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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1906
Page
8
Harvard freshman beat Yale freshmen as pacemakers fail to bridge the gap while the Harvard varsity eight led by a length and the freshmen surged to a late fast stroke. No times released. Racing pace reached 36 for freshmen and 84 for varsity in final stretch.
Brookline hosts a major racing meet starting tomorrow with many horses schooled on site. Owaissa the famous gelding draws attention after recent setbacks with strong faith in jumps at the Country Club meeting. Virginia entries Perchance and May Not join other notable contenders as the opening day features two steeplechases and several flat races.
Coach Jack Grainey leads the B A A eight in a practice spin on the Charles as they prep for races on the 18th. Uncertainty remains over whether the Pat Donovan house crew will row, with letters sent but a full lineup not yet assembled. Crew listed includes Wallis, Donnelly, Manson, Hall, Gray, Goodale, Jowett, Naybow, and Daly as coxswain.
The record text cites Mike Sweeney V lifting 616 feet 5 6-B inches high at New York Athletic Club London Athletic Club games and notes indoor heights around 6 feet 38 inches. John Pranagan allegedly holds a long-standing record from a seven-foot circle with a claimed 8 feet 7 3 8 inches. J. 8. Mitchell is credited with a 15 feet 6 3 8 inches throw height.
Edward Robinson of Boston and John Gammons will coach Brown University football this fall. One will train the line, the other the back field, with preliminary workouts to begin early at Hope Island. Robinson is an oldtime line star and Gammons is famed as a top Brown halfback.
Entries for the Federal Council 466 open handicap games at Huntington avenue baseball grounds have been extended to midnight tonight. A strong field is expected with Billy Eaton and Bob Leavitt in good form. Concord and Medford, leaders in the K of C league, are favored for a great ball game and the special prize. Entries close with B B Osthues in North Cambridge.
The schedule lists Lynn at Manchester Fall River at Lowell New Bedford at Worcester and Lawrence at Haverhill reflecting regional college and prep contests across New England venues.
Lynn and Haverhill played a drawn out baseball game with a 6 6 final. Key moments included runs by Burke McDonald and Remeny as well as multiple players contributing hits and errors in the extended matchup.
Lowell edges Worcester 6 to 5 as Bushey delivers the decisive run in the ninth inning. Smythe pitches two innings for Lowell while Murphy works seven for Worcester, with key hits including a sacrifice and stolen bases noted in the box.
A fragmented baseball recap includes names like O Toole Mauch and Cote with innings and sac plays. Mentions Manchester Lawrence and Weddige. Time noted as 2h 15m with Umpire LeDuce. Readable details are sparse due to garbled OCR.
Fall River outslugged New Bedford 12 to 8 as Kavanagh, Bowcock and Guiheen lead a 14 hit attack. O’Hara and Coveney contributed for New Bedford, with pitchers Sharpened by the long afternoon, Fall River gains the victory and the series lead.
With Hugh MacLean unavailable, a 25 mile handicap race is set for Saturday night at the Revere cycle track. Will Stinson of Cambridge will give Elmer Collins of Lynn and J B Coffey of South Boston three and four laps respectively in a race behind the motors.
In Saturday’s program at Revere track the Cambridge pace follower will be the scratch man in the big race. Dennis Connolly and Patsy Logan meet in a 10 mile behind the machines event with a mile handicap and a five mile open road motorcycle race also on the card. On June 18 Bunker Hill Day Walthour and Hugh MacLean ride their second race of the season behind the motors over 30 miles with Chelsea’s rider aiming to turn the tables. A three cornered paced race pits Collins Coffey and either Logan or Connolly plus two star amateur events.
From New York come tidings of an other battle between Jimmy Britt and Terry McGovern, with speculation that the bout will be decided in Boston. The Boston Athletic Association bars bouts until October and backs amateur ideals, while Chelsea and Lincoln Club leaders weigh the risks of a high profile match in Chelsea.
Yale in Gallops Ferry Conn. June 12 The freshman crew edged the varsity by a length in a two mile downstream race. Time 11 27 crews started shortly after 6 p m with fair conditions and a light head wind. Water below the navy yard was rough delaying the longer race. All rowers in good health. Stakes marked every half mile along the course.
The schooner Corona of Boston owned by Arthur F. Luke won the first prize in her class at the 40th annual Atlantic Yacht Club regatta in New York. Corona beat last year’s rival Elmina II by 2 minutes 80 seconds corrected time. Rainbow led Rainbow and Yankee with times 2 33 16 and 2 38 30 respectively, wind light then fresh as 20 boats started. Other class winners included Sakana in yawl, Vivian N in P class, and Saetta in Q class beating Spider by 1 minute 13 seconds.
Harvard plays Bowdoin this afternoon at Soldiers Field. Harvard lists Greene as pitcher with several starters named on offense and defense. The Crimson hopes to rebound after tough wins and save pitching for Holy Cross Friday.
English champion Ike Bradley faced criticism after a Philadelphia defeat to Tommy O'Toole at the National Club. Critics say Bradley lacks speed for this side of the Atlantic, hurting his market for upcoming matches with Walsh. Chelsea bars noted. Lincoln Club seeks future bouts, and Chelsea officials push measures to protect the sport. A renewed Lincoln Club card includes Neary vs. man in a 15 round tackle with a 3200 seat plan and Goodman-Neary winner linked to Tommy Murphy.
Castle of Harvard, a Honolulu native, dominates the Crimson lineup with dominating pitching and timely hitting. He hurled a no hit no run game against Brown and held Penn to four hits, while delivering two hits and scoring the only run in the Brown game, drawing attention from several league managers.
The St Botolph Club beat the Tavern Club 22 to 13 at the American League grounds yesterday in a playful match. Spectators acted as umpires, and many players chose not to play. After the game a dinner at the Tavern Club proceeded with sore muscles and liniment between courses.
Principal George of the Wolcott School says there will be no protest against Dudley Grammar School nine. Captain McLaughlin confirms he will enter no protest. Sub-Master O Dowd of Dudley calls the charge of practicing in school hours improper and baseless.
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