O Donnell throws challenge toward Fitzsimmons title shot
Steve O'Donnell Corbett's sparring partner issues a five thousand dollar a side challenge to Robert Fitzsimmons under Marquis of Queensberry rules. He deposits 1000 dollars as good faith and says he will meet Fitzsimmons or his representative in New York next week to arrange preliminaries. Brady pushes pursuit of a Fitzsimmons versus O'Donnell bout while Corbett holds out.
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Corbett Hesitates As Fitzsimmons Draws the Spotlight
The chances of a Fitzsimmons versus Corbett match look slim as Corbett insists Fitzsimmons must beat ODonnell or Ed Smith first. Corbett fears losing prestige, delaying a fight with Fitzsimmons while eyeing a lucrative New Orleans purse and pressuring Brady. Jackson remains sidelined after the sixty nine round draw.
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Post
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New Orleans
Dobbs-Butler Six-Round Bout Abandoned In Lynn
In Lynn on Sept 27 a scheduled ten round glove bout between Bobby Dobbs of Nova Scotia and John Butler was halted when City Marshal Wells refused a license. Police notified managers just before start. Allen of Lynn stepped in for a six round bout with Butler. Dobbs, secreted since arrival amid police search plans, was not arrested.
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Ten thousand see turf racing as records fall at Columbus park
At Columbus driving park on September 27 crowds watched attempts to break turf records. Roseleaf and Sallie Simmons beat Azote and Answer by a neck in the double team race, Andy McDowell guiding Alix Directly Flying Jib and Azote. Other horses like Flying Jib and Alix set times, with Alix failing to beat her 2:03 3-4 mark after three starts.
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Azote
Answer
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Eagle Cycle Club resigns from Y M C A Boston College department
At a large Eagle Cycle Club meeting Tuesday evening members voted to resign from the Y M C A Boston College department. They criticize the board of trustees for drastic actions and note a recent circular as a trigger. Only one vote against the move, and members believe the change will bring advantages in several ways.
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Porter and Davidson Set New Bicycle Track Records
Arthur W. Porter of Waltham lowered the two mile unpaced class A record at the Waltham Bicycle Park to 4 minutes 56.3 seconds. Harley Davidson of Canada set a class A half mile record at 57.1 seconds and also posted a 1 minute 2.5 second half unpaced world mark. John S. Johnson failed to beat 1:53.2 in the mile but plans further attempts with his pacemakers.
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Waltham
Waltham Bicycle Park
Harley Davidson
Canada
Davidson
John S. Johnson
Johnson
South Weymouth Fair Highlights Lovell Generosity
The thirteenth annual Weymouth Industrial and Agricultural Society fair opens with athletic events and a bicycle meet for fast Class B riders. Prizes total 350 dollars, including a Lovell Diamond bicycle. Entries span E A McDuffee Malden Fred Allen Springfield Frank Mayo Waltham Nat Butler Lovell team. Governor Greenhalge and staff attend today.
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Weymouth Industrial and Agricultural Society
John P. Lovell Arms Company
E. A. McDuffee
Malden
Fred Allen
Springfield
Frank Mayo
Waltham
Nat Butler
Lovell
Fitzsimmons Beats Creedon In Quick Victory
Boxing news from the city notes Bob Fitzsimmons defeated Dan Creedon swiftly, while Creedon’s prior bout with Dick Moore is cited as proof of his power. The piece covers challenges, potential matches, and the growing interest in professional boxing events and related publications.
Gallagher Will Contested In East Boston Estate Battle
The will of James Gallagher who died in East Boston in August leaves an estate valued at 15000 dollars. The bulk of the property goes to Thomas and Hugh Doherty. Judge Holmes presided in the Supreme Court yesterday as Sophia Mc Given contested the will.
