Local offer ups $20,000 for Corbett vs Mitchell
News of a proposed $20,000 side bet for a Corbett Mitchell championship, plus coverage of Guttenberg races and a lively round of boxing and swimming gossip. The piece cites manager Good at the Natatorium and comments from John Hagerty and James L McCusker about a possible international short-distance swimming match in Pittsburg with gate split plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manager Goodin
Natatorium
James L. McCusker
United States
Everett
Mass
McCusker
John Haggerty
England
Pittsburg
Aoy Place
McCunker
Manhattan
Ewima
Natatorium Swimming Contests Draw Large Crowd
Last night at the Natatorium Bert Price won the handicap contest with two seconds lead. J. T Taylor finished second while Profs. Fox and McEwan gave entertaining exhibitions of natatorial skill. Taylor’s team won the relay by a slim margin as about 100 spectators attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natatorium
Bert Price
J. T Taylor
Profs. Fox
McEwan
J. T. Taylor
Hoyt backs James Corbett for big fight against Mitchell
Charles H. Hoyt, famed author and sporting supporter, announced he would back James J. Corbett with 10000, 15000, or 20000 to fight Charles Mitchell. He said Corbett could defeat Mitchell and that backing would be worth paying to see Mitchell lose. Hoyt plans to leave for Boston tomorrow and cites The Pittsburg Dispatch for pointers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Hoyt
Texas
Mr. Hoyt
Corbett
James J. Corbett
Charles Mitchell
Mitchell
Leasons
Hoyt
Dick Barge
Boston
McCaffrey and Donovan Talk of Big Purse Fight
Boxing instructors Dominick McCaffrey and Mike Donovan may meet after a three round sparring exhibition at Madison Square Garden on December 17. McCaffrey seeks a long bout for the largest purse offered by any club with winner takes all, pending the NY Athletic Club’s stance. The possible bout could draw an unprecedented crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dominick McCaffrey
Mike Donovan
Madison Square Garden
McCaffrey
Manhattan Athletic Club
Donovan
New York Athletic Club
Smiths Reply Sets Terms for Choynski Fight Challenge
The Denver man declares in a letter to Tax District that he never challenged Choynski and disputes a $3000 aside or club payment. He promises a $852 deposit to fight Goddard if challenged and aims to box Choynski when he arrives. He invites a capable opponent to take on the bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Choynski
Goddard
Tus Fusearon
Cetpla
Pennsylvania
United States
M Auliffe's Ultimatum on Burges and Foreign Fights
New York dispatch reports Jack McAuliffe declares he will not grant weight to Burges or any foreign fighter. He cites Jack Dempsey's lesson about weight and says he may not sign to fight a rival who towers over him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burge
New York
Jack McAuliffe
Burges
Jack Dempsey
Corbett
Peter Jackson
No man fears Burge after Mc Auliffe learns of sprinter fighter
A bystander recalls that since Mc Auliffe learned Burge was both a professional sprinter and fighter he grew afraid of him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAuliffle
Burge
Burge Seeks McAuliffe Fight At Lighter Weight
English boxer Dick Burge, after losing a $45,000 purse at Coney Island, asks Crescent Athletic Club or New Orleans for a McAuliffe bout. Noel replies the club will consider but won’t post $45,000. Burge says he can reach 133 pounds and is eager to fight. Dees offers a $10,000 forfeit or more to back the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostox
Mass
Den
Dick Burge
Coney Island Athletic Club
A. W Cooke
Crescent Athletic Club
New Orleans
McAuliffe
Noel
Boxing Club to Launch in New York With $3 Million Capital
Arthur T. Lumley reports an athletic club to be organized in New York with a capital of 3 million dollars to promote athletics and boxing. promoter James J. Coogan says purses will be offered for top class contests and a clubhouse arena for 8 000 spectators will be built near One Hundred and Fiftieth Street and Eighth Avenue. Lumley will manage the boxing contests and many New York business men are connected with the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arthur T. Lumley
James J. Coogan
Arthur Lumley
Daly the Winner in 28 Round Bout with McCarthy
