Ocean Race Assured with Starters Across Atlantic
America owned by Butler Ames of Lowell and Constellation skippered by Francis Skinner of Boston are among likely entrants. Endymion sails with George Lauder Jr holder of the ocean record. Other contenders include Hildegarde Edward R. Coleman Iroquois J C N Whitaker Shenandoah Gibson Fahnestock and Thistle Commodore Robert B H Tod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Endymion
George Lauder, Jr
Hildegarde
Edward R. Coleman
Iroquois
J. C. N. Whitaker
Shenandoah
Gibson Fahnestock
Thistle
Commodore Robert BH. Tod
Transatlantic yacht race proposal gains strong support
New York yacht world awaits a May race for sailing yachts with the Lipton trophy as prize. Sir Thomas Lipton backs the event and notable entrants include the America, Ingomar, Endymion, and several schooners with auxiliary motors such as Intrepid Ariadne Vergemere Atlantic and Resolution. Harbor clubs anticipate a historic international regatta across the Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Yacht Club
Atlantic
Lipton
Thomas Lipton
America Herself
Morton F. Plant
Larchmont Yacht Club
Ingomar
Herreshoff
George Lauder, Jr
Endymion
Sandy Hook
Lizard
Intrepid
Lloyd Phoenix
Henry W. Putnam, Jr
Vergemere
A. C. Bostwick
Wilson Marshall
Resolution
J. M. Masury
McGovern Briggs Showdown Promises Fast Bout in Boston
Boxing notes preview a fierce test as Terry McGovern trains hard for a title clash with Jimmy Briggs of Chelsea in Boston. The piece contrasts Briggs’s aggressive approach with McGovern’s seasoned tactics while detailing other local bouts and club notes at Lenox and Highland clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry M
Jimmy Briggs
Chelsea
Terry McGovern
Willis
Philadelphia
Terry
Briggs
McGovern
Young Corbett
Hartford
Danny Pougherty
Hughey McGovern
Joe Humphreys
Boston
Pennsylvania
Sam Harris
Teat Briggs
Corbett
Criterion
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
Boxing Gossip at Central Athletic Club Showdown
Thursday night the Central Athletic Club hosts Kid Goodman and Eddy Lenny in a 12 round main event likely to draw a large crowd. Their earlier encounter ended in a draw with quick exchanges and sharp footwork making Lenny a notable ring general. Three strong preliminaries are planned to accompany the card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Athletic Club
Kid Goodman
Eddy Lenny
Chester Penn
Lenny
Rival Knights in District 30 split by dual assemblies
Two District Assembly 30 meetings of Knights of Labor convened in Boston at 724 Washington street and Misha wam Hall Charlestown. One side ousted John A. McGonigle and J J Donnelly and backed Thomas H. Canning as district master workman. The other side, led by McGonigle, claimed to hold the old charter and named John Reagan secretary treasurer. Both factions claim legitimacy and report different membership and finances as tensions within the Knights of Labor persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor People
Boston
District Assembly 8
Knights of Labor
Washington Street
John A. McGonigle
K. of
J. J. Donnelly
Noddle Island Assembly
O’connell Assembly
Boston & Maine
East Boston
Charlestown
Canning ‘Knights
John Reagan
Workman. McGonigle
Washington
General Assembly
T. H. Canning
McGonigie
McGonigle
District Assembly 30
K. of L
James J. Donnelly
Painters Decorators and Paperhangers Convene in Newburyport
Twenty two locals from Boston and nearby areas attended the Massachusetts District Council 2 convention. John F. O'Neil of Boston presided. Labels for Chelsea, Lawrence and Boston painters were issued and future labeling of locally sourced work was announced. E. J. Featherstone of Boston was endorsed as sixth vice president of the national group. Other matters were discussed and referred to the November Boston meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburyport
Boston
Vicinity
Massachusetts District Council 2
America
John F. O'Neil
Chelsea
Lawrence
E. J. Featherstone
National
Boston Labor Notes Reflect Union Activity Across City
Boilermakers' Union 9 voted aid to striking Boston Albany blacksmiths. Building Laborers' Union 6 endorsed James T. Galvin as business agent. Charlestown barbers to organize at 264 Main. W C Wheeler to speak at Lawrence Encampment Hall dry goods clerks mass meeting. Boston Dry Goods Union aiding event. Paying Department Union 6751 ball set for Dec 9 at Paul Revere Hall. Central Labor Union warns against souvenir ads. Expressmen's Union 807 approved 19 new members and reinstated 24 old members. Horseshoers' union label endorsement and mass meeting at Faneuil Hall planned with Teamsters delegates. Coyle, Callahan, O'Brien, Osborne and others entertained at Bartenders' Association session. Mooney seeks re-election as business agent. Garrity announces candidacy for presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boilermakers’ Union
