Sullivan Fitzsimmons Bout Proposed for Brooklyn Card
John L. Sullivan and Bob Fitzsimmons may meet at Ambrose Park Brooklyn on July 5 for four or six rounds depending on Sullivan sparring. If rating by the press justifies a finish bout terms may be set immediately. Sullivan to receive a share of gate receipts.
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New York
Martin Julian
Bob’’ Fitzsimmons
Frank V. Dunn
Boston
John L. Sullivan
Fitzsimmons
Ambrose Park
Brooklyn
Sullivan
Sullivan Bouts Fitzsimmons a Chance to Prove Himself
John L Sullivan in White Plains declares he seeks no charity from Fitzsimmons and only a chance to show his brawn and skill. He criticizes Fitzsimmons for offering sympathy and promises to train hard with Muldoon while counting on self reliance. Sullivan notes his fitness improving and his day of training described.
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White Plains
N. Y
John L. Sullivan
Fat
Fitzsimmons
Fitz
Sullivan
New Orleans
New York
Boston
John
Muldoon
Billy
John L
Fitzsimmons Offers Spar For Charity Against Sullivan
Fitzsimmons says he will meet John L. Sullivan for four to six rounds as a charitable sparring contest. He insists he will not hurt Sullivan and fears harming his own popularity, while allowing Sullivan to finish him if he can.
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Sullivan
John
Boston
Red Beach
N. Y
Fitzsimmons
John L. Sullivan
Sarsaparilla touted as cure for stomach woes and blood purification
Advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as toning the stomach and purifying blood to cure indigestion and allow eating freely. It claims many have been cured and praises easy effective pills. The copy then shifts to boxing talk with a champion announcing retirement is final unless title danger arises.
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Hood
Corbett rules out rematch with Mitchell this fall
Jim Corbett said he will not fight again unless for the world title and only against the current holder if defeated. He noted Mitchell plans a comeback with $25,000 backing but insisted he will stay retired unless in a title bout and suggested other fighters as alternates. Corbett watched periscope pictures at the Boston Theatre with Baltimore players and reporters.
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Iam
America
Sullivan
Jim Corbett
Baltimore
United States
Charley Mitchell
Carson City
Jim
Mitchell
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Fitz
Brady
New York
Jacksonville
Boston Theatre
Boxing Gossip on Maher Sharkey Rematch Prospects
The article predicts strong earnings for Peter Maher in a November fight with Tom Sharkey after Maher’s improved showing in New York. It notes a decisive seventh round knockout possibility and mentions other boxing notes including Nick Burley and Billy Smith awaiting a 20 round Troy bout and Joe Mullins challenging Kid MacPartland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Maher
Tom Sharkey
Peter
Maher
New York
Sharkey
Nick Burley
Billy Smith
Troy
N. Y
Hyde Park furniture merchant cleared in bed theft report
The Post corrects a prior report that beds stolen from George W Drysdale of Chelsea were recovered at Tuckerman's furniture shop in Everett Square Everett. It states proprietor John H Tuckerman is respected. the mistaken link caused by misunderstanding.
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Post
Hyde Park
George W. Drysdale
Chelsea
Tuckerman
John H. Tuckerman
Everett Square
Selectman
Galtee More Wins Sandringham Cup at Sandown
Galtee More, the Derby winner owned by J Gubbin, captured the Sandringham Cup of 600 sovereigns at Sandown Park on day two of the summer meeting. Cortegar, owned by C D Rose, finished second. Ben Armine, owned by H T Barclay, won the second Clarence and Avondale Stakes worth 3000 sovereigns.
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London
Sandown Park
J. Gubbin
C. D. Rose
Cortegar
H. T. Barclay
Ben Armine
Steamships A wins the bet on Gaelic football challenge
The Boston Rovers captain challenged Division 40 for a July 6 game at Franklin Field for a $50 stake after a Decoration Day schedule dispute. Division 40 captain Kelliher claims the forfeit due to Boston Rover refusal. A meeting at the Post is proposed next Wednesday. The Garryowen club accepts a July 5 match against O Connell at the Division 20 field day with a $100 purse and a $100 side wager. forfeit by Garryowen expected.
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Boston Rovers
Franklin Field
Rover
Kelliher
Boston Rover
O’connell
Garry Owens
Cambridge
Garryowen
Boston Real Estate Offer Near Public Library Site
The Old Public Library Trust eyes the mid city site between three rail terminals and the Common and Public Garden for a major amusement development. Public shares offered at ten dollars each, with experts deeming it a solid investment.
