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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1912
Page
3
The piece argues the U S team for Stockholm shows few weaknesses beyond potential doubts in the 100 and 200 meter dashes. It notes Ralph Craig’s decline, highlights young sprinter H S Drew, and mentions contenders like Wilson, Court, Feldpath, Young, and Reidpath. It covers distance events, the mile and other middle distance hopefuls, and the overall strength vs 1908, with coaches and figures named.
Americans bound for the Olympic Games resume daily workouts in Finland. Sprinters Craig and Drew show form while distance runners log laps. Debates continue on contenders like Ryan and Tewanti, with hurdles and field events promising strong US scores. The squad arrives Stockton mid June and eyes Stockholm, awaiting training arrangements aboard ship or nearby facilities.
Seven American trap shooters sailed from Hoboken aboard the George Washington for the Stockholm contest. Entries included Charles W. Bullines Frank Hall Daniel McMahon Dr A J Gleason JR Grahan KL Spottx and Joe Hendrickson with A T Hott Ranny a substitute left behind. The group plans daily practice on board and upon arrival, using stern rigged apparatuses to shoot weather permitting.
Eleven motor boats from the New Rochelle Yacht Club raced twice over a one mile triangular Sound course for club prizes. The Thistle, owned by A J H Wallace, won under the handicap, starting 3 22 09 and finishing 5 20 10 for a 4 58 01 elapsed time. Patricia, R M Hershberg, took second in 2 11 28, Hop Sing, W King Jr., third in 2 20. Other boats and times are listed. committee boat was Lady M owned by J C Myrick.
June 1 report from The Tribune London notes England lacks systematic Olympic preparation for Stockholm. It cites neglect by national bodies, calls out Americans as better organized, and urges coordinated team practice, counting on standout sprinters and distance runners to close the gap.
The Canadian Olympic team of forty five sails for Stockholm after naming their training plan. Missing star Robert Kerr of Timmins Ontario, winner of the 2 metre race at London Olympiad, declines to compete. The group will train a week at the Bryntal Palace London before travel.
An article quotes PW Litchfield of Goodyear on tire mileage defenses and the dangers of substitutes for compressed air. It explains that proper air pressure keeps the tire casing supported, while fillers heat up and wear the tread faster, reducing performance and longevity.
Harvard second four crews rowed Yale on the Thames River New London Conn over a mile course finishing four lengths ahead. Times were 62 and 52 percent with Harvard leading at half mile and Yale shortening the gap before Harvard extended the lead to the finish. Coxswain Boyd Bryce and stroke Sargent led the crew with other rowers named. conditions were poor and morning drills mainly exercise.
Englewood pitcher Mellen held South Orange to scattered hits as Wilkinson of the champions struggled in five innings. Englewood built early leads with three runs in both the first and second frames aided by timely hitting, while South Orange capitalized on errors, finishing with ten hits but falling to Englewood 6 to 5.
Amherst Agricultural College fell 6 to 5 to Massachusetts Agricultural College on Pratt Field. Vernon pitched after an injury and Strahan's timely hits plus a running catch by Davies highlighted the visitors' defense. Multiple players contributed, with key two-base hits and several runs batted in.
Cornell defeated Yale 6 to 3 in a well pitched game witnessed by a large Yale commencement crowd. Hightower pitched gilt edged ball for Cornell, with sharp fielding aiding him. Yale managed only two baserunners in six innings and three in total. Cornell's key hits included triples by Clute and Bille, and Reilly singled in the ninth while Yale’s Hartwell pitched fairly well before being courteously relieved.
Worcester June 1 Brown defeated Holy Cross 2 to 0 in the season finale as Lynch of Holy Cross allowed hits that loaded the bases and sent two Brown runs home in the seventh. Warner pitched well for Brown and the Crusaders failed to advance a runner past mid inning as Brown secured the win with solid defense and timely hitting. Attendance 8,00.
Meadow Brook polo team triumphed over the Freebooters in a high scoring match held at Meadow Brook. Top players included Harry Payne Whitey and Larey Watermary with WhitRock and Whitney contributing key periods for Meadow Brook. Earned goals list Meadow Brook 22 Freebooters 3, over eight periods of seven and a half minutes.
Crescent Athletic Club extended its winning streak at Bay Ridge by defeating the Shamrocks of West Toronto 5 to 2. Crescent took early control with Coulter scoring, Wall preventing a quick reply, Farr tying in the second period, then Crescents adding three more tallies as the game closed. Referee William Bass. Time not completed.
Telegraph report from Poughkeepsie New York June 15 describes Syracuse oarsmen arriving late and unloading delayed by failing light. Cornell varsity four damaged its shell and needs repairs before Monday practice. Columbia Stanford and Wisconsin crews face rough seas and wind as coaching staffs swap boats and prepare for upcoming race days.
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