McCoy to Hire Sam Fitzpatrick as Trainer for Corbett Clash
Kid McCoy engages Sam Fitzpatrick to oversee training for the fight with Jim Corbett. Fitzpatrick will command McCoy's regimen and corner him on fight night, with Gus Ruhlin sparring daily. McCoy plans to gain conditioning, while Fitzpatrick promises modern, varied work and strict discipline to boost his chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kid McCoy
Sam Fitzpatrick
Jim Corbett
Fitzpatrick
McCoy
Sam
Gus Ruhlin
Ruhlin
Billy Gray
Corbett
Peter Jackson
George Lavigne
Jack Daly
Pacific
Patsy Cardiff
Frank Slavin
Jackson
Jimmy Carroll
Sammy Blakelock
Choynski
Jack Burke
Dave Campbell
Fitz
Spike Sullivan and Spider Kelly Near Deal for Big Boxing Bout
Spike Sullivan and Spider Kelly met at the Palace Theatre dressing room and nearly agreed on a twenty to twenty five round contest with a $1000 side stake each and the best obtainable purse. Lenox A C offers $2000 but Spike expects higher. They planned to discuss forfeits again today and Sharkey would supply Kelly’s stake. Both men, around 5 ft 1 in and 135 pounds, are highly regarded in their weight classes and a large New York crowd was anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spike Sullivan
Spider Kelly
Palace Theatre
Lenox A. C
Spike
Sharkey
Kelly
Greyhound
Pacific
New York
Corbett Refuses Sharkey Fight in New York Talk
Tom O Rourke reported to Jim Corbett manager George Considine in New York that Corbett would not meet Sharkey and would instead fight Jim Jeffries after McCoy. Sharkey blasted Corbett accusing him of dodging a match while claiming readiness to face any challenger, including Jeffries, Maher, or McCoy, with Peter Maher awaiting a bout. Sharkey also fought Joe Robinson and prepared for a bout with George Byers as part of a busy schedule in the coast section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom O’rourke
Tom Sharkey
Palace Theatre
George Considine
Jim Corbett
New York
Corbett
Sharkey
O'Rourke
Considine
Jim Jeffries
McCoy
O’rourke
Frisco
National Club of
San Francisco
Jeffries
Peter Maher
Joe Robinson
George Byers
Boxing Gossip Signals Sharkey Seekers Tough Open Ring
The piece notes heavyweights may avoid Sharkey while he funds his own challenge to prove sincerity in a fight. It highlights Spider Kelly as a top lightweight prospect, outlines his career from San Francisco beginnings to key wins and losses, and mentions potential bouts and other boxing tidbits involving Mace, Jeffries, Root, Tracy, McConnell, Curry, Kelly, Lawlor, Downey, Leonard, Broderick, Hopkins, Dixon, and Green.