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Boston
Old Public Library Trust
Saugus Racing Heats Conclude Amid Heavy Track
At Saugus yesterday two pacing and trotting events drew fair attendance on a heavy track. In the 2:30 pacing class Helena Duplex led most heats to win easily with Lucy Stokes runner up. Niano edged into second in the final heat. In the 2:15 trotting class Louis Victor led early but Dixie and Happy Lady moved ahead to place, with Louis Victor still first overall. track conditions impacted times, first heat clocking 2:15 1-4.
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Saugus
Duplex
Lucy Stokes
Niano
Louis Victor
Dixie
Happy Lady
My Lady
Helena Duplex
B. m
G. Grath
K. Foshner
Wilkes
R. Durland
B. G
B. Demarest
Fr. Turner
RF. Shannon
Spee Hes Eee Eager
B. H
M. Demarest
Seabeee
Brooklyn Philadelphia tilt yields steady rainfall of hits
In Brooklyn on June 25 the Brook lyn Philadelphia game produced constant hits from the third inning to the end. Both lineups swung freely as singles doubles triples and homers rained across the field. Philadelphia carried the advantage though the specific score is not listed.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Philadelphia
Baseball card style schedule for two leagues
National League games feature Baltimore at Boston New York at Washington Philadelphia at Brooklyn St Louis at Pittsburg Louisville at Cincinnati Cleveland at Chicago New England League matchups include New Bedford at Pawtucket Fall River at Taunton and Newport at Brockton.
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Boston
Baltimore
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Washington
New York
Pittsburg
St. Louis
A. E . Cooley
F. Ss
Ceces
Seer
Injoie
R . Seer
Ebeeesesnes
Boyle
Clements
C. W
Gillen
Wees
Sewer Eeseres
la Chance
Eeeee
Cincinnati
G. Smith
Grim
Lafole
Shindle
Louisville
Orth
Fisher
Chicago
Mahon
McMahon
McDonald
Cleveland
New Bedford
Pawtucket
Fall River
Taunton
Newport
Brockton
Senators Fall To New York In Doubleheader Opener
Mercer loses the first game as Swaim departs in the second inning while Rusi battles. errors by Rusi and Warner aid the Senators in generating runs. Attendance 11,200. New York leads 5 to 1. Warner and Wrigley hit two bases. Tiernan and Wrigley homer. Meekin starts the second game as McJames shines and Meekin is hit hard.
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Washington
Lynch
Als
PO. A
McJames
New York
AB E
Tucker
O’brien
Abbey
Davis
Joyce
Reilly
Demont
Wrigley
Maguire
O'Brien
Meekin
MeJames
Mercer
Swaim
Rusi
Warner
Senators
Tiernan
van Haltren
Holmes
Jay—Davis
Clark
Russe
Struc
A. E
R. Po
C.f Selbach
Mereer
Pittsburg
Smith, Lr
Louis
AB. PO
A. E. Turner
P.f
Hallman
Seeeseseess
Hartman
C.eseesess Douglass
Grady
Sally
Harley
C.f
Donahue
Louis St
Turner
Cross
Hawley
N Ferritt
Pitts
T. Louis
Ae Louis
Sheridan
American Wringer Co moves to Arch Street Boston
Our rapidly growing business consolidates two stores at 13 and 15 Broadway extension and 29 and 81 Cornhill into one large establishment at No 80 Arch Street Boston. The central shop in the shopping district displays Clothes Wringers Bissell Carpet Sweepers Washing Machines Mangles Garden Hose and Oil Stoves with prices from 1.25 and up. Repairs are a specialty and orders by mail or telephone receive prompt attention.
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Broadway
Cornhill
Arch Street
Summer
Franklin Streets
Washington Street
Bissell
The
Wringer Co
Boston
Mass
Telephone
St. Louis Beats Hawley as Baldwin Attacks Box Office
Pittsburg reporters note a quiet game with St. Louis hitting Hawley in bursts but not scoring. Mark Baldwin, who won a damages suit against President Von Der Ahe for false arrest, challenged the St. Louis share of box office receipts as 1,800 fans attended. Score not shown.
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Pittsburg
St. Louis
Hawley
Mark Baldwin
von der Ahe
Norfolk Beats Richmond On Poor Hitting In Richmond
In Richmond Virginia Norfolk defeated the home team 4 to 1 as Richmond failed to hit Plawmiller. Other results include Fall River 7 Taunton 2 and Lewiston 6 Bangor 3 in 10 innings.
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Min
Richmond
Norfolk
Fall River
Taunton
Lewiston
Bangor
Australians edge North Attleboro team in error-filled game
North Attleboro hosts Australians in a close 12 to 11 loss after a game marked by miscues. Batters from both sides produced runs with Over and McKay on the Australian mound pairing with Bannon and Beaumont in the field.