Jim Daly of Philadelphia defeats Tom McCarthy of Dubois Pa after 28 lively rounds for a $2000 purse at the Buffalo Athletic Club. McCarthy, weakening after the fourteenth round, was knocked to the ropes and counted out as Daly fired rapid blows. Daly outweighed McCarthy and proved the stronger fighter with superior issuing power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brerato
Dee
Jim Daly
Philadelphia
Tom McCarthy
Dubois
Buffalo Athletic Club
MacCarthy
Daly
McCarthy
Fissimmons Hall Bout Date Shifted by New Orleans Club
New York reports the Fissimmons Hall fight scheduled before the Crescent City Athletic Club in New Orleans has moved from early April to March 8 due to Southern elections around April 5. The organizers fear low turnout and adjusted the meeting date to March 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fissimmons-Hall
Crescent City Athletic Club
New Orleans
Donahue Telegram Complaint Lands in Minneapolis Skating Scrutiny
In Minneapolis the Tribone reports Gus Walton, Donahue's backer, sent a telegram about a forfeit dated December 31 and cites unsportsmanlike actions by the Normania Skating Club as the issue. Joe Donahue is unlikely to face a match with any skater currently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Mixx
Joe Donahue
Tribone
Gus Walton
Donahue
Taleas
Walton
Normania Skating Club
Outsiders win most races at Guttenberg ERace Track
An awful day for locals as outsiders win nearly all events at Guttenberg ERace Track. Purse races include six-furlong sprints and a one mile event with bets on Brussels Major B Bob Arthur and Annie W among numerous entries. time records cited and multiple horses listed with finish orders and betting odds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gurrex Bero
Brussels
Snedeker
Mayor B
Flynn
Bob Arthur
H. Penny
Annie W Wi
Adalgian
Caracous
Paradise Lid
Quibbler
Major B
Toland
Sandite
Annie W
Adnigisa
Carncour
Alarmer
Alice
Ketting
Simplicity
Fleika
Anna Bolle
Miss Annie
Faean
Elite
Tody Smith
Lettie Aye
Dto Allan Bane
To & Mollie Davia
Harry Alongo
Alrplant
St. James
Laurestan
Sto
Stabtown
Duke John
Stewart
Benjamin
Ron Voyage
Verplanck
Fieurette
Mucilage
Llland Eimstons
Imo
Autumin
Bon Voyage
Red Elm
Elmstone
Coeur de Leon
HL Penny
Leigh
Carnalite
J. Barrett
Culpepper
Eugenie
Pessimiat
Kindness Filly
Postmaid
Lillis
H.a Ts' Rtin
Sir George
Hagelhurst
Character
Johnny O’connor
Bess NeDuff
Hagelboret
Johnny O'Connor
Guttenberg Race Pools Reported From Louisville
Listed are last night’s pool results for tomorrow’s Guttenberg races in four and a half to mile events. Details include horse names, weights, and various betting odds or amounts on entries such as Glaucus Trophy Pruncy Oliver Twist Naboolish Kitty N Frisco Zarilla filly Avolla Lady Ballard Veration Rose Dance Musholin Ethel Pool Nattie Hamilton Laurenaka Carnous Clothe Annis Elizabeth Greenwich and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Guttenberg
Glaucus
Trophy
Pruncy
Oliver Twist
Naboolish
Annie 'S
Kitty N
Frisco
Zarilla
Avolla
Lady Ballard
Rose Dance
Lasetta
Musholn
Nattie Hamilton
Ethel Pool
Laurenaka
Bet
Carnous
Bob Sutherland
Mamle B
Olive
Clothe Annis Elizabeth
Coldstream
Ndle
Bob Arthur
Bells D
Ushers
Greenwich
Racing Form Fragment Shows Minor Thoroughbred Odds
Fragmentary betting list notes horses such as Mabellin Kirkover Panway and Sandowns in a one mile race with assorted prices and entries like Gold Dollar Prince Howard and Sweethread. Notes a selling race and miscellaneous odds per horse with several uncertain names and figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabellin
Kirkover
Panway
Sandowns
Elgot
Riot
Prince Howard
Centess
Sweethread
Lylark
Brasels
Dr. Helmuth
Belle
Rightaway
Julin L
Deceitful
Wealthy syndicate plans new New York athletic club
A rich group of sporting men plans to start an athletic club near New York to rival Coney Island Crescent and Olympic clubs. The club aims to promote legitimate sports including boxing and hopes to secure the McAuliffe Borge match by offering high purses for the contest tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coney Island
Dean
New York
Crescent
Olympic
Reed Wins The Tournament In Erie Checkers Match
James B. Reed of Pittsburgh defeated William Webster of Erie in 20 games, the contests averaging an hour each. Reed won key rounds including Bristol and Dyke sequences while attracting wide attention. The result boosts Chicago as favored for the 1893 National Association of Amateur Caramen regatta with pledges and bids from Detroit Baltimore and Saratoga also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Erie
