Dixon Edges Lenny For Twenty Fifth Round Decision
George Dixon defeated Eddie Lenny by decision after twenty five rounds in New York. Dixon dominated early and late with sharp jabs to the body and head while Lenny showed clever movement and bursts of offense. Donnie Duane beat Jack Dwyer in the preliminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Dixon
Eddie Lenny
Dixon
Tom O'Rourke
Tom Sharkey
Charley Miner
John &. Sullivan
Tom ‘Sharkey
Jeffries
Lenny
Joe Goddard
Charney Ber
Jim Dougherty
Jack McSue
George
Es Mark
Lenn
Donnie Duane
Jack Dwyer
Boston
Gawyer
Duane
Interclub League results highlight billiards and bowling
In Sémierville last night Newtowne lost to Central Club in billiards and whist, while winning pool and bowling. Lake of Newtowne had 501 in bowling, Tuttle 499. Billiards totals: Franklin 156 and Walk 150 for Central, Holmes 79 and Sawyer 120 for Newtowne. Pool: Follett 28 and Trish 37 for Central, Hollander 75 and Beedle 75 for Newtowne. Whist: Central Team No 2 led by 8 points, 220 to Newtowne 304.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sémierville
Newtowne
Central Club
Central
Lake
Tuttle
Franklin
Holmes
Sawyer
Pool
Follett
Trish
Hollander
Beedle
Corbett and Jeffries Match Set for September 15 Fistfight
James J. Corbett and Jim Jeffries were matched to fight twenty five rounds or to a finish if allowed by law on or about September 15 next. The bout will follow Marquis of Queensberry rules with the winner receiving 75 percent of the purse. Bids from clubs to control the event due by May 1. Referee to be named once club articles are signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James J. Corbett
Jim Jeffries
Boxing Gossip Highlights Prepping for Jeffries Match
Chicago rumors outline Fitzsimmons New York move after failed ventures. Kid McCoy shows up near Jim Corbett's training while Frank Craig to box Tommy West at Broadway Athletic Club. Various bouts, bets, and match talks with Sullivan, Furlong, Riley, and others fill the scene as boxing circles plan future showdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Fitzsimmons
Jim Jeffries
Chicago
Martin Julian
Jeff Thorne
Harney
Fitz
New York
Kid McCoy
Jim Corbett
Jeffries
Frank Craig
Tommy West
Te Broadway Athletic Club
Herry
Jimmy Kaveny
Young Murray
Lynn
Ned Maher
Harry Page
The
Post
Brockton Athletic Club
Martin Riley
Fred Wright
Chelsea
Frank Scott
John Bell
Young Allen
Fall River
Lawrence
H. Grey
Beverly
Nick Komworth
Xers
James Miller
Andy Watson
Jack
Twin
John L. Sullivan
Dante
Broadway
England
Dave Sullivan
Eong
Kid Broad
B. A. Co
George Byers
Hot Springs
Frank Childs
Billy Pierce
Epheigne
West End
al. Powers
Boston
H. Benton
Rob Roy
Sunday Sporting Post Praised By Readers
Readers commended the Sunday Post as excellent and engaging. Several voices call it interesting and a strong example of newspaper enterprise, noting its sporting content and overall quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Wilbur
Sporting Post
Jerry Tehai
Post
Tom Kare
Bi Post
North Shore Defeated by Narrow Margin in Trade League Match
North Shore edged by six pins as Lincoln misplayed a headpin strike for a potential clean sweep. Fruit then surged ahead with strong showings from G Pierce and H Pierce. The Qui Vives challenge M I experts for a post Thanksgiving match at Murray Irwin's Boston alley.