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North Attleboro
N. Attleboros
Ewers
McKay
Bannon
Four Teams Tie for Boston Amateur Title as Newcomer Crescent Juniors Debuts
The Boston Post Amateur Baseball League lacks a leader with four teams tied for first. Crescent Juniors debut today at Watertown Park against Vernons of Dorchester while Lafayettes face Young Americas at East Boston Athletic Grounds. Jubilee hosts North End Unions at South Boston and Franklins meet University Citys in Cambridge near Soldiers Field. games start promptly at 3 o'clock.
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Boston Post
Crescent Juniors
Watertown Park
Vernons
Dorchester
East Boston Athletic
Lafayettes
South Boston
Franklins
Charlestown
Cambridge
Tey
University
Soldiers’ Field
Fifth round in international women's chess tourney held in London
Eschwige defeated Stevenson and Field beat Thomas as Gooding overcame Forbes-Sharpe. Sydne toppled Hooke, Watson beat De la Vigne, Hertsch defeated Fox, Thorold beat Worrall, Rudge bested Muller Hartung, Finn drew with Bonnefin, and Sagan defeated Barry.
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London
Eschwige
Stevenson
Field
Thomas
Gooding
Forbes-Sharpe
Sydne
Hooke
Watson
de la Vigne
Hertsch
Fox
Thorold
Worrall
Rudge
Muller-Hartung
Finn
Bonnefin
Sagan
Barry
Big Day of Cycling Meets Planned for Independence Week
Boston hosts a large Independence Day cycling program at Charles River Park with amateur and pro events. Prizes range from 20 to 150 dollars across mile and tandem races. Lesna the French champion debuts, with plans to stage Lesna Shafer and Michael matchups.
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New England
Charles River Park
Charles River
Lesna
Chicago
Park
Ducker
Boston
Michael Lesna
Dave Shafer
Michael
Worcester Agricultural Park
John S. Johnson
Worcester
Track races headline at Charles River Park meet
Today features mile handicap amateur two mile open amateur two mile tandem handicap professional and mile open professional races at Charles River Park. Nat Butler versus Monte Scott duel best two of three for a $75 purse amid a $400 prize list and a 2:07 1-5 college record bid by Harvard’s W R Brinkerhoff paced by multicycles. Captain Rudolph Lauriks aims to break all unpaced amateur records from one to fifty miles after the meet. Exciting races expected this afternoon.
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Charles River Park
Nat Butler
Monte Scott
W. R. Brinkerhoff
Harvard
Rudolph Lauriks
Nantasket eyed for midsummer bicycle meet
Nantasket appears likely to host the Massachusetts division midsummer one day bicycle meet. Perkins and Pease work on arrangements at the beach. A Paris manager seeks to have Zimmerman in time for the grand prix de Paris.
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Nantasket
Massachusetts
Messrs
Perkins
Pease
Paris
Zimmerman
Grand Rapids
Mich
Hamilton-Kenwood Cycle Company
Boston
Elastic Tip Company
Revere Rubber Company
Boston Woven Hose and Rubber Company
Racing Board
Racing League of
France
Michael
Philadelphia
Wells Memorial B. C
Lowell
Riverside C. C
Salem
Massachusetts and
Commonwealth Avenues
C. F. Porter
Washington Street
J. M. Kelly
Swett Street
Milton Ray Chief of Police Faces Revocation Action
Milton Ray of the Revere police remains in office as Selectmen serve resignation notice and grant a hearing which the chief later declines due to no charges. The board plans revocation of his appointment at noon June 27, with debate over prosecutions for liquor sales and discussion to resume at the next regular meeting.
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Milton Ray
Revere
Vincent Farnsworth
Kimble
Chelsea
B. Dewing
Kimball
Hall
Tapley
Whiting
Yale Faces Bitter Shock After Cornell Wins Boat Race
New Haven residents reacted with shock as Cornell won the big boat race at Poughkeepsie. Yale had hoped to beat Harvard, buoyed by its 1900 crew, but Cornell led late and stunned supporters, leaving Yale crestfallen and plans for celebration canceled.
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New Haven
Conn
Cornell
Poughkeepsie
Yale
Harvard
Ithacans
Penn fans celebrate Cornell upset over Yale and Harvard
In Philadelphia on June 25 fans in Pennsylvania varsity circles hailed Cornell’s win over Yale and Harvard. The victory promises a chance to see a competitive row against Penn sylvania and Columbia when the three teams race next week.
