Ryan Stops Tracy Fight In Tatersall Spectacle
In Chicago on March 2, referee George Siler halted the bout in the eighth round with Tracy badly hurt and unable to continue. Tommy Ryan dominated after Tracy’s early rally, scoring knockdowns and opening a deep cut, with the crowd knowing a knockout was near. The stoppage left no decision as Ryan looked bested by Tracy at times but clearly the stronger fighter overall.
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Chicago
Tom Tracy
George Siler
Tattersall’s
Tommy Ryan
Tracy
Ryan
Kilrain and Sullivan May Meet as Boxing Fight Looms
In Baltimore on March 20 Jake Kilrain notes a likely Sullivan bout in New York. Kilrain received a telegram from Parson Davies proposing a ten round Kilrain Choynski match in Chicago around April 1. Kilrain will delay that offer pending his planned clash with Sullivan. He also comments on Steve O Donnell card offering him all receipts if stopped in eight rounds, and expects a rematch if not stopped.
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Baltimore
Jake Kilrain
John L. Sullivan
New York
Kilrain
Boston
Davies
Choynski
Chicago
Hanley Griffo Bout Ends Without Decision in Six Rounds
In Philadelphia at the Southwark Athletic Club a six round bout between Jack Hanley and Griffo produced the best city fight for Hanley. No decision was rendered and a draw would likely have been declared if one had been allowed.
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Philadelphia
Southwark Athletic Club
Jack Hanley
Griffo
O'Donnell Kilrain feud sparks Boston boxing talk
A heated exchange over Steve O'Donnell's letter and his claim to fight any man at a week’s notice fuels dispute with Peter Maher backer John J. Quinn in Boston. Quinn cites O'Donnell Maher plans, coaching ties, and possible Corbett Sullivan exchanges as context for looming matchups and bets across April.
Ailsa Poised For Cup Run After Mediterranean Trials
London dispatch notes Yacht World praise Ailsa as phenomenally fast with windward prowess and quick helm. The piece hints at Atlantic passage for the cup challenge and suggests Valkyrie III could threaten victory if she wins.
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London Yacht World
Valkyrie
London
Yacht World
Ailsa
Atlantic
Steam yacht races set with varied prizes and events
Five entries compete in the March 28 steam yacht race with first prize a cup valued at 1250 francs and 12 500 francs in cash. Baron Rothschild and James Gordon Bennett sponsor second prizes. Prizes repeat for March 29 and April events including handicaps and ratings. The fleet will be reviewed next Friday at Ville Franche.
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Nice
James Gordon Bennett
Frances
Baron Rothschild
Mr. Bennett
Ville Franche
Boston relief committee expands to aid starving Newfoundland
The Boston relief committee met in the Mayor's office with Mayor Curtis presiding. Alan G. Faye reported to Newfoundland and a clerical committee expressed thanks for Boston's generous response and support. The executive committee was enlarged, names added, and a press appeal to Boston clergy was proposed to boost further contributions.
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Boston Relief Committee
Newfoundland
Curtis
Alan G. Faye
Faye
Boston
Wendy
Eben D. Jordan
James J. Grace
Francis Peabody, Jr
Eames Beats Campbell in New England billiard opener
Eames defeated Campbell in the opening game of the four cornered New England championship with a high 162-3 average and a total of 409 as Bruce Paige introduces a new scoring method. Yatter and Paige to play tonight with referees from the B A A and scorer T S Veader.
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New England
Eames
Campbell
Yatter
Paige
Bruce & Paige
Washington Street
Jack Kenrick
T. S. Veader
Brooklyn Beats Pittsburg for Third Straight Win
Brooklyn defeated Pittsburg 12 to 10 in Savannah on March 20 in front of about 500 spectators. Burns hit a fourth inning homer over the fence driving in a runner, as Brooklyn improves to three straight wins and heads to Augusta to face the Washingtons.
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Savannah
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Burns
Brooklyns
Augusta
Washingtons
Eileen
Jordan
Sugden
Gumbert
Daub
Grim
Dailey
Juvenile Team Triumphs in Candle Pin Match at Jefferson Alleys
Juveniles defeated the men's team by 81 pins in a candle pin match last night at Jefferson Alleys. Read as Burns led both squads with the high score, while Magee Bestrick Farr en Feather and Yeomans McCullough Langdale Bradford comprised the two sides.
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A. Shuman & Co
Jefferson Alleys
Burns
Magee
Bestrick
Farren
Feather
Yeomans
McCullough
Tae Langdale
Bradford
Baseball War in New England Split Between Leagues
A Boston Post analysis outlines a bitter clash in New England baseball between the New England League led by T. H. Murnane and the New England Association led by J. C. Morse. The dispute centers on Burnham and allies attempting to absorb Lowell and Brockton, with allegations of duplicity and scheming. Arbitration by Nick Young is cited as key, with a scheduled association meeting and strong local opposition to Burnham in Lowell.
