Independence launch details reveal secrecy and build progress
The Independence launch remains secret with timing not announced until hours before launching. The keel trench is dug eight feet deep and the cradle, deck cleats, and windlass are being installed as carpenters finish the underbody. Brigadier-General Young and Congressman Roberts visited the yacht shed and praised the vessel's potential speed as designers push the Constitution style rigging toward its first trial spin.
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B .S. Converse
Malden
General Young
I. W. Roberts
Converse
Howard
Smedbury
McKinley
Herreshoffs
Nat
Constitution
Billman
W. Butter Duncan
Chase
Columbia
Royal Yard
Nat Butler Reinstated Rider Moves Toward May Track Dates
Nat Butler the Cambridge sprint racer was reinstated by the American Racing Cyclists Union and is now eligible to race on all tracks. He trained at Charles River Park and has May 2 and May 30 races set against Cham pion, Stinson, and Wadthour. Other local racers including Burns Pierce, McEachern, and Eddie McDuffee figures are preparing, with manager Irwin arranging appearances by Edward Taylor and Tom Linton.
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Nat Butler
Cambridge
American Racing Cyclists’ Union
Nat
Charles River Park
Butler
Riders’ Union
Ainst Albert Champion
Robbie Althour
Will Stinson
Wadthour
New Providence
Surns Pierce
Stinson
McEachern
Deanbridge
Bobby Thompson
David G. Shafer
Michael
Eddie McDuffee
Shafer
Knights of Columbus Excursion to Norfolk for Anniversary
A Knights of Columbus delegation and companions depart South Station at 6 p m on Friday May 31 via Fall River Line for Norfolk Virginia to attend Portsmouth Council anniversary ceremonies. The trip includes two days in Norfolk with travel back to Boston. Thirty dollars covers all expenses for the week long outing. Apply to J E at 176 Washington Street Boston.
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Knights of Columbus
Boston
Fall River
Norfolk
Institution of Portsmouth Council
Washington
J.eas Ane
Bosto
Leleu bene ball net final game won by seniors
The final Leleu bene game saw Holmes Fieldrops and an all senior squad dominate. The winning team scored 15 to 0 as Saas om fielding failed. pinning and Smith at third stood out with strong play.
The Rush to Enrope Itineraries for Cunarder Vessels
Local officials report bold plans to secure sailings for prominent citizens and their families. Applications needed for Boras vessels to Liverpool, with departures from Boston and the new Cunardersea line being pursued this summer.
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Liverpool
Yachtsmen Skeptical On Shamrock II Performance
Boston yachtsmen doubt Shamrock II's claimed performance against the Columbia. Captain Haff and other experts contest the vessel’s showing, believing Shamrock II can do better.
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Haff
Boston
Shamrock II
Columbia
Shamrock
Yacht Delayed as Tow to New Dock Deliberations Begin
The vessel will be towed to a different dock for rigging, causing uncertainty about when it will depart. Officials foresee possible postponement as the yacht remains idle awaiting maneuvering plans and final clearance.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cures for Spring Skin Ailments
A testimonial claims Hood's Sarsaparilla removes humors causing pimples boils and indigestion during cold days and spring. The writer says the remedy strengthens and tones the system and cured a pimples breakout attributed to the ailment.
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Hood
Harviy Y Pelton
Bharen Vibe Kan
Columbia Dominates Windward and Triangular Courses
The former proved superior in windward work and beating before the wind. Columbia won two of three races with similar conditions to yesterday’s failed race, by ten minutes eight seconds and six minutes thirty four seconds respectively. Shamrock was excluded by an accident, while Shamrock II showed skepticism from Captain Haff about its performance.
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Lawley
Robinson
Atlantic Works
Lawley’s
Columbia
Shamrock
Aptain Haff
Frank Miller
Clary
Billman Going Slowly With Unfamiliar English Double Spreaders
Bristol May 13. Considerable discussion has been provoked here by a note on unfamiliar English double spreaders and the slow progress of a proposed constitution matter. Local observers debate practical steps and timing amid linguistic hurdles.
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Bristol
Constitution's first trial spin date not yet set
John B. Herréshoff, president of the local boat builder, said the debut spin for the Constitution remains undetermined and several days remain before launch. Crews report brisk progress on fittings as the topmast and related gear are raised and secured, a new steering wheel installed, and preparations for spars and steel gaff continue.
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John B.herréshoff
Shamrock to Dock May 13 Plans Scrapped
Weymouth May 13 reports Mr. Watson finds today’s results unsatisfactory and will return the new boat to Southampton. Saraata Sides displaced by the crowd. Dean Bank, Bats, and Mainssil tiie e. left behind, gaff and other gear to be removed as she departs.
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Weymouth
Trials Resume at Weymouth After Night and Day Work
The text notes that proceedings proceed night and day, with trials at Weymouth having resumed after interruptions.
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Weymouth
Shamrock II Wins 29-Mile Set Race Over Shamrock I
May 13 report from London notes Shamrock II beats Shamrock I by five minutes on a 29 mile course from Portland breakwater to Shambles lightship and White Nose point. Times show Shamrock II 2h 19s. commentary praises improvements and hints at future performances.
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London
Portland
Shambles
White Nose Point
Nish
Sandy Hook
Harvard Crew Edges Toward Final Eight Selection
Harvard varsity crew is nearly set for its June race with Yale at New London. A second crew forms as substitutes, with shifting seats possible. The week’s lineup places Bullard at stroke, Ayers, H Bancroft, Lawrence, Shuebruk, Blake, Goodell, and the watching Yale coach Fred Al notes potential matchups as Bullard’s early stroke seat likely to hold.
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Yale
New London
Bullard
Ayers
H. Bancroft
Lawrence
Blue
Crimson
Brownell
Guy Bancroft
Tufts College Nine Beats Vermont In Easy Victory
Tufts College defeated Vermont 6 to 2 as Tufts pitchers were hit hard by a weak Vermont lineup but the Tufts offense produced runs steadily. The game details show Tufts 12 hits to Vermont 9 with 8 errors shared by both sides and batteries Perkins Fiske for Tufts and Bong Taylor Latour Wasson for Vermont.
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Burlington
Tufts College
Vermont
Ermont
Tufts
Perkins
Fiske
Bong Taylor
Latour
Wasson
Franklin Field games report shows Burdett loss to Boston
At Franklin Field Burdett College fell to Boston 9 to 0. Earlier at Princeton New Jersey Princeton defeated Lawrenceville 21 to 0. The results reflect the day’s college football action with strong defensive showings.
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Franklin Field
Burdett College
Boston
Princeton
N. J
Lawrenceville
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