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Philadelphia
Yale
Harvard
Cornell
Pennsylvania
Columbia
Beachmont Grammar School Graduation Evening
Beachmont Grammar School held its graduation in Parker Hall with essays by Florence Stockbridge readings by Ralph Angell Ruth Cate and Helen Cummings vocal selections by Helen Goodwin Lottie Elwell and Blanche Gay the salutatory by Edith Tourtellotte and vale dictate by Evelyn Cox diplomas presented by Mr Arthur L Cross. Class list includes Ralph Angell Ethel Angell Ernest Balcom Avis Bellows Olive Bellows Alice Boddington Grace Burns Ruth Cate Ethel Collar Evelyn Cox Pauline Crowell Helen Cummings Bertha Drury Lottie Elwell Helen Goodwin John Griffin Blanche Gay Harry Gordon Ethel Hall Edith Hall Nellie Hartford Ethel Littlefield Lizzie McCausland Alexander Murphy Andrew Nelson Jasper Palmer Maud Rankin Florence Stockbridge William Stewart Beulah Stowell Edith Tourtellotte Louise Tappan John Welch Henry Wescott Delia Yeomans.
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Beachmont Grammar School
Parker Hall
Florence Stockbridge
Ralph Angell
Ruth Cate
Helen Cummings
Helen Goodwin
Lottie Elwell
Blanche Gay
Edith Tourtellotte
Evelyn Cox
Alice Boddington
Bertha Drury
Arthur L. Cross
Ralph ‘Angell
Ethel Angell
Ernest Balcom
Avis Bellows
Olive Bellows
Grace Burns
Ethel Collar
Pauline Crowell
John Griffin
Harry Gordon
Ethel Hall
Edith Hall
Nellie Hartford
Ethel Littlefield
Lizzie McCausland
Alexander Murphy
Andrew Nelson
Jasper Palmer
Maud Rankin
New Great South American Kidney Cure Offers Fast Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cure. The remedy promises prompt relief of bladder and back pain in men and women, with immediate relief from retention. Sold by Geo Goodwin & Co., 36 Hanover St., Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GEO
Goodwin & CO
Hanover St
Boston
Salem Willows Opens Season with Morrison Steamer Trips
The Salem Willows season launches today with Morrison steamers making four trips daily from Pearson's wharf Atlantic avenue. Increased patronage has driven hotels to expand accommodations for large clubs church and picnic parties. The day outing costs only 26 cents, offering a two hour sail to the Garden in the Ocean.
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Salem Willows
New England
Morrison
the Willows
Baker’s Island
Pearson’s Wharf
Atlantic Avenue
Fourth of July goods at Lovell Arms Co store
The Washington street store of John P. Lovell Arms Co offers a large stock of Fourth of July goods at bottom wholesale prices. Located at corner Washington street and Cornhill the shop advertises the lowest prices for patriotic supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
John P. Lovell Arms Co
Cornhill
Patented L. W. Tuck Earphones Advertised in Park Square
Dr L W Tuck offers patent magnetic ear telephones described as the ear's equivalent of opera glasses, providing trumpet-like advantages without annoyance. Located Park Square, Room 40, operating hours 10 to.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Sq
Rates from Chicago to California via Santa Fe Route
The notice lists special rates from Chicago to California over the Santa Fe route for June 29 to July 3 with additional fare to Kansas City Denver Colorado Springs and other cities. Contact S. W. Manning general New England agent 332 Washington Street for details.
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Chicago
California
Kansas City
Denver
Colorado Springs
S. W. Manning
New Engle
Washington Street
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Hood’s
Tuckerman’s
Galtee
World OF Sport
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Victor
K. A
Rockport
Texas
Sovne ST Igent
A. Johnson
Johnson & CO
Custom House
National League
Buffalo
Syracuse
Springfield
Eessseseess
Scranton Eeeewes
Brockton Ee Ee
Newport Sereene Ee
NEW Yorks
Rock Bottom
Boston Cycle Co
Mt Paterson
N. J
Paterson
Athetics
Lancaster
Penn
Hartford
Scranton
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Toronto
Reading
New
CHESS
Big
Jimmy Michael
Bicycle Notes
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Bicyclist
Ray
Revere Selectmen
Beachmont
Deafii
L.W. Tuck
Trenton
Seth Thomas
T.amne
C. F. Porter & CO
Washington St
Savoy Hotel
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Benj. F. Stevens
Alfred D. Foster
WM. B. Turner
Sec’y
Cook Remedy Co
Masonic Temple
Ill
Hattie
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Bowser—Jameson
A. B. Jones
D. D
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Joliet, Ir
Annie E. Jameson
J. Newman & Sons
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