Corbett to Fight Any Divorce Suit Says Secretary
New York report explains James J. Corbett and wife parting ways with her planning divorce on cruelty grounds and alleging the McCoy fight was crooked. Corbett departed for Europe, while Vera Stanwood and Marguerite Cornille are noted as associated figures in the saga and in Corbett's travel group aboard the Campania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCoy
Europe
Miss Cornille
Rob Roy
New York
James J. Corbett
Corbett
wWueer
Corbett No
Vera Stanwood
Omaha
Chicago
Asbury Park
Jessie Davis
One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Street
Eighth Avenue
Marguerite Cornille
New York Theatre
Campania
Grand Hotel
Paris
London
Fitz
Carson City
Mr. Rocket
Thor
Corbett Scandal Rumors Cross Fire In Boxing World
The piece recounts ongoing divorce rumors surrounding James J. Corbett and his first wife, the role of Mrs Corbett, and McCoy fight theories. It links Corbett with an England move and possible Paris bout, suggesting insiders allege deals and double crosses in recent boxing business.
Boxing Gossip on Corbett Departure and McCoy Feud
The article reports Jim Corbett's rushed trip to England stirring headlines. It cites Mrs Corbett claiming a planned bout with McCoy was altered at the last moment, alleging a double cross. The piece hints at jealousy and domestic tension around the boxing plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Corbett
England
Runners at Charles River Park Race Day
Fast riding drew a large crowd as Nelson, Stinson, Elkes, McEachern and Moran tested speeds at Charles River Park. Nelson ran nine miles in times from 1:35 to 1:40 per mile, totaling 14:11, ahead of a twenty-five mile Brockton race with Stinson. Elkes impressed with six miles paced at 1:34 to 1:53, while Moran and others logged steady efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles River Park
Harry Elies
Johnnie Nelson
Nelson
Pickard
Blanchard
Brockton
W. C. Stinson
Cambridge
Stinson
Harry Elkes
Elkes
Nver
Tittle Arthur Ross
Munroe, McEachern
Moran
New York
Tigers Century Rivalry Marks Viger Roadsters Ride
The Viger Roadsters annual century drew 144 entries with routes Providence or Newburyport. Pacemakers Bell and O Bryany led the fast division to 5 hours 22 minutes under dusty, head wind conditions. Arch McIntire of the C f h C set the fastest single time at 6 hours 6 minutes. Surviving riders include S K Billings G A Remington William Spencer H H Patterson John Mcjarty Marty Pratt and many others with few spills and no serious accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viger
Providence
Newburyport
Bell
O'Bryan
Arch. McIntire
C. Fh. C
S. K. Billings
G. A. Remington
William Spencer
H. H. Patterson
John Mcjarty
Marty Pratt
H. J. Ford
I. H. Raton
F. E. Reinhardt
Milton Carter
W. Lydon
W.L. Johnson
Jack Feeitt
FE. Figwood
A. Hatch
M. W. Dunham
Cain
P. PD. Kelley
T. H. Morrow
F. Nelson
W.C. Hall
H. Matealf
A. R. Risem
M. Schiano
Frank McDougall
A. D. Evans
F. P
Plucky New Yorker Gussie Raabe to swim from Battery to Coney Island
Miss Gussie Raabe, 21, of New York, swam seven hours in the Hudson currents and plans to attempt a Battery to Coney Island crossing next. The cabinetmaker’s daughter, tall and athletic, recalls a childhood of river swimming and reports no fear of water for herself, only concern for others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gussie Raabe
New York Bay
Battery
New York
New York Harbor
the Battery
Coney Island