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Post
New England
New England League
T. H. Murnane
New England Association
J. C. Morse
Lowell
Brockton
League
Messrs
Irwin
Leonard
Walter Burnham
Manchester
Haverhill
Lawrence
Salem
Nashua
Burnham
Bangor
Parker House
Hersey
Mason
Mr. Hersey
Mr. Mason
Keith
Brockton Club
Mr. Murnane
Association
Somerville
Nick Young
Washington
National Board of Arbitration
Morse
Young
Sporting
Washington Boston Baseball Postponed by Rain
Rain postpones the Washington Boston baseball game in Columbia South Carolina. Both teams prepared for the opener and left for Charleston to play a three game series starting later in the week. Boston players Ganzel Stivetts Ryan Nash and Bannon stayed behind for individual training. The Boston team will visit here again on the 28th 29th and 30th inst.
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Columbia
S. C
Charleston
Boston
Ganzel
Stivetts
Ryan
Nash
Bannon
Dartmouth Baseball Support Grows as Pledge Increases
At a Hanover meeting the Dartmouth Baseball Association pledged 800 for the team and projected a rise to 1500 within days. W. J. Randall of Chelsea Massachusetts resigned as treasurer and H. C. Cummings of Concord was elected to replace him.
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Hanover
N. H
Dartmouth Baseball Association
W. J. Randall
Chelsea
Mass
Association
H. C. Cummings
Concord
Whoop ing Dough Dr Kopff German Spice Plaster Best for Aches
An old advertisement notes Dr Kopff’s German Spice Plaster as the best remedy for aches. Available at best druggists or through Berlin Medical Co. in Boston and allied outlets.
Weather Authority Warns on Humidity and Sudden Cold Grip Risks
An authority on weather explains that the deadliness of grip rises after high humidity followed by sudden temperature drops. The article urges prudent self care, noting that even mild symptoms can linger and be prevented by warming the body. It promotes Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a tonic to restore strength and fend off lingering weakness after grip.
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Duffy
Faculty and football power struggle at Harvard sparks campus debate
Harvard students debate football’s fate as the faculty votes, the athletic committee seeks to assert authority, and the football squad disbands. Captain supporters urge a salvageable plan while critics fear the game may be lost, with spring practice canceled and training rules in place.
Yale reacts to Harvard football ruling with regret
Yale leaders voice regret over Harvard faculty action on football. The Yale News notes no desire to critique Harvard wisdom while Yale keeps rules revisions to students and graduates. Professor Richards says Yale will not restrict the game and remains confident in its wholesome nature. Walter Camp says Harvard’s action won’t change Yale policy or the rule reform committee.
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Harvard
Post
Brewer
Harvard Crimson
New Haven
Conn
Yale
Yale News
Richards
Walter Camp
New England Trotting Horse Breeders to seek Massachusetts charter
Nearly 200 prominent horsemen gathered at the American House for a special meeting of the New England Trotting Horse Breeders Association to promote forming a stock company under Massachusetts law. Officers and plans were adopted to secure a charter and transfer assets to the new corporation, with two shares per member valued at ten dollars each.
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New England Trotting Horse Breeders’ Association
American House
Massachusetts
C M. Jewett
W. C. Clark
Manchester
N. H
F. C. Manchester
Boston
Newland Trotting Horse Breeders’ Association
New England
Trotting Horse Breeders’ Association
John R. Graham
United States
Malcolm Forbes
Cleveland
Millett
Salem
Death of Ralph Wilkes Trotting Stallion at Thayer Farm
The 42 year old Ralph Wilkes died yesterday at Colonel J. E. Thayer’s Lancaster stock farm after a twelve hour illness of inflammation of the bowels. Once the breed’s speed leader and a top 2-minute clip candidate, he was purchased for 35 000 dollars and valued at 150 000. Foaled in 1889, by Red Wilkes out of Mary Mays, he sired many winners for New England breeders and set fast times at Mystic Park and Hartford.
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Ralph Wilkes
J. E. Thayer
Lancaster
Colonel Thayer
Ralph
Red Wilkes
George Wilkes
Mary Mays
Mambrino Patchen
W. F. Galbrath
Lexington
Emma E
J. J. McCarthy
Franklin
Bard’’ Palmer
Mystic Park
New England
William Dalrymple
Maplehurst
James Gelden
Hig
Governor O Farrall Answered in Teamoh Row
Senator Darling of Hyde Park challenged Governor O Farrall's account of welcome to the Teamoh delegation. Darling said the embarrassment was self created by cordial reception and denied apologizing for Teamoh's presence, noting Teamoh's name was never mentioned.
