Independence 3 Dip Launch Planned for May 18
The Independence is set to launch two weeks from today on Saturday morning May 18 from Atlantic Works. Officials expect completion by May 16 or 17 and anticipate a simple ceremony with a wine christening by Miss Taawson. Boston yachtsmen watch for the Constitution launch timeline and possible Newport race invites for the Independence.
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Atlantic
Atlantic Works
I&th
Taawson
Lawson
Boston
Belmont
W. Butler Duncan
Herreshof
Boston Athletic Association Junior Swim Meet Exciting Finals
The annual junior swimming events at the Boston Athletic Association pools drew a large youthful crowd of members and guests. CC Noyes dominated the 75 yard heat, Malcolm Williams claimed the final against Noyes, and Williams won 424 58 in a spirited dash. Forbush edged Grozier in the 60 yard event, while Be Estabrook and F Estabrook led the two length final, with Burdette winning the second heat.
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Boston Athletic Association
CC. Noyes
Nish
Malcolm Williams
B. Tower
Williams
Noyes
A. Dabney
A. Forbush
R. Grozier
A. Livingstone
Livingstone
Forbush
Grozier
Dabney
Be Estabrook
F. Estabrook
Paul Burdette
Morn Weeks
Burdette
Weeks
M. Williams W. McCusker
R. Townsend
T. F. J. Galvan, Jr
D. Ae
Eld
Dra H. Coffin
Kellogg Powhaenad Oo McCusker
Sliams
A. Martin
W. Me Ie Gal
Hon R
Watenes
Veen Pe
Baxter
Arth Blaike
Anad
S. L. Hecht
James Shea
A. Oneayae
C. Noyes
Mae Tesi B. Tower
Sam
H. Holtman
D. Wadsworth
Wringe's Big Claim On Shamrock Contests
Captain Wringe of the Shamrock I predicts the Shamrock II can be beaten by a minute per mile in trial races. Yacht experts offered mixed judgments saying Shamrock II is fastest, or Shamrock I deteriorated, or Wringe's claim is preposterous. All agree normal conditions would put Shamrock II about 30 minutes ahead on the Sandy Hook course.
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Southampton
Wringe
Shamrock I
Shamrock Iti
Shamrock II
Captain Wringe
Opening of public links at Franklin Park proves light turnout
Weak turnout greeted the Franklin Park public links opening as northwest winds and Thursday night rain left pools on the greens. The old course hosted while the new course was unfinished with George Timson in charge and Mrs. Willie Campbell offering instruction. Swims, diving, and a team race highlighted a scattered day of events with competitors from multiple age groups and clubs competing under damp conditions.
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Franklin Park
George Timson
Louis McInnis
Willie Campbell
Major Taylor Wins International Bic Race in Bordeaux
American cyclist Major Taylor won the 2000 metre international race in Bordeaux in 3 minutes 4 seconds, after a postponement from the previous evening due to failed electric light. A large crowd caused damage before police restored order and gate money was refunded.
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Bordeaux
Taylor
Belgium
France
Yankee Jockeys Day to Win at Newmarket Meeting
At Newmarket today Aida ridden by Danny Maher won the 1000 Guineas with WMieur D Eto second and Santa Bri Ida third among fifteen starters. Danny Maher also rode London to victory in the Brethby handicap and Tantalus in the Brickley stakes. Lester Reiff rode Santa Bri Ida in second.
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London
Newmarket
Aida
Danny Maher
Wmieur D’ete
Santa Briida
Johnnie Reiff
Daniel Cooper
Lester Eiff
Rangeley Season Opens as Ice Clears in Maine
Rangeley lakes are ice free and the first fishing party of the season has departed. Reports say trout and salmon are biting sharply while camps along the lake bustle with activity. Captain Barker began his season on the Florence A. Barker this Thursday.
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Lewiston
Rangeley
Barker
Florence A. Barker
Holliston Hosts May Cycling Race Under A M ae Management
Road race activity grows with Holliston set for May 30 event managed by A M ae. Opening meet at Hillagrove track to close entries in May with Nat Gerry of Providence. Twenty mile open sprint, two mile handicap, and participation by Burns Caldwell and other grand team members.
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Holliston
A. M. Ae
Hillagrove Track
Nat Gerry
Friendship Street
Providence
Burns
Harry Caldwell
Eddie Bald
Paul Kiser
Arthur Gardiner
Bald
Gardiner
Ae Automobile
Kiser
Dayton
Kiser Gee
Ra ‘Art Colin Tattie Bramion
Brocktyn
Charles River
Tom Butler
Séafort
Dean's Ointment Promises Gentle Eczema Relief
Warning against child skin suffering as eczema and skin diseases are addressed by Dean's Ointment. It claims to cure and protect the most delicate skin and is available at drug stores for 50 cents.
