Boston Boxer Sears Loser In Birmingham Bout
In Birmingham England on October 27 Jabez White of Birmingham defeated Mike Sears of Boston in a featherweight twelve round contest. White led in reach and height by three inches and used a steady attack after Sears stunned him in round six. Sears fought bravely but White secured the decision in twelve rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Eng
Jabez White
Mike Sears
Boston
Mass
White
Sears
Harvard Eleven Tries New Moves in Secret Session
Harvard football opens secret practice, longest session this season with 50 minutes of scrimmage and new signals aimed at Penn. One injury to Whitney but Mills and Richardson in lineup as Hallowell absent, Hallowell later slated for Indian game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Uncle Sam
Tampa
Varsity
Scrub
Scotty MacMasters
Penn
Whitney
Mills
Hallowell
Richardson
Forbes
Connolly Wins After Broderick Blinded In Final Round
In Yonkers Eddie Connolly defeats Tom Broderick by decision after Broderick is blinded by smelling salts thrown into his eyes at the end of the tenth round. Referee Frank Abraham counted Broderick out as Smith urged the call. The bout featured a fierce three‑quarter match with Broderick dominating early and Connolly rallying late. prelims ended in a six‑round draw and a knockout by Kid Bread over Billy Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yonkers
N. Y
Tom Broderick
Eddie Connolly
Broderick
Billy Smith
Frank Abraham
Connolly
Eddie
Tom
Connelly
Walter de Baum
Tony Cardeile
Shorty Ahern
Kid Bread
New York
Billy Moore
St. Louis
Boxing Shuffle at Palace Delays McCoy Bout
George LaBlanche was ill so George Gardiner of Manchester took his place against Kid McCoy. Gardiner appeared stage struck and offered only a fair showing. McCoy let his opponent set the pace. Earlier, McCoy escaped serious harm when the ceiling of his punching board collapsed. Tonight Ralph Barter, the ex football player, aims to duplicate his Tuesday night show and challenge the Hoosier champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George LaBlanche
Kid McCoy
The
Palace
George Gardiner
Manchester
New Hampshire
Gardner
McCoy
Ralph Barter
Mullins and Allen Fight Draw in East Boston Lyceum Hall
Joe Mullins and Bob Allen battled to a draw before more than 1000 fans at Lyceum Hall in East Boston. The six round catch weights contest was fast, hard, and featured swift punches with both fighters rallying late. Preliminaries saw Foley beat Scott, Critch beat Campbell, Sweeney stop Haley, and exhibitions for Robinson vs Samson and Haley vs Hanly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Mullins
East Boston A. C
Lyceum Hall
Bob Allen
Allen
Jack Foley
Frank Scott
Billy Critch
Billy Campbell
Patsy Sweeney
Spike Haley
Joe Robinson
Jack Sampson
Kid Haley
Pat Hanly
Boxing Gossip at Lenox Club Promises Hot 25 Round Fight
Boxing gossip tables multiple bouts including Sammy Kelly versus Oscar Gardner for the 116 pound American title at Lenox A C New York with praise of both boxers and a predicted close contest. Other matches include Joe Choynski vs Gus Ruhlin in Philadelphia November 4 and Mys t erious Billy Smith versus Joe Walcott targeted for Lenox late November or December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenox A. C
New York
Sammy Kelly
Oscar Gardner
Johnny Pollock
Kelly
Gardner
Sammy
Oscar
Mr. Gardner
Sam
Hopkins
Billy Rotchford
Buffalo
Joe Choynski
Gus Ruhlin
Arena Athletic Club
Philadelphia
Bross
Lenox Athletic Club
Choynski
Tichting
Billy Smith
Joe Walcott
Smith
Tom O’ Rourke
Walcott
Tommy Heffernan
Jig Stone
Kid Lavigne
The
Post
Charley Strong
Frank Childs
Chicago
Mtus
Sammy Maxwell
Jimmy Lawler
San Francisco
Tufts Beats Boston College In Ragged 6-5 Game
