Shamrock to Have Long Wooden Mast for America's Cup
London reports Fuller details on the Shamrock cup challenger. The vessel will use a 110 foot wooden mast with a 70 foot hoist, manganese bronze for spars and deck plates, and a lighter hull saving about 10 percent weight versus Valkyrie III. Launch planned for end May with trials in June. captains Hogarth and Donaldson to sail.
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London
Shamrock
Fife
Valkyrie St
Ocean
Fairlie
Archie Hogarth
Peter Donaldson
Hogarth
Brightlingsea
Wivenhoe
Atchen Ferry
England
Scotland
Walcott Creedon Bout At Lenox A C Tonight
Boxing writer notes Joe Walcott reverses plans and faces Dan Creedon in a 25 round bout at Lenox A C tonight. Creedon's current form is uncertain though his prime once overwhelmed foes. Walcott carries weight concerns but may surprise. O Rourke, a top matchmaker, stages the clash with high expectations.
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Joe Walcott
Dan Creedon
Lenox A. C
Creedon
Walcott
Robert Fitzsimmons
Alec
Ryan Plans Jeffries Training For Fitzsimmons Fight
Tommy Ryan the Syracuse welterweight informed Billy Brady that he would train Jim Jeffries for his upcoming bout with Fitzsimmons, announced in New York on April 24.
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Boston
Kid Lavigne
Dick Burge
W. A. Pierce
Lavigne
London
Burge
National Sporting Club
Kelly
Woodford
Spain
Dobbs
Pierce
Bolingbroke Club
Lavi
Coney Island Club
John Y. McKane
Jack O'Brien
Dave Sullivan
George Dixon
Philadelphia
O'Brien
Patsy Sweeney
Jack Downey
Greenwood A. C
Sweeney
Downey
Brooklyn
Kid Broad
Olympic A. Co
Buffalo
Dixon
Broad
Peter Jackson
Mr. Jackson
Bell
Crescent A. C
Jim Marrow
Jim Tierney
Jim O’brien
John Marrow
Billy McCarthy
John Hudson
James Reagan
R. Stanley
J. R
New York
Tommy Ryan
Syracuse
Billy Brady
Jim Jeffries
Fitzsimmons
Arthur Freeman Surprised on His Nineteenth Birthday
Arthur T. Freeman of 100 West Newton Street was pleasantly surprised on his 19th birthday. He received a handsome dress suit case a card case and numerous other gifts in a friendly party given that evening.
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Arthur T. Freeman
West Newton Street
McCusker to Meet Nixon in Evening Match at Post
James L. McCusker accepts a challenge to race R. D. Nixon tonight at the Post. The event spans one to five miles with stakes from 109 to 500 dollars and a posted forfeit secures the match.
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James L. McCusker
R. D. Nixon
Mr. McCusker
William F. Noyes, Portsmouth Yard Foreman, Dies at 66
William F. Noyes, a thirty year foreman of the shipwrights at the Portsmouth Navy Yard, died this morning at age 66 in Portsmouth New Hampshire.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Wiliam F. Noyes
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Do You Have Rheumatism Swamp Root Urges Kidney Care
An old ad promotes Swamp Root as a cure all for kidney and bladder problems and related pains. It claims Dr. Kilmer and Co. offer free sample bottles to readers of the Daily Post and includes instructions to mention the Post in inquiries.
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Kilmer
Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Poton “Daily Post
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N.Y
Rosebery backs Ted Gould for Parliament in sport tale
London April 24 Lord Rosebery favors Ted Gould as a future Member of Parliament, warning England risks sport worship if he pursues politics. The piece highlights American jockey Ted Sloan’s racing career with dramatic wins and losses at Epsom and Sandown, noting his strained health and lavish lifestyle as fans react to his performance and attitude.
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London
Ted Sloan
Atlantic
Lord Rosebery
Sloan
Litle
Epsom
Fairmile
James Miller
Korosko
Tottenham Corner
Fred Archer
Sandown
Vicenza
Mr. Huggins
Rosers
Lincoln
Huggins
Lord Beresford
Caiman
Duke of Westminster
Flying Fox
Bike Hit Horse on Monroe Street Ends in Hospital and Glass
A 15 year old named James Briggs riding a new bicycle collided with a hackney carriage on Monroe street near Walnut avenue. He suffered a deep head gash and was taken to City Hospital while his bicycle was sent to a repair shop. A passenger, Mrs. Sexton, was thrown through the carriage window but only lightly injured.
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Jimmie” Briggs
City Hospital
James
Monroe Street
Walnut Avenue
John J. Craven
Young Briggs
Boyle Brothers May Bring Shoe Industry to Millville
Boyle Brothers of Boston plan to establish a shoe factory in Millville Mass promising local employment. They visited Millville Heights and the old Day Armstrong woollen site near the railroad, citing the town’s access and natural advantages as reasons for the venture.
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Boyle Bros
Boston
Boyle Brothers
Millville
Mass
Day & Armstrong Woollen
Millville Heights
Golf Notes Highlight Private Contests and Foursome Plans
Golf notes describe weekend private contests and practice among enthusiasts. Emphasis on organizing foursomes with captains, patience between partners, and possible cup competition. Upcoming week features local tournaments. Wollaston second team to visit Allston for a return match aiming to reverse a prior defeat.
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Newton
Wollaston
Allston
New England League Managers Report Bright Outlook for Season
At a sunny meeting in Quincy House yesterday the New England Baseball League set the circuit schedule with eight cities represented Newport Pawtucket Brockton Cambridge Manchester Portland Fitchburg Taunton. Managers praised backing and conditions, noting Cambridge will be at Charles River Park and Manchester’s club ready. a concert next Sunday funds the Manchester club. Umpire matters were delegated to the secretary.
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New England Baseball League
Quincy House
Newport
M. J. Finn
Pawtucket
Hobe Whiting
Brockton
W. W. Burnheim
Cambridge
C. F. Rice
George Spalding
Manchester
John Irwin
Portland
John Smith
Fitchburg
Ed C. Norton
Taunton
Bobby Moore
Spalding
Charles River Park
Boston
University City
Irwin
Charley Hickman
Seden
Finn
Whiting
Nobiit
Fitzmaur Ce
Lepine
Gilbert
Hill
Young Sullivan
Frank
Buster
Burrill
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Nixon
Dr. Sanden
United States
R. A. Sanden
Tremont St
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P Millville
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Washington Street
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Masonic Temple
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Washington St
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