Sullivan Seeks Return to Ring Says Training Slowly
Billy Hogarty reports John L Sullivan intends to train carefully for a comeback. Sullivan plans to take time, guard his health, and seek public backing if he proves serious about returning, with Boston sporting men ready to support a challenge to any opponent.
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John L. Sullivan
Hogarty
Sullivan
Bill Daly, Jr
Reynolds
Washington Street
Boston
Billy Mahoney
Patsey Sheppard
George Gay
Bill Daly
John J. Murphy
John Campbell
Pat Sheehan
Harry Morrissey
John Keenan
Jimmy Colville
M. T. Clarke
Andy McCue
Denny Sullivan
Ham Brock
James Stack
Jimmy Doherty
Louis Snell
Billy Hayes
John F. Gallagher
Ed Gagan
Denny Murphy
George McGahey
Larry Kennedy
Jere Shea
Frank Norton
Ned Graham
Rob Roy
Sullivan plans comeback after near death in pneumonia
John L Sullivan declares a new life, vows abstinence and health rebuilding, aiming to box heavyweight challengers O Donnell or Kilrain. Dr Ordway notes rapid recovery, Sullivan looks improved in spring attire and stresses seriousness of his challenge to fight top opponents despite age.
Smith and Ryan to Box Two Rounds at Seaside Club
Brooklyn reports a matched bout between Tommy Ryan and Billy Smith after two days of negotiations. The fight is set for April 29 at Seaside Athletic Club with Jim Kennedy arranging, Parson Davies handling Ryan, and a Boston sportsman representing Smith. Their fourth meeting could settle the welterweight world title.
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Tommy Ryan
Billy Smith
Seaside Athletic Club
Jim Kennedy
Ryan
Parson Davies
Chicago
Boston
Boxing Gossip and Referee Row in Boston Circles
In a critical Times-Herald piece on boxing errors the writer slights Boston official Jimmy Colville over a Tracey Walcott bout. The letter-writer defends Captain Bill Daly as a fearless, fair ref and outlines recent schedules, bouts, travel plans, and timekeeping gripes across clubs in Boston and surrounding regions.
Charlestown Y M C A Exhibition Delights In Hall
The Charlestown branch of the Boston Y M C A held a gymnasium exhibition last evening directed by Professor Oliver L. Herbert. The programme featured gymnastics with strong applause. Notable acts included Indian club swinging by women from the Woman's Christian Association of Boston and statuary posing by F Theall, W Theall, R Q Macmanon, and E Douglass.
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Boston Y. M. C. A
Oliver L. Herbert
Indian Club
Woman's Christian Association of Boston
F. Theall
W. Theall
R. Q. Macmanon
E. Douglass
Yale Students and Athletics Debate Sparks National Attention
The Yale News cites a Springfield Republican remark arguing the country reduces undergraduates to athletes, claiming Harvard schools influence public perception. The exchange highlights tension between athletics and academic reputation in college life.
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Yale
Yale News
Springfield Republican
Amateur racing debate near Boston stirs cycling eyes
Discussion argues whether professionals may race for money near Boston under L A W rules. It notes the board’s power to sanction prizes and alter programs, and considers how a professional race might conflict with amateur status. Also reports club news and upcoming events across the region.
Wanted 1000 bicycles for fair price
Advertisement seeks 1000 bicycles in any condition for sale at Sues Bicycle Dept on Bummer Street. Buy or trade used and new cycles with a promise of fair prices. Customer can inspect line for bargains.
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Sues Bicycler
YAN * Bicycle Dept
Bummer Street
Yale Has Her Strong Men
Yale gymnastic authorities comparing Amherst strength tests find Yale athletes exceed Lane of Amherst in back leg and arm tests. Captain Armstrong leads Yale with 2670, Hickok 2420, Chadwick 2665, while Lane records 2367. No match is arranged yet though Chadwick desires a test.
