Corbett Fitzsimmons to Fight After July 1 for 41000 Purse
New York reports James J. Corbett and Bob Fitzsimmons agreed to meet some time after July 1 in Jacksonville Florida for a 41000 purse. Both men pushed to sign articles outside New York due to state law. Club bidding included Florida Athletic Club Jacksonville and Olympic and Auditorium offers. Corbett demanded cash security before signing.
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New York
James J. Corbett
Bob Fitzsimmons
Herald Office
Jacksonville
Fitzsimmons
Captain Glonn
Corbett
Fitz
Glori
Florida Athletic Club
Joe” Wendig
Florida Athletic Club of Jacksonville
Scholl
Olympic
Williams
Wendig
Olympic Club
Florida
Brady
The
Herald
Harvard Triumphs Over Brown in Rough Sixteen Point Victory
Harvard defeats Brown 18 to 4 in a hard fought game. McCarty scores Brown’s only touchdown, while Harvard reply comes from Dunlop and C Brewer with two each. A. Brewer adds a goal after TDs as Hallowell and McCarty are disqualified for slugging. Attendance listed at 2000.
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Millard
Harvard
C. Brewer
Brown
Brewer
Hayes
Hopkins
Hallowell
Manahan
Charlie Brewer
McCarty
J. Shaw
S. Millard
Wrenn
Dunlop
Tayes
Crimson
Fairchild
Robinson
Thayer
A. Brewer
Baptists
Cr. Brewer
Donovan
Brown, Richardson
Chase Hallowell, Manahan
Emory Manahan
Murchie
Thayer F. Shaw
Coombs J. Shaw
Smith Gt Geet
Millard C. Brewer
Fultz
Fult
Cadet Enterprise Saga Sparks Secrecy and Grievances
The cadet ship Enterprise returns to its Boston home port amid a hush of secrecy as 111 cadets are questioned by the Board of Inspection and naval commissioners about food, discipline, and leadership. Cadets report rations varied from hearty to harsh while stewards faces salary and management questions. Governors and officials witness a disciplined parade through city streets before the ship’s officers are tomorrow scrutinized.
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Enterprise
Rowe's
Commissioners
Board of Inspection
State House
New England
McKinley
William McKinley
New Bedford
Mr. McKinley
Steward McKinley
Merry
Cadiz
Wilfred Streeter
Worces
Ter
Royal Yard
Grumblers
Admiral Fyffe
Mr. Hill
Foster
Boston
Atlantic Avenue
Cambridge Manual Training School
Greenhalge
Wolcott
Beacon
Tremont
Court
State
Boxing Gossip and Fights in Boston Boxing Scene
A Boston sporting letter surveys boxing matchups, notes on Billy Smith Dick O Brien, Joe Walcott vs Austin Gibbons, Young Starlight's daily workouts in Boston, and possible bouts with Bob Allen Cy Hickey America Barnett Pete Manning Jim Butts Joe White. It also mentions Corbett Fitzsimmons planned for next year and a $40 000 purse in Florida.
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Boston
Coney Island
Billy. Smith
Dick O’brien
Joe Walcott
Austin Gibbons
Black Tornado
Cyclone
Young Starlight
Bobby Dobbs
John E. Butler
Howard
Bob Allen
Cy Hickey
America Barnett
Pete Manning
Jim Butts
Joe White
Kentucky Rosebud
Tim McCarty
Walter Johnson
Johnson
Billy Wilson
Ed Binney
Tim
Dave Ross
Mike Sears
Sears
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Fitz
Sullivan
Florida
Winners at Morris Park horse races October edition
At Morris Park New York on October 11 results list six races with finishers and times. Dungannon won the first at 1 47 4, Little Billy took the six furlongs, Salvation led the Champagne stakes, Rubicon captured the two year old handicap, Glen Taly won the five furlongs, and Helen Nichols was first in the five and one half furlongs with Harrington second.
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Cambridgeport
Harvard
C. C. Co
Worcester
Worcester Polytechnic School
Hyde Park Rovers
Medford Cycle Club
Press
Pettigrew
H. T. Quortrup
Queen’s County Wheelmen
N. Y
Boston
P. Cc. C
Long Island
Providence
Roxbury
Walnut Avenue
Warren Street
Franklin Park
Park
Overlook
Valley Gate
Long Hill
Bridge
Morton Street
River Street
Mattapan Square
Norfolk Street
Forest Hills Street
Forest Hills Cemetery
Roslindale
Morris Park
Dungannon
Repetition
Blackfeet
Little Billy
Eens
Lustre
Salvation
Brandywine
Sabrina Colt
Rubicon
Our Jack
Buckrene
Glen Taly
Janet
Fannie B
Helen Nichols
Harrington
Ed Kearney
Excellent sport at Lexington trotting meeting
At Lexington Kentucky on October 11 the 2:14 pace produced dramatic racing. Coast Boy beat Venture in heat three by a nose, Sable Gift and others vied, and Coast Boy set a 2:10 1-2 mark. Newcastle swept the West stake heats in sensational time, Oakland Baron won the two year olds stake, and Joe Thayer sold Rex Americus for 15000. Saturday Matthew Riley plans polo challenges versus Kitty Bayard and Count Robert, timed at 2:13 1-4.
