Fitzsimmons Defeats Creedon in Two Rounds for World Middleweight
In New Orleans on September 26, Robert Fitzsimmons defeated Dan Creedon in two rounds at 158 pounds for a $6000 purse and the world middleweight title under Marquis of Queensberry rules. Creedon was knocked out in the second round after a brutal left and right exchange. referee timekeeper Frank Caram bat officiated. Fitzsimmons weighed 155.5 pounds, followed by Creedon at 158, with Duffy and Dwyer among corners. Creedon was unconscious for minutes, later regaining awareness. Fitzsimmons issued a challenge to James J. Corbett for the heavyweight title and $10,000.
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New Orleans
Johnny Duffy
Olympic Club
Robert Fitzsimmons
America
Dan Creedon
St. Louis
Australia
Marquis of Queensberry
Frank Carambat
Creedon
Tom Tracy
Mick Dunn
Charlie Davis
Fitzsimmons
Jack Dempsey
Jimmy Dwyer
Kid McCoy
Fitz
Professor Duffy
Bob
Dwyer
Duffy
James J. Corbett
Baltimore Keeps Lead In Uneven Cleveland Tilt
Cleveland misplayed in early innings to gift Baltimore a lead. Three bases loaded retirements hampered Cleveland as Baltimore won 6 to 2. Game totals show Baltimore 9 hits to Cleveland 12 with 3 Baltimore errors and 2 by Cleveland. Batteries Hemming and Clark for Baltimore, Cuppy and Zimmer for Cleveland.
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Cleveland
Baltimore
Hemming and Clark
Cuppy
Zimmer
Browns Take Hard Fought Win Over Philadelphia
In St. Louis on Sept 26 the Browns defeated Philadelphia 17 to 10. Breitenstein pitched well while Johnson struggled. Connor hit a home run as St Louis used strong base running and defense to edge the visitors. Attendance 500. Errors were 4 for St. Louis and 3 for Philadelphia. Breitenstein and Twineham paired on the mound for St Louis. Johnson and Buckley for Philadelphia.
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ST. Louis
Browns
Philadelphias
Breitenstein
Johnson
Connor
Philadelphia
Breitenstein and
Twineham
Buckley
Pittsburg Beats Brooklyn in Nine to Eight Thriller
Pittsburg edged Brooklyn 9 to 8 after a late rally. Cross homered for Pittsburg while Kennedy endured a rough ninth inning. Officials threaten charges against Kennedy for an umpire incident. Attendance 1,000 as Colcolough Weaver and Kennedy Dailey were the batteries.
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Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Kennedy
Cross
Betts
Colcolough
Weaver
Dailey
Unclear historic score report from Louisville meet
Fragmentary sports wire item from Louisville dated September 26. It notes a defeat of Louisville by another team, with garbled scores and names. readable bits include New York, Louisville, and several incomplete player references.
The Tables Turned in Fall River Win
Fall River delivered a decisive 11 to 2 victory over New Bedford, turning the tables in a decisive early season matchup. The Whalers showed offense and solid defense to secure the large win.
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Fall River
Fall Rivers
New Bedfords
Whalers
New Bedford Defeats Fall River In Low-Scoring Game
Klobedanz was dominant for the visitors as New Bedford managed five hits and first inning runs. Rupert led at bat with two doubles and a homer, while Bergen and Reilly drove in key runs. Umpire Mullins’ calls were critiqued. Fall River was blanked after the first inning, yielding eleven runs by New Bedford. Attendance under 400. Games scheduled in New Bedford and Fall River this week for player benefit.
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Sexton
Klobedanz
Rupert
Bergen
Harrington
Willow
New Bedford
Harry Smith
Shannon
Bannon
Mullins
Fall Rivers
New Bedfords
Saxton
Abbott
Ladd
Braddy
Reilly
McCormack
Fall River
Smith
Rielly
Brady
Cosseeeee
Seeree
Ruart
McDermott
Bassett
A. Smith
Cotter
Ryan
Police Ball Game Set for Sept 27 in South End
The Boston and Cambridge police will meet on the South End grounds tomorrow at 10 a.m. for a free admission ball game.
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Boston and
Cambridge Police
South End
Autumn excursion to New York by rail sets value
The Boston and Albany railroad offers a Tuesday October 9 round trip with travel via Albany Hudson River and return through Fall River and Boston. The trip costs only five dollars, described as the best value for the money.
