Measurements of Defender Indicate Great Sail Area
New York February 4 accurate information on the yacht being built to defend the America's cup shows a longer, wider hull with less displacement and increased sail area than the Columbia or Constitution. Analyst John R Spears predicts faster speed, closer wind, and reduced leeway as the craft follows a skimming dish design evolution. The vessel may measure 138 feet 4 inches overall and could carry more than 15 000 square feet of canvas.
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New York
John R. Spears
Nat Herreshoff
Clubs at War Over Bonner in Baseball Contract Clash
Boston National’s promoter insists Frank J. Bonner must play for Boston this season despite Louisville’s contract. J B Billings says Bonner signed under misrepresentation and Boston will use him. Louisville president George TebeaU demands Bonner report to Louisville, citing a valid 1902 contract and signaling a prolonged exchange between clubs.
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Harry Pulliam
Boston National
Frank J. Bonner
Louisville
National
J. B. Billings
Boston
Bonner
George Tebeau
Louisville Club
Messrs. Billings
Tebeau
Billings
Mass
Buckenberger
Athletics boom at Wellesley College in winter surge
Wellesley reports a surge in college athletics with larger gym classes under Miss Lucille Eaton Hill and expanded fencing and skating instruction led by Lucien Fournon and W T Richardson. Preparations for an indoor meet next month include a challenge cap from William H. Lincoln for the top performer, as seniors rehearse free day dances and June 23 commencement orator Richard Watson Gilder is named.
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Wellesley
Lucille Eaton Hill
Lucien Fournon
W. T. Richardson
Brookline
William H. Lincoln
Trustees
Richard Watson Gilder
New York
Cycling boom eyed after New York meeting
Richard F. Kelsey of the National Cycling Association reports an optimistic outlook for next season. He cites track owners backing racing, a Boston meeting on the 16th to set the motor paced circuit, and a championship format based on most circuit wins. Potential circuits include Worcester Providence Boston and possibly Lowell.
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Richard F. Kelsey
New England
National Cycling Association
Boston
New York
Kelsey
Worcester
Providence
Lowell
Charles River Park
Revere
Walthour
Wendelschaefer
Will Stinson
F. L. Howe
Cambridge
Louis Elmer
Dartford
Howe
Lowell girls set world record in 83 to 5 win
Ruth Bailey of Lowell High School scored 33 goals as the team defeated Melrose 83 to 5. The previous world record was 17 goals in girls basketball.
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Lowell
Lowell High School
Melrose
Ruth Bailey
Harvard Beats Brown 42 7 in Providence Basketball
Harvard defeated Brown 42 to 7 in Providence. Randall scored 11 goals to lead Harvard in a dominant performance.
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Harvard
BROWN
Providence
R. I
Randall
Ward 19 Basketball Scorches Ward 9 26 to 10
Ward 19 defeated Ward 9 by 26 to 10 at the Municipal Gym last night. Pe. Cee ee noted the score and event details.
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Ward
City League Scores Highlight Record 651 by Boylston
Last evening in the City league, Boylston led but dropped two strings to Sudbury before winning the third, posting a season record 651. Beatty delivered over 300 for the fourth straight week in the Chauncy Hub match as teams posted multiple high totals across standings.
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Boylston
Sudbury
Chauncy
Beatty
Woodworth Tops Pritchett in Chauncy Alleys Victory Report
Woodworth's team won two strings from Pritchett at the Chauncy alleys last evening. The score details list Woodworth 76 73 and 70 for his runs, Pritchett 68 73 79, with other bowlers Barstow Jones McKay Bullock Seymour Hamilton Edwards Hussey totaling 373 to 384 for Woodworth and 381 for Pritchett in a close team match.
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North Shore Y. M
Dudley Alleys
Boston & Maine . Cc. A
Malden Y M. C. A
Atwood
Si Androse
Macomber
Wilkin Eee
Davis
Woodworth
Pritchett
Chauncy
Serace
Ors Ee A. Barstow
Jones
McKay
Bullock
Seymour
Hamilton
Edwards
Hussey
Medford
Old Dorchester
Old Dorch
Tyler
Doten
Drakeneeee
C. Towle
Walteosee
T. Towle
Doyle
Coleeneeee
Roberts
Hunnewell Beats Northgate On Alley High-Scoring Night
Newton notes Hunnewell triumphed over Northgate with a late 587 by Wellington and three players in the 500s. Northgate lagged by nearly 400 pins as Hunnewell dominated the matchup on the lanes.
