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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1916
Page
12
Harvard and Yale face a春 season clash with expectations split. Analysts foresee a close contest amid tensions between Crimson and Blue as Cambridge hopes for a Varsity win while insiders caution against overconfidence from either side.
The schedule lists three races for Harvard and Yale: 0 80 A M freshmen two mile downstream with Yale in east lane Harvard in west, 20 30 A M second varsity two miles downstream with Harvard east Yale west, and 5 46 P M varsity four miles downstream with Tale east Harvard west.
In New London on June 22 Harvard and Yale crews faced off in the annual regatta prologue. Harvard led the freshmen mile with a 5:49 time, while Yale edged Harvard by half a length in the gentlemen’s eight. Both schools anticipate a dramatic main race tomorrow as crowds fill Red Top and Gales Ferry with high hopes, and betting swirls around the Crimson and Blue.
A tree top observer notes Yale’s big husky crew and Harvard’s smoothly trained squad. Yale shows power and potential to compensate for execution gaps while Harvard sticks to form and single purpose. Old New London residents welcome both sides with hospitality and hope the best crew wins.
The main streets overflow with yacht clubs and uniformed attendees as a flotilla gathers along the harbor. Guests arrive by train and hotel lobbies fill, with room shortages easing by midnight as boats anchor from J P Morgan to smaller craft and a long list of New York visitors arrives for the 1919 regatta.
Cleveland defeats Detroit 4 to 3 to pull into a tie for first place. Speaker homers for Cleveland with two-base hits by Gandil and a late rally as Dubuc is roughed up in the eighth. Detroit's runs come on singles by Cobb Veach and Heilmann in a close game at the ballpark.
Louisville announces the purchase of pitcher Ralph Stroud from the New York Nationals. Stroud will join the Louisville club within a few days.
Two games today at the Polo Grounds feature the New York Americans meeting Washington in the first game at 4:45 PM. Admission is 50 cents.
Boston's Rube Schauer loses when Johnny Evers steals home in the 11th and Braves win 3 to 1 at the Polo Grounds. Nehf and Schauer duel as Burns and Maranville drive key hits in a nine inning tie before extras.
Philadelphia split a doubleheader with Washington, losing 6 1 in the second game after taking the opener 4 2 amid Washington errors. The article details line scores, batting, and fielding notes for both games including key players Foster Lajoie Strunk and McInnis, with managers and umpires listed.
The Yankees lose to the Red Sox 1 to 0 as Ruth dominates but New York musters only three hits all game. Fisher limits the Yankees while Hooper Janvrin and Gilhooley contribute key plays. Foster's no-hitter cited by Red Sox president with a commemorative gift plan.
Wagner Hinchman and Wilson fueled an 8 to 4 Pittsburgh victory over St Louis. Hinchman collected four hits in four at bats while Jacobs pitched well despite weak support. The Pirates built a 6 run lead early and held on as Williams pitched the ninth.
National League saw Boston defeat New York 35 to 1 in eleven innings. Brooklyn swept a doubleheader over Philadelphia 8 5 and 0 0. Pittsburgh outslugged St Louis 8 to 4, while Cincinnati Chicago was rained out. American League listed Boston 1 New York 0 and Cleveland 4 Detroit 3 with Chicago 2 St Louis 0 and Philadelphia 4 Washington 0. Washington defeated Philadelphia 6 to 1 in the second game. Standings show Brooklyn, Philadelphia, New York, Cincinnati, Chicago, Pittsburgh, St Louis, and Cleveland leading. next day fixtures include New York at Brooklyn and Boston at Philadelphia among others.
Russell allowed only two hits as Chicago shut out St. Louis 2 to 0. Sisler pitched well for the Browns, while Fournier doubled to start Chicago’s seventh inning scoring on Pratt’s miscue. An eighth inning run came on two singles and a sacrifice, with Miller replaced by Rattery late.
After a lengthy West tour with limited success the Yankees return home to meet the Washington Senators in a two game set at the Polo Grounds. The opener is scheduled for 1 45 o clock with a second game following, and two more contests are planned for tomorrow.
Football scores listed show Flmira and Wilkes-Barre opening with wins over Syracuse and Marrishore. Syracuse defeats Harrisburg while Albany edges Utica. Albany beats Utica. Scranton sweeps Binghamton, then Scranton defeats Binghamton again in a 5 0 result.
Brooklyn pounds McQuillan and Chalmers for 5 0 win and then rallies to an 8 0 victory as Pat Moran’s Phillies slide. Mowrey Stengel Olson Meyers and McCarty spark a late seventh inning burst to pace the Robins. Marquard wins the second game while Bender is roughed up early.
Cleveland announces pitcher Willie Mitchell a left handed veteran of the Indians has been released to the Detroit Americans. Mitchell could not pitch winning ball for Cleveland this season and will join Detroit at once.
Fragmented scores show Kansas City, Indianapolis, Columbus, Worcester, Portland, Hartford, Lawrence, Lynn, New London and others with varied tallies. Readable pairings include Kansas City 5 Indianapolis 1 and Indianapolis 9 Kan City 7, plus Portland 14 Bridgeport 1.
At Jamaica track a strong field contested the Greenfield Selling Stakes a 1500 purse for two year olds over five and a half furlongs. Genesis trained by Gifford A Cochran and ridden by J McCahey won by a head over Straight Forward with Artemis a neck behind, while Shyness finished third after a protest led to a $25 fine for Sterrett.
Two year olds at five furlongs with weights listed. Solveig carries 104 pounds with Cheer at 14 with Misaero. Doe Meals 112. Marblehead 107. Bright Star 00. Eden Park 104. Alone at Last 194. Radiant Plower tallies noted. race details continue with the next division for three-year-olds.
The card lists multiple races for three year olds and up at Saratoga with weights and entrants. Notable names include Monocacy Naumar Day Day Golden Gate Colonel Holloway and Edna Kenna Napier Schoolboy Redland Queen of Paradise Wide Eyes Priscilla Finn Sea Wave Serenest among others in divisions of one mile and five furlongs.
At a Jockey Club stewards meeting in the club office, H Woods received a jockey license grant while John Wilson’s reinstatement was denied. G M Johnson was denied restoration to good standing. Joseph Knight was reinstated per Cuban American Jockey Club records, with notices to associations about standing and a rescission of the April 1915 resolution. The sale auctioneer gains full control over horses and must remove bandages when requested. C Borel and N Nathan for jockey licenses were laid on the table. The next meeting will reconvene at the chair’s call.
Lawson Robertson of the Irish American A C is engaged to train the University of Pennsylvania football and track men for an indeterminate period beginning this fall. He receives his contract from Louis Madeira 3d, chairman of the athletic committee. Robertson will stay with the Irish American A C until after Newark nationals in September, then likely resign. He follows Dr. George Orton, who trained Penn after Mike Murphy’s death. Robertson had been assistant to Murphy for the American Olympic team at Stockholm in 1912.
The passage extols wool serge suits for graduates and youths, praising dark, fast color fabric. It notes the suit's fit, durability, and postschool usefulness for travel and job seeking, emphasizing smart, sturdy attire for commencements.
For younger brothers offers a boys blue serge Norfolk coat in sizes from seven to sixteen. Durable style suitable for school and daily wear. Limited stock at local department shop.
A selection of straws offers a great variety for men and boys of all ages. Durable designs, colors, and sizes suit casual use, sports, and daily activities.
Street racing entries listed for Broadway at 13th and 14th streets with corners at Warren Fifth Avenue and 41st, featuring multiple road races and official timekeeping.
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