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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1907
Page
8
Goals by T Driscoll and J Dunn. Referee Robert O'Brien with goal umpires M Riley Daniel Sullivan William Collins and J H Tierney. Time 30 minutes per half.
Erin's Hopes beat Shamrocks 7 to 1 in a delayed 9:30 start amid dust and crowd fervor as Captain J Maroney led a veteran lineup to claim the city prize of $100. Crowd cheers and multiple injuries marked a high roughness contest, with spillane pacing for Erin's Hopes and Maroney guiding the Shamrocks in a crippled, determined effort.
The Providence crash killed motorman Janelle and trapped Munroe, who died en route to Rhode Island Hospital. The mishap involved three cars on the Watchemaker square line, blocking tracks and delaying holiday riders from Fall River Taunton and nearby communities. Spectators gathered as rescuers freed injured amid mangled timbers and splintered seats.
St Louis fans erupt in anger at an umpire prompting thrown bottles decayed fruit and other offerings onto the field. Authorities consider screening bleacher patrons for concealed weapons before entry to the grounds.
The Australian Squires falls in 2 minutes 8 seconds as Burns dominates from the opening bell. A hard right to the jaw floors Squires twice before Burns finishes with a decisive blow. Burns earns 18000 dollars from the bout with total receipts around 26000 to 27000 dollars.
A crowd of notable figures backed by substantial wealth fills the arena as men with gold and greenbacks gather to support the Squires in a high profile bout. The event draws prominent sponsors and spectators, underscoring the financial muscle behind the controversy.
In San Francisco July 4 a crowd buzzed with bets on Burns lasting 10 rounds and Squires winning, with odds 10 to 9. Nat Goodwin traveled from Goldfield to watch. Jeffries, Jimmy Britt, Frankie Neil and Battling Nelson arrived at 1 pm amid cheers. The big fighter appeared formidable but battled toothache from an ulcerated tooth, fearing it more than the ring rivals.
Emile Maupas defeated Leo Caprini two falls to none in Greco Roman wrestling. James Prokos won two straight falls at catch as catch can against Tommy Anderson in Manchester New Hampshire.
A tonic pill claim promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood building cure all for debility from impure blood. It cites typhoid recovery, headaches, dizziness, and nerve issues, touting miraculous results and offering a booklet and mail order sales from Schenectady New York.
In a brief bout at 2 10 pm Jeffries and Squires traded blows until a final right to the jaw felled Squires. He lay on the canvas for seconds before rising to continue briefly, then collapsed again as Jeffries counted ten. The crowd surged into the ring as the Australian was declared defeated in just over a minute.
The government steamer Montcalm, which ran aground near the harbor entrance last night, was floated today with no serious damage. No injuries reported as crews assessed the vessel at North Sydney, Nova Scotia.
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