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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1893
Page
3
In New Orleans Austin Gibbons of Paterson N J defeats Mike Daly of Bangor Me after a grueling 34 round battle. Both fighters weighed 135 pounds as crowds watched a long fight with Gibbons advancing late and Daly sustaining heavy blows.
The thirty-first round opened as Gibbons waited for a clear opening and landed with force. His final blows felled Daly, who collapsed amid the cheering crowd.
Austin S. Gibbons, born August 19 1870 in Patterson New Jersey, faced frequent weight struggles and fought across the United States and England. His notable bouts include wins over Lake Clark George Young Jem Lyddy Jem Leahy Frank Moore Jack Kenny Mike Cushing and Andy Bowen plus a protracted victory over Bowen in New Orleans and a disputed loss to Jack McAuliffe in Hoboken.
Mike Daly from Bangor Maine aged 31 emerged as a top lightweight contender between 1883 and 1890. He fought a series of notable bouts including draws with Tom McManus and Jack McAuliffe, victories over Marcellus Baker Joe Donovan Ed Kelsey and Jim Dwyer, and a high profile sparring session halted by police in Music Halls. Daly pursued a finish at 133 pounds but Jack McAuliffe repeatedly declined to fight him.
The much anticipated match at Crescent City Club pits Bob Fitzsimmons against Jim Hall with a $40,000 purse and a legend near Corbett level at stake. Boston buzz centers on $30,000 already wagered, more to come, as ringside reports stream from New Orleans to John A. Andrew Hall. Hall favored by some, yet backers back Fitzsimmons. Bob’s camp eyes the prize amid brisk betting and local training notes.
A telegraph wire from the ring side in New John A. Andrew Hall details every round of the three test between Lob Fitzsimnitus rim fall. Doors will open at 8 50 and entry built to the corner.
Results from Guttenburg N J show six races with winning horses Onyx Jersey Lass filly Sir George Florimor Oxford Climax and Lucy Clark. Betting odds list favorites and outcomes with times and positions and include Guttenburg Entries on Wednesday with multiple horses and odds across six races.
Special to the Post lists race results from Gloucester with winners in each heat. First four and one half furlongs saw Arizona taking first, Cloverdale second, Sue Ryder gelding third. betting prices noted. Subsequent races crowned Majolica, The Nun, Come to Taw, Endora, and Belisarius among others, with times and betting odds.
Five race card results from Ivy Orry meet on March 7 listing first place horses and times for each event. First race five furlongs False B Register Athalena. time 1:07. Second race four and one half furlongs Charlie Wilson C O D Vance. time 1. Third race half mile Sir William Lay Bird Minora. time 53. Fourth race three quarters Gonzales Play or Pay Pelham. time 1:23. Fifth race seven furlongs Jim Dunn Bing Leo Pelham. time unavailable.
Concord report from the Merrimac River trotting race this afternoon shows a $500 match for best three of five heats. Honest Ben defeated by Home Rule with slowest times. best time recorded at 1:11. Judges were A. C. Loud G. W. Chase and G. L. Theobald. Starter was F. H. Bartlett.
General Paine unveils a new steel racing boat designed for high speed. At about 85 feet waterline and 120 feet overall, with 22 feet 6 inch beam and 18 feet 6 inch draught, the craft uses a hollow fin keel and a movable centreboard to gain lateral resistance. The hull features a sharp bow and V-like waterlines, lighter yet strong construction, and experts forecast strong performance as styles and weights are optimized.
Mary Sullivan aged 50 died at City Hospital from injuries sustained when she fell down a flight of stairs at her home 216 Highland jot last Friday.
New York March 7 The spring meeting of the National League opened at the Fifth Avenue Hotel with focus on the schedule. If approved games run April 27 to Sept 15 across Eastern and Western clubs. A pitching rule change to move the pitcher closer was debated with a possible five foot compromise.
New Haven March 7 The Yale baseball nine was measured for uniforms with Pitchers Lauder Warner Davis Carter Catchers Greenway Kensie Jackson First base Stephenson Second base Hedges Shortstops Harvey Arbuthnot Third base Austin Out field Bigelow Beall Bliss Murphy not measured, fueling talk he may join Law School nine though eligible. Murphy declines to state plans.
Bartingron Vermont March 7 Today's municipal election gives Democrats control of the city government for the first time since 1875. Mayor Hazelton is re-elected, along with three of five aldermen. Ward results show Republicans in Wards 1 and 2 and Democrats winning Wards 3 4 and 5 with aldermen J J Shea E E Davis H J Gutchell J E Burke and J B Henderson. The council will be six Democrats to five Republicans with Hazelton's vote tipping the balance.
Attleboro March 7 James Ellis a likely tramp was fatally stabbed by a companion in the town’s south woods near a hut where several men lived Ellis refused to enter the hut and the assailant fled Deputy Sheriff Brown planned a night search but capture was uncertain Ellis was taken to the almshouse and lay dying with the knife wound near the second rib piercing the pleural cavity.
John Buckley aged 41 was found dead in his room at 50 Everett Street by his son at 10 oclock last night. Dr Sweeney pronounced heart trouble as the cause of death.
Maud notes the cake has been elegant and awful in turn. This is the third attempt that may determine whether she can be considered an expert. Harry suspects the cake is rubber and tastes off in Harper's Bazar.
A witty exchange from Vogue mocks marriage as a blend of fortune and independence. An older pair reflects on a wife with an independent fortune and a husband with a dependent stance, signaling social repartee of the era.
Photograph questioned by Pinksit as Wilberforce replies that hanging is too good for it. Vogue commentary adds sharp assessment, framing the artwork’s value and taste.
Third meeting of creditors in the George T. Durgin insolvency case will be held at the Court of Insolvency in Cambridge on May 25 1893 at nine in the forenoon. Creditors may prove claims and object to the assignee's accounts. William E. Hutchins is the assignee. Also an administrator appointment for Margaret A. Keith estate in Boston Suffolk. Demands must be exhibited and debts paid to David B. Keith Admr Boston March 6 1893.
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