MITTEN MATTERS Fight plans and boxing notes in Boston
Jackson asserts consistency in his stance on a Corbett bout with calls for a fight north of Mason and Dixon’s line or in Jacksonville. Frank Craig seeks Boston action and Paddy Golden is jailed in Chicago for attempted murder after a saloon hijacking. Professor Donovan sails for Europe. boxing clubs revive in San Francisco. local bouts and training tips fill the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Jackson
Corbett
Chicago
Mason and Dixon
Jackson
Jacksonville
England
California
Paddy Golden
J. C. Dalton
Robert Ross
Frank Craig
Harlem
Minneapolis
Bill Slavin
Boston
America
Bar Jackson
Jamaica
Christopher Buckley
Ross
Buckley
Harrison
Jimmy Lavelle
New York
Buffalo
George Siddons
Frank Erne
Yank Sullivan
Syracuse
Erne
Sol Smith
Professor Shaw
Tremont Street
Yale Harvard varsity and freshmen races split schedule
The Yale and Harvard crews will not race on the same day with the freshmen contest set for Wednesday and the varsity race Thursday evening. Friday brings the yacht contests with a late morning start. Crews trained, with Robert B. Cook guiding Yale and readiness noted for starts and faults.
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New London
Harvard
Yale
Varsity
Robert B. Cook
Naval Station
Salem Teams Sweep Football and Baseball Victories
Yesterday at Bridge street grounds in Salem the baseball team defeated Enterprise 7 to 1. The football match between A. O. H. of Salem and Irish Americans of Beverly ended with Salem 2 goals 6 points to 1 goal 3 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge Street Grounds
Salem
Enterprise
Beverly
Local Athletes Shine At Bridge Street Oval Games
Gloucester report notes 2000 spectators at Bridge Street oval games held under electric lights. All events featured local talent with no outside entrants, marking a strong community showcase of athletic skill.
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Gloucester
Mass
Athletic Club
Bridge Street Oval
Break Even Parade as Mullane Surprised
In a surprising turn a sixteenth run surged in a single inning raising hopes for Mullane and the parade. Elsewhere Pittsburg toppled Senators while the Giants faltered as the count delivered a tough loss.
Baltimore and Boston Face Off In Lopsided Morn’ Game
Two baseball games on Congress Street yesterday featured Baltimore and Boston. The morning clash ended 24 to 7 for Boston after a wild first inning with eleven hits and three homers, while Baltimore claimed a 9 to 7 victory in the afternoon. Stivetts and Mullane starred for Boston with strong batting, while Duffy and Long swung well for Baltimore.
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Congress Street
Baltimores
Boston
Bostons
Tony Mullane
Stivetts
Orioles
Mullane
Bert Inks
Long
Duffy
Tucker
Joe Kelley
McCarthy
Nash
Bannon
Ganzel
Lowe
Afternoon baseball game ends with Boston 9 Worcester 7
In a keen contest, McGraw blocked Nichols on a potential scoring play and umpire Emslie drew criticism for calls. Boston hitters Duffy Brouthers and Keeler and Laz Lowe and Long produced solid plate work despite four costly Boston errors.
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Baltimore
Muggsy McGraw
Nichols
Kelley
Lowe
Duffy
McGraw
Emsiie
Emslie
Bostons
Emalie
McMahon
Ash
Dan Brouthers
Keeler
Robinson
Long
Baseball Fragment Teems With Erratic Plays And fireworks
A chaotic game details misplays and lively action as Dan Brouthers drives in three on a booming hit plus errors and wild throws by Boston fielders. Lowe hits a homer for Baltimore while McGraw, Keeler and Tucker feature in base clutter and rallies. The final score is not stated.
