Lenox A. C. to Adopt Blanchard Code After Inquiry
The Lenox Athletic Club plans to adopt a revised boxing code at today’s meeting as an investigation into the Corbett Sharkey bout proceeds. Officials deny pre arranged outcomes, while White’s new rules advantage referee discretion to award on a four when a second enters the ring.
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Lenox A. C
Corbett- Sharkey
McVey
Corbett
Sharkey
O'Rourke
Armstrong
White
Charley White
Queensberry
Police Gazette
Blanchard
Boston
Marquis of Queensberry backs Sharkey bet ruling
London November 27 The Marquis of Queensberry author of the ring rules says bets should follow the decision in the Corbett Sharkey match. He maintains a decision for Sharkey means the bets should stand with the outcome, a view welcomed by Sharkey supporters.
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London
Marquis of Queensberry
Kelly
Robinson Defies 142-Pound Champion Challenge
Professor Joe Robinson announces readiness to box any 142-pounder for welterweight crown, seeks rematch with John Butler of Lynn after a prior defeat at City Point A. C. Robinson, born in Saint John, Canada, tall and powerful, has a long amateur to pro record including multiple knockouts and draws with notable opponents.
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John 3. Butler
Lynn
Butler
New Zungland
Robinson
City Point A. C
Eddy Connelly
St. Louis
Province of New Brunswick
Can
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Charles Simpson
Bangor
Jack Campbell
Joe Cody
Upper's Lake
N.Y
Tupper’ S Lake
Lu Heat McMahon
Prospect
Nas
Charley Melee
Noon
Lob Allen
Boston
Jack Dwyer
Charlestown
Tom Wilson
South Boston
Frank Burke
Peter Jackson
Joe Horn
Roanoke A. C
Andy Watson
Roanoke A
Tim Kearns
Craward A Pookie
Wobumas
Ness Lo
Bob Allen
Harry Tracy
Charles Tey
Roanoke
YS OY
Ae Ainteteabie
Charley Searville
SNE Clarainet
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Acta Sccon
Bob Montgomery
City Maint A. Ci
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John EB. Builer
North Shore A. Co
Lim
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Rutier
North Shore A. C
Kid McCoy
Palace Theatre
BostOl
Cccsson Cacvervrass
Roun- Bias Ao
NEON
AGRO
Viddy Connallee
John
Pirata
Harry Traces
Pakue
Reece Os
Tom Sharkey
Palace Racion
Horton Ceca
Eddy Connolly
St. OU Ny
Aersen
John Bh. Builer
AED
Young Allen
Weston
McCoy Training for Maher in Asbury Park
In Asbury Park New Jersey on November 27 Kid McCoy prepares for his scheduled bout with Peter Maher at Coney Island. He says no info doubts the promoter and warns if Maher misses time he will travel to San Francisco to fight Jeffries if offered.
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M'Coy
Maher
Asbury Park
N. d J
Kid' McCoy
Peter Maher
Coney Island A
Dev
MecCroy
San Raneise
Jeffries
McCoy Maher bout hoped in St Louis under club sponsorship
In St Louis on November 27 an effort to stage the McCoy Maher fight under the Commercial Club banner was reported. The Greater New York U S had failed to honor its contract, and the club offered to post over $1000 if the fighters agree to move the match to St Louis in early December. The plan is believed likely to succeed.
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ST. Louis
New York U. S
Commercal Club
The Finest Blended Whiskey For Sale in New York
An advertisement proclaims a premium blended whiskey made from choice thoroughly matured whiskies with purity strength and delightful flavor. It asserts the product has no equal and will become a permanent favorite, sold by all reliable dealers in New York.
McPartland Courts Coast Bout With Lavigne Offer
The New York lightweight, McPartland, has an offer from San Francisco to fight Kid Lavigne in a 20 round bout for a good purse if he moves west. His manager is willing, and if McPartland defeats Cal Harkins at the Lenox Athletic Club on Dec 19 he will head for the coast.