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O’farrall
Virginia
Teamoh
South
Darling
Hyde Park
Mercantile Affairs Committee
O'Farrall
Quiet Rhode Island Campaign Amid Yacht Construction
The Springfield Republican notes an unusually quiet Rhode Island campaign season with greater attention directed to national affairs and a notable interest in a new yacht under construction at Bristol.
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Springfield Republican
Rhode Island
Bristol
Local Bicycle Club Hears Fee Cut Plan at New Quarters
A special meeting of the Union Bicycle Club approved reducing membership fees to 2 until June 1 and set a novel entertainment for the 29th. A new Elmwood Cycle Club will form in South Medford, and John R. Kendricks of the Oxford Wheelman is in Boston.
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Union Bicycle Club
New Quarters
Washington Street
South Medford
Elmwood
John R. Kendricks
Oxford Wheelman
Philadelphia
Sanger
Boston
Young’s
Bicycle wheels and engraving firms in demand
A dealer reports orders for Orient wheels with eager buyers, including a woman ready to pay $100. Graves & Green at 302 Washington St are doing wood cuts for bicycle makers, Graves a wheelman and head of Detachable Clear Co. McCausland, Somerville club member, runs the Eastern arm of Equitable General Providing in John Hancock Building, Devonshire St, noting Crescents booming. The selling plan of this house is
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Messrs
McCausland
Somerville Club
Equitable General Providing Company
John Hancock
Devonshire Street
Early History of Bicycle Making Amid Nestors Atwell and Underwood
The notes praise Major William Atwell and James Underwood as leading figures in early U S bicycle making. It highlights the Johnston two speed wheel at 154 Congress Street drawing growing public interest and notes the two speed mechanism is sold to meet demand.
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William Atwell
James Underwood
Johnston
Congress Street
Local Bike Shops Draw Crowds to Washington and Eliot Streets
John Wood Jr relocates to 76 Washington Street with stock of sporting goods and bicycles including Columbias and Lovell Diamonds. Chandler and Barber’s at 15 Eliot Street attract growing crowds as Monarch wheels draw attention. Their representative R D Rogers is noted for his hustling in the cycle trade.
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Stevens, Freeze & Co
New York
John Wood, Jr
Sudbury Street
Washington Street
Chandler & Barber’s
Eliot Street
Monarch Wheels
R. D. Rogers
Harvard stages elaborate Silent Woman revival in 17th century style
Harvard's English department presented a meticulous replication of Elizabethan theatre for The Silent Woman, featuring stage, audience, and costs from Ben Jonson's era. The cast included Harvard and drama students led by Franklin H. Sargent, with G. P. Baker directing scenery and Abby Sage Richardson texts. The result mixed farce with slow opening, but praised overall for faithful detail and revived success.
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Ben Jonson
Harvard University
Shakspere
Sargent
G. P. Baker
J. L. Couch
South
Boston
Abby Sage Richardson
American Academy of the Dramatic Arts
Franklin H. Sargent
Hards
D. H. Morris
H. Schurz
W. S. Thomas
H. C. Quincy
K. Fenellosa
S. W. Phillips
G. F. D. Belden
F. E. Frothingham
H. B. Foster
A. T. Robinson
Prentices
Townsend Walsh
B. G. Knoblauch
J. A. Brewster
F. Dobyns
F. A. Burlingame
W. A. Hartzell
The
News Agents Social Club Elects Officers
At a meeting in their rooms at 3% Minot Street the News Agents Social Club elected S. F. Alexander as president C. Goldthwait as vice president F. Smith as treasurer P. Arratto as secretary and Max First as sergeant at arms.
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Minot Street
S. F. Alexander
C. Goldthwait
F. Smith
P. Arratto
Max First
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John L
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Billy Delaney
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A. W. Cooke
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B. Mullen
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J. F
Mechanics’ Hall
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Tom Carter
Arizona
Charles Clark
West End
Bert McIntyre
White
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Mace Finnerin
Sam Colville
Tommy Terrills
Paul Kelliher
Rob Roy
Vigok
Erie Medical CO
Buffalo, N.Y
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Mahoney
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Nuff
H. B. Shattuck & Son
Columbus Ave
Waverley
Finder
Jonson
Dauphine Eugenie
H. Bostwick
Ned Clerimont
Meyer Truewitt
Short
John Daw
Wale Decete
Fuller
Amorous la Foole
Flood Thomas Otter
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Rudd
Morose
RPA
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Clerimont
Russell
Olmstead
California
Ankarnchard & Farrar
Faneuil Hall
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