Show of Sportsmen Draws Big Crowd in Mechanics Building
More than five thousand attended the Sportsmen Show with standing room filled on the main floor. Canoe events faced delays from a weak wire, while Joe O Loughlin impressed the crowd by winning the 180 yard handicap. Medford and Lawrence clubs staged a boxing style canoe contest with Medford taking the improvised match, Toronto crews highlighted tug of war and four oared races, Medford and Toronto crews winning key heats amid a packed program for the final day.
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Joe” O'Loughlin
Brookline Swimming Club
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Holton
Godden
Brookline
al McCormick
Fred Rechtler
James Green
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Innitou Canoe Club
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E. A. Johnson
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F. Cutler, Jr
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H. A. Bodwell
A. W. Allyn
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J. Howard
C. Record
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Brockton Wrestler wins Lancashire style match in Fall River
Kid Parker of Brockton defeats Frank Woodland of Worcester in a catch-as catch-can Lancashire style bout before 80 spectators at the Fall River Athletic Association. Parker remains undefeated and holds the 125-pound New England championship.
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Fall River
Kid Parker
Brockton
Frank Woodland
Worcester
Fall River Athletic Association
Parker
New England
Williams Beats Dartmouth In Basketball Showdown
In Hanover on March 14 Williams defeated Dartmouth 13 to 2 in a decisive basketball game. Williams dominated with strong defense and precise shots as the final score reflected their control.
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Hanover
N. H
Williams
Dartmouth
Tommy Ryan Knocks Out Billy Smith in Fourth Round
In Kansas City Turner Hall, Tommy Ryan halted Mysterious Billy Smith in the fourth round of a scheduled 10 by landing a decisive left to the stomach then a right to the jaw. Both rounds opened with fierce exchanges, Smith pressing kidneys while Ryan fought back with solid defense and counter punches.
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Kansas City
Tommy Ryan
Billy Smith
Turner Hall
Ryan
Smith
Boxing Gossip on Walcott and Knockout Rounds
The column questions Joe Walcott current form and his past victories, arguing his success relied more on manager Tom O Rourke than ring craft. It notes a disputed claim he would stop Peter Jackson in ten rounds and mocks the notion as advertising ploy. It also mentions Kid Goodman and Chicago reports on his progress.
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O'Rourke
Charlie O'Rourke
Peter Jackson
Jackson
Joe Walcott
Eugene Smith
George Carroll
South Boston
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
Tom O'Rourke
Black Demon
Kid Lavigne
Maspeth
Walcott
Chicago
Leago Athletic Association
Kid Goodman
Harry Forbes
Young Goodman
Criterion Club Bouts Highlight Evening of Ring Action
At the Criterion Club last evening Jim Gardner stopped Kid Sheehan in two rounds. Joe Sweeney and Billy Chisholm boxed two rounds, while Billy Gardner and M Flaherty fought to a six round draw. Allie Alberts defeated J Mahan in six rounds.
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Criterion Club
Jim Gardner
Kid Sheehan
Joe Sweeney
Billy Chisholm
Billy Gardner
M. Flaherty
Allie Alberts
J. Mahan
Boston’s Jimmy Stone Wins 20-Round Bout in Middletown
Jimmy Stone of Boston defeated Perry Edwards of New York in a 20 round decision before the Middletown Athletic Club. Police stopped two preliminary bouts between local boxers amid the event.
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Middletown
Conn
Jimmy"' Stone
Boston
Perry Edwards
New York
Middletown Athletic Club
Willie and Weinig Fight to a Draw in Hot Springs
John Willie of Chicago and Al Weinig of Buffalo boxed 20 rounds to a draw in Hot Springs Arkansas. The title bout concluded without a winner as fans watched the lengthy encounter.
