Dixon Defeats Marshall as Sponges End Fight in Sevenths
In Music Hall nearly 4000 spectators watched Jerry Marshall quit after seven rounds against George Dixon. Marshall blamed eleven pounds overweight and a Turkish bath for weak legs. Dixon pressed with left blows to the ribs while Marshall dodged and fought back, but Marshall could not regain strength and quit the bout.
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Peope
Music Hall
Patsey Kerrigan
Jerry Marshall
George Dixon
Marshall
Kerrigan
Dixon
Tom O’rourke
Sun Ashe
Patgey Kerrigan
Billy Hennessey
Daly
James Colville
Burley-Godfrey
Elms
Collins
Alberts
Mahan
Back Bay
Steve Mahoney
McCann
Luke Burke
Lowell
Charlie Duffy
Boston
Duffy
Charlie Collins
Joe Elms
Kenzie
Boxing Gossip From New Manhattan Club Notes
The Valentine Ale Club faces closure as Albany passes a new boxing bill. Tom O Rourke runs a rising club where Joe Walcott still wins pots, while Spike Sullivan remains unmatched. Public interest centers on matchups at 125 or 126 pounds and Spike’s preferred 118 pound weight.
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Valentine Ale Club
New Manhattan Club
Albany
Tom O’rourke
Joe Walcott
Walcott
Spike
Sullivan
Boston clubs prep South trip and Yale schedule released
The Bostons head south tonight while H O G Dorchester’s Jimmy Manning lives in Kansas City. Roxbury’s Rosbury club forms with Coffee and Schaffer likely to play and Fitzpatrick to pitch. Yale Manager Burnham releases a year schedule including April games at Hampton Gainesboro and Yale Field. Brockton Fall River swap dates to avoid back to back games in same city.
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South
Dorchester
Jimmy Manning
Kansas City
Atlanta
Mission Church Altar Boys
Roxbury
Coffee
Maples
Schaffer
Fitzpatrick
Miller
Yale Baseball Association
Hampton
University of North Carolina
Gainesboro
N. C
Georgetown University
Hampton, Va
Amherst
Yale Field
Andover Academy
Andover
Mass
Yale
Oritani Field Club
New Bedford Defeats Fall River in Season Finale
New Bedford triumphs 7 to 5 over Fall River in a close hockey exhibition at Adelphi rink. Ed Menard debuts for New Bedford with a strong late-game effort, while Roberts supports the offense as Cotter and Everett contribute drives and stops respectively in a taut finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Fall Rivers
Adelphi
Ed Menard
New Bedfords
Roberts
Menard
Cotter
Roberts, Co
Scoees
New Gololg
Fall River
Parsons
Hal
Ccccees
Wootke
Tosa Gees
Couldlgeese Roberts
Sige Eile
Memnard
Fverett
Smith
Curley
O'Malley
Sherman
Fall River Defeats New Bedford In Tight Hockey Tilt
Fall River topples New Bedford 8 to 7 in a close afternoon game. Parsons leads with 12 rushes while Roberts adds six. Smith and Curley split goalkeeping duty as Klobedanz referees.
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Fall River
New Bedford
Menard
Dunning
Whalers
Diccein Cope
Wodt
Cinco Oppmil Mravers
OULKO
Cow Bedford
Roberts
Conway
Doc
Parsons
Smith
Curley
Klobedanz
Timer—Porter
Harvard Lacrosse Associa tion Plans May 23 Cornell Game
Harvard Lacrosse Association voted to host a May 23 game with Cornell in Cambridge and to arrange further matches with Lehigh Johns Hopkins and other colleges if interest grows. They also approved first and second prizes for straight and long distance throwing to be contested later in the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard Lacrosse Association
Cornell
Cambridge
Lehigh Johns Hopkins
Boston horse show prep after New York purchase by John Shepard
John Shepard a noted Boston road driver bought a high class four horse team from Strauss and Hexter at the American Horse Exchange in New York. Three of the four horses are standard bred trotters. Jack Donnelly, who drove the Oriole four for John A. Logan at the last national show, will exhibit Shepard's team at the forthcoming Boston horse show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Shepard
Boston
Strauss & Hexter
American Horse Exchange
Jack Donnelly
John A. Logan
Mr. Shepard
Indoor Tennis Action at Newton Winter Club
The Newton Winter Tennis Club tournament at Bray's Hall Newton Centre features canvas turf with high caution as players adapt. E R Marvin and G F Eames split sets in a close opener while W E Putnam Jr and R McEttrick duel with Putnam prevailing in five sets.
