Independence Named Lawson Cup Defender By Mrs Lawson
Mrs Thomas W Lawson selected Independence as the Lawson cup defender and announced the yacht club will name the cup races. Construction on Independence progressed with frames set and plating due next week while inviting Sir Thomas Lipton to compete remains under Hull Massachusetts Yacht Club discussion.
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Aston
Independence
Thomas W. Lawson
Lawson
Hull-Massachusetts Yacht Club
Sir Thomas J. Lipton
Etiouette
Independence christened Lawson yacht after bronze plate
The Lawson yacht receives the first bronze plate with the name Independence to replace the prior designation. Builders crowninshield and crew detail the frame construction using steel plates and angle bars for strength as the vessel advances toward its forthcoming race.
Indirect Plans for Independence Building Race Announced
The Shamrock's owner will be invited along with a full statement of race plans. The invitation stresses details on the course and rules, if any, beyond Hull Massachusetts Yacht Club regulations.
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Nounced
The
Shamrock
Hull-Massachusetts Yacht Club
IS SHAMROCK II A FREAK GLASGOW
A long conference at Glasgow, March 1, between Sir Thomas Lipton, Designer Watson and Captain Camore discussed plans for the cup challenger Shamrock II. Lipton said the yacht is totally unlike any Atlantic yacht and will provoke reflection among designers. He noted Watson initially hesitated but his design discoveries are of immense importance.
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Glasgow
Thomas Lipton
Watson
Camore
Sir Thomas
Experimental Work On Cup Defender At Bristol
This afternoon the lower plating below the bilges on the cup defender was polished by electric power as an experiment. Coleman the blockmaker visited the Herreshoff shops to discuss making special blocks for various parts of the boat. One hundred yards of Mt Vernon duck marked No 4 arrived by rail and was set to be made into staysails.
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Bristol
R. I
Coleman
Herreshoff
Mt. Vernon
Creedon Defeats Scanlon in Boston Bout at St. Leon
March 1 report: Dan Creedon knocks out Jim Scanlon in the fourth round. The White Rats held a banquet at Hotel St. Leon with about forty attendees. A permanent Boston organization with headquarters at the St. Leon was formed and weekly banquets planned.
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Greedon
Scanlon Hot Springs
Dan Creedon
Jim Scanlon
White Rats
Hotel St. Leon
Boston
the St. Leon
Dartmouth Downs Williams for New England Basketball Title
Hanover March 1 Dartmouth defeated Williams 36 to 21 to claim the New England basketball championship claim. Colonel William J Donovan inspected Company H at Hast Armory last evening with 43 men and 3 officers. The colonel praised the unit for high standards and officer efficiency.
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Chelsea C. C
Waltham C. C
Charlestown
Jamaica
Somerville
Roslindale
Larkin
Press
Mets
Blossom
Broadway
Chelsea
St. James Alleys
Altham
Brophy
Ister
Csccceseseee
Techmeyer
Filis
Mathews
Cccessess
Willd O. Bowler
D. Williams
Henderson
William J. Donovan
Hast
John J. Hayes
Hanover
N. H
Dartmouth
Williams
New England
Masaachusetts Boys
American jockeys head to Europe for lucrative seasons
Twenty one American jockeys head to Great Britain and Europe for the coming season with rich fees. Notable riders include Lester Reiff at 25000 dollars and Danny Maher at 20000 dollars. Taral Cash Sloan Doggett Simms McJoynt Hamilton ride in France Austria while others race in England for owners such as Croker Vanderbilt Lorillard Corrigan.
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Great Britain
Europe
Ted Sloan
Free Lance
Joe Scherrer
Fred Taral
Sam Doggett
Danny
Boxing Gossip Sparks New England Lightweight Contests
Boxing items from Roxbury promoter talks and post dispatches detail challengers for the 133 and 126 pound classes, with Billy Berkeley at the Post 7:15 to arrange a match, Patsey Sweeney heading to Memphis for a 2th round March 13 bout, and multiple wishers like Mick Donovan, Burley Hall, Kid ODonnell, and others seeking sparring and matches.