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EU McGraw
Keeler
Olvenes
Brouthers
H Kelley
Reitz
Fee Jennings
Lowe
Kelley
Clarke
Stivetts
Brodie
Smith
McGraw
Mullane
Long
Duffy
McCarthy
Tucker
Bannon
Ganzel
Boston
Batimers
Jennings
Millane
Nash
Inks
Loog
Enningss
Routhers
Euislie
Baltimore
AB. N
Eer Kelley
Evess O Robinson
McMahon
AB. R. Pro
A. E
Sceeeeess
Esteees
Tackery
Piers
Seule
Ryan
Nigholes
Tsa
Boston Strets
Brouth
Ers
Robinson
Nichola
Um- Long
Lane
Tacker
pire—Emslie
Pittsburg Pirates Top Louisville in Doubleheader Close Game
In Pittsburg, the Pirates defeated Louisville twice. The first game ended with timely ninth inning hitting after bases were loaded. In the second, Knell replaced an injured Manafee as the visitors faltered, Killen shut them down, Lyons homered, and Buckenberger readied a protest over Umpire Stage ending the rain-delayed game. Attendance reached 3200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Penn
Pittsburgs
Louisvilles
Menafee
Knell
Killen
Colonels
Lyons
Buckenberger
New York
Cincinnati Beats Hawley's Team in Rough St Louis Tilt
The Cincinnati club scored early against Hawley's pitching with Breitenstein entering late. Halliday hit a home run as 2000 attended. final score shows Cincinnati ahead 15 to 4. Errors favored Cincinnati, with Hawley and Breitenstein sharing pitching duties.
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ST. Louis
Cincinnati
Hawley
Breitenstein
O’rourke
Halliday
Peitz
Dwyer
Vaughn
Brooklyn Beats Washington In Low-Scoring Tilt
In Washington on June 18 the Senators fielding faltered while Brooklyn capitalized on errors and hit hard. Brooklyn overcame a rough start with clutch fielding and strong batting to win 10 to 6 over the Senators in front of 2115 fans.
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Brooklyn
Washington
Senators
Mercer
Sullivan
Brooklyns
Merecer
McGuire
Stein
Kennedy
Daily
Phillies Triumph As Weyhing Shuts Down New York
In New York on June 18 Weyhing pitched effectively as Philadelphia won easily. Only the third inning produced scoring. Delehanty hit a home run. Attendance 3000. Final: Philadelphia 4, New York 1. Hits Philadelphia 6, New York 5. Errors New York 6. Batteries Weyhing Grady Meekin Farrell.
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New York
Weyhine
Phillies
Philadelphias
Delehanty
Philadelphia
Weyhing
Grady
Meekin
Farrell
Clevelands Beat Chicago as Rain Halts Sixth-Inning Tilt
In Cleveland on June 18 the Clevelands and Chicagos played a slow rain interrupted game, ending after six innings with Cleveland ahead 13 to 5. Attendance was about 2,000. Final line shows Cleveland 13 Chicago 5 with 2 errors for Cleveland and 3 for Chicago. Pitching credited to Young and Zimmer for Cleveland and McG and Schriver for Chicago.
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Boston
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Louisville
Philadelphia
Washington
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Chicago
Ste
St. Louis
Cincinnati
City
Clevelands
Chicagos
Cuomo
Dice
Young
Zimmer
Schriver
Haverhill Narrowly Beats Fall River in Extra Innings
In the New England League game at Haverhill on June 18, Haverhill led until the ninth inning but allowed Fall River to tie it. Lucid pitched well aside from a weak ninth, forcing a tenth inning. Final score 11 to 10 with 12 base hits each. Haverhill had 5 errors to Fall River's 9. Attendance 400. Lucid and Sweeney for Haverhill. Myers and Rollins for Fall River.
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Haverhill
Fall River
Lucid
Sweeney
Myers
Rollins
Bangor Eases Past Brockton In One Sided Tilt
Bangor defeated Brockton 8 to 0 in a baseball game played this afternoon. Highlights included Sharrett and Deady delivering running catches and strong work by both catchers. Attendance reported as 475 with Bangor totaling 12 base hits to Brockton's 6.
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Bangor
Brockton
Bangors
Brocktons
Sharrett
Deady
Local Match Result Sparks Scrappy Finish
The report notes a basketball clash featuring Brockton against Bangor with a final score and key players including Battersee Jay Hart Brockton and McCullough Flack, highlighting a tight outcome and standout performances.
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Rors
Bangor
Brockton
Battersee
Jay and
Hart
McCullough
Flack
Portland Triumphs in Wild Inning After Errors
Portland won in the first inning after two Flavin errors a wild pitch three singles and a Mahoney triple produced six runs. Kelley started then left due to wildness and a thunder shower paused play. Attendance 300 with Portland 9 Worcester 4 on base hits and errors.
