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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1892

Page

3

Fistic Lungses and Boxing Deals Stir Back Bay Club

The meeting of the Back Bay Athletic Club signals Boston readiness for organized boxing science and a high-class crowd. Talks swirl about Fitzsimmons Hall and Corbett Mitchell bouts, with Noel, Newton, and Clough set to shape the sport's big plans as Sullivan Slavin proposals surface and regional clubs plot future matches.

Back Bay Athletic Club Manly Somerset David H. Blanchard Charles Noel Boston Judge Newton Coney Island New Orleans Mitzsimmons and Hall United States Lanky Bob Jim Hall Mr. Noel Newton Coney Island Club Law and Order Fitzsimmons and Hall New Crescent City Club Noel Olympic Club Fitzsimmons and Hail Corbett Mitchell Jackson Augusta A. W. Cooke John L. Sullivan Frank Slavin Sullivan George M. Hoop Police Hood Slavin de Champ

Blanchard & Farrar Auction Notes and Items

Auction snippet lists items including Pure California winks, several bottles, a bi per gallon unit, and assorted goods. Mentions Blanchard and Farrar, 4 to AZ Dock Sa, and 31 Faneuil Hall Sao with unclear context or connection to events.

Blanchard & Farrar AZ Dock Sa Faneuil Hall Sao

Gloucester Entries Show Six Thoroughbred Races

Special to the Post Gloucester N J November 18 entries listed for tomorrow feature six races with horse names and weights across four fences. Notable contenders include Saxopia Rear Guard Montreal Basil Duke Mart and Rob Roy's Selections names.

Glorcestr N. J Saxopia Patrick Lamar Freedom Martial Apollo Albemarle Dora Washington Persuader Lord Stanley Ralph Come On Bramblebush Wizard Rear Guard Helen Minden Larchmont Prather Rafter Alan Archer John Arkens Jim Mulholland Burnside Forimer Hyacinthe Basil Duke Blackburn Jardine Los Black Knight Gyda Tioga Gonzales Forest Mart Dr. Wilcox Salvini Ruby Paola Haytienne Rob Roy Tersnader Starlight Winn Glenall

Racing at Guttenburg track set for tomorrow’s program

Special to the Post reports racing will continue at Guttenburg Glo guster New Jersey where the track dries to improve conditions. The first race six furlongs features John O Connor Mondlece Fancy gelding Lady Ballard Nettie Hamilton and John R. The second race five and a half furlongs lists Elea nor Happy Maid Idaho Miss Wisher Vocal Jimmy Lambley Ondawa Violet S Cocoa. Other races include six and a half furlongs Trinity Ma Belle Hoey Balance Sir Richard and a four and a half furlongs card with Gladiator Woodchopper Bon voyage Polydora May D Shotover Muck lage Ellen Salisbury McKeever Poor Jonathan Bolivar and more with numerous horse names repeated in the lists.

Guttenspore N.J John O’connor Mondlece Fancy Lady Ballard Nettie Hamilton John R Jack Pot Eleanor Loo Happy Maid Idaho Miss Wisher Vocal Jimmy Lambley Ondawa Violet S Cocoa Trinity Ma Belle Miss Belle Hoey Balance Sir Richard Gladiator Woodchopper Bon Voyage Brown Charlie Joe Courtney Eatontown Jamestown Glenlochy Signature Ville Marie Macauley Addie B Radiant Balbriggan Eugenie Rob Roy John KR Salisbury Volydora Allan Bine

Winning Post Clears Foggy Track For Newcomers

A lively race day on the hilltop introduces many new horses while Trinity looks ready to sprint clear if fit. Billy McClean remains the sport’s best known figure, though illness and travel since Boston have limited his activity. Jockey George Taylor is missing, feared harmed, with Mae McClean managing affairs on crutches. Mt Clements baths await Billy as Gloucester bookmaking stirs. Atawan and Simplicity filly connections show potential, while Boss Downing and Barthena spark interest. The Jury colt, a Conquest half brother, promises strong showing.

Trinity Billy McClean Mississippi Commission Boston Gloucester Mae Billy Mt. Clements Mich Welk McClean George Taylor Taylor Guttenburg Atawan Boss Downing Barthena Rob Roy Fiattahds Conquest

Malden Hospital Carnival Planned at National Hall

An association of fifty Malden churches will run a charity carnival in National Hall Malden from November 15 to 19 with afternoon and evening sessions. Mrs. George H. Walker leads the group presenting fifteen safe tables a cafe a flower tower an art room and other entertainments.

