This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1909
Page
10
New York march 4 Jim Jeffries suffered a sore toe delaying work for a day or two during his training and theatrical tour. He weighed not, but measurements show growth since his 1909 title win with notable increases in waist and neck.
Promoter chatter and fighter talks fill a Boston Post page as Billy Delaney bets $10,000 that Al Kaufman can beat Jim Jeffries, while Hugh McIntosh sails to New York to try to bind Jeffries and Johnson for a Sydney stadium show. Steps for a possible Johnson rematch and training notes from Boston follow.
Providence defeated Brockton 12 to 8 in a scoring game. The report lists Providence players and officials, with Mullen and Mallory noted among scorers and Cusick serving as referee.
Holmes and Galway of Boston won the second string and the match against Cole and Lucia of Lynn in a $200 purse. Holmes scored 1055 in 10 strings and Galway 923 for a Boston total of 1978 while Lucin and Cole totaled 195 and Lynn 195? Final: Boston 4026 Lynn 3964.
At Hot Springs Arkansas March 4 the Western brigade of the Red Sox including President John S Taylor Harold Danzig pitchers Arellanes and Wolters and outfielder Hooper reached town. Only Gessler and Ryan remain to report. Catcher Spencer arrived in good shape at 11 30 tonight and will begin practice tomorrow.
The report lists players named Harry in both squads and notes Danzig and Hooper among big performers. It mentions travel on the same train with Californians, seasickness on the Pacific crossing, and Brooklyn players facing rough treatment at a local resort.
George Edward Waddell known as Rube files for divorce in which he alleges his wife coerced two vicious dogs to attack him in Lynn Massachusetts leaving him seriously wounded and lacerated He claims the attack followed his threat to leave due to her associations He describes her temper as violent and ungovernable and notes she now resides in New Hampshire She is described as a former Lynn girl
The Madison A. C. faces the Notre Dame five of South Boston at Monument Trail in a league game. The Madison second team meets Craddock A. C. in the same program.
Tonight begins the Doves baseball year as Colonel George Dovey leads a party from the Hub for a three week stay in Augusta. Catcher Jim Ball and trainer Neary join the entourage along with war correspondents who will chronicle the preliminary season ahead of April 14 opening bell.
The traveling squad grows en route to Georgia as pitchers Tuckey Mattern and Bad Bill Dahlen join New York plans. Bowerman leads a Cincinnati group to Augusta, adding White from Chicago and other signings.
Arthur Duffey notes the Doves travel to Southern Pines with Jim Neary as trainer and a rested lineup. Crowds expect renewed speed and stamina, while other sports engage fans with swimming, baseball and boxing chatter surrounding Yale Harvard and Jeffries in nearby hubs.
Questions on stride measurement for Tom Longboat and others, who holds records for 2 to 10 miles, and who won a five mile invitational among Bellairs Lee Norris Ballard. Also asks about Marathon running status of Longboat, billiards player Hoppe, and a poker hand comparison.
Newton High plans a varied schedule under Coach Siddie Loughlin with Captain Donahue leading candidate pool. Manager Richardson arranged games against Needham Volkmann Allston Stone Rock Ridge Boston Latin Malden Everett Sophs Roxbury Latin Inglesh High Ballou Hobigand Thayer Academy Waltham Melrose Dorchester Brookline Cambridge Latin and more at Newtonville and nearby sites.
Nashville Tenn March 4 President Pulliam of the National league who has been visiting his sister for 10 days left today for Florida where he will stay five weeks and have an eye operation after his health improved.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.