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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1919
Page
9
The Yale crew led Harvard by inches to win the varsity boat race despite a late surge by Harvard. wind and dusk delayed the start to 7:50 PM, with Yale displaying perfect rhythm and powerful strokes while Harvard’s form collapsed in the final sprint.
Wendell Davis, Class '21, chosen captain of Harvard's 1920 varsity crew at Red Top Connecticut. Davis, a Pomfret standout and former Harvard freshman, pulled bow in the race earlier that day as Yale pushed Harvard hard. Gusty wind and rain delayed competing crews, with Harvard edging Yale by feet in both freshmen and second varsity races.
The Yale crew edged Harvard in a crowded New London naval race as observers watched from trains and boats. Navy seaplanes circled above while colorful banners and student pranks colored the scene, with cheers for both teams and notes of admiration for Coach Abbott.
The 1919 Harvard Yale varsity rowing clash on the Thames ended with Yale taking a narrow win as Harvard fought back from early deficits. Yale led early, Harvard surged, but Yale's late push secured victory amid cannon salutes and cheering crowds. Five Harvard oarsmen and five Eli paddlers will return next year to defend honors under coaches and coxswain named in the recap.
Captain Mead praised the Yale crew after a hard race saying the men rowed with stamina and spirit. He credited their effort and faith in the team as decisive in the victory.
The Eli stars led by S. J. Hord and L. G. Adams are set to return at Gales Ferry next year with Coxswain R. Carson and others. Five second varsity rowers including Sherman Da mon and R. M. Sedgwick may push into the big boat, with Yale rivals P. D. Schreiber and J. S. Moulton also named. Freshman crews promise two of the fastest eights. Harvard’s returning second crewmen contend for seats in the first shell. Pierson remains as Harvard’s crack steersman ready to steer the season.
The article notes a six year run of fast crews on the Thames Course with the helmsman directing at Middlesex for four years and steering the 1921 shell to victory over the Eli cubs. It also covers tennis at Arlington Heights where Frederic Evans defeated an opponent 6 3 6 1 in a semi final and cites upcoming second round matches and a final on July 4.
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