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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1898

Page

3

Settling Bets On Corbett Sharkey Ansco Fight

Wagers on the Corbett Sharkey bout are being refunded by stakeholders after Kelly declared bets off. New York, Chicago, San Francisco and New Orleans see large sums returned amid questions of the referee’s authority. Western pool rooms and Cincinnati bets also follow the no-contest ruling even as many bettors claim the decision improper.

New, York Corbett-Sharkey Ansco Kelly New York Sharkey New Orleans Chicago New York City KR. Co. Chambers Hot Springs Cincinnati Charley Bollinger Covington Sturtevant House Shelly Frisco Fis Cleveland Corbett Snarkey Suicicate St. Louis Ares Prief Pugilist Corbett-McCoy McCoy

Newtown Glads Wins Two Of Three Over Newton Bowing Match

In the city league, Newtowne of Cambridge beat Newton two games to one in a small score bowing contest. First string 39 pin margin, second string Newton led late before Newtowne pulled ahead by three pins, and third string Newton led midframe until Newtowne reclaimed victory with late breaks.

Boston Newtowne Cambridge Newton Hale Phippen Pray Scully Carruth Binns Murray & Irwin Meyers Sudbury City Hall

Corbett Laughs Off Rumor Of Death After Sharkey Fight

New York report says Jim Corbett dismissed a death rumor after his defeat by Tom Sharkey. He was in a manager's cafe when the rumor circulated, later joking that he is very much alive and has nothing to do with rash actions.

Cleveland Thomas Rodman Central Telegraph Company New York Jim Corbett Tom Sharkey Corbett St. Louis St. Paul Paris

Sweeney Beats Stone At Mascot A C In Eight Round Bout

Jim Stone of Charlestown faced Patsy Sweeney of Manchester in a featherweight match at Mascot A C last night. Sweeney dominanted from the start and the referee stopped the eight round bout to prevent a knockout. George Murray drew with Andy Daly in a six round preliminary.

Jim Stone Charlestown Allie Alberts Tom Heffernan Patsy Sweeney Manchester Mascot A. C Sweeney Stone George Murray Andy Daly Jack O'Donnell John Bell Young Farrell Mcec- Laughlin

Questionable plans for Corbett Sharkey bout scandal

A Cleveland despatch claims a nationwide betting scheme aimed to throw the Corbett Sharkey fight and retire Corbett amid profits. It alleges bookmakers nationwide would back the plan, with large bets and incentives to ensure a tainted result and shared proceeds.

Dining options at Jefferson and cooying restaurants

Thoroughly renovated house offers Table au Note from 12 to 2 30 and to 43 30. A la carte menus include MIEUSSET day and French Francais hotel dining. Proprietor M Maynes lists 16 158 North Street and 842 Washington Street with 83 percent value and 40 dollar price points.

Jefferson M. Maynes North Street Restaurant Francais Washington St

Boxing Gossip and Match Updates From Reed Smith to Gans

Boxers update from Billy M Rotchford in London about illness and planned future fights with Palmer Plimmer and January bout. American results include Powers Moffatt draw Ryan over Bloom Queenan over Daly. Daly vs Gans off. Jeffries nearing return. Curran injured. McWinters vs Smyrna set for twenty rounds. referee rules bets off on a wager.

Billy M Rotchford Chicago Palmer National Sporting Club of London Guy's Hospital Jack Smith Ireland Terain Plimmer Chipperfield Tommy White Wall Hutchinson Terry Mettoyorn Brooklyn Paddy Donovan Philadelphia Billy Moore Bantam Syracuse Jack Daly Joe Gans Cleveland Jim Jeffries Billy Delaney Jemmy Curran England Tom Broderick Yonkers the Pelican A. C George Eherwin Hugh McWinters Young Smyrna

SHAMROCK Hull Construction Plans Revealed

In Glasgow on November 95 the challenger for the America's Cup will begin work next week. Naval architect William Fife will build the racer and has invited a German firm to provide lightweight nickel steel plates for the submerged hull. Aluminum is expected for the upper hull and titling structures.

Clasgow Contacht Shamrock William Fife Essen Germany Thomas Lipton

Craig Defeats Crisp in Newcastle Boxing Bout

In Newcastle on Tyne a twenty round purse contest saw Frank Craig known as the Harlem Coffee Cooler defeat George Crisp in the thirteenth round. Craig, favorite at 2 to 1, controlled much of the action with a left jab that put Crisp on the floor for the count.

Newcastle-On-Tyne Frank Craig Harlem George Crisp Newcastle Craig Crisp

St James Candle Pin Roll Off Results

The Co. J Lavis alleys hosted a roll off with prizes of 15 10 and 5 dollars. Top scores included Delano 499 Barry 465 Peterson 453 Wilby 451 Bowker 447 Joy 443 Foley 441 Watson 439 Cruten 430 Burns 420 Smith 425 Finnigan 418 Johnson 415.

ST. James Co. J. Lavis Delano Barry Peterson Wilby Bowker Joy Foley Watson Cruten Burns Smith Finnigan Johnson

Harvard Names New Rowing Coach Among Nation’s Best

Harvard introduces a new rowing coach who is regarded as one of the top teachers in the country, aligning with leading figures in collegiate rowing and signaling strong program leadership.

Harvard

Meriden Polo Team Beats New Haven In Season Opener

Meriden polo team defeated New Haven 5 to 1 in the first meeting of the season. Key players included F Warner Spencer JY Leyden Bone Parra tt Warner Mallory and Lations. Referee Leahy, timer Aufort, attendance about 1200.

