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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1916
Page
9
Yale varsity eight exhausted after losing a four mile race on the Thames is taken to Yale launch and returns to quarters. Harriman Lawrence and Whittlesey are tired at finish with Harriman sinking as the crew disappears under the drawbridge. All oarsmen recover within half an hour.
Harvard swept Yale in fast races on the river, setting a course record and signaling a strong debut for coach Robert Herrick and assistant William Haines. Yale varsity trailed but kept time close, while Harvard freshman and second crews also won.
Cord Meyer of New York City be elected captain of Yale crew. Yale’s freshman eight faltered after a swash from a passing yacht disrupted play, letting Harvard take the lead and win. Bob Cook blamed Yale’s long stroke while noting Harvard set a new record, as Yale’s Fred Stevenson's crew reflects on the race and future encampment orders.
Last evening at the Commercial A. C. on Green Street a four bout program featured Tony Watsan of Brighton and Jimmy Farren of East Boston in six lively rounds. Vatsan won the match. Carl Herz of Washington welter faced Young Brusso of Revere in the main event and stopped Brusso in two rounds.
Red Top June 23 report quotes Head Coach Robert Herrick praising his crew for a superb performance. He says the team ran to expectations and notes that rival Coach Nickalls must be comforted by his boys’ effort despite defeat by better conditioned athletes.
Harvard's varsity crew displayed flawless form as it finished strongly in a lengthy two mile race. The freshmen pace favored Harvard early, with Yale edging ahead briefly before a turning wind and rough water swayed momentum, while Harvard maintained superior rhythm and power.
Harvard wins the varsity eight four mile race by four lengths in 20 minutes 2 seconds with Yale 20 17. The freshman eight two mile race ends Harvard 10 36 3 5 with Yale 10 39. Junior varsity eights see Harvard prevail by two thirds of a length with times 10 25 to 10 27.
In brisk practice conditions at Gales Ferry Harvard freshman eight overpowers Yale, leading from start to finish. Harvard builds from half to three and a half lengths by the three mile mark as Yale fights with spurts but can not close the gap. The Crimson maintain a higher stroke rate and finish decisively ahead in a period race.
An advertisement extols Moderation as the ideal guide in life and promotes Wilson Real Wilson whiskey as the mildest and purest on the market. It highlights a non refillable bottle as a selling point.
Harvard won by four and a half lengths in a new record time of 20 minutes two seconds as Yale struggled late with Harriman and Whittelsey collapsing and Meyer slumping. Coach Nickalls blamed lack of power and finish, saying the best crews won and will set him out.
Harvard edged Yale in the big race on the Thames finishing in a record 20m 2s while Yale trailed by 15 seconds. The Crimson led from the start and, despite late challenges, maintained smooth, powerful strokes under strong coaching. Crowds cheered as both crews acknowledged each other after a dramatic afternoon on the river.
Last night four members of Yale and Harvard rowing squads hurried to join militia outfits. Yale participants include Lawrence of the varsity shell, Hadley son of Yale President Hadley, and At kin who shifted boats earlier. a fourth Yale member did not row yesterday. A Harvard freshman also enlisted.
In New London on June 23 Harvard freshmen edged Yale in the first race of the day. Yale led early but a westerly wind and Yale tholepin rigging issues helped Harvard surge ahead in the final half mile to win the two mile event.
Harvard's varsity crew shattered a 28 year old course record yesterday with a time of 20 minutes 2 seconds. The old mark of 20 minutes 10 seconds was set by Yale captain Jed Stevenson in 1888.
June 23 rumor says Coach Guy Nickalls may be leaving Yale after a discontented spring season. Alumni criticize current oarsmen handling and advocate for a new mentor for next year at Gales Ferry.
In New London on June 23 Harvard edged Yale in the second varsity at a 40 stroke pace to Harvard’s 38. Harvard led early and held a steady finish as Yale’s charge faltered after Stroke Hyatt collapsed post finish, while McNaughton doused him with water.
Henry B. Cabot of Brookline was chosen captain of Harvard's 1917 varsity eight at a June banquet in New London. A Country Day School graduate, he rowed for Harvard freshman and last year’s varsity at number 7 before shifting to bow oarsman and helping the crew break Yale’s long-standing record.
Interviewer asks if Nickalls will coach Yale crews next year but he declines to commit. He remains the highest paid rowing coach in the United States with a $6000 salary plus expenses for self and family. He quarters at the Taft Hotel in New Haven and at Gales Ferry during training ahead of the Harvard and Yale races.
The Belmont Spring three day open amateur tourney reached the semi finals with A L Squier F J Wright Jr J H Sullivan Jr and W S Lawrence advancing. First round results include Squier Pushee Follett Wright Sullivan Smith Lawrence and Robertson. Second round saw Small Follett Sullivan Lawrence away with Schaaff Wales Kenney Tenney Ball Uhler Goodspeed and others advancing.
Advertises tennis shoes and dance slippers with prices 2.50 and 3.00 dollars. Includes white sneaker boots with tan trimmings priced at 2.50.
Palm Beach oxfords at 4.50 and 6 dollars white buckskin shoes 6.50 white brogues with tan wing tip and tan heel 6.50 designed for yachting and piazza wear.
A sale alert notes exceptionally good golf sneakers priced at $4 and high and low golf shoes with hob nails priced at $6. This brief appearance highlights affordable golf footwear options offering grip and comfort.
Fibre-Sole oxfords replace all rubber at a price of 4.50 and 5 dollars. White nubuck oxfords with a low keel for tennis cost 5 dollars and are suitable for other uses as well.
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