Rise of a Star Dick O'Brien Welterweight Champion
Dick O'Brien wins New England welterweight title as a rising star under twenty, born St John New Brunswick November 21 1873. He moved to Lewiston Maine at age five and began sparring in 1890, beating Jim Cosgrove in Lewiston in two rounds and Jim Donovan that year. In 1891 he defeated Charley Davis in five rounds signaling rapid ascent.
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Dick O’brien
New England
O’brien
St. John, N. B
Lewiston
Jim Cosgrove
Jim Donovan
Charley Davis
O Brien Beats New England Champion In Maine and Boston Ring Trials
OBrien defeats Joe Donovan in Rockland in June 1992 to seize the Maine middleweight title. He then tours Boston clubs, beating Jack Green, D J Sullivan, a pupil of Billy Wilson, and Ted McGrier in fifteen and two rounds respectively. He stops Jimmy Conley in four rounds and finally defeats Moffitt Flaherty at the New Cribb Club on Sept 11 to claim the New England middleweight crown. The match drew a huge crowd and police interference occurred during the second round. Barneys Hubbard bout with Walter Edgerton is postponed to Oct 16 after forfeits and funding issues.
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Maine
O’brien
Joe Donovan
Rockland
Boston
Jack Green
West End
Lafayette
D. J. Sullivan
Charlestown
Billy Wilson
Lewiston
New Cribb
Ted McGrier
East Boston
Jimmy Conley
Cambridge
New Cribb Club
New England
Moffitt Flaherty
Billy Leedham
Coney Island
Flaherty
Aleck Greggains
Trig
Hastings
Tremont Street
Barn Hubbard
Walter Edgerton
Kentucky Rosebud
Hubbard
Death of Waltham Businessman George H. Noyes
George H. Noyes, a retired Waltham merchant born in 1821, died of pneumonia at his Pine Street home. He founded Noyes operations in Boston and South Boston, later partnering with his son George A. Noyes in Waltham before retiring last May. Survived by a widow, two sons Charles P. and George A., and daughter Mrs. F. C. Hersey. He held Masonic and Eastern Star memberships and helped found local business ventures. The notice also lists The American Wringer Co. as a local manufacturer with repair services.
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Waltham
George H. Noyes
Pine Street
South Albion
Boston
Noyes
Dorchester Express
Noyes & Ray
Lincoln Street
South Boston
Broadway
George A. Noyes
Moody Street
Charles P. Noyes
Haverhill National Bank
F. C. Hersey
Wellesley
Rabboni Lodge of Masons
St. Matthew Royal Arch
St. Omer Commandery
Electa Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Eastern Massachusetts Masonic Relief Association
Reviving the Board of Control Faces Reform Debate
Strenuous efforts are described to breathe life into the old Board of Control. Critics say self appointment and limited membership hinder trust, urging a publicly elected body by the jockey clubs. A recent meeting produced a nine member board, with a rule restricting ownership ties to four members.
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Board of Control
Jockey Clubs
August Belmont
W. S. Vosburg
Athletic Gossip and Local Sports News
Bates Mitchell plans a fall football eleven for Suffolk Athletic Club while Harvard candidates begin practice on Jarvis field this afternoon. The Globe cricket team meets BA A second eleven at Longwood. Trimount Club holds a monthly meeting at Clan-na-Gael Hall. Bloss shatters records in the running hop and jump at Chicago, 48 feet 6 inches, surpassing Worcester and a world amateur mark. Burrows trails but may catch up if Bloss keeps improving. McKinnon Crofton boxing bout is off. Scanlon fights Neilson at a South End club with other bouts planned for an entertaining evening.
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E. B. Bloss
Chicago
Worcester
John Purcell
Limerick
Ireland
Tom Burrows
Burrows
Bloss
Dan McKinnon
Waltham
Frank Crofton
Lafayette Athletic Club
Scanlon
Lawrence
Fred Neilson
South End
Bainbridge wins ten mile road race at Chicago
William Bainbridge lowers Knisely's ten mile road record at the Columbia Wheelmen event in Chicago on September 17. The first time winner, Bainbridge, who had no prior major race success, started from scratch after handicappers rated him 45 seconds back.
