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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1903
Page
3
In Glasgow on March 27 the Shamrock III’s mainsail was set for the first time and showed promising sailmaking. Lipton expects a trial spin tomorrow if weather allows, with racing spars and sails aboard nearly matching the designed line. Designer Fife expresses jubilation at the boat’s progress. the racing sails cost $4090.
At Bristol March 27 it was announced by Mr. Iselin that the racing spinnaker for the new boat will be a silk and sea island cotton blend for strength and lightness. A silk sail was rejected as prone to tearing. Two heavier spinnakers will cover strong winds. Cotton duck topsails and staysails arrived from Lawrence for both Reliance and Constitution. The new boat's main boom was painted and steel hoops were added around the mast.
New York March 27 The Niagara VI, Howard Goulds new yacht, has earned the verdict of fastest in her class after a recent trial trip. The craft achieved remarkable speed, drawing attention from yacht enthusiasts and the press.
The Niagara IV, 111 feet beam and 4 feet 8 inches draft, reportedly exceeded all hopes by reaching 27.12 miles per hour on a measured Hudson course. Owner and builder plan use by Mr. Gould for daily trips between New York and Port Washington.
Work advances on Constitution with shrouds nearly set and rigging at the masthead. Gaff and boom expected today, running rigging to follow. Tender and remaining crew due next week as weather allows readying for sails.
Threshie defeats Eaton to capture the Class A amateur billiard title at Hub Palace. Scores show Threshie with a dominant 32 by 48 frames and a high run of 48, while Eaton struggled with form and luck.
The Boston horse show entries will close tonight and a record breaking list of entries is anticipated due to heavy mail at the Tremont Building office. Harness classes show strong New York exhibitor interest and a splendid showing is expected, signaling a successful event.
London report confirms racehorse Sceptre sold by R S Sevier to W W A H Bass of the Tenth Hussars nephew of Lord Burton. Price not disclosed. Sevier previously spurned a $150,000 offer from Vanderbilt and may receive around $100,000 this time.
Paris officials report W K Vanderbilt's Quos Ego finished fourth in the Prix Delatre at Maisons Lafitte. The result marks a mid pack showing for the entrant in the French race.
New York boxer Jimmy Stone defeats Eddie Nadeau in a 10 round bout at the Lenox Athletic Club last night. Jeffries stops Foley in two rounds, Hessel stops Pratt in three, while Vanich and Dwyer fight to a six round draw.
NW York March 27 President Harry Pulliam of the National league announces the following contracts William Clancy with Philadelphia William Kennedy with Pittsburg John Dunleavy of the Montreal club assigned to St Louis John A Heydler of Washington D Co has been appointed President Pulliam s confidential secretary
In Thomasville Georgia March 27 Al Buckenberger of the Boston Nationals laments Pat Carney's absence as a physician to assess players sickness. He worries bluffing by tired men, cites Greminger over 21, and notes this could affect mid season attendance and pennant chances. Tears mark the moment as one player escapes the room recalling a 10 000 crowd last year at the South End.
At the YMCA alleys last evening the Boston and Maine YMCA defeated Fitchburg YMCA to claim the state championship. The match consisted of two strings and the odd game was won by three pins amid a large spectator turnout.
In Macon Georgia Jimmy Collins reacts to the Boston Americans trio Criger Dineen and Freeman by sending them on a 10 mile run as a prank. The players struggle after the first mile and require an ambulance ride back to the Lanier hotel. Collins declares revenge sweet and hints the ponies will be cut in the future.
Harry Corbett refuses to referee the Young Corbett and Terry McGovern title fight. Corbett weighs over the 127 pounds target and tightens his plan to make weight by next Tuesday at 4 PM. McGovern’s camp disputes weight concerns and reports he is near the limit in good condition.
In the editorial from last Evening's Record a satirical jab appears about a bill requiring court suits against corporations to have consent from at least 20 percent of stockholders. The piece also notes a 50 cent ointment ad and a quip on medical woes.
An advertisement touts Graves' Maryland Malt Whiskey as a mild, pure, highly concentrated tonic for invalids and the sick room. It emphasizes its mellowness, aroma, and lack of harsh taste, sold in full quart bottles with a signature mark, through licensed dealers at moderate prices.
Boston coal dealers plan spring price reductions with April 1 scale set at 4.25 a ton for broken anthracite 4.50 for egg stove and chestnut and 3 for pea coal. Prices rise 10 cents monthly until autumn, promising at least 60 cents a ton drop after April 1 depending on freights.
Miss Mildred Everett of Cambridge Massachusetts died in Florence Italy today of heart failure aged 42. She was a daughter of the late Rev Charles C Everett and a member of the Harvard Divinity School faculty. Her body will be cremated and ashes sent to the United States. She had been in Europe since 1896.
The annual Lynn district Methodist Ladies Aid Union meeting gathered about 500 delegates at Centre Methodist Church Malden on March 27. Officers and speakers included Mrs. Arthur Bonner Ipswich Mrs. F N Bardwell Malden Miss L E Kelley Roxbury Mrs A C Rich Medford Mrs Hale Jacobs Malden and Rev George Chadbourne Belmont along with Rev E H Hughes Center Methodst Church.
New Haven Conn March 27 The Harvard Yale crews will race the annual event on Thursday June 2 at New London. The course will be decided soon with a likely format unchanged. Referee will be W A Meikleham who has officiated for several years. Yale freshman crew schedules a race with Columbia freshmen for May 16 at Lake Whitney.
Clinton March 27 a five year old boy William Heinold son of John Heinold was killed by an electric car. The motorman and conductor were held for inquiry after the medical examiner viewed the body.
Alderman Martin F. Carney returns after illness as the Board of Aldermen and citizens await Monday night’s meeting. He is expected to respond to Mayor Clement’s demand for an apology and retraction of the charge that Clarence F. Cormier was appointed to the overseers of the poor to pay a political debt.
A New York writer denounces Rev G Conte alleging dishonesty and declares opposition to the Italian Protective League. He promises to confront Conte wherever they meet and cites disputable documents as proof. The letter is dated March 25.
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