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Lexington
Venture
Coast Boy
Dollie Spanker
Sable Gift
Saunders
West Stake
Venita Wilkes
Anthella
Rex Americus
Newcastle
Helen Leyburn
John Splan
Joe Thayer
City
C. J. Hamlin
Oakland Baron
Baron Wilkes
Lady McKay
Silver Thread
R. G. Stoner
Paris
Matthew Riley
Kitty Bayard
Robert
Belle Hamlin
Honest George
Riley
Brookline High Defeats English High 16 to 0 in Football
Brookline High School football beat English High 16 to 0 on Brookline playgrounds yesterday afternoon. The Brookline lineup showed magnificent teamwork and exceptional interference throughout the game.
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Brookline
Boston Association Football Club mismanages schedule and publicity
The piece attacks the Boston Association Football Club for its chaotic operations. It says no game schedules exist and games are not properly advertised, leaving the club and sport without public interest or clear organization.
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Boston Association
Brooklyn Defeats New York In First Association Rugby Match
In wet Eastern Park conditions on Oct 11 Brooklyn beat New York 3 to 1 under association rules. New York led with a Govern goal in the first half, then Brooklyn answered with three goals by Borden Harrington and Bannister after the break.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Eastern Park
New York
New Yorks
Jamison
Govern
Brooklyns
Borden
Harrington
Bannister
Shea
Fagin
Hughes
LaGrasse
Pickup
Fortin
Farrell
Pemberton
McKay
Flynn
Captain
Winter
Stubbs
Pennicock
Coupar
McKinley
Connelly
Gavis
Hamlet Wins Unfinished 2:25 Pace at Point Breeze Track
Good starts and close finishes highlighted today's racing at Point Breeze. Hamlet won the unfinished 2:25 pace from Tuesday, while Alexandre claimed two heats in the 2:16 trotting class and James IL took two heats, Myrtle one, with results pushed to tomorrow. Ida B. swept two heats in the 2:22 trotting class before a holdover to tomorrow.
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Philadelphia
Point Breeze
Hamlet
Alexandre
James IL
Myrtle
Ida B
Storm Hauls Over Hundred Vessels into Salem Harbor
More than one hundred vessels sought shelter in Salem harbor yesterday as rough weather lashed the coast. Their arrivals drew crowds to the wharves, and departures today signaling a tentative return to open waters.
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Salem
Country Club Week Promises Outdoor Sports and Pageantry
A month at the Country Club features a week of outdoor sports opening October 29. Events include gentlemen riders Gymkhana contests and a city horse show with four in hand entries and jumping on the polo field. Daily attractions cover tennis cricket shooting golf and polo with prizes for heavy and lightweight riders.
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India
Narragansett Park Wild Weather Hosts Busy Card
At Narragansett Park Providence on October 11 the cold blustery day made the muddy track tough as 2,500 fans watched five races. Alchemist led early in the steeplechase before falling and Glenfallon finished first, with details of all five purse events and times listed.
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Alchemist
Glenfallon
Bizarre
Garner
Gorman
H. Jones
South Side
McClain
Red Top
Colonel South
First Light
Joe Ripley
Noble
Charlie McDonald
Moseby
Weinberg
Fox
Ironsides
Gallatin
Ferrier
Welsh
Soundmore
Moderacio
Kilkenny
John Lackland
Red John
Our Maggie
W. B
Mendicant
the Queen
Blake
Lafayette
J. Horton
Pulitzer
Chouncey
Jack Rose
Barry
Rodman
Billings
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C. G. Sessler
W. H. Johnson
A. W. Chamberlain
E. K. Attwood
F. G. Lucas
W. D. Merritt
Columbia B. C
W. A. Baltzer
Chelsea C. C
H. Edwards
Thomas T. Cass
M. T. Carney
Eagle C. C
O. G. Mackenzie
J. A. Armstrong
W. P. Brazier
M.W. C
G. P. Rupert
Elmer Boyd
E. C. Reynolds
Gus Peterson
W. E. Gallison
J. L. Kelly
East Boston
F. F. Cook
Cc. C. C
H. E. Crowley
W. E. Webster
M. S. Willis
F. B. Taylor
Joe Daly
Bd. Cc. C
C. H. Winberg
W. W. Storey
William Greenwood
M. A. Peterson
G. Nimock
George A. Gill
J. J. Bassing
F. A. Gould
Enate CL
R. Hall
C. C
W. Sessler
F. Beaugard
J. Cuttle
W. J. Rogers
T. J. Toomey
Pequot C. C
A. G. Hamilton
Alix
Directum
Monroe Salisbury
California
Coast Boyant
Victor
Brooklyn Footballists
Salem Harbor
Flyers
James Golden
Ralph Wilkes
Mystic Park
DrsSpinney &Co
Tremont St
Mase
DR. Hallock & CO
Hallock’ & Co
Court Streets
Mass
Thumin
Court Street
Cook Remedy
Cook Remedy CO
Washington St
Kook' Remedy
Timal Dilatuihurian
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