Yale Triumphs In Varsity Rowing Race
Yale defeated Harvard by four lengths in a windy Cambridge river race. Yale's stroke control and steady pace won as Harvard faltered with steering and water contact, despite noble effort. Officials included Referee Hermann Oeclrichs and timekeepers George Adee and George Watriss.
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Morning at Gale's Ferry race day in New London
Morning at Gale's Ferry finds rival crews still asleep as sunrise signals the start of race preparations. The rising bell rings at 6 45 as dawn gives way to action and crews begin their day ahead of the coming event.
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Yale Wrests Thames Victory Over Harvard In Classic Race
Yale defeated Harvard in the annual Thames race, finishing ahead by six lengths after a fast start and strong finish. The finish saw Yale leading by ten lengths near the two mile mark, with Harvard struggling to match the pace and weather conditions turning favorable for Yale.
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Acquittal in Mil ford False Registration Case Ends Ballot Row
Thomas E Milford, accused of false registration over a voter age oath, is found not guilty by a Suffolk County jury after two days of testimony in the Superior Criminal Court. The trial centered on Milford’s signed birth records and a controversial ballot commission action affecting his nomination papers.
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Harvard Coaches Go Home After Disappointing Season
Harvard coaches Keyes and Perkins left New London aboard the Shore Line express to Boston. They faced questions about a poor race, noting lighter crew and slight stroke changes. Perkins said he will not coach as much next year and the season’s end left them disappointed.
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Harvard Yale Races Chronology Through Eight-Oared Contests
The Harvard Yale annual race dates to 1876 with Yale's challenge and early events on the Connecticut River near Springfield. Prior meetings in 1852 occurred at Springfield and Worcester with crews from other colleges. The 26 race marked the first eight oared shell contest in America.
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