Old Dorchester Wins Boston League Final Over Newton Club
Old Dorchester defeats Newton Club at Arlington Boat Club for second place alongside Charlestown. Dorchester led all strings, scoring 858 to 800 in the first, 816 to 796 in the last, with Grover and Gray posting key marks and multiple players earning fancy spares.
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Carruth Team Defeats McCarthys in Alley Bowl Victory
The Carruth team defeated the McCarthys at the latter's alleys last night in a bowling game. The score:
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Franklin fund trustees appointed in Suffolk Probate Court
Judge Grant appointed Henry L. Higginson Francis C. Welch A Shu man Charles T. Gallagher and the Rev Charles W Duane to the Franklin fund trustees In addition Stopford W Brooke and Alexander McLennan from the oldest churches were named The fund about 100000 held by the city with clergymen serving under Benjamin Franklin will and the other trustees chosen after hearings by state and city officials.
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Fighting the Gypsy Moth at the Young Men’s Union
The Young Men’s Christian Union held its monthly reception with a talk by Professor Fletcher Osgood on fighting the gypsy moth. He described extermination methods, devices, and the moth’s habits in a practical, engaging presentation.
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Young Men’s Christian Union
Fletcher Osgood
Roxbury No 14 N A S E Endorses License Law
At a special meeting of the Roxbury Association No 14 N A S E the resolution was adopted unanimously. The association expresses hearty endorsement of the license law as passed in 18% and renounces all amendments to the law.
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Roxbury Association No. 14
Roxbury No. 14
Neted 3 LAR Pure Acerganity at Meen Mqguare
Fragments describe a measurement or notation with three LAR units and terms resembling acerganity in a misread context. The readable phrases point to quantities and an area label but lack clear events, people, or organizations to identify.
Corbett Describes Knockout With Fitzsimmons in Ring
The article recounts Jim Corbett detailing a fifth round knockout of Bob Fitzsimmons with a left hand and body blows. It covers post fight reactions, financials, possible future matches, and family responses including Mrs. Fitzsimmons and Corbett’s brothers.
Boxing Threat Ends in Fatal Exchange
The speaker recounts a tense confrontation with a rival who vows to fight in the street if given no rematch. The exchange escalates when the rival threatens violence and the speaker responds with a stark warning of killing him if forced to fight again.
Corbett Reflects On Loss To Fitzsimmons In San Francisco Fight
In Sacramento Corbett laments his defeat from self faults. He recalls advice from Charley White and warns he underestimated Fitzsimmons. He praises Fitzsimmons as the best opponent he ever faced and notes his own misread of the bout.
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Corbett Expresses Regret After Fight With Fitzsimmons
The article quotes Corbett saying he felt in control at the start but accidental punches led to the loss. He voices plans for a rematch and notes he remains confident, though present gloom follows the bout. Corbett shows no lasting injuries and is seen in normal condition.
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Aftermath at Carson Purses and Bets Turn to Match Fight
In Carson Nevada on March 18 the storm disrupted events as purses and side bets were turned over to Julian Brady who offered 20000 to match Corbett against Fitzsimmons again. Stuart raid proposed a 10000 purse for Pitt versus Goddard. Weather kept most sports away.
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Fitz Triumph Over Corbett in Hard-Fought Duel
Fitz secured a narrow victory as Corbett battled fiercely in a tense matchup. The contest featured strategic plays and standout moments from both players, underscoring Fitz’s edge in the final stretch.
Boxing figure dies after event incident
A boxing trainer or promoter reportedly died after a recent event. Officials are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death and its connection to the match venue in the reported location. Further details from authorities are awaited.
Mrs Fitzsimmons Upstages Ring as She Spurs Bob
In Carson City Mrs Fitzsimmons cheers her husband James J Fitzsimmons through a boxing match with Corbett. She abandons her chair to urge body blows and watchful defense as the bout shifts rounds. Her shouted guidance grows increasingly animated.
