One League Plans Doom for Baseball’s Future
Historic notes discuss reviving baseball with two leagues, but a one league format may endure. Spalding and Cleveland management oppose Eastern Western splits while forecasts favor a National League and American Association setup with strong Boston New York Philadelphia Chicago Cleveland Cincinnati Pittsburgh markets. Cities proposed include Toledo Worcester Minneapolis Brooklyn Philadelphia and two clubs in each major city.
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Bostons
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Ward
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Latham
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American Asociation
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Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
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Baltimore
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Louisville
Associaton
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Worcester
Minneapolis
Pacific Fight Retires Costello Greggains Drawn in Eightieth Round
The detailed boxing bout unfolds with Costello and Greggains trading blows through seventy two rounds and more, ending in a draw after an eighty round limit, with eye injuries, bleeding and fatigue shaping the narrative of a long, gruelling match.
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Costello
Costlo
Greggaius
Greggains Rush
Greggains
Costelo
Greggins
Gregvains
Cr Wwl
Newton Club Defeats Allston In Inter-Club Bowling
Newton Club defeated Allston Club by 49 pins at Allston alleys. Newton led by 96 pins after the first string but Allston rallied on the second and third strings. Savage and Cook faltered on the final string yet Newton still earned the win. full score not provided.
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Allston
Newton Club
Savage
Cook
Newton
Cragin and Crosby Lead Melrose A C Victory
Cragin knocked down the four six and ten pins while Crosby cleared the six seven and ten. Crosby and Cragin helped Merose A C's Arlingtons lose by 52 pins as Porter debuted for Melrose. Stevens was high roller in the match at Melrose Athletic Club alleys.
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Cragin
Crosby
Melrose Athletic Club
Arlingtons
Merose
A.C. Porter
Melrose
Stevens
Alec Greggains in a Series of San Francisco Fights
Born August 1865 in San Francisco Alec Greggains fought through a sequence of bouts starting May 2 1891 against Charley Turner at the Occidental Athletic Club for a $1000 purse. He then faced Billy McCarthy at New Pacific Club on July 21 1891 in San Francisco for a $1500 purse with Greggains prevailing in round twenty six after McCarthy broke his arm.
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Jack Dempsey
Trough
Australia
Paddy Slavin
Costello
Slavin
Dan Creedon
Melbourne Athletic Club
Mick Dooley
Sydney
Iis
Greggains
Pacific Athletic Club
San Francisco
Alec
Charley Turner
Occidental Athletic Club
Turner
Billy McCarthy
New Poitic Club
Tcerhinas
Pacific Club
San Franciseco
Boxer Martin Costello Born in Buffalo in 1866
Martin Costello, born March 10 1866 in Buffalo New York, began boxing at Marie Maynard's at age 18. He quickly defeated a string of opponents including Pat O Sullivan George Hammel Owen McNalty duck McAuley J W Patterson Murphy Son King Jim Murphy Tom Johnsom and Charney Goldsmith in early bouts.
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Martin Costello
Buffalo
N. Y
Marie Maynard
Pat O’sullivan
George Hammel
Maynard
Owen McNalty
Duck McAuley
J. W. Patterson
Murphy
King
Jim Murphy
Dohnsom
Ch Rney Goldsmith
Jim Goin
Fom Valeary
Tien
Horse Race Day Results From Guttenburg to Gloseuster
Special to the Post notes today’s races at Guttenburg Gloseuster New Jersey with Edmund Connolly and Burlington winning early events. The card includes six races with times and betting odds for each horse and Tuesday entries listing entries for several furlong distances and numerous steppers led by Miss Olive and Blitzen in multiple events.
Gloucester Racing Meets And Times From Nov 28
Special to the Post reports Gloucester N J races with six events listed. Apollo wins first at 1:09, Battle Cry leads Aftermath in 1:07 84, Hawkeye prevails over Tioga in 1:07 84, Sandstone takes one mile, Great Guns wins six and a quarter furlongs, Jersey wins five furlongs. Betting odds and placings detailed for each race with multiple horses named.
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N. J
Apollo
Dr. Wilcox
Freedom
Battle Cry
Ralph
Loto L
Hawkeye
Tiga
Jim Clare
Tioga
Sandstone
Schoolvoy
Gloster
Etting
Great Guns
Florimore
Martel
Jersey
Owen Golden
Keystone
Betting Rumors Fold Over Ivespool Bill and Racing
Rumors in New York turf circles claim Croker and Dwyer seek to extend the Ivespool racing window from April 15 to November 15, potentially absorbing Brighton Beach under board of control. Evening notes recount Guttenburg storms, Apollo's recent performance, and a tight fifty-ninth round fight described as unfinished at press time.
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New York
Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
M. F. Dwyer
New York State
Brighton Beach
Board of Control
Guttenburyg
Ney
Apollo
Burlington
Azrael
Rob Roy
Gloucester Tuesday Stakes Clashes Forecast After Rain
Weather and track conditions yesterday delayed two expected races at Gloucester with two horses, Inferno and Azrael, rated strong. Azrael won at 6 to 5 after Inferno was scratched, while rain limited other plans and Guttenburg details are due in the morning.
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Rob Roy
Gattenburg
Inferno
Azrael
Gloucester
Guttenburg
Daly's Offer Promises Lightweight Showdown
Mike Daly of Bangor Me returns to boxing with confident backing ready to meet any 133 pound rival. Captain William Daisy Jr posts $500 to prove Daly can defeat any lightweight, with McAuliffe and other contenders named as possible opponents. Olympic Club officials press for first class matches as Johnny Murphy and Billy Murphy potential March 1 bouts and Doherty trains for Cattanach.