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North Shore
Carruth’s
Lincoln
Fruit
MacLean
Goorm
G. Pierce
H. Pierce
Tileston
McIntosh
H. Pieres
Cannesus
Fiuchins
Dickinson
Benjamin
Eheteen Ae
Qui Vive
Murray Irwin
Boston
Qui Vives
New York
Klucken Brothers
League rules upheld on eligibility for Gilt Edge league
At a Boston Amateur League meeting last evening the group reaffirmed last year’s stance that anyone who bowled with the City League since October 1898 cannot play in the Gilt Edge league. The Newtowne protest against Dudley Association was upheld because Simson bowled for Dudley Club, and the protested game was ordered replayed Thursday night at the Dudley Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston and Vicinity
Dudley Association
Newtowne
Simson
Dudley
War Declared In Ala U Against Amateur Athletic Union
Delegates from local athletic clubs in Alabama returned from a meeting with the Amateur Athletic Union after their petition for relief through redistricting was refused. Nevison Long stated the clubs will wage war to the end with the union over the Atlantic Association dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Amateur Athletic Union
Philadelphia
Atlantic Association
Nevison Long
Local Scores From Regional Matches
In New Haven Providence 2 New Haven 0. Taunton Taunton 5 Plymouth 6. Quincy Quincy 7 Middleboro 9. Frockton Brockton 14 East Weymouth 7. New Britain New Britain 6 Springfield 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Providence
Taunton
Plymouth
Quincy
Middleboro
Frockton
Brockton
East Weymouth
New Britain
Springfield
East Weymouth and Quincy Polo Teams Stay In League
Statement from a manager denies rumors that East Weymouth and Quincy have withdrawn from the South eastern League. A tight championship race unfolds as both clubs remain active and receive local support on the South Shore circuit. East Weymouth is said to hold a winning position and will stay in until season end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Weymouth
Quincy
South Shore
Maritime Provincial Ball Set For November Night in Boston
The annual Maritime Provincial ball will be held at Odd Fellows Hall on Thursday evening November 23. Committees promise a grand affair with meticulous planning and splended entertainment for provincialists in and about Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Isbury to Demonstrate Blindfold Chess at Boston Club
United States chess champion Henry N. Isbury will perform a twelve board blindfold exhibition at the Boston Chess Club Saturday afternoon at four o'clock. The event showcases his mastery and draws local chess fans to witness the marked display of memory and strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Chess Club
Henry N. Isbury
United States
Poker book request from reader Jackpot
A letter from a reader using the name Jackpot asks Sporting Editor for recommendations of a good poker book and signs off politely. The inquiry appears in the Hoyse and New York Sun context via the Post column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyse
NEW York Sun
the Post
How Miss Underhill Plays Golf
The article notes Miss Underhill's accuracy with irons and distances, praising her straight drives and true putting despite awkward style. It highlights her pendulum stroke and tendency to leave the ball near the hole, drawing curious spectators who marvel at her results in competitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Freshman Crews Compete in Harvard Fall Rowing Race
Five crews from Weld and Newell clubs raced on the Charles River in a first ever fall freshman shell competition. Richard Glendon coached Newell crews and Patrick Donovan led Weld crews. The race covered a mile and a half with times near 5 minutes 28 seconds as the first Weld crew edged the second Weld for the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles River
Harvard
Weld Club
Newell Club
Richard Glendon
Weld
Patrick Donovan
Donovan
Newell
Tan
Wolcott
Harding
Burgess
Bigelow
Gray
Ayer
Pierbow
Clark
Ward
Clifford
Williams
Whitridge
L. Riker
Stevens
Chew
Loring
Bow
Little
Stoker
E. B. Roberts
Bent
Warner
George
Pumpelly
Hartwell
Locke
Adams
Litchfield
Greenough
Piper
Whitwell
du Bois
Mason
Peabody
Roberts
Blaikie
Keiley
Switzer
Downs
Jackson
Streit
Thornton
Smith
Hale
Dickinson
Fuller
Yale and Princeton Hold Light Football Practice Ahead of Rivals
Yale varsity worked only signals and punt chasing with backups against freshmen, aiming to avoid injuries before Harvard clash. Princeton conducted secret practice on Osborne Field with scrubs, showing slight improvement and multiple lineup changes as Eddie Burke led at quarterback.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
McBride
Sharpe
Brown
Olcott
Francis
Stillman
Hubbell
Snitzer
Harvard
Princeton
Thomas
Columbia
Hale
Fincke
Keane
Chadwick
Bam
N. J
Osborne
Tigers
Scrubs
Hillebrand
Mills
MceCord
Hutchinson
G. Lathrope
Knight
Eddie Burke
Wheeler
Mattis
Roper
Harry Lathrope
Poe
Palmer
Lloyd
Craig
Miller
Reiter
Duncan
Gresham Poe
Burke
Booth
RESULTS AT BENNINGS RACES LISTED WITH TIMES AND FARES
First race handicap six furlongs Lady Lindsey 111 Clawson 7 to 1 first Judge Wardwell 116 White 20 to 1 second L Alouette 114 O Connor 3 to 1 third Time 1 12 5 Second race maidens five furlongs Allaire 160 Brien 5 to 1 first Elsie Skip 100 McIntyre 10 to 1 second Jamaica 100 O Connor 7 to 5 third Time 1 08 Third race handicap hurdle mile and a half Mc Fonso 151 Grimes 10 to 1 and Governor Griggs 329 Donohue 6 to 1 dead heat Chara grace 144 McIntyre 15 to 1 third Purse divided Time 8 22 Fourth race six furlongs Golden Rattle 105 Clawson 4 to 1 first All Gold 108 O Connor even second Magic Light 108 Jenkins 7 to 1 third Time 1 16 Fifth race one mile sixteenths Qonr Nellie 97 O Connor 4 to 1 first Mold Up 97 Seaton 30 to 1 second Bangor 100 Daingman 4 to 6 third Time 1 51 4 6
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendicap
Lady Lindsey
Clawson
Judge Wardwell
White
L’ Alouette
O’connor
Allaire
Brien
Elsie Skip
McIntyre
Jamaica
O'Connor
McFonso
Grimes
Governor Griggs
Donohue
Charagrace
Golden Rattle
Magic Light
Jenkins
Nellie
Mold Up
Seaton
Bangor
Daingman
Philadelphia's Dog Show Opens With Boston Entrants
Philadelphia's big four show opens today at Horticultural Hall with unprecedented entries. Boston exhibitors include six brown poodles owned by H H Hunnewell Jr featuring Hil Hurst Duke and Hill Hurst Witt, plus Rico shown by George N. Phelps. Hunnewell also enters a kennel with Hill Hurst Pincher and Hill Hurst Mag in the Irish terrier division alongside John S Taylor and his undefeated Endcliffe Medal and Endcliffe Meddle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill Hurst
John S. Taylor
Endcliffe Medal
Endcliffe Meddle
Harvard Tie With Yale in New Haven Fight
Governor Roosevelt arrived in New York from New Haven when a telegram from General Leonard Wood asked did Harvard win. He answered that Harvard did not lose, but the game ended in a tie.