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Dean
Skat Tournament Opens Under Victor Brusendorff
A skat tournament began at Turn fall last night with 16 contestants under the management of Victor Brusendorff. Brusendorff originated the idea while skat, a French card game, gains popularity in Europe and America as listed contestants include A. Clouten F. B. Teythorn John Wirth Henry Notts Carl Stohn Carl Recknagel.
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Turnfall
Victor Brusendorff
Mr. Brusendorff
Boston Chess Tournament Promises Prizes for Top Scorers
A Boston event divides players John Kalbskopf Henry Wachendorf John Schaefer Otto Kalmus Oscar Schmidt Paul Becker E Heers D Davidson A Kibefeld and George Renschel into four sections. Each section awards a silver model prize to the first to reach 1000 points at their table. The contest runs every second evening for about two weeks with a final champion skater of Boston if winners choose to continue.
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John Kalbskopf
Henry Wachendorf
John Schaefer
Otto Kalmus
Oscar Schmidt
Paul Becker
E. Heers
D. Davidson
A. Kibefeld
George Renschel
Boston
Bancroft to Row for Harvard Varsity Crew This Year
Harvard oarsmen may welcome Hugh Bancroft back to the varsity boat as June 21 likely sees him in the stroke seat against Yale. His return boosts Harvard’s chances, pairing with Jim Lawrence and Dimorrent in the stern trio and reshaping the lineup for the season.
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Harvard
Hugh Bancroft
Bullard
Mos
Barcroft
Ale
Bancroft
Crimson
Yale
Tits Brother
Big Jim Lawrence
Stern
Sharkey Wins Fourth Round Over Russell in Colorado Bout
Sailor Tom Sharkey defeated Big Fred Russell in the fourth round of a ten round scheduled match in Denver. The bout featured rough tactics and many clinches with few clean blows as officials moved to keep bets off and protect patrons.
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Denver
Col
Tom Sharkey
Fred’ Russell
California
Colorado Athletic Association
Sharkey
Russell
George English
Tommy Ryan
Fred Russell
Ben Roberts
Ana
Pete’* Everett
Cripple Creek
Jack Lavell
Butte
Mont
Floto
Ussell
Tom
Ugsell
Eferee
Arkey
SUNS
Change in one day with Dr Agnew’s Catarrhal Powder
O C Burt of 26 Broadway New York reports rapid relief after one day of using Dr Agnew’s Catarrhal Powder. He says the remedy worked like magic and pain relief is within reach. Sold by Burwell & Sons and all druggists.
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Rs. O. C. Burt
Broadway
New York
Boxing Gossip from Newburyport on champions and matches
The letter from Rob Roy discusses England’s heavyweight lineage from Jem Mace, the first American heavyweight, and lists champions across weights. It notes George Dixon and Terry McGovern as figures to study, plus a potential Sullivan-Mitchell comparison and upcoming matches with Charlie O Rourke and Mysterious Billy Smith. It mentions Harvey Parker seeking wrestling bouts and a large challenger Echteler as a possible opponent with a $50 wager.
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Newburyport
Maclaughlin
Charles
Mr. Benton
Post
England
Jem Mace
America
Heenan
Molyneux
George Dixon
Terry McGovern
Heenan-Sayers
Charlie Mitchell
Mitchell
John L. Sullivan
Sullivan
Madison Square Garden
Jake Kilrain
Kilrain
Mississippi
Ivan
Macon
King
Mace
Jem Smith
Jack
Vis
Alf Greenfield
Peter Jackson
Pelican Club
London
Queensberry
Jackson
Smith
Dan
Cham Creedon
National Sporting Club
Greedon
George Ep
Great Britain
Jacob Hyer
Tom Beasley
Tommee
Yankee Sullivan
James Jeffries
Kid’ Eee
Matty Matthews
Nk Prne
Erry McGovern
Weenah-Sayers
York Copper
Patsey Sheppa
Dan Daly
Tom Boles
Dan Murphy
Corbett
Charlie O'Rourke
Billy Smith
Kirtland Club
Nhen
O'Rourke
Arge
Harvey Parker
Howard
Parker
Cen
Michel Echteler
Roxbury Brewery
Echteler
H. Benton
Rob Roy
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Radam
Bright
New England
Wilk Sts
Independence
Boston Boat
Herreshoff
Constitution
East Boston
New York Yacht Club
Newport
Norman Winthrop Kenney
Chickering & Sons
Tremont Street
James H. W. Huckins
Parker House
Commerce Street
Mass
Major Taylor
Lester Reiff
Skat
Lithia
W. F. Smith
Tremont ST
Bostor
DR. Landis
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