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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1910
Page
9
Harvard wins all three races over Yale in a dramatic day at New London. Crowds of 6600 spectators line riverbanks and trains, as Harvard pulls away in the final miles with steady strokes and superior reserve strength. Yale’s high effort fades after the three mile mark, leaving Harvard ahead by several lengths at finish.
Third straight victory for Harvard over Yale in the varsity boat race on the Thames New London Conn June 30. Harvard’s four oared crew won a sensational race showing steadier rhythm and cleaner finishing than Yale Campbell star of Yale shell splashing as Harvard closed from behind to nearly bow to bow near the mile and a half mark.
Harvard secured the top position in a major event clocking 20 minutes 46.5 seconds with a margin of 171 28 over Yale, dominating the field and finishing ahead of Yale in a tight chase.
Harvard’s eight overpower Yale with a steady long stroke, opening a quarter length by two miles and finishing three lengths ahead after three and a half miles. Wallis of Yale fought hard but could not sustain pace, while Harvard’s Cutler led a machine like effort.
Harvard Crimson freshmen eight defeated Yale by three lengths and the Harvard varsity four edged Yale in a brisk Thames regatta. Light downstream breeze, Yale’s poor form cursed the freshman crew as Harvard surged in the last half mile to a 17.5 second margin. Read and Adams fell in but recovered. Yale's stroke and bowmen struggled to keep form while Harvard held steadier cadence and weight advantages.
Harvard coach Jim Wray produced a giant eight that outweighed Yale by its 179 pound average crew, setting a new standard for varsity oarsmen. Yale’s heavier previous crews tried to push a high stroke but Harvard maintained lower averages and a steady climb to finish strong.
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