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Newton
Bray’s Hall
Newton Centre
E. R. Marvin
G. F. Eames
Eames
Marvin
Cyclists See Historic Moments At City Meet And Legislation Hearing
Sole Austin W Crooks plans to go abroad soon after a tandem mile in Manhattan Beach clocked 1 58. S F Jackson of Very Cycle Company returns from New England trip while A O Very visited local agency. Pope Mfg opens Stanhope street repair shop after fire. N S W holds first annual ball April 8 at Maverick Hall. Lantern bill hearing today at 10:30 with many club delegations. President Sterling Elliott travels to New York for talks on League of American Wheelmen incorporation. He returns to attend the hearing.
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Austin W. Crooks
Crooks
St. Onge
Manhattan Beach
S. F. Jackson
Very Cycle Company
New England States
A. O. Very
Very
Pope Manufacturing Company
Stanhope Street
Maverick Hall
Targe
Senate
Sterling Elliott
New York
C. F. Cossma
Sams
Maryland
Potter
League of American Wheelmen
Elliott
Reed Men Unite in Ward 24 Caucus Showdown for Reed Ticket
A chaotic political caucus scene unfolds in Boston as Reed supporters push a united front in Ward 24 to nominate Thomas B. Reed for president. Delegates from ninth and tenth districts are in play with rival tickets and harmonization efforts led by Pillsbury Pierce and Jordan Merrill groups.
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St. Louis
Jesse Gove
South End
Jonathan A. Lane
George Hibbard
Jerry McCarthy
Barrett
Charlestown
Ward 2
Pillsbury-Pierce
Frederick W. Peabody
Thomas B. Reed
United States
Reed Republicans
Ward 24
Messrs
Pillsbury and
Pierce
Messrs. Pillsbury
Mr. Reed
Elbridge, Torrey and
Corness
J. P. Jordan
John F. Merrill
Tenth Congressional District
George L. Burt
Bill Whittemore
Daniel Lovering, JR
John J
Henry D. Pope
William Murdock
Henry C. Shor
Samuel J. Sarrows
Henry F. Howe
James
Conant
S. Pinkney Holbrook
Bray Wilkins
George H. L. Sharpe
Bowdwin
Parker
George G. Bradford
George F. Harding
Henry Richardson
William D. Brigham
Louis M. Clark
Reed
Albert E. Pillsbury
Edward L. Pierce
Jordan
Merrill
National Committee
John K. Berry
Pillsbury Pierce
Jordan Merrill
Field’s Corner
Jordan and Merrill
Elbridge Torrey
John Conness
Ivers W. Adams
McKinley
Ward 10
Ward Committee
J. B. Holden
Ward 11
John Hopewell, Jr
Cambridge
L. F. 8. Davis
Somerville
N. W. Loud
Charles Bradbury
Boston
Bradbury
Ladd
Haden
F. K. Bradman
Crockett
Ono
Motor Carriage Prize Contest Opens in New York
The Cosmopolitan announces a motor carriage competition with a $3000 prize judged by notable figures including General Nelson A Miles and John Jacob Astor. The 52 mile trial runs from New York City Hall Park to Irvington and back, emphasizing speed durability safety and cost with a national and international stake.
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Cosmopolitan
Nelson A. Miles
William P. Craighill
United States Army
H. Walter Webb
New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Company
John Jacob Astor
Esa
New York
Cosmopolitan Magazine
City Hall Park
Irvington
Broadway
Central Park
Washington Bridge
Yonkers
Hudson
America
France
Irvington-on-the-Hudson
Franklin Lyceum Formed From Evening School Debating Club
Mr Buffington at Franklin School organized a debating club for parliamentary practice. A permanent Franklin Lyceum was created to extend membership beyond current students. It aims to offer practical knowledge of parliamentary law and debate, plus discussion of current issues.