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Amherst
Lane
Seaver
Armstrong
Hickok
Chadwick
Turf Notes From Monmouth Park And Beyond
Turfi ng notes report Matt Byrnes delaying move until near Brookly n Jockey Club meeting. Monmouth hosts strong steeplechasers. Longstride sent to Count Castellane, then to France next month. Grover Cleveland sold to Bass of Boston at 11 years old. Fleetwood Park trotting meets to feature Frank B Walker as trainer. NY Driving Club to hire one paid judge to enforce rules. Directly touted as 1895 champion pacer. Gamble favors him over rivals. James Lamley back with Dwyer stable. Fifty new stalls at St Asaph track. many jockey licenses renewed and require new licenses. Henry Harry fired. Fleetwood purse for free-for-all pace. Tremont Ida K colt seen as promising 2-year-old. Charlie Ballard to ride for Eugene Leigh. needs to shed more weight. Fred Taral not asked to ride Dr Rice in Rice Simmons race. Taral reluctant. Annie Bishop training over jumps at Gravesend.
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Monmouth Park
Brooklyn
Redwood
Sherwood
Frank B. Walker
Indianapolis
Fleetwood Park
Driving Club of
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Joe Patchen
John R. Gentry
James Lamley
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P. J. Dwyer
St. Asaph Track
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Charles Healy
James Iuumley
Frank Curtis
Otto Heider
John Coylie
John Keefe
M. Sheedy
John A. Pratt
Anthony Hamilton
William Pickering
Fred Taral
Charles Carrigan
Andrew Dorsey
William Simms
William Kunze
John Shields
William Shields
Fred Littlefield
Paul Fox
Samuel J. Doggett
Richard C. Doggett
J. J. McCafferty
Irving Maldonado
Lester Reiff
W. Forbes
J. Nacey
T. Avery
Fred Cowman
John Welch
Frank Leary
J. Patton
Frank Duffy
Lord Harry
Fleetwood
Charlie Ballard
Eugene Leigh
Fred Foster
Dr. Rice
St. Louis
Taral
Annie Bishop
Gravesend
Britannia tops Ailsa in rough sea sail-off race
Britannia beat Ailsa in a rough sea with a stiff breeze in Saturdays sail-off. Ailsa started at 10 44 40 and finished 2 45 43 while Britannia began 10 54 32 and finished 2 38 57. Valkyrie I showed little impact as Rolla III defeated Lolo II, which abandoned the contest.
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Nice
Britannia
Ailsa
Valkyrie I
California State University to enter intercollegiate athletics
The California State University plans to compete with Eastern colleges this year. Students have raised over $1000 to fund the athletic program. The team will meet Princeton on May 11, Penn on May 13, Harvard on June 1, and Yale and Chicago at later dates. They will participate in intercollegiate games at Mott Haven on May 26.
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San Francisco
Cal
California State University
Princeton
University of Pennsylvania
Harvard
Yale
Chicago
Mott Haven
Sloop yacht built for W E Eustis by Dyer at Deep Haven
Arthur Dyer completed a 46 foot sloop for W. E. Eustis of Boston at Deep Haven yards on Lake Minnesota. The yacht, brass finished with aluminum bronze centreboard, measures 46 feet overall, 10 feet 5.5 inches beam, 33 feet water line, and 4 feet 8 inches depth. Draft 18 inches plus centreboard. It will carry 1100 feet of sail in mainsail and jib with 27% more in topsails.
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Arthur Dyer
W. E. ©. Eustis
Boston
Deep Haven Yards
Minnesota
Eustis
Ingland
Hollister Returns to Stroke as Harvard Crew Shuffles
Harvard varsity crew reorders positions after Hollister returns from layoff due to a blistered hand. Stevenson moves to No 7, Shepard to No 2, Fennessy to No 4, with Hollister at stroke and Damon at No 2. New lineup lists Watriss at No 5, Perkins at No 4, Bullard at bow.
