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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1896
Page
9
The piece surveys James J. Sullivan and Bob Fitzsimmons, comparing fighting styles and strengths. It notes Sullivan’s raw power and endurance versus Fitzsimmons’ craft, strategy, and timing. It discusses potential future matchups with Corbett, Maher, Hall, and others, and quotes observers on the Maher knockout and plans to rest Maher.
Fitzsimmons declares Maher superior to Slavin, Choynski, Ed Smith, and other top heavyweights, proposing a title bout between Maher and Corbett with the winner facing him. He claims he will fight the winner for the championship of Ireland.
George E. Smith known as Pittsburg Phil tours Pittsburg en route to New York and then England. He denies losing money at San Francisco and says he made profits on a single day of play. He plans to test betting in England with three wealthy New Yorkers and may stay for years if the play suits him. Edward Tier ends his betting role, joining a St Louis bookmaker writing for now. William Smith may join his brother Hoagland to study English training methods.
Markle representative Te S Dowd said the Hazleton and Reading clubs may be handed to an association as the Markle interests seek buyers. Markle offers inducements including park use and transportation, with Milli gan salary costs covered, in hopes of keeping or moving the franchise to another town. Harrisburg is seen as a likely eighth club, with Pottsville and Shamokin bidding.
Ed Corrigan declared off the $25 000 Chicago Derby of 1896 with 274 entries. This leaves Hawthorne to host the Chicago Forturidhes of 1897 and 1898 as Hawthorne's only two stakes events.
In Hazleton on March 2 preparations proceed to form the Middle Coal Fields Hose Ball league. Teams expected include Hazleton Pioneers Drifton McAdoo Latimer Harwood Jeanesville and Freeland with final arrangements due next week.
The piece covers Choyneki ready to meet Maher and Dixon’s featherweight standing, with comments from Corbett Fitzsimmons and Maher. It reports New York boxing men and Roman Catholic Calvary Cemetery wrangling over relocating Jack Dempsey’s grave and plans for a nonpareil statue.
The article reports rumors of a proposed rival cycle race track near a popular summer resort, likely at Coney Island or West Brighton, offering 25 cent and up pricing to attract riders. Promoters expect amateur and select pro events, arguing Manhattan Beach is too exclusive and costly, while promising easy access and better management.
The West Side wheelmen urge paving on Robinson street and celebrate a robust bicycle season. Riders like Joseph Chapman, Ian Slowe, Donnie, and Chick Coleman drive training and racing plans with strong Green Ridge and Scranton clubs eyeing upcoming events and a grand Decoration Day run to Port Jervis. The Penn gymnastic exhibition funds a new Scranton Bicycle Clubhouse expansion featuring pool, gym, lockers, and more.
List of spring race meeting dates across venues including Birmingham Birmingham March 16 to April 4 Little Rock March 24 to April 7 Newport April 2 to April 25 Memphis April 9 to April 25 Washington April 18 to May 2 Lexington April 27 to May ? Nashville April 27 to May 6 Louisville May 6 to May 14 St Louis May 9 Morria Park May 12 to June 2 Oakley May 1 to June 24 Gravesend June 4 to June ? Et Cetera June 2 to August 1 Jefferies Bay June 2 to June Us Milwaukee June 27 to June 4
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