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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1904

Page

3

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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