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New York
San F Francisco
Kid Lavigne
McPartland
Cal Harkins
Lenox Athletic Club
National Regatta Drive Backed By Local Sports Groups
Ways and Means Committee for the national amateur championship regatta meets at the Boston Athletic Association. John W. Crooks urges continuous subscriptions toward a 2000 dollar goal by December 10. W. P. Henderson joins the committee from Union Boat Club. broad support from boat clubs and the B A A boosts prospects for the event on the Charles River.
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Unicorn
John W. Crooks
W. P. Henderson
Union Boat Club
Boston
Charles River
B. A
B A A Leads Ama teur Bowling Standings in Week Two
The Boston Amateur Bowling League shows B A A leading with three wins and no losses as two new members join. Old Dorchester Navy and Charlestown lag behind with mixed results while Legate tops individual marks with 2032-3 average and a 224 single string.
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Newton
Calumet Warriors
Winchester
Charlestown
B.A. A
Calumets
Pipe of Peace
Newtowne Club
Cambridge
Old Dorchester
Old Beltry
Lexington
Arlington
Legate
Wild Night Ride Beset by Hunger Wrack and Seasickness
A voyage recounts a perilous night at sea as the crew faces hunger medical strain and the hardships of a stormy passage. The crew endured severe motion and fatigue during the brutal stretch offshore.
First Train Into Boston From Fitchburg Engine Man Lived in Cab
The engineer on a Fitchburg line train reached Boston after a thirteen hour run in his locomotive cab. A heavy storm caused derailed engines and snowblocked freights as crews battled big drifts and high tides.
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Fitchburg
TRYBLE AT UNION DEPG
The City League secretary vows rewards for Joe Woodward after his average was briefly merged with another artist of the same name. Manager Collins notes bowling pairings like boattles and birds, while bottle pins and candle pin push style draw mixed enthusiasm. Thanksgiving week lacks Sam Karpf and his Goth bowling band visiting Hubville as previously noted.
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Joe” Woodward
Boylston
City League
Woodward
Collins
Wee
Sam’ Karpf
Hubville
Richardson
Cal of
Winchester
Legate
Carter
Royal Yacht Squadron Proposal For Atlantic Convoy
London reports that a Royal Yacht Squadron idea would convoy the Prince of Wales and Duke of York across the Atlantic by steam yachts flying the white ensign if they visit the United States for the America Cup races. The Prince approved the plan in principle and suggested inviting owners from all recognised yacht clubs. The Duke of York said the plan would depend on the Prince's intentions.
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London
Royal Yacht Squadron
Prince of Wales
Duke of York
United States
Atlantic
Yacht design advances with aluminum hull plating plan
The New York Journal reports designer Fife of Fairlie has invited Krupp of Essen to supply nickel steel sing plates for the yacht Shamrock. Construction is to begin next week with aluminum planned for the upper hull and fittings, reflecting a shift in material use.
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New York Journal
Fife of
Fairlie
Shamrock
Krupp of
Essen
Gaelic School Session Hints On Clachic Language History
P J O Daly led a Gaelic school session at 1371 Ington Street teaching book work and classroom phrases for memorization. He announced he would read about the motives that led Keating to write his history in the classical language next Sunday the first day of the month. Stormy weather interrupted the event.
Wrestling plans and local racing notes from Exeter street
The report notes John Boston A A and Alex McDowell meeting yesterday for a wrestling bout with Jack Fle, who was absent. Walter Pierce trains under Peter Walker for a six day race slated to start next month in New York. Charley Nichols stands 10 1 2 inches tall.
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John Boston
Exeter Street
Alex McDowell
Jack Fle
Walter Pierce
Peter Walker
New York
Inquirer
Charley Nichols
Caraman
Mike Ahearn
Bridge Police Shift Reassigns Patrol Officers and Route
An evening shift reallocation moves Patrolman W U Aberleof to Division 4 with McCarthy and Walsh reassigned. Parks Keown and Crordon shift from Division 3, new Route vision 2 created for Thom. Route covers Dana and Columbia streets.
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Bridge Police Department
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Aberleof
Division 4
McCarthy
David Walsh
Joseph EF. Parks
Willka Keown
Herbert Crordon
Vision
Thom
Dana and
Columbia Streets
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