Britt Gans bout May fall through in San Francisco
San Francisco reports scramble over permit for the World lightweight championship bout between Jimmy Britt and Joe Gans, with potential impact on the Corbett Nelson matchup. If the permit is granted, heavy boxing talk returns. if not, major plans may be delayed into 1905.
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Britt-Gans
San Francisco
Jimmy Britt
Joe Gans
Shasta Athletic Club
Britt
Corbett
Gans
Briggs Versus Flaherty Headlines Week Locals at Marlboro High
The Salem match Murray versus Goodwin is postponed to the 25th, leaving the Briggs versus Flaherty bout at Marlboro Friday night as the week’s sole major contest. A record Highland A. C. crowd is anticipated. Flaherty, once nationally known, shows sharp training while Briggs remains New England’s premier lightweight, expected to win in their 15 round clash.
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George Murray
Chester Goodwin
Salem
Briggs-Flaherty
Marlboro
Highland A. C
Flaherty
Lowell
Briggs
New England
New
Graves Maryland Malt Whiskey Health Ad Prospects Cold Proof
The ad touts Graves Maryland Malt Whiskey as a system builder to prevent colds by keeping the body in good health. It promises appetite, liver stimulation, and stomach tone, claiming the whiskey aids in using foods to resist illness. Sold in sealed quart bottles with Chester H. Graves & Sons signatures, widely available through dealers and druggists.
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Graves
Maryland
Chester H. Graves & Sons
Little Old Man Carlisle's Latest Football Sensation
A Carlisle Indian School story describes a Northern Cheyenne tribesman known as Little Old Man who joined the football squad, quickly learned plays, and now serves as substitute right tackle. At 6'1" and 22 years old, he impresses teammates and coaches with obedience, strength, and a comical fear of cameras.
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Carlisle
Penn
Carlisle Indian School
W. A. Mercer
Seventh Cavalry
Rodgers
Bret Harte
Little Old Man
Hoe
Bouts End In Short Order At Cambridge A A
Four boxing bouts at Cambridge A A last night ended quickly with three in the first round. Roxbury’s Jack Mulkern stopped Young Freeman of South Boston in 1 round, Michael Conroy of South Boston defeated Billy Boyd before the bell, and Kid Hessell of Boston sent Larry Conley down for a 10 count after two minutes. Kelly beat Monks over six rounds in scientific precision. The opener ended after 2 minutes 40 seconds with Freeman knocked down four times.
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Cambridge A. A
Jack Mulkern
Roxbury
Young Freeman
South Boston
Michael Conroy
Billy Boyd
Kid Hessell
Boston
Larry Conley
Larry
Harry Hodgkins
Conley
Hessell
Mr. Conley
Kelly-Monks
Kelly
Kid McCoy
Monks
Freeman
Cutler to play Hoppe in 18 inch balkline match
Albert G. Cutler accepts Frank Hoppe's challenge for an 18 inch balkline billiards contest against Hoppe’s son Willie. The match begins in New York on October 31, spans six nights, 400 points per night. Hoppe, the world champion shortstop billiardist, won the Paris tournament last March without defeat.
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Albert G. Cutler
Frank Hoppe
Willie
New York
Hoppe
Paris
Dorchester Roxbury Latin Game Called Off
The Roxbury Latin School canceled its scheduled game with Dorchester High today after several Latin players were injured in the Middlesex contest last Saturday. Manager Gleason believed a substitute team would be unwise against the strong Dorchester eleven. An effort may be made to reschedule later in the season.
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Roxbury Latin
Dorchester High
Middlesex
Gleason
Dorchester
Harvard Eleven In Secret Practice Surprises Crimson
Harvard football under Wrightington stages secret practice ahead of Pennsylvania game. Parkinson returns to varsity at guard after illness, while Barney the 250 pound freshman leads the line. Brill runs 16 laps as Oveson Derby and others rehearse signals amid a scrimmage against the scrub.
