Corbett Seeks Rematch With Fitzsimmons After Barroom Talk
In San Francisco on March 23 James J. Corbett and Robert Fitzsimmons met at the Baldwin Hotel bar to discuss a rematch. Bob says retire is likely. Corbett presses for another fight while plans include a testimonial at Olympic Club and a show in Oakland before heading East to New York.
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San Francisco
James J. Corbett
Robert Fitzsimmons
Baldwin Hotel
Corbett
Bob
Sacramento
Jim
Fitz
Julian
Maher
Fitzsimmons
Carson
Olympic Club
Oakland
New York
Hagerstrom Knocked Out At Open Of Olympic Association
About 1500 fans attended the opening of the Olympic Athletic Association in Delaware county. Maurice Hagerstrom, The Terrible Swede, was knocked out in the second round by Charlie Johnson after a first round spent on the floor. In the 145-pound bout Jack Bonner and Dick Moore fought to a standing draw after 15 rounds, with Moore showing superior infighting and punching.
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Philadelphia
Delaware County
Olympic Athletic Association
Maurice Hagerstrom
Providence
Charlie Johnson
Hagerstrom
Jack Bonner
Dick Moore
College Point
L. I
Bonner
Moore
McCue and Bolan Draw in Twenty Round Card
In Troy New York three bouts headlined a Manhattan Athletic Club show Marty McCue and Sam Bolan fought to a draw under catchweights and Marquis of Queensberry rules Allan defeated Kid Lewis in three rounds Lewis quit after a brutal swing Gorman and Berne fought to a draw local boxers from Troy were noted in the card
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Troy
N. Y
Manhattan Athletic Club
Marty
McCue
Sam Bolan
New York
Bolan
al Allan
Kid’ Lewis
Norfolk
Lewis
Allan
Jimmy” Gorman
Eddie Berne
Yale Baseball Captain Murphy Offered New Haven Leader
William H Murphy former Yale captain and New York shortstop arrived in New Haven and met with Connecticut State Baseball League managers. He was offered the captaincy and managing role for the proposed New Haven team.
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New Haven, Conn
William H. Murphy
Yale Baseball Nine
New Yorks
New Haven
Connecticut State Baseball League
Inter state Shooting Association opens at Elkwood Park
The fifth annual meeting at Elkwood Park features top pigeon shooters led by Dr. W. F. Carver of Chicago Captain A. W. Money of Oakland and Phil Daly Jr. Fifty percent of entrance goes to the winner and 30 to second with 20 to third from a 70-man field.
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N. J
Interstate Shooting Association
W. F. Carver
Chicago
A. W. Money
Oakland
Phil Daly, Jr
Hollywood
Powers
Merrill
Bingham
N. Dunnell
W. Dunne
Morris
Gilbert
Hamilton
Messner
Dallas
Heikes
May
McPherson
Green
Fanning
Trimble
Dubray
A. Glover
Hank White
James
Dickey
Kelly
Strong
Marsh
Merritt
W. Dunnell
S. Glover
JH. White
Captain Money
South Boston to Open Decoration Day Gym Grounds
In South Boston a meeting of prominent businessmen in St. Augustine's on F Street raised 161 shares at par toward a $2,000 goal to establish outdoor athletic grounds for the new South Boston Athletic Association. A lot on Dorchester Avenue and Locust Street was leased, with plans for a baseball diamond and track. The effort expects open grounds by Decoration Day and will appoint a construction oversight committee after another meeting Sunday at 2 PM.
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St. Augustine’s
F Street
South Boston Athletic Association
J. L. Tighe
James Murphy
South
Chelsea
Tenney
Mitchell
Fay
Barnes
Everett
Merritt
Roberts
Baker
Washington Avenue
Nichols Street
Highland School
Committee On Health
Gill
Lynn & Boston Street Railroad
Winnisimmet Square
Committee On Police
John Sullivan
Boston
Charles H. Grant
Grant
Rogers Wins Suburban League Trophy at Old Dorchester Club
Rogers of Dudley Association won the trophy with Richardson of Dorchester Central placing second. The eight club leaders in the Suburban League rolled for the prize offered by Fred Wood of the Boston Athletic. The results follow.
