Mrs Corbett Sees Jim Capable Of Beating Jeffries
Mrs Corbett expresses pride in Jim and believes he can defeat Jeffries or any man living, telling reporters during the Rob Roy event.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1900
Page
3
Checker championship match nears end after twenty games
Twenty games in the forty game world championship match were played with only two wins to date. The latest session featured the Ayrshire Lassie opening in a dramatic back and forth wrestle as Barker and Jordan swapped men and tactics. The crowd saw a critical sequence after move 31 27 with near decisive chances but the contest drifted to another draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Barker
Bicycle Notes on Stinson and Record Chases in Racing
The piece chronicles Billy Stinson’s rise in paced racing and world speed records at age about 21, with praise from Frank Waller. It notes other riders like Waller aiming at 300 miles, Kent’s plan to beat Waller’s mark, and Hurley’s recovery. It covers a Vienna race incident with spectators throwing beer glasses at English pacers Chase and Taylor, plus local track events at City Point with Holbrook and Kowalker winning races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Stinson
Frank Waller
Waller
Boston
Brockton
Stinson
Post
Chase
Walters
Cordang
Edward Taylor
Europe
Elkes
Michael
Tor
W. J. Botter
Metropolitan Wheelmen
Pace
Newburyport
Providence
Fred P. Kent
Waltham
Norwood
Kent
M. N. Hurley
Albert Champion
Champion
Becconnais
Germany
Vienna
Dickensmann
Robl
Koercher
Peninsula
Ernest W. Holbrook
W. Holbrook
J. H. K. Dieckfest
William Dekarski
Gus Kowalker
J. H. Coffey
Ernest Holbrook
Coffey
Harry Mann
Will C. Stinson
Cambridge
Shoe City
Two Players Gain Confidence in Checkers Match Pace
The two competitors relax as the first ten moves pass, nerves ease and fear fades. The timekeeper’s bell rings less, crowds stay lively before the swinging board, and spectators debate past and future games. Both players stay upbeat and seem to find a second wind as the match continues.
Brooklyn and New York Teams Sail for Havana Series
The Brooklyn and New York baseball clubs will sail for Havana next Saturday to play eight games against Cuban teams beginning about November 1. The trip includes probable games in Matanzas on off days, with several ex- pros joining to fill out rosters. The New York lineup features Grady and Mercer on the mound, and O’Brien at left field, while Brooklyn lists Donohue Callahan Yeager and Sheckard among others in the outfield and infield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
Havana
Cuba
Matanzas
Brooklyns
New Yorks
Tim” Donohue
Chicagos
Williams and O'Brien
Pittsburg
Grady
A Mercer
P. Hawley
P Doyle
Gleason
Hickman
Davis
S. S. Seymour
R. Foster
F O'Brien
L. Ft
Mrs Corbett Defends Husband in New York Visit
Journal notes a social interview with Mrs. Corbett in Boston via Jim Corbett, stating her intent to shield private life from scrutiny. She praises her husband’s public life, vows to avoid gossip, and plans to visit Boston landmarks before returning to New York. She also hints at ongoing public interest in Corbett’s boxing career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Corbett
United States
Boston
Jeffries
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
Corbett Arrested In suit By Paul Armstrong Of New York
James J. Corbett was served with mesne process by Deputy Sheriff Tilden on a suit of 1900 filed by Paul Armstrong of New York. Corbett telephoned two Boston friends, Callahan and Kelther, who posted bonds with Farley for release. The writs are returnable at Municipal Court on November 3. Corbett denies owing Armstrong any money and calls the suit trumped up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Corbett
Tilden
Paul Armstrong
New York
Corbett
Boston
John F. Callahan
John R. Kelther
James F. Farley
Municipal Court
Armstrong
Twin Sullivan Beats Broderick In Close Boston New York Bout
Opening boxing season in the state featured a Boston against New York match at the Kirtland Club. Twin Sullivan narrowly defeated Tom Broderick after a hard fought contest with Sullivan the aggressor most rounds. Broderick showed clever work late but could not overturn the earlier rounds as the crowd and referee favored Sullivan. Early preliminaries included Sylvester versus Gallagher and Young Murphy versus Ringwood with Ringwood quitting in the second round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Kirtland Club
Boston
New York
Twin Sullivan
Hub
Tom Broderick
Sullivan
Broderick
Sylvester
Gallagher
Young Murphy
Bob Ringwood
Jack Sheehan
The
Police News
Commodore Denny Murphy
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
William Wightman
J. Wichtman
State Street
Harvard
Lincoln Club
Billy Roche
George McFadden
Tim Callahan
McFadden
Martin Flaherty
Londergan
Harvard Varsity Track Meets Held At Soldiers Field Today
Harvard track team hosts handicap events at Soldiers Field at 4 p m with Hallowell absent due to football duty. Many strong runners expected. freshmen stage a second tryout. This event signals the practical end of Harvard fall track activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers Field
Harvard
Hallowell
Boxing Gossip Exposes Brady and O Rourke Fake Fights
The piece accuses Billy Brady of orchestrating fake fights through subsidized newspaper friends and cites Jeffries facing a second class heavyweight in spring. It alleges Brady and Tom O Rourke corrupted sporting writers, boosted fighters, and staged ruses across cities from Maine to California with multiple alleged exploits and criticisms from the Knocker and the World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Brady
Jim Corbett
Brady
Jeffries
Tom O’rourke
Maine
California
Boston
O'Rourke
Tom Sharkey
Tom Rourke
