Fight promoters push profits split for Jeffries Fitzsimmons bout
William Brady and Martin Julian met in New York to review bids for the planned heavyweight match. Bids ranged from $21000 to $30000 with clubs seeking a share of picture rights profits. A 24 hour extension was granted for final offers and a meeting is set for tomorrow afternoon to finalize terms.
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New York
William A. Brady
Jim Jeffries
California
Martin Julian
Robert Fitzsimmons
Pugilists
H. P. Taylor
San Francisco
W. B. Gray
Westchester Athletic Club
John P. Dunn
Coney Island Athletic Club
Warren Lewis
Bergen Beach Athletic Club
Brady
Julian
National Sporting Club of
Taylor
Westchester Club
Coney Island
Terrific fighting ends in draw at Hot Springs arena
In Hot Springs Arkansas on March 15 Oscar Gardner and Jimmy Murray fought twenty rounds at Whittington Park in the Corbett and Fitzsimmons arena. The bout ended at 6 o clock with a draw after a rattling contest from start to finish. About 1200 spectators attended including ten or fifteen women.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Oscar Gardner
Jimmy Murray
Whittington Park
Corbtt and Fitzsimmons
Broadway Athletic Club Opens in Old London Street boxing night
New Broadway Athletic Club in downtown Old London Street hosts two 10 and 20 round bouts with Crocky Boyle against Sam Bolan and Joe Walcott versus Billy Edwards. Johnny White referees. April 7 features Gans vs Spike Bullivan at 133 pounds with side bets and purses.
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New York
New Broadway Athletic Club
Old London Street
Crocky Boyle
Philadelphia
Sam Bolan
Joe Walcott
Billy Edwards
Walcott
Edwards
Joe
Johnny White
al Herford
Joe Gans
Baltimore
Spike Bullivan
Broadway A. C
Gans
Griffo
Dal Hawkins
Bobby Dobbs
Spike
Tom O’rourke
Fitz-Jeffries
O'Rourke
Brady
Julian
Fitz
Jeffries
Sharkey
Itz
Fitz-Corpbett
Lenox A
Ter McGovern
Patsey Haley
Harlem
Brooklyn
Hal
Terry
New Hampshire
Oscar Gardner
Haley
Gosta
America
McGovern
Palmer
Tom O'Rourke
Lenox A. C
Johnny Griffin
Weymouth
Church of the Sacred Heart
Morris Rosenberg
Fred Dinsdale
Worcester
A. C
East Cambridge
Patsy Hennessy
Lawrence
Mill City
Kid McCoy
Jim Hull
Itching Piles Cure Promoted by Ointment Ad
An old advertisement claims Itch ing piles can be instantly relieved and permanently cured by a particular ointment. The product costs 50 cents and is available at any drug store.
Director Spalding resigns from New York club
Walter Spalding a longtime director of the New York baseball club resigns claiming the club is not operated in a sportsmanlike way. The resignation is announced from New York dated March 15.
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Walter Spalding
New York Club
New York
J. W. Spalding
New York Baseball Club
Spalding
Players Bench and Gotham Athletic Club Teams Preview
The article notes held out players signing with teams including Pink Hawley of the Reds and Rosie, New York will need him to win the pennant. Gotham Athletic Club plans a speedy collegiate team with Jimmy Dunne as captain while the Knickerbocker A C aims to challenge. It recalls Billy McGunnigle’s death and historical promises by Charley Byrne to Mae McGunnigle’s family.
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Pink’? Hawley
Cincinnati Reds
Rosie
New York
New York A. C
Jimmy Dunne
Brown University
Knickerbocker A. C
Gotham
Boston Athletic Association
New Yorkers
Billy’ McGunnigle
Brockton
Mac
Brooklyn
American Association
Charley Byrne
Tom Lovett
McGunnigle
Byrne
Baltimore-Brooklyn
Mae
Harvard to Unionize Training Tables Under MacMasters Oversight
Scotty MacMasters will oversee all Harvard training tables this spring. Young, in charge of the tables, has taken a large house dedicated to training, a move that meets with approval as the Harvard ranks show full confidence in MacMasters.