New Haven Conn Meriden F. Warner Spencer Leyden Bone Aes Whiting Menard Aod Mallory Allainea New Ftraven Warner Petiawieie Leahy

Harvard to Hire O'Dea as Rowing Instructor

Harvard plans to add O'Dea to teach rowing basics while Storrow stays head coach. The transfer follows salary disputes that prompted his departure from Wisconsin. Harvard hopes the arrangement matches MacMasters' success with the crew.

Madison Square Garden horse sale continues in New York

W B Fasig & Co held a horse sale at Madison Square Garden with light attendance and slow bidding. consignments from W H Clark and George M Webb produced several trotting horses with prices ranging from 390 to 1900 dollars, including Keeley and The Kid, sold to buyers in New York, Glens Falls, Parkville, Philadelphia, and Lima.

Madison Square Garden New York W. B. Fasig & Co W. H. Clark New York City Keeley Br. St King Reno Ada Wilkes W. E. Spiers Glens Falls N. Y Warrenwood N Fanny H Trotter William Bunyan Philadelphia the Kid Br. G Sapphire William Snyder Parkville Li. I W. Runyan Naethan Strauss Ian Jollia Baron Wilkes-Frolic J. C. Lineman Lima Ohio M. m Jay Bird- Oriole Nannie F Wallace Pierce Sharpesville Penn

Lewiston Defeats Rockland In Polo Showdown 7 to 3

Lewiston outplayed Rockland 7 to 3 in a polo match here. Gay, signed by Lewiston after leaving Augusta, scored in his debut as the winning combination clicked. Attendance was 30 with Connolly refereeing.

Lewiston Rockland Gay Augusta c Foster, Gay Dota Aereana Fitzgerald Murphy Poster Foster Sssrrsss Scerrees Perry Farrell Jason Connolly

Waterbury Triumph Over Providence in Rough Hockey Route

Waterbury defeats Providence 7 to 6 in a hard fought game marked by rough play and multiple fouls. Roberts and Cunningham lead Waterbury with scoring bursts while Heffernan and Conway spark Providence’s offense. referee Tibbetts handles a fast paced clash at Waterbury.

Providence Waterbury Conn Waterloo Cunningham Pierce Roberts Griffin Wiley CuUnMingham Cunningnam Cunmingnam Rovertss Roverts Cavistans Srersssers Swords Heffernan Conway Tibbetts

Springfield Polo Triumph Over New Britain 7 5

Springfield polo defeats New Britain 7 to 5 with Hipson and Connell standout. Burgess at goal for visitors and Burgess fouls noted while turnovers and rough play marked the match. Referee W A Lush officiated this Springfield win.

Springfield New Britain B. Connell Doherty Burgess Hipson Connell Peeeeeehs Turner Parson McGilvray Mooney Oo ci Aba Eeveneses Ronen Mens Pats Jeanshud Cherty Bartlett H. B Murphy Turner Bae Connie Connec Hlipson Conncli McGhiivray HipSom Conn Steps—Murphy Jean J. Fouls W. A. Lush Parsons Turmer

Ice skating ice floods city parks for winter fun

City park commissioners will flood Franklin Field and several playgrounds including Third Street, Billingsfield, Newonset, Charlesbank and Wood Island Park to provide skating ice during winter. The effort last winter delighted thousands of people in Roxbury and surrounding areas.

Franklin Field Third Street Billingsfield Playground Newonset Playground Charlesbank Wood Island Park Roxbury

Breeders Form Mutual Benefit Association At Lexington

At a Lexington race track meeting breeders formed the Breeders Mutual Benefit Association to buy cheap thoroughbreds, ship them south, and sell without pedigrees. About $2000 was subscribed on the spot, with Colonel F F Clay Milton Young and Messrs Overton Chensalt and Gibson on the purchasing committee.

Lexington Breeders’ Mutual Benefit Association Aston Sale F. F. Clay Milton Young Messrs. Overton, Chensalt and Gibson

Hat fashion slips overlooked by loving wife

Dialogue shows Nellie avoiding hat scrutiny to spare her husband. He comments on straight hats and mockingly links it to love. She replies that exposing others would shame him, noting a two year old hat while revealing next Sunday's new millinery creation. Chicago News

Nellie N. B Chicago News

American Plans Hampered by War Aims and Sea Lessons

The World prints a London despatch summarizing Captain Mahan’s Times article on the war at sea. It notes the drive against Spain in Cuba and the strategic importance of Porto Rico, with acknowledgment of risks in final conclusions.

Mahan Spain Cuba United States Porto Rico America Isthmian Canal Pacific Coast Malta Egypt Navy Department Oregon Pacific Atlantic Cervera Manila Bay Quba New York Navy the World Today London

Bicycle notes from Boston racing and cycling scene

Plans unfold for a handoff record by Captain A D Cc Newcomb from Norumbesa Park to Boston with forty riders at 2 15 from Massachusetts and Commonwealth avenues. Briefs cover Madison Square Garden meet entries, the mile indoor championship, a six day race, and cycling industry notes including prices, club by laws, and show lineups.

A. D. Cc. Newcomb Elks Cycle Club Norumbesa Park Boston Porty Massachusetts and Commonwealth Avenues Madison Squsara Garden Kimble Arthur Ciardiner Tom Cooper EB. Allen Harry Terrill Jayléaton America Frank Waller Poston Columbia Pope Manufacturing Company Massachusetts Ll. A. W New York State Rudge-Whitworth New York Iver Johnson Orient, Lozier and Pierce Hartford Rubber Works Dan Daley Taunton Taunton Polo Chicago N.hh. van Sicklen Arthur Ghardiner American Racing Cyclist Union Butler Boys Watson Coleman

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