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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1904

Page

3

Canole Wins Over Sullivan In Bedford Boxing Showdown

At New Bedford Athletic Club Martin Canole defeated John L. Sullivan of Bellows Falls in a scheduled 15 round final. Canole's fast first round and smart counters kept Sullivan off balance until a left jab to the nose opened a cut and the bout ended when Sullivan’s damaged thumb forced his corner to toss in the towel.

Bedford New Bedford A.C Martin Canole John L. Sullivan Bellows Falls Canole Sullivan Kid Noonan Patsy Downey Martin Riley Jim Delworth Tommy King Kid Tuths Philadelphia

Sandy Ferguson Refuses to Enter Ring in Gloucester

In Gloucester March 7 Sandy Ferguson of Chelsea refused to box Walter Johnson of Philadelphia at the Gloucester Athletic Club after objecting to referee William J Pratt. Ferguson also balked at the gate receipts claiming the attendance of about 300 was inadequate. Johnson and Steve O'Donnell of Boston boxed eight rounds to ease disappointment. preliminaries saw Kid Carter stop Kid Lenny and Connelly beat Bea con in a six round exhibition.

Gloucester Sandy Ferguson Chelsea Walter Johnson Philadelphia Gloucester Athletic Club Sandy William J. Pratt Alexander McLean Mclean Pratt Chicago Johnson Steve O'Donnell Boston Kid Carter Kid Lenny Providence Thomas Connelly Charles Beacon

Boxing Gossip Sparks St Louis bout and future matchups

Boxing writer notes an upcoming St Louis card featuring Philadelphia Jack O'Brien against Mike Schreck, with plans for repeat bouts and possible clashes with Tommy Ryan and Twin Sullivan. Contenders from Chicago, Boston, and England are discussed, including Mellody, Corbett, Gans, Britt, and Jeffries, with various stakes and potential for cross-city events.

Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Free Sample Offer

Readers are urged to test Dr Kilmer Swamp Root for kidney liver and bladder troubles with a free sample by mail. The ad cites strong testimonials, notes hospital and doctor endorsements, and directs sending address to Kilmer in Binghamton New York, via the Boston Daily Post.

Post Swamp Root Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y Boston Daily Post

O'Brien Eyes Six Round Bout With Corbett After Schreck Fight

Philadelphia middleweight Jack O'Brien, set to meet Mike Schreck in Philadelphia, hopes to box ex-champion Jim Corbett in a six round bout after Corbett's theatrical season ends. A local club offered a $500 purse for a summer matchup in Philadelphia. Corbett plans to sign when possible. O'Brien may also pursue a bout with Bob Fitzsimmons. O'Brien weighs 162, aiming 158 for Schreck, believes he could reach 168 or 170 and still stay fast. His hands, though previously injured, are recovering and he asserts they are as good as ever.

ST. Lollis Philadelphia Jack O’brien Mike Schreck Corbett O’brien Gentleman Jim Quaker City O'Brien Bob Fitz Simmons Fitz Jim Ryan

Fifty Candidates for Dorchester High Baseball Team

Dorchester High held a heart to heart session with fifty candidates for the coming season. Sulli van returns as catcher while Captain Brayley and Barnstead will alternate pitcher and first base with Brayley likely to pitch in league games. Jack Wolff back at second. Clapp at third. outfield built from new players led by Lewis and Shorty Marawski. Manager Anderson sees no reason the team cannot win the championship.

Sherlock Dorchester High School Sullivan Brayley Barnstead Jack Wolff Clapp Lewis Shorty Marawski Anderson

Tufts' Three Athlete Typhoid Patients Recovering

Medford March 7 The three Tufts College athletes stricken with typhoid fever and pneumonia at Somerville Hospital are recovering. Frank L. S. Reynolds football player from Vernon Centre New York and Ralph E. Case track team member from Albany New York have both been discharged and sent home.

Medford Tufts College Somerville Hospital Frank L. S. Reynolds Vernon Centre N. Y Ralph E. Case Albany

Westminster man still in hospital after incident

Hugh H. Wellman 05 from Westminster Vermont remains hospitalized but out of danger. Doctors expect a full recovery in all aspects.

Hugh H. Wellman Westminster

Post and Herald bowlers clash in Chauncy alley match

The Post won two of three games against the Herald in a Newspaper league bout at Chauncy alleys yesterday afternoon. The Post led game one by five pins, lost game two by 47, and tied game three after two rolloffs to decide the winner. Johnson of the Post led with a 205 total.