Mayor opposes brutal prize fight in Buffalo
Buffalo July 27 Mayor Diehl, weighing Corbett vs McCoy talk, says he supports boxing as a sport but opposes brutal prize fights. He would act to stop any disgraceful event in his jurisdiction, calling it morally harmful and bringing undesirable elements to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Corbett
McCoy
Diehl
Choynski Accepts Fall Bout With Sharkey Despite Heat
New York July 27 Joe Choynski told Tom O Rourke he will box Tom Sharkey in a 20 or 25 round bout at the Lenox Athletic Club in the fall regardless of any outcome with Alex Greggains in San Francisco next week He added heat kept him from facing Greggains now but a fall match would attract a larger crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joe Choynski
Alex Greggains
San Francisco
Tom O’rourke
Greggains
Tom Sharkey
Lenox Athletic Club
Choynski
O'Rourke
Sullivan Bernstein Bout Sought by Dowdell for NY Card
Matchmaker Jack Dowdell of the Greater New York Athletic Club says his club will offer strong inducements for a 20 or 25 round bout between Dave Sullivan and Joe Bernstein. If contracts are signed he expects to stage the contest within six weeks. Sullivan seeks a shot at Tommy White as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jack Dowdell
Greater New York Athletic Club
Dave Sullivan
Joe Bernstein
Dowdell
Sullivan
Tommy White
Lake Walden Games A U A U charges dropped
The Northeast A A U registration committee met to review the Lake Walden games on July 4. W A Pierce presented charges while John W Bowler defended the event. Pierce withdrew after being satisfied with the handling. The committee ruled the games were conducted openly with official sanction and entrants acted in good faith, leaving participants uncensured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtowne
Lake Walden
W. A. Pierce
John W. Bowler
Munyon's Dyspepsia Pellets Promised Cure All Stomach Woes
An old paragraph touts Munyon's Dyspepsia Pellets as a cure for indigestion and stomach troubles. It claims the remedy brings relief and the doctor is supposedly free from soreness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munyon
Phillies Sweep Washington in Doubleheader as Darkness Ends Game
Philadelphia wins both games against Washington with timely hitting. The second game ends in the seventh inning due to darkness with 6089 in attendance. Baltimore and Cleveland set to open a four game series here tomorrow, previously slated for Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Penn
Washington
Phillies
Baltimore
Cleveland
$1000 Invested in New Third Baseman for Senators
Philadelphia July 2 Earl Wagner invests $1000 in a third baseman Jud Smith a noted Eastern League star who will handle the hot corner for the Senators. Smith has played for Syracuse this season and earned renown for his fielding and batting in Eastern League cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Earl Wagner
Jud Smith
Sith
Syracuse
Quodys defeat Roses in 21 16 ball game
Firstport game sees Quod dys beat Roses of St John 21 to 16. Eddie Connolly lightweight champion of England shines at first base for the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firstport
Roses of
Bostes Champions Open Baseball Series in St Louis
The Bostes champions begin a three day series in St Louis marking the start of a major baseball event. Fans expect strong pitching and tight defense as teams aim for early momentum this season.
Browns Aim for Two Of Three At Home In St Louis
The Browns, despite injuries, hope to win two of three at home against troublesome opponents in St Louis. Today’s game at Music Hall starts at 4 45 with live electrical coverage bringing the field action to the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browns
St. Louis
Music Hall
Mounts Seek Battery Help as Everett Do Not Play Next Saturday
J P Shea 41 West Third Chelsea invites clubs for a battery securing position. Shea and Kelly have been successful as battery for the Mounts. Fred Tenney recovering at Rye Beach. hopes to join champions at St Louis next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Washingtons
