World of Sports notes and early baseball talk
A Boston era sports column previews the baseball season with talk of Kelly and a New York deal, league plans, and batting orders. It notes the South End grounds frost, Morse’s annual baseball book release, and previews for Boston Reds Philadelphia clubs with lineup ideas and season incentives.
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Boston
New York
Kelly
George Billings
Anson
Tom Brown
Hamilton
Kernan
Boston Reds
Long
Bostons
Philadelphias
Mulvey
Connor
Thompson
Delehanty
Morse
Murphy
Nash
Duffy
Farrell
Clarkson
Ward
What the Pugilists Say in the Hall Fitzsimmons Talks
The article notes Bob Fitzsimmons dismissing Jim Hall as a title challenger and pressing for an $10,000 outside bet. It mentions Fitzsimmons backing from Bud Renaud, plans for backers in major cities, and a forthcoming international prize fight with Eddie Avery and Chappie Moran on April 2. It also covers potential bouts and opinions on Sullivan, Dempsey, Roche, Scott, and Joe Walcott.
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Jim Hall
Bud Renaud
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Itzsimmons
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Fitz
Maher
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Pittsboro
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Wempsey
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Fred Scott
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Broadway Theatres Preview of Plate and Parade at Park and Grand
The Kendals perform The Squire at Hollis Street Theatre with strong cast. Neil Burgess’s Circus opening is delayed to Thursday. Jessie Brown or the Relief of Lucknow will be produced at Lothrop’s Grand Museum next week with Boucicault’s drama and elaborate scenery. George Kline’s mule opsey Stockton features in Country Circus. 1492 with a large chorus may tour to Philadelphia and Chicago if successful. Mme Sarah Bernhardt farewell tickets go on sale next Monday at Tremont.
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Gloucester Athletic Club to stage May 1 sparring and wrestling tourney
The Gloucester Athletic Club announces a big sparring, wrestling and tug-of-war tournament on May 1 and hopes to bring the Kling brothers, famed New York tug-of-war team, to wrestle Gloucester. Irvin ton Oval track work continues with loam dressing to smooth the cinders. Elmer White and Harry Hodgkins may duel at Ninth Regiment games as Hodgkins attempts the half mile record. Walter Hodgkins and Irving Olmstead seek Suffolk Club membership and Walter Marden is praised for cross country ride.
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Rusie Shines in Debut as He Strikes Out Wood Three Times
In his first game, Rusie performed strongly striking out George Wood three times. Fuller at short put in the best defensive work for the Giants, while Luby appeared to be the heaviest hitter among the lineup.
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Fuller
Giants
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Watterson Denies Shifting Stance in Cleveland Hill Fight
Louisvi n or Ky March 29 Henry Watterson in the Courier Journal denies changing his position in the presidential controversy. He says the editor has always urged that Cleveland win with New York's united support and has opposed Hill's nomination. He argues Cleveland stands aloof and predicts defeat for both Cleveland and Hill if New York is excluded.
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Louisvinor
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Courier-Journal Today
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Evangelist John Goodall jailed for assault in London
London march 29 Rev John Goodall a well known evangelist was convicted of assault on Mary Ann Siddalls wife of A R Siddalls on the night of January 11 and sentenced to two years imprisonment at hard labor in a London court.
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John Goodall
Mary Ann Siddalls
A. R. Siddalls
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