Woman Reporter Describes Fitzsimmons Corbett Fight
A World correspondent from New York writes from a woman’s viewpoint about the boxing match. She notes scientific conduct, the visible influence of Fitzsimmons’s wife on his morale and attire, and contrasts with Corbett’s understated presentation.
Boxing tally shows Corbett outlanded Fitzsimmons 221 to Ml
A boxing expert tallies blows landed per round during the Corbett Fitzsimmons bout. Round by round counts list Corbett 16 21 26 18 16 24 17 12 8 1 18 11 11 4 and Fitzsimmons 9 10 13 8 8 10 10 7 10 19 11 9 10 4 totaling 221 for Corbett and Ml for Fitzsimmons.
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Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmon
Corbett Family in Grief After Famed Boxer Is Beaten
Carson Nev March 18 The father of James J Corbett speaks of a heartbreak and disbelief after his son was defeated He describes Jim as a manly boy and a good son in a line quoted by reporters as part of the grim reaction to the loss
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James J. Corbett
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Mrs Corbett Prostrated After Boxing Loss
In San Francisco on March 18 Mrs J J Corbett lay in bed at the St Nicholas Hotel unable to see visitors. She mourns the defeat of her idol and asks how he could lose, insisting something must be wrong or a mistake.
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San Francisco
J. J. Corbett
Bicycle Races Seek LA W Sanction at West Newton Rink
West Newton Street rink hosts amateur and professional races March 20 to April 3 under LA W officials. Henry W. Robinson states home trainer machines fall outside bicycle racing rules, no sanction needed. Prizes include gold medals and diamonds for amateurs, $100 in gold for pros, with entries $1. Event highlights include Allan B. Spiers testimonial, Derby plans, and upcoming Gloucester 20-mile race referee George Dorntee. Brockton backs anti-tack ordinance. Eddie Bald heads to Florida with trainer Patsey McDonald.
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Goodrich Tire
Schaefer Sweeps Two Billiard Exhibitions at Hub Parlors
Schaefer the billiard wizard played two exhibitions at the Hub parlors yesterday. In the afternoon he defeated Shaw 300 to 72 with a high run of 75 and an average of 183 4. Shaw top score was 13 with an average of 44 5. In the evening Schaefer beat Yatter 400 to 98. his high run reached 1%6 and his average was 2248 9, while Yatter’s high was 16 with an average of 54 9. The scores list many runs for Schaefer totaling 400. He will exhibit again this afternoon and evening and faces Mr. George Carter 400 to 2.
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George Carter
Harvard entries in MIT games list several dash results
Harvard competitors listed for tomorrow’s MIT games include 35 yard dash nov ce J de K Towner and others with times and class years such as 1900 entries E J Sanderson A L Dean W W McNeil L S S F C Kid der J Frank E H Smith L B Canterbury G M Leupp 35 yard dash also shows J S Dunstan F H Bigelow H L Williams A A Boyden 98 97 39 etc. Additional events 40 yard high hurdles H L Williams N P Hallowell 97 pole vault A B Emmons 98 E D Brooks 99 R H Morrison 99 W W Hoyt inereal running high jump J D Dole 99 W G Morse 99 F Holt 99.
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Winnipeg Crew Shut Out From Henley Regatta
London telegram reports the Henley regatta committee will not invite the Winnipeg crew this year amid allegations some members are salaried workers.
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Face Soap Advertises Beauty Book and Facial Goap
A fragmented old advertisement promotes Woodbury's Facial Soap and a Beauty Book offer. It mentions a dermatologist in Boston and a druggist selling the soap, asking readers to send 10 cents for the book.
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Boston Common Council Figures in City Spending Row
Beacon Hill senators plus Representative visit the council as it debates the Dover street bathhouse contract and a 100000 nurses home. Labor wage increases meet opposition while calls grow to expose land deals and curb a 30 year street tenure plan.
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