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Fred Wood
Boston Athletic
Shermans Defeat South Bostons in City League Bowling
The Shermans rolled 2526 to South Bostons 2391 at Clack's alleys South Boston in a one sided City League game.
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Shermans
South Bostons
Clack’s Alleys
South Boston
Hanovers Edge Fruit In Close Car Ruths Alley Match
A tight bowling contest at Car ruths alleys ended with Hanovers defeating Fruit by four pins. Final score not disclosed in readable text.
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Hanovers
Carruth’s Alleys
Winkfield's Pride Wins Lincolnshire Handicap at Lincoln
In the Lincolnshire handicap of 2000 sovereigns at Lincoln, Winkfield's Pride owned by J C Sullivan won. Funny Poet, owned by E Courage, finished second with Bridegroom, owned by M D Rucker, in third. Other starters included Bucephalus Lord Hervey Victor Wild Scotch Wisdom Clorane King Hampton and St Jarlath.
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London
Lincoln
J. C. Sullivan
E. Courage
Funny Poet
Martin D. Rucker
Bucephalus
Lord Hervey
Victor Wild
Scotch Wisdom
Clorane
King Hampton
St. Jarlath
Court Ball
Yorker
Winkfield
Pride
Bellevin
Bridegroom
Teufel
Green Lawn
Diakka
Park Extension Linking Franklin Park to Dorchester
City officials and Dorchester citizens discussed extending the park system to Five Corners via an avenue from Columbia and Boston streets. Proposed width 100 feet as parkway or 80 feet as highway, totaling 92 600 feet. Land and grade damages estimated at 250 000 dollars, construction about 350 000 dollars, including a new bridge over the New England railroad.
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Quincy
Jackson
Dorchester
Franklin Park
Dorchester Parkway
Columbia
Boston
Five Corners
Park Commission
New England Railroad
New London Bids High for Intercollegiate Regatta
The New London Board of Trade seeks the Yale Harvard Cornell and Cornell Columbia Pennsylvania varsity boat races. A circular offers transport for crews and boats, boat houses with floats, crew quarters, observation train tickets at 60 cents each, and about 1700 dollars per crew to cover expenses beyond training.
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New London
Conn
Board of Trade
Yale
Harvard
Pennsylvania
Cornell
Columbia
Multiple Bay Area and Boston sports notes from a late 19th or early 20th century column
A letter for Frank B. McCuma appears at the office as Brooklyn’s squad heads south to Charlotte for training. New York nominates Hammie Gray and J. J. McDermott for the B A A Marathon on April 19, while Harvard’s relay squad accepts a Chicago mili tary carnival invite featuring Bigelow Vincent Fush and Hollister. South Bostons shift management to Frank Harkins. East Boston Rowing Association to elect officers next Sunday with an April 19 banquet. East Boston A A prepares a cross country run next month open to members. Riverside Boat Club hosts monthly smoke talks at Cambridgeport boathouse tomorrow. Independent Four of Somerville vs Henley team in Puritan Hall tomorrow. Sarsfield Guards and Division 4% Hibernian Knights vie for a prize. Jimmie Bannon signs with Kansas City Western Association, coaches Lehigh for four weeks before heading west. projection: big league soon. Reader notes Louisville beat Boston in four games last season.
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Billy’’ Vino
L. N. Walleston
Park Square
Rob Urquhart
Dorchester
St. Onge
Keith
Union Square Theatre
New York
Albert A. Pope
Hartford
Orange Land
Tom Cooper
Detroit
Nashville
J. W. Stocks
Sandow
Fowler
Dana Hardware Company
Pearl Street
New England
George A. Reynolds
Jean C. Wheeler
Michael J. Duran
Harry BE. Chandler
William M. Currier
Lexington
Will C. Eaton
George W. Clark
S. H. Bowing
N. B. Harrington
W. E. Sager
Peter Bannon
Thomas F. Murphy
Pacific Coast
California A. C. C
A. C. Co
Pa’ Mott
Atlantic
Jimmy Michael
National Cyclists’ Union
Queen Victoria
Chicago
Mrs. Michael
Eagle C. C
Northampton Street
the Post
State Road
Boston
Newburyport
Hammie Gray
St. George Athletic Club
J. J. MceDermott
A. C
Harvard
Bigelow
Vincent
Fush
Hollister
South Bostons
Frank Harkins
J. J
Riverside Boat Club
Boathouse
Cambridgeport
Somerville
Henley
Puritan Hall
Sarsfield Guards
Hibernian Knights
Jimmie Bannon
Kansas City
Lehigh
Penn
West
Bannon
Reader
Louisville
California Wines and Bottles Promote Exports
A listing notes California wines and assorted bottles for sale at NCHARD & FAREAR locations, with prices and multiple dock square addresses. The dealer advertises a selection of wines and beverages across venues at Dock Square and Faneuil Hall Square.