Este
James B. Reed
Pittsburg
William Webster
Switcher
Bristol
Reed
Laird and Lady
Kelso Exchange
Ayershire Lassie
Kelso
National Association of Amateur Caramen
Chicago
DeWitt C. Cregier, Jr
Iroquois Best Club
Citizens’ Committee
Detroit
Baltimore
Regatts
Saratoga
Beav er Falls Gun Club to Host Unique Bird Trap Tournament
The Beaver Falls Gun Club at Geneva Park plans a shooting tournament next Monday with sweepstakes matches. Traps will release English sparrows and blue rocks. Shooters from Pittsburg and Eastern Ohio have entered, adding regional contest strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braver FalLs
Beaver Falls
General Sporting Notes and Local Athletic Buzz
Swinyuve plans a big boom as Jove CuormsEt and Bob Fitesimmons visit this week. Ju n y Reep enjoys easy times in a hacker somteer as Eric. Cho Choynsk! stops Fergusoe and Mike Boden in short er. Warmer weather promises football games in the near future. Quarrensack Rooxkwatres receives a sword for best all round play this season. Hanover athletes debate Hinkey as captain. Frank Butterworth may not be the man. Joan Barnes selects Phenix Athletic Club at St Paul. W. C. Lawson surfaces in New South Wales with a desertion tale. Roger Conwen warns Harry Wright of a heaving match if the pitcher returns. Cambell versus Ernst in an eight round bout slated in New York. Ernst considered the harder hitter. Saxpy Grisworp mocks Jack Crooks for declining the Northern Pacific presidency and sticking with the Browns. Carraix Pitt interview in Washington on captaincy at Princeton. Vincent and Trenton candidates discussed. Princeton favored tri league with Harvard and Yale. Weslayan pace too hot. Penn and Princeton may play if tri league forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swiuyive
Jove CuormsEt
Bob Fitesimmons
Jiuny Reep
Ahacker
Eric
Cho Choynsk
Vaa Fergusoe
Mike Boden
Quarrensack Rooxkwatres
Annapolix
Yair
Hinkey
Frank Butterworth
Joan
England
New South Wales
Roger Conwen
Harry Wright
Ore
Walter Cambell
Philadelphia
Billy Ernst
New York
Ernst
Saxpy Grisworp
Jack Crooks
Northern Pacific Railroad
Browns
Carraix Pitt
Kiva
Washington
Princeton
Vincent
Trenton
Heeler
King
Harvard
Yale
Wesleyan
University of Pennsylvania
Fire records of multiple blazes raise arson suspicions
The fire report lists losses in several cities including Zug s mill shop and Read Craig s warehouse with totals up to 100000. Incendiarism is suspected in multiple cases as investigators probe explosions in Allentown and a theater fire at Palmer s Theater with a suspect seen fleeing and arrested after evidence of arson in an office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirteenth
Etna
Carpenter and Stern
Zug’s
Quebec
Read & Craig
A. B. Dupin
Wudteunts Biseate
Disorderly conduct and assault cases heard by local aldermen
Multiple defendants faced charges in city proceedings. Sapre AnpEnson and Grongt AyToL were in Alderman courts for disorderly conduct and aggravated assault with hearings set. Jacon Daum and Guxas Monmareo appeared on larceny and assault charges awaiting March term. Other cases mentioned include watch theft and related bail/default details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sapre Anpenson
Cahill
M. Boyd
Guxas Monmareo
John Roe
Alderman Richards
Mustrango
Roe
Jacon Daum
Inspector McLaughlin
Oakland
1Yndman
J. H. O'Donnell
Daum
Cycling the World Aboard Bicycles Reach China and Mount Ararat
L L Bachtleben of Alton and T G Allen of Ferguson report a world bicycle tour finishing at Mount Ararat and spanning stops from Vancouver to New York, across the British Isles, through France Italy Greece Turkey and Persia to China. They describe the ascent of Mount Ararat, travel by camel paths, studious months in Tashkent, and crossing the Gobi with passes from the Chinese minister in London. They proceeded to Shanghai and Nagasaki before returning home possible via Southern California if conditions allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Dew
W. L Bachtleben
Alton
Ill
Thomas G. Allen
Ferguson
Vancouver
B. C
Washington University
St. Louis
Washington
New York
Liverpool
British Isles
Thenes
France
Rouen
Paris
Chartiers
Peritoirs
Bordeaux
Marseille
Riviera
Mediterranean
Genoa
Rome
Milan
Italy
Athens
Constantinople
Asia
Mount
Ararat
Sochtleben
Bayazid
Turkey
Persia
Teheran
Tashkand
Turkestan
Afghanistan
Venice
China
London
Kouldje
Armose
Gobi Desert
Hami