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Boston
Thomas
Hugh Doherty
Holmes
Supreme Court
Sophia McGiven
Boston Tricks Pittsburg In Fast Season Opener
In Pittsburg on Sept 27 Boston won easily as Stivetts pitched well and Ehret struggled. Connaughton sparked the infield with sensational stops and catches to avoid a shutout and Duffy led at bat. The game was the fastest of the season with about 1000 in attendance. The score:
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Ehret
Smith
Connaughton
Duffy
AB B
Nash
Cer Rat Ganzel
Melvelus
WOCOL
Serene Oss
R. Mioneel
Donovan
Peateee
Beckley
Ewes
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Pearlman
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Ross
Pee
Weaver
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Esse
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Long
Bannon
Lowe
Ball
Stenzel
Tucker
Betts
Gaffney
Burkett and McKean Power Cleveland Past Philadelphia
Cleveland defeats Philadelphia as Burkett hits a home run and McKean stars. Attendance 300. Cleveland 6 Philadelphia 0. Hits Cleveland 25 Philadelphia 11. Errors Cleveland 2 Philadelphia 7. Batteries Young and Zimmer Weyhing and Grady.
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Zimmer
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New Bedford Beats Fall River In Close Ball Game
New Bedford defeats Fall River in a home game as the season ends with a benefit match for New Bedford. Final score shows New Bedford 11 runs to Fall River 9 with 17 hits to 9. Errors tied at 3 on both sides. Batteries were Driscoll and Ryan for New Bedford and Stafford and Bergen for Fall River.
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New York Defeats Cincinnati in Featureless Game
New York runs win over Cincinnati 11 to 4 in a uneven matchup played in Cincinnati. Attendance reported at 980. Reds misplayed infield defense while New York connected for 12 hits to Cincinnati's 7 and committed 8 errors to the Reds' 2. Pitchers Clarke and Wilson for New York and Fisher and Merrill for Cincinnati.
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Polo League mulls eight clubs with Fall River bid
A Polo League meeting at the Falmouth House included Boston, Providence, Pawtucket, New Bedford and Lynn. A Fall River club franchise was approved for Messrs Selee and Manning, Salem bids were discussed, and W A Reed may receive a franchise. The circuit committee will decide the final eight club lineup and rink site.
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New Bedford
Lynn
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Messrs. Selee
Manning
Salem
W. A. Reed
Shawmut Avenue
West Newton Street
E. H. Kirby
Governor Greenhalge Names New State Appointments
At yesterday morning's executive council meeting held before Governor Greenhalge's visit to the Amesbury Salisbury fair, he announced appointments including Thomas T. Pedrick of Lynn as Republican supervisor of elections and John F. McCarthy of Lynn as Democratic supervisor of elections. John T. Harbine Jr. of New York was named commissioner of deeds for Massachusetts, with Thomas H. Tennent of San Francisco as commissioner of deeds for Massachusetts. Frank G. Wheatley of Abington was appointed trustee of the Massachusetts School for the Feeble Minded, replacing John C. Milne, and Orestes T. Doe of Franklin became trial justice of Franklin county.
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Amesbury
Salisbury
Thomas T. Pedrick
Lynn
John F. McCarthy
John T. Harbine, Jr
New York
Massachusetts
Thomas H. Tennent
San Francisco
Frank G. Wheatly
Abington
Massachusetts School For the Feeble Minded
John C. Milne
Orestes T. Doe
Franklin
Franklin County
Fire gutsof double house in Malden. three homes damaged
Malden on September 27 report a double house off Highland Avenue owned by Mr Crockshell burned to the ground at midnight. Two other houses were damaged with total loss estimated at 2500 dollars.
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Crockshell
Highland Avenue
Cambridge barbers quarrel ends in deadly blow
The incident began when a man named Mitchell provoked Fallon in Roxbury and Boston, leading to a confrontation at Cambridge street. Mitchell died from a skull fracture after a blow, as Martin Fallon is detained on a murder charge awaiting municipal court arraignment.
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Hamilton Nominated for Congress by Everett-Wakefield Delegates
Samuel K. Hamilton of Wakefield won a unanimous nomination at the seventh district Democratic convention held in Stanwood Hall Malden. The event featured contests from Ward 4 Everett and a lengthy credentials committee session, with Hamilton urged to accept despite business duties and finally nominated by acclamation after a strong speech by Nicholas J. Furie. Delegates adjourned and were hosted at Tremont House by ex-Senator Sullivan.