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Willie
Weinig
Hot Springs
Ark
John Willie
Chicago
al Weinig
Buffalo
Prentiss Signs With Boston Americans Pitching Staff
George P. Prentiss has signed as a member of the Boston Americans pitching staff for the coming season. He resides in Wilmington, Delaware.
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George P. Prentiss
Boston Americans
Prentiss
Wilmington
Del
Terrible Swede bicycle champion dies in Milwaukee
Cham pion Bicyclist John Lawson known as the terrible Swede died in Milwaukee after pneumonia. He was a renowned rider with international wins and was acclaimed for his speed and endurance in the early era of competitive cycling. The death recalls his many podium appearances and the era’s sporting vigor.
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Milwaukee
Fr, Wis
John Lawson
Newtons Lose to Newtowne Bowler
News clipping notes Newtons lose to Newtowne in a bowling context with fragmented OCR data listing names and numbers including Wellington Hutchinson and 182 159 175 188 190 as scattered figures. The readable items indicate bowling activity and local place mentions with sparse identifiers.
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Newtowne
Bowler
BRIS
Benebecanes oxUe Pacuir
BNE Ek
Newton
Bowler Prep
Ecco Chenes
City League bowling results highlight two straight wins
In the city league battie pin division both matches last night were decided by two games to one after a poor start. Teams rallied to secure wins in the final games, sustaining momentum for the season.
Rosenthal Brought Here On Larceny Indictment
Benjamin Rosenthal alias Jacob Bartman, 30, of 50 For sythe street New York, was brought to this city on an indictment warrant for larceny of a horse buggy and harness valued at 218 dollars from Harry Birman 10 Pitts street and another rig valued at 176 dollars from William K Porter 99 Green street Birman’s property was recovered in Port Chester New York where Rosenthal allegedly sold it
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Benjamin Rosenthal
Jacob Bartman
Forsythe Street
New York
Rosenthal
Harry Birman
Pitts Street
William K. Porter
Green Street
Birman
Port Chester
N. Y
Melrose smallpox case tested aid dispute
In Melrose today a smallpox case emerged with Dr Provandie. The Board of Health faced funds after Aldermen rejected 550 for free vaccination. Mayor Larrabee convened a special meeting and urged a 1000 appropriation, which was approved.
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Melrose
Board of Health
George MM. Carpenter
Orris Street
Melrose Highlands
Provandie
Oard of Health
John Larrabee
CQUET FINALS SET AFTER SEMI FINALS IN MONTREAL
In the Canadian racquet championship semi finals R B MacDougall of Montreal defeated K E Fay of Philadelphia three to one and F F Rolland of Montreal defeated Captain Symons of Kingston in straight sets. MacDougall and Rolland advance to the championship match tomorrow.
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Que
R. B. MacDougall
Monreal
KE. H. Fay
Philadelphia
F. F. Rolland
Symons
Kingston
MacDougall
Rolland
Jenkins Again Defeats Parr In Cleveland Match
In Cleveland, Jim Jenkins defeated Jim Parr of Lancashire in three falls 21, 30, and 19 minutes. Parr won the middle fall while Jenkins weighed near pounds and Parr 170. The bout was billed as world championship with a $1000 side bet and $1000 purse, refereed by Henry J. Edwards. Dan McLeod attended as a challenger observer.
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Cleveland
Laurels
Buffalo
Jim Parr
Lancashire
England
Ceremonene
Jenkins
Parr
Henry J. Edwards
The
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Dan McLeod
Hamilton
Ont
Portland Defeats Lawrence After Close Overtime Affair
In Portland, Maine, March 14, Portland edged Lawrence 7 to 6 after a grueling contest that stretched into nearly 14 minutes of overtime. Key rushes included Hipgon with 10 and Campbell with 5, while Tibbitts and Mallory stood out on defense. Referee OBrien and timer Dyer oversaw a crowd of about 500.
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Lawrence
Hipgon
Campbell
Tibbitts
Mallory
Devlin
Miller
O' Brien
Timer
Dyer
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