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Portland
Flavin
Mahoney
McCarthy
McManus
Kelley
Worcester
Dolan
Hayes
Pawtucket Edges Lewiston Behind Errors In Ball Game
Lewiston committed errors and issued two bases on balls that helped Pawtucket win. Morse struggled while Pawtucket produced four hits and benefited from two base hits off Ferson. Attendance 300. Final tally shows Pawtucket with four base hits to Lewiston's ten and six errors for Lewiston.
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Lewiston
Pawtucket
Morse
Ferson
Morse and
Roach
Ferson and
Bergen
Providence Grays Triumph In Tight Home Game
Providence defeated Buffalo by a tight late game in the final home series contest. The Bisons struck first with a run in the fifth inning. In the seventh the Grays surged ahead with three singles, two errors, a wild pitch and five stolen bases to score five runs. Also results: Troy 9 Wilkes Barre 9 and Syracuse 12 Binghamton 3.
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Providence
Buffalo
Bisons
Grays
Massachusetts Avenues Defeat Shawmut Chapels 53 to 13
At Franklin Park yesterday Massachusetts Avenues beat Shawmut Chapels 53 to 13. Batteries were Jones and McQuaid for the winners and Kelley and Clarkson for Shawmut. Norfolk Brewery employees played Van Nostrands in seven innings, Norfolk 26 Charlestown 4.
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Franklin Park
Massachusetts Avenues
Shawmut
Jones
McQuaid
Kelley
Clarkson
Norfolk Brewery
Charlestown
van Nostrands
Norfolks
New Bedford Defeats Brown University In Tight Ball Game
New Bedford beat Brown University in a fine ball game with Sexton pitching for New Bedford and Russell for Brown. Hits were 5 for New Bedford and 4 for Brown, with 6 errors for each side. Batteries were Sexton and Stewart for New Bedford and Russell and Lang for Brown.
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New Bedford
Brown University
Sexton
Russell
Browns
Brown
Eooscoeee
Stewart
Lang
Welch's Nine Defeats Elliot's In Cambridge 23 to 7
Welch's nine won against George Elliot's team in Cambridge with a 23 to 7 score. Western and Dudley kept the mound for Welch while BH Sibley and F Sibley pitched for Elliot.
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Welch
George Elliot
Cambridge
Western and
Dudley
BH. Sibley
F. Sibley
Elliot
Beacons of Waltham lose to Mt Washingtons of Everett
A large crowd watched yesterday afternoon as the Mt Washingtons of Everett defeated the Beacons of Waltham by seven to four in an afternoon game.
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Everett
The
Beacons of
Waltham
Mt. Washingtons
Beacons
Emmets Triumph In Hottest Gaelic Football Match
The Emmets of Chelsea defeat the Exiles of Brookline on Exiles grounds in an hour long clash. Emmets led at halftime and held off Exiles scoring attempts with strong defense. Referee O Hignins declared the Emmets winners amid observer dispute over the better team. Players list shows Exiles and Emmets names. Match signals intent to play again July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaelic Athletic Association
Emmets
Chelsea
Brookline
Tigers
Exiles
M. J. Kenny
John Moran
B. Quigley
W. F. Butler
Patrick Kenny
M. Dolan
James Boies
Henry Boies
Patrick Conway
Charles Hickey
M. Higgins
Martin McEnerney
William Kenny
M. Fleming
Thomas Hanley
Patrick
Fuller to Meet Hovey in Massachusetts Championship Final
Day two of the Massachusetts championship at Longwood courts featured key matches. Reed defeated Thomas, Fuller rallied past Reed to set the final against Fred Hovey, with Hovey and Fuller to meet in the final this afternoon.
