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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1912
Page
9
Al Palzer the New York heavyweight will face the winner of Flynn McCarthy in Vernon Arena on New Year’s Day in a heavyweight elimination to decide the White Hope class champion. The December bout sets the stage for the title fight.
In Cleveland on November 26 Knockout Brown of New York and Phil Brock of Cleveland fought 12 rounds. The consensus was that it was a draw. The bout was the roughest yet seen here and the finish sparked an uproar as the fighters kept attacking each other before being separated.
Fourteen bouts between local amateur wrestlers and an exhibition of jiu jitsu defense and attack illustrated by Rudolph Goehring and WN Brussell attracted a large crowd at the Grand Opera House last night.
Chicago crowds heard Byron B. Johnson pay tribute to John Brush former president of the New York club as the American League leader recalled their bitter rivalry. The long clash subsided after Brush reconciled with Johnson in Brush’s hotel suite shortly before his death.
The National League at the Waldorf Astoria holds a secret trial over Horace S. Fogel of Philadelphia amid charges of collusion with Charles Murphy of Chicago to discredit the Giants. Fogel resigns as Philadelphia club president. Alfred D. Wiler named successor as league weighs expulsion.
John T Brush born in Clinton county New York rose from a farm upbringing to become a major stockholder in the Indianapolis club and later a driving force in the New York club. He steered McGraw era moves and built a pennant winning team, enduring loco motor ataxia while continuing business dealings into 1910. He helped transform the New York club into a dominant franchise with multiple pennants.
Boston fans will see top long distance runners in the 15 mile world championship at Mechanics Building on Saturday evening December 14. A $1000 purse attracts all champions. stars will arrive next week for final preparations. The program also features all star wrestling and tug of war for the New England championship. Tug of war entrants should mail entries to B Osthues, 117 Summer street, Medford.
The field includes Willie Kohlemainen of Finland, Billy Queal, Al Shrubb of England, Hans Holmer, Thure Johanson, John Svanberg of Sweden, Carl Niemen of Denmark, Jim Crowley of Ireland, Abie Wood of Canada, and city entrants Billy Prout Pat Dineen and Bob Fowler. The event aims to crown a world champion and may set a new distance record.
The Auburn A. C. of Charlestown seeks 85 pound teams for a Thanksgiving morning game. Contact Ft. Kirkpatrick at 9 Ludlow Street Charlestown for arrangements.
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