Amateur Polo Returns to Bridgeport at Brooklawn Rink
In Bridgeport the amateur polo league resumes with four teams West Ends Newfields St. aul and others. Frank Lalley for the amateurs and Horace Jackson owner of the rink finalized arrangements. Jackson will repair the rink buy netting and cages and take a small door percentage. The season starts Monday night at Brooklawn rink.
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Bridgeport
Brooklawn
Frank Lalley
Horace Jackson
Jackson
Rosedale
West Ends
Newfields
Battling Nelson backs Corbett as Johnson challenger
Nelson dismisses Jeffries as a Johnson foe and endorses Jim Corbett as the man with the best chance to claim the heavyweight title. He notes Jeffries would struggle to regain form, while Corbett is fit, powerful, and eager to fight Johnson, potentially beating him if allowed.
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Nelson
Corbett
Jeffries
Johnson
New York
Jim Jeffries
Jeff
Jack Johnson
Battling Nelson
Releas
Coon
Ring
McCoy
Franke
Jim Corbett
What John L Sullivan thinks of Johnson
Boston crowds greet John L Sullivan as he says Johnson cannot rival a white champion. He claims Johnson must accept terms set by white opponents to secure fights and money, and doubts Johnson will draw theatre audiences or lasting popularity. He notes Corbett and he would box only under those terms.
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Boston
John L. Sullivan
Johnson
Tommy Burns
John L
Jeffries
Corbett
Cy Young Signs For Ninth Season With Boston Americans
Denton T Young known as Old Cy Young signed for his ninth season with the Boston Americans. He plans early February spring warmups at Hot Springs ahead of April practice. Young is the last remaining original member from the Boston entry into the American League and aims to retire to farming after his major league career. John Hoy moved to St Paul. Baltimore’s bid for a Boston outfielder drew Mike Kelly’s interest in keeping the ex Holy Cross player. Boston named the
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Boston
Denton T. Young
2Aoll
Ohio
Cy” Young
Boston Americans
Hot Springs
John Hoy
St. Paul
Baltimore
Mike Kelly
Holy Cross
Pyramid Pile Cure Free Trial Ad Claim
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as rapid relief for piles and rectal disease. It offers a free trial package by mail from Pyramid Drug Co at 138 Pyramid Bldg Marshall Michigan and urges immediate use before purchasing a 50 cent box.
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Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid
Bridgeport Hosts Visiting Teams Almost Weekly
Local league aims to have out of town squads in Bridgeport nearly every week to test against the home teams. The trend shows many teams eager to compete on the road and in Bridgeport venues.
Brower Loses to Newburg Skater Reilly in Park City Meet
Frank Brower of Bridgeport loses to James Reilly of Newburg at Park City rink. Reilly, a top New York skater, outpaced Brower who led early but fell with knee cuts in mile four. Five miles timed 15 08. Reilly’s best 14 02. Reilly plans to mentor Harry Burke during travels.
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Dick Barrett
Frank Brower
Bridgeport
Park City
James Reilly
Newburg
N. Y
Reilly
New York State
Brewer
Frank
Brower
Harry Burke
Harry
West End
Quill Faces Loughey in 12 Round Boston Bout
Philadelphia’s Loughey and Brockton’s Quill prepare for a feature 12 round fight in Boston tonight. Loughey expresses confidence she will beat Quill again while Quill expects to win and has trained hard for the victory.
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Boston
Young Loughey
Philadelphia
Tommy Quill
Brockton
Quill
Providence Polo Star Rises To Top Scoring Pace
Lewis of Providence towers in scoring after an 18 goals week to lead the polo rankings. Hart of Worcester follows with 2 goals in recent games while Thompson of Fall River and Lincoln occupy strong positions as Lincoln drops from the lead. Providence wins five straight in the National polo, surging to the league forefront in a tight race.
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Lewis
Providence
Hart
Worcester
Thompson
Fall River
Lincoln
Rush
Deing
Lees
Ted Lewis
Bridgeport Sinks Hartford to Seize Nutmeg Bowling Lead
Bridgeport defeated Hartford two points at Arcade alleys to climb to first in the Nutmeg League. Tommy Tiernan led Bridgeport with 634 in the match as Dudley struggled in the second string. Hartford's McKinistry Peard and Pasco posted solid scores for a strong showing against the league leaders.
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Bridgeport
Hartford
Senators
Tommy Tiernan
Auburn
Dudley
Douglas
Tiernan
Brewer
Jimmy Canavan
Lissins
Fall River
Dugley
Saeats
Worcester
McKinistry
Peard
Pasco
Specialists in male diseases offer cure and free advice
The notice promotes a clinic claiming to cure acute and chronic male ailments including blood poison and nervous debility. It invites men to visit modern offices for treatment with free care for patients of other doctors and notes hours from January 15 at Office isa 2 to 8 pm daily except Fridays and Sundays.
Jairhead’s Ours Is Just the Place to Go for Repairs
The advertisement promotes Jairhead’s Our as the place for fine furniture repairing cabinet work and upholstery. It offers estimates for repairing renovating furniture and picture frames and touts up to date harmonious colors and materials with low prices and high quality.
Polo league appoints Connolly as new polo referee
Secretary William D Perrin of the National polo league names Tom Connolly as the new referee replacing Leahy of New Haven. Connolly began duties in Lynn last night and is noted as a top American league umpire joining polo officials.
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William D. Perrin
National Polo League
Tommy Connolly
Leahy
New Haven
Connolly
Lynn
Ban Johnson
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