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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1911
Page
10
Yesterday’s rain postponed the preliminary heats of the schoolboy regatta and finals by one day. To give the crews rest between trials and finals, the final heats move from tomorrow to Friday and the earlier semifinals shift accordingly to this afternoon.
Yale varsity eight endured a brutal 10 mile row in heavy rain and choppy seas. They battled tide upriver to New London and back to Broadview, with Captain Frost returning after leg injury and boat lacking its rudder until replacement gear arrives.
Harvard's rowing coach Wray refines the Crimson eight after a Cornell defeat. The plan emphasizes feathering the oars, vertical catch, shortened body swing, and longer paddles to harden the crew. The second varsity is split into two fours with Waite as pace maker, Morgan Meyer and Wiggins in key seats as Yale looms.
The article notes proposed changes in timing and scoring for future races, citing the Indianapolis event where 80 cars made the process unmanageable. A limit of 90 entries is suggested by M. Butler of the A A A to ensure competent handling. Al Morrison, Boston dealer, tours Detroit and San Francisco while Bay State Automobile Association foresees a large turnout for its June 17 18 run led by President F E A Gilmore.
Harvard battles the University of Pennsylvania this afternoon at Soldiers Field in a key early season clash. Coach Sexton rotates the lineup aiming to face Yale on June 20, with Babson McLaughlin Wigglesworth and Hann among the regulars and Babson in left field when not pitching.
Montreal defeats Toronto 6 to 3 while Rochester shuts out Buffalo 11 to 3. Baltimore at Providence and Jersey City at Newark are listed with rain conditions for the matches.
Old Jupiter Pluvius forces cancellation of rowing races as weather turns sour. Volkmann crew undergoes a major shakeup under Coach Jack Graney with Captain Stebbins remaining. plans for today’s interscholastic eight and forthcoming June regattas continue amid weather contingency.
Heavy rain drenched Brae-Burn players on day two of the Eastern Women’s golf championship. Leader Mrs. R. H. Barlow after 180 total, with Mrs. Caleb I. Cox trailing by eight. Miss K. C. Harley and Mrs. B. E. Fitler faded after strong first rounds. New attendance and mixed event planned as New York defaults the Griscom Cup.
Dartmouth defeated Vermont 9 to 8 in Hanover. Captain Emerson and Daley led the visitors with productive hitting while Donahue made a key bare-hand stop. Olsen relieved Morey and held Vermont in check as Emerson and Daley produced two base hits each. Attendance was about 1200.
The Knights of Equity of America will host a Sunday night banquet and reception in Faneuil Hall honoring Patsy Donovan manager of the Red Sox and Hugh Jennings manager of the Detroit Tigers. Suprem e president Charles Riordan will be toastmaster with about 250 members attending. Speakers include Arthur O Connor Joseph O Connell J J Mitchell Hugh Molloy James Valley and Frank Navin along with Kansas leaders of the order.
George Salloway of Dorchester, noted hurdler sprinter and jumper, was unanimously elected captain of the High School of Commerce track team for next season at yesterday's officer election meeting. No manager was named. Eleven members earned school letters, including Salloway, De Donnelly, Grenier, Smith, Connor, DeCourcey, Shanahan, Horne, Sullivan, Rolfe, and Ryan.
Minneapolia defeats Kansas City 10 to 6 as Minehead leads 1 0 Pay and Touteville 2 with ratianeits 1 Teleds 4 Columbus presence noted in a fragmented standings snippet from the American Association.
New York dispatch notes heavy rain disrupts the international polo tournament delaying a second match. English and American teams face postponements, with costs mounting for organizers, Pinkerton guards, and hotels. Concerns about bonds and travel linger as players await better conditions.
Dartmouth defeats Columbia five games to one in Hanover New Hampshire as F H Harris beats A J Moses 6 8 7 5 and J S Nelson over D W Hayes 6 3 6 3. F C Eaton defeats L H Coffin 6 8 6 4. Lamb defeats Harmon 3 6 6 3 6 2. Harris Nelson win doubles 6 2 6 1. Eaton Harmon beat Coffin Lamb 6 11 9.
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