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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1904
Page
9
Joe Gans defeats Jimmy Britt by disqualification after Britt attacks referee Eddie Graney in a wild finish. The match featured fierce exchanges and crowd unrest as Britt pressed the action with far heavier body shots and power punches before the stoppage.
Immense crowd at Mechanics Pavilion watches Baltimore’s Joe Gans and San Francisco’s James Britt clash for the world lightweight title. The weighing ends at 133 pounds after a long weight dispute, with both boxers in peak form. Delegations from across the Pacific coast attend as fans await a possible Gans vs Young Corbett or Nelson meeting.
An advertisement features Adelaide Courage praising Quinona for restoring energy appetite and sleep after using one bottle. It claims quick relief from indigestion nervousness and sleeplessness and notes a Boston physician report of cures in over a hundred cases. Price listed as one dollar per large bottle with free medical advice from The Quinalo Boston office.
In San Francisco on an October day, black boxer Benny Gans fails to lift the beam at 133 pounds, weighing 132 1 2. Britt commands strong support, with odds around 10 to 6. Prelims end in a draw between Wilson and Meehan as Corbett challenges the victor.
Chester Goodwin defeated Young Donahue of Roxbury in a 12 round decision before the Gloucester A. C. in a bout billed as the fastest and best in the county. Donahue was overweight at weigh-in but both fighters traded swift, hard blows with Goodwin landing more cleanly to secure the verdict.
It was second nature for Muggsy to work that lever and the van to start. Mulligan and Muggs crowded the scene as usual, and the expected result followed. Readers will be surprised by the coming comic section.
All ten bouts at the Cambridge A A last evening went the distance except one main event. George Ashley of Fall River edged Kid Hessell of Boston over the full eight rounds, while Tommy English of Cambridge defeated Billy Davis of Boston in six. Frank Adam of Newton beat Johnny Ahern of South Boston, and George Gunther of East Boston stopped Jim Betts in two.
Lyceum Theatre presents Fulton’s Jolly Grass Widows the top burlesque act, reinforced by a large troupe of graceful young women. Two musical burlettas The Widow's Wedding Night and Down the Line promise lively humor and melody alongside vaudeville and a lineup including Snitz Moore Charles Burkhardt Gruet and Gruet Mullen and Corelli Jeanette Gulchard Tillie Storke and May Yuir.
The regular winter season began with a full house. Minnie Clifford performs her saber routine while Fannie Tunison dazzles with mouth choreography despite born without use of hands. James Morris and Professor H H Hall attract attention with feats of elasticity and magic. Carl Fritz trains educated dogs. Mme Zelba and others appear for one admission. The auditorium features Tessie Le Vendre and a strong comedienne cast. Friday is amateur night.
The Indian music play Hiawatha will be staged at Chickering Hall on November 9 10 and 11 with school matinees at 4 pm and evening shows at 8 15 pm. Charles A Eastman calls Scenes and Music From Hiawatha the best of its kind and praising its depiction of home life and natural performances.
Franz Schubert's Mullerlieder The Pretty Maid of the Mill Op. 25 forms the program for Mr. Bispham's second Jordan Hall recital next Monday evening November 7. The twenty songs use Wilhelm Muller's poems and reflect Schubert's ardent love for Caroline Esterhazy as inspiration.
Alexandre Guilmant the renowned organist has received a special commemorative medal from the St. Louis exposition jury for his superb art and contribution to the exposition's musical success. He departs for Paris later this month, with his sole Boston appearance being a recital at Symphony Hall on Monday evening November 14.
Vladimir de Pachmann’s superb playing and triumph at last week’s Symphony concerts sparked interest in a three recital series. Season tickets go on sale Tuesday morning at Symphony Hall. He moved audiences with Chopin concerto in a Symphony Orchestra performance at Jordan Hall. Three concerts will be at Jordan Hall on November 10 17 and 21.
Charles Read Nutter of Harvard will lead this season's English literature course at the Young Men's Christian Union. The special topic is English Prose Fiction in England and America. Beginning this evening, bookkeeping English grammar Spanish and French classes also start.
Harvard faces a crisis after a poor Saturday showing. Rumors swirl that Captain Hurley will bring West coach Campbell East to fortify ends for the Yale clash. Supporters press for Jones at end. Dartmouth bets and local notes color the scene at Soldiers Field.
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