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Buffington
Franklin School
Franklin Lyceum
Franklin Evening School
Voters Decide to Buy Water Works System
Hillsboro Bridge precinct elects to purchase the Goodhue and Birnie water system for 45000 dollars. Possession to follow once funds are arranged by notes or bonds. Voters approved the plan unanimously.
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Hillsboro Bridge
N. H
Goodhue & Birnie
Chelsea Charlestown game ends in forfeit score unspecified
Games at Boylston alleys drew little interest with many forfeitures. Only one match last night occurred between Chelsea and Charlestown clubs, ending with an unreported score.
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Boylston
Chelsea
Charlestown
Reverend Pullman Declines Universalist Call to Lynn
In Brooklyn New York on March 17 the Universalist Church of Our Father in Brooklyn offered Rev. Dr. J M Pullman of Lynn Massachusetts the posting to succeed Rev C Elwood Nash. Pullman declines noting service best for the church in Lynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Pullman
Brooklyn, N. Y
Brooklyn
N. Y
Universalist Church of Our Father
Lynn
Mass
C. Elwood Nash
Pullman
A P A Beaten in Chelsea Republican Delegates Vote
In Chelsea last night Republican caucuses chose delegates to State and congressional conventions. The A P A wing carried Ward 3 only, backing ex Mayor Carter. George H Carter backed by the A P A won Ward 3. George H Durham led by opponents won Wards 1 2 4 and 5. Twenty delegates went to Durham. State delegates unopposed. Delegates named for Senator Lodge at large and Speaker Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Carter
George H. Carter
George H. Durham
Mr. Dunham
Senator Lodge
Reed
Rumor Hurdle: McKinley Not To Be Nominated On Any Ballot
Joseph H. Manley returned from New York saying McKinley will not be nominated on any ballot. He noted Reed has evident strength but avoided overclaiming. Manley asserted the St Louis convention will not be stampeded for anybody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph H. Manley
New York
McKinley
Reed
St. Louis
Reed delegates chosen by Salem Republicans
The Salem caucuses selected a solid Reed delegation to the State convention and district delegates favored George R. Jewett of Salem and Willard J. Hale of Newburyport. The municipal election approved party nominations by about a dozen votes citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Solid Reed
George R. Jewett
Willard J. Hale
Newburyport
Plymouth Caucus Chooses Delegates for Republican District
At the Republican caucus in Plymouth on March 17 delegates were chosen for District E including E B Atwood W W Standish Amasa C Sears C H Holmes W H Pay Weston James D Thurber and others along with State delegates W S Kyle C E Barnes Freeman H Holmes W W Avery A E Lewis and William S Morrissey.
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Plymouth
E. B. Atwood
B. Standish
Amasa C. Sears
C. H. Holmes
W. H. Pay Weston
James D. Thurber
W. S. Kyle
C. E. Barnes
Freeman H. Holmes
W. Avery
A. E. Lewis
Williams. Morrissey
Republican caucus elects delegation in Cohasset
In Cohasset on March 17 the Republican caucus chose state delegates Philander Bates A. A. Lawrence and C. A. Cross and district delegates E. E. Wentworth H. W. Souther and L. T. Cushing. The group was instructed for Reed.
