Resolute Falls Behind After Halyards Break in Cup Race
In New York on July 15 the defender Resolute led Shamrock IV by about five minutes early in the America's Cup race off the Jersey coast. Resolute snapped her throat halyards at the 15 mile mark and flapped the mainsail before settling to the deck, allowing Shamrock IV to take the first race.
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Connolly's tale of Resolute Shamrock yacht race
The Resolute battles adverse conditions and a faltering mainsail as Shamrock IV presses toward the outer mark. Amid squalls, rain, and drifting mist, the Resolute leads by time and windward advantage until a sagging mainsail ends the first race. Lipton and Morgan observers note the spectacle on the New Jersey coast.
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William P. Burton
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Resolute Aims to Race Shamrock After Accident
New York July 15 The Resolute’s managing director Robert Emmons said the yacht would be ready to meet Shamrock on Saturday despite an accident on the tender Montauk. The Shamrock won today as Resolute suffered gear failure and capsized, with spectators noting the broken throat halyard and the crew’s strong sailing under stress.
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Bear blocks road on northern New England tour
Mr and Mrs C L Oberg of Clayton Massachusetts were held up on a rural stretch near Cavendish Gorge Vermont after spotting a large black bear with a possible cub. The bear stood on hind feet and challenged the car before retreating into the woods.
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Terrific storm wreaks damage across Middlesex and Boston area
A fierce afternoon storm tore through Massachusetts causing widespread damage city by city. Lightning struck homes and trees, tore wires, flooded streets, halted transit, and injured several people including a Haverhill man killed when struck near Marlboro.
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Rain Believed To Cause Resolute Yachting Mishap
Rain and fog hindered the Resolute during the race as squalls and electrical disturbances struck. Yachtsmen blamed the added rain weight on the sails for the accident that cost the vessel a likely win near the turning mark.
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New York
Aida Ship Destroyed by Fire Off Provincetown
The new ship Aida owned by Captain Parsons of Gloucester carrying 1000 gallons of gasoline burned at Provincetown after repairs. Explosions rumbled for hours, flames lit the sky, the hull burned to the water line, and gasoline spread over water. The Alda and several fishing craft were saved. the crew escaped unharmed.
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St Alphonus A A Members to Attend Olympic Tryouts
The St Alphonus Association will travel as a group to the Olympic tryouts with marathoner Arthur Roth. Both have been selected for the team to represent the country in abroad races. They will depart the clubhouse at 1 o'clock in special cars led by their band and parade to their seats after arriving.
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St. Alphonus Association
Arthur Roth
Tela
Concert programs at the Common by the Boston Band
Walter Smith conducts a program of overtures classic arias waltzes and marches including Rosamunde Nabucco and Stars and Stripes Forever with selections from Lucia and Donizetti plus pieces by Massenet Kreisler Brahms Planquette and Leoncavallo amid a varied afternoon concert lineup.
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Lydia MacNeil to remain at Danvers State Hospital
Lydia MacNeil will stay at Danvers State Hospital with no release planned for now. Mrs. A. B. Allen says she will not pursue further action and blames criticism on motives while insisting Lydia’s problem is nervousness and should improve with time. Dr. Stevenson notes Lydia has the mental development of a 10 year old and supports continued confinement.
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Danvers State Hospital
A. B. Allen
Lydia
Stevenson
Storrow to Meet Mayor About Coal Shortage Relief
Fuel Administrator James J. Storrow met in New York with coal shippers and railroad officials to discuss securing a steady flow of large extra supplies of bituminous coal to New England by rail and steamers. He was to return to Boston for a conference with Mayor Peters about obtaining 85 000 tons of soft coal for city institutions next winter.
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New York
New England
Mr. Storrow
Boston
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