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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1903
Page
3
The second trial spin between Shamrock III and Shamrock I took place this afternoon under a northwesterly wind. The challenger started tender but stiffened as the breeze built, riding the waves with comfort and gaining a mile or more on the rival over a seven mile reach.
Sir Thomas Lipton presented a souvenir brooch to the Countess of Shaftesbury during the christening ceremony of the new cup. The event marked a notable social moment as Lipton symbolically celebrated the venture with a personal gift to the Countess.
The piece features the Shamrock III flags and the Royal Ulster Yacht Club ensign, with a central shamrock supported by the III. The brooch is crafted by Sir John Bennett and is limited in edition.
Miss Nora Iselin daughter of C Oliver Iselin will christen the cup defender Reliance at Aiken Hopelands. She is about 17 and with her family recently back from Europe. The Iselin name is linked to America's Cup victories and supporters hope for a similar outcome with Reliance.
Macon Ga April 1 Tomorrow is get away day with the Boston Americans as they head north for the pennant chase. At 6 tomorrow night Jimmy Burns is slated to pitch with the pennant in sight.
Collins and his men prepare for a first stop in Atlanta to face the Southern league team Athletics as they chase the pennant. He states his squad is in great shape and they are hitting the ball hard ahead of the season opener.
Al Buckenberger and his Boston team arrived in Birmingham to challenge the local nine. The visitors show form but the Birmingham club hopes to win at least one game, with Bonner struggling at weight and Abbaticchio in practice though not yet equal to Herman Long at short.
The report covers signings and prospects including Bones Ely to San Francisco with $2500 and a $500 bonus, left-handed pitchers relying on speed and drops, the Chicago Nationals and White Sox cancelling their spring series, O’Leary being courted by Philadelphia to cover infield gaps, Comiskey’s stance on George Davis, Jimmy Collins praising his team, Cronin leading McGraw’s pitchers in spring, Hickman captaining Cleveland in Lajoie’s absence, Delan leading White Stockings batting, Giants’ outfield strength with Browne Van Haltren and Mertes, Waddell heading a band in Jacksonville, Buckenberger predicting a Boston Nationals pennant, and local clubs Huron A. C. Cambridge and Victor A. A. Quincy seeking young teams for spring and summer games.
At the Eastern League annual meeting New York April 1 umpires selected Thomas B Kelly Daniel Shannon Thomas Brown and Ed Swartwood. Season begins April 30 and ends Sept 26 with Worcester Providence schedules listed across multiple road trips.
Yale defeats Tufts College 4 to 3 in a tight intercollegiate baseball game at Yale Field. Yale 6 hits to Tufts 11, numerous baserunning errors by Yale and Tufts both hurt by miscues. Westcott Bowman Winslow pitched for Yale with Clay and O’Brien catching for Tufts.
Princeton won 11 to 2 against Trinity. Freshman right fielder Bard starred with a two base hit and three singles. Scores from other games include Lehigh 6 Penn State 1 and Virginia 3 Pennsylvania 1.
The Riverside Boat Club hosts a national amateur boxing championship at Union Hall Cambridge promising up to twenty bouts. Audiences expect top amateurs from Boston New York and beyond with heavyweights Gabriania Payne and McArthur among entrants while local favorites Brignolia Hayes and Bryson vie for titles tonight.
Mrs Terry McGovern, a fervent supporter, reacted with tears and disbelief as her husband Terry McGovern was knocked out in the 11th round by Corbett in New York. She had bet heavily on his victory, citing better recent form in Philadelphia and insisting he remained the stronger fighter up to the stoppage.
At the Boston Athletic Association courts the American court tennis championship began with O S Campbell of New York defeating A Potter of Boston in three sets after Potter won the first. In the afternoon C E Sands of New York beat L M Stockton of Boston.
Willie Schumacher defends bantam title chances tonight versus Petsey McKenna at the Essex Club with Jimmy Walsh looming for a possible rematch. Noah Verry, Jimmy Stone, Young Brooks, Kid Tirrell, Young Jeffries, and Kid Hessell headline curtain-raising bouts, while Chester Goodwin faces Matty Baldwin in Lawrence as Clark’s two wins over Stone are noted.
In the Wakefield armory crowd enjoyed a basketball game where the Cambridge Independents defeated the local team 28 to 13. The program also featured several wrestling matches with active participation from both sides and referee Ronan considered pulling some players but did not.
Towanda dominated the Mystic Valley Candle Pin league at its own alleys in Woburn beating Highland Club of Melrose 1266 to 1228. Brown led individual scoring with 100 and 274 for best single and three-string totals.
Three hundred Harvard men trembled in Sevel 11 as an April fool joke staged a huge rough house during Charles Townsend Copeland's lecture on Addison and Steele. Copeland, a popular instructor, was jollied from start to finish by the prank.
Judge Almy of the Cambridge District Court states he sees no offense in a quiet late night card game on Sunday. Several men charged with gambling on the Lord's day had their cases placed on file after his remarks.
Ten thousand coal miners in Indiana refused to go to work as talks with operators proceed. John Mitchell and a miners committee will meet Chicago representatives tonight, with a settlement anticipated.
Medical authorities across the country including Dr. C. F. Beard and others endorse the Whetzel system as a cure for asthma. The program claims to eradicate the germ of the disease and render patients free from attacks. Free test courses are offered to applicants who describe their case and provide two other asthma sufferers' names. Request booklet and details in writing.
Dr Frank Whetzel promotes Palmo Tablets as a nerve tonic promising soothing relief from fretfulness and sleep disruption. Each box 50 cents. six boxes with guarantee five dollars. free booklet. Available at Walker-Rintels Drug Co and several Boston area pharmacies.
Nearly 1182 entries from exhibitors including Thomas W. Lawson Eben D Jordan and many women lead a record Boston Horse Show lineup. Notables Reginald Vanderbilt J Malcolm Forbes Winston Churchill and George E Warner appear among buyers and riders with entries spanning Boston New York and surrounding towns.
A long list of individuals and firms from Boston New York Philadelphia Toronto and other cities appears in a circular or notice. Names include J H Coulter F A C Hill Mrs Charles Dennee Alfred Vanderbilt Augustus Hemenway Jr and many others linked to clubs farms and firms.
Charley Daly, Harvard and West Point star quarterback, plans to sit out this season removing a source of dispute amid West Point Annapolis controversy. Daly cites five years of intercollegiate play and his duty to allow lesser rivals a chance despite expected academy protest.
An open handicap athletic meeting is set for Monday April 20 at 3 p m in North End Park off Commercial street as part of the North End celebration. Entries close Friday April 17 with Frank McGrath 33 McLean street Boston. Registration should be sent to J Frank Facey 36 Prospect street Cambridge. Two prizes per event. Events include 100 yards 440 yards 180 yards 1 mile run and running high jump plus an open team race. Blanks available at Charlesbank gymnasium.
Charley Haghey of Lowell defeated Jack McCormack of Philadelphia by decision after ten rounds at the Tammany Social and Athletic Club last night.
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