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Wrightington
Harvard
Crimson
Pennsylvania
John Parkinson
Parkinson
Yale
Brill
Oveson
Derby
West Point
Scrub
Inds
Montgomery
Filley
Whitman
Shurtleff
Leary
Blagden
Hall
Jackles
Meier
Paul
Carr
Sibley
Parker
Squires
McFadden
Barney
Cunniff
Kernan
Noyes
Mills
Nichols
Hurley
Hanlay
Osborne
Wendell
Sperry
Nesmith
Dorchester High class teams win second set 16 to 0
In the second set of Dorchester High class football games the 1905 and 1907 teams won by the same score, 16 to 0. Touchdowns credited to Barnstead Carey Sinnott and a goal from Carey. for the 1907 squad Gray and Fitzpatrick scored with Fitzpatrick kicking the goal after touchdown.
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Dorchester
Barnstead
Carey
Sinnott
Gray
Fitzpatrick
Rival Schools Clash At South End Grounds In City League
The old rivals Stone's School and Volkmann meet today at South End grounds. Gilligan out of English High lineup leaves Blue and Blue with one of the best bull backs in the Eleven. Dorchester’s Cornet in trouble. Vanderwat Chisolm Reignier Caldwell Colton injured. Somerville High stands to back Leo Hafford as backbone of eleven. Dorchester to face Malden next Saturday. Cambridge Latin cancels with Somerville Ugh. Roxbury Hillsides seek games for teams averaging 115 pounds. Brooks Club seeks 140-pound foes. Managers McDonald and Bick listed contact details.
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Stone
Musty Colton
Somerville High
Medford High
Leo Hafford
Somerville
Dorchester High
Malden
Dorchester
Cambridge Latin
Somerville Ugh
Roxbury
Kenneth McDonald
Regent Street
Brooks Club
Bick
Newton Lower Falls
Bowker Beats Frankie Neil for Bantam World Title
Joe Bowker of England defeated Frankie Neil of San Francisco on points in a 20 round bantam championship bout at the National Sporting Club in London. Bowker, slight favorite at 11 to 10, seized control after the ninth round and delivered sustained punishment as Neil fought bravely.
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London
National Sporting Club Tonight
Joe Bowker
England
Frankie Neil
San Francisco
Neil
Bowker
Walshs challenge Bowker for bantam title in Canada bout
Eddie Keevin, manager for Jimmy Walsh of Newton, cabled a challenge to Neil Bowker after Bowker's London bout. Walsh proposes a 116 pound title fight at Fort Erie Ontario with two extra judges, one named by each side, seeking a fair decision and a match on this side of the water. Walsh says Bowker could claim the bantam crown if he defeats Neil and notes American boxers struggle for fair decisions in England. Keevin recalls Walsh’s wins and losses against Digger Stanley and argues for an honest verdict here.
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Aime
Briggs
Young Corbett
Terry McGovern
Flaherty
Union A. GC
Cambridge
Pat Dougherty
Somerville
Young McCree
Johnnie Ahearn
South Boston
Artie McGuinness
Johnny Daley
Roxbury
Young Schindler
West End
Rouse O'Brien
Kid Paull
Fall River
Bob Edgren
Fitzsimmons
Tommy Ryan
Ryan
Bob
Fitz
Slick
Philadelphia
Dave Holly
Holly
Dixie Kid
Joe Walcott
Brooklyn
Tommy Sullivan
Abe Attell
Sullivan
Attell
St. Louis
Charley Mitchell
Jabez White
Mitchell
George Considine
White
England
Larry Temple
George Cole
Eddie Keevin
Sam Langford
Lawrence
Merrimac Thunderbolt
Keevin
Boston
Langford
Mellody
Jim Ryan
Billy Payne
Jack Fitzpatrick
Cambridge A. A
Kid Powell
Woonsocket
R. I
Kid Pantz
Hughey Glancy
Dave Leahy
Jimmy Walsh
Newton
Neil Bowker
London
Bowker
Fort Erie
Ont
Walsh
Neil
Iffte
National Sporting Club
Digger Stanley
Brush's Move Called Bluff Clouds Postseason Talk
Boston fans viewed John T Brush's hint of a spring post season series with Collins as bluff. They doubt managers Collins and Taylor will consent, arguing last week proved the pennant winners should meet now. Brush's move is seen as an attempt to square himself with baseball public. Taylor left for New York on private business while Collins returned to Buffalo.
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John T. Brush
New York Nationals
Collins
Boston
Brush
Taylor
Giants
Square
New York
Buffalo
All-American ball teams debated by readers
Local fans and writers propose and compare selections for an All American team. Lists include Dineen Chesbro and Joss as pitchers, Criger and McGuire as catchers, Tenney Lajoie Wagner and Keeler among infielders and outfielders, with multiple variations from Boston New York Cleveland Philadelphia and Chicago organizations.
