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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1897
Page
3
Fighting training nears completion as Fitzsimmons and Corbett prepare for a March 17 match at Music Hall. Capt. William Daly named referee. travel and weather woes affect training while fans eye betting odds.
Corbett agrees to at least a short daily walk after trainers insistence he slow down. Jim disabled two punching flags in ten minutes this afternoon and completed the full bill of fare from handball to wrestling without a pause. The town fills with street fakirs and beggars as Marshal Kinney rounds up two hoboes groups this week.
Captain S K Gerard reports the Yale Harvard Dual Track meet annual business session will be at Massasoit House Springfield Mass on Friday March 12 at 3 PM. Representatives include Henry Stanford Brooks and W H Vincent of Harvard and Curtenius Gillette Jr and Gerard for Yale. Also announced Yale Harvard whist tournament lineups with players Cameron Bryan Sherwood Cooke Beecher and substitutes Baldwin Wood Gilman Lee. Tournament slated for Cambridge on April 10.
Reader en gpa won easily by a score of 14 to 1. The first and second Everett basketball teams will play Melrose at Melrose tonight. The first team competes against Melrose.
The article chronicles James J Fitzsimmons preparing for a sparring routine with Dan Hickey amid distractions from Mrs. Fitzsimmons and family duties. It notes his resolve to train harder, his leaner frame around 160 pounds, and plans to resume sparring with Hickey and others while praising endurance and readiness for upcoming combat.
Referee George Siler explains Queensberry rule interpretation ahead of the bout. He plans to publish formal rulings to avoid confusion and ensure spectators understand permissible actions, noting the decision could influence a large prize pool and public certainty about the fight’s conduct.
New PNG advertises a boxing school with skilled instructors for men, women, and children. It lists 127 Tremont Street Room 12 and accepts writing for six lesson solicitations.
A note indicates a new shipment has exited the state and a fresh batch will be presented tonight. The statement emphasizes outbound movement and anticipation of the new lot for the event or venue.
Dan Stuart rejected a telegram claiming he argued with United States District Attorney Jones over money matters and warned of possible federal involvement before the fight. Stuart said Jones rendered legal work, he paid the bill after checking with Wheelock, and denied any quarrel or threats. The DA denied friction and mocked federal intervention claims.
In Carson City a clash erupts between prize fight promoters led by Dan Stuart and allies and U S officers including District Attorney Jones and Marshal Humphreys over unpaid money. Officials hint at possible injunction, but both sides expect the bout to proceed. talks ongoing and facts to unfold tomorrow.
The 113th session of the Mother Conference of Methodism in America adopted a resolution asking Congress to forbid transmission of pictures and accounts of prize fights in response to the Corbett Fitzsimmons bout.
The sporting editor holds a $100 Corbett money commission to be wagered at odds of 100 to 90. Bets yesterday at the Post included a $50 stake by D. J. Donavan of Beach street against $40 from John Johnson of Quincy. Hotels report little betting due to the abundance of Corbett money in circulation.
Eddie Connolly the Boston lightweight returns with manager Jimmy Kelly to seek a title clash with Kid Lavigne. Kelly says Connolly is ready for any rival in his class and would weigh in at 133 pounds for Lavigne. Meanwhile Joe Flaherty bets on Seay or Callahan at a Buffalo club, and plans loom for Everhardt versus Walcott at 140 pounds.
D. J. Mahan seeks a meeting with Ed ward Maher or Mattison of Cambridge at the Post today at 3 o clock after each side won a game. The Hub Social and Athletic Club hosts a smoke talk at its rooms 231 Hanover Street on March 11.
Letter to the editor from David O. Sanborn Effingham Falls New Hampshire dated March 9 1897 promoting a boxer known as Josiah who seeks a chance to win thousands through a bout to challenge for a world or Falls championship. The writer notes lack of boxing experience among locals and invites the match proposal.
A Manila despatch confirms Spanish troops captured Salibran. General Zabalda was killed while leading the attack. Spanish losses were ten killed and thirty wounded. insurgents suffered seventy six killed. Mayoral appointments confirmed include George O. Bean and others.
Lynn March 9 The strike party from Williams and Clarke shoe factory expresses expectation of an early satisfactory settlement following Monday's work stoppage.
In Brooklyn at the Hamilton Club on March 9 Pillsbury and Showalter played their eighth game in 283 moves with Showalter winning. The match score stands Pillsbury 3, Showalter 3, drawn 2.
St James Church parishioners prepare a testimonial entertainment in Easter week for their pastor Rev Father W P McQuaid to be held at Odd Fellows Hall on Harrison Avenue.
In Birmingham on March 9 Billy Plimmer of England and Sammy Kelly of New York boxed for £200 a side and £400 purse before a full house at the Olympic Sporting Club. Kelly knocked out Plimmer in the twentieth round after a hard, dramatic bout, with Dunning as referee.
The article notes uncertainty over who will head the L A W racing board as potential candidates hesitate over salary terms. It reports on management changes at Eclipse, a Brockton cycle show linked to the next fair, prize diversifications, upcoming races, and rider updates including Gray’s Memorial Day event and health news about Mrs Gideon.