Malden Hospital National Hall Malden George H. Walker

Harvard's Changes Boost Crimson Confidence Against Yale

The article notes Harvard's solid but imperfect play against Yale and praises Pennsylvania for bucking the center. It argues Harvard should emulate Yale's past strength, rely on the line, and enter Springfield with roughly even odds. Captain King asserts Penn’s team was stronger than Yale facing Princeton, a claim contributing to Harvard’s optimism.

Yale Harvard Eleven Harvard Pennsylvania U. of P King Tigers Princeton Walter Camp Sanford Crimson Springfield

Proposed Change of the Amateur Rule in Wheelmen

Delegates meet to craft new amateur rules for the League of American Wheelmen as tensions rise over violations. H. E. Raymond sails to London for Nov 24 discussions with France, Holland, Germany, Canada, and England. An international alliance is sought to standardize rules and sponsor annual championships starting with 1893 Chicago races.

New Yorks League of American Wheelmen Racing Board H. E. Raymond England London National Cyclist Union France Holland Germany Canada America Paaees Ag Chicago League of American Henry Sturmy

Cambridge A A A cross country handicap set for Thanksgiving

The Cambridge A A will stage the first cross country handicap on Thanksgiving at 10 A M starting from Father Scully's gymnasium Prospect street The six mile course runs through Main Mt Auburn Brattle Mt Auburn Cemetery Fresh Pond to Harvard Square and ends at Harvard Captain Hodgkins will coach trial runners Sunday Nov 20 at 2 30 P M in Central square Entries close Sat Nov 19 with 25 cent fee via N E B A A U entry blank sent to G Harry Hodgkins 487 Cambridge street East Cambridge

Cambridge A. A Father Scully Prospect Street Main Mt. Auburn Brattle Street Mt. Auburn Cemetery Fresh Pond Concord Avenue Harvard Square Harvard Central Square Captain Hodgkins G. Harry Hodgkins Cambridge Street East Cambridge

Ninth Regiment A. A. Cancel Thanksgiving Games

In light of Colonel Strachan's death the Ninth Regiment A. A. announces that games planned for Thanksgiving evening are unlikely to be held.

Strachan Ninth Regiment A. A

Elks entertain Boston Lodge members in festive evening

About one thousand Elks and friends filled the Boston Lodge hall at 724 Washington last night for the season opener. Performances by the Columbia Theatre orchestra and acts from George Wilson Bernard Dyllon and others accompanied a touching intermission moment gifting a beer mug to William H. Harris. Tickets for the December 8 annual benefit raised over $1500 at auction.

Boston Lodge of Elks Washington Street Columbia Theatre Orchestra H. G. Mullally George Wilson The Museum Company Bernard Dyllon Howard Specialty Company Charles B. Kirke 1492 Luke Schoolcraft Russell’s Comedians Union Quartet Max Beckman of the Elks

Re recount figures and mayoral bids in Cambridge race

Postmaster Hart declares he will not run for mayor and will resign March 4, 1893. Colonel Bancroft announces mayoral candidacy. Aldermen continue recounting votes with no material errors found. In several wards, results show Atwood, McEttrick, male and Humphreys tallies. Lanigan gains for senator, Hoxie down. Young Men's Democratic Club urges vigilance in recounts. Governor Russell is re elected. Police Commission urged to avoid political meddling.

Hart William A. Bancroft Cambridge Tenth Congressional District Atwood McEttrick Humphreys Lanigan Hoxie Butler The Young Men’s Democratic Club Russell Police Commission of Boston

Mechanics' Fair Runs Three Weeks More Attractions Abound

The Mechanics' Fair continues with numerous exhibitions and activities for thousands of patrons. It operates daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and will last only three weeks more.

Cabinet Possibilities For Cleveland Cabinet Posts

Readers submit predicted cabinet lineups with names for each portfolio including State Treasury War Navy Interior and Agriculture. Names repeatedly appear: Whitney Collins Harrity Boies Cochran Campbell McPherson Palmer Sickles Abbott and others from Massachusetts New England and beyond.

Cleveland New England Collins Whitney Agricultural Department State—Harrity Treasury Fairchild War—Re

Great Trunk Railway Issues Winter Time-Table

The great Grand Trunk railway has issued its winter time-table. The timetable book, valuable to travelers, is available at 260 Washington street.

Great Grand Trunk Railway Washington Street

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