Tufts College defeated Boston College on the home turf with a 6 to 5 score. Ragged first half and repeated fumbles hurt BC while Hart's field goal and a late rally secured the Tufts victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston College
Tufts College
Tufts
Hart
Rrouiubon ST
R. E
Riley Carpenter
1. T
R. T
R. G
McCarron
Kenney Maapie
Holland
Hart Kempton
F. B
McDermott
McGrath
Ray
Ameida
A. White
H. J. Upton
Teeling
Irwin
Latin and Manual Training Tie In Senior League Game
At Charles River Park Boston Latin and C M T S played to a 1 1 tie in the second match of the senior interscholastic league. Manual Training School struck early in three minutes and held Latin School until the end. Despite being outweighed Latin School fought hard. Notable play came from Webb Moulton Hurley Dodkey Webb Rand Marshall Hastings Gately Parmele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles River Park
Boston Latin
Manual Training School
Latin School
Cambridge
Webb
Moulton
Hurley
Dodkey
Rand
Marshall
Hastings
Gately
Parmelee
Bradman Campaign Committee Plans Aggressive District Push
A meeting of the ninth congressional district Republican citizens committee at 7 Bulfinch street organized a district wide canvass for Florentine K. Bradman. They voted to hold nightly meetings, arrange debates with Krebs, and pressBradman’s acceptance and Philippine policy against imperialist views echoed by Senator Lodge. The group urged halls in wards and frequent gatherings to energize support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Congressional District
Republican Citizens’ Committee
No. 7
Bulfinch Street
W. W. Fane
Florentine K. Bradman
Citizens’ Republican
Congress
Senator Lodge
Republican Club
Philippines
United States
Bradman
Krebs
A.G. R.A. Sues L.A. W. Racing Board for Libel
President Potter of the League of American Wheelmen and Chairman Albert Mott are sued for libel seeking 25000 in damages. The suit targets alleged statements that foreign riders should be guaranteed prizes and expenses before entering the United States. The case centers on disputes with the American Cycle Racing Association and alleged persecution by the racing board since a revolt. Legal opinions differ on suing the league or its officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
League of American Wheelmen
Albert Mott
Racing Board
Mr. Mott
L. A. W. Racing Board
American Cycle Racing Association
League
Ohio Sprinkling Law Proposed By Wheelmen
Secretary Treasurer Arthur K. Peck of the Massachusetts L A W drafts resolutions to curb street watering. He urges that the watering department leave a four to six feet central strip for wheelmen and on main streets water one side when cars occupy the center. Cincinnati wheelmen have adopted the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur K. Peck
Massachusetts L. A. W
Quincy
Columbus Avenue
Wheelmen of
Cincinnati
Bicycle Notes and Park Lighting Amid World Tour Reach New York
Dr. and Mrs. H. Duncan Meillrath completed a world bicycle tour begun in Chicago on April 10 1895, arriving in New York from Southampton. They rode about six thousand miles on land, with travel costs near $11 000, two toes frostbitten in Persia were amputated, and Mrs Meillrath gained fifteen pounds. Also: Boston to lighted night ride across an eight mile loop once electric lights are installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Duncan Meellrath
Frank Fowler
Chicago
New York
Southampton
A. K Peck
Playstead
Forest Hills
Boston
W. E. McClintock
Massachusetts
Jimmy Michael
Eddie MacDuffee
Edward Taylor
Harry Elkes
Madison Square Garden
Hopkinson and Somerville to face at Charles River Park
