Independence Launch Delayed Amid Labor Shortage at Atlantic Works
Delays to the Independence launch extend by days or a week as Atlantic Works struggles to assemble enough riveters. Builders and designer Lawley race to keep work on track while other orders compete for manpower. Sir Thomas Lipton's representative J Barrie visits, eyeing the keel and overall design as plans for a Cape Cod steamer rental are explored.
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Lawley
Atlantic Works
Wley
Law
Herreshoff
Atson
Wid Barrie
Sir Thomas
J. Barrie
E Steamer
Cape Cod
Shamrock II May Join Hull-Mass Regatta in Boston
Boston yachtsmen await a decision on whether the Shamrock II will enter the September regatta in Hull Massachusetts. Sir Thomas Lipton’s team will be told of the invitation, with formal word expected early next week. Barrie and Clark discuss the entry while Lipton’s response remains undecided.
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Iit Shamrock II
Boston
Thomaston
Shamrock
Pton
New York
Lawson
all-Massachusetts
Barrie
Louis M. Clark
Hull-Massachusetts
A. A
Clark
Sir Thomas Upton
Hull-Massachutts Club
Arrie
Reatta
Mr. Lipton
Lipton
Bosn
King to See Trial Rages at the Isle of Wight
King Edward expected to witness the first trials between the Shamrocks at the Isle of Wight aboard Sir Thomas Lipton's yacht Brindisi. William Hite Jr the designer of Shamrock I will steer during the trials and Watson will helm Shamrock II, signaling a landmark royal interest in the contest.
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London
Mg Edward
le of Wight
Thomas Lipton
Wiliam Hite, Jr
Hamrock I
Watson
Amrock
Boxing Results From Pril Meeting at the B A A
Preliminary and semi final bouts were held with several matches decided across 110 and 120 and 125 pound classes. Winners included H H Ducheney L Graham F Dunham Rice A J Jarvis BE Garey W Randolph J Ryan G One K Jewett A McGuire and W Fy Melody. Final bouts set for Saturday evening April 20.
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Pril
HH. Ducheney
L. Graham
F. Dunham
J. L. Neil
Rice
W. Brooks
A. J. Jarvis
Bridge
W. Leonard
Somerse
BE. Garey
Chelsea
A. McGuire
Ston
F. Ammond
Charles
W. Fy. Melody
Mown
Riley
South
O Rourke Wins After Sullivan Foul Eject in Fall River Bout
In Fall River April 17 Charles Frourke of Boston defeated Twin Sullivan in the eighth round of a supposed twelve round fight. Sullivan hit floor from a stomach blow and a foul by a seconds man prompted a knockout ruling by referee Stanton Abbott. Police interference fears halted further bouts. club officers posted bonds for next Superior Court term.
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Fall River
Boxing Gossip Reveals Club Plots and Fights Amid Scandal
The Knickerbocker Athletic Club of Lowell treads carefully as President Desmond thwarts Boston pressure aimed at Sloan Gardner. Gardner roomed with Tommy Sullivan in a high stakes match while negating crooked letters in authority. Peter Jackson’s decline in Sydney signals fading glory and rumors of McCoy versus Chrisp longtime heavyweight duel surfaces.
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Conne
Knickerbocker Athletic Club
Lowell
Boston Tricketers
Billy Gardner
Tim Jahan
Desmond
Boston
Isoteric Club
Gardner
B. H. Benton
Sir
Knickerbocker Club
Ly Gardner
Tommy Sullivan
Boston Crooks
Callahan
My Sullivan
Con Desmond
Knickerbocker
A. C. Schnaon & Clochecy
Haverhill
Somerville
Sandy Ferguson
Chelsea
Charlies P. McCarthy
Ferguson
Philip Doyle
Sandy
Peter Jackson
Sydney
Aus
Peter
England
New York
Tom O’rourke
Kid McCoy
Geowms Chrisp
Dan Creedon
Billy Smith
Louisville
Dan
Billy
Rob Roy
Wrestling Tournament Sparks Local Interest in New England
The Lawrence Brockton Lynn and Boston wrestlers compete as eight contenders vie for ribbons and titles. Notable bouts feature Gibbons vs Butler, Reagan, Eldridge, Schack, Gilligan, Beakes, Reakes and Parker’s circle with late matches ahead. The program includes Gibbons versus Flying Dutchman and Eldridge versus Sawyer with key rematches scheduled tonight.
