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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1892

Page

3

Choynski Godfrey Fight Looms In Big New York Battle

In New York the looming matchup between Joe Choynski and George Godfrey dominates betting chatter. Both are described as well matched, with Choynski the favored youth in contrast to Godfrey’s hard-hitting experience. Odds fluctuate as New York and Boston bettors weigh the heavyweight clash and the outcome remains highly uncertain.

Joe Choynski George Godfrey Choynski Choyinski Jim Corbett Joe Goddard Atlantic Highlands Goufrey Godfrey Tam Boston California

Nash to Sell Suits as Third Baseman Turns Salesman

Ex Boston third baseman William M. Nash, famed for his strong throwing arm and bunt defense, leaves baseball to join Freeland Loomis Continental Clothing House. He begins Monday, ready to sell overcoats and suits in the city, promising stories of the diamond to friends who visit.

William M. Nash Bostons Freeland, Loomis & Co Continental Clothing House Nash Dickey Johnston Boston Sutton William Brotherhood Billy

Gloucester racing card yields two favorites in six brackets

At Guttenburg Gloucester N J Oct 28 a heavy program offered six races with only two favorites prevailing. Mamie B B won the first, Panway upset Western favorite second, Lord Harry and Bess McDuff took the third and fourth, Rightaway won the fifth, and Mabel R Pomeroy captured the finale. Rob Roy's selections list follows.

Panway Lord Harry Bess McDuff Rightaway Mabel R. Pomeroy Mamie B. B Griffin Polydora Shields Salisbury Doane Jones Pat Conley Williams Panhandle Ballard Woodchopper Morris Ma Belle Martin Hazelhurst Shenandoah McDonald Flynn Helen Caledona Martina Caledonia Marry Duke Lol Hill Freezer Mabel Merry Duke Young Lottery Malachi Walter Kein Ellen Turk Ty Rhadamantha Fanny Covington Daniel Lavish Innovation Signature Balbriggan Nattie Hamilton Freemason False Ahrens Vezeray Postmaster Trump Berwyn King Hazem Mucilage Mce Keever Eugenia Zoolite King Kelly Cocoa Skadi Kinug Crab Lord Rose Dewdrop Bassauio St. Luke

New Back Bay Club Plans Private Boxing Debut

The New Back Bay private boxing club opens November 1 with a 100 member cap and near half filled. Notable city figures back scientific boxing, aiming for four to five opening night matches in top quarters, with experienced referees and a rule to Stop if brutal or dull. Manager Nelse Innes plans to bring New York talent later.

Back Bay Cribb Nelse Innes New York

Yale Men for the Eleven Fired Up in Selection

Yale lists its leading football candidates for the varsity eleven after a private practice session. Captain McCormick heads the selected group, with Lilley Lyman Norton Adee Richards Stillman and others named. Four familiar players Ives O Neill Cochrane Cox miss out due to injuries knowledge gaps. Heffelfinger coached the team in the new gymnasium.

New Haven Yale McCormick Lilley Lyman Norton Adee Richards Stillman L. T. Bliss C. D. Bliss McCree Dyer Messler Armstrong Greenway Butterworth Graves Beard Wallis Winter Sanford Hinkey Hickok Ives O’ Neill Cochrane Cox O’neill Heffelfinger

Hopkinson and English High clash on South End grounds

Today at 10 30 a m the Hopkinson and English High School elevens meet on the South End grounds in a football duel. The two teams had a tight race for honors last season and promise another close contest.

Cambridge Manual Training School Triumphs Over Boston Latin in Tight 12–6 Victory

Cambridge Manual Training School defeated Boston Latin School 12 to 6 on the South End grounds amid a evenly contested game. Vaughan starred for Cambridge with two touchdowns while Beal and Jewell contributed strong plays for Boston Latin. Fiske kicked two goals for Cambridge and Morse to Jewell set up a late Latins drive. Referee George Close. Time sixty minutes.

Boston Latin School Cambridge Manual Training School South End Latin School Cambridge Bear Moore Manual ‘Fraining Morse Jewell Vaughan Fiske Leahy Allen Wiseman North Frew Leavitt B. L.S Gay Stephens Bartlett Shea White Miller Benshimol Hunt McElwain Cunniff Beal C. M

Dates Granted by the NEAA Schedule Committee

The schedule committee of the NEAA A A A has approved dates for multiple events: Nov. 15 B A A athletics, Nov. 21 B A A boxing and Metropole A A boxing, Nov. 24 Cambridge A A morning and Ninth Regiment A A afternoon, Dec. 1 gs A C boxing, Dec. 5 B A A, Dec. 19 B A A, Dec. 20 B A A boxing to be dropped if championships are held, Jan. 21 B A A annual boxing meet, Feb. 11 B A A bi annual indoor meet, and March 3 Interscholastic championships.

