Harvard Wins First Race as Freshmen and Varsity Fours Compete
In London Connecticut Harvard led early as the four oared crews started after a morning delay due to rough water. The Harvard varsity, with Blake Perkins Kernan and En Jicott among the favored oars, jumped out to an early lead and won a one sided race. The event set a confident tone despite light betting and a somber mood among crews.
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Harvard Downs Yale in Close Yale Four Regatta
Harvard's crew maintained a powerful pace to beat Yale by six lengths in 10 minutes 51 seconds, with Yale showing bursts of effort but succumbing to Harvard's steady stroke and final sprint. Both crews returned to their quarters as Yale earned praise for effort and Harvard received abundant commendations.
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Passengers Listed for the New England Arrival
The New England brought a large saloon passenger list including Addison L. Aldrich I. & Atteaux J. H. Balmer and many others with numerous Franks Morgans and Nicholsons. Names include Rev. James P. Franks Mary Franks G. M. Gray William Grosset Gillespie J A Hankey R H Hatton D C Heath and more.
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Thieves Break Into Samuel Coy Home on Rutland Square
Burglars entered the residence of Samuel I. Coy at 51 Rutland Square yesterday afternoon and stole two gold watches valued at 209 dollars.
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Oxford Shoes In Store Offer At Bargain Prices
The store lists various Oxford shoes with lower prices including options at 89c a pair, 4.00 and 5.00 dollars, and another set at 8.60 dollars. The copy compares these to a different Oxford from Vacation Boots and mentions specific price points and product names.
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Harvard crew triumphs echo Bancroft era at regatta
The Boston Post reports Happy General Bancroft watching Harvard varsity win the eight with his son Hugh prominent in the winning crew. Bancroft declined to comment, noting shifts in training methods since his 1878 stroke role.
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Yale and Harvard Freshmen Eights Race Drama
Yale sprinted early but Harvard's substitutes offered stronger backing as the Crimson established an early lead. Meanwhile a theft report notes souvenirs and silverware valued around 200 dollars stolen, with George H. Selinger arrested for a silver watch theft.
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Harvard Yale Freshmen Race Ends Amid Trackside Chaos
Harvard wins the Yale varsity dual on the Thames in 9 minutes 33 1 2 seconds after a false start and a collided excursion steamer disrupted the course. Yale finishes second two and a half lengths back as Harvard extends its series lead.
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Harvard Coxswain Reflects On Dubious Moment In Varsity Victory
Coxswain Wadleigh recalls a tense stretch as Yale surged in the second mile of the race. He credits slow recovery, strong leg drive, and contributions from the four and freshmen for the win. The freshmen’s dockside celebration followed the news of the victory.
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