Suchchan
Great Wall
Lanchow
Singan
Pingyan
Tayuan
Peking
Shanghai
Japan
Nagasaki
Kobe
Yokohama
Sschtleben
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Rail charter granted for new Point Pleasant line in West Virginia
The Secretary of State approves a charter for the Point Pleasant Buckhannon and Ligeres Railroad Company. The route starts at Bellington in Barbour county and runs through Barbour Upshur Lewis Braxton Gilmer Calhoun Rosa Jackson to Point Pleasant. A separate note reports a Chicago syndicate buying Alton street lines to feed the Chicago Burlington & Quincy in the St Louis Alton traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. Va
Secretary of State
Point Pleasant
Buckhannon
St. Louis
Eastern
Chicago, Burlington & Guibey Railroad
Alton
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
St. Louis-Alton
Health Board Holds Special Meeting Over Smallpox
Arron December 29 a special Health Board meeting was held to curb smallpox as two millmen were sent to the pest house amid fears of further contagion in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arron
Health Board
Road congress in session aims to boost district roads
Evansville Indiana December 29 road congress of the First district of Indians meets in session to secure legislation for better road improvements and state financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Evansville, Inn
Congress of the
First District of Indians
Local News Briefs and Social Highlights Staged Around Pittsburgh
Wonk on the Citizens electric branch to Wilkinsburg moves slowly due to cold. Alderman LusLiz of the Seventeenth ward to host his eleventh annual reception at his office next Monday. Tax T J Morley Republican Club to hold a reception and concert next Friday at No 19 South Nineteenth Street. Hebrew Democratic Association opens headquarters at Duquesne College building. Mrs Lee of Richmond asks authorities to watch for her daughter Mary Ann age 15 who eloped with Albert a married man from Manoaner Hitspon. Man hurt by lamp explosion in Plummer alley hospitalized. Mrs Hilton in serious condition. Ladies sewing society gathering at A M E Church in Hazelwood with oyster supper benefiting the church. Pittsburg Commandery Knights Templar No 1 to host reception at Mon on mos House Tuesday for Sir Knights and ladies. Riccard Cresoto injured at Westinghouse airbrake works on Liberty Avenue near Twenty Fifth Street. taken to West Penn Hospital. Diebold is married and lives on Brereton Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Electric
Wilkinsburg
LusLiz
Seventeenth
Mary Ann
Elbert
Hitspon
Plummer Alley
West Penn Hospital
Charoeh
Hazelwood
Ladies’ Sewing Society
Pittsburg
Knights Templar No
Mononmos House
Ocean Steamship Arrivals Reported for New York
Arrivals list ships from Hamburg Fastnet and other ports to New York. The report notes steamer movements and port entries with names obscured in damaged OCR data. Strong entities include New York and Hamburg as origin points.
Weather forecast and meteorological notes across regions
The report describes wind arrows and pressure patterns, with isotherms and weather symbols. It notes western Pennsylvania West Virginia and Ohio under fair skies with south winds and warming. It mentions a trough from North Dakota to Western Texas and variable temperatures across Atlantic states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Lake
Plateau
Rocky Mountain
South Atlantic
Montana
North Dakota
Texas
Colorado
Seven alleged murderers to be tried in January
TALSTATE BREVITIES reports that in Wasumotox Pennsylvania seven men accused of murder will face trial in January. Other briefs note a wholesale fruit dealer’s assignment in Younestown, a $100000 fuel gas company formed in Gueexsacra, and the Eagle editor Folkman still in prison with his wife editing. A Wheeler Furnace pig iron order fills local yards, a fatal suicide in Wakre Hayes follows rent trouble, a bridge dispute on Usiewrows, embezzlement accusation against a Pittsburg grocer in Younsgrows, and a McCready poisoning theory tied to gas fumes under a house in Wasursotox. Landlord Kramer reports Dixey Company debt and abandoned trunks in New Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasumotox
Younestown
Nicholas Chekary
Gueexsacra
Ettwoop
Folkman
the Eagle
Wheeler Furnace Company
Srumareip
James Buford
Wakre Hayes
Samuel Evans
Evans
Old Bridge Company
Connellsville
New Haven
Yough River
William Patterson