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Tommy Devine
Roxbury
New England
F. G. Parke
Billy Berkeley
Berkeley
Mike
Patsey Sweeney
Tom Maguire
Sweeney
Memphis
Tenn
Perry Queenan
Burley Hall
O'Donnell
Somerville Chamion
Bentone
Hull
Business Men's Athletic Club
Billy Jordan
Harley O'Rourke
Kid O'Donnell
Kid Haley
Kid
Came
Aurora Misleen
Southton
Triest Border
Polo Championship Disputed After Lewiston Battle
Portland team claims Maine State League title after a 9 to 3 win over Lewiston but Lewiston manager Doe contests the result. He says the official records will show Lewiston can clinch the championship by winning the final game in Lewiston Saturday night.
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Portland
Lewston
Doe
Lewistons
Lewiston
Pal ace Team Sets New World Two-Game Bowling Record
In Columbus on March 1 the Pal ace team of the United League broke the world two-game record with scores of 1006 and 1052, averaging 1029, surpassing Anson's Chicago team.
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Columbus
Palace
Anson
Chicago
Players Can Sign With Us Says Somers Despatch
President Zimmer of the Baseball Players Protective Association reports a Somers despatch urging public announcement that players can sign with the association. Zimmer notes it is premature to discuss signing with opposing leagues. The pledge implies National and Eastern League players signing American League contracts face suspension pending Protective Association action.
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Washington
C. L. Zimmer
Baseball Players’ Protective Association
C. W. Somers
American Baseball League
Protective Association
New Automobile Record Set Albany to New York in Nine Hours Thirty Five Minutes
New York reports a record run Albany to New York in nine hours thirty five minutes in a gasoline propelled car. The trip began at 8 30 a m and ended at 6 05 p m at 67 West Sixty sixth street. The driver Fred Walsh of Marion New Jersey and a machinist completed most of the 172 mile route on rough roads. Walsh testified before a legislative committee on continuous automobile control and speed restrictions were discussed.
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New York
Albany
Fred Alsh
Marion
N. J
West Sixty Sixth Street
Walsh
Legislative Committee
Gotueptres
Brookline Swim Club Opens Brockton YMCA Pool Meet
Brookline Swimming Club members aided local swimmers at the Brockton YMCA pool opening. Events included 2 yard race won by F. Rechtler, 100 yard race won by H. Holm, diving won by L B McKenzie, 25 yard back race won by Al McCormick, and a relay won by Sam Avery’s Reds.
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al McCormick
Newlin
Reds
Sam Avery
LeMoyne
H. Holm
Brookline
Brockton
M. O
George Holm
Columbia Beats Brockton 25 to 8 in Cambridge Row
The Columbia basketball team of Cambridge defeated Brockton in Cambridge tonight with a 25 to 8 score. Players listed include Swanson Hayes Williamson McCarthy and Gillis, with Saunders and Worchester contributing goals for Columbia.
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Brockton
Columbia
Cambridge
Wite
Fi Levon Ries
Cilla Cunwell
Foscs
Collins Chooses Manager Job Over Boston Offer
Boston magnates tempt star Jimmy Collins with a $5000 offer to stay with the National League. Collins, in Cleveland, says he will accept the Boston American League managerial post. The piece notes other Boston figures and schedule concerns as the league adjusts plans for May play.
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Conant
Boston
Jimmy Collins
Collins
Cleveland
Somers
Chick” Stahl
Dineen
Willis
Hugh Duffy
Milwaukee
Duffy
American Association
American League
Charles River Park
Messrs. Irwin
Clarke Joins Washington Club for Coming Season
William J. Clarke former Boston catcher and treasurer of the Players' Protective Association signed to play for Jimmy Manning's Washington club of the American League. He cited better inducements and a wish to stay closer to home. Clarke plans to coach Princeton on Monday and noted a stampede of National League players switching to the American.
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Baltimore
William J. Clarke
Boston
Players’ Protective Association
Collins
Dineen
Somers
Harry Howell
McGraw
McGinnity
Clarke
Princeton
Tigers
Robinson
Nature's Belt Promises Cure for Weak Men Through Electricity
Advertises Dr. Sanden Electric Belt and Hercules Body Battery as cures for impotence and debility. Claims 95 percent permanent cures after 60 days of nightly use. Offers free health book by mail and in person consultations with broad hours.
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Nature
DR. Sanden
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