When He Dons the Mits It Is That of a Demon
WHITE PLAINS, N. Y., June 2. Bob Fitzsimmons discusses mercy toward John L. Sullivan after a friendly bout. A postman watched the exchange and notes Sullivan’s fearsome glare and power, while Fitzsimmons weighs risks to his own safety and reputation. The piece also covers other boxing chatter, match prospects, and rivalries in New York boxing circles.
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Boston Victory Ends Stunning Baseball Rally
Boston clung to an 8 to 6 win over Brooklyn after a late ninth inning rally that saw Klobedanz foul out, Daub falter, and Long, Duffy, and Stivetts push the visitors to the brink. The crowd waited while Griffin misplayed a crucial fly, but a timely hit by Stivetts sealed the improbable Boston triumph.
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Posney Outfitters Firm Leads in Local Baseball Contest
The Brooklyns surged to a late lead as Griffin scored on an Anderson grounder, and Daub sparked a Boston rally with three hits. Stivetts, Lewis, and Griffin mixed errors and timely hits through seven innings, but Boston prevailed in a dramatic ninth with bases loaded and Daub unable to deliver.
Muldoon Predicts Sullivan Could Beat Fitz in Rematch
Muldoon grows more confident in Sullivan with each day. He says Sullivan would still be champion if properly cared for and could win a finish fight with Fitz. Sullivan weighs 248 pounds after supper and Muldoon insists two born fighters would meet if they fight.
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Boxing Gossip Promises Twenty Round Showdown
Billy O'Donnell of Memphis and Eddy Curry of New York are matched for twenty rounds on July 2 at South Beach Staten Island. The bout is expected to be spectacular as both fighters are clever in ring tactics. Curry’s recent New York form has boosted his stock and some judges see him as a possible champion at featherweight. O'Donnell is a cracker-jack boxer who handles both hands superbly.
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Griffo Beats Substitute Lavigne Fight in Six Rounds
In Philadelphia on June 28 Kid Lavigne failed to appear at the Arena for his fight with Griffo. Martin Judge of the city stepped in to face the Australian, who won after six rounds.
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Hillyard Tops Coop er for Wimbledon Ladies Title
Mrs Hillyard defeated Miss Cooper 6-7 7-6 6-2 to win the singles. Semifinal hero Doherty from Cambridge overwhelmed champion Baddeley 6-3 6-0 6-3 to advance, then beat Eaves 6-3 7-6 2-0. Doherty set up a final with champion H E Mahoney.
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Regional Scores From Various Matches
Springfield vs Wilken Barr 13 to 7 Taunton Brockton 6. Lancaster Athletics 9 to 1 New Bedford 4 Pawtucket 3 Rochester Toronto 6 Rochester Newport 9 Fall River 1 Portland Lewiston 17 Portland 1 Richmond Newark 4 Richmond 3 Hartford Reading 5 to 4 Norfolk Paterson 4.
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Wind and rain topple churches in Cordele area
A storm swept through Cordele Georgia causing damage to two Methodist churches with a wind torn down tower and substantial structural harm. Local emergency crews report fallen steeples and debris across streets, no injuries noted. Authorities assess the damage and coordinate rebuilding efforts.
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Fluke Boston Victory Over Brooklyn In Ninth Inning
Boston barely defeated Brooklyn 8 to 6 as Daub drew bases loaded and Stivetts dropped a routine fly in short center allowing two runs. The Bridegrooms played loosely and deserved defeat, making the win a narrow, chance outcome rather than a solid team effort.
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Brooklyns Tie Game As Runs Come Late
Yesterday's matchup saw the Brooklyns tie Brooklyn in the final innings with seven of twelve hits coming in the last three frames. Lewis held in relief, Stivetts covered a bag, and Yeager and Stivett faced fielding miscues that allowed the tying runs. Daub pitched well for Boston despite Lowe’s injury leaving the club needing a new infielder.
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Trustworthy Cure Claim for Blood Poison Promises No Charge If Fails
An advertisement touts a guaranteed cure for primary secondary or tertiary blood disease. It offers home treatment with railroad and hotel paid if needed, and no charge if not cured. The firm claims vast capital behind an unconditional guarantee and provides a mysterious address in Illinois.
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New York Routs Orioles as Davis hits decisive homer
New York jumped to an early lead in the first inning aided by an error and two singles. Davis belted a home run to seal the win over the Orioles. Pond relieved in the second, yielding only one hit to the Giants. Jennings suffered a head injury after a hard line drive, forcing him to retire. Cleveland defeated Pittsburgh 12 to 2 with strong hitting against Killen and an attendance of 1200.
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Phillies Beat Washington In Exciting Openers
Philadelphia defeated the Washington team in a well played game. The visitors fielded superbly and hit well but could not match the Phillies in key moments.
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Brooklyn 3:30 lineup notes and early New York game outlook
Brooklyn features Klobedanz and Kennedy as pitching options with Tenney out sick and may miss New York games. Yeager at short improves defense while Bergen is still sore and may catch later in the New York series. Budgets and prep detail fitting a high tempo season start across several pitchers and fielders with expectations for Seymour and Stivetts.
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Chicago Telephone picks Robert T Lincoln president pro tem
The Chicago Telephone Company directors elected Robert T Lincoln to serve as president pro tem with full powers, effective July 14. Lincoln will assume all duties of the presidency during the interim appointment.
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