Iselin Declares Reliance Safe to Defend America's Cup
New York April 3. Reliance owner C Oliver Iselin and Woodbury Kane inspect the yacht at Bristol R I and forecast Reliance will defend the cup. He praises Shamrock III but says Reliance is in perfect condition with no flaws and will be the best boat yet built to defend the trophy.
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New York
C. Oliver Iselin
Reliance
Iselin
Woodbury Kane
Bristol
Thomas Lipton
Reliance Underbody Work Advances on Launch Effort
Bristol April 3. The Reliance continues with underbody burnishing and has reached the bilges after a week of work. The aluminum deck is nearly finished though not yet extending to the bow area, leaving a final fitting stage to complete.
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Bristol, R. I
Vessel progress noted during overhaul and launch prep
The report describes a boat with a steel waterway railing, cork painted deck for footing, and a finished rudder plating praised as excellent. It notes likely launch without bowsprit due to limited space from overhaul, while bowspirit work remains at the collar and end and other tasks continue.
Shamrock Disappointing to English Yachtsmen
London April 3 The Times yacht ing correspondent reports disappointment as Shamrock struggles in running before the wind. The cup trials show leeward trail to be decisive and Shamrock’s downwind speed only barely superior to Shamrock II.
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Shamrock
London
the Times
Time allowance debated for Shamrock I trial races
London April 3 The time allowance for the Shamrock I in Solent trial races remains undecided. Provisional allowance is 10 minutes over 30 miles, but Captain Bevis says too little. Captain Neill aboard the Shamrock I seeks 15 minutes and estimates Shamrock III ahead by 10 to 15 minutes.
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London
Solent
Bevis
Neill
Baseball Notes on Prospects and Attendance Trends
The report covers prospects like Joseph Smart replacing Joe Gavin in Boston and Jimmy Collins predicting a record Huntington avenue crowd on April 20. It notes attendance figures from last year and comments from Hermann Long, Fred Clarke, and others on players, teams, and the upcoming season amidst optimistic activity in New York and Philadelphia.
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Joseph Smart
Joe Gavin
Boston
Jimmy Collins
Huntington Avenue
Will Harvey L. Southward
Cambridge
Brookline
South End
Dedham
Ganzel
Clarke Griffith
New York Telegram
van Haltren
Herman Long
Bostons
Clevelands
Piittsburgs
Siever
St. Louis
Lajoie
New Orleans
John T. Brush
New York
Frank Bancroft
Banny
Cincinnati
Fred Clarke
Tannehill
Chesbro
Vail
Kane
Wilhelm
Falkenberg
Bowerman
Mathewson
Padelphia
School Ball Season Opens in Cambridge Narrow Tie
The Cambridge High and Mechanic Arts High baseball opener ended 4 to 4 after a fast game. Flynn Strobel and Taylor starred for Mechanic Arts, while Church Taylor Grebenstein Davis and others played for Cambridge High in a tied interscholastic showdown.
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Cambridge
Cambridge High
Mechanic Arts High
Flynn
Strobel
Taylor
Hinchley
S. S
Tracy
Cleary
Miller
Letterhand
Hall
Winchester
Brockland
Cambridge High—Church
Grebenstein
Davis
Pierce
C. F
Lestrange
Cunningham
J. J
Bonner
Wood
Cc. H
Rules to Stop Rowdyism at Umpire Conference
At Old Point Comfort President Pulliam and National League umpires issued a strict reading of Rule 29. The pitcher must keep no foot behind the rubber and may take only one step to deliver the ball. The measure aims to curb rowdyism and ensure fair play.
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Washington
Pulliam
National League
Old Point Comfort
Baseball Rule Revisions Tighten Balking and Runner Interference
Officials adopt stricter interpretations on balking by batters, infielders interfering with runners, and a ban on taking first on a slowly delivered ball. Umpires will judge pace, and emphasis shifts to runners staying inside three foot lines toward first base.
Boston National team arrives in Memphis for games
The Boston National Bell team reached Memphis and will play the local Southern league club today and tomorrow. Manager A. C. Buckenberger stated the squad is in top condition and hitting well. New infielders Bonner and Abbaticechio join Herman Long on a strong infield, with outfield reinforced by William Lush.
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Memphis
Tenn
Boston National Bell
A. C. Buckenberger
Abbaticechio
Herman Long
William Lush
Lush
Boston
New Haven
Harvard Meets Maine on Soldiers Field in Baseball Debut
Harvard opens its baseball season at Soldiers Field against Maine with Kernan catching and Mareau ready as backup. Freshman Stephenson and Parker may see action behind the plate while Randall starts at first base and Coolidge settles at second. In the outfield Kernan and Daly patrol left, with Clarkson, Stillman, and Greenough in center and right field rotation.
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Harvard
Crimson
University of Maine
Soldiers Field
East
Kernan
Mareau
Stephenson
Newton High
Parker
Randall
Matthews
Carr
Hugh Kernan
Bob’ Kernan
Daly
Holton
Greenough
Clarkson
Stillman
Crimson Nine
No Baseball Team At Dedham High Seeks Track Focus
Dedham High School will not field a baseball team this spring. Charles C. O Connell is named captain and Bert Rogers manager of the track team. Planned events include an interclass meet on Saturday afternoon April 25 at Stone Park and dual track games with Wellesley High School May 30 at Riverside recreation grounds plus outdoor N E I S A A events.
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Dedham High School Athletic Association
Charles C. O'Connell
Bert Rogers
Stone Park
Dedham
Wellesley High School
Riverside Recreation Grounds
Harvard and foes clash on campus fields across New England
Harvard faces Maine at Soldiers Field while Brown meets Fordham at Fordham. Princeton hosts Tufts at Princeton and Pennsylvania plays Bucknell in Philadelphia. Boston University travels to Worcester to duel Holy Cross.
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Harvard
University of Maine
Soldiers Field
Brown
Fordham
Princeton
Tufts
U. of P
Bucknell
Philadelphia
Boston University
Holy Cross
Worcester
Lost on her Terry McGovern's mother $100 bet
The mother of boxer Terry McGovern said she sent $100 to New York to be placed at odds of 10 to 8 on her son. She reported the stake during a Brooklyn report dated April 3.
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Corbett
Hughy
Mrs. Kinney
Brooklyn
Terry McGovern
New York
Grifo Whips Stone in 10-Round Philadelphia Bout
Griffo of Philadelphia defeats Jim Stone in a clean 10 round bout at the Lenox Athletic Club with no rounds won by Stone. The only bright moment for Stone came in the final round as he attempted a rally. Preliminary results: Ned Maher and George Dart drew, Sam Langford and Bob Allen drew, Kid Terrill beat Young Hopp in three rounds.
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Young Griffo
Philadelphia
Jim Stone
Lenox Athletic Club
Stone
Griffo
Ned Maher
George Dart
Sam Langford
Bob Allen
Kid Terrill
Young Hopp
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