A. A Medford Melrose Highlands Arlington Boat Club Gray Charlestown Hooth A I. Seopury Cole Dodge Crocker Gray Oe Curry Fowle Wellman Brooks Stevens St. Alphonsus Cambridgeport City Point St. Patrick's Fastames Boston Catholic Union Poo Ty Beatty St. Alphonsus Association ST. RS Nearl Brawley RS Graney Sullivan Cummings McDonald Po Curley Driscoll Fennes Beatty Ryan Jefferson Allers ST. Ee Eer Dimick Cresswell Brien U SS Orris Tc Dougal Nicholson McManus Geld McGrath Boston E. B. GC. Eae Valve Reddy Lynn McCann Walsh Mahoney Baldwin Carroll Scallop Flm Independents Tiger Roadsters Edmunds Tigers ELM Indep'nts Dnete McLaren O'Neill Gilholm Ducker McMullin Kilroy O'Brien Fish Post The Herald Chauncy Alleys Johnson Rooney O'Leary Toland McMahon Murphy O'Connor Kane Smith Simpson Curtis Tremont Chauncy Plympton of Ano Wilkins Plympton Thomas Teech Bean Wae Hedge Eee Terry Eee Hall Brown

Burdett Wins Sudbury Rolloff in Western Alleys

Burdett captured first prize with 98 in the Sudbury alleys weekly rolloff. McHarrie took second with 297, Chase third at 279, and Mellin finished fourth with 267 in a tight standings spread.

Sudbury Burdett McHarrie Chase Mellin

U S Won't Contest Davis Cup This Year

The United States Lawn Tennis Association executive committee has decided not to send a team to England for the Davis Cup this year. France has challenged for the cup, which is held by the English association, and the competition will be at Wimbledon.

U. S United States Lawn Tennis Association England France Wimbleton Eng

Please Help the Sick With Dr Shoop Restorative

A appeal seeking charitable action to test Dr Shoop Restorative. The author offers a one month trial at $5.50 with payment by either party and promises cure in most cases, citing decades of use and thousands aided. Contact Dr Shoop Box 8683 Racine Wis for a book selection.

Dr. Shoop Racine, Wis

Last Op Portunity for Doctor Blair Deafness Cure Offer

Boston readers urged to apply before April 1 for Medico Osteopathic treatment at a fixed ten dollar fee. The guarantee promises cure or refund and praised dramatic hearings improvements after several sessions. Patients shared stories of relief, urging early action to avoid crowds and ensure treatment under the stated terms.

The Guarantee Offer to Treat All in Person Patients

Doctor Blair guarantees treatment for all in person applicants at his office for 10 dollars until a stated date. The all inclusive price covers cure with no extra fees. If not cured within the specified time, money is refunded. Offer expires on the listed day. treatment must begin by then.

Blair Boston Doctor Blair Mr. Stillman Dunakan J. Sharon Mass

A Word to the Deaf by Dr Blair Offers Cure

Dr Blair promotes Medico Osteopathic treatment for deafness and head noises with rapid, certain cures. Crowds filled his offices last month as sufferers sought relief from the "Prison of Silence." The $10 guarantee with results promised applies to deafness as the offer extends.

Blair

Baseball News From Spring Training Trips

The Post sends baseball editor Frederic P. O Connell to Macon Georgia to cover Collins team start of spring training and to Thomasville for the Boston Nationals. Daily wire reports will bring readers the latest from the Buckenberger team and the world champions.

The Post South Boston Frederic P. O'Connell Macon Collins O'Connell Thomasville Buckenberger

Dorchester High Beats Melrose High In Close Basketball Tilt

Dorchester High defeated Melrose High 11 to 7 in a tense afternoon game at Dorchester gym. Dorchester’s Barnstead Ross and Brayley starred while Melrose’s Davis Vaughn and Bunker excelled. Vaughn was knocked unconscious near the end but recovered. Dorchester earns claim to Boston school championship.

Melrose High Dorchester High Vaughn Melrose Barnstead Ross Brayley Dorchester Davis Bunker Boston Harris Fish

Yale Football Star Batchelder Falls Ill at Yale

Yale guard Harry Batchelder is in the Yale infirmary in New Haven with liver trouble. The illness is not serious but likely to end his college career. He has been in poor health since season end and has already paused study once before. He lost weight from 260 to 218 pounds due to tough training.

New Haven Conn Harry Batchelder Yale

Delehanty Five Sign Pro Baseball Contracts This Season

Five members of the Delehanty family signed pro baseball contracts this season. Joe joins Buffalo, Tom with Portland, Dre and Jim with Boston Nationals, Frank with Montgomery in the Southern league, and William with Haverhill in the New England league. Bemis Pierce of St. Paul, newly elected Wisconsin coach, will play for St. Paul after June 1 as Wisconsin's schedule ends.

Delehanty Joe Buffalo Tom Portland Dre Jim Boston Nationals Frank Montgomery William Haverhill Bemis Pierce St. Paul Wisconsin

Deafness Helped by New Treatment Claims

Mrs Katharine Hale of West Newton describes a decade of progressive deafness ending in total inability to hear in crowds. After visiting top specialists who deemed her case hopeless, she refused to quit seeking help and believed a new treatment would succeed.

Katharine Hale Otis St West Newton

Jiu Jitsu Wrestling by Japanese Featured in Harvard Columbia Meet

A detailed indoor athletics program marks the Harvard Columbia contest to be staged in Cambridge on March 11. Nine events will showcase competitors from both universities, highlighting jiu jitsu wrestling as a notable feature.

Harvard Columbia Cambridge Eral

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