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Chicago
Knisely
Columbia
William Bainbridge
Bainbridge
Colts End Season Strong In Chicago Loss
In Chicago on September 17 the Colts defeated the Brooklyns 4 to 2 as Stein was knocked out in the second inning and Sharrett allowed the late offense. Griffin homered for Chicago, attendance 9,837. McGill shut down Brooklyn early, but Brooklyn rallied with a late run. Hits Chicago 13 Brooklyn 4 Errors Chicago 1 Brooklyn 5 Batteries McGill Kittredge Stein Sharrott Kinslow.
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Chicago
Stein
Colts
Sharrett
Brooklyns
McGill
Griffin
Brooklyn
McGill and
Kittredge
Sharrott
Kinslow
Orioles Bat Dwyer as Reds Rally in Eighth
Cincinnati September 17 The Reds led until the eighth when Dwyer weakened and Baltimore pounded 5 runs. Attendance 5506. Final score Baltimore 5 Cincinnati 4. Baltimore had 12 hits to Cincinnati 7 and 2 errors to 4. McMahon Robinson B Dwyer C Murphy.
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Cincinnati
Reds
Maul Dominates First Game as Browns Fall in St Louis
Maul pitched a phenomenal game allowing only three hits as Washington defeated St Louis 9 to 3. Clarkson was effective, but Washington capitalized with three fifth inning runs aided by Umphre Hornung. Attendance 6500. Second game saw Browns win with Gleason scattering hits and strong defense, final score 2 to 1.
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ST. Louis
Browns
Gleason
Gilchrist offers remarkable bargains in dress goods and cloaks
During near completion alterations Messrs R and J Gilchrist advertise extraordinary bargains across departments. Dress goods closeout and cloak department price cuts promise quick sales. Visit the store at 5 and 7 Winter Street for these limited offers this week.
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Messrs. R. & J. Gilchrist
R. & J. Gilchrist
Winter Street
Evangelistic Association Meeting Speakers Named
The Evangelistic Association of New England will hold a noon meeting at Bromfield Street Church with Rev. J. B. Thrall of Salt Lake City delivering the address. On Tuesday Rev. W. A. Moore, missionary from India, will lead and relate his mission work.
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Evangelistic Association of New England
Bromfield Street Church
J. B. Thrall
Salt Lake City
W. A. Moore
India
Delia McGovern Varies in Fire Incident at Home
Lawrence, Sept 17 Delia McGovern wife of William McGovern was badly burned this morning while lighting the fire with kerosene. She was taken to the hospital for treatment and reported in serious condition.
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Lawrence
Delia
William McGovern
Permen
Rallo
Vigilant racing costs reach $100000 for cup defense
The Vigilant syndicate faces a total outlay near $100000 to lay up the 120 foot yacht for winter. Crewing, training, and gear push costs well beyond the original build price, with sailors paid monthly and a hefty bonus for season completion. Archibald Rogers oversees Colonia’s crew and Hank Haff captains the rival, both reflecting the high stakes of early American yacht racing.
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Herreshoffs
Bristol
R. I
Hansen
New Bedford
C. Oliver Iselin
Vigilant
Colonia
Archibald Rogers
Hank
Haff
Tour Around the Hub by Boston Bicycle Club Ends
The Boston Bicycle Club wrapped up a round about the Hub with old timers renewing past experiences. A shower cooled riders who traced a route via Hingham and Nantasket ending at the Atlantic residence of Captain Kendall. Participants included Nathaniel Heath and many others as the Lynn Cycling Association preps its third race meet at Glenmere on Sept 30 with strong entries and a prize list of diamonds and gold pieces.
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Boston
Kendall
Atlantic
Nathaniel Heath
H. Crowthar
Albert Bernard
Charles E. Cartwright
J. A. R. Underwood
W. B. Everett
Augustus Nickerson
Charles BE. Ford
Charles A. Corken
George Wright
Samuel Wright
Charles C. Ryder
W. W. Stall
Theodore Rothe
A. F. Wyman
G. Irving Pevear
C. P. Donahue
James W. Cartwright, Jr
Lynn Cycling Association
Glenmere
Pilot Boat David Carll Aground Off Fire Island
The pilot boat David Carll went ashore near Long Beach New York about 11 o clock last night and filled with water. The crew abandoned ship and were rescued by Captain Frank Rogers of Bay Port. The vessel belongs to the New Jersey pilot boat fleet and a wrecking boat from Merritt Wrecking Company was dispatched to assist.
