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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1903
Page
3
A new club flag flies from the Boston Yacht Club at Rowe's wharf clubhouse. The banner shows a white field with a blue horizontal bar and a red vertical bar that overlaps the blue. A white star sits at the center of the red bar, a striking blend of national colors said to be highly recognizable.
Ed Delehanty left New Orleans to report to Tom Loftus in Washington. He may stop in Atlanta to confer with Clark Griffith of the New York Americans, hoping for a deal to join Griffith’s team. Griffiths team shows strong interest, while Armour blocked a National League move.
Oxford and Cambridge crews arrive at Putney for final practice ahead of the annual races. Oxford, not a heavy crew, shows good form after two trials. Cambridge prepares a top class eight and both crews hint at a very close race likely to set record time.
Captain Joe Thomas of Yale announces plans to build new grand stands this spring for the Yale Harvard dual meet in New Haven. The dilapidated old structure prompts the project with Harvard as the visiting team this season. Yale aims to raise 2500 dollars and has class committees canvassing for subscriptions.
Joe Nelson defeated Jimmy Michael at the Velodrome Buffalo. He rode 10 kilometres in 37 3-5 seconds and 20 kilometres in 17 17 2-5 seconds, covering the course in fast times.
Paris March 22 W K Vanderbilts Alpha ridden by Nash Turner won the Prix de Fontainebleau at the Longchamp meeting this afternoon confirming a turf triumph for the Vanderbilt stable in Paris.
Bristol Rhode Island March 22 Work on the Reliance nears completion with most rivets in place and only a few plates remaining the bow stern and rudder hanger to finish. The boat is expected to launch on April 11 and the Constitution is nearly rigged as Captain Rhoades aims to sail on April 1.
Greenock March 22 Speculation grows over the time allowance Shamrock III will receive against Reliance in August international races. The new Fife boat appears to use a small sail spread, while Reliance carries the largest sail area for a 90 footer, suggesting Shamrock III will gain about one to two minutes in a 30 mile race. The rig and sail plan indicate a base of about 175 feet with fore triangle around 65 feet, implying at least a one minute advantage.
New York report argues Sir Thomas Lipton should race Shamrock II in American waters to avoid preparation errors that plagued past challenges. Some yachtsmen advocate bringing Shamrock I to Sandy Hook to race all three boats, boosting readiness and chances.
New York March 22 Sir Thomas Lipton's representative H Hier Davies arrived aboard the Etruria from Liverpool. Davies said Shamrock III has been successfully launched and he expected new instructions from Sir Thomas within days.
Entries for the Boston Horse Show must be postmarked by midnight March 28 to be eligible. International interest rises as London exhibitor Fisher enters two horses, marking the first English entry. The show starts in four weeks at Mechanics' Building with favorable plans and incentives for participants.
Local clubs publish requests for season games. Roxbury A A captained by Jim O Brien seeks Pats Day and Saturday fixtures. Lynn A C wants away games against strong amateurs. Somerville Metropolitan A A schedules first game April 20. Blake's Pump Works and Beacons of Waltham look for specific dates. several city teams from Hyde Park to South Boston advertise for deep age groups and uniformed opponents. contact managers at listed addresses to arrange games and share expenses.
The murder case of Joseph H. McElroy, wealthy St Stephen lumberman, unfolds with new clues. He was found by the railroad at Green Lodge and died en route to a hospital after being drugged and stabbed. Authorities pursue a possible female assailant amid conflicting testimony and a missing coat clue.
London March 22 All uncertainty over Parliament approval for the Gordon Bennett race in Ireland ends as a bill to legalize the contest is introduced in the House of Commons by Hon John Scott Montagu. The Light Locomotives Ireland bill provides for authorizing races with light locomotives in Ireland.
Arlington remains atop the Mystic Valley league with 13 wins and two losses as Medford moves closer. The Battery climbs to third with a trio of wins over Kernwood, challenging Calumet, while Towanda trails by one game. Cole of Medford posts the top individual average near 91 and Gray of Arlington posts 296 for best total. Medford’s 46 is the top team string and Battery 1218 the best team total.
Elm club leads the league by one game at season end with Press and Somerville two and three games back. O'Brien of Elm tops the individual list, Farrell of Wells second as final weeks tally closes.
Individual averages list dairy and poultry output with names like Littlefield Quin, Hollis and Dutcher. Butter totals show 84 and 92 for various producers, while Pork figures reach around 50 to 60. Eggs and general produce values appear with several sellers including Reilly and Ware.
Borlston team captured top honors in last week’s candle pin league, posting a season high team total of 1505 and team string of 533. Williams led individuals with 352 and a best single 139, all setting season league records.
The notice lists weekly fixtures for numerous leagues including Mystic Valley, Massachusetts Interclub, Newton, City, New Century, Greater Boston, Catholic, Cycle, North Shore, Bankers and Brokers, Bank Clerks, Commercial, Marketmen, and Telephone Leagues. It details matchups by day for each league’s teams and venues.
Paris reports eleven large Mercedes cars will compete in the Paris Madrid race. Five are 90 horsepower. Artist W. T. Dannat will drive one of the Mercedes. His car nears completion at the Cannstatt factory as Paris agent Charley returns with news of Daimler’s busy works and the cars’ power and quiet operation.
The fragment lists a catalog of patent medicines and brands such as Magee's Emulsion Mennen's Malted Mik Manufacturer names include Maltine Preparations and Mennen's products. It also mentions Pears' Soap and Woodbury's products among others. Verbal hints of Syrup, Pills, and tonics appear, indicating a historical advertising page.
The New England amateur championship bottle pin bowling tournament starts at Splaine & Cmier's Hub Billiard Palace around mid April. It will pair all bowlers against each other with 25 leaders vying for 10 prizes totaling 600 dollars and a separate high single string prize. Entries limited to 80, $2 fee, close April 4 at 11 pm.
In Paris on March 22 a new 12 000 square metre balloon ground extends from Rue Longchamps to the Seine at Neuilly near the Ile des Petteaux. The facility features 35 fir masts, four partitions, and aisles for airships and Santos-Dumont balloons. A 2000 cubic metre craft named Santos-Dumont X will carry at least ten aboard.
Chelsea Athletic Club hosts a top billed boxing card led by Champion Jimmy Briggs of Chelsea versus Fred Bryson in a hot 128-130 pound matchup. The arena on Broadway near Fourth Street expects a large crowd with 200 press and VIP seats. the event follows a busy schedule including Amateur Union bouts and sparring exhibitions.
Yale and Princeton lead opposition to the foul strike rule with Yale captain Burnside Winslow and pitcher Walter F. Carter voicing disapproval. Harvard and Tufts sought guidance from Princeton while Tigers pledge to follow old college rules, signaling broad resistance among colleges.
Last week of the Class A amateur billiard tournament at Hub Billiard Palace. Eaton and Threshie tied for first and will meet Tuesday. Clarkson and Schmitt play tonight. Standings show Threshie 4 0 and Bacon 4 0 at top with other players and records.
The $125 prize event started with a rush and three weeks of rolling remain. W. Clark won the special high score prize last week and currently leads with 421. Other leaders include BE Clark 371 Corcoran 360 Lonergan 379 Harrop 394 and O'Donnell 402.
Brush goes to French Lick Springs to recuperate after a defeat in New York amid six months in the metropolis. N B Young, longtime National League president, plans a baseball history. A six club league forms in Manila as American influence expands.
Arthur G. Lockwood departs for England planning a four month stay with visits to his father Colonel Lockwood at Weston-super-Mare. He will play on prominent courses in England and Scotland during the trip.
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