Everett
J. P. Shea
West Third Street
Chelsea
Shea
Kelly
Indianapolis
Arlie
Latham
Hartford
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Fred Tenney
Rye Beach
St. Louis
Hall
Lynn
Oxford Club
Glenmere
Frey
Montreals
Providence
Jack Stivetts
von der Ahe
Mackenfuss
Circe Victorious in tight Manchester midsummer yacht race
The opening race of the Manchester Yacht Club midsummer series faced a dense fog and light southeast wind. Circe won in Class T despite Duchess breaking her bowsprit, while Little Peter led Class B with 1 41 11, Beatrice 1 41 38. Jitt won Class K with 1 48 33 over Sentinel 1 61 37. No starters in Class D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Manchester Yacht Club
Duchess
Nahant
Circe
Little Peter
H.moebs
Beatrice J. Cavanaugh
Beatrice
Jitt
W. O. Day
Sentinel
W. C. Monte
Ashumet
C. F. Bache
Hambinger
W. F. Bache
Sot
Ten Eyck for coach at Harvard rowing
Captain J. H. Perkins of Harvard 1888 crew and Peter Higginson captain elect of the 1899 crew visited Worcester with F. H. Bigelow as a Harvard rowing committee, seeking a capable watermanship teacher. They met coaches J. A. Ten Eyck of Wachusett Boat Club and E. J. Kerns, whose Worcester High School eight trained. The committee will consider their names at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
J. H. Perkins
Harvard
Peter Higginson
F. H. Bigelow
Bigelow
Rowing Committee
Harvard Gren
J. A. Ten Eyck
Wachusett Boat Club
E. J. Kerns
Worcester High School
Magnolia Hosts First Annual Tennis Tourney in Magnolia Mass
The Magnolia Lawn Tennis Association announces its first annual singles and doubles tournament for the week of Aug 1. The Magnolia challenge cup can become the owner after three years, not necessarily consecutive. Prizes include first and second in main and consolation events, with consolation open to all players who lose their first match. Entries due by 5 pm Aug 6 to secretary Harry L. Ayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia Lawn Tennis Association
Harry L. Ayer
Magnolia
Mass
Moynihan Remington Match Race Sparks Local Interest
The Moynihan Remington match race and a second Worcester bout on Aug 13 draw betting and spectator excitement as both riders bring strong followings. Boston entrants include Harvard relay trio Burke Warren Grant with plans for upcoming open handicap races and a Roanoke Club picnic at Lake Walden Aug 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jere Moynihan
Worcester
Allie’’ Remington
Fitchburg
A. C
Boston
Harvard
Tom Burke
Lester Warren
Dick Grant
Gideon Pierrie
Timothy McNamara
O’brien
Tom” Burke
Charlesbank
Warren
Roanoke Social and Athletic Club
Lake Walden
Boston College
Mullane
Tremont Temple Offers Free Doctor Services
Manyon's skilled doctors are at our service free at Tremont Temple and Ganyen's Remedies available at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manyon
Tremont Temple
Ganyen
Meet 15 Shim Cottage City Wheelmen Meet Opens
New Bedford hosts three days of midsummer wheelmen events in Cottage City. Chief Consul Sterling Elliott leads a 300-strong contingent arriving by official train as coasting games, aquatic sports, and a baked bean dinner unfold. A mixed program includes tandem runs, cycle races, and high-profile riders like Michael in planned matches across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottage City
New Bedford
League of American Wheelmen
Consul Elliott
Boston
League
Sterling Elliott
Elliott
Arthur K. Peck
Henry C. Nickerson
G. L. Swett
The
Elk C. C
G. E. Urann
J. Wallace Bragdon
Tigers
W. C. Whittemore
Dr. Collins
Mac
Stag
Fred St. Onge
Allston
C. A. Underwood
Jamaica Plain
A. W. Robinson
Major Taylor Wins At Asbury Park Track Meet
