Team to Athens Hopes Rise From Boston Athletic Push
Two weeks after Boston Athletic Association members were asked to contribute at least a dollar each to fund a team of Ellery Clark Tom Burke Arthur Blake and Fred Lord to Athens Olympic games in April a $500 shortfall caused the plan to stall. Some members vow renewed effort saying the plan is not dead and March 21 sailing could still occur while others fear the team may fail. A separate note hints at a possible boxing bout involving Peter Maher versus Joe Choynski with Choynski regaining health and matches under consideration.
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Boston Athletic Association
Ellery Clark
Tom Burke
Arthur Blake
Fred Lord
Tommy Curtis
Athens
Exeter Street
Post
Boxing Gossip and Fights Chatter from Boston Era
Elements cover feuds and plans around Robert Fitzsimmons Corbett fights, Commissions. Mentions include Jimmy Wakeley negotiating with T H Franklin for a floating theatre sale, Kid Lavigne versus Jack McAuliffe prospects, McAuliffe eyeing victory and eye injury notes on his right eye. Also notes Nick Burley’s decline after Pur Tell bout, Kid McCoy vs Joe Choynski March 21, and Dissent with Frank Erne over Gans overweight. Includes Boston figures James Denehy and Ned Richards challenges and Roanokes club meeting on March 20.
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Robert Fitzsimmons
Bob
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Maher
Jimmy Wakeley
Corbett-Fitzsimmons
T. H. Franklin
Atlantic
Franklin
Wakeley
Kid Lavigne
Jack McAuliffe
Roache
McAuliffe
Lavigne
Jack
Dan Stuart
Mexico
Griffo
Bill Sykes
Paterson Opera House
Nick Burley
Godfrey
Paddy Purtell
Purtell
Purtell-Burley Match, the New York World
Boston
George Godfrey
Patrick Purtell
Kansas City
Burley
Jim Corbett
Kid McCoy
Vooxer
Joe Choynski
New York
McCoy
Frank Erne
Gans
Joe Butler
Philadelphia
Louis Sullivan
William Weese
Danny Hammill
The
New Englands
New Fingland
Ned Richards
James Denehy
Northampton Street
Cambridge Street
Ed Kaiser
Roxbury
Clougherty
South Boston
Bicycle trade grows as old shop relocates amid ice debris
Ice and water fill the old bicycle shop as it moves to new quarters and vows to stock bikes and related gear. Sterling Elliott of Boston appeals to the Highway Commission to fund road building and education, while the L A W boards set national circuit meet dates and suspensions. Harris the English rider may race in spring East meets as rumors link Wheeler and Murphy to new team arrangements.
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Sterling Elliott
Boston
Highway Commission
Washington
Elliott
Racing Board
The
Homer Rose
Shenandoah
Red Oaks
O. L. Stevens
Hedrick
Peoria Bicycle Club
Peoria
Ill
Cedar Rapids Cycling Club
Cedar Rapids
Illinois Cycling Club
Chicago
A. W. Harris
Australia
Zimmerman
England
Harr
Antipodes
Harris
Engan
Tory
New York
Harry Wheeler
Bald
Charley Murphy
Syracuse
Cannes Regatta Opens With Prix d Honneur Race
The first day at Cannes saw the Prix d’Honneur race with Satanita Ailsa and Britannia. Light wind gave way to breeze as Britannia led early but Ailsa finished first with Britannia second and Satanita far behind.
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Ailsa
Britannia
Satanita
Cannes
Tvwo
Stuart Silent on New York Visit and Boxing Talks
Dan Stuart arrived in New York and signed the Sinclair House register before visiting the Imperial Music Hall to view Fitzsimmons. He denied plans for a new $12,000 bout with Corbett and said his prior fight talk is old, noting a brief encounter with Corbett in St. Louis without mentioning a match.
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New York
Dan Stuart
Sinclair House
Imperial Music Hall
Fitzsimmons
Stuart
Corbett
Rangers
Texas
St. Louis
American Team the Better Opens International Chess Match
In Pillar Hall at Cannon Street Hotel London March 13 the opening of the great international chess match drew London’s top chess figures. Sir George Newnes oversaw arrangements. E. M. Jackson replaced indisposed E. O. Jones. a Brockyn Club cable greeting was read. Consensus favors the American team.
