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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1901
Page
3
Builder Lawley is planning the launching of the Independence cup yacht with framing and rudder components near complete. The gun metal rudder frame will be cast in Tobin bronze and joined to a six point support system as the vessel nears launch readiness in Boston.
The Massachusetts Amateur Bowling League debuts with a candlepin series featuring Newtowne Boston Athletic 99th Artillery Dudley Old Dorchester OM Dorchester and Highland. A two game format runs March 13 through May with home and away games among six clubs under the league banner.
March 6 Brookline Swimming Club of Brookline Massachusetts won the water polo championship contest at the Sportsman's Show Coliseum. The Brookline team dominated the St Louis Turners of St Louis Missouri, holding them scoreless as Brookline triumphed 6 to 0.
Mr John R Mott of New York spoke on The Significance of the Personality of Jesus Christ to Harvard Men to a large audience. Mr Joseph Jacobs of London lectured on Some Fables in the Talmud as part of Harvard Semitic department lecture series.
Old champion Charles G Herbert of Somerville breaks Cochem's 1809 mark with 189 points to lead the intercollegiate strength test. Herbert, described as medium size but exceptionally well developed, has trained for three to four years to become champion.
Scores from last night show East Weymouth beating Clinton 5 to 3 at Clinton Clinton. Seatland defeated Brockton 90 to 35 at Seatland. Portland edged Brockton 3 to 1 at Portland Portland.
A twenty eight foot python named Long Tom at Austin and Stone's was forced to break an eight month fasting with help from Reymond L. Ditmar and Charles Snyder of New York's Zoological Park. Snake charmer Trixie Roderico guided the operation as twenty one men restrained the reptile while a 12 pound rabbit was fed using a 10 foot pole. The snake returned to its cage to digest for about ten days.
The column debunks a New York tale of a horse to England for racing and notes McCoy's England trip. It discusses Gardner vs Ryan, Gardner vs McCoy prospects, and legalities of athletic clubs hosting boxing events. Mentions Patsey Sweeney, Sammy, and Pat Man Tn Tuomas O Toole queries, with chatter on matchups and weights.
Charles Daly of the Harvard football eleven returns to Cambridge after a three month absence. He has been studying for West Point exams and plans to begin soldier life next June if successful. Daly will stay until June graduation, serves as class day marshal, and will train for the track team aiming for a strong broad jump at the Yale dual meet.
The report notes athletes from the Paradelphia club achieving notable jumps and heights. One competitor cleared 23 feet in the broad jump and another reached six feet in the high jump, with a strong showing by Manning who weighed 147 pounds.
John J Corbett aged 20 residing at the Hotel Royal was arrested last night for larceny. He is accused of stealing a trunk check from Alfred Johnson of 6 Allston Street, taking the trunk from North Union Station, moving it to his lodging, and disposing of its contents.
An early hour blast at 1 Wyman Place damaged the first floor of a three story wooden building. The lamp explosion started a fire investigated by authorities. Firefighters reported smoke and a minor loss as crews worked to control the blaze.
Worcester March 6 Pahill W Moen third vice president of the American Steel and Wire Company says he will not oppose the consolidation of the company as part of the United States Steel Corporation.
National India Rubber Company factory in Bristol Rhode Island will shut March 23 for two weeks to take inventory and prepare machinery. About one thousand workers will be affected.
Willie Delay age 7 of 482 West Second Street suffered a possible skull fracture after falling from a second story window. He was found in a stony afternoon light and transported for medical care.
A fire swept the top floor of a four story brick building at 106 Chandler Street last night. Firefighters contained the blaze with no word on injuries or cause.
The passage details muscular tests used at Harvard measured in kilograms and kilometers with points. Herbert Ferbert scores seventy three in the right squeeze and seventy one in the left, setting high marks while Shirley Ellis exceeds a hundred in either hand but not Ferbert. The system was devised by Dr. Sargent and now a national contest ranks the top fifty men from Harvard and other colleges to crown the championship, with Columbia winning last year after Harvard led previously.
The text outlines the option clause controversy as NL clubs, players, and executives debate its enforceability and future impact. It cites Hal Taylor's view on duress and inequity, contrast with other legal opinions, and notes AL moves to sign NL players amid rule clashes and Johnson's disapproval of the new foul ball strike rule.
Pittsburgh March 6 President Zimmer of the Protective Association of Baseball Players said in an interview he would uphold the agreement with the National League to suspend such members who join the American League. He added he would resign if the contract he made is not kept. He cannot expel members but will suspend them pending Association action.
Washington March 6 President Young of the National Baseball League announced Eu aah Demonte ville has signed a Boston contract after being sold to a National League team by Brooklyn. The move marks a shift for the outfielder as he joins the Boston organization.
Dr. C. N. P. Mead of Winchester and Dr. R. R. Andrews spoke at the monthly meeting of the American Academy of Dental Science held at Young's last night. Dr. W. C. Pond served as the presiding officer. For Other Sporting News See Page 2.
Major Taylor did not sail for France on Tuesday despite a Paris dated check and registration card. He was found at home in Worcester with no reason given for the delay, and some spectators speculated he planned to sail on March 13 for luck. The Charlestown Cycle Club nominated officers for the coming year including president Charles W. Sargent and treasurer Charles F. Moore.
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