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Chesbro
Dineen
Waddell
Tenney
Chance
Lachance
Parent
Wagner
Post
Robert Devine
Young
Gibson
Boston Americans
New York Americans
Joss
Cleveland Americans
Criger
McGuire
Boston Nationals
Lajoie
Collins
Pittsburg Nationals
Dougherty
New York
Americans
Bay
Cleveland
Keeler
P. S. Hopkins
Brookline
Peete
Tannehill
Boston
McGinnity
Plank
Philadelphia
Kling
Chicago
Pittsburg
Leever
Altrock
Wallace
St. Louis
Burkett
St.Louis
Wagner Pittsburg
Bradley
Flick
Clarke
Seawanhaka Cup bid and other sport notes
The Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club accepted the challenge for the Seawanhaka cup over rivals White Bear and Oshkosh. Possible match race between Gabriel and Barney Oldfield slated for next Saturday. Bowling season opens with strong scores led by Nelson of Central in Greater Boston league. 300 games by Al Selbach noted at McCarthy's. Historical quotes on professional sports decline and bicycle trust formation referenced. Baseball enthusiasm in Boston linked to a pennant praise poem in Chicago Tribune.
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Manchester Yacht Club
Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club
White Bear
Oshkosh
Minnesota
Gabriel
Barney Oldfield
Nelson
al Selbach
McCarthy’s
Mr. Spalding
Colonel Hart
A. G
Bicycle Trust
John L. Sullivan
St. Louis
Boston
Chicago Triune
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Boosts Health Claims
An 1904 advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It includes testimonials from a soldier named I C Richardson and urges readers to request a free sample bottle and informational book by mail from Kilmer and Co. in Binghamton New York.
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The
Post
Cottage St
Melrose
Mass
I. C. Richardson
Swamp Root
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Boston Daily Post
King Tro tter Meets the Queen in Memphis Cup Race
In Memphis on October 17 the final race for the Memphis gold cup pits Lou Dillon against Major Delmar for the world trotting championship. The $5000 event marks owner E. E. Smathers retirement from racing as he sells his stable, including Major Delmar.
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Memphis
Tenn
Lou Dillon
Major Delmar
E. E. Smathers
Dillon
Delmar
C. K. G. Billings
Glenville
Cleveland
Mr. Smathers
Ida Highwood
Football Games Today Local High Schools Matchups
Newton High hosts R. M. T. S. at Newton while Stone's School meets Volkmann at South End grounds. Browne & Nichols plays Brookline High at Brookne. Melrose High faces Hyde Park High in Melrose. Norwood High hosts Dedham High in Dedham. De Merritte opposes Winthrop at Winthrop. Roxbury High meets Milton High at Milton.
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Newton High
Newton
Stone’s
Volkmann
South End
Browne & Nichols
Brookline High
Brookne
Melrose High
Hyde Park High
Melrose
Norwood High
Dedham High
Dedham
de Merritte
Winthrop
Roxbury High
Milton High
Milton
Faneuil Dominates Beacon and Federal in Chauncy Lanes Matches
Faneuil posted the high team total in Commercial league play at Chauncy alleys winning all three from Beacon. Hollis and Clark of Faneuil each rolled 587 to share high individual totals while Federal swept Curtis Safe for three straight. Final team scores show Faneuil 2,465 to Beacon 2,331 and Federal 2,487 to Curtis 1,? with listed totals and odd digits in the scoreboard.
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Faneuil
Chauncy
Beacon
Federal
Curtis
Hollis
Clark
New England Golfers Defeat New York Team in Wollaston Match
The second annual match between the Newspaper Golf Associations of New England and New York at Wollaston Golf Club ended 4 to 2 in favor of New England. A cup donated by John S. Taylor will stay with the winners. R. W. Boorum won the gross prize and George H. Sargent the net prize in the invitation medal handicap.
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Wollaston
Golf Associations of
New England
New York
Wollaston Golf Club
New England Players
John S. Taylor
Boston American Baseball
R. W. Boorum
New York Globe
George H. Sargent
Boston Transcript
New England Association
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