Palmer Wins Bantam title In London Fight
Pedlar Palmer of England defeats Johnnie Murphy of Boston after twenty rounds at the National Sporting Club to claim the bantamweight world championship. Palmer dominates with speed and power while Murphy endures punishment and finishes not knocked out.
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London
Palmer
Johnnie Murphy
Boston
National Sporting Club
Pedlar Palmer
England
National Sporting Club of London
Murphy
Baxter
Fitzpatrick
Craig
Sally Smith
America
Billy Plimmer
George Dixon
Gould Has Cup In Disputed 20 rater Audrey Case
At the Yacht Racing Association meeting in London on Oct 12 the Audrey 20 rater, winner of the Dunraven cup at Calshott on Aug 10, was disqualified by Castle Yacht Club for ineligibility. The cup was awarded to Gould's Niagara, which finished second. The association also ordered keel to centreboard depth measurements. A drafted reply from Howard Gould acknowledged inspection of Niagara's water tanks in May and defended the committee's conduct, signed by Dixon Kemp.
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London
Yacht Racing Association
Earl of Dunraven
Audrey
Dunraven
Niagara
Council of the Association
Howard Gould
Gould
Sir
Dixon Kemp
Boxer Dixon Meets Rival After Quick Steamship Trip
The report notes Dixon’s rapid rise after a brief three day landing period before a bout. The Boston challenger is praised as clever and game, having endured many tough contests across America.
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Dixon
Boston
America
Walcott Defeats Quinn in Twenty Rounds at Empire A. C.
At Maspeth New York, Joe Walcott, the colored welterweight champion, defeated William Quinn of Pennsylvania in a 20 round bout headlining an Empire Athletic Club show. The program opened with Dick O'Brien against Dick Moore in ten rounds with close action.
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O’brien
Moore
O'Brien
Boxing Gossip and Rumors From the Pine Forests
A letter from A C C McKenzie of Transylvania county North Carolina reports recovery from lung trouble and plans to return to the Hub next spring. New York observers roast Billy Smith while a rematch with Kid McCoy is debated due to past fouls and altered articles. Honest John Kelly may resign as referee after criticism of the Hawkins Gans bout.
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Balsam Grove
Transylvania County
North Carolina
A. Cc. Mckenzie
Post
McKenzie
New York
Billy Smith
Smith
Kid McCoy
McCoy
Africa
John” Kelly
Bohemian Cub
Spinks to Open Two Night Balk-Line Match at Hub
Spinks will begin a two night 14 inch balk line billiards match with George Carter at the Hub billiard rooms tonight. He will give Carter 30 points in a 900. Earlier, East Boston A A held a meeting with no definite football plans and a basketball meeting is set for Wednesday evening.
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Spinks
Schaefer
Hub
George Carter
Carter
Boston A. A
Barnie Named Brooklyn Club Manager Replacing Foutz
William Barnie, former manager of the Baltimore team and ex-manager of the Hartford Club in the Atlantic League, is appointed manager of the Brooklyn Club in Dave Foutz's place.
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New York
William Barnie
Baltimore
Hartford
Brooklyn
Dave Foutz
Freedman Guilty in Technical Assault Verdict
Andrew Freedman president of the New York Baseball Club was found guilty of a technical assault on reporter Edward Hurst after a trial in New York. Hurst testified Freedman assaulted him for refusing to send game reports. Freedman denied the charges claiming false reports were sent while the club was in Florida. Sentence was suspended.
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New York
Andrew Freedman
New York Baseball Club
Edward Hurst
Polo Grounds
Freedman
Florida
Harvard College Notes Fall practice opens for Harvard nine
Captain Dean leads 22 players on Holmes Field as most of last year’s freshman squad joins the Harvard team. Only three holdovers from last year remain in the infield and pitching corps.
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Dean
Harvard
Holmes Field
Gregory
Rand
Chandler
Waters
Newell
Wheeler
Haugnaton
Mills
Harvard Committee
R. H. Stevenson, Jr
We J. H. Perkins
P. Haughton
Chess Masters Sixth Round Opens in Budapest
The sixth round of the international chess masters tournament began in Budapest with Maroczy defeating Albin in 43 moves, Tschigorin defeating Walbrodt in 27, Yarrasch beating Popiel in 41, Winawer defeating Noa in 49, Pillsbury defeating Marco in 52, and Janowski beating Charousek in 76 moves.