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Harvard
Scotty Munc- Masters
Young
MacMasters
Yale hurdler Peters among suspended Sheffield men
Peters, a Yale hurdler who has competed in winter meets in this city, is one of the Sheffield Scientific School men on the track team suspended for poor scholarship. About a score have been held up and the Blue is despondent. Commodore David Banks has presented New York University twenty one silver cups for prizes in the inter collegiate gymnastic championships on March 24.
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Duquesne A. C
Pittsburg
Knickerbocker A. C
Boston
San Francisco
Ingleside
Giles
Cleveland Driving Park Association
Hopples
Argonaut Rowing Club of
Toronto
Charles A. Goldman
Pesculls
Harvard Handicap Fencing Tourney Ends Quietly at Hemenway
Fencing at Hemenway gymnasium drew a small crowd as Harvard hosts a handicap event. F. W. Hitchings of Dedham, with a 40 percent handicap, claimed first place with 74 1/2 points. G. H. Bread, class of 1899, finished second with a 15 percent handicap.
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Harvard
Hemenway Gymnasium
Green
Diaz
F. W. Hitchings
G. H. Bread
Hitchings
Dedham
Ladies Night Planned by Division 42 AOH at Union Hall
Division 42 AOH gathered at Hibernian Mall to finalize plans for the ladies night in Union Hall tonight. County president Mrs Finlay announces a new Ladies Auxiliary division of the Daughters of Erin with music from 8 to 10 and dancing until 2, followed by a collation.
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Hibernian Mall
Hanover Street
Thomas H. Maguire
Union Hall
Canal Street
The
Daughters of Erin
M. A. Finlay
American Athletes at Paris Exposition Considering 1904 Games
New York reports indicate the Paris A A U exposition committee plans to support Olympian participation during the Paris exposition. They recommend inviting the Comité International Des Jeux Olympiques to hold its 1904 games in the United States if amateur laws permit.
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New York
Paris
A. A. VU
Comite International Des Jeux Olympiques
US Golf Association fixes venues for amateur open and women events
The executive committee assigns the amateur contest to Onwentsia Club Chicago the open event to Baltimore Country Club and the women's championship to Philadelphia Country Club The week of July 3 is set for the amateur event with Sept 4 for the open The women's dates remain undecided Morris County Club is chosen for the US Canada international team match with date to be agreed upon.
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New York
United States Golf Association
Onwentsta Golf Club
Chicago
Country Club of
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Morris County Club
United States
Canada
Elkes Challenges Floyd McFarland for Big Cycling Bets
Boston March 15 1899 longtime manager W A Elkes issues a series of paced and unpaced race challenges to Floyd A McFarland of San Jose Cal for purses up to 1000 a side plus a 250 side unpaced offer. He lists race formats dates and conditions and defends Harry Elkes past defeat while urging McFarland to accept or face a world title series.
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Boston
Harry D. Elkes
Floyd A. McFarland
San Jose
Cal
Elkes
McFarland
Harry Elkes
United States
America
Floyd McFarland
California
A. Elkes
Elk
McDuffee
New York
W. A. Brady
Harry
American Cycle Racing Association
Brady
Jim Kennedy
L A W Loss Exaggerated says National Secretary Bassett
National Secretary Abbot Bassett of the League of American Wheelmen comments on a New York dispatch about declining membership. He notes renewals occur mainly in spring and that many memberships expire in early spring, with renewals spread across the year.
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Abbot Bassett
League of American Wheelmen
New York
League
French automobilist Fournier eyes America as home
Henri Fournier, a French racing and pacing expert, travels from San Francisco to New York and plans to settle in the United States. He aims to race sprint events and promote his firm's cars, teamed with Ton Barnaby of East Boston on a fast motor tandem.