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Hollister
Stevenson
Shepard
Fennessy
Watriss
Perkins
Damon
Bullard
New England Whist Association to Hold 1895 Convention
The second annual convention takes place at Hotel Thorndike Boston April 18 to 20 1895. Contests include straight whist duplicate whist for pairs and a four man team event for the president’s trophy. Entries welcomed via Edwin C Howell Herald office Boston, with late entry possible up to thirty minutes before play. Prizes include trophies and player souvenirs.
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Thorndike
Boston
Edwin C. Howell
Herald Office
Deerslaying Case Widens in Sandwich Woods
State officers Proctor and Letteney press prosecutions for alleged illegal deer shooting in Sandwich woods. Two more defendants, Charles Meiggs of South Sandwich and Christie Baker of Cotuit, found guilty by Justice Swift in Barnstable First District Court, each fined 109 dollars. Appeal to Superior Court set for next month.
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Mount Vernon Rye Whiskey Promoted as Superior Distillery Bottling
Mount Vernon Rye Whiskey is described as made from rye and rye malt only and sold in open market barrels at higher prices due to its recognized superiority. Bottled at the distillery, each bottle bears a guaranty label certifying purity and original condition, with a premium price claimed to ensure customer satisfaction. Buy the distillery bottling in square bottles with wired and sealed caps.
New England Baseball Association Adopts Schedule Plan
Adjourned meeting at the Parker House includes Haverhill Salem Fitchburg Lowell Nashua Lawrence representation. Fitchburg gains schedule change. next Wednesday meeting to finalize. Honorary member Arthur Dixwell received credentials. season opens May 1. Captains named for Lowell Nashua Salem Fitchburg Haverhill Lawrence.
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Lawrence
Arthur Dixwell
J. J. Dillane
J. McCracken
Daniel Lucey
G. Hacker
M. Standish
R. Standish
J. Hofford
A. Ke. Brinton
Carl Ganmeison
C. J. Conley
P. L. Rooney
M. IF. Friel
James Hutchinson
John Sheehan
G. W. Grant
O. R. Clayton
J. C. Kennedy
W. Thursby
EF. A. Pigeon
W. J. Morgan
M. F. Birmingham
Jj. J. O’hara
Mark B. Gill
Alfred Shaw
James Stokes
John Downs
Thomas Hanley
Frank Myers
Frank Malott
J. M. Corrigan
John McManus
D. F. Murphy
Charles S McGraw
Charles F. Morse
William C. Regan
John Chaffer
Frank McSteen
Martin Loftus
P. J. Haggerty
Philip Jason
William Carey
M. J. Mahoney
John Irwin
Frank J. Leonard
JT. J. Dyer
Mr. Norton
Mr. Thyne
Hitchburg
Flannigan
Sy Birmingham
John Shaffer
F. P. Craves
Senators Rally Past Boston in Easier Win in Savannah
The Washington Senators defeated Boston 18 to 1 in Savannah after trailing yesterday. Stocksdale struggled on the mound but received solid support as Anderson finished strong. Washington had 18 hits to Boston’s 1 with 4 errors to 6. Batteries Stocksdale Anderson and McGuire, Dolan Sullivan Wilson Tenny and Warner.
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Anderson
Stocksdale
Washington
Boston
McGuire
Dolan
Wilson
Tenny
Warner
Browns Fall to Atlantas in Opening Loss
The St. Louis Browns opened against the Atlantas in Atlanta and suffered their first defeat of the season. Ely at short and Staley on the mound starred for Atlanta as the Browns were held to seven hits and two errors each side. Final score details show Atlanta 0 2 0 0 8, St Louis 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.
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Staley
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New Orleans Defeated as Baltimore Routs Nine
New Orleans played a stronger fielding game but were outbatted by Baltimore. Bonner started at third for Baltimore and committed five errors. Final score Baltimore 15 runs, 15 hits, 0 errors. New Orleans 4 runs, 6 hits, 7 errors. Batteries Henning Hoffer and Clark for Baltimore. Ely and Gondyg for New Orleans.