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Newton
Northgate
Hunnewell
Wellington
Sporting Notes and Local Games Through the Week
President Arthur H. Soden plans after season games with a tight schedule. Frank W. Gillespie, a noted inter scholastic tackle, has died in California. Johnny Mack coaches Mercersburg Academy track with 20 boys. Lush signs and may need to play. Ban Johnson location issues in Manhattan remain doubtful. Astic Valley league tie Charlestown opening next week. Revival in coast bowling clubs and hockey prep against Harvard. Dorchester High to elect captain next week with Wolff likely chosen.
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Arthur H. Soden
Lush
Chentine
Billings
Ban Johnson
Manhattan
Charlestown
Artules
Loyal Legion Dinner at the American Hosts Draper Speech
The Loyal Legion local commandery held a dinner at the American last evening with about attendees. General William F Draper delivered the evening's remarks as speaker.
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Loyal Legion
William F.draper
2 Shoes in 2 It Is a Lace Shoe That Draws On
2 Shoes in 2 Shoes in It is a Lace Shoe that draws on and off the foot like a Congress elastic. It is a Congress Shoe that is adjustable along the instep and ankle by laces. It has the exact appearance of a laced shoe but you can adjust the laces and use it as a Congress. HUB CORE elastic is stamped inside with a heart and promises lifelong wear.
Break in rowing ranks at New England Amateur Rowing Association
The New England Amateur Rowing Association held a dramatic meeting at the American House last night. Boston Athletic Association and West End Boat Club withdrew in protest as several clubs faced suspension. credentials were challenged and resignations debated. Officers elected include Dr. George B. Magrath as president and Frank J. Clark as vice-president.
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New England Amateur Rowing Association
American House
Boston Athletic Association
West End Boat Club
City Point Boat Club
Crescent Canoe Club
Crescent Boat Club
Narragansett Boat Club
Pawtucket Boat Club
Springfield Canoe Association
Waltham Canoe Club
William S. Youngman
William H. Sullivan
Riverside Boat Club
James F. Farley
Youngman
Farley
Waltham and
Crescent
Timothy Crowley
John H. Farley
John P. Coogan
Springfield
George B. Magrath
Union Boat Club
Frank J. Clark
Springfield Boat Club
James R. Fox
St. Alphonsus Boat Club
J. J. Corrigan
East Boston Boat Club
Yachtsmen Celebrate 35th Anniversary of South Boston Yacht Club
About 1000 yachtsmen and guests filled Paul Revere Hall for the South Boston Yacht Club 35th anniversary, with officials from state and city governments and other Boston yacht clubs attending. After a concert, the grand march was led by Floor Director H. S. Brown and Miss Florence G. Balfour, Commodore and Mrs. Franklin L. Codman, and Vice Commodore Edwin A. Shuman. Notable attendees included Senator M. J. Sullivan Aldermen Slattery and Bresnahan Park Commissioners Pratt Prendergast Stratton William Doogue John A. Pettigrew M. J. Carroll Commodores Mooney and Souther Edward L. Rankin William L. Ford B F Cheney Commodore Granger and James A. Gallivan.
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Paul Revere Hall
South Boston
Edwin A. Shuman
Jady
M. J. Sullivan
Slattery and
Bresnahan
Pratt
Prendergast and Stratton
William Doogue
John A. Pettigrew
M. J. Carroll
Mooney
Railway Trainmen ball marks 200 couples at Odd Fellows Hall
In Odd Fellows Hall last evening a Railway Trainmen ball drew about 200 couples. Grand march was led by William G Ogden floor director and Miss Margarette K Boothe with many couples following, including H F Burgess and Mrs. Burgess, William Hall and Mrs. Hall, J H Killoren and Mrs. Peary, H D Wotton and Miss Brabazon.
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Dobson
Margarette K. Boothe
Odd Fellows’ Hall
William G.ogden
Margaret Kingsley Boothe
H. F. Burgess
William Hall
J. H. Killoren
Peary
H. D. Wotton
Brabazon
J. L. Morrill
Waterfront Police Board retires Bragdon Promotes Mereen
Deputy Superintendent Byron F Bragdon retires on a 1400 a year pension after 86 years of service Captain Ithamar A Mereen is promoted to captain and to command Station 8 and the harbor master duties Mereen's salary rises to 2500 per year with Lieutenants Pease and Adams named as lieutenants both officers have long waterfront service Bragdon requested retirement after decades of service.