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Roosevelt
Gen. Wood
New York
New Haven
Province of Paine
Leonard Wood
Harvard
Ker Buys Prize Trotting Mare at Fasig Tipton Sale
At the Fasig Tipton sale in New York on November 21 Jack Curry trotting trainer for Richard Croker bought Kentucky Union for 8300 dollars. Croker attended the sale as Kentucky Union a chestnut mare bred 1889 by Aberdeen out of Kentucky Central stands 15.2 hands and has a 2071-2 record. Consigned by Fern Cliff Stock Farm the mare is owned by E F Ecker.
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New York
Fasig Tipton
Kentucky Union
Jack Curry
Richard Croker
Mr. Croker
Aberdeen
Kentucky Central
Fern Cliff Stock Farm
E. F E. Ecker
French record holder sails to race Elkes in America
Edward Taylore journeys to the United States to duel Harry Elkes and other champions. Six day racing pairs Grimm and Burns W. Pierce, both proven in 24 hour drives. The new indoor track opens tomorrow with three amateur races and free entries to J. T. Mitchell. Thanksgiving Eve hosts a grand wheel ball and concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Taylore
America
Harry Elkes
Louis Grimm
Burns W. Pierce
Grimm
Pierce
J. T. Mitchell
Golf clubs seek pros as Brookline links set dates
Golf notes say professionals are in demand nationwide. Caddies contest the scratch play autumn foursomes and the monthly medal remain to be decided at Brookline Country Club. Pine Banks Melrose mixed foursome date awaits President Converse return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookline Country Club
C. C. Converse
Pine Banks
Melrose
Reid Sentenced for Revolver Assault on Wife and Sister-in-law
Ira Reid, 70, white-haired and infirm, was sentenced in the Superior Criminal Court to not less than five nor more than ten years in State prison for assault with intent to murder his wife Mary E. Reid and sister-in-law Frances A. Russell. He asked for mercy and spoke of illness, support burdens, and twelve weeks in jail, saying more time would finish him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Reid
Superior Criminal Court
Mary E. Reid
Frances A. Russell
B A A Winter Season Includes Open Cross Country Run
B A A governing committee set an open cross country run for December 9. The season will include smoker events and musical entertainments. The membership list is complete with a large waiting list after a long gap. A small fire on Hanover Street caused minor damage. The blaze at 201 and 206 Hanover Street affected top floor tenants Reineberg and Greenberg tailors and other firms on lower floors. About 100 dollars in damage from fire smoke and water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anover Street
Portland Street
Ratehesky Heirs
Reeinberg & Greenberg
Derby stake trial winners announced at New Bern field trials
The Derby stake trial near New Bern was concluded with Geneva winning first place under Lorillard Jr. and Me Mcker 860 handled by J. M. Avent. Sioux finished second owned byvent & Duryea and handled by J. M. Avent, while Count Pupter owned by Dr. Shoupe and handled by Johnson placed third. Purses totaled $809 for first and $150 for third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Ey N. C
Geneva
Papas Lorillard, Jr
Mcker
Sioux
Bvent & Duryea
J. M. Avent
Count Pupter
Dr. Shoupe
Johnson
Annual report of state civil service board released
The sixteenth annual report of the State civil service commissioners covers the year ending Oct 1 1999. Members listed are Charles Theodore Russell Howard P Wilbur and Charles Horter. It records 182 examinations in the first division including 119 general competitive 1 special competitive and 63 non competitive assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commissioners
Charles Theodore Rusell
Howard P. Wilbur
Charles Horter
Apeticalito
Old-Fashioned Fusileer Veteran Association Smoke Talk
The Fusileer Veteran Association hosted a late evening at their armory 11651 Washington Street with a vaudeville program. Members and guests enjoyed a varied show from 8 to near midnight, featuring homegrown talent rather than outside entertainers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fusileer Veteran Association
Washington Street
Fall River Mills Opposition to New Wage Proposal
