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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1914
Page
3
Yale overcame a stiff Harvard challenge in a late river clash, taking the lead early and holding off Harvard’s late surge. Appleton steered Yale with precision as the Crimson pressed, but the Blue maintained a fragile advantage to win as crowds cheered along the navy yard course.
Yale, led by Pat Appleton, edged Harvard by three feet to reclaim the regatta in New London. The Yale eight showcased grit, speed, and unity, turning momentum into a dramatic upstream finish as Harvard faltered late. Crowds filled the riverbanks despite showers, celebrating Yale’s revival after prior Harvard dominance.
Telegraph reporting from New London on June 1 describes Jim Wray expressing strong disgust at the Harvard varsity crew for their performance in a race. He faulted the eight for loafing and poor rowing despite coaching instructions, noting persistent slowness and lack of effort.
Commentator notes Harvard crew could have won by two or three feet if they had matched Yale at a higher pace. He praises Nickills crew but says Harvard failed to sustain a pace close to their best. The finish described as the finest seen, with Harvard waiting too long to set the pace as Yale surged ahead.
Yale's eight defeated Harvard on the Thames in a closely watched race. Nickalls praised for harmony and stroke control, Yale opened an early lead and extended it to pull away after the halfway mark. Harvard, under Chanler, responded with a late surge but could not overcome Yale's higher pace and steadier blade work.
Yale's eight edged Harvard in a tense four mile contest, finishing three feet ahead after a late surge. Appleton increased pace as Chanler tried to rally the Crimson, while Harriman's planning and Nickalls' influence shaped Yale's comeback this season.
Harvard Henley eight defeats Yale in junior varsity race at New London. Crimson lead by six boat lengths at finish amid rain and choppy water. Yale stroke Gililan paced 35 strokes late, but Harvard held steady to win by open water.
Yale freshman crew gave a brief surge to threaten Harvard in a New London race on June 1. Captain Meyer sparked a late Yale rally, but Harvard responded with a powerful sprint to win by a margin near the juniors.
Conflicting reports followed the afternoon varsity boat race between Yale and Harvard. Some local papers declared Harvard the winner, while observers along the Thames flagged Yale crossing first, noting Yale’s flag visible near the finish line as the central Vermont observation train tracked the event.
Prestwick reports Harry Vardon of South Hertfordshire wins the British Open for the sixth time with a 72-hole aggregate near 289. He carded rounds of 74, 78, 74, and 63 as Francis Ouimet struggles, John Henry Taylor finishes second, and J L Jenkins leads among amateurs with 215.
New Haven June 9 President Hadley said Yale crew victory was gratifying and even more so after a period of adverse fortune. He noted the crew and coaches had to unite to win and asserted Yale men can stay together.
New Haven greets a victorious Yale crew returning from New London. About two thousand students and townspeople lined Elm Street as ex-Captain Ketcham led the parade to President Hadley’s home then to the Taft Hotel for a mass meeting. Guy Nickalls praised Captain Denegre and the crew. the crowd sang “Good Night Harvard” at the end.
Yale and Harvard clubmen staged a late night celebration after a New London race finish. J W Dixon chaired a committee with Howard Plummer and Louis Hay to hire a band and set off fireworks. Police allowed the revelry as Yale and Harvard rivals exchanged greetings across the street.
Harry J. Smith and Homer Baker set sail on the steamer New York and will compete in the English championships next month. Both runners have invitations to track meets in Helsinki Stockholm Copenhagen and Ireland after the London championship, aiming for additional contention.
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