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Howard
Gibbons
Lawrence
Butler
Brockton
John Reagan
Roeber
Reagan
Dick Eldridge
Fall River
Sawyer
Marlboro
Ik Schack
Boston
Jim Gilligan
Gilligan
New England
Schack
Flying Dutchman
Bobby Reakes
Reakes
Buffalo
Harvey Parker
Mikelow
South Boston
Little
Yance
Young Sawyer
Bobby Beakes
Will Watson
B. H. Benton
Rob. Roy
Harvard Lacrosse Players Begin Training at Soldiers Field
Harvard lacrosse players start training on Soldiers Field. A varsity training table will host lacrosse players for the first time next Monday. Ten candidates compete for spots as the squad grows to about thirty two men.
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Harvard
Soldiers Field
Fire at Morris Barber Shop Rear Sparks Alarm
At 2 10 this morning a slight fire was found in a room at the rear of W F Morris barber shop on the second floor of a four story brick building located on 6 street. The incident prompted a quick call to the fire department and an on scene inspection to determine the cause and extent.
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W. F. Morris
Great Trotter Will Not Race Likely in Brighton Match
The Abbot and Crescens race at Brighton Beach is off. Crescens owner Mr Ketchum sent back contracts claiming misalignment with verbal agreement. NY Trotting Association official says a $12 000 purse was proposed for a best three of five and outlines implied guarantees and duties.
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Toleddo
Abbot
Crescens
Brighton Beach Track
Ketchum
New York
Creceus
Cincinnati
A. McCully
New York Trotting Association
George H. Ketchum
Cresceus
Creseceus
McCully
Mr. Ketchum
W.L. Marks
Scannell
Brighton Beach
Cresaceus
Jockey Fatally Thrown at Aqueduct Race
In the opening race at Aqueduct, Osman Digna caused a heavy fall on the far turn. Wilkerson, the horseboy, suffered a broken arm and a suspected skull fracture as doctors diagnosed the injuries.
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New York
Aqueduct
Osman Digna
Wilkerson
Umpire Instructions From National League President
President Nick Young issues strict directives to NL umpires. Abolishes illegal delivery rule and outlines enforcement of Rule 59 and Rule 68. Emphasizes discipline, prompt reporting, and proper on field conduct with mandatory neat blue uniforms.
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Washington
Nick Young
National League Today
National League
League
Harvard Defeats Trinity 12 to 0 in Lopsided Opener
Harvard's baseball team beat Trinity 12 to 0 in Durham on April 17. The Crimson showed solid fielding and timely hitting led by Story Stillman Reid Frantz, while Trinity offered little offensive resistance. Story batted for power with a three bagger and a single.
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Durham
N. C
Harvard Baseball
Trinity
Harvard Boys
University of Virginia
Harvard
Crimson Nine
Story
Reid
Frantz
Stillman
al Stillman
Trinity Baseball Shows Struggle Versus Harvard Residuals
Bill Reid chased the ball while Frantz kept up the batting form from the Virginia game. Trinity could not push a fourth man to third base and reached second only twice. A game is set for tomorrow against a Harvard squad still missing several players.
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Bill
Reid
Frantz
Virginia
Trinity
Harvard
Collins's Boston Team Practices in Charlottesville
In Charlottesville April 17 the Boston Americans split into two squads for practice. Manager Collins emphasizes batting and base running as veterans like Collins Stahl Dowd Freeman Criger show renewed speed. Young players Ferris Parent Jones also impress, with strong fielding from Freeman and Ferris. A planned practice game with the University of Virginia was cancelled by the college.