Multiple local sports notes include Hopkinson and Somerville High meeting at Charles River Park this afternoon, the Pastime Club of Chelsea hosting its fourth annual ball at Granite Hall, Chelsea on Navy 14, and William C. Whitney showcasing the English stallion Meddler at the New York horse show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinson
Somerville High
Charles River Park
Chelsea
Granite Hall
Navy
William C. Whitney
Meddler
New York
City Point
Fred O’brien
Box
Boston
America
Cincinnati
Boston College
Andover
Holy Cross
South End Grounds
Amherst
George Brooke
Pennsylvania
Porto Rico
University of Pennsylvania
University of Chicago
High School Games Set for South End Venues
English High and Somerville High will play at the South End with Dunlop of Harvard and Kerrigan of Newtowne as officials. Dorchester High-Mechanic Arts game postponed from Thursday will occur a week from Saturday on the Charles River grounds. Brockton High’s bid for Junior League southern division was rejected due to transportation and schedule issues. Cambridge High and Latin School will not join the Junior League but will schedule outside-league games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English High
Somerville High
Dunlop
Harvard
Kerrigan
Newtowne
Dorchester High-Mechanic Arts
Charles River
Brockton High
Clark
Cambridge High and Latin School
Soldier posing as lieutenant nabbed in theft ring
Police seek Fred Church a man who claims to be a lieutenant in a volunteer army and wears the uniform. He allegedly swindled Ralph Porratt out of $65 at a South Jind resort by befriending him and then shaving his pockets. Church is about 27, 5 feet 6 inches, 155 pounds, with local relics on display during talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Church
Volunteer Army
Ralph Porratt
South Jind
Dr Bull S Cough Syrup Regarded As Passing Remedy
A historical note describes Dr Bull s Cough Syrup as a passing remedy for ulcerated recta with cautionary language about effectiveness and safety in medical opinion of the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bull
Ornate Oak Dining Set and Accented Furniture Display
A catalog style listing describes sideboards with serpentine tops and large mirrors, oak dining chairs with box seats, oak chiffonières with five deep drawers, oval mirror bureaus, Morris chairs with corduroy cushions, and oak tables with claw feet. Prices noted as 9.50 and 10.75 in currency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Upholstered Rocker Described in Oak or Mahogany Finish
In oak or mahogany finish with damask and brocatelle coverings the high back chair features comfortable arms and a highly polished surface. The item has been sold for seven dollars.
Jordan Marsh & Co Watchmakers Win In Easy Time
In the Mercantile League bowling at Warren alleys, American Watch Company defeated H Traiser & Co in three straight games by 211 pins. Saunders led with 467, Ware 463, Eaton 461. Eaton had the high individual string of 185 as the Watch Company totaled 2228 pins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Watch Company
H. Traiser & Co
Warren Alleys
Tobacconists
Mercantile
Saunders
Ware
Eaton
A. Ttl. Saunders .Esseeeeceres
H. Traiser & CO. Bowler
Powers Wins Candlepin Roll-Off at Murray & Irwin Alleys
John Powers of the Sub team captured first prize with 391 pins in four strings in a $25 roll-off for prizes at Murray and Irwin's alleys. Jack Wilby and Fred Williams tied for second with 373 pins, Hedge took third with 3872, Barry fourth with 3862, amid a strong turnout and spirited cheering from an enthusiastic crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray & Irwin
Bury
Powers
Jack” Wilby
Fred Williams
Hedge
Barry
Elevator entrapment at Reynolds Hotel linked to Miss Waters show
