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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1922
Page
12
Yale builds early advantage in the rowing meet with the varsity win while Harvard dominates the junior varsity two mile dash. Yale appears set for a strong overall showing though a freshman race may have slipped away due to a squall that swamped the Yale shell. Cheers rise from observers as crews surge from the starting signal.
Yale plebes stayed by the ship amid waist deep water then went overboard as Harvard juniors won the race. The varsity shell secured victory and capped Yale’s season despite slow times. Weather and conditions tempered the contest but it remained a beautiful race.
In New London on June 23 rumors claim Harvard and Yale will appoint new coaches for next year to restore pep for the annual regattas. The Thames basin basked in late sun as crews trained, with Harvard shown leading as they reached the starting marks below the New London drawbridge.
On the return trip after the varsity race the Yale student attempted to lead the Eli chorus in "Poor Old Harvard" and then the "Bull Dog" song. A Harvard supporter shouted a quip about the football game, provoking laughter and ending the impromptu cheer.
Yale and Harvard battled in a closely matched rowing duel as Yale matched Harvard’s fast start with an equal cadence. Yale refused to ease off as Harvard sought to push the pace and Harvard led off with a 36 beat start before Yale adjusted and countered row for row.
The New London regatta drew many Yale and Harvard spectators, noted for wealth, yet attendees felt they received less value for their money compared with the fall. The piece contrasts high-spending crowds with a disappointing experience at the college crew event.
Harvard capitalized on a hesitancy by Yale to take the lead and held it from the 600 yard mark to the finish, with Yale staying within a length at the half mile. Yale supporters watched in ecstasy as their boat led a high speed race. The scene showed intense crowd reaction as the race unfolded.
Yale’s eight surged to victory over Harvard by three lengths as the shells neared the finish. Spectators from observation cars cheered from the blue deck as Yale matched Harvard’s sprint and built a decisive lead despite late Harvard efforts.
A vivid local scene from New London describing a boat race day with Crimson and Blue colors. Citizens and visitors enjoy clear skies though the weather forecaster’s mood and the Thames atmosphere shape early, bright fashion displays featuring white foundations, knitted sweaters, and skirts in Crimson and Blue.
The smoky Union Station in New London glowed with colorful clothing as observation trains loaded before nine. The scene featured boat race day girls in a spectrum of hues, while the Crimson and the Blue stood as noted rivals in the pageant.
R B Pelly of Victoria British Columbia was elected captain of the Yale crew for next year. Though not in today’s victorious octet he rowed on the junior varsity this morning and previously captained the freshman crew. He is 21, 174 pounds, 5 feet 10 inches.
Yale varsity crew completed the four mile grind in fine vigor then headed to Yale crew headquarters at Gales Ferry. They elected R. B. Pelly captain of next year’s outfit and attended the annual banquet to celebrate victory and training break. A gala party at the Hotel Griswold closed the social program.
Sunlit crowds fill New London as Crimson and Blue costumes blaze in the annual boat race day spectacle. Hawkers urge colors and quills while trains load, the scene repeating each year yet never dull. The chunky engines pull flat cars upstream toward the starter flags.
Captain Langhorne Gibson of Yale lauds his crew after defeating a strong Harvard eight. He credits Yale’s second crew of last year’s freshmen and substitutes for rising to the occasion. Gibson notes Yale’s respect for Harvard, Captain Appleton, and Coach Howe, and resists changes to the four mile race. the two mile format will be discussed later.
Harvard freshman crew won the race against Yale 1925 after Yale’s boat caved in before the finish. The referee ruled Harvard the victors due to a long standing rule that each crew bears its own accident after the first 100 yards. Both schools will seek changes before next year’s regatta.
The afternoon varsity oarsmen drew large crowds as observation trains filled to watch the race. Spectators filled hotels and stairways, dressed in Norfolk jackets, blazers, gaiters, knickers, and knitted coats, making it one of the standard large days socially and athletically.
Abe Friedman of Boston won a ten round decision over Danny Edwards of Los Angeles in Brockton. Willie Harmon of Boston defeated Frankie Quill of Brockton in eight rounds in the lightweight clash.
In Scarborough on June 23 the Australian team beat Belgium to end their Davis Cup tie. J. O. Anderson and Pat O’Hara Wood defeated J. Washer and G. Watson 6 1 6 2 4 6 7 9 7 5 after earlier singles wins. the Australians had won two singles in straight sets on Thursday.
Wallie Schang the crippled Yankee catcher attended the Giants game yesterday. His injured foot is progressing nicely though he still limps and uses a cane.
Harvard swept the morning events at New London on June 23 claiming the freshman two mile downstream pull and the junior varsity race. Yale challenged as the Blue freshmen faltered near halfway, splashing at the catch while Harvard led by seven lengths.
After Jim Corderry and Harvard sprinted to lead, a gusty gale toppled Yale’s shell at the one mile mark. The bow dipped underwater, forcing the plebes to abandon ship and swim to keep the boat afloat. Yale crew faced a dramatic setback mid race.
In New London on June 23, history repeated itself as Yale changed coaches mid season. James Corderry, who previously led with a late win, was displaced again this year by his brother George who stepped in at the last moment to secure a victory.
Yale and Harvard crews battled on a windy Thames course with Yale choosing the deeper eastern lane. The Yale shell swamped and abandoned on the deeper lane while Harvard won decisively after a fast start and higher cadence.
Dr Heber Howe praises Yale crew and congratulates Corderry. Captain Appleton congratulates Captain Gibson on a fine showing. A H Ladd Jr of Milton elected captain for next year after rowing four in the second varsity today.
Harvard defeats Yale in a rough wind at Gales Ferry as Yale struggles from mile markers due to bilge and headwinds. Harvard opens strong, leads by three lengths at three quarters, and finishes about three lengths ahead. Yale sailors abandon boat after buckling shell. Harvard varsity and junior varsity also win easily.
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