Dixon Defeats Gardner In 25 Rounds At Lenox Club Fight
George Dixon, the colored featherweight champion, defeats Oscar Gardner in a 25 round bout at Lenox Athletic Club after referee Dick Roche rules in Dixon's favor. The match, praised as clean and clever, drew mixed cheers and jeers from spectators.
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Chicago
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Portland Ship Disaster Claims 100 Lives At Sea
A gale wrecked the Portland with about sixty officers and crew plus fifty passengers. Wreckers recovered six bodies and salvaged cargo valued at 250000 dollars as survivors were not reported. Surfman Gideon Bowley reported the danger from the Cape’s treacherous bars and forewarned locals as the storm intensified.
Portland S S Portland wreck disaster on New England coast
A fierce northeast gale drove the steamer Portland ashore on Cape Cod sand bars after a night of wrecks along the New England coast. The ship struck Sunday morning at 10 with engines strained, many bodies recovered from Race Point to Orleans, and cargo scattered along 60 miles. Lifeboats and life preservers aboard the Portland, built in 1890, total 800, with 16 lifeboats. salvage remains uncertain as crews search for survivors and proof of the voyage’s fate.
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Corbett Offers to Fight Sharkey for Free With Expenses Paid
In a published interview Corbett said he would fight Sharkey for nothing if training expenses were provided. Sharkey’s manager Tom O'Rourke sues, asserting Corbett repeated the promise. The plan is to give proceeds to the poor as a Christmas gift via a committee, with a time limit of two weeks.
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Harvard Rowing Set as O'Dea Leads Warmup
Wiscon sin coach Andy O'Dea arrived to supervise Harvard oarsmen and test the Lehmann stroke controversy. KE. C. Storrow to share coaching duties, with daily rowing sessions to evaluate form. Captain Higginson and Sydney Peterson rowed in a pairing as limbering up begins. G. O. Clark directs two freshmen into early crew work.
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the Weld
DIED BY WIFE'S SIDE IN DESPAIR AT HOME
Fred W. Ganter, northern New York bicycle champion, killed himself at his Pamelia home after his wife died in childbirth. The 22-year-old husband, newly married a year, shot himself with a Winchester rifle as his wife’s body lay prepared for burial. Death was instantaneous.
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Fred W. Ganter
New York
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Boston Cyclists in Trouble
Boston cyclists Burns Pierce Waltham Mass Tom Barnaby Harry Caldwell A H Jackson FR Peterson W Stevens Boston Mass Frank Mayo Springfield Mass fined 850 each and suspended until fines are paid for competing in unsanctioned races according to an L A W racing board bulletin issued in Baltimore on November 29.
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Frank Mayo
Springfield
BAL AL LEAD Unicorn Bowlers Win Two Games Over Old Dorchester
In a tight Amateur League match at B A A alleys B A A won the first two games against Old Dorchester while Dorchester took the third. Parker rolled 602 grand total Hill had 2063 singles as the high marks in a contest highlighted by multiple fancy spares and strong team play.
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Intercycle League opens at Hub Alleys with tight match
The Intercycle Club candlepin series began last night at Hub Alleys drawing a crowd. The Tiger Roadsters defeated the Alter Egos of Chelsea 2 of 3 in a tight series, with Tigers rolling 411 in ten boxes and Long of the Tigers as high scorer.
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Centrals Beat Artillery Men In Somerville Interclub
The Central Club defeated the 69th Artillery of Charlestown in Somerville last night in a Massachu sets Interclub bowling and table games match. Jones of Booth posted a near 600 series as Central struggled in bowling but won in the second string to secure the overall victory despite Somerville taking two of the three table games.
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Two Mercantile League Games Decided Winners Named
Two Mercantile League matches ended with Brown, Durrell & Co and Oliver Ditson & Co taking two of three. Scores show Brown, Dorrell & Co 680, Lloyd & Co 633, Squire & Co 725, 638, with individual bowler tallies listed as 422, 2159 and others.
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Republican mayoralty slate in Woburn nominates Aldrich
At the November 29 convention in Woburn the Republican party nominated Henry M. Aldrich for mayor. Aldrich is described as an old line Democrat. Francis M. Pushee was nominated for the board of public works for a one year term.
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Recital by Mrs Lillian Lord Wood at Steinert Hall
Mrs Lillian Lord Wood gave a pinoforte recital at Steinert Hall assisted by violinist Mr ST Adamowski. The programme included works by Bach Beethoven Grieg Chopin and Raff. The audience was small and friendly. Wood displayed refined technique with Chopin numbers noted as especially satisfactory and Raff sonata praised. Adamowski played with his usual finish. Taunton Defeats East Weymouth 8 to 4 in Polo. Hatch Replaces Daly. Barlo retires after being struck by a ball.
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Lewiston and Bath Polo Match Ends With Bath Victory
In Bath Maine on November 28 a lively polo game ended with Bath defeating Lewiston 4 to 2. Bath played hard and aggressive, while Lewiston showed strong team play and spirited defense.
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Dr Bell’s Cough Syrup Promises Quick Aid
An aged advertisement proclaims Dr Bell’s Cough Syrup cures incipient consumption with speed. It lists a price of 25 cents and promotes relief for early lung symptoms as a household remedy.
Portland Steamer Portland Lost With All Hands
News from Portland Maine chronicles the loss of the steamer Portland with all aboard after going ashore at Truro. Crowds gather at Franklin wharf seeking word as grief-stricken relatives confront the tragedy and ex Governor Robie laments the sudden calamity. The ship now lies wrecked near Cape Cod as authorities confirm the disaster.
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Portland Steamer Captain Defies Warnings in Deadly Voyage
Sailing had been forbidden and General Manager Wiswcomb mourns the loss as Captain Blanchard chose to attempt the passage despite cautions from Captain Liscomb. Blanchard’s decision, driven by a wish to return home and perhaps prove himself, led to a fatal outcome beyond the harbor.
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