The Asbury Park national circuit race meet postponed by rain but held today drew thousands. Edouard Taylore paced by two pacemakers set a three mile track record for the venue in 6 minutes 16 3-5 seconds. Lefferson of Asbury Park won the final one mile professional handicap in a photo finish over J Fischer of Chicago. An Aug 18 meet was announced with a fifty pacemakers paced race as the headliner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Park
N. J
American Cycle Racing Association
A. A. Zimmerman
Edouard Taylore
Lefferson
Fischer
Chicago
James J. Corbett
Michael
IL. A. W
Brooklyn
L. Bennett
G. F. Young
Keyport
Nwowo
L. R. Jefferson
Ashbury Park
J. Fischer
Howard Mosher
New York
France
Bicycle notes and racing chatter from Cambridge
Eddie McDuffee trained ten miles at a 1 43 pace for a 20 mile match with Edouard Taylore this Saturday at Cambridge. Interclub series contestants include Press Co W C Story P F Logan D wi Thompson F E Meers and W K E OBrien with substitutes L W Ochs and G W Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie McDuffee
Edouard Taylore
Cambridge
McDuffee
Saturday Press Co
W. C. Story
P. F. Logan
D. Wi ‘Thompson
F. E. Meers
W. KE. O’brien
L. W. Ochs
G. W. Warren
Roslindale C. C
P. J. Meurer
Walter Kelly
Joseph Ham
W. E. Harding
C. J. Maiback
Gerry Mitchell
G. J. Ayer
New York
Linton
Michael
Shafer
Martin-Waller
Haverhill
Racing Board
A. W. Robinson
Racing Board For
New England
Cottage City
Waller
Martin
Martyn
The
Tiger
Dover Harness Meet Sees Larger Attendance and Controversy
The second day at Granite State Park features a larger crowd and a disputed ruling after Bowen, behind Etna Simmons, was removed from the track. Tom Marsh wins the 2:28 trot with the mare, while Peter Turney secures the 2:11 pace as two heats are dropped in the 2:17 event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh
Peter Turney
Delta
Finn Simmons
Bik
Simmons
Bowen-Marsh
Webb
B. A
Walker
Prudence
Conley
Miss Jefferson
Br. m. Ter
Leach Boy
B. G
Knapp
Roy K
Dore
Malacca
A. Trout
Duticline
Middleby
Rossoe, Jr
Fleetfoot
Folsom
Hinbert Wilkes
Dr. Wood
Riley
Csavines
Monopole
Jimmie
Rathburn
Gano Wilkes
Kent
Adaneiss le Lacky
Tallman
Colville
Palmer
Pidceecince & Dalto, Blk
Hanson
Tarrasch Triumphs In First Pillsbury Tie Match Game
In Vienna on July 27 Tarrasch won the opening game of the best out of four tie with Pillsbury. The match proceeds to determine the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Pillsbury
Tarrasch
Tug of War Match Set for Roanoke Club Rooms Saturday
The United Four and Independent tug of war teams are in prime form for a five minute heat contest to decide best two of three. The stake is 100 dollars a side with the best obtainable purse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Four
Roanoke Club
North Russell Street
Zola in Germany Seeks Interviews and Predicts French Decline
Hamburg report says Emile Zola arrived from London and met German officials but failed to interview Bismarck. He warned France is in decline and that forgers will be unmasked soon. He cited Dreyfus affair as pivotal and quoted Bismarck on French fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hamburg
Emile Zola
London
Bismarck
Gerlin
Hohenlohe
France
Cavagnac
Maitre Labori
French Republic
Dreyfus
Count von Arnim
Valuation of Boston Board Reports Substantial Gains
The booming board of principal and first assistant assessors finished its work yesterday and projects sizable increases in personal property. Real estate gains are estimated at at least 25 million dollars versus 33.6 million the previous year. Wards 7 and 2 show the largest gains with Ward 2 at 2.5 million. several other wards post good gains while South Boston wards show only slight increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Boston
Printers Choose Delegates at Syracuse Convention
The typographical unions across the United States and Canada elected delegates to the Syracuse convention. The International Union seeks constitutional revision and machine increase changes. In Boston the elected delegates were Bouret of the Globe Walsh of the Herald Tillman of the Herald and O'Leary of the book and job branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Syracuse