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Charlottesville
Collins
Stahl
Dowd
Freeman
Criger
Ferris
Parent
Jones
Hemphill
Colling
Tommy Dowd
University of Virginia
Collegians
Holy Cross Beats Trinity In Close Baseball Contest
Holy Cross College defeated Trinity 13 to 12 in a baseball game here today. Holy Cross had a 13 run tally with errors and hits listed, while Trinity managed 12 runs with scattered innings. Batteries were Noone and Noonan for Holy Cross and Doodrick and Henry for Trinity.
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Worcester
Holy Cross College
Realty
R. H. E. Holy Cross
Trinity
Noone
Noonan
Doodrick
Henry
Princeton Handles Lehigh In One-Sided College Baseball
Princeton defeated Lehigh 16 to 2 in an inning game. Final score reflects strong hitting by Princeton with Underhill Amell Green and Hamilton contributing offensively while Lehigh’s pitching and defense struggled. Umpire Charlie Young called the game.
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Princeton
Nor
Lehigh University
R. H. B. Penceton
Ener
Lehigh
Underhill
Amell
Green
Hamilton
Taylor and Penson
Charlie Young
Williams Defeated by Blackinton in Opening Weston Field Game
Williams lost 14 to 5 to Blackinton in the first game on the new Weston Field in Williams Town. Batteries were Burrell and Jones for Williams and Durfee, Bent, and Lawrence for Blackinton. Umpire Charles Ganzel. Time 2 hours 45 minutes.
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Williamstown
Agri
Williams
Blackinton
New Weston
Rreen Ae Williams
Burrell and Jones
Durfee
Bent
Lawrence
Charles Ganzel
Toronto Beats Brooklyn In String of Ties
In Brooklyn on April 17 the Eastern League Toronto group defeated the National League Brooklyn club 6 to 6 in a curious game. Toronto scored 6 runs on 6 hits and 0 errors while Brooklyn made 6 runs on 6 hits with 0 errors. Battery pairing included Altrock Bemis Kitson MoJames McGuire and Steelman for Brooklyn.
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New York
Brooklyn
Toronto
Altrock
Bemis
Kitson
MoJames
McGuire and
Steelman
Tufts Edges Wesleyan On Andrus Field 9–8
Wesleyan lost to Tufts on Andrus Field by 9 to 8. Garman took blows and lacked support. Batteries Garman and Inglis for Wesleyan. Perkins and Fish for Tufts.
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TUFTS
Wesleyan
Tad Olettown Cops
Andrus Field
Garman
R. H. E. TuFts
Garman and Inglis
Perkins and Fish
Dusty Miller Signs to Play for Toledo Team
TOLEDO O April 17 Charles B better known as Dusty Miller former right fielder of the Cincinnati baseball team today signed to play with the Toledo team of the Western Association.
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Toledo, O
Charles B
Dusty
Miller
Cincinnati
Toledo
Providence Eastern League Defeats Brown University in Lopsided Game
Providence Eastern League team defeated Brown University 56 to 1. Batteries-Corridon and McCauley joined Leland and Whittemore in the battery. Brown displayed effort but was outclassed by the stronger opponent.
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Providence
R. I
Brown University
R. H. BE
Brown
Seeee
Corridon
McCauley
Leland and
Yale Dominates Amherst 12 0 In Afternoon Baseball
Yale defeated Amherst 12 to 0 in New Haven on April 17. Yale pitchers Dunlevy held Amherst scoreless, while Yale batters hammered the ball, producing a wide margin of victory. Batter details show Yale offense overpowering Amherst throughout the game.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Amherst
Dunlevy
R. H. EB
Sharpe
Robertson
Hirsh
Dunlevy and
King
Georgetown Defeats Cornell Behind Error Filled Win
Georgetown University baseball team defeats Cornell 7 to 5 as Cornell errors mount. Blewett Fay and Brill star for Georgetown on the mound with Chase Whinnery. The game played in Washington on April 17, 7 5 final score shows Georgetown takes early lead and holds off Cornell.