Boston Albany Railroad
Building Laborers’ Union
James T. Galvin
Barbers of
Charlestown
Main Street
W. C. Wheeler
Lawrence
Washington Street
Boston Dry Goods Union
Department Union
A. F. of L
Paul Revere Hall
Boston Central Labor Union
Expressmen's Union
Horseshoers’ Union
Faneuil Hall
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Boston Teamsters’ Union
Michael J. Coyle
Board of Aldermen
John Callahan
John H. O'Brien
A. J. Osborne
Messrs. Murray
Fay
Boston Bartenders’ Protective Association
Thomas J. Mooney
Richard W. Garrity
Morley Receives 50000 Dollar Fee for Gladstone Biography
London October items report Right Hon. John Morley earned a £10000 fee from the Life of Gladstone publishers. The sum is the largest copyright biography payment in England, though modest beside earnings of writers like J M Barrie. Morley has dedicates three years to the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Oqet
John Morley
Gladstone
England
J. M. Barrie
Morley
Hampden Club Ball A Ward 17 Event At Armory Hall
The Hampden Club of Ward 17 hosts its second annual ball at Armory Hall this evening. Invitations have been accepted by Colonel William A. Gaston Congressman McNary Alderman James H. Doyle John J. Mansfield and Arthur W. Dolan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampden Club
Ward 17
Armory Hall
William A. Gaston
McNary
James H. Doyle
John J. Mansfield
Arthur W. Dolan
Edward VII Mediterranean Cup Presented to Nice Yacht Club
The King of England has gifted a handsome cup to the Club Nautique de Nice. The race named the King Edward VII Mediterranean Cup will be open to yachts of all nationalities and run from Nice to Gibraltar during the 1904 yachting season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nice
Club Nautique de Nice
England
M. Frank Pilatte
Gibraltar
McGinnity Charges Brush Withheld Promises From Players
Pitcher McGinnity of the New York National League club says John Brush guaranteed players a present for top finishes and post season receipts, but the team received none and each player got only 56.35. He threatens to move to the California league, while others call it a hold up for higher salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
McGinnity
National League Baseball Club
John T. Brush
Football Notes From East Boston Clubs and Teams
The Playfairs of East Boston organize a football group seeking matches with teams averaging 90 to 95 pounds. Washington Stars of Somerville report averages around 75 pounds with captain John Gurhey. Other listing includes players and addresses in Somerville and Boston seeking 110 to 135 pound opponents, with several local clubs and individuals naming contact streets and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Playfairs
East Boston
Edward Kelly
Everett Street
Easton
Washington Stars
Somerville
John Gurhey
Washington Street
John Houley
Neil McCarthy
Edward Mahoney
Joseph Lee
Christopher Thibodeau
John Peirce
Walter Chambers
George Bradley
Edwin Currie
Daniel Ar Tone
Mirals
David Cronin
Springer Street
South Boston
Emersons
J. J.o’donnell
Devonshire Street
Thomas A. Hoey
Rene Eng
Boston Central Labor Union reelects officers in unanimous vote
Denis D. Driscoll was re elected president with H. Joseph Quinn Henry Abrahams and others also chosen for top posts. The union endorsed the Hatters Union of Connecticut and urged buy union made hats. A committee will probe non members in city departments and funds were raised for the John L Turner fund and late Building Trades Council secretary's family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Central Labor Union
Denis D. Driscoll
H. Joseph Quinn
Henry Abrahams
Nee O'Donnell
Pe. Sweet
P. H. Shaughnessy
J. J. Fenton
J. A. Barry
J. J. Barry
Annie Bowen
C. BE O’donnell
Mr. Shaughnessy
Hatters’ Union of
Connecticut
Central Labor Union
John L.turner
The
Building Trades Council
Entertainment plans for AFL delegates in Boston
At the 23d annual convention of the American Federation of Labor in Boston 120 trade unions will be represented. The entertainment committee announced socials including a harbor trip and a banquet at Faneuil Hall with delegates as guests of the city. Banquets will be hosted by Typographical Bartenders Firemen Painters and Plate Printers with arrangements by Henry Abrahams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
Faneuil Hall
Boston
General Labor Union