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Henri Fournier
New York
San Francisco
America
Fournier
Ton Barnaby
East Boston
France
Springfield
A. D. Peck
Tiger Roadsters
Castle Square Hotel
Henshaw
F. P. Kent
Paul I. Aldrich
Aldrich
Boston
New England
Messrs
Sprague & Bell
Columbus Avenue
Royal Crown
J. C. Bell
Malden
Metropolitan Wheelmen
Waltham Cycle Club
Riverside Hotel
Waltham
C. H. Metz
The
Waltham Manufacturing Company
William Shoesmith
John Murray
F. P. Sibley
Edward Wise Goes on Trial for Murder in New York
Edward Wise of Boston faced trial before Justice Williams in the criminal branch for the murder of Charles Beasley on November 2, 1898, on West Twenty ninth street. A jury was secured and the case adjourned until tomorrow.
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New York
Edward Wise
Boston
Justice Williams
Criminal Branch
Supreme Court
Charles Beasley
West Twenty-ninth Street
Springfield Beats Waterbury 7 to 6 in Season Finale
Waterbury hosts Springfield in a close season closer as Springfield tops Waterbury 7 6. Smith shines in goal while Hipson and Connell help power the visitors with precise passing. Holderness replaces Chatfield after an early shaky period as an amateur fills in.
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Waterbury
Conn
Springfields
Springfield
Smith
Hipson
Connell
Sword
Hartford
Chatfield
Holderness
Roberts
Qlush
Timer—Leahy
East Weymouth Polo Defeats Plymouths in Lopsided Match
East Weymouth shut Plymouths 8 to 1 in polo with solid team play. Second period missteps by Schofield and Mercer and Miller and Malone noted. Scorers include Steps 45 and Janelle 42 as Rushes tallies for East Weymouth. attendance listed as 4. Referee Moran, timer Generoux.
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East Weymouth
Plymouths
Schofield
Mercer
Miller
Malone
Plymouth
Steps—Mullen
Janelle
Easteymouth
Moran
Timer—Generoux
Meriden Beats Hartford 6-5 In Hazy Skating Match
Meriden defeats Hartford 6 to 5 after leading by a goal at intermission and holding Hartford scoreless in the final period. Hayes's defense shines while Cusick and Cotter draw fouls as Mooney misses late minutes. Referee Harrington and timer Kagan oversee a rough contest.
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Meriden
Conn
Hartford Tonight
Hartford
F. Warner
Mooner
Maynard
Wootke
Cusick
Cotter
Menard
Phelan
Everett
Harrington
Timer- Kagan
Cod Liver Oil as an Alterative Remedy Promoted
Medical texts describe alteratives as restoring normal organ function. Cod liver oil is cited as an alterative improving digestion, red blood cell work, and overall vigor. Scott’s Emulsion with lime and soda is suggested for better intake and added nerve tonics from hypophosphites.
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Scott
Jeffersons Win City Candle Pin Loops Dig In For Lead
Jeffersons topped the Carruth quintet in a tight City Candle Pin League night, winning all three games to strengthen their league lead with six games left. Jeffer son rolled the night’s high total at 1320 pins, City Hall close behind at 1310, and Murray Irwin took three straight over Jameson.
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City Candle
Jefferson
Carruth
City Hall
Hub
Murray’ & Irwin
Jameson
Somerville
Finnegan
Callahan
Murray & Irwin
Rouse
Binns
Garruth
Coleman
Cummings
Witness Fogg admits false testimony in Tre worgy murder case
Joseph A. Fogg Jr pleaded guilty to perjury after confessing his Bucksport hearing testimony on Sarah Ware murder was a lie. He claimed investigators pressured him with threats and money, admitting fear and coercion while insisting Treworgy faced grand jury action.
