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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1911
Page
9
Cornell coach Charles N. Courtney praised a "great race" as his crew edged Columbia to win the varsity eight in a tight finish. He noted shelter from yachts on the final mile aided Cornell's decisive sprint and praised Columbia's effort despite a late challenge.
A rain dampened game ended with the Phillies defeating the Boston club 6 to 3 after a lengthy delay. Despite rough field conditions and two stoppages, Chalmers and Perdue pitched well with errors and timely hits shaping the scoring. Magee and Luderus supplied key moments including a late home run before the game was halted and declared.
New Britain defeated Springfield 4 0 Bridgeport beat Waterbury 2 1 Flartford triumphed over New Haven 3 1
Under hazy skies at the Poughkeepsie course Columbia led early but Cornell surged in the final mile to win by a half length. Syracuse and Penn followed as Wisconsin faded. No official time recorded. Coach Rice’s New York Bronzed squad celebrated a long-awaited victory after 16 years.
Cornell leads Poughkeepsie race with first place finish though time is not recorded Syracuse finishes second without time noted Columbia claims third without time Pennsylvania finishes fourth with no time recorded
Ralph Cram of Melrose High refused Connie Mack's offer and returned the signed contract. He plans to enter Brown University in the fall after a standout Suburban league season with 14 strikeouts per game.
In St Louis on June 27 the Cardinals and Cubs split a doubleheader. The Cubs won the first game 5 to 4 while the Cardinals took the second 8 to 7. Chicago used three pitchers as the game stayed closely fought with a large crowd watching. President Lynch attended as a spectator.
The Mid-Week Bar gains attention in the Classified Page noting real estate, farms and business opportunities. Listings highlight growth in bar related properties and new ventures with regional interest.
Tom McMahon of Pittsburg drawn with Bill McKinnon of Roxbury in a 12 round boxing feature at the Armory A A. Referee Flaherty ruled the bout a draw after McKinnon outboxed McMahon in most rounds. Prelims saw Edison stop Grove, O Connor beat Blum, and Connolly defeat Miller.
Ed Walsh tames the wild Tigers for Chicago. Walsh allowed 8 hits through 7 innings with 2 three base hits by Collins and Dougherty, 1 base on balls, and one hit by pitch. Donavan pitched for Detroit, Jones stole a base, and Chicago left six runners aboard while Detroit left five.
Harvard eights ran a two mile time trial at Red Top Connecticut under ideal conditions. The varsity finished in 9 minutes 42 seconds with the freshman close behind. Coach Jim Wray noted strong pace and the team felt able to complete four miles if needed. The result bodes well for Friday's race against Yale.
Yale Coach John Kennedy announced two shifts in the varsity four at Yale crew quarters, naming Ives at bow and Barnum as coxswain for the varsity four while Elwell illness delayed his return. The freshman four also selected with Lippincott, Pease, Pearce, Hays, and Covell to race Harvard 1914 on Thursday.
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