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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1912
Page
11
Harvard defeated Yale by five lengths in a four mile race on the Thames. Harvard led from early in the first quarter and maintained pressure to the finish, with Yale unable to respond as Harvard pulled away, time 21 minutes 43 1 2 seconds to 22 minutes 4 seconds.
Harvard swept the Thames course in New London with decisive freshman eight and varsity four victories over Yale. The freshman race remained tight early as Harvard led by key margins, while the varsity four powered ahead nearing the finish in a near record time.
Harvard dominated the Thames regatta beating Yale in the varsity, freshman, and four-oared events. The Crimson surged to an early lead and sprinted ahead, while Yale fading late failed to close the gap. Crowds, bets, and celebrations marked the day with Harvard fans hoisting banners as trains departed Red Top after the victory.
The Harvard varsity defeated Yale by five lengths on the Thames, finishing in 21 minutes 48 and a half seconds to Yale's 22 minutes 4 seconds. Upstream wind and rough water challenged both crews but Harvard surged to a 40 stroke pace in the final stretch, maintaining the lead from the start to the finish near the railroad bridge between New London and Groton.
Gales Ferry Conn June 21 After today’s race C N Snowden 1918 and of Pittsburg Penn stroke of this year’s Yale crew was elected captain for next year at Yale.
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