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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
11
Harvard outpaced Yale in a grueling four mile race on the Thames with early lead, steady power, and a late surge. Yale suffered breakdowns including Griswold collapse from nerves while Rice fought to the finish as Harvard sealed a dominant win.
Yale captured the four oared varsity race with a 10 minute 33 and 15 second time, finishing three quarters of a length ahead of Harvard whose time was 10 43. Steering miscue nearly cost Yale as the coxswain drifted off course. In the freshman eight Yale also faltered at the start while Harvard led by two seconds at the half mile before pulling away to finish about eight and a fifth seconds ahead.
Yale varsity crew collapsed after rowing three and a half miles, ending their stroke in exhaustion.
President C. W. Eliot expressed gratification at Harvard's win in New London saying I am very glad they won in six words. The brief comment notes his happiness and confirms the team’s success.
Yale authorities praise the crew for finishing a race despite captain Ide ordering Griswold to be removed to safety. Curtis and Coach Kennedy halted the shell and ensured Griswold’s health, noting no lasting effects from exhaustion.
Coach John Kennedy cites Griswold's high nervous temperament and injuries from two accidents as the cause of a failure to sustain pace. The race halted after Captain Ide's lace issue, worsening Griswold's distress before the first mile. Harvard's crew, aided by a controlled second half, secured a deserved victory.
Coxswain Cass of Yale praises Captain Ide for prudent decision during a race when Griswold faltered. Cass recalls Ide ordered Griswold to stay aboard to avoid danger, sacrificing a possible victory to ensure safety and finish.
Yale rowing statistician George St John Sheffield praised Harvard for its victory noting Harvard’s watermanship power and speed. He affirmed his history claiming Harvard had the best crew in its history and that the recent race verified that view.
Robert J. Cook, longtime Yale rowing coach, downplays an accident as an inherent risk in racing and says it should not diminish Harvard's victory or the merit of the oarsmen.
New York Police Commissioner Bingham denied leave of absence to Sheridan McGrath and Flanagan the three officers chosen for the American Olympic team set to compete in London next month. Mayor McClellan may be appealed to in the matter.
Knoedler and Co of New York purchase Turner's Mortlake Terrace for 65 150 dollars while Colnaghi and Co of London buy Storm for 28 625 dollars and After the Storm for 40 425 dollars at a Christie's auction in London.
Harvard led Yale through two miles before Griswold collapsed and was lifted aboard. Yale stopped rowing as Harvard stretched a 26 stroke and finished in 24 10. The Yale crew, coach Kennedy, and the crowd at Red Top cheered the Crimson victory while Griswold’s breakdown was described as an unforeseen race strain.
NEW LONDON Conn June 25 Harvard led from the start in the big eight oared varsity race on the Thames. After a delayed Yale start and several restart incidents Harvard built a decisive lead as Griswold at stroke faltered then recovered, finishing with a clear margin over Yale amid cheers from Harvard supporters.
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