International Union
Eease
Boston
Messra. Bouret
the Globe
Walsh
The
Herald
Tillman
O'Leary
Book and Job Branch
Congressional Nominations Report for Sethane Indiana
In a concise congressional notice, Nomination details for Sethane Indiana and Judge W. B. R. Gardintegsthattesoust elgeiet are listed. The report outlines nomination steps, pending confirmations, and related procedural dates for the circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
W. BR. Gardintegsthattesoust Elgeiet—Sogge Wir
Fast Half Mile Race Highlights at Cleveland Meet
The July race day drew a large crowd and fine weather. Cresceus led in the 2:12 trot with a 1:04 half and 31 final, a tight battle with Tommy Eaton. Split Silk swept the 2:24 pace, while Gayton easily took the 2:18 trot heats amid strong field results and minor exhibition rifles noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Cresceus
Tommy Eaton
Silk
Hesperus
Gayton
Tommy Britton
Br. S
Byee Bell
Geers
Crescens
Ch. S
Ketcham
Octavia
B. m
Rugales
Pasonte
Saunners
Carlyle Crane
G. G
McDowell
Pat Watson
B. S
D. Wilson
Splan
Allerton
Kelly
B. G
Jamieson
Battleton
Alice
McHants
Major Chew
Henson
Mike
Greenaway
Bowery Belle
Lapham
Cienega
Andrews
Parnell, B. G
Spear
Honor the Bead Says Farewell to Michael Brown Hibernian Leader
Division 6 of Charles Town mourns the death of Michael Brown a long time Hibernian leader who served as president eight years and was a charter member and treasurer of Suffolk County He is remembered as a foremost champion of Hibernianism and a trusted adviser to the order's members Division 5 offers a tribute expressing sorrow and noting his instrumental role in building up the society and its principles The resolutions convey sympathy to his daughter and family signed by Division 5 and Division 6 officers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Brown
Charles+ town
Brown
Suffolk County
Division 5
General Brotherhood
Michael
Ur Bofly
Ishael
James J. Shea
Patrick O'brien
O. H
Denis O'Sullivan
Baie
H. William Wwiles
A. 0
Asvey
Hibernian
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McOy's Trainers
Doc Payne
Jack Fogarty
Kid's Brother
Spike and
Corbett Refuses
Point
Wyatt Earp
East
James Curtain
Rolling Mills
John Collins
Detroit
Bull” Collins
Bert Kinney
Frank Langham
Joe McClusky
Jack McGuire
Billy”’ Smith
Barber
Seattle
Jack Stewart
Ed Morrisey
Tacoma
Monahan
Reno
Nev
George Green
Coma
Cal
Spider
Gus Herget
Lon Agnew
Farge
Jack Everhardt
Tom O'Rourke
Jim Mace
Liverpool
Ons
Charley Goff
Long Branch
Eddy Hayes
Jack Jeffries
Jack Root
Chicago i
Tom Lansing
Parson Davies
Tom Tracy
Frank McConnell
Eddy Curry
Sammy Kelly
Coney Island
Jimmy Lawlor
Elwood McClosky
Lawlor
Danny McBride
Jack Downey
McBride
Mike Leonard
Tom Broderick
Yonkers
Pelican A
Billy Smith
the Post
Lenox
Jimmy Dever
Tommy Danforth
Mich
Joe Mullins
Eddy Connolly
St. John
Bob Allen
George V. Tuohey
Lake Walden Games
Mr. Pierce
Mr. Bowler
National League
Oston
Ieago
Louisville
Wanderers
Killen
Young
B. PO
Burkett
Ilds
Tebeau
O ' Wallace
O’connor
Blake
McCreery
E. F
McCarthy
Bowerman
Padden
Ely
Gatti
Rees
Wallace
Childs
Creiger
Donovan
McKean
Gaffney and Brown
Eis
R. B
Suehman
SEDER
Dvb
Gettman
R. F Wrigley
Domovan
Weyhing
Selbach
McFarland
Reitz
Delehanty
Lajoie
Weshing
Orth
Weytsing
Snyder
Connolly
R. B. PO
A. B. Cooley
C. F
Ereee
Douglass
Eee Delehanty
Seee O
Cooley
Ladle
Flick
Donohue
McGuire
Cross
Stenzel
Harley
ABR
Clarke
DicGbar i
Bes Keen
Hoy
Seeee
Decker
Icker
Sudhoff
Clements
Janes O' Hoy
Quinn
Wagner
Stouch
Dowling
Tucker
Eddie Connolly
Eelas
TEN Eyck
Magnolia Tennis Tournament
World OF Sport
Cottage City L.A. W
Nantasket Beach
Harry Black
Columbus Avenue
Biddie Baldin
Twig
Laurel
Marl Kiser
A. McFarland
Orlando Stevens
Arthur Gardiner
Bud
Herving City League Club
Taunton
C. H. Larson
Park Square
Michael Linton
Major Taylor
Bald
Cooper
Bicycle Notes
Etna Simmons
Dover
Zola
Germany
Kutnow
Lad
Kutner
L. TA J
Chambers Court
Boston Post
Kutnow Bros
Astor Place
New York City
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