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California
Ailon
Nchard & Farear
AZ Dock Square
Faneuil Hell Square
Kid McCoy Next Champion Says Dan Stuart
Dan Stuart predicts Kid McCoy will confront heavyweight champ Fitzsimmons. Stuart argues Fitzsimmons would easily beat Corbett in four rounds and that McCoy, after gaining weight, could challenge the Australian fighter in two years.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Dan Stuart
Dallas
Tex
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Bob
Kid McCoy
Mr. Fitzsimmons
Melrose Ath letic Club Mounts Thirteenth Minstrel Show
The Melrose Athletic Club held its 13th annual minstrel show at Town Hall with a red and black decorated hall. An ensemble of entertainers led by Interlocutor Charles J Barton and stage manager Edgar H Somes performed original songs filled with local humor.
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Melrose
Melrose Athletic Club
Charles J. Barton
Jones
T. H. Eaton
H.L. Austin
Ed Kelly
W. R. Houdlette
G. A. Bailey
E. R. Some
Arlington High Likely for Senior Interscholastic League
Arlington High School, winner of last year's junior baseball series, seems likely to gain admission to the Senior Interscholastic League this year. The report notes several players moving between schools and positions, with Harvard freshmen and Brookline High among those arranging games and coaching duties.
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Rand
Boston Latin Nine
Harvard
Dean
Sam Lewis
Brookline High
Boston Latin School
Irvington Oval
Longfield
St. Botolph Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Hutchins
Talbot
Groton School
St. Mark's
Newton High
Tech
Brookline Hgh
Bogan
English High
Joe
Brooklineigh
Gaptain Reilly
English High Nine
Beef Eaton
Bert Ashley
Stillman
Robinson
Boston Latin
Eddie Murphy
Hoppy
Brookline One
Charlie Shea
Bcax
Nee Laying
Razor trade and sharpening services advertisement
Razor Wade and Butcher J Crooks F Reynolds warrant genuine 48c bones best grade six inch 15c two blade knives 20c combination razor straps 18c razors sharpened and set ready for use 20c John Bestgen and Co 990 Washington at next door to Columbia Theatre open till 9 o'clock evenings
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Wade & Butcher
J. Crooks
F. Reynolds
John Bestgen & CO
Washington At
Columbia Theatre
Exciting bike races at West Newton rink
A large crowd watched two home-trainer events last night. F. P. Kent led a triplet in a 1:04 4-5 mile with M. A. and O. F. Peterson aboard. one Peterson son lost a pedal at the half. Litchfield of Middlesex C. C. edged Ira B. Parker in a near photo finish with a 1:16 1-5 time.
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West Newton Street
F. P. Kent
M. A
O. F. Peterson
Peterson
Irving Fe, Litchfield
Middlesex C. C
Ira B. Parker
Litchfield
No Bike Secession Denied by National Racing Board Head
Albert Mott chairman of the national racing board L A W asserts there is no basis for reports that Western national circuit dates will be cancelled due to secession. Applications for dates will be considered without prejudice. Attention turns to the Scotland international race meet July 29 to August 1 with potential American entrants.
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Baltimore
Albert Mott
National Racing Board
Mott
Scotland
North Shore State Road Backed by Officials and Farmers
At yesterday morning’s continued hearing at the State House supporters spoke in favor of the shore route. Beverly President Haskell endorsed the measure while ex-Mayor Hayes of Lynn cited building material as a cost saver. Essex farmers led by Mr. Perkins supported the road. Representative Barnes of Chelsea also favored construction.
