Billy Hamilton Debuts in Worcester Trotting Race Victory
In Worcester on October 18, baseball star Billy Hamilton of Boston extended his fame to trotting. He partnered with Henry Titer in the 2:23 pace, winning outright as Allie Trout drove to victory. Chehalis, favored in the free for all, was defeated by Connor after the first heat.
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Kim Coy Sues Kim Coy Boston Man McCoy Faces Court Actions
Norman Gelby known as Kid McCoy faces multiple legal actions including a Boston suit by Andrew E. Watson over training expenses from 1895. Watson seeks confirmation of a judgment for 45.28 after partial payment. McCoy’s defenders aim to fight the petition in Equity Court.
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New featherweight title bout set in Hartford on Thanksgiving
Ter McGovern of Denver faces Young Combett of Denver in a 20 round featherweight championship at Hart ford Conn on Thanksgiving Day. Bil Crowley's Nutmeg Athletic Club hosts the afternoon bout with Charley White as referee. Prize is 50 percent of gross gate receipts split 65 35 between winner and loser.
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Death of George Godfrey Prompts Fond Boxer Tributes
The late boxer known as Old Chocolate is remembered as a popular figure and shrewd businessman. Fans recall his teaching in Boston, his fair purse splits, and his role in boxing circles. Other notes mention wrestling star Lundin and administrative changes at the B A A with entries for sparring tournaments and a moved secretary post.
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New York
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Smith’s Hotel
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Travis Delivers At Westbrook In Amateur Championship
Walter J. Travis showing top form at Westbrook Golf Club defeated John M. Ward 6 up 4 to reach the final. Seeley beat Livingston 2 up in the other semi. In four ball, Travis Watson Jr. and Livingston Knapp led with 75 and 76 respectively.
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Westbrook Golf Club
Travis
John M. Ward
Foxhills Golf Club
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Anne
W. J. Travis
T. M. Ward
Charles I. Seeley
Wee-Burn Golf Club
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R. ©. Watson, Jr
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Stockton Triumphs In Longwood Tennis Final
In a five set final at Longwood Cricket Club Miss Eleanor Stockton defeated Miss Frelyn Sears to win the women’s open tournament. Sears claimed the first set 6-4, Stockton equalized with 6-4 and 5-7, Sears took the fourth 6-4, and Stockton surged to victory 6-3 in the fifth after a tense endgame.
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Missa Eleanore Stockton
Frelyn Sears
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