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Fire Island
N. Y
David Carll
Long Beach
Frank Rogers
Bay Port
Carll
New Jersey
Merritt Wrecking Company
Entr ies for Today at Gravesend and Clifton Races
Races list from Gravesend and Clifton detailing entries across six events at Gravesend with horses, trainers, and weights for each entry including Strathmeath Rudolph Versatile Vic torious and more, plus Clifton selling races with Transit Spartacus Laura 8 and others for six and one half furlongs.
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Clifton
Transit
Spartacus
Laura
Character
Vandyke
Vanwart
Willie McAucliffe
Carmelite
Connors
Lento
Keramos
Clarus
Queen Bess
Romeo
Marble
Williston
Fiction
Napoleon
Lorindo
Sadie W
Ivan Duke
Plater
Bayard
Queen of Hearts
Pink H
Feu Follet
Mamie Kelly
Philistine
Dilemma Ay Satanella
Lawrence Fennella
la Diva
Ella
Wallace
Little Nell
McCormick
Climax
Emblem
Malena
Fietlands
My Gyps
Luray
Simrock
Sir Richard
Merry Duke
Panway
Nellie B
Dallyman
Clement
Republic
Elect
Charlie Wilson
Fidget
Wang
Old Pepper
Oaklawn
Miss Kittie
Man King
Jorian
Horse Racing Stakes Filed With Multiple Outs
The note outlines betting expectations across five races. Rudolph favored to win the first. London Illume Weinberg Lucky Dog and Dorian pegged as top for the second. Sir Matthew and Pedestrian expected to clash in the third with Tigress and Kingston as outside bets. Dwyer Croker duo Kingston Fairy Armitage enter. Chesapeake Roslyn top contenders for the final race, Tormentor with outside chance.
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Strathmeath
Rudolph
Prince George
London
Kildeer
Versatile
Victorious
Illume
Fidelio
Barefoot
Weinberg
Dorian
Lucky Dog
Discount
Little Pirate
Sam Lucas
Longshanks
Mistral
Half Mine
Florist
Penniless
Kingston
Pedestrian
Sir Matthew
Gold Dollar
Demfargilla
Anne Bishop
Longstreet
Terrifier
I Kingston
Farry
Merry Monarch
Highland
Lustre
Ambulance
Armitage
Tigress
Dwyer- Croker
Fairy
Chesapeake
Roslyn
Tormentor
Rooney Patent Fender Aims to Save Pedestrians
H F Rooney of Randolph seeks a patent on an electric car fender claimed to prevent cars from running over people. He is building the fenders and plans a trial on the West End railway within weeks, then to organize a stock company to promote the invention nationwide.
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H. F. Rooney
Randolph
Rooney
West End
United States
Trefethen’s Second Trial Begins This Morning
James A. Trefethen faces the start of his second life trial at 9 o clock with Hope of acquittal. The panel of 108 Middlesex jurors will hear new evidence including two clairvoyants and testimony from two young men who allege they heard a scream and splash on the night of Tena Davis death. The government is led by Pillsbury and Cooney with Long Coggan and Schofield for the defense.
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James A. Trefethen
Sherman, Dunbar and Bradley
Pillsbury
Cooney
Long
Marcellus Coggan
William Schofield
Middlesex County
Medford
Tena Davis
Trefethen
Sarah L. Herbert
Brighton Street
Charlestown
Davis
Tena
Mexico Celebrates Independence Day Parade and Address
Mexico City marked Independence Day with a grand military and civic parade reviewed by President Diaz. The open Congress heard Diaz’s message praising foreign relations, border fixes, and railway expansion while noting silver’s decline and fiscal adjustments.