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Police Board
Byron F. Bragdon
Ithamar A. Mereen
Edward A. Pease
The
Guardian
George H. Adams
Mereen
Mr. Bragdon
Pease and
Adams
List of Local Residents Attending Event
A group of listed couples and individuals including Liam Hall C A Merrill E L Tuttle H D Wotton Liza Brabazon W H Roberts M L Webb Henry F Burgess W W Clark H A Parks George Howard C L Skinner Dane R W Milliken Mattie Milliken B E Richard son Lizzie Wheeler B W Nason J S Ring Sarah Ald rich E J Leslie Louise McDernott A N Hale G A Silsbee and Wherrer attended the function.
Three Rosebuds Ball Entertains Chelsea Society
Last night in Knights of Malta Hall Chelsea the Three Rosebuds held their third annual ball for young society ladies. The event drew a good crowd and the floor hosted lively dancing as attendees enjoyed a pretty, well attended party.
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Knights of Malta
Chelsea
Three Rosebuds
Bloomer Girls Exhibit At Colby Gymnasium Event
Bloomer Girls of many ages staged an exhibition at Colby Gymnasium last evening. The crowd packed the venue as performers rotated on tables and chairs. The program featured exercises esthetic dancing medical and educational gymnastics archery and fencing with a long list of participants led by Catharine Twomey A Louise Preece L B Finney and others.
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Colby Gymnasium
Catharine Twomey
A. Louise Preece
L. B. Finney
Gertrude O’brien
Gertrude Fisher
Agnes Mulligan
Aughney
N. Twomey
Miss Green
A. Bridgeman
Shovelton
Shaw
Moses
Lyndin
Wicher
Miss
Boxing Gossip and Upcoming Fights at Lenox Club
Boxing gossip from Rob Roy reporter notes fast work at Lenox Club as Feltz Briggs exhibition looms next Friday. Plans expand to 10 round mains with judges, timekeepers, and a housewarming bout list at Roxbury. Mentions potential matches for Goodwin Foss Kelly Lewis Williams and others, plus opinions on Corbett McCoy O'Brien.
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Tommy Feltz
Jimmy Briggs
Lenox
Bush
Chester Goodwin
Goodman
Feltz
Harry Forbes
Alex Dunsheath
Danny Dougherty
America
Charley Foss
Beverly Kid
Kelly-Hessell
Riverside Club
Sarsfield Athletic Club
Friendship Hall
Dan Murphy
T. P. O'Connor
Colby McDermot
New Engand
James Condon
Lynn
Charlestown
Corbett
McCoy
Jack Dempsey
Jack O’brien
Bill Daly
Pat Sheehan
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
Sweeney Prepares for McFadden Bout at Essex Club
Patsey Sweeney trains in Manchester at his old home ahead of a Monday night bout with McFadden at the Essex Club, signaling a return to competition.
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Patsey Sweeney
Manchester
McFadden
Essex
Director and assistants named for school event
Miss Ada Dillman headed the directing team with Miss Estella R. Kirk as assistant floor director. They were aided by Miss Caroline K. Rockett, Miss Alice M. Clark, Miss Susie M. Goodwin, Miss Blanche H. Flockton and Miss Nellie E. Stevens.
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Ada Dillman
Estella R. Kirk
Caroline K. Rockett
Alice M. Clark
Susie M. Goodwin
Blanche H. Flockton
Nellie E. Stevens
Fleur-de-Lis Girls Hold Fourth Annual Dancing Party
Eastman Hall hosted the Fleur-de-Lis Girls' Club fourth annual dancing party in Melrose on Feb 4. Miss Anna E White, club president, led a receiving line during a reception before dancing ran until 1 o clock with about 100 couples participating.
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Melrose
Eastman Hall
Fleur-de-Lis
Anna E. White
Steamer Farragut Sails to Port Antonio Jamaica
The Steamer Admiral Farragut under Captain H. L. Hopkins departed Long Wharf at 10 o clock yesterday morning bound for Port Antonio Jamaica.
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Washington St
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Lovell’s
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Dewey Sq
B. F. Bradbury
Beach St
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