Gardner Chases Hart in Boston Bout Training at Lake Massabesh
Manchester reports Geo Gardner has moved training to Point Breeze Massachusetts Lake Massabesh for his upcoming fight with Marvin Hart in Boston one week from tonight. Gardner, 24, trains with brothers Billy and Jimmie and Charlie Haghey of Lowell aiding him. He vows to beat Hart and later challenge Fitzsimmons, recalling a prior overtraining defeat and noting his meteoric rise from Lowell to boxing prominence.
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Geo. Gardner
Manchester
Marvin Hart
The
Manchester Union
Lowell
Gardner
Point Breeze
Massabesh
Billy
Jimmie
Charlie Haghey
George
Union
Hart
Jack Monroe
Big Butte City
James J. Jeffries
Fitzsimmons
Fitz
Tom O'Rourke
Owen Kenney
Jack Root
Chicago
Root
Lowell Boy
Boxing Tonight in San Francisco and Boston Card Highlights
The Ring notes top bouts including Young Corbett vs Eddie Hanlon in San Francisco and Joe Walcott vs Larry Temple in Boston. George Dixon says he earned about 300000 in career, saved most, and plans to fight Jem Bowker in England on Jan 25 before perhaps returning to America. The week lists numerous Philadelphia, New York, and regional bouts across Tuesday to Saturday with multiple title and featherweight matchups.
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Young Corbett
Eddie Hanlon
San Francisco
Joe Walcott
Larry Temple
Boston
George Dixon
England
Dixon
Willontinue
Jem Bowker
America
John Jay
Peter Sullivan
George Ashley
John TL. Sullivan
Criterion
A. C
Philadelphia
Jack O'Brien
Hugo Kelly
Kansas City
Oarsmen to Meet at World’s Fair Regatta
A joint agreement by the Canadian Association of Amateur Oarsmen and the National association sets the national regatta for July in St. Louis before racing at St. Catharines Ontario. Competitors at the world’s fair are expected to proceed to Canadian events afterward.
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Toronto
Ont
Canadian Association of Amateur Oarsmen
National Association
St. Louis
St. Catharines
Eastern league holds meeting on schedule and discipline
The Boston Globe notes the Eastern league will meet next week to fix the circuit, Worcester's exclusion would end league rights there. President Johnson pledges clean baseball with stricter discipline, ending profanity. Tim Hurst supports a fines scale for umpire abuse. Billie Hamilton praises Lowell Pennant, cites Lake Merritt and Cross as key players, and discusses New England league talents like Swander Bowcock and Josslyn.
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Worcester
Boston Globe
Johnson
Tim Hurst
Lobster
Fathead
Billie Hamilton
Lowell
Boston
Pittsburg
Fred Lake
Billy Merritt
Lake
Merritt
Illy
John Smith
Manchester
Ashenback
Nashua
Barney McLaughlin
New England
St. Louis Americans
Ed. Swander
Swander
Smith
Bowcock
Columbus
Billy Clymer
Josslyn
Collins
Morgan
Fall River
Gokey
Manchester Triumphs Over Concord In Fast Basketball Night
Manchester defeated Concord 42 to 24 in a rough game, with Donnelly scoring six and Healey five for Manchester. Kane led Concord with four baskets as McMahon, Tighe, and Herron added two each. A postgame dance after the contest will follow at the same venue with floor cleared for dancing until midnight. Attendance was 400.
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P.C. Lowell
Haverhill
Concord
Manchester
N. H
Kane
Tighe
Newton
Stewart
Merrill
Qualey
McMahon
Sykes
Donnelly
Healey
Devlin
Herron
Lowell
Concord Donnelly
Herron Devlin
Tighe Lynch
Ec Ec
Kane Qualey
Tf Newton
Merrill Healey
Lynch
Newton and Merrill
Willam Marley
Sykes and
Regan
Basketball notes and league talk from New England
A long review touches Haverhill at Lowell games Natick and Lawrence joining the New England league. It highlights Concord and Manchester players, praising Connors for refereeing and noting Devlin’s rough play. The writer discusses rivalries, schedules, and potential shifts as the Western league may violate a prior agreement.
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Natick and Lawrence
New England
Horan
Haverhills
Polo Notes and League Troubles in Early Polo History
Hart and Holderness head East while Parsons builds a skating rink trust in the West. The Central league struggles, the Western league faces salary troubles, and Tommy Holderness may be unable to continue. D H Durbin reports William Lush will referee in the Western league, replacing Fred Klobedanz as standings unfold.
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Parsons
Polo
D. H. Durbin
Boston
William Lush
Fred Klobedanz
Philadelphia fighter out. Canole beats McCree in New Bedford match
Kid Williams miss his bout with Martin Canole due to knuckle injury, McCree substitutes and loses on points as Canole dominates. Earlier Tom King beats Lew Dockstader in a ten round decision with Captain Bill Daly watching Canole.
