08 Mar 1905
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Newspaper
Perth Amboy Evening News
Location
Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1905
Page
1
The report notes Doty of Eltingville rolling 206 to lead. Two runners up tied at 204 each: Birden Golddp of this city and S Moise of Gifford. Other bowlers chase the long shot for top totals in the $4.50 bowling ball event.
The Amarites announce a baseball squad to compete in city amateur circles this season with Bir den Golden as manager. The club aims to challenge the top local amateur teams and prove its mettle on the diamond.
Plans by the Perth Amboy Gan Club for another shoot at Florida Grove are under way. All members are expected to participate.
In New Orleans on March 8 chatter arose over the Western Jockey Club decision to enforce the outlaw rule against participants from City Park. The card featured Cracking racing with Florentine Telescope Brush Up among winners. Carthage won first in the opening race with Granda, La Gloria second. Other winners included John Lyle Terre Brushton Willie Newcomb Low Cut and Dr Kammerer Florentine Tele scope Hemlock Glad Smile Sid Silver Governor Sayres Rondelay Morris Volmer Erbe Walsh won on a foul. In Chelsea Jimmy Walsh defeated Tommy Feltz on a foul after a 15 round 117 pound bout halted in the eleventh by Ref Crowley. Uncle Henry surprised bookies by winning the first race at 20 to 1 at Oaklawn where two other winners Angelita and Henchman prevailed as the track rode heavy.
Sir Andrew Clarke cautions against the growing American practice of using digestive pills after meals. He argues stomach remedies cannot replace natural digestion, urging removal of irritation in the stomach and intestines. The Mi-o-na tablet is promoted as the cure, with money-back durability if unsatisfied.
Wrestling champion Frank Gotch dominated Frank Burns of Canton and Eddie Conley of Cleveland, securing six straight falls in under half an hour in Canton, Ohio. Conley and Burns fell in time listings ranging from 27 seconds to 5 minutes 50 seconds. A rematch between Frank Gotch and Frank Gotch—note: actually Frank Gotel—was announced for Madison Square Garden March 16, to decide two-out-of-three with a $1,000 side bet. Paul Pons, the tall Greek-Roman wrestler, died in Paris. he had earlier influenced American wrestling scenes. Ton Sharkey and Lio Pardello, Brooklyn, prepare for a heavyweight bout promising a grueling display, with Pardello agreeing to throw Sharkey twice in an hour.
Cornell distance ace D. Munson has left campus due to pink eye and returned to Rochester. He may miss the New York Athletic Club events in New York next Tuesday as a result of the illness.
Boxing excitement builds as Tommy Murphy, the clever Harlem bantamweight, is set to meet Hughey McGovern of Brooklyn on or near April 15 at the National Athletic Club. Weight to be decided, likely 120 pounds at 9 pm. This will be their second clash after a close first bout. A special train will ferry fans to the scene. In San Francisco, Munro led six-race card with four favorites winning and upsets in the long distance and fifth race as Armro beat Cook.
New Orleans crowds enjoyed Carnival with fine weather as Comus showcased twenty floats retelling the search for the lost Pleiad. Comus ball at the French Opera House drew national leaders while a Washington Artillery hall reception became an imperial palace. Miss Hazel Ellis was chosen as carnival queen amid festive events.
Mrs. Sarah Coates of 72 Guildenstreet New Brunswick New Jersey reports long lasting relief from backache after using Doan's Kidney Pills She says her back was sore and limp until the pills began to work and she was cured She praises Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as US agents and urges readers to ask local druggists for Doan's Pills.
Phil King, famed Princeton star and former Wisconsin coach, is unanimously elected to lead the Badger eleven in 1966. Committee backing and player support hinge on his deep knowledge of Wisconsin, its athletics and student life, with King’s recent study of Yale Princeton and Harvard attack play expected to aid a swift return to prominence.
Lehigh Valley Railroad offers $50 one way Colonist tickets from February 28 to May 11 to destinations in California Oregon and Washington. Also lists low fares to other locations with booking through Lehigh Valley Agent 119 Smith St Chicago. Elijah Has Cancer report from Zion City Chicago March 7 notes Dowie’s illness and possible southern residence. Advertise in the News.
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