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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1914

Page

9

Resolute Downs Vanitie in 30 Mile America’s Cup Race

In a 30 mile triangular course under a 10-12 mph southwest breeze, Resolute defeated Vanitie by 2 minutes 40 seconds actual time and 5 minutes 49 seconds corrected, winning five of seven races between the yachts in Long Island Sound and the Sandy Hook course. Charles Francis Adams 2d sailed the victorious Resolute. both crews hailed the win, with upcoming repair and tuning plans for both boats ahead of races at Greenwich and Newport.

New York Vanitie Long Island Sound Sandy Hook Commodores” Syndicate New York Yacht Club Charles Francis Adams, 2d Boston Resolute Charles Francis Adams City Island Long Island Bristol Indian Harbor Ambrose Channel

Start of the Yacht Race between Resolute and Vanitie

The yacht race between Resolute and Vanitie began with a tense start near 10:45 to 11:04. Both boats maneuvered aggressively, tacking and jibing as they closed on the line, with Resolute gaining advantage through wind shifts and a favorable tack. Resolute finished first at 2 minutes 49 seconds ahead, Vanitie securing a spirited finish amid cheering whistles.

Vantile Vanttle Resolute Vanitie Mr. Adams Dennis

Harvard Has Short Rows at Red Top Training Quarters

Harvard crews practiced at Red Top near the Navy Yard with the second varsity rowing one mile 550 yards without time, facing tide and wind. Morning work was light, half mile at high stroke, while James White joined as freshman sub for the scrub four under coaches Wray and Herrick. Nelson Perkins and John Richardson of the Harvard rowing committee observed.

Harvard Red Top Conn Wray Herrick Navy Yard Naval Station Yale James White Cambridge Nelson Perkins John Richardson Harvard Rowing Committee

Yale Crew Holds Final Thames Practice Ahead of Race

Yale crews trained along the Thames River in heavy heat as the varsity eight posted a fast half mile time of 2 minutes 29 seconds. Coach Gig Nickalls adjusted stroke tactics while Bob Gilfillan reclaimed the stroke seat for a peak effort. Alumni advisers arrived for the week as Yale freshmen lobbied Harvard rowers for support.

YALE Gales Ferry Conn Thames Varsity Gig Nickells Serond Nickalls Bob Gilfillan Payne Whitney Jack Goethis al Swayne Trek Campbell William Skiddy Harvard Crimson

Chest of silver for Bill Sweeney on special day

A large Elks Club gathering honored Bill Sweeney former Braves with a chest of silver on his upcoming special day next Tuesday. About $200 has been raised by clubs and organizations through the committee led by Joseph H. O'Neil. Subscriptions continue at several Boston offices including the Federal Trust Company Devonshire street Massachusetts Bonding Company 85 State street and Walker Rintels Drug Company 166 Summer street and Park Street.

Elks Club Bill Sweeney Braves Sweeney Maranville Joseph H. O'Neil Federal Trust Company Devonshire Street Fred Murphy Massachusetts Bonding Company State Street Walker Rintels Drug Company Summer Street Park Stare

Americans Face English in Meadowbrook Polo Opener

June 12 New York The opening polo match at Meadow Brook pits the American team led by Rene LaMontague against England captains H A Tomkinson and L St G Cheape. Milburn at back for America draws attention as teams prepare for a potentially high scoring, sunny contest with 40 000 expected spectators.

H. A. Tomkinson L. St.g. Cheape F. W. Barrett Vivian Lockett America C. C. Rumsey Malcolm Stevenson H. C. Phipps England Lord Wimborne John A. Traill Louis A. Stoddard New Haven Joshua Crane Boston K. B. Markham New York Meadowbrook Milburn Waterbury Brothers Cheape Long Island Spe Tators

Nelson Beats Joe Phillips in University A C Boxing

In the University A C boxing tournament two substitutes dominated the main and semi final. Frankie Nelson of New York defeated Joe Phillips of Providence in the 12 round main bout. Tommy MelParland of Boston stopped Gus Murphy in the 10 round semi final.

University A. C Frankie Nelson New York George Alger Joe Phillips Providence Tommy MelParland Boston Tiger” Young Gus Murphy Brighton Mutt Jeff Charley Bobwick Kuckles Durette Cambridge Tommy Dorris Johnny Murphy South Boston Dorris

Fall River Defeats Woonsocket 5 Advances In Colonial League

In a Colonial League outing on June 12, Fall River beat Woonsocket 5 to 2. Sharpe, Kiernan, Commette, Connor, Plura, Werre scored for Fall River. Woodcock and Haley pitched for Woonsocket with Haley taking the loss.

Woonsocket R. 1 Onone Handlett Fall River Pall River Woonsocket, Bh.po A.K. Bil.vo A.B. Sharpeet Neptiness O'Con Ellsa Oleaertert Kiernan,If Gtdetterfif Coyle Lf Ol Pluratfif Morris Werre Hyatt Oj Breen O‘dee Connor Murphy Weigold Randlett Haley Woodcor Pail River AiLée Sharpe Klernan Commette Plura Dee Breet Conner Woodcock O Randleit Vampires Gilroy Abet Trainor

Taunton Triumphs 6 to 1 Over Brockton in Afternoon Game

Taunton took a 6 to 1 victory over Brockton after touching up pitcher O Connell in the first two innings. The box shows timely hitting and errors, with Nye and O Connell among others contributing for Taunton as Brockton struggled offensively.

Taunton O'Connell Brockton Taunton Brockton Nye Bredette Kane Lyneh Ligter Rf Stanton Kiley Paniels Whiteside Weedene Sackson Aanton Pro Muglish Barry Daniels Clermont Jackson Engliss Om O'Connell Maguire Lermont Mr Clermont Johnson Kuelish Proulx Huglish McGuire Weeden Gardner Fiowell

New Bedford Beats Colonial League 10 to 9 on Late Home Run

The fast climbing New Bedford team defeated the local Colonial league squad 10 to 9 as Rope hit a grand slam over the right field fence in the eighth inning with the bases loaded. H Sullivan's.

Whalers New Bedford Pawtucket B. Fryer McSterry Cassavant IjPfeffer Besserf Callahan Linder,ef Johnsons Sulin McGinley Burdickp Gleason Burdick Tillman Wild Piitch Gleason Burke Rope H. Sullivan

Baseball Clubs Seek Youth and Amateur Teams Citywide

A public notice lists numerous baseball clubs across Massachusetts seeking youth and amateur teams. It provides contact names and addresses for Oxford A C Revere Rover A C Bremen A A Wellington A A Somerset A A Glenwood A A Adelphia Chickering J Gately Mount A C Federals Newton Independents M Club St Peters and M C O Fort Sill Setanae Club and others all inviting players and teams of various age groups to join or organize matches across cities including Boston Cambridge Malden Mattapan Chelsea Everett Dorchester and Dorchester.

Oxford A. C Lavette Broadway Revere Rover A. C John Crowley Sixth Street Cambridge Bremen Edward Fitzgerald Glendon Place Boston Wellington A. A George McNeil Mattapan Street Mattapan Somerset A Broad Street B. S Thomas Shunnahan Cedar Street Everett Mount A Anthony Duchame Cook Street Vallentt W. BB. Spellman Brooks Street Waneudl St. Peter's M. C Pouevean Broadwey South Boston Malden Malden Cubs With Ig-Yeacald Teams L ¥, Berg, LS Dell Street Marden Boston Federals Sandy Russell Brankfort Street Boer Boston Dorchester George Cleary Fort Sill Setanae Tesme Charles A. Barley Granville Street

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