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Georgetown
Cornell
Washington
Georgevans University
R. H. E. Georgetown
Blewett, Fay and Brill
Chase and Whinnery
Phillips Andover and Manhattan College Tie in Narrow Game
Phillips Andover and Manhattan College played to a 8 to 8 tie after seven and a half innings before time ran out. Batteries Campbell and Matthews for Andover Thielman and Dutt for Manhattan.
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Andover
Phillips Andover
Manhattan College
R. Andover
Manhattan
Campbell
Matthews
Thielman
Dutt
Boston National Defeats Syracuse In Eastern League Tilt
In a baseball game played today in New Jersey Boston of the National League defeated Syracuse of the Eastern League 9 to 3. Boston collected 12 hits to Syracuse's 8 with 2 errors on Syracuse and 0 on Boston. The pitchers were Nichols Dineen Wilts Kittridge Moran Woods and McManus for Boston and.
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New York
Stint
N. J
Boston
Syracuse
SPURS
Eersee
Attetee Nichols
Dineen
Wilts
Kittridge
Moran
Woods
McManus
Sherman defeats De Oro in second round of pool title
Frank Sherman beat Alfred De Oro 600 up in the second round. De Oro leads Sherman by 45 balls after two nights. scores for two nights are De Oro 404, Sherman 369.
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Washington
Frank Sherman
Alfred de Oro
Sherman
de Oro
Slander suits loom in Middlesex Superior Court trial list
A large instalment of slander and libel cases involving Mrs. Mary C. Towne of North Cambridge and Thomas C. Connor of Somerville are set for trial this term. The chronic dispute has generated several actions with damages totaling about 50 000, including suits by and against Towne and Connor alongside related parties.
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Middlesex Superior Court
North
Cambridge
West Somerville
Mary C. Towne
Orchard Street
Thomas C. Connor
Somerville
Connor
Aires
Towne
Kentucky
Mrs. Towne
Ella L. Connor
Miss Lawrence
Arraign Heads of House in South Boston Correction Case
A special committee report on the South Boston House of Correction will go to the Board of Aldermen next Monday. The draft accuses current administration of gross incompetency and recommends changes to prisoner food and disciplinary systems. Minorities and supporting members prepare separate notes and meetings to review the findings.
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South Boston
Messrs
Doyle
O’brien
Bowen
Whittom
Cheney Seen as Santa Fe Chairman Choice
H A Mudge said Benjamin P Cheney of Boston is likely to be chosen to succeed the late Aldace F Walker as chairman of the Santa Fe board. Cheney is among the heaviest Santa Fe stockholders. A church wedding in Boston united Giuseppe De Marco and Miss Jennie M lidoro with a reception at 2 Revere Place and a honeymoon along the St Johns River.
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Topeka
Kan
H. A. Mudge
The
Santa Fe
Benjamin P. Cheney
Boston
Aldace F. F. Walker
Cheney
St. Leonardo di Vinci
Prince Street
Giuseppe de Marco
Il Corriere
Jennie M. Lidoro
Ubaldus
Rose Spolidoro
E. Forte
de Marcos
Revere Place
St. John's River
John J. Fitsgerald
Saonies A. Mauilen
Signor and Mratet Scotti
Francis Ferrara
Francis Vesce
Stabele
Pension granted to Mrs. John Breckinridge widow of ex vice president
Washington April 17 pension of 8 a month was granted to Mrs. John Breckinridge widow of the former Vice President. The pension carries arrears up to 1350. Mrs. Breckinridge is 76 years old.
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Washington
John Breckinridge
United States
Seventh annual banquet honors Company C enlistment
The First Volunteer Citizens' Association held its seventh annual banquet to celebrate the anniversary of Company C, Third Regiment, M. V. M., in Citizens' Trade Association Hall last evening.
