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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1906
Page
8
The Boston Post previews the Nelson McGovern bout in Philadelphia. Nelson aims to dominate, McGovern fights with high risk and urgency, odds favor a knockout by Nelson, yet a decision remains possible if McGovern endures. The piece recalls past matchups and evaluates fighters’ primes and styles.
Open handicap events at the D Street gymnasium on Saturday evening gather strong interest as part of the EKvacuation Day programme under A A U sanction. Four events are listed the 1 yard dash the running high jump the 16 pound shot put and the hop step and jump entries close March 16 at 6 p m with Fred Jord of South Boston gymnasium coordinating.
The Cambridgeport Gymnasium Association selects Bart Sullivan Jack Roberts E J Berry and F McDonald as relay team for the Pastime games in Madison Square Garden New York next Saturday evening. The squad will depart Friday night.
A fragmented list details boxing matchups and venues from 1904 1905. Names include Art Simms Eddie Hanlon Aurelio Herrera Young Corbett Jimmy Britt Jack O Neil Spider Welsh Abe Attell and others with cities Milwaukee San Francisco Salt Lake City Butte Philadelphia Baltimore and Colma among venues and dates.
In a spirited boast McGovern says he is fit and ready to fight Nelson, predicting a knockout in about the third round and welcoming what he calls the surprise of his opponent’s career. He vows to crawl through the ropes and win the bout today if possible.
Gossip notes growing push for six round bouts and no decisions in Boston boxing. Chelsea incidents hinge on betting, with Goodwin O'Brien clash and predictions for a Lincoln Club Chelsea showdown. Middlesex A. C. features Conley Ashley 15 rounds, Flanagan Nelson six rounds, and Quinn Williams six rounds under 50 cent admission.
After finishing hockey, D. Newhall joined Harvard crew yesterday but did no work. Wray captained from the launch as the crew trained to the Brighton bridge at a steady pace. Emmons moved to three in the varsity, Gill stroked the four for Fahnestock, and Newhall ran beside him. The hockey captain is expected back in the shell within a few days amid possible changes.
Manager Harry N. Farren of the Columbia theater leases a live wire from the Philadelphia ringside to read results of the Nelson McGovern bout on stage. The event starts at 10 o clock and features expert commentary, with a full house expected from locals and fans of both fighters.
The record fragment lists multiple boxing matches and opponents by date, hometown, and win results. Names include Tommy Sullivan Brooklyn, Jack Reagan Brooklyn, Patsey Haley New York Chicago, Eddie Lenny Philadelphia, and Joe Bernstein Louisville among others, spanning 1897 to 1905 with various wins and losses.
Captain Griffiths of Harvard ranks second in intercollegiate season scoring with 93 points while Flint of Pennsylvania leads with 142. Amberg is fifth with 64. Brown has 24 and Quigley 1.
Boston pitcher Norwood Gibson departed Hot Springs for White Bluff Tennessee to visit his ailing father. A telegram to the Post confirmed the illness and his need to be at his father’s bedside, delaying his planned trip to Macon.
The boxer Dane says he is in peak condition and expects to win in five rounds against McGovern in Elston Pennsylvania. He vows a clean knockout even if McGovern lasts six rounds.
In Macon Georgia on March 13 Collins opened spring practice with a 15 to 10 win over Mercer College. Josslyn pitched three innings. Grimshaw posted a three-base hit. Ralph Glaze earned praise from Mercer supporters and team morale rose as Collins plans for Hot Springs conditioning and later road scrimmages.
Concord March 13 The New England Breeders Club faces criminal and civil action for making books and pool selling at its Salem race course The New Hampshire Supreme Court says betting on horse races is illegal gaming and affirms this as to the club's premises The ruling may affect next summer's races led by Andrew Miller of New York.
New York reports that Jake Schaefer the billiard wizard is out of commission for a couple of weeks with an injured thumb from an altercation with a street car conductor. He previously hurt his wrist in a street car mishap but recovered with a new cue grip.
Advertises Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy as the solution to weakness and fatigue. Claims the spring tonic rejuvenates energy and appetite, with free consultation from Dr. Greene at Temple Place Boston. Emphasizes personal guarantees and nationwide availability.
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