George H. Hughes of Boston writes to The Post praising Dr Landis and Dr Hamilton for their lively debate articles. He notes readers prefer their exchanges to other papers and finds Landis both funny and instructive.
The Harvard Athletic Association held the second prize shot put event yesterday afternoon. Seven contestants competed with BE Clark, L. S., winning the longest put at 87 ft 10% in. The other top marks were C J Paine Jr 36 ft 2 in W L Littig 35 ft 7%4 in F G Shaw 34 ft 10 in L R Brine 34 ft 3 in S F Mills 84 ft %in P M Jaffray 33 ft 6 in.
The article previews a Saturday meet at the West Newton street roller rink featuring Jimmie Clark and the Urquhart Brothers racing on reduced-gear machines. It notes the new bikes are unlike home trainers and describes enthusiastic early praise from Nat Butler and other notable riders as they prepare for a big event.
On Saturday evening Bob Urquhart Billy Clark and Jim Urquhart will race a mile for a gold medal led by three fast men. The event features a triplet machine adjustable for different makeups in the proposed tournament. Jack Fecitt will start the race with Nat Butler serving as clerk of the course.
Insurgents led by Greek Korakas clash with Turks near Akrotiri as Italian cruiser fires warning shots and warships ready to intervene. Both sides blame each other while a Turkish transport from Kasteli arrives with civil officers and soldiers. harbor entry blocked by pilot refusal amid smallpox on board.
Nea Ephemeris reports Admiral Sachtouri must retain his task and ignore directives from foreign admirals, even under threat of force. Prince George on Kanaris instructs Colonel Vassos to avoid conflict and retreat inland. A Greek squadron blocks several Turkish vessels in the Ambracian Gulf.
A Turkish report states six Moslems were killed and eight wounded in fighting at Akrotiri. About 570 men from British warships Rodney and Scout plus other nations’ ships escort Sir Alfred Biliotti as he heads for Kandamas. The mission is viewed as dangerous.
In St Peters burg March 9 officials vow to press coercion against Greece if needed. Admirals in Cretan waters will maintain the blockade of Crete and the Piraeus and will fire on any Greek torpedo boat approaching foreign warships.
London reports a heated Commons session as Sir William Vernon Harcourt seeks an assurance that British forces won’t be used against Greece before Parliament acts. Arthur Balfour counters, urging restraint, while an extra cabinet meeting, diplomatic moves, and Crete tensions unfold with possible power action.
Paris March 9 In the Chamber of Deputies M Millerand Socialist again questioned the government over the Cretan issue and France’s planned action after Greece ignored the powers ultimatum. Prime Minister Meline and Foreign Minister Hannsau agreed to defer consideration until Thursday by a 342 to 206 vote.
Mr Rodocanachi Archibald Howe Henry Howe Michael Anagnos and about twenty others met yesterday at the St Botolph Club to enlist Boston support for 20000 Cretan refugees in Athens and Sira. A public meeting is to be arranged for next week.
A Vienna despatch reports the Eighty-seventh Infantry Regiment is ordered mobilized at Trieste to proceed to Crete, signaling strategic deployment during ongoing regional tensions.
Early March 9 in Newton near Chestnut Street Waban a large fire damaged the rear of Mrs C H Bailey residence causing an estimated loss of about five thousand dollars. Firemen battled the blaze after midnight as the home sustained heavy smoke and heat damage.
Consul General Lee in Havana reports probable release of New York newspaper correspondent Scovell to day. The message from Washington says Scovell will be released at once.
Boston Athletic defeated the 999th Artillery last evening in the Boston League at Charles Town alleys. B A A totaled 346 pins to spare while every athlete on the Athletic squad surpassed 500 for three strings. Spencer of Battery neared the five hundred mark but trailed by sixteen pins. Four fancy spares were recorded. Wood scored 3 and 10, 5, 6 and 10. Hill had 5 and 18. Foye had 5 and 10.
The Philedian Club of Waltham and the Glendon Club of Everett clashed at Glendon Club house in Massachusetts interclub bowling whist billiards and pool. Glendon took billiards and pool while bowling and whist went to the visitors by a narrow margin in whist. Bowling score details follow.
In a March 9 letter H H Carter denies being interviewed and a Post editorial misquoted him. The Post apologizes for the mix up after a reporter visited Milk Street and found Mr Perrin at the desk mistaken for Carter. The editor explains Perrin, president of the Metropolitan Construction Company, made the attributed remark.
Harvard University hockey faced a picked Toronto Bankers' League team at Victoria Rink in Toronto. The Bankers won 7 to 0, with Harvard failing to score.
A brief note urges travelers to carry Sal vation Oil to cure a bruise instantly, promising quick relief for minor injuries.
Boston School Board debated contractor labor clauses for new school buildings. The mayor urged a city preference for union scale wages, opposing a clause struck in the Brighton primary school contract. The board tabled the matter, and future meetings will revisit union wage provisions on schoolhouse contracts.
Medford water commissioners organize with Frank E B Chandler as chairman and Fred L Cushing as registrar Fred W Gow named superintendent of water works The Board of Aldermen passes an order appropriating 322569 for current expenses 3632 less than Mayors recommendation Finance committee trims 900 for police 2100 from salary list and adds 900 for street lights
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