Metropole A. A A.m Cambridge A. A P.m Ninth Regiment A. A Gs. A. C

Lambert to face Hickey at Buckingham Street courts this afternoon

Edgar Lambert son of the English tennis player defeated by Tom Pettitt meets Charles J. Hickey at Buckingham Street courts this afternoon with Hickey giving Pettitt 15 for a bisque. Tom Pettitt to referees. G. Richmond Fearing joins the b A A and would represent the club in tennis championships if R. D. Sears cannot play. Fearing ranks next to Sears in play.

Edgar Lambert Tom Pettitt Charles J. Hickey Buckingham Street Hickey G. Richmond Fearing R. D. Sears Fearing Sears

Gloucester horse racing results and betting odds update

Special to the Post lists today’s race results from four and one half furlongs to seven, naming winners such as Criterion Bramblebush Herndon Forest Carroll Reid Dago Hair spring and Vocalize with times and betting odds. It also records Rob Roy's selections Spartacus Podiza Florimor Rapilan Crocus Mohican and related bettors’ notes.

Gloucester N. J Criterion Lilo Merrick Lord Stanley Llo Coleman Bramblebush Bribe Lord Stapley L. Bramblebush Herndon J. Bergen Pettengill McDonald Lavena C Ham Forest McAuley Magella la Cigale Carroll Reid Casey Vulpina Bits Getter Bias Pelham Burrill Sandstone Bender Ruby Clay Brian Boru Castle Thad Rowe Fred B James A. J Washington Patrick Spartacus Toss Up Joe B Haytienne Podigy Estelle F Lorraine Lyrist Maden Wilson Taylor Clarence W Little Alice Salvini Rapilan Pocatello Alan Archer Florimer Darling Wallace G Dr. Wilcox Milo Drizzle All Black Slabtown Honest Tom Foxhill Marty B Pokino Sea Bird Charlie Wilson Mayor B False B Cassannova Rob Roy Podiza Florimor Uncertainty Crocus

Mart Breaks Maiden Win Expected for Colt Mart

John Croker's colt Mart is just good enough to win the next maiden race he starts in. Jockey Manlove has been reinstated at Gloucester. George Engeman and Charley Primrose visit President Thompson's track. Jockeys Moore and Clark are set down at Gloucester for an indefinite time. Clinkambell cannot race again until spring after a severe injury. The Sandowne inquiry yielded a whitewash and Leigh's explanations satisfied judges. That boy Martin showed notable strength on Lord Motley yesterday. Lord Motley's prior race had been a dominant canter to victory. The last Gloucester race featured a hard field of dogs, and Pelham appeared dead as a doornail to Dago yesterday, with decision pending until race time.

John Croker Mart Manlove Gloucester George Engeman Charley Primrose President Thompson Moore Clark Clinkambell Sandowne Leigh Martin Lord Motley Pelham

Fistic Sports Preview As O Connell Heads West

Doc O Connell departs Boston at 3 today with layovers in Chicago and Denver on route to San Francisco. American Sports Publishing issues Life and Battles of James J Corbett with James E Sullivan as president. Corbett bio highlights key incidents while Johnny Griffin trains Kid Hogan for an eight round bout with Dolly Lyons Monday night. Joe Goddard predicts Choynski over Godfrey. We will see.

Doc O'Connell Boston San Francisco Chicago Denver James J. Corbett American Sports Publishing Company James E. Sullivan Corbett Johnny Griffin Kid Hogan Dolly Lyons Joe Goddard Choynski Godfrey

Cleveland Surge In 1892 Drift Hits Connecticut Campaign

In Connecticut the shift toward Cleveland gathers steam as manufacturers farmers and business leaders tilt away from Harrison. Observers note cabinet ministers veterans and prominent figures publicly backing Cleveland pension policy. A Bridgeport mass meeting precedes broader support signaling a Democratic triumph in 1892.

Connecticut Cleveland Harrison Abraham Lincoln Rea Grand Army of the Republic Clark New York Bridgeport Warner Republican State Committee Grover Cleveland

East Boston Tunnel Plan Discussed by City Leaders

A delegation led by Alderman Sullivan and the Citizens' Trade Association met Mayor Matthews to push grade crossing abolition and harbor tunneling to East Boston. They aligned on Maverick Square as the tunnel terminus and reviewed four tunnel routes while endorsing two smaller tunnels for rails and teams. Sullivan pledged to finalize plans and place orders before year end.

