Maher Knocks Out Kennedy in Quick Boxing Match
New York boxing opener at Lenox Athletic Club features Peter Maher defeating Joe Kennedy of California in the second round. About 70 spectators watch as Maher dominates with precise lefts and body blows under Queensberry rules. Kennedy weighs 190 pounds. Maher about 168. The match ends when Kennedy is knocked out after a rapid sequence in round two.
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Dewey week boxing carnival lit by big New York bouts
New York hosts a Dewey week boxing carnival with Joe Kennedy vs Peter Maher opening the events. Promoters tout big crowds as Oscar Gardner faces Marty McCue and Tim Kearns meets Jack O’Brien in a slate of high profile bouts.
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Jeffries Shifting Focus Toward Sharkey Title Bout
Boxing notes from Allenhurst New Jersey show Jim Jeffries begins camp for the October 27 championship bout with Tom Sharkey. Harry Ware and Will Curley also feature in preparations, with Curley praised as a strong boxer capable of finishing foes.
Eck Wants Matches for Motor Paced Bicycle Races
Promoter Thomas W. Eck of Los Angeles offers to match his riders Charles H. McCarthy of St. Louis and Benny Munroe of Memphis in a series of motor paced races against any rider in America or Europe. Races include a one mile heat and 10 or 20 mile shoots with strict pacing rules and no windshields or projecting parts. Matches to be arranged within three weeks at selectable tracks in New York Philadelphia Chicago or a one mile trotting track.
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Milwaukee wheelmen eye national meet and racing moves
Secretary Bansett reports 614 renewals and 122 new LA W renewals last week. Milwaukee groups push for hosting the LA W national meet in 10900, with committees formed., Jimmy Michael trains toward Madison Square Garden December return, racing at Chicago and with Tom Cooper in December behind motor pace, while Richmond Island Associates plan a October century and The Old Colonial Club launches weekly entertainments.
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Arrest at the Caucus Report
Harry Ruser, 20, of 15 Cross rnract, was arrested last evening on a charge described as a retributine circulara, on the sidewalk adjoining Ward 6.
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Brookline Republican Caucus Nears Largest in History
The Republican caucus in Brookline last evening drew a massive turnout for a local meeting, signaling strong party organization and engagement amid upcoming local contests. Details on outcomes or elected delegates were not fully reported in the available text.
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Guild Confident as Defeat Rumors Circulate at Caucuses
Colonel Curtis Guild Jr and his campaign manager Ex Representative Charles G Bancroft remained defiant after last night caucuses in Boston. Bancroft indicated Guild leads by about fifty delegates and that tomorrow’s caucuses could yield a clear majority. Supporters of Guild still predicted victory despite Ward outcomes carried by Speaker Bates.
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Large police detail for caucus ward assignments listed
A large police detail was deployed for caucuses led by Deputy Superintendent Coulter to oversee Ward 19 on Dartmouth street. Three percent of men and seven inspectors from the detective bureau, plus officers from multiple stations, were assigned to cover various wards.
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Harvard Scrub Services Shine In Hard Practice
Harvard football practice opens with afternoon sessions and relief for heat worn players. Coach Dibblee remains optimistic as the varsity, third, and second teams compete in brief scrimmages highlighting Sawin's early scoring and the scrubs locking down the varsity defense.
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Game Postponed and Odd Schedule Report
A midweek update notes a game postponement involving Zostons and Waning Chamalons with a rescheduled slot today. The report also mocks the Cleveland Senators and their coach, citing a ludicrous showing and a baffling schedule that perplexes fans.
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National League rain halts four games as teams idle
Washington at Boston, Philadelphia at Baltimore, Cleveland at St Louis, Pittsburgh at Chicago scheduled, but rain prevented three games. Cleveland Harlequins routed the Robin Schaefer group as St Louis Indians delivered a sharp win. Schedule quirks show clubs balancing dates and travel amid intercity series notes.