Sharkey
Fitz
Brady and
Harvard Varsity Faces Indians In Crucial Test Tomorrow
Harvard's football squad has moved into secret practice as it prepares for a decisive Carlisle Indian game. The Crimson seek improvement after discouraging earlier reports, while Carlisle counters with strong rushing and accurate dropping balls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Crimson
Carlisle
Hudson
Roberts
Pennsylvania
Doucette
Varsity
Rand
Lewis
West Point
Eaton
Graydon
Lawrence
Jim
Shea
Jim Shea
Kendall
Devens
Elis
Stillman
Ellis
Ixendall
Waters
Daly
Mifflin
The
Scrub
Sugden
Kernan
Gardiner Beats Smith in Sixth Round in Brockton
Billy Gardiner of Lowell, featherweight champion of New England, KOed Jack Smith of New York in the sixth round at Crescent A. C. Tonight Smith showed gameness but was outclassed. Preliminary wins by Good and Tacy followed, with Gardiner inviting top featherweights to meet him, including Rice Hamilton Gardner Dixon Callahan and McGovern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Austin Rice
Jack Hamilton
Oscar Gardner
George Dixon
Tim Callahan
Terry McGovern
Sims Reeves Dead dies at Worthing England singer
London Oct 25 veteran English singer Sims Reeves died today at Worthing Sussex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Three Members of the American Syndicate That Will Build the New Cup Defender
The article profiles New York Yacht Club leaders and heirs who form a key American syndicate to defend the America's Cup. Commodore Lewis Cass Ledyard, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Frank Tracey Robinson, and August Belmont anchor a lineage of wealth and prestige, tracing back to early American settlers and notable families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
New York Yacht Club
Uptown
Tiffany
Lewis Cass Ledyard
Arthur
Commodore Ledyard
Henry Ledyard
Lewis Cass
Michigan Statesman
Detroit
Harvard
Gertrude Prince
William Prince
Montauk
New England Society
The
Sons of the Revolution
Lexington Avenue
Newport
Lewis Cass Ledyard, Jr
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Frank Tracey Robinson
Isaac Robinson
Plymouth
Mass
August Belmont
Edmund Perry
Sandwich
New York Yacht
Chile
Newton Mixed Foursomes Winners Named at Centre Street
On the Centre street links of the Newton Golf Club an eighteen-hole mixed foursome tournament was played. Miss Charlotte Nichols and Percy Dewey won with a score of 111-7-104, edging rivals in a tightly contested event conducted today in Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Centre Street
Newton Golf Club
Charlotte Nichols
Percy Dewey
Council Passes Water Debt Plan After Mayor's Suggestion
Mayor Hart appeared before the Common Council urging that state proceeds from Boston water source seize by the Metropolitan Water Board be used to cancel the water debt, releasing bond obligations. The council approved the order while a water tax veto was sent to the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
Common Council
Commonwealth
Boston
Metropolitan Water Board
Kiley
Milk Trust
Frank O'Hare
William C. S. Healey
John J. Tobin
William B. Jackson
William J. Strickland
Law Department
New England Sanitary and Product Company
Healey
Ward 2
East Boston
Brighton
Jamaica Plain
South Boston
Charlestown
Mildram
Watts
Merchants and Manufacturers Exposition Winds Down Tomorrow
The Twentieth Century Exposition in Mechantes' building nears close with Boston businessmen behind its success. Over 1200 workers were employed last month and average daily attendance exceeded 8000, peaking as 27,682 tickets were sold in the second week. Manager M. C. Hill organized layout, decorations, and the double deck scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
M. C.hill
West Newton woman arraigned in eleven count case
Mrs. Jane E. Bishop of West Newton was arraigned in the Superior Criminal Court on eleven counts of criminal operations. She pleaded not guilty with a bail set at $10,000, secured by Caleb Eddy and John A. Nugent, and was released. Her husband, Dr. Henry E. Bishop, a former police officer, is serving a State Prison sentence for a similar offense. The doctor was previously convicted in 183 and faces seven to thirteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane E. Bishop
West Neweton
Sheldon
Superior Criminal Court
Bishop
Caleb Eddy
John A. Nugent
Henry E. Bishop
Dr. Bishop
Football matchups and coaching notes from early games
Today busy schedule features TDoston Latin at Brookline High in Charlies River Cambridge Latin at Newton Centre Dorchester High meeting Cambridge Manual at Charles River Roxbury Latin facing Walkman at South End Tomorrow Columbia hosts a Harvard Indian night with the Car Nile. Coach Lea at Michigan unveils a behind backs speed drill. Princeton faces Brown. Columbia’s Sanford may unveil new line against Yale. Holy Cross loses Halfpack Bond and Needham A A plays Andover. Stagg bets Chicago will beat Penn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookline High
Charlies River
Cambridge Latin
Newton High
Newton Centre
Dorchester High
Cambridge
Lea
Princeton
Tigers
Brown
Warner
Indians
Roberts
Hudeson
Httle Hudson
Sanford
Columbia
Yale
Blue
Holy Cross Oay
Thomas E. Bond
Worcester
Needham A. A
Andover
Stagg
Chicago
Goea
Penn Saturnity
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Corbett
Ben
Baghting
K Bakker
Will
Caba
Jonahue
Callahan
P. Yeager
P. Jennings
Collins
Demontreville
Dahlen
Sheckard
F. Tannehill
C. F. Keeler
R. F
Track Games
Reb Roy
Harry Elkes
William Stinson Waller
Senna
Gardiner
Smith
August
Disposes of Water Award
New England
Rank
Rdinand
Hill
Herman F. McIntire
Association
McIntire
Archer S. Pratt
J. T. Flood
Ek. D. Woods
A. C. Dowse
Malden
George H. Donohue
Sunday Post
Donohue
Dowse
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