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Daly
Jack
Bangor
William Daisy, Jr
Post
Mike
McAuiffe
Billy Murs
Jimmy Carroll
Paddy Smith
Dick Burge
Austin Gibbons
Jack Falvey
McAuliffe Says He Will Fight If Paid
Champion Jack McAuliffe of Carcado Illinois says he may resume finish contests only if properly paid. He recalls a past New Orleans fight where he was independent with $18 000 and notes his current lack of funds. He mentions conditional articles to face Dick Burze of England before the Crescent City Club. Burze has not signed. He states necessity drives him to fight.
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Dixon
Jimmy Dime
Jack Green
Green
Dime
Woonsocket
Charles Dickson
Olympic Club
Daly
Jack McAultiffe
Brooklyn
Bangor
Carcado
Ill
Jack McAuliffe
Billy Myer
New Orleans
Dick Burze
England
Crescent City
Burge
Champion Corbett as an Actor at Grand Opera House
World boxing champion James J. Corbett will appear at the Grand Opera House next week in Boston as Jack Boyden in the drama Gentleman Jack. The cast includes John Donaldson for a four round sparring scene and William Delany who has trained Corbett for his fights.
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James J. Corbett
Grand Opera House
Boston
Jack Boyden
Jack
John Donaldson
Corbett
William Delany
Mr. Corbett
Drops and Place Kicks Highlight Graduates Cup Test
In snow and slush on Jarvis field yesterday afternoon the annual Graduates Cup goal kicking contest saw tough conditions and high interest. Eleven of twenty six candidates competed, led by Mackie and Brewer with eight points, while Russell, Eddy, and Trafford trailed with six to four points as kicking stopped mid contest. The finish is expected on the first dry day, with the silver cup prize at stake for the varsity and substitutes alike.
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Lake
Brice
Mason
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Newell
Oppenheim
Russell
Brewer
Corbett
Eddy
Mackie
Mills Talks on Tariff Reform After Democrats Take Up Issue
Senator R Q Mills of Texas declines to discuss an extra session but outlines a comprehensive tariff reform plan. He supports free raw materials and only revenue duties on manufactured goods, calling for a top to bottom, systematic remaking of the tariff despite wool interests. He leaves timing to the President.
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Washingcton
R. Q. Mills
Texas
Congress
Tom
Pavonia Tow Attempt Fails To Rescue Disabled Khio
The Cunard steamer Pavonia, arriving from Liverpool to Boston, failed to tow the distressed steamer Khio in heavy seas on November 25. Captain McKay attempted multiple lines and a wire rope tow, but equipment limits and dangerous conditions forced retreat. passengers later defended McKay’s actions as humane and safe given the circumstances.
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Pavonia
Khio
McKay
Boston
Liverpool
Bovie
Pavoni
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G. White
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Berlo Builds Lightweight Safety Bicycle for World Fairs
Pete Berlo unveils a bicycle weighing eleven and three quarters pounds, built by Berlo himself after weeks of work. He rode ten miles to the reservoir and back on Sunday. The machine, intended for shipment to Philadelphia and the World's Fairs, is claimed as the lightest safety ever made.
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Pete Berlo
Berlo
Philadelphia
Clothing Makers Drive Out Union Workers at Sugerman Feinstein Co
Workers at Sugerman Feinstein Co clothing firm were ordered to tear up union cards and leave after a noon hour dispute. Pantileon Makers' Union praised the firm for standing firm. Contractors Cohen Schneider signed union contracts with bonds for weekly wages, while Harkins reported Mr. Strike refusing to hire union labor.
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Sugerman, Feinstein & Co
Pantileon Makers’ Union
Hanover Street
Cohen and
Schneider
Harkins
Mr. Strike
Union Adopts New Atlantic Coast Seamen Constitution
A new constitution prepared to align the Atlantic Coast Seamen's Union with the Pacific Coast union was adopted at last night's meeting.
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Atlantic Coast Seamen’s Union
Pacific Coast Union
Carpenters Union elects delegates for Building Trades council
Delegates to attend the Building Trades council as representatives of Carpenters' Union No. 33 were elected at the meeting of the union in Dexter Hall last evening. Ten new members were initiated.
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Building Trades Council
Carpenters’ Union No. 33
Dexter Hall
Pantaloon Makers Backed By Clothing Union Meeting
The Clothing Pressmen's Union No. 25 discussed the locked out pantaloon makers at a meeting on Washington Street last evening. Members expressed allegiance and voted moral support plus contributed 100 dollars to the workers' expense fund.
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Clothing Pressmen’s Union No
Washington Street
Illustrated talk on Steam at Steam Fitters Union meeting
Fred Schneider gave an illustrated lecture on Steam before the Steam Fitters Union at St Stephen Hall last evening. Separate meetings were held by Pianoforte Varnishers and Polishers Union in Blatchford Hall. The ball committee of United Garment Workers Union No. 1 met at 994 Washington last evening and completed plans for tonight's annual ball at Cotillon Hall.
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Fred Schneider
Steam Fitters’ Union
St. Stephen Hall
Pianoforte Varnishers and Polishers‘ Union
Blatchford Hall
United Garment Workers’ Union No. 1
Washington Street
Cotillon Hall
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