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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1901
Page
3
C. E. Hodges of the special committee appointed by the Hull Massachusetts Yacht Club oversees the yacht races for Thomas W. Lawson. Lawson holds lead position amid club effort to manage the event.
Discussion centers on Thomas W Lawson and Sir Thomas Lipton over Indpendence versus Shamrock II with New York Yacht Club figures like J Pierpont Morgan cited. Hull Massachusetts races plan under a committee including Lawson allies as frames for rudders near completion at Atlantic Works.
The Boston Athletic Association reports that Professor Doc O Connell has been committed to a sanitarium due to severe mental decay. Once a famed axer and athlete, he is said to be beyond recovery and may be moved to another facility until death. His ring career included a 20 round title bout with George Dawson in 1892 and later work as a boxing instructor for the B A A.
A Herreshoff worker hinted the Belmont syndicate’s defending cup boat may be launched from the south shop on Saturday March 30 in Bristol. He said no orders were confirmed but saw no reason the new century cup defender could not be launched then.
A Boston Post summary hints at a Lowell boxing club event with Middleweight Champion George Gardiner as referee and a Parker Lenham bout in Brockton. It critiques Jim Jeffries Brady dealings, notes Gardiner's challenged peers like Handler, Carter, McCoy, and Gerry, and mentions Gardiner vs Walcott prospects and press manipulation.
Isaac Emerson of the York Yacht Club plans a long voyage aboard the brigantine rigged steam yacht Margaret. The vessel recently refitted to brigantine rig, with steam power for the voyage, will depart soon for the planned route.
The executive in charge reports favorable progress for the Mechanics' building exhibition with more stage boxes this year. An auction sale of boxes is set for Monday April 1 at Leonard's 40 Bromfield street with an upset price of 100 dollars. Eben D. Jordan to entry about thirty. Thomas W. Lawson to enter a larger number and likely challenge him.
Alec Campbell, country club pro, arrived yesterday after a two month Scotland tour with his brother Jack. He reports Myopia Club course rivaling St Andrews and Prestwick as top links, and says it is better than the average links. He will be re engaged at the Country Club this year.
Police with a search warrant disrupted an early morning party at 1786A Washington Street. Ten men were taken to Station 5 with furnishings. two packs of cards were the only gaming evidence found. Those named include Joseph Brown 40 Harry Mann 86 William Smith 40 William Martin 26 Charles J Clarkson 44 Peter McBurney 42 Charles Fling 49 Harry Brown 58 Orgs Wilson 36 George Johnson 47. They were booked on a charge of being present where gaming implements were found.
Orlando Stevens seeks reinstatement from the N C A amid claims of pressure on the board of appeals. The Interclub Racing Association met at Metropolitan Wheelmen and discussed season plans, club participation, and rule changes while noting riders Moran Cadwell and Fenn were overlooked in elite lists.
The New England Kennel Club beach show at Mechanics building runs April 2 3 4 and 6 with the Irish terrier slated for a prominent place. The Irish Terrier Club of America offers significant stakes and eight silver cups valued at percent each, open to members only.
A long standing clash between Cincinnati president John T Brush and Philadelphia magnate Colonel John S Rogers widens. Rogers accuses Brush of scheming to seize control via A H Koch and pivot to a National League franchise next winter. President Johnson notes internal fights help the American League.
Pope Leo's jubilee promises a period from February 18 to August 19. Boston Catholics must complete defined church visits across districts including South End and North End with varying counts per church. Additional requirements include multiple communion events and prayers for church exaltation and heresy extirpation across 60 total visits.
The Amateur League title race tightens as Dudley leads Newtons and B. A. A. with two weeks remaining. Arlington Bott Club looms as Dudley’s final rival while top individual marks shift among Tower, Ranzin, and Hales as standings and averages tighten.
The funeral for Frank Quennell a noted Mason and Hampton House proprietor in Boston was held at his Broadway Somerville home. A large attendance included fifty Coeur de Leon Commandery members and delegations from Faith Lodge Charlestown Signet Royal Arch Chapter Orient Council R and M Aleppo Temple. Services by Rev H D Maxwell and Harvard Male Quartet. Knights Templar service led by W H Cushman and Frank A Vose acting prelate. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Telegraphers in the Central Railroad of New Jersey announce a wage increase demand tomorrow. They seek a minimum of $30 a month, current wages run from $40 to $65, plus annual and trip passes and shorter tower hours. They will meet General Superintendent Olhausen to push the claim.
Port town dispatches a British steamship report from March 10 describing a schooner sighting about sixty miles from Portland. The account mentions gale force winds and rough seas with uncertain crew status and possible distress.
Friends of Edward Hanlan Ten Eyck prepare to defend him before the NAAC on the 16th. Ten Eyck refused to proceed to Paris races without his mate Charles H. Lewis, and Wachusett Boat Club will assume responsibility. The club president withdrew Ten Eyck’s entry and barred the trip unless accompanied by Lewis.
Mr George Alexander proposes a dramatists club to read submitted plays and select the most meritorious to be produced. Mr Biserbohm Tree agrees to arrange the cast with Mr Alexander in the production plan.
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