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New York
Albany-Hudson River
Fall River
Boston
Boston & Albany Railroad
Alland Bros Physiognomical Haircutters Offer Trimmed Beards
An advertisement from Alland Brothers at 19 Tremont Row promotes beard care, arguing beards should not be shorn for length but trimmed to ornament the head and brighten facial features.
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Alland Bros
Tremont Row
Boxing Budget Shows Lynn Bout Likely To Go On
The eight round boxing match between Bobby Dobbs and John E. Butler proceeds despite opposition. Dobbs, 138 pounds, appeared in court and posted 300 bail. Tickets at the door are 1 and 2 dollars. The article notes Dobbs and Butler have strong records, with Butler listing numerous wins and Dobbs a long list of foes and draws. Also mentioned are related boxing events and the ongoing interest in the sport.
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Lynn
Bobby Dobbs
America
John E. Butler
Dobbs
Butler
Lynn Boy
Boston Sports
Boston
Yarmouth
N. S
Bob Freeman
Jack Larkin
Billy Curtis
Dick Murphy
Jim Bannon
George Corrigan
Tommy Chandler
Owen Doherty
Jack Burke
Harry Tracey
J. M. Gagnon
Lowell
Burns
Brockton
Jim Sullivan
New York
Lafayette Social and Athletic Club
Ross-Sears
Portrait Gallery of American Pugilists
London
Philadelphia
Boston Post
Corbett
Billy Edwards
The
Post
Sullivan
Dolan Denounces Ward 19 Caucus Fraud Allegations
Ward 19 faces intensified scrutiny as W J Dolan rebukes claims of fraud in the caucus count. The Suffolk bar member questions the tally while defending his appointment choices and declaring he washes his hands of responsibility. Timothy W Coakley leads a movement to ensure honest caucuses and justice for alleged violators.
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Ward 19
William J. Dolan
Democratic Committee
Dolan
Suffolk
John Mulhern
Eugene A. Dowd
Edward Hickey
Mark H. Lynch
Timothy W. Coakley
Ward Committee
Coakley
WM. J. Dolan
Ward
Three Cornered Fight for Seventh Suffolk Senate Nomination
Three Democratic hopefuls compete for the Seventh Suffolk district nomination covering Wards 17 18 and 20. John Golding seeks in Ward 20 after last year’s defeat, with John Hoar and John W. O Mealey also pursuing the prize amid Roxbury tension and party discord that cost the district to Republicans in recent cycles.
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Suffolk
John Golding
John J. Hoar
Golding
Roxbury
John W. O’mealey
Blanchard
Isaac P. Hutchinson
Knox Will Venture Nominated by Fifth District Republicans
Lowell September 26 The Fifth congressional district Republican delegates met in Jackson Hall and nominated William S. Knox for Congress. All delegates were present, proceedings perfunctory, with a prearranged candidate. The A P A caused the only cloud, appeased by placing its leader as committee on credentials chair. Byron Truell opened the convention and F P Marble became temporary secretary.
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Lowell
Fifth Congressional District
Jackson Hall
William S. Knox
Congress
Byron Truell
Lawrence
F. P. Marble
Walter Clifford
A. M. Jackson
Fall River
William G. Nickerson
Chatham
New Bedford
Luther Fiske
Dennis
Simpkins
W.S. Greene
Apsley Renominated by Acclamation in Fourth District
Congressmen L Dewart Apsley was renominated by acclamation at the Fourth District convention in Marlboro. Col Albert Clarke presided, and Thomas Talbot Jr of Billerica was secretary. Ex Mayor B B Johnson and Joseph E Raymond backed the renomination as a committee notified Apsley of the action amid applause and enthusiastic thanks.
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Marlboro
L. Dewart Apsley
Albert Clarke
Thomas Talbot, Jr
Billerica
B. B. Johnson
Waltham
Apsley
Joseph E. Raymond
Fitchburg
James Lawrence
Groton
Henry Tower
Hudson
Henry Parsons
People's party mass convention set in Lynn to nominate district candidates
A mass convention of People's party voters in the seventh congressional district will be held Friday at 8 p m at Lee Hall Lynn to nominate a candidate for Congress. Nominations will also be made for Representatives in the seventeenth eighteenth nineteenth Essex districts.