Miss Hattie Waters of Reign of Error theatre company became a prisoner in the hotel elevator at Reynolds Hotel early Thursday, lasting several hours. Her companion, a colored elevator boy named Russell, worked overtime to compensate for the time spent trapped while Waters attended the museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Waters
Reign of Error
New
Reynolds Hotel
Russell
Miss Waters
Fugitive Albert Emile Caste Arrested in Boston
Albert Emile Caste of 6 Woodside Avenue Jamaica Plain was arrested by Deputy Marshal Waters at Duncan Bailey-Blanchard’s instigation and arraigned before U S Commissioner Fiske on a charge of being wanted by French authorities. He formerly worked as receiver at the St Pierre Newfoundland post office until about a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Bailey- Blanchard
Boston
Albert Emile Caste
Woodside Avenue
Jamaica Plain
United States
Marshal Waters
Fiske
Caste
St. Pierre
Newfoundland
Men of the Sixth Greeted as Heroes
Boston welcomed Company L the only colored unit from Massachusetts in Porto Rico with scenes of cheering crowds along Charles and Beacon streets. A homecoming parade to Bowdoin Square Armory followed by a banquet and later a public reception is planned as veterans from Companies C and G of the Sixth Regiment arrive, with officials and city leaders in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Massachusetts
Porto Rico
Charles and
Beacon Streets
Bowdoin Square
Tenth Provisional Regiment
Charles
Cambridge Streets
Armory
Company L
Tenth Provisional Company
Cambridge Street
Farneil Hall
Welcome Home Sixth Massachusetts from Porto Rico
Welcome home greeted Company I of the Sixth Massachusetts U S V as three officers and eighty eight men returned from Porto Rico. The procession formed at the station with band, G A R post, and citizens escort. A town hall luncheon followed before the men dispersed to their homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Massachusetts
Porto Rico
Boston
G. A. R. Post
Captain Cook
Homecoming of Sixth Massachusetts Regiment Enthralls South Framingham
On October 27 in South Framingham Company E Sixth Massachusetts Regiment received a rousing welcome from townspeople and neighboring towns. The march to the armory featured escort by G A I posts Ladies Relief Corps and a car provisional company band. Homes and businesses along the route were decorated and soldiers were escorted to their homes after a reception inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Framingham
Sixth
Massachusetts Regiment
Citizens’ Committee
Citizens’ Relief Committee
Milford Welcomes Company M Sixth Massachusetts
In Milford on Oct 27 a crowd of about 5000 greeted Company M of the Sixth Massachusetts Regiment at the station. The veterans marched through North Bow and Main streets to the armory where a collation was served and the men escorted to their homes. A formal public welcome will be extended. Streets and homes along the route were decorated and illuminated with red fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler Ames
Merrimack Street
Bennett
Cadman
Senator Putnam
Representative Hayes
Sweet Home
St. Anne's Church
Moody Street
City Hall
Ames
Thompson
Kimball
Proctor
Howardly
Milford
Sixth Massachusetts
North Bow
Main Streets
Marlboro Welcomes Sixth Massachusetts Company F Homecoming
Oct. 27 Marlboro marks the homecoming of Company F of the Sixth Massachusetts with city officials present. The impromptu greeting included fire alarms bells cannons and red fire while the Marlboro Band played. The company then toured to City Hall for a general reception with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyt
Arrival of Sixth Massachusetts in Stoneham Welcomed Home
The Sixth Massachusetts Company H arrived from Porto Rico to cheers in Stoneham. Captain Sweeiger led yellow uniforms through crowd lined streets to the armory. Local militia units and bands escorted the troops, who were formally welcomed by Selectman Hill before a Thanksgiving banquet is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stondeham
