Briggs Fights Corbett to Full 10 Rounds in Boston Bout
In a crowded Grand Theatre the world featherweight champion Young Corbett outpointed Jimny Briggs after ten hard rounds under Queensberry rules. Briggs displayed a fearless, tactical duel and earned praise for going the limit, as Corbett won on points with a clever, relentless attack.
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Jimmy Briggs
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Queensberry
Bill Daly
Mving
Steve Mahoney
Terry McGovern
Tony King
Johnny Fitzgerald
Matty Baldwin
Billy Griffin
B. H W. Benton
Rob Roy
Free Clinic Opens at Tremont Street Boston
Free medical aid for the sick will be offered this week at 3604 Tremont Street Boston from 9 to 10 AM daily except Wednesday. The service is free of charge and aimed at helping those in need during morning hours.
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Tremont Street
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Extraordinary diagnosis cures many diseases by Liverpool clinic
The ad touts Dr. Liverpool at 3601 Tremont Street offering free consultations and instant disease location without examination. It lists thousands of cures across conditions from rheumatism and neuralgia to dyspepsia, bronchitis, diabetes, Bright's disease, and more, claiming extensive success in Boston and urging visits at Tremont Street.
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Liverpool
Tremont Street
Boston
Bright
Corbett Briggs Prizefight Round by Round Report
The article details the Corbett vs Briggs boxing bout in a round by round recap. Round 1 features exchanges to the head and body with Briggs taking the frame. Round 2 sees Briggs control with jabs to the head and body and strong rights to the jaw. Round 3 continues with Briggs landing to the head and stomach as Corbett counters with body shots and uppercuts. Round 4 shows continued exchanges with blows to the jaw nose and kidneys as Briggs maintains momentum.
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Pion
Corbett
Briggs
Chelsea
Schoolboy golfers shine in Greater Boston interscholastic match
Nearly thirty junior players contested the opening round at Clyde Park for the Greater Boston Interscholastic Golf Association championship. Scores under 90 qualified for the main event with Percy Gilbert and A E Low tied at 84 leading the field, as rounds progressed toward tomorrow’s 36 hole final.
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New England States
Percy Gilbert
Cutler’s School
Newton
A. E. Low
Brockton High School
Gardiner Root United for Fort Erie Light Heavy Title Fight
The 20 round light heavy championship between George Gardiner of Lowell and Jack Root of Chicago is set for July 4 at the International Athletic Club Fort Erie. Expected purse is 7500 with a diamond medal, plus a share of receipts and film rights.
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George Gardiner
Lowell
Mass
Jack Root
Chicago
International Athletic Club
Fort Erie
Gardiner
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Buffalo Jerseys Triumph in Buffalo Jersey City Clash
In a reported matchup at Buffalo Jersey City, Buffalo wins 3 to 2. Baltimore beats Worcester 8 to 7 in the same round, while Toronto did not play. Page 8 covers other sports.
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Jersey City
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Worcester
Toronto
Reliance Wins in Heavy Weather Newport Race
In stiff easterly winds and choppy seas a 380 mile Newport course test, the new cup yacht Reliance defeated Columbia and Constitution by crossing the finish line four minutes nine seconds ahead of Columbia and four minutes 58 seconds ahead of the Constitution. Captain Barr steered Reliance to hold a weather berth and widen the gap on the run home as the old cup defender Columbia surged to challenge. The race, first of a New York Yacht Club series, drew strong winds and rough seas with testing gales.
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Cornelius Vanderbilt
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Lipton to See Reliance in New York Visit
Sir Thomas Lipton spent June 29 aboard the Hunn at Sandy Hook and said heavy weight would be removed from the challenger during tuning up. He would meet Reliance Thursday and plans to watch the Newsport races with Captains Wringe and Bevis, returning Friday. Roosevelt promised to attend the international cup races. Lipton also noted a crane presented by Jack Wilson aboard the Brin to help lift the cup.
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Sir Thomas Lipton
Sandy Hook
Thomas
Newport
Newsport
Newsport Thursday, and Will Return On Fritsday. Captain Wringe
Shamrock NL
Bevis
Shamrock S
Sir Thomas
Larchmont
Cluste
Roosevelt
Jack Wilson
Shamrocks Race Prevented by Gale at New York Cup
The proposed Shamrocks race was nullified by a northeast gale with rain and fog over the course. Sir Thomas and other yachtsmen expressed disappointment as even the Horse shoe offered little protection. Instructions remain for tomorrow and future fair days.
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New York
Sir Thomas
Wringe
Bevis
Clara's Protest at Kiel Overruled in Yacht Race
June 22 Kiel. The protest by Herr Guilleame owner of the Clara against the British schooner Cicely for carrying one anchor instead of two under German rules was overruled. Cicely won the race by three minutes, angering British yachtsmen who call the protest unsportsmanlike. If upheld, British boats would likely skip Kiel next year.
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Herr Guilleame
Clara
Cicely
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