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Massachusetts
Longwood Courts
Reed
Thomas
Keyes
W. Jones
Fuller
Fred Hovey
Hovey
W. K. Shaw
G. F. Brown, Jr
A. F. Fuller
G. L. Wrenn
S. D. Reed
R. C. Thomas
A. F. Puller
F. H. Hovey
L. E. Ware
William Jones
Mystic Rages Seven Heats in 2:40 Race Disappointment
Mystic Park opened trotting season with 3500 spectators despite poor railway access. The 2:10 pacing race was canceled for lack of starters. Paul gave an exhibition mile in 2:14 1-4. Brown Lace won the 2:40 class after a seven-heat race, with Jim Golden replacing the late driver. Brown Lace is a five year old horse owned by Crestland Farm, Long Island.
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Medford
Mystic
Mystic Park Association
Paul
Schoolmarm
Jim Golden
Smith
Golden
Proteine
Cephas
Brown Lace
Sid McGregor
Crestland Farm
Long Island
N. Y
Thoroughbred results from Morris Park racing card
First race five furlongs Armitage wins Trevelyan second Wah Jim third time 1 00. Second race one mile Peter the Great wins Ornus second Beldemere third time 1 41 44. Third race Debutante stakes five furlongs Lula filly wins New Eden second Liza third time 1 01. Fourth race five-eighths Long Island lightweight handicap Comanche wins Herald second time 1 41. Only two starters. Fifth race five and one half furlongs Havooc wins Dolabra second Maretti third time 1 08. Sixth race one and one eighth miles Star Actress rae Antipode second Del Nort third time 1 58.
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Morris Park
N. Y
Armitage
Trevelyan
Wah Jim
Peter the Great
Ornus
Beldemere
Lula
New Eden
Liza
Comanche
Herald
Havooc
Dolabra
Maretti
Rae Antipode
del Nort
Vigilant Yacht Docked in Glasgow for Fitting and Trials
The Vigilant rests at Henderson's shipyard under a shed, delayed by using racing spars as a temporary bulkhead on the Ethiopia after a collision. Valkyrie awaits completion, with plans for more sail area, as Scots press praise and compare British and American yacht designs for a potential season showdown.
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Glasgow
Vigilant
Henderson's
Ethiopia
Valkyrie
Glasgow Mail
Britannia
Satania
New York
Beverly Club Opens Open Sweepstakes Race at Monument Beach
The Beverly Yacht Club began the sailing season with an open sweepstakes race off Monument Beach in a southwesterly breeze. Eight boats contested the second class, seven the third, and eight the fourth with Lawley knockabouts prominent in the fourth. Winners were Mist in the second, Nobska in the third, and Turkey in the fourth, with times 1h 35m 28s, 1h 18m 24s, and 57m 31s respectively. One minor accident noted as officials awarded the prizes.
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Monument Beach
Bevrly Yacht Club
Lawley
Herreshoff
Mist
George H. Lyman, Jr
Nobska
A. A. Beebe
Turkey
Charles
Dennison
Buzzard's Bay
W. Lloyd Jeffries
Mr. Emmons
Herbert H. Carruth
Boston
Fanny Davenport Mascot Wins Regatta in Plymouth
In Plymouth on June 18 the Fanny D., named for actress Fanny Davenport and owned by Melbourne McDowell, won the second class. The Future, owned by W. L. Whitman, won the first class. the Vigilant, owned by A. M. Watson Jr., led the third class. the Solitaire, owned by S. P. Thresher, led the fourth class.