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London
Manhattan Chess Club
Pillar Hall
Cannon Street
George Newnes
City of London
Metropolitan
Bohemian
St. George’s
Cable
Brockyn
E. O. Jones
E. M. Jackson
Schaefer Returns to the Hub for Boston Billiards
Jake Schaefer the noted billiardist returns to Boston after his mother’s death to play at the Hub billiard palace this afternoon and evening against New England champion Fred Eames. Next week he appears at Newton Club Providence Athletic Association and Derry Valley Club Manchester with possible three cracks exhibition matches.
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Jake Schaefer
Boston
Hub
Fred Eames
New England
Schaefer
Newton
Providence Athletic Association
Derry Valley
Manchester
All-Sports Yacht Club to Host Inaugural Invitation Party
The All-Sports Yacht Club will hold its first invitation party at 302 Savin Gill Avenue tomorrow night, inviting members to celebrate the club's opening and mingle with organizers.
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All-Sports
All-Sports Yacht Club
Savin Gill Avenue
Boston Area Baseball Clubs Weigh 1891 Prospects
Joe Corbett to trial by Baltimore as Louisville outlines a 24 player roster with nine pitchers and four catchers. Various clubs from Roxbury Cambridge Jamaica Plain and Dorchester announce players and contact points for 1891 season.
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Joe Corbett
Pugilist
Baltimore
Louisville
McCloskey
Winthrops
Patriots
B. L. McHugh
Boston Towboat Company
Lewis Wharf
City
Henry Martin
Parker Street
Roxbury
Harrisons of
Cambridge
D. J. Mulverhill
Charles A. Reed
Union Street
South Boston
Mullen
Murray
Sutter
O. K
Dorchester
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Esper and
Viau
Jouett Meakin
New York
Jacksonville
Fla
Medford Cycle Club Holds First Annual Smoke Talk
The Medford Cycle Club hosted its first annual smoke talk at Harmony Hall with members from Malden Cambridgeport West Medford Somerville Boston Roxbury and nearby clubs. An orchestra provided music as President Dane welcomed attendees followed by banjo numbers piano duets solos and whistling plus a final flashlight photo by the Mystic Camera Club.
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Medford
McCausland
Warren Doe
C. H. Leake
Mystic Camera Club
New Bedford Beats Fall River in Low-Scoring Hockey Clash
New Bedford wins its second win of the season 4 to 3 over Fall River at the local rink in a tame contest until the final minutes. Conway and Doe blocked well for Fall River while Curley stood out for the visitors amid a rough game with 200 fans watching.
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Fall River
New Bedfords
New Bedford
Reds
Conway
Doe
Curley
Fall Rivers
Bry
Aieeie
Wodtke
Roberts
Dunning
Ant Bedford
Ithberts
Parsons
Wootke
Carey
Smith
Brady Times
Porter
Fall River Tops New Bedford In Rough Match
Fall River defeats New Bedford 4 to 3 in a competitive game. At Pawtucket Rhode Island, Pawtucket wins 8 to 4 over Providence in another regional clash.
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Fall River
New Bedford
Pawtucket
R. I
Providence
Wise Defeats Yatter At Murray and Irwin's Pool
Wise beats Mose Yatter 125 to 88 in a pro pool tournament at Murray and Irwin's last night. Lee Martin and English scheduled to meet tonight in the same event with authorities reporting strong attendance.
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Murray & Irwin
Wise
Mose Yatter
Lee Martin
English
Did they go together Carrie Block missing in Chelsea
Carrie Block aged 11, daughter of John Block of 20 Hawthorne street Chelsea, has been missing since Monday. Her father suspects she left with Irene Hamilton, a married woman living apart from her husband, and Alfred Poss, a Chelsea teamster with a wife and 4 year old child. Miss Block is described as pretty, petite, and light complexioned.
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Carrie
John Block
Hawthorne Street
Chelsea
Irene Hamilton
Alfred Poss
Miss Block
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F.ree
Vermilion
Warwick
Heew
Lodel
Cry Cycle Company
Columbus Avenue
Columbus Ave
Boston & Albany
R.R
B. A. A. Talks
American Tobacco Company
NEW Yor USA
Ette
Pweel
Lapstar
Signatur
Peter Maher
Eureka Club
Long Island
Empire Club
Masneth
Choynski
A. C. M'Kenzhe
E. C. Bode
World Bicycle Company
Pope Company
Boylston Street
Keating
Spalding
Wright & Ditson
Washington Street
Shattuck & Son
California
Blanch RD & Farraer
Were
St Faneuil Hall Square
Baseball Notes
Medford Cycle Club
Yatter
Erie Medical CO
Buffalo
N.Y
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