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New Bedford
Kid Williams
Philadelphia
Martin Canole
Fall River
Warren Athletic Club
Kid Tipman
Baltimore
Kid McCree
Canole
McCree
Downey
Tom King
Lew Dockstader
Bill Daly
Boston
Grillo Succeeds Hickey as Baseball Clubs Chief
J E Grillo sporting editor of the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune was elected president of the American association of baseball clubs. Thomas J Hickey resigned as vice president and George Lennon owner of the St Paul club became chairman of the board. The 154 game schedule is likely next year, up from 140.
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Chicago
J. E. Grillo
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
American Association of Baseball Clubs
Thomas J. Hickey
George Lennon
St. Paul
Western Baseball Magnates Meet in Chicago
The American Baseball Association opened its annual meeting in Chicago. The circuit will stay unchanged with clubs at Milwaukee Indianapolis Columbus Louisville Kansas City Minneapolis St Paul and Toledo.
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Chicago
American Baseball Association
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Columbus
Louisville
Kansas City
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Toledo
Lowell Council Defeats Centralville in Bowling Match
Lowell council built an early lead and held it as Centralville rallied late for the best total on the final string. Saunders rolled 245 for the high individual, while Cook toppled the contest’s top single on his third string. final score details follow.
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Royal Arcanum
Lowell
Centralville
Lowells
Saunders
Cook
Browies Beat Nashuas 1278 to 1239 In Bowling Match
In a fine bowling contest at Les Miserables alleys last evening the Brow nies defeated the Nashuas 1278 to 1239. Coleman of the Brow nies rolled a 104 single and a 296 three string total. The score was as fol.
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Les Miserables
Weary Willies Edge Martys Collectors In Close Game
At Boylston alleys Collinsville last night Captain Riley led the Weary Willies to a narrow victory over Martys Collectors. Riley challenged the Brownies to a series of games as the scoreboard ended in a tight finish.
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Boylston
Collinsville
Capt. Riley
Marty
Brownies
Harvard Picks Bowditch As Head Coach For Harvard Football
Cambridge Dec 28 It was stated that Daniel J Hurley Harvard football captain elect selected Edward Bowditch Jr Albany NY as head coach Bowditch a Harvard graduate last June played right end in four Yale games and was regarded by many writers as the best end He will coach only if his judgment is final and not subject to review by other coaches.
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Cambridge
Daniel J. Hurley
Harvard
Edward Bowditch, Jr
Albany
N. Y
Bowditch
Yale
Young Corbett Ready To Face Hanlon In San Francisco
Betting favors the Denver lightweight as Young Corbett reaches 129 pounds and is declared fit for the title bout with Eddie Hanlon of San Francisco. Graney named referee, bettors put money on Corbett at 10 to 8 while both fighters completed morning roadwork and an afternoon gym session.
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San Francisco
Young Corbett
Denver
Eddie Hanlon
Corbett
Manson
Graney
Russia delays reply seen as conciliatory sign
Official circles in St. Petersburg say Russia is reviewing the disputed matters in response to Japan and delay is viewed as favorable. Immediate reply might have led to unfavourable deductions, though Russia believes its proposals are conciliatory and contain all concessions it can make. Alternatives may still be explored.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Japan
Negotiations May Favor Japan in Settlement Scheme
The article notes that a reconsideration could align more closely with Japan's wishes in parts of the general settlement scheme and that if such a course proves possible it would be gladly adopted.
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Japan
FEARS JAPANESE SWOOP OVER MANCHURIA DISCUSSED
Pekin December 28 Zden Fang secretary of foreign affairs visited Russian Minister Lessar seeking Russia’s plans on evacuating Manchuria. Lessar said weather and lack of barracks prevent evacuation now and warned negotiations with Japan make retreat dangerous. China prefers Russia retain control if settlements accept no further gains in Korea or Manchuria. Russian commander orders disarmament of Tartars. militiamen reportedly conceal arms.
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Russia
Japan
Manchuria
Foreign Office
China
Korea
Optimistic tones on Japan Russia tensions in Rome reports
Rome notices a hopeful forecast from Far West reports that a war between Japan and Russia is unlikely soon. Officials cite climate and Russia’s unpreparedness, while political circles expect U S policy to shape the crisis whether siding with Japan and Britain or staying neutral.
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Rome
Far West
Japan
Russia
United States
Great Britain
Tokyo approves emergency loan for Seoul Fusen railway
Tokio privy council approves cabinet issued emergency ordinance guaranteeing principal and interest of 10 000 000 gen de bentures to speed the Seoul Fusen railway with anticipated completion by year end. ordinance covers all possible military expenses for protection of the railway and other interests. If Russia does not modify its reply Japan may safeguard Korea, possibly without immediate war.
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Tokio
Privy Council
Seoul-Fusen
Russia
Japan
Korea
Russia Buys Beef in San Francisco to Supply 8 Million Pounds
The Bulletin reports Getz Brothers & Co contracted with the Russian government to supply 8,000,000 pounds of beef. They are pressing major western packing houses and have already placed a 1,000,000 pound order with Cudahy & Company for delivery in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
The
Bulletin
Getz Brothers & Company
Getz Brothers & Co
West
Cudahy & Company
McCall Chosen Leader Of Democratic Aldermen Caucus
New York Alderman James L. McCall was chosen as the next leader of the Democratic forces in the board of aldermen at a caucus in the aldermanic chamber attended by fifty seven Democrats with open doors. F J Skully was re-elected city clerk at 7000 dollars and former Assemblyman H T Oxford named sergeant at arms.