Massachusetts
Porto Rico
Sweeiger
Woburn Brass Band
State Provisionel Militia
G. A
Yieh &School
Fire Department
Armory Hall
Selectman Hill
Fitchburg Celebrates Return of Sixth Massachusetts Regiment
Fitchburg greeted home 15,000 residents as B and D companies of the Sixth Massachusetts Regiment arrived from Boston. State Auditor-General John W. Kimmel led the parade to the armory, with G A R posts and Sons of Veterans camps, bands, and red fire illuminating the route. At the armory the mayor welcomed the troops before coffee and sendoffs home. Private P H Fitzgerald and G H Trombley were hospitalized after illnesses on the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitchburg
Sixth
Massachusetts Regiment
Boston
Leominster
G. A. R. and Sons of Veterans
John W. Kimball
P. H. Fitzgerald
G. H. Trombley
Fitzgerald
Trombley
Hicks Horse Sale Ends After Strong Market for Colts
The Hicks horse sale at Combination Park closed with solid trading as buyers from New York and across New England purchased a groomed lineup of colts and mares. Notable sales included Nelly May to C. E. McDonald for $600 and several horses fetching $100 to $500 plus, with top prices going to buyers in Boston and Readville among others. Many bidders returned for more lots, signaling a healthy demand for well-bred horses from the Governor Leland Stanford line and other notable stables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks
Combination Park
King William
Funny Horse
Marco'm Forbes
Leland Stanford
Palo Alto
Cal
Nelly May
C. E. McDonald
Readville
J. F. Waddock
Boston
Flora
Princeton
Mamie Bell
G. L. Hicks
Nellie May
Br. m
Electioneer
Lady Ellen
EB. McDonald
Rendville
Caracole
B. m
King Wilkes
Vplatter
J. R. Murphy
Woodstock
N. B
Caratas
Arion
Nfachin
Almont, Jr
E. Bithen
Jaro
Knedowa
E. Hanna
Dorchester
Cordero
Larabie
Starlight
J. J. Cameron
Yanzo
Katie P
Cr. C. Moran
New York
Alviso
G. Leavitt
Caleta
Advertiser
Effie
W. S. Fitz
Bingen
Gilbreth Knox
D. C. Moran
Redown
Red Wilkes
W. L. Swasey
Cornish
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MacMasters
Cochrane
S.escees
Ean
le Donald
Brayton
Beardsley
Lloyd Jaffray
C. Sargent
Eason Pearoen
Dei Lee
Eli
Livermore Warren
L. B
W. R. Lawrence
Lablanche
Spar
Fowards
Tremont
Butler Guild
Marshall South
Brennan
Carrick
C. Fisher de Long
Farmelee
R. Tener
Hastings Gately
Harris Nagle
Moran
Scoeeseel
Capelle Hurley
Q. Bee
Mott Rand
H. Bere
H B
Webb O’neil
R. H. Bee Lee A
Dorcey B
Watkins Wood
Mott
Purme
Harris
Wood
Watson
Ninth District
Alexandrer Speirs
Main Street
Westbrook
Maine
C. H. Mason
M.D
Chatham, N.Y
L. A. W. Allo
Ohio Sprinkling Law
World OF Sport
Robs
Srest
Street
Avon St
Bedford St
Wilby
Sees St SD
Williams
Barry Seen
Washington Credit CO
Washington ST
Whyte Wire Works
North Shore
Carruth’s Alley
Be Mac Wan
Cickeeeedeee
Kaneee
Wright Sean Eee
Eee
Fitzpatrick
Lincoln
Karcher
She ‘Smith J MacLean
Perience
Langis
Sanford
Washington Street
Ile
Bostons Company
Milford Greets Company In
Marlboro
Lowell
Priess
Pauw Kharla
Allerton
Miss Stanford
Samuel Gohoee
Natick
Livadia
Grayling
J. O'Connell
Merix
Lington
Mary Lodge
J. M. Miskel
Brookline
Ake'a
Caracote
Hitchen & Connelly
L. W. Polsom
Medford
Fleetfoot
C. m
C. Smith
Charlestown
J. W. Follansbee
Milton
B. G
Constellation
DaVy B
Daniel Mahaney
Portsmouth
N. H
G. B. Inches
Nortit Grafton
Chetto
B. S
Alcantara
Calera
J. H. Richardson
Douglass
Winthrop
Kangaroo
J. Higgins
Suffield
Conn
CF. Leonard
Lady Baron
Baron Rose
Ruby
Mr. Spalding
Dolly Spanka
John F. Boyd
Lady Philips
A. J. Twombly
Melrose Highlands
Frank Jones
N. HY
H. B. Jones
Saugus
USTOM
Goddard Mfc.co
Washington S
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