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Bonner
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Henning, Hoffer and Clark
Ely and Gondyg
Columbian University Defeats Vermont 12 to 5 in Opener
Washington March 27 The Columbian University baseball team defeated the University of Vermont 12 to 5 in the season opener. Buckman pitched for Columbian with Horner behind the plate while Vermont struggled to connect with his curves. Buckman and Horner teamed for 11 hits to Vermont’s 5 with Columbian errors 3 and Vermont 6. Dodds and Naylor were Vermont’s battery.
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Princeton Opens Baseball Season With Narrow Win
Princeton defeats Columbia College 9 to 4 in Princeton New Jersey as the first local baseball game of the season. Attendance reported at 80 with Princeton taking 9 hits to Columbia's 5 and committing 2 errors to Columbia's 2. Batteries listed as Wilson Easton Janine Williams Titus and Altland for Princeton while Fiskel Stewart and Ship handled pitching for Columbia.
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Baseball notes hint Newburyport team and player moves
Newburyport may form a strong team and Yale connection noted with Stafford praised as a phenomenal second baseman. Mike Madden reportedly out of baseball. New York club reserves 1000 upper-tier seats with daily sale through agencies. Jack Smith to play third base for Wilkes Barre in 1895. Lewiston signs Regan. previously played under John Irwin. Reach’s Official Baseball Guide published with rules schedules and stats. Schriv er could join New York as catcher. Freedman authorized to negotiate. possible deal within days.
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Murphy
Stafford
Mike Madden
New York
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Haverhill
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Lewistons
John Irwin
Reach
Billy Schriver
Chicago
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New Haven Freshman Langford Slotted At Stroke In Varsity Boat
Captain Armstrong announced four major changes to the New Haven varsity crew including Langford moving to stroke and Cross to 4. Simpson replaces Judd at bow due to a vaccinated arm while the junior eight ran aground on an oyster bed, injuring feet and damaging the shell. Changes in the crew are described as daily.
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Haven
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Cross
Simpson
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Paige-1 11 14 2 9 1 GS ds 4 0 2 10 50 6 0 4 4 6
Scoring sheet shows Paige-1 with totals 312 and high run 3 while listed as referee and T. S. Veades named scorer for the event with multiple figures and abbreviations from the record.
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T. S. Veades
Harvard varsity eleven to hold light outdoor practice
This afternoon Harvard football squad will practice on Soldiers Field with light work. The players will go through rudimentary principles while weather and crew commitments limit full quarterback and full back passing drills.
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Dedham High School forms Athletic Association
The Dedham High School students met yesterday and voted to form a High School Athletic Association. An advisory committee was elected including Lewis K. Conant H. Carter Kennington and Edwin Brooks with full power to arrange a meet.
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Dedham High School
High School Athletic Association
Lewis Kk. Conant
H. Carter Kennington
Edwin Brooks
Egg-tossing runaways ruin Cross Street wagon
A team of tied horses pulling a New England Oil Company wagon frightened by an electric car dashed along Cross Street Somerville at 4 10 in the morning. The heavy wagon struck a stationary grocery wagon loaded with eggs, scattering the contents into eggs in all forms. Damages totaled about 50 dollars.
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New England Oil Com
Cyrbstone
Seventh Annual Convention of Golden Cross Elects Officers
The seventh annual convention of the United Order of the Golden Cross met in New London Connecticut and elected officers including Grand noble commander W E York Waterbury vice commander Mrs W N Simons Norwalk past noble commander J N Booth Bridgeport keeper of records W N Simons grand treasurer G N Bingham Rockville grand herald A R Cole Putnam.
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Governor signs drought aid seed bill for Nebraska
Lincoln March 27 Governor Holcomb signed the Legislature’s appropriations bill granting 209000 dollars for seed grain and food for drought stricken western Nebraska farmers. The measure becomes immediately operative.
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Neb
Holcomb
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