McGovern Knocks Out Haley in Eighteenth Round
Terry McGovern of New York defeated Patsey Haley of Buffalo by knockout in the eighteenth round at Lenox Athletic Club. The bout was fast and competitive with McGovern forcing the pace from the start and earning a decisive victory by a right cross on Haley's jaw.
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New York
Terry McGovern
Patsey Haley
Buffalo
Lenox Athletic Club
Haley
McGovern
Terry
MacGovern
Dan Dougherty
Philadelphia
Jim Johnson
Dougherty
White
Boxing Gossip Sparks Fitzsimmons and Jeffries Fight Talk
Rumors circulate as days pass about a potential bout between champion Fitzsimmons and challenger Jeffries. Promoters weigh purses and venues while fans press for confirmation.
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Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
John L Sullivan on Prize Ring Rules
Ex champion John L. Sullivan argues for Queensberry rules in boxing. He recalls rougher days, cites costs from the Kilrain fight, praises rules for patrons, and urges referees and fighters to abide by agreed conduct and to avoid holding and hitting simultaneously. The article reflects the era’s rule debate and Sullivan’s views.
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John L. Sullivan
Wtt
John I. Sullivan
London
Kilrain
Richburg
Purvis
Miss
Queensberry
Charlestown and Newton Clinch Rubber in Amateur League Meet
Charlestown defeats Newton 2 games to 1 in a Dudley Club alley match at Roxbury. Kenney posts 537 for Charlestown and Pray 530 for Newton as Southwell Marston and Kenney pace the defense. final rubber decided by 4 pins.
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Charlestown
Newton
Dudley
Roxbury
Boston
Garden City Rollers
Scully
Phippen
Southwell
Marston
Pray
Kenney
Americans Press Patrol Between Pateros and Taguig
General Wheaton's flying column drives rebels from Pasig toward Pateros with Twenty-second Infantry in the lead. Cavalry, Oregon volunteers, Washington volunteers, and artillery shell the jungle as gunboats support from the Pasig river. Two Americans killed, three wounded, and two wounded later die.
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Manila
Wheaton
Pateros
Taguig
Scott
Pasig
Second
Oregon Infantry
Washington Volunteers
Astir
Twenty-second Regular Infantry
Twenty-second
Oregon Volunteers
Oeste
Laguna de Bay
Ysterday
Stewart
Munson
Northwest Vestibuled Trains Link St Paul to Tacoma and Portland
Regular service runs twice daily from St Paul and Minneapolis to Tacoma and Portland, passing nine tenths of the Northwest’s major cities. The plan emphasizes rapid interstate rail connections and streamlined passenger routes.
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St. Paul
Minneapolis
Northwest
Fitzsimmons Defies Injury Ahead of Jeffries Bout
New York march 14 Fitzsimmons declares his arm injury trifling and says boxing days are not ended The champion notes the elbow is crooked but not painful and vows to fight Jeffries insisting he will enter the ring even with a sling if needed to face the Californian
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New York
Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Boxing notes hint at changing matchups and plans
The column surveys boxing rumors and schedule changes with mentions of Jeffries Brady drafts, Maher-Rublin options, Sharkey hopes, Waldron-Sullivan outcome, and criticism of Tommy Ryan amid upcoming meets and university games at Manhattan Field. The tone mixes speculation with where events may land and who is in or out.
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Taylor
San Francisco
Fitz
Jeffries
Brady
Peter Maher
Gus Ruhlin
Peter
Tom Sharkey
Maher
Sharkey
Rublin
Jack Waldron
Spike Sullivan
Sullivan
Waldron
Tommy Ryan
Paddy Purtell
Ryan
Tommy
the Bridge A. C
Institute Hall
East Cambridge
Uncertain Bout May Decide Marshall Verdict
The report notes a decision on Marshall by points may have occurred while another bout is questioned. Names listed include Jim Davenport, Morris Rosenberg, Spike Haley, James Davenport, and Dave Lavigne. readers are asked to call this afternoon or evening.
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Marshall
Tere
Jim Davenport
Morris Rosenberg
Spike Haley
James Davenport
Dave Lavigne
Condit's Grand Comic Ball Promises Boston St Patrick’s Night
Roughan Hall hosts Condit's grand comic and fancy dress ball on St Patrick's night with Boston's largest affair planned and $2 in prizes for costumes. event features fancy dress and prizes to attract many attendees.