Labor leaders and mill operatives in Fall River oppose the Manufacturers Association sliding scale plan plus a 5 percent year start raise. Union leaders favor conditional acceptance and gradual detailed terms, while both sides acknowledge potential benefits of a scales system for the cotton cloth industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Manufacturers’Association
Tansey
Textile Council
Carders’ Hall
Queen Toasted at New York Chamber Banquet
The 131st annual Chamber of Commerce banquet at Delmonico's drew about 500 NYC businessmen and notable guests including Governor Roosevelt Senator Platt Depew Thomas Reed Whitelaw Reid Seth Low Hadley. Toasts honored the President of the United States State of New York and education for modern business responsibilities. Reed commented on Ohio monetary votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chamber of Commerce
Delmonico’s
Roosevelt
Thomas C. Platt
Chauncey M. Depew
House of Representatives
Thomas B., Reed
Whitelaw Reid
Seth Lown
Columbia University
A. T. Hadley
Yale University
Hadley
Yale
United States
Great Britain
Reed
Ohio
First annual concert of Division 64 A C H Roxbury
The first annual concert and hall of Division A C H Roxbury was held at Odd Fellows Hall last evening. The hall featured portraits of Emmet Allen Larkin O'Brien and other Irish figures. Stone's Orchestra provided music before the grand march led by President John Devereaux and Mrs Devereaux.
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Roughan
Hall
Charlestown
Hobbs
William H. Cuddy
Annie Gargan
Timothy J. Foley
Foley
Thomas F. Madden
Mary Dwyer
Patrick Driscoll
Driscoll
M. J. Lydon
John J. Scanlon
George M. Rogers
Thomas F. Fitzgerald
James A. Punch
John J. Daly
John B. O'Higgins
A. O. Roxbury
Odd. Fellows’ Hall
Robert Emmet
Allen
Larkin
O’brien
Wolf Tone
Roe
Roxbury
Stone
Kelly
John Devereaux
Tufts Elects Herbert Pierce Tu captain after season success
Tufts University announces Herbert R. Pierce captain for the varsity eleven. Pierce, a former right guard for Cambridge Manual Training School, weighed 200 pounds and led the team after Almeida's resignation, guiding Tufts to its most successful season in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
Tufts
Herbert R. Pierce
Ariington
Mass
Pierce
Cambridge Manual Training School
Almeida
Jealous husband shoots at wife in Taunton home
John E Gallagher allegedly crept into his wife’s North End Taunton residence by ladder and shot Joseph McMahon when he confronted the intruder. McMahon died at Taunton Hospital while Mrs Gallagher was grazed by a bullet. Gallagher fled town and later sought food at the American House before leaving again. Authorities suspect he may have killed himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taunton
John E. Gallagher
North End
Joseph McMahon
Gallagher
McMahon
Brockton
Middleboro
Tne
Weir Street
Boston
Miss McMahon
State Street
Bridget Gallagher
Main Street
Taunton Locomotive Works
Taunton Street Railway Company
New York, New Haven & Hartford
John B. McMahon
Margaret McMahon
David Roach
East Whittenton Street
John B. Gallagher
Merchants' Club Banquet in Boston Highlights
The Merchants' Club of Boston held its monthly dinner at the Algonquin Club. General John W. Kimball attended as the auditor of the Commonwealth, with F O North making his first public appearance as club secretary. Jeers at political influence included remarks urging voters to choose Boston's next mayor free of control by any faction. Representative Myers urged business interests to take a stronger voice at the State House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ Club of
Boston
Algonquin Club
John W. Kimball
The
Commonwealth
F. O. North
Imball
Horace G. Alen
Myers
State House
Brannelly Murphy Nuptials Held at St Philip Roxbury
Patrick J Brannelly wed Miss Mary Murphy at St Philip Church Roxbury with Rev Philip O Donnell officiating. An elaborate reception followed at Munroe Hall Warren Street with a lavish wedding supper and music. After brief serenade in the South the couple will live at 4 Forest Street Roxbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Philip Church
Harrison Avenue
Roxbury
Patrick J. Brannelly
Mary Murphy
Philip O'Donnell
Katherine Murphy
Malachi Carey
Munroe Hell
Warren Street
Haldermen Doyle
O'Toole
Chligan
J. Lh. Connelley
Quirk
Halftee
Prynn
Charles J Manning
George Farmer
Frank Wide Ards
George
Ues
Ath
Latin Curley
Thoma Lasey
B. H
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