Collins
Paul Revere
Concord Bridge
Henry Abrahams
Mystic Valley league unveils 14 week schedule
The Mystic Valley league releases a 14 week season from November 4 to February 3. Schedule lists weekly matchups including Arlington Kernwood Glendon 999th A A Calumet Towanda Charlestown Central and repetitions across weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic Valley League
Arlington
Kernwood
Glendon
A. A
Calumet
Charlestown
Towanda
Central
Glenwood
Miss Rhona Adair May Attend Local Griscom Cup Matches
The Great Britain golf champion may be at the intercity Griscom cup matches at the Country Club next week. Her recent wins in Philadelphia and against local player Margaret Curtis boost expectations, with the world title still unsettled until she faces Miss Anthony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhona Adair
Great Britain
Miss Adair
Mrs. Stout
Philadelphia
Togeth
Margaret Curtis
Stout
Genevieve Hecker
United States
Miss Curtis
Bessie Anthony
Adair
Miss Anthony
Schaefer Faces Sutton in 18 Inch Balkline Championship
News from Paris reports Jacob Schaefer and George Sutton will duel for the world balkline title in 18 inch balkline one shot in. The match may be held in New York or Chicago amid renewed interest as Sutton questions Schaefer’s standing as the wizard. Sutton demands the contest or Schaefer must forfeit the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paris
Jacob Schaefer
George Sutton
Chicago
Sutton
Schaefer
Gans to Try to Knock Out Grim in Philadelphia
Joe Gans challenged Joe Grim in Philadelphia with Gans conceding weight to Grim. The light weight champion aims for a knockout, testing whether Fitzsimmons could not defeat Grim and offering a gauge of Fitzsimmons’s post–title form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gans
Grim
Philadelphia
Joe Grim
Fitzsimmons
Joe Gans
Harvard Coaches Not Discouraged After West Point Game
Harvard football shows no discouragement after a five point loss to West Point. Trainers report no ill effects among players. Positive notes include Wilder at center Knowlton gains in new formation and Le Moyne’s punting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
MacMasters
Wilder
Knowlton
le Moyne
St. Peter's Court Dramatics Troupe Stages Farce in Lynn
The Dramatic Club of St. Peter's Court 18 Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters will perform Smythe vs Smith at St. Joseph's Hall Lynn on Friday evening. St Helena Court 147 invited the group to entertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dramatic Club
St. Peter’s Court
Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters
St. Helena Court
St. Joseph’s Hall
Lynn
British Champion Adair to Visit Boston Golf Showdown
Miss Adair may play Mrs Stout and possibly Margaret Curtis if she comes to Boston. The intercity match is set for Wednesday Oct 28 in the forenoon with teams of 15 women from New York Philadelphia and Boston competing for the Clement Acton Griscom intercity cup at 18 holes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter
Miss Griscom
Miss Adair
Boston
Mrs. Stout
Margaret Curtis
Women
Metropolitan Golf Association of
New York
Philadelphia Women’s Golf Association
Women’s Golf Association of
Clement Acton
Heatherbloom to Clear Eight Feet In Europe Tour
Heatherbloom world champion high jumper with a seven foot nine and a quarter inch record will be tried against eight feet this winter. His owner Howard Willets and rider Richard Donnelly expect a clean clearance of eight feet or higher during the Great Britain and continental tour trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heatherbloom
Europe
New York
Heoward Willets
Richard Donnelly
Great Britain
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Aeme
Eer
Butler Ames
Lowell
Constellation
Francis Skinner
Ariadne
Chick
Monahan
Stoughton
Kid Griffo
Union Social and Athletic Club
Brockton
Bruiadelphian
Belfield Walcott
Kelly
Marlboro
Johnny Burdick
Burdick
Chester Goodwin
New England
Jim McCabe
Highland A. C
Fred Dinsdale
Worcester
Dan McKerrick
Johnny
Ki Goodman
Highland Club
Fred Bush
Lenox Club
Danny Doneherty
Goodwin
Harry Forbes
Criterion Club
Dougherty
Jack Lansing
Reading
Penn
Kid McFadden
Kid Kelly
Harry Brown
Albert Delmont
Griff Jones
Shadow Morris
Lenox Athletic Club
Athletic Club
Pioneer Athletic Club
Bush
West End
Mr. Bush
Renton
Knights
L&bor
Hampden Club‘ball
Edward
M’ginnity
BRUSH
Taylor
Lorenz
Tremont
Cohen & Co
Summer Street
Turin
Hanover Street
Portland Streets
Mystic Valley
Bartholomay
Rochester
WM. Albrecht
Clyde Park
Dramatics
P. B. Ale
P. B
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