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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1898
Page
3
In New York amid betting at 100 to 80, ex champion Jim Corbett meets Tom Sharkey in a twenty round heavyweight clash at Lenox A C. Both fighters bring contrasting styles as promoters and fans weigh the odds and rules affecting the outcome amid talk of the world title.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a medical note mentioning Dr Bull and a cough eye reference with arvel gas preparation noted as unequaled for lung issues. The readability is limited and no clear events or dates are present.
New York reports a smooth path to a decision next Tuesday at Lenox Athletic Club with police interference unlikely. Corbett favored at 100 to 8, weighing about 182 pounds to Sharkey near 176, as advance seat sales near 69000 dollars and the $20000 purse is paid to stakeholder Frank Farrell.
Boxing gossip lists several bouts including Martin Flake versus George McFadden for 15 rounds at City Point, Iney versus Leon in Chicago, Jimmy Barry in a six round clash, and Boston events featuring Billy Campbell Charley O Rourke Kid Lavigne Phil Brennan Steve Mahoney Tom Wilson Joe Mullins Jim Davenport. Other card notes include Corbett versus Sharkey in New York and Bonner versus Lansing in Louisville.
Schedules list bouts across cities including Syracuse Philadelphia Elmira Roanoke Beacon City Point Boston and East Boston with bouts featuring Ryan Gorman Moore Rosenberg Dwyer Lavigne Watson West and others. Notes cover postponements results reads on Corbett Sharkey rereading events and club changes with venue updates and results.
Joe Choynski and Gus Ruhlin are nearly matched for a twenty round bout at the Lenox Club around December 28. Following a slashing Philadelphia bout Ruhlin led a surge of interest with offers circulating nationwide. Talks include a Toledo Club offer and Tom O Rourke eyeing his club for a purse. Knox dates are full through December 19, with a post date possible.
Oscar Gardner and George Dixon may not fight at the Lenox Athletic Club on December 9 as scheduled. Gardner has been indicted by a Columbus Ohio grand jury for engaging in a prize fight there and his case is set for trial on November 25. Two cases precede Gardner's and the trial could take weeks, possibly postponing the Dixon bout.
The Hebrew Athletic Club met in the North End to hear Abraham Alpert discuss the Philosophy of Pugilism. He argued pugilism is of Jewish origin and cited Jacob as the first prize fighter and Moses as delivering the first knockout blow, praising boxing among the youth.
Manager O Keefe of the Emmett Gaelic football team in Chelsea deposited a forfeit at the Post to bind a Thanksgiving Day match at East Lynn. The Garry Owens or Suffolk Guards are named as preferred opponents, and O Keefe will be at the Post at 8 p m tomorrow to finalize a match.
The Central Labor Union met at Wells Memorial Hall with Marlboro strike leaders John Murray and Secretary Dalton urging moral and financial aid for the strikers. Resolutions censured manufacturers and demanded the release of Irish political prisoner John Flannagan. The body also discussed immigration policy and resolved to forward copies to the U S President and immigration commissioners.
The Boston bowling scene begins with ten associations, about 100 clubs, and 600 rollers contesting under new rules and lanes. The Amateur Bowling League opened with Dorchester beating Newtowne, Charlestown sweeping Arlington Boat Club, and Calumet defeating Old Belfry as team totals reach 2500.
Delegates vote to run bowling in two divisions bottle and candle pins with pool and whist also organized. Teams from Charlestown Chelsea Alter Ego Dorchester Suffolk Middlesex Huntington Waltham and Tiger Roadsters compete. Candle and bottle pin series begin late month with Hub alleys hosting all games. prizes total 225. Final schedule meeting next Sunday at Charlestown Cycle Club home.
Weathered riders in the park faced strong winds as they rode against a blustery gale. Frank Waller Fred St Onge Joe Downey and Iddie Martyn enjoyed the day while Martyn neared a century on Blue Hill and through the park system. The piece references Major Taylor’s world record status and notes cycling developments in England and Europe with riders like Huret and Teddy Edwards.
Arrangements aim to pit Boston College and Newtowne A C teams tomorrow to compare Newton and Newtowne before their Thanksgiving meeting. The Interscholastic Football Association plans a meeting tonight to decide if Somerville High and Cambridge Manual Training Schools play Thanksgiving Day in morning or afternoon. Boston Latin and English High schools hold secret practice for their Irvington Oval game next Thursday morning. English High, coached by Dick Richards, has underperformed this season.
West Brookline Jameson and Roxbury stay close in a tight City Candle Pin League race with Carruth in second. City Hall slips one spot from last week as Meyers Cambridge students imitate Harvard and push the political delegates back. Lower teams post higher total pins than leaders, with no games this week. Individual averages listed for bowlers with nine or more games.
New York reports Sophie Lyons the famed American crook says she will reform to care for her children. Police fear she remains dangerous and cannot be trusted in Trinity while Chief Devery doubts the plan. Lyons was arrested in multiple cities and is known for long criminal career.
A garbled OCR snippet lists multiple names such as McGee, Boylston and Jefferson with scattered initials and stray symbols. The legible fragments imply a column of names or an indexed roster, but no coherent event or notice is discernible.
A special meeting disclosed prize adjustments for Boston's Candle Pin League. About twenty Boston firms will donate prizes. the top four teams earn awards from the treasury, with multiple categories to honor team and individual highs. A banquet after the season will present the prizes. Secretary Hodge was elected treasurer.
Frank Lord bowled a notable candle pin score of 123 on Carruth alley Saturday afternoon. The Newspaper League bowls merrily along with no record breaking scores reported.
The Carruth squad lists season averages led by Kinsman 167 Gordon 165 Binns 162 Caffrey 155 and Taylor 140 as two new clubs may join for a post season race after the first series. Special prizes at Murray Irwin alleys include turkey gifts for candle and bottle pin winners with Tom Collins and Jack Sheafe promising a Green Mountain State handplucked surprise.
Division 66 A O H hosts a large gathering with music and literature at Caledonia Hall. Councilman M T Callahan spoke on the order’s principles and announced a grand ball at Paine Hall on the 20th. Members contributed numbers and a collation followed.
West Everett observed the fortieth anniversary of their marriage with a celebration at the couple’s home. Friends presented an elegant arm chair, with Mr. William Bowman giving the presentation speech. Music and a collation followed.
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