Connell A Wonder From California Triumphs In New York
California fighter Frank McConnell scored a clean fifteenth round victory over Newark’s Jimmy Handler before the Broadway A C. McConnell displayed clever offensive and defensive work, mimicking Kid McCoy’s ring style and earning praise as a shifty two handed veteran in masterful ring generalship.
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Jordan horses shine at New York horse show headline style
New York reports Jordan horses prominent at the show with Lawson of Boston among prize winners. Hackney classes yield several awards including Diplomatist and Fandango II, while Laodamia, Lady Sutton, and Elegance II win mare championships. Coach team Defiance sets a 42 second change record.
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Efforts To Produce Final Round Photos To Public Satisfaction
Interest in the championship contest photos remains high as organizers pledge public satisfaction with results from all rounds. Reported issues focus on the finish of the last round and steps to clarify the outcome.
MIT Classes 1902 Triumph in Football and Cane Rush
The MIT annual clash between the 1902 and 1903 classes at South End grounds ended with the sophomores winning football 39 to 0 and cane rush 20 to 8. Lineups include Finnegan Sawyer Fish Reynolds and Hooker among others. attendance 1100 with 20-minute halves.
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Sams Predicts LAW Yields Racing Control to NAC
Baltimore interview quotes Conway W. Sams stating the League of American Wheelmen will cede control of racing to the National Cycling Association. Sams, longtime LAW counsel, argues the move ends a costly racing fight, strengthens wheelmen rights overall, and preserves LAW relations with foreign cycling bodies while focusing on legitimate wheelmen work.
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Andover Beats Lawrenceville In Prep Rivalry Tie
Phillips Andover defeated Lawrenceville 6 to 11 at home, leading 24 points in the first half. The win leaves the series tied at three wins apiece in the ongoing prep school matchups.
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Lawrenceville
Jeffries and Sharkey Reappear In Coney Island Arena Fight
Report covers Thursday boxing revival at Coney Island Club with Jeffries Sharkey rematch efforts. Referee absent. Billy Brady acts as official while Brady, Delaney and others attend. Training continues for McCoy Mahers bout set for Dec 11. Boston boxing fears surface amid local policing hints.
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Draw Declared In Chicago Bout Between McPartland Mathews
In Chicago on November 17 the fight at end of the sixth round between Kid McPartland and Matty Mathews was ruled a draw after six rounds. The bout follows a tense exchange with both fighters scoring in the middle rounds.
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Chicago
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Mouefer Retires From Racing After Nine-Year Career
Edward A. McDuffee announces in a letter to the Post cycling editor that he has ridden his last race after a decade in racing. He plans to join a Massachusetts horseless carriage firm, pursuing speed work on roads and new business success while leaving behind competitive bicycle racing. He notes nervous strain and the inevitability of being surpassed by younger riders, and cites world mile and half mile records as his accomplishments.
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Massachusetts
the Post
McDuffee
Swamp Root Ad Warns Against Brights Disease
An old advertisement explains Bright's Disease and kidney failure, promotes Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer as the remedy, and offers a free sample and book to readers who mail their details to Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York. It notes hospital use and physician endorsement while detailing a home urine test.
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Boston Daily Post
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Jeffries versus Corbett arranged for New York bout
In New York on November 17, promoters Corbett and W A Brady announced an arranged match between champion Jim Jeffries and James J Corbett. Articles to be signed next Tuesday. No date yet set. Jeffries will decide. Brady noted Jeffries could fight Fitzsimmons 30 days after Corbett Jeffries decision if Fitzsimmons agrees to 65 percent of gross receipts.
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Masonic Temple
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Roller Polo Interest Grows With Indoor Track Plans
The piece notes renewed talk of a roller polo league among cycling clubs as roller skating returns with the new indoor track. The Tiger Roadsters form a team. other old league clubs may join if polo is played here.
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James M. Linscott
Boston Cycle Company
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