Lead Keel Plans for Bostonian Cup Defender
Boston news notes heavy interest in the prospective cup defender owned by Thomas W. Lawson. Secretary Clapp reports dozens of inventors sending ideas on hull polishing and reduced water friction. Lead keel work advances at City Point with Lawley preparing framing, Crowninshield drafting moulds, and a 100 ton bulb keel planned for the vessel.
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Thomas W. Lawson
Lawson
Clapp
Bostonian
Ce Venture
Crowninshield
Lawley
City Point
Lachey
East Bos
Nate Watson
Kingston
Beverly
Watson
Mr. Lawson
General Paine
New York inventor eyes faster Lawson cup defender design
Reports from Boston indicate plans to cut passages through the hull to boost speed for the Lawson cup defender. Crowninshield and Mr Clapp back the approach as work begins on large scale drawings after receiving a new drafting board.
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New York
Clapp
Crowninshield
Mr. Crowninshield
Rushing Club Yacht Progress on New Cup Defender
The Bristol Rhode Island club reports steady work gathering materials for the new America’s Cup defender. Builders expect the vessel to be afloat and rigged by the 1st or mid month, with preparations advancing smoothly.
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Bristol
R. I
Baseball Magnates Hear Grievances of Players
New York dispatch reports National League magnates held a lengthy session at the Fifth Avenue Hotel to hear Players' Protective Association demands. The players seek changes to reserve rules farming out and buying or selling players, plus a fairness clause on contracts and arbitration. The meeting names committee members Rogers Soden Brush and outlines core targets for contract reform.
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New York
National League
Fifth Avenue
Young
A. H. Soden
W. H. Conant
J. B. Billings
Boston
W. W. Kerr
Barney Dreyfuss
P. L. Auten
Pittsburg
A. J. Reach
John S. Rogers
Philadelphia
F. A. Abell
Edward Hanlon
Taylor
Barry
Bostons
Kirth
New York Baseball Club
Puleifer
Conroy
Elberfield
Detroit
Indoor bicycle racing plans set for Maine Sportsmen Exhibit
Arrangements near completion for a six day meet and middle distance events at Park Square Garden Boston in January. R T Kelcey and Amos F Gerald with Albert B Page and C Guy Hume secured sanction and expect signed contracts from New York managers. Park Square Garden to house about 6000 seats and 3000 standing, the largest indoor track in the country. About 8000 attended yesterday as children’s day preparations begin for Saturday.
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Park Square Garden
Notion
Boston
R. T. Kelcey
National Racing Board
Amos F. Gerald
Albert B. Page
C. Guy Hume
Hume
Madison Square Garden
New York City
Racing and athletic notes from Boston era sports scene
Chairman R F Kelsey visits Thorndike to inspect a new track as he shifts toward a Boston base with a vapor boat maker. Nat Butler James Urquhart and F N Conway seek reinstatement as amateurs. Arthur Irwin rumored to lease Riverside Park for baseball. Dr C G Percival leaves City Hospital recovering from operation. Elkes competes in six day race at Charles River Park. Barnaby wins with Waller second and Pierce third. Roxbury note reports a 1 8315 second mile at Philadelphia against McFarland.
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R. F. Kelsey
New England
Nat Butler
Arthur Irwin
Charles Rtver Park
Benjamin D. Hyde
Massachusetts Athletic Association
Irwin
C. G. Percival
City Hospital
Harry Elkes
Charles River Park
Barnaby
Waller
Pierce
Roxbury
Philadelphia
McFarland
Sloan Barred In New York License Rally Refusal
Reports from New York indicate the Newark Jockey Club stewards will not grant Tod Loun a license to ride here until the English Racing Authority alters its stance toward American riders. The decision hinges on changes in policy affecting American jockeys and international licensing standards.
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York
Newark
Jockey Club
Todloun
Paul Revere Council Elects Officers for Next Year
At Beachmont the Paul Revere Council 1149 held its regular meeting and nominated and elected officers for the ensuing year. Elected were Regent James F. McGirr vice regent Edward Freigang orator Ren F De Butts secretary Charles E Meery treasurer John H Roberts collector Charles A Ladd guide Frank A Perschuard John H Kerger sentinel Isaac McKean trustees Frank A Clark Dr E F Cummings and Hen A Holderer. The installation will occur on the second Wednesday in January followed by an entertainment.
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Paul Revere
Beachmont
James F. McGirr
Edward Freigang
Ren. F. de Butts
Charles E. Meery
Charles A. Ladd
John H. Roberts
Frank A. Perschuard
John H. Kerger
Isaac McKean
Frank A. Clar
RING WARRANTS ISSUED AHEAD OF GANS MCGOVERN FIGHT
Mil waukee reports that police plan to arrest Terry McGovern and Joe Gans at Tattersall's ring side over a disturbance of the peace charge. Promoters and officials including C. Hayes Louis Houseman and Sam Harris face warrants, with a justice of the peace to hear or bond them for the event tomorrow night in Chicago.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Terry McGovern
Joe Gans
Chicago
Gans
McGovern
Terry
Tattersall’s
Cal N Hayes
Thirty-fifth Street
DR. Sanden
Gans McGovern bout site long boxing debate in Chicago
Boxing gossip debates Joe Gans versus Terry McGovern telegraphing odds and tactics for a six round Chicago match. The writer contrasts weights, styles, and referee trends while weighing Erne and Gans prospects and noting local boxing chatter, rival plans, and trainer hopes.