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C. P. Collins
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Patrick Cannon
David P. King
John A. Boylen
P. D. Sullivan
M. T. Callahan
Socialists Hear Proposals in Massachusetts Meeting
A Fanueil Hall gathering ratified Socialist Labor party nominations in Massachusetts. The discussion, titled What has Socialism to offer in place of Clevelandism and other systems, attacked Cleveland Olney and both major parties. Patrick F. ONeill, a ninth district congressional candidate, announced a planned joint debate with Senator John F. Fitzgerald and predicted the Democratic party would fall in Boston this fall.
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John F. Fitzgerald
Democratic Party
Boston
Moran to M'Nary in open letter on nomination bid
John B Moran drafts an open letter to William S McNary rebuking his public stance on a Tenth District Congress nomination. Moran defends McEttrick and criticizes McNary for hobnobbing with ward leaders and using streets campaigning to win support. He argues caucus unfairness highlighted by Senator Fitzgerald and cites Ward 19 caucus events as proof.
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William S. McNary
Congress
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Sullivan Nominated by Acclamation in East Boston
The Hon. John H. Sullivan of Ward 2 in East Boston was nominated by acclamation for the Executive Council at the fourth councillor district Democratic convention meeting last night. Delegates gathered to confirm Sullivan’s nomination in the political event.
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John H. Sullivan
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Boston
Executive Council
Callender Replies to Terhune on Caucus Conduct
Henry B. Callender tells a Post reporter he is not surprised by Terhune s statements and declares Terhune dodges key questions. He accuses Terhune of denying only what pleases him and promises to submit evidence about Democratic influence at the caucus. He discounts the Chickasawbut Club exchange with Mr Bliss and says truth may sting Terhune.
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Fitzgerald's Way Clears for O'Neil Absence at Convention
The ninth congressional Democratic convention will not include Congressman O'Neil as a participant or candidate. His supporters have urged his involvement, but he has chosen not to take part or permit his name to be used.
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Congressman O'Neil
Coakley Will Run Again for Re-Election
Representative Daniel H. Coakley of Cambridge and a prominent Democrat in the House has consented to seek another term. He drew attention from the Commonwealth for opposing the Bell Telephone grab and will campaign again.
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Ward 2 voters favor John H. Lane for Legislature
Ward 2 residents consider John H. Lane a strong legislative candidate with a clean record. Lane formerly led East Boston groups including the Young Men's Catholic Lyceum and the Outing Club, and supporters claim his nomination would ensure a Rep who votes for people’s best interests.
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Councilman Bartlett Denies APA Rumor In Ward 19
Councilman Joseph L. Bartlett of Ward 19 writes to the Post denying a rumor that he is a member of the A. P. A. He attributes the claim to his political enemies and clarifies that he is not affiliated.
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Pompadour Haircutting by Alland Bros in Boston
Original French Pompadour styles offered at Alland Bros 19 Tremont Row. The salon claims to be originators of the pompadour and the largest haircutting establishment of its kind in the United States with 12 special artists shaping head and face.
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Stallion Race Headlines Mystic Park Meeting Day Three
Mystic Park hosted a large program for the New England Trotting Horse Breeders Association with about 6000 in attendance. Mahlon swept three heats in the 2:19 stallion class, Tony Wilcox won the 2:15 pace, Red Bud claimed the 3:00 class, and Ralph Wilkes nearly tied the track record at 2:09 1 2, close to Nancy Hanks.
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Robert J Sprints To Record Pace In Davenport Match
Ten thousand fans in Davenport watch the pacing race between Robert J and Joe Patchen for 4500 dollars. Patchen withdraws after heat one due to fatigue. Robert J sets a new track pacing record with a 2 05 1 4 heat, 2 02 3 4 mile, and final splits improving the record from 2:10 to 1 05 1 4.
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Jerome Park Runners Race Card Summary
At Jerome Park N Y six races showcase sprint and middle distance events led by FERVOR in the opening six furlongs and Discount aboard in the one and one half miles. Other winners include Clifford Ban suet Samaritan Jewel Dama with tight finishes and varying times.
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New York Excursion Set For October 9 Return by Fall River Line
An October 9 excursion to New York is scheduled via Albany and the Hudson River route, with return planned on the Fall River Line. The trip emphasizes a scenic river crossing and a round trip to the city.
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