Miss Raabe
The
Hudson
Lafayette Boulevard
Henry Raabe
Miss Gussie
Ips
Spindle City Wheelmen Members Listed Amid Social Figures
A roster lists numerous individuals including Anderson, McCaulley, Moore, Collins, Dailey, O'Brien, Bell, Duncan, Degel, O'Brien, Warren, Guild, Putnem, Frost, White, Scott, Melson, Robertson, Lancaster, Brennan, Leonard, Studley, Tibbetts, McWilliams, Conant, Scott, Barnes, Hatch, Hannigan, Steele, and a group of Spindle City Wheelmen: Munn, O'Brien, Martin, Dunne, Knowles, Bailey, Wright, Williston, Royer, Farr, Vasselin, Willman, Webster, Smith, Dana, Tinker, Cornell, Hallenberg, Soule, O'Hier, Hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana Guild
F. L. Putnem
J. Frost
Everett Wheaton
St. BE. White
H. A. Scott
J. W. Kelley
A. J. Melson
F. W. Robertson
T. Lancaster
D. W. Warren
S. C. Brennan
Moody
H. W. Leonard
H. P. Studley
Mre
Helen Tibbetts
James McWil
Elkes and Stinson to Race at Charles River Park
Crowds are expected for a major cycling program at Charles River Park headlined by Harry Elkes and Stinson. Stinson, a Cambridge rider and former golden vase winner, faces McEachern in a tight pursuit while Elkes trains hard after 49 miles in a recent session. The program includes Old Colony district and Press Cycling Club vs Metropolitan Wheelmen heats with riders from Wollaston, Quincy, and Cambridge. The Elkes Stinson match is scheduled to start at 8 PM and last about an hour with 38 miles aimed for each rider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles River Park
Harvard Bridge
Harry Elkes
Stinson
Cambridge
McEachern
Elkes
Europe
Neilson
R. C. Jones
Wollaston
J. Leslie
Quincey
Old Colony
Harry Rautz
E. W. Woodsides
Club Racing Association
Press Cycling Club
Metropolitan Wheelmen
McKinnon
Kimball
Merttling
Charles O’connell
Gillis
Hanchett
Garland
Mets
Farnham
Howland
Potter
Beaudet
Minn
Elkes-Stinson
Elkes and
Farida
Racing Men Punished by N C A for Meet Violations
The North American Racing board suspended nine amateurs and one pro after a Rockland race meet dispute. Bob Jones of Wollaston, L R Brown, Fred W Beauregard, William Chute of Stoughton, Hiram White, William Barrington, Eugene Dwight of Taunton, and George Bernier of East Bridgewater face suspensions for failing to settle with the Union Glee Club and refusing to ride without fee remission. Albert B Darlow of Winthrop and John Turner of Taunton receive one year suspensions for riding under assumed names Steimle at Lowell and related conduct, with Turner’s case noted previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C. A. Nehming
Boston
Board of Control
Bob Jones
Wollaston
L. R. Brown
Fred W. Beauregard
William Chute
Stoughton
Hiram White
Willam Barrington
Eugene Dwight
Taunton
George Bernier
East Bridgewater
Union Glee Club
Rockland
Mass
Hartsuff Park
Jones and Brown
Albert B. Darlow
Winthrop
John Turner
Bicyclenotes from a busy cycling meet and injuries
Alonzo D. Peck, famed cycling starter, injured when his wheel slipped on wet pavement. leg swelled, lancet surgery planned. Dudley Marks sidelined by multiple falls, others recount a Saturday mishap in the Golden Vase race. Entries for the ten mile road race at Woburn close Wednesday, with prizes on exhibit. Corcoran benefit race at Waltham offers merchandise prizes. Unity Cycle Club hosts Boston dinner and ride. South End Stars plan an open half century to Acton. Roster notes include N C A membership rules and pins for Boston half century collectors.