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Plymouth
Fanny D
Fanny Davenport
Melbourne McDowell
Future
W. L. Whitman
Vigilant
A. M. Watson, Jr
S. P. Thresher
Tennis Results From West Somerville Nevermis Club
The Nevermis sitt Tennis Club of West Somerville concluded a weekend tournament with doubles semis Thayer and Walker over Lacount and W Wallace 6-? 6-2 and Gray and Stebbins over Savage and Libby 6-6 6-5 6-6. In finals Thayer and Wallace beat Gray and Stebbins 6-1 6-1. Singles saw Walker beat Stebbins 6-1 6-2, Garcelon 6-0 6-1, Thayer default over Sellick, with Garcelon 6-0 6-2 over Leavers in semis and Thayer 6-3 1-? over Walker, and Thayer winning the final 6-4 6-0 7-6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevermissitt Tennis Club
West Somerville
Thayer
Walker
Lacount
W. Wallace
Gray
Stebbins
Savage
Libby
Wallace
Ledvers
Garcelon
Sellick
Leavers
B A A Games on Irvington Oval Highlight Close Contests
The Boston Athletic Association meet at Irvington Oval drew a small crowd for a day of spirited events. Notable results include W F Garcelon and H A A victories in the 120 yard hurdles and a series of close races in the 100 yard dash handicap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Athletic Association
Irvington Oval
T .E. Burke
South Boston
G. A. Gane
Leominster
Lis
W. BE. Waterman
Malden High School
Gane
Waterman
Garcelon
Hersey
Rowe
Ww. A. Gane
J. C. Rice
J. Boardman, Jr
D. H. Lonergan
T. F. Keane
J. M. Jackson
M. C. Allen
Lonergan
Boardman
W. A. Heckman
M. J. Doyle
J. J. Crowley
A. M. Remington
G. C. Chaney
Barge Race Upholds Princeton Victory On Mystic River
The Princeton Boat Club won a twelve oared barge race on the Mystic River amid rough water and wind. The Bartons of West End finished second with Oaklands third and East Bostons last. About 2000 spectators watched as Princeton led from early in the race and finished about nine boat lengths ahead.
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Princeton Boat Club
Mystic River
Bartons
West End
Princetons
East Bostons
Oaklands
Chelsea
Bartens
Councilman Rourke
The
Barge Association
W. H. Cuddy
Thomas J. Murphy
James T. Sullivan
Globe
Frank Hilley
White
McCarron
Whitehall
Rourke
Jeanette
Mass Yacht Club Races Open Under Satisfactory Conditions
Massachusetts Yacht Club held open races yesterday with large boats starting late as Vesta steamed past Nahant to the judging line. The fleet of eager flyers with spinnakers set pressed toward the starter gun amid calm seas and steady winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Yacht Club
Vesta
Nahant
Mosquito Fleet Hosts Open Fifteen Foot Race
The Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club held an open race for fifteen foot yachts off the club house at 10:30 A M amid light southwest wind. Spook won the race over Kismet by 35 seconds after a daytime duel. Princess led early then held final to win the five mile course in 1 01 16 with Tantrum taking second and third. Cora Dunn capsized near the pumps. three men rescued by Morris Smith George Anderson and John Solothermann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club
Corse
Katy
Tantrum
Princess
Cora Dunn
Neponset
Morris Smith
George Anderson
John Solothernmann
Ranger
Kismet
Spook
Borden
Oriole
Infantry Outshoot Sailors at 200 Yards in Attleboro Contest
In a marksman contest at the State range Attleboro Light Infantry Company I Fifth Regiment M V M defeated Naval Brigade Company D by forty two points at 200 yards. Infantry totaled 255 to Naval Reserves 213. Scorers included Lieutenant George H. Sykes and BE. B. More.
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Attleboro
Attleboro Light Infantry
Naval Brigade
George H. Sykes
BE. B
Britannia and Satanita Race Incident at Cinque Port Regatta
The Britannia and Satanita sailed in the Cinque Port regatta from Dover Bay. The race covered forty four miles with two laps around South Hands Head light before 2:30 when the Satanita’s backstay failed and she was towed to Dover and docked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dover Bay
South Hands Head
Dover
Lost or Rescued Aboard Capsized Yacht Near Southampton
A capsized cat rigged yacht was found in Shinnecock Bay near Southampton. Owned by Captain Nelson Burnett, it had been hired by unknown parties and their fate is unclear. The sail was set, suggesting the craft was underway. no bodies have been found ashore and rescuers hope occupants were saved by a passing vessel.
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Southampton
N. Y
Shinnecock Bay
Nelson Burnett
Mercy petition grows for Erastus Wiman on Staten Island
A circulating petition to Justice Ingraham on Staten Island pleads mercy for Erastus Wiman. About fifty residents have signed, with expectations of thousands more once Wiman faces sentencing.
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New York
Ingraham
Staten Island
Erastus Wiman
Wiman
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M. Coleman
W. Coleman
B. Doherty
Tommy Farren
J. Gallivan
DL. Donovan
J. Powers
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H. Riley
George McQuillan
J. Farley
J. Kelley
N. O’brien
William Quinn
George Mason
P. Kenney
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