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Pittsburg Defeats Chicago in Double Shutout Or Debut
Pittsburg defeats Chicago 5 to 0 in game one and 0 to 0 in a shortened game two after seventeen innings. Leever and Hoffer pitched well for Pittsburg while Chicago's two starters were hit hard with little defensive support. Attendance 200.
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St. Louis Slaughters Knepper in One-Sided Victory
In St Louis Missouri on September 26 the home team routed Knepper 8 curves and led a lopsided game from start to finish. Attendance figures not listed but the win marked a confident performance for the St. Louis squad.
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Burrage to Build Palatial Stable for His Horses
Lawyer A C Burrage plans a grand brick stable on Commonwealth Avenue adjoining his partially completed house. The 78 by 45 by 28 foot two story facility will include eighteen stalls with brand new fittings, advanced drainage, manure removal space, and staff quarters. Architect F N Reed of Kilby Street prepares the plans and work starts soon.
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Bates Carries Boston in Landmark Ward Sweep
The article details Bates securing a decisive win across Boston wards, with nineteen strongholds and several surprises. It notes wards 2 4 8 9 10 12 14 15 19 20 24 25 delivering Bates, while Guild wards like 3 5 6 7 11 13 16 17 18 21 fell short. A faulty ballot omission and strong nonpolitical voter turnout are cited as factors in Bates’s victory.
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Police presence at caucuses reaches record levels
Last night police in 250 uniforms were deployed across wards for Republican caucuses, marking the largest turnout of officers at any prior gathering. Four arrests were made for fraudulent voting and numerous repeat attempts were blocked. Hull reported first, with delegate John Smith signaling preferences.
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Bates View Of It Wins Big Support At Meeting
At the Bates headquarters last evening supporters cheered as returns favored Bates by a two to one ratio. Howland and ex Senator Hutchinson said the estimate, based on about 100 Bates friends across the Commonwealth, showed drums of Bates delegates rising while Guild's column shrank. They defended their earlier modest claims and praised the campaign’s unselfish, dignified effort.
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Bates Headquarters Celebrates Bates Victory in Boston Caucus
Crowds at the Tremont building radioed in returns as Bates led Guild with 460 delegates to 250. Notables like Howland and Darkham presided while Chelsea’s solid support sparked cheers and a lighter mood despite polling delays and improvised protests.
Ward Eisht Suffrage Clash Outside Ward Room
About 200 men gathered outside the ward room at McLean and Blossom streets fighting for voting access. Polls closed at 8 20 with a proviso that those inside could vote, sparking uproar as lines formed and cries of tax protests echoed. Inside the ward room voting began at 6 o'clock and remained tense as officers blocked the crowd.
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Sketch of Speaker Bates and Public Roles
The Hon. John L. Bates born September 18 1859 rose from mill town schooling to Boston University law and politics. He served as Boston Common Council member 1891 to 1894, became Speaker of the Massachusetts House in 1897, and held many trust positions including director of Columbia Trust and trustee of Boston University.
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Strike on Sun New York presses disrupts paper
A group of non union compositors who filled in for locked out printers at the Sun in New York struck tonight. They allege unjust treatment and accuse Sun management of failing to honor their agreement.
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Convention Postponed After Councillor's Wife Dies
The Quirk McNamara councillor convention is rescheduled for next Monday evening due to the death of Mr McNamara's wife.
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Contested Ward Results for City Legislature
The list shows candidates by ward with ballot counts in Ward 1 through Ward 25. Several wards are contested while Ward 3 has no candidates, and Ward 23 is shown with multiple names.
Charlestown Republicans Hold Large District Caucuses
Charlestown Republicans reported record turnout with Ward 4 showing 306 ballots and Bates leading 183 to 91. Ward 5 opened early and saw 305 votes, boosting Bates and Guild forces’ influence, while Ward 3 Bates rally surprised organizers. The Ward 5 result gave the Guild delegation a decisive majority.
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