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Boston
Shamrock Keel Delayed as Lipton Plans New Vessel
London report says the Shamrock keel is not yet cast and progress is slow with careful work. Sir Thomas Lipton plans to rename the vessel SAR Sacat Acquasa to attract American spectators to the forthcoming cup challenge.
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London
Thomas Lipton
America
Review Club Ends Home Season in Chelsea Chess Club
The Review Club closed its home slate in Chelsea amid the 998th Massachusetts Interclub League standings. Billiards totals show Campbell 150 and Keene 150 for 300. Towne 68 and Bigelow 69 for 137. Pool records list Bailey 75 and Walker 75 for 150. Dudley 41 and Harding 47 yield 88. Whist 331 plus 19. 999th Artillery 205 minus 19.
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Chelsea
Campbell
Keene
Towne
Bigelow
Bailey
Walker
Dudley
Harding
Dickerman Trio Dominates Hollis in Trade League Night
Dickerman swept all three games against Hollis in the Trade League last evening as Gordon starred. He rolled 282 in the first game, 212 in the second, and 244 in the third for a 688 pin series, an excelsior mark for any bowling league this year.
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Dickerman
Hollis
West Side
Gordon
Sale of Sportsman Park and Browns Franchise at Public Auction
At noon on March 14 Sheriff Pohlmann sold Sportsman Park and the St. Louis Browns baseball franchise to G A Gruner for 33390 under a deed trust foreclosure. E C Becker wasa creditor bidding to 31000 while others like Ramell and Muerch spoke for bondholders. Gruner said he bought for creditors and bondholders and plans to run the club.
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ST. Louis
Charley Comiskey
St. Paul Club
Thomas Loftus
S Muckenfuss
G. A. Gruner
Chris von der Ahe
Meekin Still Unsigned as New York Club Rebuffs Offer
Louisville report says Jouett Meekin, star pitcher for the New York Baseball Club, has not signed the contract mailed by Manager Day. Meekin remains at his New Albany home as the offered figure fails to satisfy him.
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Louisville
Jouett Meekin
New York Baseball Club
Day
Meekin
New Albany
Ind
West Brookline Triumphs Over Boylston In City League
West Brookline defeats Boylston in a postponed candle pin match winning all three games. Hedge Ferguson and Butterfield lead scoring with Ferguson 104 singles and Hedge 277 in the final round. total 1549 minutes built by the team with McCarthy and Irwin close behind.
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Murray & Irwin
West Brookline
Boylston
West Brooklines
Hedge
Ferguson
Butterfield
McCarthy
Irwin
Journal, Traveler and Globe in Candle Pin showdown
The Journal beat Traveler in all three matches while the Post edged the Globe two to one after a tough opener. Millay led the Journal with 265, Dow rolled 121 in a single and 2% in three strings for the Globe, Daniels 257 and Richards 266 were notable.
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Candle Pin League
Journal
Traveler
Post
Globe
Millay
The
Dow
Daniels
Richards
PLAYERS BENCH NOTES ON LEAGUE MAKEUP AND CAPTAINS
Western League final setup delayed to March 22 in Milwaukee while New England clubs discuss. Happy Jack Stivetts could join Cleveland Browns with Pat Tebeau, and Giants sail to Charleston with Scrappy Joyce aboard. Hurst urged as top umpire. Cy Seymour earns a modest $1475.25 salary. Hanlon handles Orioles and Brooklyn plans. Doyle may captain the Giants. Davis, Ryan, Lange as contenders for New York and orphan teams.
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Milwaukee
Jack” Stivetts
Pat Tebeau
Ashland Wonder
Browns
St. Louis
Boston
von der Ahe
Jack
Tebeau
Indians
Seymour
Cy? Seymour
Doheny
Ow York
Albany
Hanlon
Ned Hanlon
Brooklyns
Baltimore
Oriole
Orioles
Wee Johnny McGraw
New York
Cena
Aod
Day
John Doyle
Holyoke
George Davis
Freedman
Jim Ryan
Bill Lange
Licely
Harvard Whist Team to Face Yale in New Haven Match
The Harvard whist team will play Yale in New Haven on March 2 with players N. 8. Kelley C. H. Robertson A. Hyman J. B. Keeper K. P. Butts A. J. Halle and L.