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Citizens’ Asociation
Company C, Third Regiment
Citizens’ Trade Association
Two Women Victims of Thugs in Boston Robberies
In separate Boston incidents last evening, Mrs Flora Littlewood of 7 L street South Boston was struck on Congress street near the bridge and robbed of money and a flour bag. Sophia Wesmark of 468 Beacon street was robbed on Berkeley street near Marlboro street of a chatelaine bag containing 1.50 and two pairs of gold eyeglasses. Police describe the assailants as a man about 35, 5 feet 10 inches, in a dark overcoat and white hat, and a second man about 6 feet 7 inches in a brown overcoat.
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Boston
Flora Littlewood
L Street
Congress Street
Aman
Fire engine’s victim dead in South Boston accident
George Thurston aged 70 died at City Hospital from injuries after being struck by a chemical engine on Broadway South Boston April 5. Police seek his friends or relatives.
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George Thurston
Broadway
Boston
City Hospital
Court Clerks Enjoy Informal Banquet After Work
Twenty clerks of the courts freed from decrees and records met for an informal banquet in Young's last evening. After dinner the recorders of justice attended the theatre and exchanged toasts and addresses were ruled out.
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Young
Recorders of Justice
Sneak Thief Reported At 4 Telegraph Street South Boston
A thief entered 4 Telegraph Street in South Boston yesterday afternoon between 2 and 4. From Jess Plunkett’s apartments a gold watch and charm were stolen. From Alice Bee Yy’s rooms several diamond rings two gold watches and 12 dollars were taken.
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Telegraph Street
Boston
Jess Plunkett
Alice Bee
Printers' League clash nets upset at Budbury alleys
At Budbury alleys last night the Forbes Lithograph Company and the American bey on Foundry teams defeated the bowlers of Ginn & Co and Loung bury Nichola and Worth in a Printers' League matchup.
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Budbury
Forbes Lithograph Company
American Bey
Printers’ League
Bowlers of Ginn & Co
Loungbury, Nichola & Worth
Fire lieutenant Enos dismissed after hearing mystery
Lieutenant Joseph Enos of Chemical 2, injured in the Arch street fire last week, left Massachusetts General Hospital Tuesday night and appeared at a fire commission hearing. Commissioner Russell ordered his discharge amid undisclosed charges raised by Chief Cheswell and Assistant Chief Hussey. Details remain secret as associates decline comment and a full public briefing is expected in about two weeks.
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Joseph
Enos
Chemical 2
Arch Street
Massachusetts General Hospital
Russell
Cheswell
Hussey
Church Street
Department
Death of Local Athlete M C O Brien At 24
Michael C. O Brien, a prominent city athlete, died yesterday at his Carver Street home after a month long illness. He starred for English High School football as guard from 1895 to 1898 and captained the track team in 1895, holding the interscholastic A A record for shot put outdoors set on Holmes Field. He attended Heston University Law School, played guard for the law school eleven, captained the track team there and was elected president of the junior class. Born in Boston 24 years ago, his funeral will be Saturday at Church on Harrison Avenue at one o clock.
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Michael C. O'Brien
Carver Street
Durin
Hest
A. A
Holmes Field
Heston University Law School
Law School
Boston
Harrison Avenue
Fifteen Shooters Enter Wellington Prise Shoot
Fifteen shooters took part in the regular weekly prise shoot of the Boston Gun Club on their grounds at Wellington yesterday. Abbott led the prize match with 27 of 30 at 12 yards, while Griffitha scored 26 at 19 yards and Levy made 21 at 21 yards, with several other strong scores reported among the field.
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Boston
Clr
Wellington
Abbott
Griffitha
Levy
F. H
Yares
Epencer
Horace
Et G. W
Andres
Greiver
Debt paid off at First Baptist Church of Marlboro
In Marlboro on April 17 a community gathering celebrated clearing the final portion of a $42,000 debt on the First Baptist Church. An aged member lit a torch to symbolize the mortgage being burned as the audience watched the documents.
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Marlboro
First Baptist Church
Ohare
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