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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1912
Page
15
Harvard coach Jim Wray earns praise as a master of training and stroke, with Yale's Bob Cook acknowledged as a strong competitor. The piece also notes anticipated coaching moves, boxing plans for the Olympics, and a rich slate of upcoming bouts including Jeannette vs Ferguson and a potential K O Brown vs Matty Baldwin arena clash.
New Bedford defeated the Brocktons 9 to 0 at home as pitcher Griffith limited the leaders to three hits. New Bedford pounded Gaw for 13 safeties and 20 total bases, with notable contributions from Spires Ness Maranville and O Connell.
Captain Strong credits Harvard American stroke and endurance for victory over Yale as conditions favored the Crimson. Yale captain Romeyn and coach Wray praise Yale effort but acknowledge Harvard’s superior crew. Harvard wins the varsity eight by a length and a half in 10 minutes 52 seconds, Yale time 10 54 1 2, and the varsity four by 10 lengths in 11 24.
Yale supporters recall John Kennedy as Harvard wins by three lengths. The open water shows Yale’s old guard, Bob Cook and graduate coaching, fading as Crimson blades lead. Critics argue Kennedy's methods and defeats reflect broader shifts in Yale rowing tradition.
The Harvard oarsmen tonight elected C. T. Abeles, the coxswain of their victorious crew, as captain of next year’s crew. Abeles, class of 1918 from St. Louis, becomes the first Harvard coxswain to hold that post.
A reader asks which nation won the most points in the 1908 Olympics. Depending on the scope England leads when all sports are counted, while the United States leads in track and field. Also notes on pitching credit and bicycle racing at Revere.
In a 16 inning tie at New Haven Springfield 3 New Haven 3 darkness ended play. Holyoke Holyoke 5 Waterbury 4 and Bridgeport Hartford 11 Bridgeport 5 with additional Bridgeport 3 Hartford 2 game notes.
In Kansas City the Kansas City area teams played St Paul with a 7 to 0 result. Milwaukee and Minneapolis matched up with Milwaukee winning 2 to 1. Toledo defeated Columbus 14 to 5 in the Toledo Columbus matchup.
Lawrence mass June 21 Lowell defeated Lawrence 5 to 3 in seven innings due to rain. Key moments included timely hits in the fourth and sixth frames and an unassisted double play by Mc Gamwell.
Heavy hitting helped Fall River defeat Haver Hill 10 to 2 in a lopsided baseball game. The win featured strong offense and solid pitching from Fall River, securing the margin early and maintaining it throughout.
Lynn edged Worcester 11 to 2 amid umpire disputes and multiple arguments. Orcutt and Reynolds led at bats with key hits including a three base shot and a home run, while Worcester stranded nine runners as Yount and Ward pitched.
At Library Park Woburn yesterday afternoon the alumni defeated Woburn High 4 to 3 in a tight game. Beaton the former Wesleyan captain delivered a key three bagger in the seventh and scored twice. C Doherty made a stellar one hand catch of a foul fly after a long run. Batteries Wall 10 Sevrens 10 Mulvenan Jones.
Chattanooga news reports Charley Hemphill apologizes for the poor showing and returns Lefty Russell to Connie Mack and the Athletics. Erskine Mayer is recalled from Portsmouth to fill the vacancy caused by the departure.
Boston National club trades with Philadelphia to acquire John Titus in exchange for Doc Miller. Titus has around ten big league seasons and joins the Boston squad immediately, joining a veteran lineup alongside Wilbert Robinson and Heinie Peitz.
Edison plans half fares for away games against 18 to 14 year old teams in Greater Boston. Arthur Boyd at Eiison building Boston Massachusetts lists Oxford contact and price of 800 dollars.
George L. Moreland argues against altering Chalmers trophy rules for former winners. Pine Tree State Auto Club day one saw clean runs for the Jackson cars while others were ditched toward Gorham New Hampshire. The National Company retires from racing for 1912 ending entries in Vanderbilt and grand prize events. Lexington Company of New England resumes at Old Orchard Beach with Jim Esbeck piloting the car. Notables at Hotel Champlain include Clement Tudor and Chase families. Walter Johnson praises Everitt cars and favors a six cylinder for future high grade cars.
Providence over Rochester 7 to 2 in Providence. Baltimore defeats Montreal 4 to 2 at Baltimore. Jersey City gains a 7 to 4 win over Buffalo at Jersey City. Newark beats Toronto 3 to 2 in Newark.
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