Waltham Favors Reed in Republican Caucuses
Waltham reports Republican caucuses choosing delegates to State and district conventions favorable to Thomas B. Reed for President. Delegates aligned with Reed support his candidacy in the national contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Thomas B. Reed
McLean County GOP Backs McKinley at Convention
The McLean county Republican convention in Bloomington Illinois today endorsed McKinley instructions by a large majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ill
McLean County
McKinley
First District GOP elects McKinley delegates in Wisconsin
BELOIT Wis March 17 The first congressional district Republican convention chose McKinley delegates for the St Louis convention marking Wisconsin support in the national race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beloit
Wis
McKinley
St. Louis
Brookline High School Sixth Annual Midwinter Games Held
The Brookline High School Athletic Association held its sixth annual midwinter games at the Brookline Town Mall last night with large attendance. Captain Seaver led the meet while rivals, especially Boyce, challenged him in the 25 yard hurdle. Winners across events included Quinlan, Seaver, Boyce, Rust, and others, with multiple heats and final results across sprints, hurdles, jumps, and a slow bicycle race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookline High School Athletic Association
Brookline Town
Captain Seaver
Boyce
M. W. Quinlan, Jr
KR. C. Seaver
W. R. Boyce
L. C. Richardson
N. J. Rust, Jr
W. A. Parker
R. C. Seaver
M. W. Quinlan
W. A. Boyce
N. T. Bull
R. Spewall
H. I. Woods
E.M. Dorr
B. M. Dorr
N. W. Thompson
H. Fi’. Woods
W. B. Boyce
H. PF. Wood
R. L. Spewall
Phillip Fox
T. Hallet
A. E. Ritchie
J. M. Dr
Brown council picks report on Dr Brown affair
San Francisco march 17 a committee appointed by the Brown council finished its findings and sent the report to the council. A motion to dismiss all charges against Dr Livrown passed in committee and the accused was to be rearrested for further steps. The church prayer meeting tomorrow night will hear the council’s report. Dr Brown remains apprehensive and is said to intend contesting the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Brown Council
Livrown
Winuns Ertal Gen Tuest
Brown
Train Schedule From Boston Weekdays to New York and Nearby
Train service from Boston on weekdays to New York New Haven New London via Shore Line and other lines with multiple daily departures. Include connections to Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Providence Newport New Bedford Plymouth Fall River and Duxbury routes with varied times.
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Boston
Park Square
New York
New Haven
New London
Shore Line
Air Line
Widladietows
Stonington
Norwich
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Maryland
Providence
Newport
NEW Onedford
Cottage City
Krneeland Street
Plymouth
Abington
Duxbury
Fall River
Gil P
New Bedford
Vermont and Canadian Points Ripple Through Rail Listings
A rail route outline shows connections from Fitchburg Keene Bellows Falls White River Junction Rutland Whitehall Port Townsend Glens Falls Plattsburg Adirondacks Burlington St Albans Malone Ogdensburg Ottawa Montreal Quebec and other points to Vermont Northern New York and Canada.
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von Fitchburg
Keene
Bellows Falls
White River Junction
Rutland
Whitehall
Port Fdnsward
Glens Falls
Plattsburg
Adirondacks
Burlington
St. Albans
Malone
Ogdensburg
Ottawa
Montreal
Quebec
Vermont
New York
Canada
Time tables for local and through service
Time tables showing local and through service between all stations may be obtained at all ticket offices. Through car service in effect Dec. 20, 1895.
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Provincetown
Chatham
Byannis
Wood's Holl
Cottage City
Nantucket
A. A
Boston & Albany
Marlboro
Wu. Wm
Fitchburg
Leominster
Clinton
Old State House
Park Square Station
Knee and
Street Station
Fall River
L. H. Palmer
Boston
Geo
L. Connor
Allen
A.C. Kendall
Montreal
LVE
P. M _Ehaneneer
Washington Street
Union Station
Causeway Street
J. Blavallon
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Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Brady
Fitz
Pompadour J‘m
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Mahoney
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Baseball Notes
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Degtvite
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W. E. Putnam, Jr
R. McEttrick
Putnam
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McEttrick
Heuce
S. F. Wise
S. H. Shaw
Harry L. Ayer
Shaw
Wise
Wisisc
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Eere
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Ingraham
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Chelsea C. C
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Schultz
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Derabinski
Obo
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SAE
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Very Cycle CO
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Cohasset
Illiois del Gates
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Winslow Warren
Cincinnati
Old England
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William J. Corcoran
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Thomas Dolan
John S. Dooley
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Wagner
Michigan Central R. R
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Artford
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Tostan
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