Pittsburg
Patterson
Wasursotox
McCready
Beaver Falls
Youngstown
Kramer
River News and Notes From Paurensuves West Virginia
Telegraph report from Paurensuves West Virginia dated December 20 notes prolonged frosts freezing the Ohio River likely to stay closed for weeks. Boat owners Andra Ben Hur and others withdraw crews, harvests for next season begin, Little Kanawha frozen solid bank to bank, winter river conditions hinder navigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paurensuves
W. VA
Ohio
Ben Hur
Louisville Items Report Incomplete Weather Note
Louisville items note dull business and clear colder weather. A dated, garbled line mentions Milver falling six inches on the falls and six feet seven inches in the canal with an unclear remark about a departure notification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Milver
Fur Clocionati
People Coming and Going In Pittsburgh
Brief notes list visitors and residents in Pittsburgh hotels and area towns. Names include M Acheson of Washington PA administrator Rae estate, McSweeney of Oil City, Dick Quay and sister of Rae, BR M Jacobs of Eiseneviils, T F Bligh of Washington, John Welton of vinmaeiliie, Gee Magee and Recorder Von Bornhorst, D G Clark of New Castle, J F Critchfield of Louisville, P J Loftus and P Lowe of Youngstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. ©. Acheson
Washington, Pa
Rae Ees
Pittsburg
McSweeney
Oil City
Dick Quay
Ees Pa
Hotel Duquesne Yeste
BR. M. Jacobs
Eiseneviils
Anderson
T. F. Bligh
Monongahela
John Welton
Vinmaeiliie
Bradford
Gee Magee
Recorder von Bornhorst
D. G Clark
New Castle
Monongahela House
J. F. Critchfield
Louisville
Newell's Hotel
P. J. Loftus
P. Lowe
Youngston
Weather gauge report fragment from river observations
Upper Gauges Show WaRren River at 0.6 foot with cloudy air. Mograntons River is frozen at 0 and BrOWNSVILLE River stands at 4 feet 9 inches with clear skies and a thermometer reading 4 at 5 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WaRren—River
Udy
U. Brownsville
River conditions and crew licenses noted in Wheeling report
River levels show 12.9 feet and falling at Wheeling with ice and cold near Duff's Station. Captains Jacon Castle and Jane Longwall renewed licenses. Congo and other barges tied up at various locations due to ice. Brown’s Island gorge blocks Keystone State. multiple mines operating with full crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Stony Hill
Greenfield
Brown & Sons
Retate
Eee Congo
Stenbanville
Brown's Island
Andes
Lizzie Ber
Parkersty
Amusing Farces Return to the Alvin Next Week
The return engagement of Mr Wilkinson s Widows with Charles Frohman s company promises hearty laughs as a husband hides a wild past from his wife. A New Year s extra matinee is planned at the Alvin alongside a revised Parlor Match at Dequesne Theater featuring Evans Hoey and a European inspired lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin
Mr. Wilkinson
Namoat
Charles Frohman
Mears
Evans
Hoey
Europe
Mr. Hoey
Minnie French
Helen Douglas
Pittsburghers Registered At New York Hotels
The list records Pittsburgh residents staying at New York hotels on December 29. Names include W. F. Barr at Hoffman House H. M. Bennett at Marlborough and others at Metropolitan Windsor Astor House and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
W. F. Barr
Hoffman House
H. M. Bennett
Marlborough
Rene
Om Thornton
Metropolitan
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Haggerty
Aly
Will
Mr. Host
James
Smith
Denver
M’auliffe
McAuliff v
Mr. Coogan
Day
Jacksons
J. Jackson
Lackson & Bro
Frank Ives
Allentown
Ed Sheffner
Marshalltown
True High School
Chemsical
New_York
Palmer
Thomas & Eckerson
Thirtieth Street
Grongt Aytol
Equire Saltzman
Braddock
Alle Ochserhuy
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Mans
Buccop
Cycling the World
Traverling
West Virginia Railroad
Akron
Riccard Cresoto
Westinghthouse Airbrake Works
Liberty Avenue
Twenty-fifth Street
Diebold
Brereton Avenue
Hooky A
York
Brow Head
Myers Voce
Hmmburg
Fastnet
Maire Denver
Elpaso
Brigteant
Nagy
Ation
Privaturo
Weather Bureau
Datomeren
La.w
A. W
Tewrenatone
Moore
Aighest
Akles
Arom
Lous
Oeett Barrys
Psen Ee
River News and Notes
Wheeling
Duff
Davis Island
Curtain Jom Braw
Orst
Teitaps
Janes G. Longwall
Alva Vorgtley
Cloci
Coal City
Cables Eddy
U. S
Liberty St
Star Corner
Remington Bros
Pretssure
Koehler’s
Sixth Street
Show Dispatch
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