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Congress
President Diaz
City OF
Mexico
Diaz
United States
Gray
Guatemala Commission
Union
Europe
Harvard and Yale Lead in 1893 Football Prospects
Harvard's chances look strong with seven of last year's lineup returning and players like Bert Walters at captain, Joe Upton at quarterback, and Charley Brewer at full back. Yale, though missing several stars, hopes for a potent center rush with Stillman and McCrea anchoring the line, and George Adee emerging as a sharp quarterback. Princeton plans light training until return to campus, with Captain Trenchard contemplating quarterback duties.
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Harvard
Yale
Princeton
Bert Walters
Bernie Trafford
Joe Upton
Upton
Joe
Andover
Charley Brewer
Brewer
Gray
Waters
Corbett
Brewer’s. Garfield
Williams College
Crimson
Emmons
Lewis
Mackie
Newell
Hallowell
Acton
Shea
Foster
Beal
Exeter
America
Pop
Laurie Bliss
Vance
McCormick
Winter
Wallis
Hinkey
Walter Camp
Bull
Corbin
McClung
Rhodes
Kid’ Wallace
New Haven
Stillman
Hickok
McCrea
Heffelfinger
Armstrong
Messler
Greenway
Butterworth
Dyer
Eaton
Thorne
Clarence de Witt
de Witt
Tom Dyer
George Adee
Lilly
A.dee
Trenchard
Tigers
Princeton Football Prospects Shift on Line and Backfield
Graduates favor King to return at quarterback with Trenchard moving from quarter. Stevens eyed as fallback if King unavailable. Allen touted as Princeton full back, Symmes and Crowdes contesting for middle line, Riggs in freshman class as guard, Barnett seeking half back duties.
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Trenchard
King
Stevens
King Philip
Allen
Princeton
Symmes
Seminary
Crowdes
Pennington
Dudley Riggs
Jesse
Barnett
Boston Birthday Passes Unnoticed by City Dwellers
A Boston Post reporter roamed the Common to mark Boston’s 263rd anniversary and found almost no one aware of the date. Passersby offered comic, uncertain, or unrelated replies, with few recalling the founding year as crowds listened to revival preachers and recalled older tales on the anniversary.
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Boston
Post
Bostonia Condita
A. D
A. Lathrop
Cohasset
Heaven
Dave Fell
Station 4
Dave
Newton
Salem Street
Philip
Canada
Prince Albert
Crispus
Tele Lansing Institute Opens in Boston Clinic
The Tele Lansing Institute at 311 Columbus Ave Boston promotes a faculty of regular medical practitioners with experience and honorable employment to provide the highest grade professional services for chronic diseases and surgical deformities. It boasts full equipment for examination, testing, and cure.
Cure for cancer and other diseases offered by famed institute
CATARRHE in all forms, eye and ear weaknesses, tumors and cancers on face or internal organs. Prolific claims of painless cures by electro chemical compouse from a renowned institute. Also promises relief for piles, womb disorders, nervous issues, indigestion, and liver kidney spleen bladder disorders with speedy, guaranteed results.
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LANS
ING
Cambridge Police Trap in No-License City Raid
Cambridge police hatch a novel liquor bust using a fancy wedding turnout. Officers Hurley Hall Seeby and Shelley staged a faux wedding carriage ploy to raid a Seventh Street area, surprising bystanders as they seized beer and whiskey meant for a non existent groom, while onlookers shouted and puzzled at the scene.
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Bluecoats
Cambridge
Fulsom
East Cambridge
Hurley
Hall
Seeby
Shelley
Cambridge Street
Seventh Street
Patrick J. Kannelly
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Dwyer
Maul
Washington
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League
Poned
Philadelphia
Clevelan
Giocieeadt
Altimore
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Toursville
Ener
Sob Ccaee
Racing For Honor
Jubilee
Pilgrim
Gravesend
Rob Roy
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THE
California
Old Colony
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Duffy—Ford
John Hood
Christopher Duffy
Gardiner, Me
Annie Ford
Anderson
Boylston
Jamaica Plain
Helen
William Anderson
Jd. W. Newman
Kchange
Pemberton Sq
Cook Remedy
Oylston Bidz
Cor
Washington and
Voylston Sts
Mass
Fiesh
Peabody Medical Institute
Bulfinch Street
W. H. Parker
M. D
Lansing Institute
Columbus Av
E. KH. Lansing
Hages
Cambridge Police
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