Reliance Outsails Columbia in Sound Chase Toward Bristol
The Reliance and Columbia raced near New Rochelle and Glen Cove as the Reliance rode a southeast wind toward the Sound and Bristol with the Sunbeam and Park City assisting. The Columbia tried sails and jib topsail changes for about 45 minutes but lagged, with the Reliance extending a clear lead by noon and continuing eastward.
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Reliance
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Shamrock ITI Prepares For Race After Friday’s Event
Gourock Scotland May 8 The Shamrock ITI remains at her moorings as owner and skipper recall a disaster on a Friday. Wringe takes the challenger alone to test sails ahead of tomorrow’s set race. The new spars prove strong and light with aluminum fittings replacing steel. Course from Gourock to Holy Loch laid out for the race.
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Wringe
Holy Loch
Reliance to Fit Out for the Trial Races at Glen Cove
In Bristol Rhode Island preparations begin to haul the cup defender Reliance from the water to clean and brighten her underbody ahead of the Glen Cove races starting May 21. The Constitution’s topmast was replaced with a jury topmast and tackle lifting a new 60 foot spar, two feet longer than the old, signaling more sail aloft.
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Reliance
Glen Cove
Khama Damaged on Return to Gourock After Terrific Voyage
British cutter Khama of 388 tons, recently bought by Seymour Hyde of New York, sailed May 3 from Gourock and returned today in a damaged state. After 50 miles beyond Tuskar, severe weather tore away jib and main halyards, forcing a return. Crew say they never had such experiences and doubt they will sail again.
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Seymour Hyde
New York
Tuskar
Davis and Delehanty Become Nation's Mostunpopular Ball Players
Davis and Delehanty top a list of ill favored baseball figures after signing with rival clubs and taking bonuses from McGraw. The dispute over contracts triggered a split among leagues with Pulliam and Johnson enforcing terms. Davis rose from Cleveland outfield to shortstop and was traded to New York for Buck Ewing.
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Jimmy McAleer
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McAleer
New York
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Bay State Yacht Club Backs Member Helmsmen Rule
The Bay State Yacht Club of Revere voted to allow only members to helm their regattas this summer. The regatta committee preferred non members for steering, but supporters of Corinthianism prevailed. The first regatta is set for Memorial Day.
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Revere
Bicycle Notes on Stinson Walthour Rivalry and Track Progress
Bill Stinson returned from Atlanta claiming Walthour is set to win despite riders’ efforts. He notes strong reports from Butler and Moran. Charles River Park track work advances with surfacing nearly complete, promising clear bankings. Kennedy reports Philadelphia evidence of fast riding by Elkes De Guichard Munroe and Elkes again, with mile times around 1:17 and five miles in 7:05.
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Munroe
Unlimited pursuit race sparks Readville show down May 30
Kenneth A. Skinner and Harry Fosdick set for an unlimited pursuit race at Readville track May 30 as part of the Massachusetts Automobile Club meet. Competitors start from opposite track sides, race ends when one passes the other, and the loser pays for a trophy.
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Harry Fosdick
Massachusetts Automobile Club
Readville Track
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Mr. Skinner
Readville
Boxing Gossip on Sandy Ferguson Marriage and Career
The piece notes ex-champion Sandy Ferguson has married, ending his search for matches. It reflects on his stubborn nature and boxing career while hinting at future ventures in the sport.
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Sandy Ferguson
England
Sandy
Punting Contest Closes Yale Spring Practice
New Haven Conn May 8 The Yale spring football practice ends with the annual punting contest next Monday Prizes go to the three best kickers based on distance accuracy and drop kicking The likely starting lineup includes ends Rafferty Shevlin or Hare tackles Hogan Bloomer guards Kinney Cartwright centre Smith quarterback Rockwell halves Metcalf Owsley fullback Bowman The coachers see Smith and Cartwright as strong centre candidates Kinney may move to guard next fall
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