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New York
James L. McCall
Board of Aldermen
F. J. Skully
H. T. Oxford
New Fire Chief Selection Tied to Hayes Ruling
New York December 28 Justice Fitzgerald's supreme court decision allows Deputy Chief Binns to enter the civil service examination for promotion alongside Deputy Chiefs Kruger Aperin and Lillep, restraining Commissioner Sturgis from naming a successor to Ex Chief Purroy. The selection of a new New York fire chief will be left to Commissioner Hayes.
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New York
New York Fire Department
Hayes
Sturgis
Purroy
Justice Fitzgerald
Supreme Court
Binns
Kruger
Aperin
Lillep
Powell reports revolutions in San Domingo regions
Minister Powell dispatches from Washington describing multiple revolutions in San Domingo. He notes movements at Asua and Barahonda creating two revolutions and two provisional governments, one in the north and centre and one in the south, prompting heightened American interest.
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Washington
State Department
Powell
San Domingo
Asua
Barahonda
Turbulent Santo Domingo City Crisis Reported
Dec 22 and Dec 25 dispatches describe dual provisional governments in Santo Domingo with Gen Cellatier and Gen Moralez contending for control. US gunboat Newport remains small and stretched as tensions rise and foreign lives risked amid possible street fighting and defense preparations.
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Republic of Santo Domingo
Cellatier
Azva de Compostella
Barahona
Republic
Kingston
United States
Newport
Moralez
Council of Ministers
U. S
Powell
Associated Press
Republic of
Santo Domingo
Jiminez
Weston Aqueduct Set for Formal Opening Tomorrow
Weston Massachusetts December 28 the Weston Aqueduct with a capacity of 300000000 gallons a day will be formally opened by the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage board tomorrow. Commissioners and guests will traverse the aqueduct line in the morning and the water will be released at the head house near Sudbury bar. The Sudbury aqueduct completion gives three major water courses for the Metropolitan system alongside Cochituate and Sudbury aqueducts.
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Bostom
Weston
Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board
Sudbury Bar
Sudbury
Cochituate
Boston
Sudbury Aqueduct
Walker appeals for life of Auburn murderer
Dr Mary Walker writes Gov Odell seeking clemency for Frank White a young Black prisoner sentenced to die at Auburn tomorrow. Prison officials report White sane and claim his cell frenzy was sham. Governor Odell will not interfere with the execution.
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Albany
N. Y
Mary Walker
Guv. Odell
Frank White
Auburn Prison
Walker
Collins
White
Came His Way First Actor and Second Actors Exchange
In a brief two person exchange the first actor asserts eggs hold strength equal to a pound of meat. The second actor agrees noting this has long been his impression of eggs.
Court Martial Ordered After Iowa Magazine Explosion
Washington reports that Secretary Moody ordered a general court martial to convene January 5 at the New York navy yard. Otto Fries, gunner in charge, faces charges of failing to observe required precautions. Sergeant Brooks, leader of the marine guard, is charged with abandoning his post and taking his men to safety.
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Washington
Board of Naval Officers
Iowa
N. Y
Moody
New York Navy Yard
Otto Fries
Brooks
Marine Guard
Fries
Winthrop Yacht Club House Burns Down
Winthrop, Dec 28 The Winthrop Yacht club clubhouse was totally burned tonight with an estimated loss of 20000 dollars. Several nearby cottages and residences were scorched but only slight injuries reported. A planned evening party may have been interrupted by a stove overheating during warming preparations. Destroyed items include sixty eight rowboats and yacht tenders, many spars and riggings, and over 100 sails.
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Winthrop
Winthrop Yacht Club
Mrs Alexander Sullivan Dies After Stroke at 56
Chicago December 28 Mrs Alexander Sullivan renowned as an author and editorial writer in both sides of the Atlantic died today after a week long illness following a stroke. She contributed to the New York Sun during Charles A Dana's era and wrote editorials for the Chicago Times in Wilbur F Storey days. Until her last illness she was an editorial writer for the Chicago Chronicle.
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Chicago
Alexander Sullivan
Charles A. Dana
New York Sun
Chicago Times
Wilbur F. Storey
Sailor Lost After Huge Sea Washes Man From Deck
Norfolk Va Dec 28 John Burton of Irvington Va mate of schooner Colombia washed from deck by a giant sea and lost near Hog Island. The colored cook nearly froze and the crew endured extreme cold with no food all day Sunday.
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Norfolk
John Burton
Irvington
Colombia
Hog Island
Springfield Gains Brooklyn Pastor Amid Move to Mass
New York reports Rev. Mark A. Denman, pastor of the Twentieth Street Reformed Church in Brooklyn, has resigned to become pastor of the Memorial Congregational Church in Springfield Massachusetts.
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New York
Mark A. Denman
Tw Street Reformed Church
Broc A
Springfield
Mass
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