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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1900
Page
5
The crowd roars as McCoy defeats Choynski amid a disputed count and referee confusion at the Broadway Athletic Club. After a heated exchange over the late gong and valid rounds, both sides claim victory and pressure potential rematch negotiations for twenty rounds.
The record lists Dixon's twelve year career with over 400 bouts and a first knockout by McGovern. It details key matches across 1881 to 1899 including title bouts in New York Boston London and Chicago with many opponents and multiple world championships. McGovern is noted for the most knockouts by any in ring history at under 21 years old with a streak of Brooklyn wins and Coney Island showdowns.
The record lists multiple early era bouts with Knockouts. Turkey-Bill Smith stops in the third round in Chicago. Eddie Sprague is KO’d in the second in Hartford. Charley Mason is knocked out in the second in Cincinnati. Freckles O’Brien miscued in the fret round in Cincinnati. Harry Forbes KO’d in the second in New York. Dixon loses by knockout in eight rounds in New York on January 9, 1900. Dixon is said to be fired after a knockout by his second, as sponge is raised in Ut rowing.
A pamphlet titled Life of the Turf of John R. Gentry chronicles the horse’s career. The narrative covers early races at Higginsville and Holton in 1883, major showings in Detroit Buffalo and Chicago, rivalries with Joe Patchen and Robert J., and records set or tied from 1890s through 1898. Gentry's era-defining pacing feats and head-to-heads with Patchen dominate the recounting.
In Philadelphia officials preview boxing week with stars like Jeffries Sharkey McGovern and Flannagan in town. Brady, Jeffries manager, confirms a March 15 match with Corbett on a same basis 0 percent to the champion and hints at a Fitzsimmons rematch under similar terms. He cites business reasons and Corbett’s drawing power for New York and his willingness to face top contenders when available.
A fragmented note suggests Enal Arkey vows to avoid conflict and claims consideration of action, though details and context are unclear. The brief hints at internal discussion and potential public discourse around his position.
Sharkey and Jeffries enter the annual belated beefeasting championship of the Mohican club in the Twenty second assembly district. The event is set for February 14 at Grand Central Palace on St Valentine’s Day. Sharkey jokes about eating a ton of porterhouse while Jeffries claims 11 pounds of mutton chops but offers no formal record. Referee Thomas Costigan cites previous feats and notes changes to rules.
Bannockburn owned by D Warnen Achrieber wins the Turf Congress Stakes at Tanforan San Francisco on January 20. Geyner finishes second and Zoroaster places show in a six and a half furlong race. winning time 1:25. Other contenders include Milo, Hell reeds, Pinid, Montatlade and Tee Pirate.
Jockeys and horses contest the 1000 Live Oaks handicap at Andes with notable entries from Mig pod twenty yards to Latreat and Live Obka. Times hover near 2 minutes with several races listed, including the mile event and related handicaps.
Chicago dispatch reports Terry McGovern and Eddie Santry will fight six rounds in Chicago on February 1 at Tattersall's venue. The card also lists Tommy White of Chicago facing Joe Pavin of Philadelphia in a preliminary, with dates moved from February 4 to February 1.
Aimed at the South the Crumpacker plan seeks federal census based apportionment to cut Southern representation if states disenfranchise male citizens over 21. The proposal argues large national representation protects reform and warns of Republican cuts to maintain white supremacy.
The article criticizes Republican strategies seen as aiming to centralize power through electoral changes and intimidating tactics. It argues Democrats from all factions should unite on a platform that avoids offense, while warning that proposals like the “forse bill” and Crumpacker’s plan threaten electoral balance and hint at imperialism both at home and in the Philippines.
Brenham awakens to a grand second anniversary of the Thirteen Club at Thenham Texas. Graceful decor and a progressive convivia with thirteen young ladies, Grace Gardner and Miss Gardner among the hostesses, marked an elegant evening of music dining and social rivalry with prizes for dancing and conversation. Notable attendees included Mrs. J. N. Bettleon, Mrs. Jesural Callaway, and Rev. Groene. local civic and railroad notices followed, with guests departing for Prairie Hill and nearby figures visiting from Austin and Lyford.
Runge Texas January 1 The Runge Dramatic club with the Runge Star band will entertain Karnes City tonight. Per Dr Beardsley former of Hectocky will remain several days.
The text notes a preacher who will speak next Sunday and lecture next week. Prof W and Button of the State University plan several days in Hungary next month to inspect Range nine schools, aiming at AM inuation with the University and attendance at the Karney County Teachers Institute at Runes February 4. The Nuee Sigh sehen shows enrollment rising to MS. Barnet-Ruckman wed Len Hariri in Helena with Rev. McCurdy officiating.
Beeville area expected to boom as cabbage and other truck crops flood the market. Estimates from Corpus Christi official George L. Caldwell predict abundant yields along the San Antonio and Aransas Pass line, with cabbage, cauliflower, watermelons, cantaloupes and more shipping to interior markets. Cattle, cotton and corn follow, as local farmers labor industriously toward a prosperous year in Southwest Texas.
Brazoria County Court hears grand jury findings while cases move through the docket. Venues shift from Galveston for Virgil Gallaher murder trial. Woods acquitted on arson. Head’s murder case ends in hung jury. about one hundred initiate Oriental Order of the Sons of the Desert and seventy five dine at a Delaney hotel banquet in Angleton.
Thos BE Douthit foreman reports farmers worry over branding misuse on ranges and unbranded stock. They urge officers to curb small offenses such as Sunday gambling horse racing and liquor, requesting county officials to seek legislative changes to regulate cattle marking and shipments.
Foster's local Forecasts warn storm waves will reach the meri dian and changes occur within 190 miles of Houston within 24 hours of the specified dates. January 21 changeable January 22 changeable January 14 cooler January 24 cooler January 25 cold January 26 cold January 27 cold.
K B De Bray chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy celebrated General Lee's birthday in Lockhart Texas with an evening of addresses songs recitations and music. A large audience attended and found the occasion pleasant and entertaining.
Mrs Bam Logston of Charleston area in Delta county has given birth to triplets, two girls and a boy. All three babies and the mother are reported to be doing well in Paris Texas on January 20.
An advertisement touts Christian Science healing with claims of curing a wide range of ailments, including incurables, through spiritual treatment. It asserts long-term success, instant cures in some cases, and urges readers to report cases for verification.
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