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North Shore State Road
State House
Haskell
Beverly Common Council
Elihu B. Hayes
Lynn
Essex County
Perkins
Barnes
Chelsea
Canadian Loughead Sets Indoor Two Mile Record
At the Mechanics Pavilion indoor bicycle meet Fred Loughead of Canada won the final heat of the two mile professional race in 4 24. He defeated Eaton McFarland and Jones to set a new world best.
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San Francisco
Mechanics’ Pavilion
Fred Loughead
Eaton
McFarland
Jones
Bicycle Notes Show Park Riders Enjoy Spring Weather
Many riders, especially women, took to the park and Reservoir yesterday enjoying mild temperatures. Park roads from the entrance to the fens to Franklin Park are in excellent condition allowing a fourteen mile circuit without a dismount. New faces among park policemen appear, continuing a class under experienced tutelage.
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Fens
Franklin Park
Ser
Backers for Sullivan emerge in Eastern sports syndicate
Boston timekeeper Jimmy Colville joins a syndicate willing to back John L. Sullivan against Fitzsimmons for the championship. Colville arrived with confidence in Sullivan's ability to defeat Fitzsimmons, stating Sullivan can out-hit and stop the champion in close range. Other notes cover Maher advice, Fitzsimmons' father birth, and Dixon-Erne fight travel plans.
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Chicago
Ill
Jimmy” Colville
Boston
Corbett
Carson City
John L. Sullivan
Fitzsimmons
Colville
Davies
Sullivan
Boxing Gossip Sparks Broadway Clash With Erne Dixon Rumors
New York boxing chatter centers on George Dixon versus Frank Erne at the Broadway Athletic Club. Erne demands twenty five rounds while Dixon seeks a rematch under prior conditions after their December meeting. Preliminary bouts and other matchups fill the scene as arrests and purses spark further talk.
Not in Contempt Letter on Supreme Court Decision
A. M'Donnell of the A. C. S. U. objects to clerks of the courts being cited as calling a meeting contemptuous. He argues the press may express opinion on the decision about thirteenth amendment construction and potential consequences for contracts and labor under federal and state power.
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Supreme Court
Harlan
Congress
A. M’donnell
Commercial Street
Showalter Takes Lead In Chess Match With Pillsbury
In Brooklyn on March 23 Showalter beat Pillsbury in the thirteenth game, taking the lead for the first time and forcing Pillsbury to win ten games before Showalter can lose the match.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Pillsbury
Showalter
New England School of Boxing Open Day
Skilled instructor welcomes ladies gentlemen and children to the New England School of Boxing at 127 Tremont Street Room 12. Open day and evening sessions offered with a trial of six lessons available by call or write.
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Eng
School OF Boxing
Tremont St
Lockout at Waltham Watch Factory over secret finishing trade
In Waltham on March 23 the Wal tham Watch Company announced a lockout of fifty finishers with three days notice. The department teaches a unique finishing trade taught to one Swiss trained woman, a unionization plan by finishers was halted as management closed the plant for a week to readjust the department.
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Waltham
Waltham Watch Company
Switzerland
Federation of Labor
Adams Chapter D A R hosts two whist tour naments at Vendome
The Adams Chapter of the D A R held two whist tour naments at the Vendome with 280 attendees in the afternoon and about 150 in the evening. Proceeds fund a project to restore John Adams birthplace in Quincy. Prizes included autograph letters from Abigail Adams and John Adams framed in red white and blue.
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Adams
Daughters of the American Revolution
Vendome
John Adams
Quincy
Elizabeth C. Adams
Abigail Adams
George O. Wales
Boston
Miss Higgins
Vincy
Chase
Cambridge Prospect Union to Host Thorp Lecture on Convict Labor
Cambridge scholar J. G. Thorp will speak at the Prospect Union this evening on Convict Labor and the Workingman. A postlecture discussion is expected with trade unionists taking part.
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J. G. Thorp
Cambridge
Prospect Union
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