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Bucksport
Joseph A. Fogg, Jr
W. T. Treworgy
Sarah Ware
Remick
Western Hancock Municipal
Ellsworth
Fogg
Treworgy
Foge
Sarah
Miles Lane
S. E. Hall
Board of Selectmen
Tracey
Tapley
Aienra
Ivyo Foge
Hall
Odlin
Heywood
Trewaligy
Yacht Masters Triumph in South Boston Pin Match
The yacht masters defeated the engineers three pins in a candle pin bowing match at South Boston last night Captain James Waters rolled 285 in the final string and 567 for three strings boosting his team to a 2275 2272 win The first match for a purse was won by Murray and Irwin over Carruthal levy with the return game set for Monday next at Murray Irwin alleys
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Yacht Masters
South Boston
James Waters
Waters
Yacht Engineers
Murray & Irwin
Carruth Allevys
Hearing on the Sparrows Scheduled at City Hall
Mayor Quincy sets a hearing on continuing municipal action against the English sparrow. The session in the aldermanic chamber Friday at 4 pm will hear petitioners first, then opponents, with time split between sides.
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Quincy
Discharged Defendant in Rio Py Stevens Court Assault Case
Donato Lacozino was discharged in Rupert Criinet Court District Rio py Stevens after not proceeding with an indictment. The defendant faced charges of assault with intent to murder Dominico santan Fay, with a loaded revolver alleged to have been carried by Lacozino. A 19 W809 case was noted.
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Donato Lacozino
Rupert Criinet Court
District Rio
National press committee named by League of American Wheelmen
President Kee nan of the League of American Wheelmen announces a national press committee with George L. McCarthy chairing. Members include Paul Aldrich Boston Joseph Estoclet Philadelphia Morris Isaacs Cincinnati Missdna Bean Chicago and Hal W. Reed Indianapolis. Miss Bean becomes the first woman appointed to a national committee.
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New York
Keenan
The
League of American Wheelmen Today
National Press Committee
George Ll. McCarthy
Paul
Aldrich
Boston
Joseph Estoclet
Philadelpe
Castilian Captain Tells Of Wreck Near Portland
Captain Barrett of the wrecked Castilian ashore at Yarmouth describes the disaster. He says the ship swung toward Half Way Rock, took soundings, faced a dropping depth, and struck on Blonde Rock as the sea ran. Rescue boats remained with the wreck. inquiry will be held in Halifax with Captain Smith presiding.
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Yarmouth
Barrett
Portland
Sea Island
Blonde Rock
Halifax
Bartlett
Allan’s Marine
W. H. Smith
Zionist youth concert and ball draws about 400
The Sons and Daughters of Zion hosted their first concert and ball at Paine Memorial Hall last night drawing about 400 attendees. Hebrew youths promoting Zionism organized the program with H. M. Kallen as stage manager and FE. Finkelstein directing the dance after the show.
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Sons and Daughters of Zion
Paine Memorial Hal
Palestine
H. M. Kallen
FE. Finkelstein
Shapteath Paterlosky
D. M. Goldstein
Kilmer Swamp Root Promises Kidney Relief
Dr Kilmer claims Swamp Root cures kidney and bladder diseases and urges readers to request a free sample and book via the Boston Post. It notes the remedy’s availability in 50 cent and one dollar sizes from druggists and Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Boston Post
Boston Daily Post
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Leather Men Confer on Boston Leather Trust Fight
Local leather men meet to discuss a Boston alliance against the Western Leather Trust. Fred F. Ellis vows to fight Chicago schemers, warn of job losses and hardship if the trust grows. A charter will be applied and Boston firms may decide their futures at a Saturday meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Combination
Western Leather Trust
Fred KR. F. Ellis
Chicago
Boston
Chicago Trust
Leather Trust
Hatch
New England
New Light on Brain Disease Discovery at Michigan
ANN HARBOR Mich March 15 New honor has just been brought to the medical faculty of the University of Michigan by the research of Dr G Karl Huber He discovered nerves governing brain blood vessels a finding praised by physiologists and expected to alter treatment of apoplexy epilepsy and headaches.
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Ann Harbor
Mich
University of Michigan
G. Karl Huber
Huber
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