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Harvard
Yale
New Haven
Kelley
C.H. Robertson
A. Hyman
G. B. Keeper
K.P. Butts
A. J. Halle
Melrose YMCA Athletic Meet Highlights Local Winners
The Melrose YMCA gym hosted an athletic meet with open and handicapped events. Winners included I H Joslin in the running high jump and G Libby Stevens in Yramp’s race. Others noted were Franklin Melrose in potato race heats and Joslin in standing high jump with top marks.
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Young Men's Christian Association of
Melrose
Frank I. Connolly
C. J. P. Lucas
Whalen, Co. G. A
It. S. Franklin
A. Sweeney
Franklin
Cc. BE
Whalen
CC. G. A
Runnig
I. H. Joslin
di. A. Gildney
Malden
G. Libby
Stevens
Joslyn Tcratch
Jin
Bert Osgood
Yin
Merrill
KR. Franklin
Dr suil’s Cough Syrup Claims Quick Head Cold Cure
An unsigned note touts Dr suil’s Cough Syrup as a fast remedy for head cold symptoms and claims pricing in local units. The text appears as a brief advertising snippet with no verifiable details.
Otis blocks further talks on Spanish prisoners at Manila
Washington reports General Otis forbids negotiations with insurgents over surrender of Spanish prisoners in Manila from any side. Government backs his course though no direct instructions were sent. U S seeks release via suppression of insurrection, not ransom, amid Spain Germany talks and possible sale implications.
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Washington
Otis
Manila
State Department
United States
Spain
Carolinas
Germany
Philippines
Marlboro Labor Groups Outline Strike Support in Boston Meeting
Labor committees representing Marlboro strikers presented their views to Boston labor bodies last night. The Firemen and Housesmiths unions donated funds, while the Actors Benevolent Association pledged high actor turnout. Boston artists offered service, and the Grocery and Provision Clerks Union proposed a Wednesday half holiday for June to September. A new plan to print dealer lists aiding union clerks was approved. Painters Union 11 elected William Hartnett as business agent replacing Charles Langen.
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Boston
Firemen’s Protective Union
Actors’ Benevolent Association
C. U
New England Grocers’ Association
Painters’ Union 11
Dexter Hall
William Hartnett
Busines
Charles Langen
New Rifle Record At Madison Square Garden Show
A huge crowd at the Sportsmen's show in New York's Madison Square Garden witnessed a rifle scoring record by Mr. Ross with 3435 points from a 20-shot event. Close following scores included Pp. Ittel 2417, Hf. M. Pope 213, L. Buss 2412, Brooklyn 2409, and George Dorr 2468 from Hoboken.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Ross
Ittel
Pittsburg
Hf. M. Pope
Hartford
L. Buss
Brooklyn
George Dorr
Hoboken
Fagan the Buyer Testifies on Canned Beef Contracts
Chicago March 14 Colonel O M Smith purchasing agent testifies the stores of canned roast beef were ordered by General Eagan and some purchases were made without his knowledge. Gustavus Swift describes two government contracts for refrigerated beef to troops in Cuba and Porto Rico and says no chemical preservatives were used beyond refrigeration. Other Swift officials reiterate that refrigeration preserves beef and deny use of chemicals, disputing Fagan’s hours claim.
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Chicago
O. Ma Smith
Eagan
Gustavus F. Swift
Swift & Co
Cuba
Porto Rico
United States
Powell
Libby, McNeil & Libby
Major Lee
Mr. Swift
Horace C. Gardner
General Eagan
Fagan
Franklin Brewery Strike Ends? Engineers Walk Out
Engineers at the Franklin brewery struck after management refused to reinstate the chief engineer who broke his leg on duty. The chief reported back last week but was not wanted. Union 16 coordinated talks with managers, and the strike may expand to all employees if not settled immediately.
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Franklin
Franklin Brewery
Catholic Orator D J Stafford to Lecture at Music Hall
Rev D J Stafford of Washington D C will lecture at Music Hall on St Patrick's Eve under A O H auspices. The talk titled Ireland's Struggle for Life and Liberty is expected to draw a large audience as advance ticket sales rise. State President Japetah will introduce him with Rev J O Callaghan presiding.
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St. Patrick's Week
D. J. Stafford
D. C
Washington, D. C
J. O'Callaghan
St. Augustine's
Boston
Stafford
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