20 Oct 1899
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1899
Page
1
Descriptive ad listing blankets in white gray and brown with borders priced from 45c per pair to 5 per full set, plus heavy and wool blends at 1 to 5 dollars per pair. Also promotes comfortables, comforters, table linens, napkins, quilts and textile goods with assorted sizes and prices.
The Bristol Phenix recalls Rudolph Yasser a catcher and shortstop from the famed early Bristol team. Brothers Rudolph and George Yatser starred in a championship era with Sam Munroe Lucien Fitts and James Hart among teammates. A Fourth of July clash with the Phil Sheridans and the new blue and white Bristol uniform marked a proud baseball legacy.
Stormy conditions greet the Shamrock and Columbia yacht race off Sandy Hook with winds up to 23 miles per hour. Shamrock leads at times but Columbia gains steadily, passing stakeboats and challenging for the 15 mile course down the Jersey coast and back. By afternoon Columbia appears a quarter mile ahead as rain and rough seas persist.
Wanted several bright and honest persons to represent us as managers in this and close by counties. Salary 900 a year and serene. Straight bona fide no more no less salary. Position permanent. Our references any bank in any town. It is mainly office work conducted at home. Reference enclosed with self-addressed stamped envelope. Dept. 3 Chicago.
Gap Stays Here crosses the finish line first, holding a commanding lead over Shamrock by more than three quarters of a mile in a decisive victory. The result sets a strong pace for the field as Columbia takes the win.
In yesterday’s race with very light wind, Columbia led Shamrock for three miles before the race was declared off. Shamrock was hampered by extra ballast and a start mishap. The deficit widens as wind faded, with Columbia finishing ahead by about five minutes on the run. Lipton plans two more races, hoping a stiffer breeze favors Shamrock, while Shamrock’s new topmast and added lead weigh adjustments shift balance.
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