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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1904
Page
3
Aimed at readers of a medical advert, the text explains uric acid in blood as the cause of rheumatism and claims Dr Shoop's Rheumatic Cure can convert acidity, dissolve deposits, and permanently cure most cases. It offers a month trial for $5.50 with a money back promise and urges writing Dr Shoop, Racine Wisconsin, Box 2683 for a free treatise.
Mike Sullivan of Cambridge aims to fight Joe Gans for the world light weight title. Gans and Blackburn have met, Blackburn beat Langford in a prior city bout, and Sullivan seeks a match if Gans makes weight at 140 pounds. Sullivan posts 500 forfeit to secure the bout with minimal notice, while Gans may agree but weight concerns linger.
San Francisco March 22 The famous Worth-His-Weight-in-Gold colt is dead at the Aptos stock farm He was sired by Cresceus dam Czarina and was the only Cresceus foal in California making his loss a distinct blow to the states breeding industry.
Jimmy Collins spoke to 500 Macon A. O. H. members and friends about Irish contribution to baseball. He named famous Irish players across eras and teams, praising both past legends and current stars while stressing Ireland’s passion and influence in America’s national game.
Over 50 candidates for the Tech track term answered Coach John E. Mahan's call and started practice in the Exeter street gym yesterday afternoon. Chairman Briggs announced an additional meet for undergraduates. The Dartmouth meet remains on the schedule at Newton, May 21, with Amherst meeting a week earlier at Amherst. The intercollegiate event will be in Worcester on May 27-28.
In San Francisco on March 21, reports say the Corbett versus Britt boxing match is a few days away with Corbett favored by public opinion though betting remains light. Corbett trains harder, weighing near 131 pounds, while Britt sharpens for a tougher test, noting his edge in size and power. Other boxing notes include Patt Sweeney‑Mellody, Jig Stone challenging Mellody, and a dense lineup of New England boxers preparing for the national championships and potential Portland and Boston bouts.
Marvin Hart failed to appear for his scheduled bout with Gus Rublin in Philadelphia, a black mark on the Louisville boxer's record. The article notes his past good behavior and questions excuses about the nonappearance, mentioning alleged issues with his hands and a lingering past referee-style scrutiny.
The triangular athletic meeting among Roxbury High Mechanic Arts High and English High set for Saturday afternoon in English High drill hall has been declared off English High seeks Dorchester High for a dual meet instead. Smathers plans to place McChesney in charge of a stud after racing days end.
A Worcester Academy ineligibility dispute over Heath E White prompts BA A revision of interscholastic meet points held at Mechanics Building under BA A rules. Exeter rises to 21 18 points, Worcester drops. White returns prizes, trophy sent to Exeter. second place mile and 1000 yard events reassigned.
Captain Lajoie of the Blues says four clubs Boston Cleveland New York and the Athletics will contend for the American League pennant this fall. He cites stronger lineups for New York and Cleveland and notes injuries limited Cleveland last season while predicting improvements across the others. He singles out Griffith Keeler and Fultz as returning to form and comments on Connie Mack and Rube Waddell's potential.
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