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Lynn
People’s Party
Seventh Congressional
Lee Hall
Essex
Nth
Atwood Chosen for Congress by Tenth District GOP
Harrison H. Atwood was nominated for Congress by delegates at the tenth district Republican convention held last night in the Republican city committee headquarters. Ex-Alderman Charles B. Woolley opened the meeting, with FE Mortain Hatch of Ward 18 and Josiah P. Jordan of Ward 20 nominated for chairman. The name of the latter was not completed in the report.
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Harrison H. Atwood
Republican City Committee
Charles B. Woolley
FE. Mortain Hatch
Josiah P. Jordan
Fall River Globe Campaign Attacks and Honest Vote Claims
A speaker denounces the Fall River Globe for printing scurrilous articles against Simpkins before any votes were canvassed and asserts that corrupt practices charges are false. He argues Ward 8 shows no liquor influence and praises careful, lawful organization with every dollar accounted for in returns.
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Barnstable County
Fall River Globe
Simpkins
Fall River
Simpkins Hand Down Delegates Fail To Fire Up Convention
The convention to nominate a Congressman for the district drew weak energy as New Bedford delegates stayed aloof from their Simpkins allies and friend group while Randall faced limited support.
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New Bedford
Simpkins
Randall
Atwood Nominated for Temporary Chairman at City Convention
The convention narrowed choices after disputes over Ward 14 representation. Harrison H Atwood won the informal ballot with 50 votes and accepted the nomination. Ex-Mayor Porter and Michael J Murray withdrew as the process moved to formal ballots. The gathering adjourned to City Hall where Dr A M Jackson was named temporary chairman and Walter Clifford led the first formal session.
Simpkins Campaign Support Described by Barnstable Treasurer
Barnstable county campaign treasurer Mr Thacher Hallet recounts the run up to the Simpkins nomination. He notes Mr Randall’s prior claim against a fourth term, Cape sentiment for recognition, and Barnstable leaders asking Simpkins to contest. Simpkins required Cape unity before accepting the challenge and knew Randall held a strong position.
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Thacher Hallet
Barnstable County
Simpkins
Fall River
Randall
Cape
New Bedford
Sixth District Convention Adopts Gogswell for Congress
The Sixth Harmony convention in Marblehead gathered a full gallery of Essex leaders. William Gogswell of Salem was named a candidate for Congress, with support from Benjamin Day of Marblehead and John Provost of Amesbury, ratified by acclamation amid applause.
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Marblehead
Old Essex
E. W. Doherty
William Reynolds
Isaac C. Day
Frank Cousins
Salem
Gloucester
W. J. Hale
Newburyport
Willard J. Hale
William Gogswell
Benjamin Day
John F. Provost
Amesbury
Gogswell
Quinn for the Senate Campaign in Four Suffolk Districts
Representative John Quinn Jr of Ward 12 launches a Senate bid in the fourth Suffolk district with a campaign push across Ward 2 East Boston and Wards 12 and 16 in the city. He cites two years in the House and service in the Common Council plus key work on the caucus act, amid a predicted contest in Ward 2.
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John Quinn, Jr
Senate
Fouth
Suffolk
Mr. Quinn
Boston
Quinn
Thomas J. Kelleher
State House
Common Council
First caucus held in Plymouth county reported
In Plymouth Rockland on Sept 26 the first caucus ever held in Plymouth county took place marking a historic start for local political organizing. Officials and residents gathered to discuss candidates and issue votes shaping early electoral engagement.
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Rockland
Plymouth County
Hebbard Nominated for Representative at Payson Hall
Nomination for a General Court Representative occurred at Payson Hall last evening with William H. Hebbard named by a unanimous vote.
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General Court
Payson Hall
William H. Hebbard
Ward 28 Bolters to Challenge Caucus in Court
Councilman Kelleys supporters who bolted the Republican convention plan to test the legality of the caucus in court. They allege the enroled Republican list was not submitted to the ward committee and old-time Republicans were deprived of voting rights. They hired a lawyer to defeat Sprague on the official ballot and meet Friday night to form a permanent campaign organization.