Buffalo Buyer Bets $3000 On Prince D Horse
C R Bantley of Buffalo purchased the six year old green pacer Prince D. here today for 3000 dollars. He came prepared to pay more as he regards the horse as the best pacer in the world and of great promise in Muncie Indiana December 12.
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Muncie
Ind
C. R. Bantley
Buffalo
Prince D
Polo Games Last Night Reported Across Multiple Cities
Polo matches recorded in Brockton, Garginer, Meriden and Portland venues with several scores and results. Teams and locations include Brockton Brockton Hast Wey mouth, Garginer Ganting Bath, Meriden Hartford Merid 2, Portland Portland Bangor Waterbury Springhel, with uneven tallies reflecting a busy night of polo fixtures across New England.
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Brockton
Weymouth
Garginer Ganting
Bath
Meriden
Hartford
Merid
Portland
Bangor
Pitt Waterbury
Springhel
eWaterury
Arlington Wit Wins Two Of Three In Bowling Match
Arlington Boat Club pushed two wins in a three game set against the 999th team with strong bowling. Mars ton led Arlington with over 200 in each string totaling 60, while Dodge claimed clean bowling across two other games despite a late miss.
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Arlington Boat Club
Battery Warriors
Arlington
Marston
Dodge
Bowling Scores Reveal Close Newton League Match
In a tight Newton League contest at Hunnewell Club Arlington, Hunnewells beat Neighborhood Club of West Newton three straight games led by Dodge Marston and Ashworth. Ashworth posted a 201 total with clean strings, while Marston struggled at times yet delivered key strikes and spares despite some breaks.
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Dodge
Ashworth
Rankin
Reed
Durgin
Harding
Tox
Mar
Orne
Arlington
Newton
Hunnewell
Hunnewells
West Newton
Bailey
High Roller
Hunnewell Club
Haskell
H. BE. Barrage
L. Burrage
Newton Boat Club
Riverdale Club
Riverdale
Steere
Hill
Sabin
Shawmut
Sudbury
Jefferson
Boylston
Carruth-Meyers
St. James
Boudrot
Murphy
Webster
Law
Tigua
Boylstons
McCarthy
Martin Eeeceesesesesereses
Ellis
Rl Eester
Bowler
T’ Clark
OSS Cot Sdod
T’l. Brady
Mahony
Ecceveseceoeors
Wise
Paige
T'L
Coleman
Ryan
Wilby
Produce the
Wilkins
Carruth’s. Fruit
Bowlett
Benjamin Be
Oorsse
Rth
Fisher
Paige Outplayed New York in Amateur Billiard Finals
In New York on December 12 two finals matches produced a 300 to 286 win by C. S. Schmitt of Chicago over William Paige of Boston in the afternoon. In the evening John A. Hendrick of New York defeated Frank Billiter of Minneapolis 300 to 242. Tomorrow A. G. Cutler of Boston faces Schmitt, while Billiter meets Paige.
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New York
C. S. Schmitt
Chicago
William Paige
Boston
John A. Hendrick
Frank Billiter
Minneapolis
A. G. Cutler
C. §. Schmitt
Wlllam Paige
Harold Money wins Interstate Park handicap at Queens grounds
New York December 12 Harold Money of the Carteret Gun Club won the fifth renewal of the Interstate Park handicap at Queens L I by shooting his full allotment of 25 birds, 2% from the 20 yard mark. A H Fox of Baltimore posted a score of 21 out of 25.
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New York
Harold Money
Carteret Gun Club
Queens
L. IL
A. H. Fox
Baltimore
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New York Yacht Club
Steelton
Penn
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Rainbow
Belmont Syndicate
Walter Coleman & Sons
Providence
Herreshoff
Stern
Rushing Club
Winslow
Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Co
John P. Lovell Arms Co
Washington St
Sloan
Paul Revere Council
YALE
Charles Gould
Bing
Joe Gane
Frank Erne
Cor Iveil
Kid Bread
Vern
George Dixon
Joe
Erne-Gans
Erne
McCoy
George “Dixon
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Marine Son
Sun Ashlie
Howard
J. Brady
Woonsockets
Austin Rice
Dan Snyder
Lawrence
Newndon
Jimmy Davenport
Billy Gardner
Jimmy Briggs
Briggs
Steve Mahoney
Ald
Thomas Cox
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R. Curry
Sydney
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Dick O'Brien
Tans
Nahant
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Chelsea
Massachusetts
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Rob Roy
Arlingtons Wit
Humewells
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Glendon
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Moloney
Joseph H. Kinsman
Marketmen’s League
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Muzey R.bennet
State Printers
McGrath
Gosselin Fitzgerald
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Mahoney
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Carey Eeeeseereses
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Condon Eeeereeseeeres Quinn
Trape Mar
Hunter
Wellington A. Hardy
Broad Sr
Hate
Fountain of Youth
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R.A. Sanden
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