May Teach Wray Stroke by Photo
Harvard varsity eight oarsmen showcased the Wray stroke as a model for college and university crews worldwide. Motion picture operators, from a major syndicate, filmed trials on the Charles River to use in weekly news films, with no royalties paid to coach Jim Wray.
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Charles River
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Yale
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Harvard Wray Stroke Film Promises Global Rowing Instruction
The Harvard crew film showcases the Wray stroke and Court ney routines from Cornell and Cambridge. It could teach rowing worldwide at schools with only film rental costs, as Coach Wray forfeits pay to benefit the sport and broaden its appeal.
Tuohey Heads West to Secure Gotch for Boston Bout
Boston promoter George V. Tuohey leaves for Humboldt Iowa to confer with champion Frank Gotch about staging a major bout in Boston late May. If landed, fans could see one of the best wrestling events in New England. Bailey meets Youseff the Turk in a two out of three falls card at the Old Howard Thursday night.
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Gotch
George V
Boston
Humboldt
Iowa
Frank Gotch
New England
George W. Bailey
Youseff
Old Howard
New Conditions for Hammer Throw at Intercollegiate Meet
Harvard Stadium introduces new hammer throw rules at the intercollegiate meet. The event moves inside the stadium inside a 270 degree protected wire cage and begins at 2 30 p m. The competition starts half an hour before the main meet with throws directed toward the open end, following proven safety at the Pennsylvania relay games.
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Harvard
Wilding and Doust Defend Crown at Queen's Club
The challenge round of the covered court lawn tennis tournament at Queen's Club saw holders A. F. Wilding and Stanley N. Doust beat challengers A. W. Gore and BE. W. Lamb 6-4 6-2 6-3.
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Queen’s Club
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Australasia
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England
White Sox star Ed Walsh ill with cold before Detroit trip
Chicago April 2. Ed Walsh ace pitcher of the White Sox is ill with a cold and will not join the team when they depart for Detroit tonight.
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Al Shrubb Declines Starter Spot in 15 Mile Pro Championship
Al Shrubb receives invitation to compete in Monument A. C. 15-mile professional championship at Celtic Park next Sunday afternoon but will not start as he plans to focus on the 10-mile distance this season.
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Eddie Teschner
Exeter
Cornell
Irving Howe
Dartmouth
Robinson
Pennnsylvania
Mike Murphy
Jimmy Curran
Mercersburg
Curran
Penn
Athletics in Boston Schools Poised for Turnaround in 8
Boston high schools expect a scholarship comeback to boost teams across English High Dorchester High and Boston Latin with key athletes returning. Stone School crews train ahead of May race with Cascadilla Ithaca and potential matches against Harvard and MIT as coaches push for stronger lineups and a decisive season.
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Boston Latin
Delaney
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Cascadilla School
Ithaca
Harvard
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Charles
Harvard Freshman Track Squad Begins Training
The Harvard freshman track team stars join the training tables at the Varsity Club in the Harvard Union building. Eleven top squad members attend now with more to follow, led by captain William J. Bringham and including R G Carter R R Cowen R H Delafield K B E Fuller John O Johnston W W Kent G Lamont Edward W Mahan L G Richards and Winthrop Rollins.
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Kilbane to Defend Feather Title in Vernon Fight
Johnny Kilbane the featherweight champion defends his title tonight in Vernon California against Johnny Dundee of New York. The 20 round bout at 122 pounds will determine whether Dundee claims the title if he wins a decision.
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Vernon
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Walsh
Boxing card features Kilbane Dundee rematch and Nelson finale
Kilbane and Dundee prepare for a coast bout with Kilbane aiming to improve on their New York clash. Battling Nelson finishes his career with a 12 round Boston Arena bout against Gilbert Gallant, as Terry Brooks faces an unnamed opponent in another scheduled 12 rounds.
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Boston Arena to feature double referee boxing night
Joe Hagan of South Boston leads a lightweight lineup with Young McDonough and a pair of six round curtain raisers. The double referee system debuts in New England with Maffit Flaherty and Jack Sheehan officiating. Freddy Welsh challenges Leach Cross and rivals for bouts as promoters eye New York matchups.
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Manchester
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Boston
Maffit Flaherty
Jack Sheehan
Harvard Wins Game With Penn
Harvard defeated Pennsylvania 1 to 0 at Soldiers Field to move closer to the intercollegiate soccer title. Needham scored the winning goal as Harvard's defense held after tough muddy, rain soaked conditions. Captain Barron Nichols and R. Frazier stood out for their teams.
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Ayer Oped Hopkins
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Lynn
Gaudenzi
Burgess
Harvard to Meet Bates Today on Soldiers Field
Harvard faces Bates at Soldiers Field with Sam Felton pitching and Osborn catching for the first time. Felton steers a lineup unchanged from Colby, while Young sits injured. defense must tighten to back the wild yet capable right hander. The 4 o'clock start highlights a pivotal early-season matchup.
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Soldiers Field
Sam Felton
Colby
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Felton
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Harvard Crew Captains Named for Interclass Races
Captain Charles Abeles appointed class captains for Harvard rowing. Senior George C. Cutler of Chestnut Hill, junior Junius Spencer Morgan son of J P Morgan, and sophomore T. W. Storrow of Boston take posts. The seniors and Morgan have varsity history and may rejoin after May 10 interclass races, aiming to face Yale on May 17 in elimination competition.
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George C. Cutler
Chestnut Hill
Junius Spencer Morgan
T. W. Storrow
Boston
Eliot Cutler
Harvard
Morgan
J. P. Morgan
Yale
Boxing notes preview regional contenders in early pro ranks
Johnny O'Brien of Rox bury the 115 pound amateur circles turning pro. Jackson the Cuban featherweight issues a challenge via his manager George McCreary to 118 to 122 pound rivals. Clippings show Jackson winning bouts near Hanna Alberta as he meets all comers. Letter here for Bob Ganley.
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Roxbury
Young Jackson
George McCreary
Jackson
Hanna
Alberta
Nelson to headline at new Ath letic Club bout
Bat Nelson returns tonight for a 12 round match against Gilbert Gallant at the new Atlantic A A. The veteran battler, famed for facing top contenders, is expected to deliver a strong show and may be outpointed by Gallant.
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Atlas A. A
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Nelson
Joe Ganslow
Jimmy Britt
McGovern
Ad Wolgast
Gallant
Umpire Declares Batter Safe In On Base Play
The report recounts a baseball dispute where the catcher dropped the third strike and the umpire correctly ruled the batter safe. It notes Owen Mekem’s 11 round knockout over Attling Nelson in San Francisco on November 26 1910 and upcoming New England college championships at Harvard Stadium May 23 24 with ticket sales at 28 School Street Room 39.
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Moran
San Francisco
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