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Budapest
Maroczy
Albin
Tschigorin
Walbrodt
Falkbeer
Yarrasch
Popiel
Winawer
Noa
Ruy Lopez
Pillsbury
Marco
Petroff
Jefferson Wilkes Wins Unfinished Race At Combination Park
The forenoon heat at Combination Park ended early with Jefferson Wilkes taking the required heat. The 2:21 class purse of 500 dollars featured horses including Aleone offspring Jefferson Wilkes, Muggle Shea, and other runners such as Gi McGregor and Camden Girl.
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Medford
Combination Park
Jefferson Wilkes
Notting
B. H
Aleone
Muggle Shea
Tom Jefferson
Ommsmelton
Fela
Golden Bell
Ch. m
F. Dodge
G. Gi McGregor
Dan Wilkes
Es Leary
Fr. Brigham
Ea Fee
Camden Girl
Sterling
Whirlwind Mack
C. McNally
Roeprugto Ds
Cfc
Durnog
Success
Ro. m
Scannell
Justice Hayes
B. G
E. Lovett
One Mile Day at Latonia Horse Races
Latonia Kentucky hosts six one mile races plus a one mile hurdles event. Winners include Vice Regal Viscount Jamboree Candy Skate Scamp with times ranging from 1 47 1 2 to 2 01.
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Latonia
Vice Regal
Little Tom
Belle of Fordham
Viscount
Goose Liver
Traveller
Jamboree
Mamie G
Candy
Orlean
Mellie
Black Silk
Cpe Org
Minte
Scamp
Folly
Coliec.or
T.me
Wins at Lexington Trotting Races Draw Two Thousand
In Lexington Kentucky today two thousand fans watched trotting races. Rain left a heavy track at noon but improved to fair by 2 pm. Ashland stakes 4000 with Baron Rogers first Pat L second Bouncer third best time 2 13. West stake 2000 for 2 29 class trotting Walter I first Emma Offut second San Mateo third best 2 16. Third race 2 17 class trotting 1000 unfinished Lyon Bourbon won two heats best 2 21 1 4.
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Lexington
Baron Rogers
Pat L
Bouncer
West Stake
Walter I
Emma Offut
San Mateo
Lyon Bourbon
Wollaston boys race details and local cycling events
Road race for boys will start on Newport avenue Wollaston and finish at the start point with entries to Robert s Jones Box 277 Wollaston by Thursday. Sunday the Hub triangle in three stages of fifty miles will stay within twenty five miles of start and finish at Newport street. Other items include a Mattapan dance, Rhode Island Wheelmen club century Providence to Boston, and updates on local cycling clubs and course surfacing on Columbus avenue extension.
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Newport Avenue
Bridge
Adams Street
Hancock Street
Washington Street
South Street
Quincy Avenue
Newport Street
Roberts
Jones
Box
Co. L. Razoux
Tremont Street
Mattapan Road Club
Oakland Hall
Mattapan
House Committee
Rhode Island Wheelmen
Century
Providence
Boston
Lee's
Auburndale
Wallace Taylor
Melrose
Checker
Rollstone C. C
Fitchburg
Commonwealth C. C
Dick Cronin
Chelsea
Columbus Avenue
Metropolitan
Charles Dolson
Enos Crepeau
John A. Dikeman
E. P. Miller
E. T. Petersen, Jr
Falls Into Line in Bowling League Frame Change
Massachusetts Amateur Bowling League members at Young's last night back the 12 inch frame with a flush gutter as 18 clubs attend and vote unanimously against the previous report. F A Niccolls moves to drop gutter to 3 12 inch. motion passes. Clubs listed include Arlington Dorchester Central Melrose Highlands Les Miserables Philedians Review Newtowne Old Belfry Norfolk Co Co Salem plus potential Commercial. Filing intentions extended one week. City League reports 19 clubs, five added Quincy Lenox Shawmut Central of Cambridge Jacks of South Boston. Schedule out Thursday prizes committee meets Monday. Candle pin starts Oct 21 big pin Oct 23.
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Massachusetts Amateur Bowling League
Young
F. A. Niccolls
Arlington
Dorchester Central
Melrose Highlands
Les Miserables
Philedians
Review
Newtowne
Old Belfry
Norfolk Co. Co
Salem
Commercial
Quincy
Lenox
Shawmut
Central of Cambridge
Jacks
South Boston
Football gossip and match requests from local clubs
The N A A team seeks a next Saturday game at Newton Centre with Clifford Kimball as contact. Peninsula A A football candidates meet at Irvington Oval tomorrow at 7 39 for practice. Cambridge A A seeks Saturday and Thanksgiving games with strong sides including Marlboro Y M C A. The Seldens of Dorchester want November games against teams averaging 105 pounds. Lineup includes Kennedy, Williams, Simmons, Lent, Goodwin, Spaulding, Curran, Wallace, Dickey, Spaulding, Kenerson. Aubrey E Kenerson listed at 87 Armadine St Mattapan.