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Kelley
Ward
Sprague
Lynn delegates favor Kimball for seventh district race
Lynn chairman QO Shea announced that a majority of the Lynn delegates to the seventh district congressional convention in Malden would back Frank Kimball of Chelsea. City Solicitor Baldwin and ex District Attorney Hurlburt declined nomination if offered. Charlestown’s Philip A Doherty also refused to enter the race with Kimball.
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Lynn
Qo’shea
Democratic City Committee
Malden
Bb. Frank Kimball
Chelsea
John R. Baldwin
Hurlburt
Philip A. Doherty
Charlestown
Kimball
Chel sea Cycle Club road race entries and prizes
The Chel sea Cycle Club held a twenty five mile handicap with eighteen starters. Prize awarded to Co. F. Gove with a time of 1 20 25. Albany bicycle races at Ridgefield featured several handicaps and open events won by James Mac Laren A H Davey F B Stow M J Higgins and others. Jenney failed to beat the one mile track record as pacemakers hindered his time.
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Chelsea
EF. L. Springford
F. Blanchard
J. A. White
L. L. Wadsworth
EF. Forbush
W. Baltkiritze
A. S. Hanson
Cc. W. Marsh
W. E. Gallison
J. Bakeman
J. Cullom
A. W. Rogers
C. G. Andrews
A. A. McLean
C. Schultz
W. H. Legg
G. E. Fay
H. Mclean
W. A. Baltzer
C. Jr. Mitchel
S. E. Hall
R. W. Emerson
O. W. Smith
Haverhill Cycle Club
A. H. Davey
Greenfield
Mass
L. A. Stover
Dalton
F. B. Stow
Conway
Howard Mosher
Storm King
M. J. Higgins
Albany
J. van Berighoten
Ray Murray
Davey
James’ McLauren
Adams
Jenney
Jerome Park Races Report from September 26
Jerome Park N Y Sept 26 six furlongs Weinberg first Black Hawk third time second race one and one sixteenths Redskin first Victorious second only two starters time 1 62 Fordham stakes four furlongs Harry Reed first Kalulu second Annisette third time 49s Fourth race one and one eighth miles Sir Walter first Diabolus second Prince George third time 23 4 Fifth race five furlongs Lon Foster first Saginaw second Warlike third time 1 03 4 Sixth race one mile Leonawell first Michael second Roller third time
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Jerome Park
N. Y
Weinberg
Bally Eee Black Hawk
Redskin
Harry Reed
Kalulu
Annisette
Sir Walter
Diabolus
Prince George
Lon Foster
Saginaw
Warlike
Leonawell
Michael
Roller
Williams College Football Team Organized at Williams
Williams College first eleven organized with captain Townsend and players including Watson Heald Lotz Smith Downer Ogilvie Clark Hickey Street and Draper brothers. Twenty five men to be placed at training table for season. Scheduled to play Laureates October 3 and Greenfield Athletic Association October 14 at Williamstown.
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Williamstown
Williams College
Watson
Heald
Lotz
Smith
Downer
Ogilvie
Townsend
Clark
Hickey
Street
Fred Draper
Phil Draper
Williams
Laureates
Greenfield Athletic Association
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Knox
Lawrence Statesman
Coming Lynn
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Medical Institute and Museum of Anatomy
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Express
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Hatch
Captain Gregg
Ward 22
William J. Eaton
Fred M. Reed
Ward 14
Charles O. Crane
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Committee On Credentials
Daniel W. McGregor
J. L. Crane
E. M. Erskine
D.L. White
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J. Merrill Brown
Theophilus King
Quincy
Jerome Hosmer
William G. Bole
Porter
John F. Merrill
Albert BE. Pillsbury
Fred W. Bliss
Michael J. Murray
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Marshal Reed
E. Mortain Hatch
C. A. Crane
T. R. Groves
W. C. Morey
William Mitzer
G. F. Lovell
J. Walter Bradley
Milton
John Shaw
R. H. Wild
E. H. Sprague
C. L. Hammond
G. 0. Shuman
Hallet
Young Ward
Plymouth
Indapo
Oriental Medical Co
Ill
Geo. C. Goodwin & Co
Hanover St
Weeks & Potter Co
Washington St
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Charles Asikowitz
Josiah Bon
Charles
Askkowith
John W. McKim, Esquire
Salt Court
Eliah George
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