Sullivan Citizens’ Trade Association Matthews Boston Jackson East Boston Maverick Square Broad Street Fulton Street Hanover Street Battery Fleet Custom House

Col Sillowaye Speaks From Lincoln to Astor Save

Col William A H Sillowaye recalls how he averted Lincoln’s capture in 1863 and saved John Jacob Astor in 1862. He narrates his Civil War service four years eight months, ranks, and later life as a printer, engineer and linguist. He credits Dr Greene’s Nervura remedy for his recovery from lifelong health battles and urges others to try it.

William A. H. Sillowaye Bellows Falls Col. Sillowaye Lincoln John Jacob Astor Army Navy Stanton Welles Gen. McClellan Col. Si Col Sillowaye Army of the North

Gougar Sues Morse for Libel for $25,000 in Court Action

Mrs Helen Gougar of Indiana sues Hon Elijah Morse in United States Circuit Court seeking 25000 damages for libel and also sues the Attleboro Sun for 10000. Writs served by Deputy Marshal Gallope returnable in May. Attorneys H N Shepard and Henry A Wyman named.

Helen M. Gougar Indiana Elijah A. Morse Helen United States Mr. Morse Gallope Attleboro Sun Messrs H. N. Shepard Henry A. Wyman

Dixon at the Howard show defeats and weigh in

At the Howard next week George Dixon and his athletic and specialty company will stage exhibitions. Dixon will demonstrate how he defeated Jack Skelly with Joe Walcott in the lineup boxing and wrestling all comers in the lightweight class.

the Howard George Dixon Dixon Jack Skelly Joe Walcott

Langner Remanded in Murder Case at Dedham Farmhouse

August Langner, arraigned in Norfolk Superior Court before Judge Thompson, pleads not guilty to murder in the 1891 Dover Street Dedham farmhouse death of Miss Mary Emerson. Interpreter Julius A. Weigmann present as Langner, a German speaker, is remanded to Dedham jail pending trial.

Depham Mass Norfolk Mary Emerson Dover Street West Dedham Worthington Langner Dedham

Curry Foley's Benefit at South End Grounds

On the South End grounds today at 2 30 pm the final ball game of the season will be played. Proceeds go to Charles J Foley. The Bostons will face a strong picked nine and a good game is expected for a worthy cause with a half dollar not wasted if used for the purpose.

South End Charles J. Foley Bostons

New England Electric Club Musical Evening

The New England Electrical Club hosts a members only musical entertainment at the club house 14 Bosworth street Tuesday evening next at 8. Talent billed guarantees enjoyment and members may bring friends.

New England Electrical Club Bosworth Street

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Godfrey Mill Coney Island Club AWAKE Bob Fitzsimmons Peter Maher Princeton Sport Olympic Club of New Orleans Coney Island Athletic Club Charley Mitchell Bob Fitz Braves Isle of Coney Jim Hall Atkinson Mitchell America Charley Fred Watkins Tom Allen Davis McCool Goss Gallagher St. Louis Choynski-Godfrey Mill Jimmy Carroll Robert Fitz Mary Carroll Fitzsimmons Dave Trolland Dave Peter East Hampton L. I Holland Maher Goddard Crescent City George Siddons California Athletic Club Ife Sol Smith Peter Jackson Jack McMasters Wheeling June Rankin Joe Crownleki Billy Nash Guttenburg Back Bay Club Guttenberg Diicreet P. D New York City Boston Latins Cambridge Manual Col Sillowaye Staff President Lincoln John Jacob Astor Death’s Dr. Greene Nervara Cou Mrs. Gougar Curry Foley NEW England Electric Club Dr. Parker Columbus Ave Baileroads Boston & Albany Railroad Wagner Albany Syracuse Utica Toledo Niagara Falls Cincinnati Vial Detroit MC. R. R Hartford Springfield Pee York Uffer New York Limited Springfeld Lipm Baily Letop St Atatation Kneeland St Hanson Philadelphia Baltimore VIA New England Washington Stree Fall River Line Pilgrim Park Square Station Fall River Old State House Cor Washington and State Streets Old Colony Railroad J. KR. Kendrick Geo. L. Connor L. H. Palmer Park Square Maine New Hampshire Washington Street Chas F. Conn J. W. Miller C. H. Briggs Gen. Pass Wisros Tremontrow Samuel W. Clifford Maynard R. Stiles Court Street The Post
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