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Alonzo D. Peck
Tours
Dudley Marks
London
Marks
Myers
Waller
Marks- Gately
Woburn
J. E. Young
Salem Street
Billy’’ Corcoran
Waltham Track
Lst
M. L. Bridgman
New York
N. Co. A
William B. Curtis
Boston
W. B. Handy
Tremont Street
Unity Cycle Club
Lawrence
Unity C. C
Uptown
South End
Acton
Copley Square
F. W. Stevens
Lynn
F. D. Osgood
Glenmere
Cc. M. A
Brookline
Washington Street
Corner Pond Avenue
Co. E. M
Board of Control
R. F. Kelsey
Hartford
Conn
Providence Beats Cincinnati in Rocky Point Showdown
Providence of the Eastern League outslugged Cincinnati of the National League 7 to 4 at Rocky Point. A sweeping eighth inning rally overturned a four run Cincinnati lead as Providence bats heated up while Newton held runners with men on base. Batteries Corridon Leahy Newton Peitz. Time 1 hour 15 minutes. Umpire Latham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. IL
Cincinnati
Rocky Point
Reds
Newton
Corridon and Leahy
Peitz
Latham
Taylor Coming to Myopia Hunt Club in Massachusetts
Open golf champion John Henry Taylor will make his first Massachusetts appearance at the Myopia Hunt Club in Hamilton on Saturday, facing two selected opponents likely Walter J. Travis and ex-Champion Douglas. The piece details Taylor's equipment, grip, stance, and swing in comparison to Harry Vardon, highlighting his Taylor mashie and low ball with long roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henry Taylor
Massachusetts
Myopia Hunt Club
Hamilton
Walter J. Travis
United States
Douglas
Vardon Taylor
Taylor
Vardon
St. Andrews
Amateurs Seek Intercity Youth Baseball Games
A long list of South Boston Roxbury Charlestown East Cambridge and nearby areas shows amateur clubs seeking 11 to 18 year old opponents for scheduled games. Names include the J. I. Holdens, Unions City Point, Craigie Juniors, Curlys, Unions, Young Liverpool Reds, Adams Charlestown, St. Catherines Charlestown, Fittons Fast Boston, Alerts Roxbury, Brunoes Charlestown, Brunos, Prospects Charlestown, Peters South Boston, Blake Hill, Waverley Juniors South Boston, River Hia… Charlestown Navy Yard, Mainton A C, and River Hiraicra. Contacts list multiple managers and addresses with stated preferences and expense arrangements.
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J. I. Holdens
South Boston
M. King
Silverstreet
City Point
T. W. Loughlin
Broadway
Craigie Juniors
Fast Cambridge
James Hlagen
Gore ‘Street
East Cambridge
Curlys
Roxbury
Bannons
J. MacFarland
J. Church
Cabot Street
John A. Gee
Putnam Street
Charlestown
Liverpool Reds
Rarkin
Belmonts
Thomas Burke
Liverpool Street
Boston
Adams
Winthrop
Edward Harrington
Tremont Street
St. Catherines
Edward Troy
Ellwood Street
Fittons
Fast Boston
William O’connell
East Boston
Alerts
Boylstons
Roxby
Jacketsky
Hanover Street
City
Brunoes
T. Catherines
C. Corey
Moulton Street
Brunos
St. Catherines Preferred. Terence McCorey, 8 Moulton Street
Frederic J. Welch
Prospect Street
Peters
Leo Franley
F Street
Blake's Hills
Winter Hills
Francis Coperland
P. O
Plainville
Mass
Waverley
J. F. O’briens
J. O’donnell
Bowen Street
Dorchester
Savin Hills
George E. Olive
Gardner Avenue
Mainton A. C
Lke
William T. Vengnes
Pleasant Street
Iton A. A
Ike
Bud Ryan
McLean Court
River Hireaicra
Charlestown Navy Yard
James Hawley
Park Street
Players Bench Severs Ties With Arenshan Release
Caught amid league shifts, catcher Roger Aresnahan is released by Chicago. Veteran Gus Weyhing, knocked out of the box repeatedly since joining Brooklyn, clings to form. Testimonies to Harry Weldon target $20,000. Philadelphia players stay in the Players' Association after amicable settlement of McGann Wolverton dispute. McGraw cited as better batsman than Collins while Collins leads Williams at third. Address for A L Cook F O Connell Dorchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Aresnahan
Chicago
Brooklyn
Gus Weyhing
Ile
Fingh Jennings
Players’ Association
Dan McGann
Wolverton
Philadelphia
T. McG
McGraw
Collins
Williams
A. L. Cook
F. O'Connell
Hows Doin Street
Dorchester
Charlestown Football Club Elects Officers
Yesterday the newly organized Charlestown football club elected officers including Manager Patrick J. Long Captain Thomas Mullane and Vice Captain Tim Sullivan with Treasurer William Conboy and other posts. The team began with many members and aims to defeat any team in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown
Patrick J. Long
Thomas Mullane
Tim Sulivan
William Conboy
Timothy Kelley
James Murray
Michale McCarthy
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Brady
Considine
Jeffries
Saratova
Walcott-West
H.a. Probert
Highlandville
Jack Keenan
Jim Ryan
Martin’ Clougherty
B. FB. Benton
Pittsburg
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Chesbro
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Dineen
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Hanlon
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Charlestown Football Club
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