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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1892

Page

3

The Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde of Pugilism Unmasked

The 1900s style exposé reveals John L Sullivan accusing foul play in New Orleans and Charley Johnson pressing for a Coney Island bout. The Brooklyn promoter’s deal with Olympic Club and a hidden expense probe threaten ties between clubs, backers, and the sport’s truth.

New Orleans John L The Post Dr. Jekyll Mr. Hyde Charley Johnson John L. Sullivan Sullivan Brooklyn Sporting Man Johnson Corbett Olympic Club Johnsons Coney Island Sullivan-Corbett

Godfrey Opens Training For Choynski Bout

George Godfrey began training for the Choynski fight on October 31 with road work. Frank Steele and Jim Godfrey joined him, and a New York friend will back him though Howie Hodgkins was under engagement. Godfrey’s team earns modest pay with his second receiving 50 dollars. he previously paid 50 and won 2200 in his last Coney Island A C appearance.

John L Sullivan the Howard Boston New Orleans Tremont House John Corbett Charley Johnson Judge Newton Coney Islan Athletic Club Johnson Newton Coney Island Athletic Club Phil Swyer Coney Jrs Astor House New York Coney Island George Godfrey Choynski Frank Steele Jim Godfrey Godfrey Howie Hodgkins Jim Corbett Coney Island A. C

Lasker Beats Ettinger at Manhattan Chess Club

Emanuel Lasker opened his engagement at the Manhattan Chess Club this afternoon. He defeated A. Ettinger in thirty three moves using a Sicilian defence. The visitor’s game concluded with notable brilliance. Tomorrow Lasker will face Hanham at 7:30.

New York Emanuel Lasker Manhattan Chess Club A. Ettinger Lasker Hanham

Windle Sets Fresh Records on Springfield Track

Willie Windle captivated Springfield by breaking the mile mark twice on his Columbia and setting a new flying half and standing three quarters. He clocked 2:06 2-5, then 2:05 3-5 for the mile, with the flying half at 57 4-5 and three-quarters at 1:34. Winds and pacing favored the afternoon sessions, aided by pacers including Harry Arnold Wheeler Nelson and Campbell. Officials included Referee G S Atwater and judges L E Miller H C Tyler J E Sanborn.

Willie Windle Springfield Columbia Windle Harry Arnold Wheeler Nelson Campbell G.C. Smith Harry Tyler G. S. Atwater Washington Exchairman League of American Wheel Men’s National Ne Board L. E. Miller H. C. Tyler J. E. Sanborn C. T. Shean James Bryan George Warwick Harry Rue

Colonels Rally Triumph Ties After Early Lead

Louisville won the opening game by strong hitting and Clausen’s effectiveness after the first inning. Whistler delivered a standout home run as Louisville moved to a 10 to 9 victory over Cincinnati in a high scoring innings affair.

Louisville Sullivan Clausen Whistler Cincinnati

Second game halted by darkness after five innings

Five innings of the second game were completed before darkness halted play. Holliday committed an error that allowed Louisville to tie the score in the fifth. Attendance was 1,508.

Holliday Louisville Muslvino Cs EO Guchinocls Esee

Woman Paralyzed After Assault in Lowell

Mrs Minnie Quinn of Lowell was sent to her mother in Pittsburgh but aided by two women reached town where Officer Daly found her on Sixth street moaning with right side paralysis and speech loss. She says a man struck her in the face. Mayor Coughlin ordered her taken to City Hospital.

Fatt River Minnie Quinn Sixth Street Coughlin

Won't Be Tried for Heresy

Bishop Potter of New York denied rumors that Rev. R Heber Newton rector of All Souls Church New York would be tried for heresy. A committee investigated the Newton teachings after charges by Dean Eugene A Hoffman. The report was sent to Bishop Potter with only the denial released.

Baltimore Potter New York Heber Newton All Souls’ P. B. Church of Newton Eugene A. Hoffman General Theological Seminary

Ward 22 Caucus Officials Defend Fairness Amid Adjournment Claim

A letter to the Post defends Ward 22 caucus as fair and orderly, denying allegations that the Democratic city committee blocked floor access or forced an adjournment to derail public preference. Officials, including Corn P. T. Hantey and Daniel J. Harvey, affirm proper procedure and note no pledge to McKittrick.

M. J. Mcattrick Congress Tenth District Democratic City Committee W. H. Carberry F. B. Kelley McEttrick J. A. Daly F B. Kelley Daly J. F. Shea Mcattrick Ward 19 Mcittrick Kelley Corn P. T. Hantey Daniel J. Harvey William H. Carberry Parker Hill Avenue Daniel J. Hurtry Halleck Street Danieel J. Dolan Parker Street Michael McCourt M. J. O’brign Patrick KF. GokmLey Worthington Street Llramm H. Kington Heath Street MicHagu Kilroy Vancouver Street Mark B. Munvey Walden Street

Remarkable Recovery Prompts Cure Claim for Nervura Remedy

A Syracuse family reports a 75 year old woman near death revived by Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy. The son's testimony, plus Mrs Hickok and Dr. Greene's credentials, frame Nervura as a universal cure for nervous and chronic ailments and urge readers to buy the vegetable remedy at $1.00.

Syracuse Taylor St N. Y Charles Hickok, Jr Mr. Hickok Crare Greene Temple Place Boston Mass United States

Four Die In West Virginia Lumber Car Crash

A Weston dispatch reports four men killed in an accident near Pickens on the West Virginia & Pittsburg railroad. A lumber car broke away from train hands, struck a hand-car carrying T. E. Curran of Baltimore, who supervised bridge work, and three other workers. Curran and two others died instantly, the fourth died that evening.

Batmore Weston W. Va Pickens West Virginia Pittsburg T. E. Curran Baltimore Mr. Curran

Leader of miners in rebellion discharged after hung jury

Clinton Tenn October 9 The trial of D B Munroe the leader of the miners in the recent rebellion ended yesterday with an unable to agree verdict. The jury was discharged without a verdict on the murder and rioting charges.

Clinton, Tenn D. B. Munroe

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