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Newton Centre
Clifford Kimball
Newtonville
Peninsula A. A
Irvington Oval
Cambridge A. A
Marlboro Y. M. C. A
Kennedy
Williams
Simmons
Lent
Goodwin
Spaulding
Curran
Wallace
Dickey
Kenerson
Adaress Aubrey E. Kenerson
Armadine Street
Mattapan
Miners and workers greet McKinley in Canton campaign visit
About 600 Pennsylvania visitors arrived by a special train to Canton. Rain halted outdoor events as Major McKinley spoke at the Tabernacle with George W. Lawrence acting as spokesman. Cane gifts from Fayette City and Belle Vernon were presented, citing Blaine's birth home, and McKinley pledged to preserve the keepsake.
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Pennsylvania
Monongahela Valley
Tabernacle
Major McKinley
George W. Lawrence
Congress
Lawrence
Washington
Westmoreland
Fayette
United States
Mr. Lawrence
James G. Blaine
Republican Club
Fayette City
Mr. Blaine
Brownsville
Suffolk county Democratic committee formed in 24 wards
Delegates debated a county committee plan with two from each ward plus Chelsea Winthrop and Revere. McNary urged a larger body. Maguire favored smaller delegations. The final charter sets one per ward in many cases and lists the new committee members, then adjourned for a reception at the Parker House.
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McNary
Maguire
Kelcher
William McNary
Chelsea
Winthrop and
Revere
Suffolk
Democratic Party
Ward 15
State Committee
New York
Mr. Maguire
Boston
Kiley
Ward 8
John J. Nawn
Ward 17
Winthrop
State’ Committee
Mr. McNary
Joseph J. Corbett
Joseph Salter
W. J. Cronin
David B. Shaw
John F. Desmond
James J. Brock
Patrick J. Carroll
Daniel M. Driscoll
Dennis J. Collins
Christy Scheele
Edw
J. Stanton
John J. Dolan
Joseph Singler
George F. Mitchell
Edwin FF. Pierce
Dennis H. Tirrell
W. J. McLaughlin
Parker House
McKinley and Hobart election assured, QUAY says
The national Republican headquarters issued a statement after an executive committee conference declaring McKinley and Hobart certain to win with 270 electoral votes. Bryan is projected at 110, with six doubtful states totaling 67 votes likely to swing Republican. QUAY asserts the election is settled and the party’s West effort remains the focus.
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New York
National Republican
Executive Committee
McKinley
Hobart
Bryan
Quay
Palmer predicts 2,000,000 Democrats support ticket
Detroit October 12 Gen Palmer National Democratic candidate said he was assured 2,000,000 Democrats would back the ticket and that a strong old-time Democratic party would be in the field four years hence. General Buckner predicted the ticket would carry Alabama Florida and probably Louisiana and parts of Texas.
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Detroit
Mich
Gen. Palmer
Buckner
Alabama
Florida
Louisiana
Texas
Bowling Opens Season in Brockton Cup Series
The Brockton bowling season started with the first of seven games for a silver cup. Local clubs faced off at duck pins Algonquins 1329 Howard 1253.
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Brockton
Algonquins
Howard
Bank Presidents Dine at Parker House Meeting
The Bank Presidents' Association held their regular monthly dinner at the Parker House yesterday afternoon. Twenty five plates were laid. No guests attended and only routine business was transacted.
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Bank Presidents’ Association
Parker House
Free Private Lecture to Ladies at Music Hall
A free private lecture for women by Dr. Greene of Boston will be held Tuesday afternoon October 13 at 3 o clock in Music Hall. The talk will be illustrated with dissolving views and cover health, complexion, youthfulness, and related female health topics. Admission is free and a large audience is expected.
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Music Hall
Greene
Temple Place
Boston
Mass
As&s
Williams on Ballot in State Election Fight
The Williams Bryan faction names will appear as Democratic Bryan on the ballot after 1150 signatures. Ballot law board to rule on Faneuil Hall and Music Hall conventions amid Murphy’s withdrawal fuss. If legal, two electors appear. if not, Music Hall slate runs solo. Populists fail to meet 1000 signature requirement. Prohibitionists listed with 1390 names.
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George Fred Williams
Music Hall
Democratic Bryan
Joseh A. Dennison
Bryan-Sewall-Wiliams Club
Faneuil Hall
Misic Hall
John F. Murphy
Lowell
Robinson
Murphy
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M. R. Seipa
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P. F. Grogan
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Otto W. Leinz
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