elected President Mrs W Fellows Morgan Baltusrol Vice President Mrs William Shippen Morris County Golf Club Treasurer Mrs F E Wickham Shinnecock Hills Golf Club Secretary Miss Ruth Underhill Nassau Country Club The committee deciding on an overseas women s team reported it impractical to arrange a match now as top players cannot go and sending a second rate team would not show merit of the two countries.
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New York
Women’s Metropolitan Golf Association
W. Fellows Morgan
Baltusrol
William Shippen
Morris County Golf Club
F. E. Wickham
Shinnecock Hills
Engaging Crew for the Constitution
New York dispatch reports Captain Rhodes and Captain Terry will command the Constitution this season with J. P. Miller as first mate and J. E. Anderson as second mate. The Diamond State, Belmont syndicate’s tender, arrived from Wilmington for alterations at Hoboken ahead of service.
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New York
Rhodes
Terry
Constitution
J. P. Miller
J. E. Anderson
Diamond State
August Belmont
Wilmington
Del
Hoboken
Nearly 600 cars at London auto show open
The Crystal Palace exhibit marks the largest car show in Britain with nearly 600 cars on display and 120 more circulating on the grounds for buyers. The James Gordon Bennett cup winner from 1902 is among the exhibits, and heavy transport vehicles are featured amid the prevailing pleasure cars.
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London
Crystal Palace
Great Britain
Prince of Orange Arrives in Concord for Grand Circuit Plans
Concord New Hampshire January 30 The fastest green trotter of 192 Prince of Orange 2 07 12 arrived by express from New York and is quartered in the private stable of James Y Gatcomb and George S Theobald They plan a grand circuit season led by Audubon Boy 2 03 14 Prince of Orange 2 07 12 and Nella Jay 2 14 4 Kentucky Futurity winner last season
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N. H
Prince of Orange
New York
Express
James Y. Gatcomb
George S. Theobald
Audubon Boy
Nella Jay
Harvard Plays U of P Tonight in Basketball
Harvard faces the University of Pennsylvania in a basketball game this evening. The note lists team plans and manager statements across major leagues and clubs, including Armour’s 22-man South spring training roster and four undisclosed players.
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Harvard
U.of P
Armour
Cleveland
Buffalo
Carney
Concord
McGraw
Stanley
Boston Nationals
Washington
Quincy
Empire State Express Sets New Speed Record
The Empire State Express, Engine 2929 with Frank Hannum and Charles Lamkin, broke the Albany to Buffalo record. It hit 109.35 mph between Palmyra and Macedon with seven and a half miles in four minutes, a mile every 32.9 seconds, and 105.75 mph between Port Byron and Savannah. The 302 mile trip was completed in 4 hours 55 minutes.
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Bavlou Steamship
Deutschland
New York
Empire State Express
Albany
Buffalo
Frank Hannum
Charles Lamkin
Palmyra
Macedon
Port Byron
Savannah
Danny Duane Tagged Top Lightweight Prospect at Criterion Club
This boy Danny Duane is set to meet Cal Hawkins next Tuesday night at the Criterion Club. He is regarded as one of the likeliest contenders for the lightweight championship. He has impressed in every bout and faced strong opponents, delivering an excellent showing in recent rings.
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Danny Duane
Cal Hawkins
Criterion Club
Hawkins Fight Next Tuesday Feature at Criterion Club
Billy Gardner, praised by Boston patrons, earns a chance to test his mettle against top class fighters as Cal Hawkins looms next Tuesday night at the Criterion Club. Reports from manager Harris indicate a $1000 travel expense for Terry McGovern to England to meet Ben Jordan on Derby night, while speculation abounds about Jordan’s weight and the odds of a 120-pound claim. The piece criticizes New York writers on Jordan’s true weight and McGovern’s prospects against LS Corbett.
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Billy Gardner
Boston
Cal Hawkins
Criterion Club
Harris
Terry McGovern
England
Ben Jordan
McGovern
Jordan
Pilley
LS Corbett
New York
Sporting gossip and match updates from Boston clubs
Letters discuss Kid Lavigne Ben Jordan Derby night outcome bets and potential winners. Kid McCoy vs Jack Root at Fort Erie Club March 17 announced. Fans seek matches among 126-pounders and letters critique auction pitch rulings with Hoyle and Utica Globe authorities cited. Local figures Rob Roy and James Flavin receive note.
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Ben Jordan
National Sporting Club
Kid McCoy
Jack Root
Fort Erie
Fort Erie Club
Buffalo Tobacco
Jimmy Collins
Winthrop
Boston
J. H. Hyland
Attleboro
Benton
Hoyle
Utica Globe
George Washington
Rob Roy
New York Sun
J. F
South Boston
Jack Flavin
Kid McGee
Jimmy Cody
A. Johnson
Chelsea
James McCusker
Tileston Street
Everatt
Billy Jordan
Jack Dwyer
Jack Flavins
B. H. Benton
Joe Wagner to Box Walsh in Essex Club Semi Final
Joe Wagner of the Cornella Club New York will box Jimmy Walsh in the semi final to the Goodman Feltz bout Monday night at the Essex Club.
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Joe Wagner
Cornella Club
New York
Jimmy Walsh
Goodman-Feltz
Essex Club
Sudbury Teams Win Two in Candle Pin League
Grove Hall Sudbury and Rexford led last evening’s Greater Boston candle pin league matches. Rexford had the high total of 128, while O’Brien topped individual honors with 982. Scores followed.
Jenkins and Piening to Meet in New York Tonight
In Madison Square Garden the Greco-Roman and mixed style bout pits Tom Jenkins against Butcher Boy Piening. Ernest Roeber bets on Piening while both stars train hard. Piening travels from Long Island and claims peak confidence ahead of the match.
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New York
Ernest Roeber
Butcher Boy Piening
Tom Jenkins
Madison Square Garden
Jenkins
Piening
Cleveland
Young Corbett
Cal Hawkins
Long Island
Auto Show Netted $60,000 for Promoters
New York January 30 The Madison Square Garden Company paid $10,000 to both the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers and the Automobile Club of America on account of the recent show. The two groups were set to receive 30 percent of profits while Garden Company held 40 percent, suggesting profits well above $40,000 for the venue.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
National Association of Automobile Manufacturers
Automobile Club of America
Madison Square Garden Company
Garden Company
Eastern League muddle unsettled after three day session
The Eastern League magnates adjourned their three day meeting without settling the circuit question or approving the proposed agreement binding the organization for years. Baltimore was expected to receive a franchise and Montreal owners to be satisfied. P T Powers was re elected president secretary treasurer.
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New York
Baltimore
Montreal
P. T. Powers
Fourth Wells Cycle Club Ball at Paine Memorial Hall
The Wells Cycle Club held its fourth annual reception and ball at Paine Memorial Hall last evening. Floor Director William J. Shea and Miss Shea led the grand march with Assistant Floor Director L. Heederman and Miss L. M. Bowers, J. E. Conrad and Miss Elizabeth Regan.
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Wells Cycle Club
Paine Memorial Hall
William J. Shea
Shea
L. Heederman
L. M. Bowers
J. E. Conrad
Elizabeth Regan
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