Cornell Triumph in 1907 Regatta Amid Close Finish
The 1907 regatta ended in a tight finish with Columbia and Cornell battling for first while the Midshipmen and Pennsylvania chased third. Syracuse faded late as police boats and searchlights illuminated the scene and spectators surged toward trains after the decision. The crowd blended West Pointers, college men, and cheering spectators in a vivid night race atmosphere.
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Arkansas
Hudson Taylor
Onondaga
Mohawk
Midshipmen
West Pointers
Cornell Gets Big Race
Evening regatta at Poughkeepsie features Navy, Cornell, Columbia, and Georgetown in a four mile intercollegiate race. Columbia leads early, Cornell closes with a powerful straight stroke, and a dramatic final spurt sees Cornell and Columbia neck and neck near the finish as spectators erupt.
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L. L. Bradshaw
Cornell Edges Columbia In Dramatic Hudson Dower
The Cornell and Columbia varsity eight races on the Hudson drew a packed, cheering crowd as both crews battled to the finish. After a grueling clash Cox and Cerussi spurred Columbia early, but Cornell’s light men surged ahead in the final yards. Coach Courtney praised Cornell’s rapid improvement and hard work, noting the crew’s quiet celebration after a late finish. The article closes with the race statistics.
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Cornell
Columbia
Ithacans
Rice
Cox
Cerussi
Cros
Comne
New
Miles
Mysel
Colbia
Ithaca
Courtney
Syracuse Wins First Four-Oared Race at Poughkeepsie
Syracuse dominated the first afternoon race beating Cornell Pennsylvania and Columbia by two lengths in 10 minutes 27 seconds at Poughkeepsie Bridge. Cornell pressed late while Columbia trailed as Ten Eyck's husky crew impressed despite lineup changes.
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Poughkeepsie N. Y
Syracuse
Cornell
Pennsylvania
Columbia
Acuse
Quakers
Courtney
Poughkeepsie Bridge
H. J. Spencer
Ithacans
Columbia Haply
Hudson
James A. Ten Eyck
Regatta Rivalry Upsets Yale as Harvard Strives on Thames
New London June 26 Harvard faces Yale in the annual varsity regatta on the Thames River. Gordon Glass fell ill and was briefly treated, a setback that tests Harvard's strength as Lunt and Bacon swap positions. Harvard's heavier crew vs Yale's smooth, fast eight fuels debate over wind and tide, with coach Kennedy's stroke method highlighted as a key factor in the anticipated four mile race downstream to the railroad bridge.
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New London
Conn
Varsity
Yale
Harvard
Thames
Harman
Gordon Glass
Glass
Cornell
Lunt
Higginson
West Bank
Gale's Ferry
Red Top
Ien
Ilelit
Navy Yard
Tiarvard
Wray
Kennedy
Disappointment At Annapolis Over Poughkeepsie Race
The Annapolis crew, racing at Poughkeepsie for the first time, faced defeat. Superintendent Sands and family learned of the result via Associated Press bulletins, with initial hopes of victory fading as official times and results were shared with the officers' mess.
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Annapolis
Poughkeepsie
Sands
Associated Press
Yale Harvard Baseball Clash at Polo Grounds
Yale plays Harvard at the Polo Grounds on Saturday at 8 PM with reserved seats available through Yale Harvard Club Spalding's and local hotels offering tickets.
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Yale-Harvard
Polo Grounds
Spalding’s
Badger Cubs Lead in Freshman Rowing Race at Poughkeepsie
Wisconsin outpaced Syracuse and Pennsylvania in a dramatic freshman eight race at Poughkeepsie. The Badgers led from start to finish, covering the course in 9 minutes 58 seconds while Syracuse trailed by a few lengths and Pennsylvania edged Columbia for third. Cornell faded from contention amid a tricky finish near the bridge.
Harvard Crew Defeats Yale in Freshman Four Race
Harvard freshman four won by three quarters of a length over Yale in a mile race at New London on June 20, clocking 5 32. The Harvard graduate eight then beat the Yale eight by two lengths in a half mile, with a 2 20 time as both crews rowed from the stake to the flag.
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The
Tribune
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Hudson River
Navy
Annapolis
Cornell
Courtney
Columbia
Jim” Rice
Pennsylvania
Georgetown
HB. P. Crassi
Syracuse
Wisconsin
Ithacans
Rice
Co. P. Cox
Columbia Shell
Ingram
Bamely
Iinaeans
Ward
New London
Conn
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Yale
F. R. Maxwell
C. E. Hadden
L. Loring
Forster
E. A. Morse
N . Roberts
F. C. Hunt
H. H. Hunisicker
Blake
Newhall
Perkins
Lawrence
Bancroft
Ayer
McGrew
Blagden
Strong
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Hagein
Lo Rey
Grimin
Musgrave
Paget
Notter
Horner
Arpleby
Raynor
Abe
Ebert
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Cullen
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Bauer
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Talbert
Garner
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Lowe
Forsythe
Henry
Vlneys
J. Johnson
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Brussel
Dorle
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Preston
Marion Moores
Masson
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Keene
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Vingston
Edward
Huang
Ethan
Knight of the Thistle
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Hugh
Vince
Lie Potter
Dugan
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Ae Miller
Panker
Brady
Emery
McGinnis
Tony R
Zethus
Miratelle
Ria
Beckman
le Jerman
Ginter
Brown
Tj P
Callahan
Wawang
Bradley
Shenandoah
China
TY Arkle
Moran
Ge King Cole
Hildreth
John Smulski
Mayberry
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Tierman
Golden Shore
King Cole
Alana Dale
Deuce of Hearts
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Farrell
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J. O. Keene
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Kunze
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E. Dugan
Arasee
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Joyner
Leu Und Horner Dent
Carter
Kelly
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Clark
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Sever
Aste
Sylvia G
No racing at Jamestown meeting bans meet this year
At a Sheepshead Bay stewards meeting the Jockey Club adopted a resolution expressing extreme regret and stating the opinion that a race meeting at Jamestown Virginia cannot be granted this year. The decision was tied to the February 1 deadline and the stewards’ inability to approve a Jamestown meeting.
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Jamestown
Jockey Club
Sheepshead Hay
Sheepshead Bay Entries Today in Baseball Card
Entries listed for today at American League Park show the Americans facing Washington in a 4 PM game. Match details include venue and participating clubs.
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Sheepshead Bay
American League Park
M. X
Washington
Behr Defeats Fox to Win All England Tennis Title
Karl H. Behr the Yale champion and Davis Cup team member defeated Wilson Fox of Britain in straight sets 6-2 6-2 6-4 at Wimbledon on June 26 to claim the All England lawn tennis championship. Norman E. Frooks of Australia beat A F Wilding of New Zealand and Sears C Wright with a five set win.
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London
Wimbledon
Karl H. Behr
Yale
Wilson Fox
Behr
Norman E. Frooks
Australia
A. F. Wilding
New Zealand
Sears C. Wright
Orby Wins Irish Derby Following English Derby Double
Richard Croker's Orby wins the Curragh Irish Derby for three year olds, duplicating his English Derby victory of 1907. Orby carries ten pounds extra and wins by seven lengths over Cleg with Georgetown third. A huge crowd watches as Croker and his son attend, boosting Irish Derby prestige.
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Dublin
Richard Croker
Orby
Curragh
Cley
Cleg
Georgetown
Mr. Croker
Richard Croker, Jr
Thoroughbred Yearlings at Sheepshead Bay Sell Strong
Thoroughbreds from Raceland and Hartland studs sold at Sheepshead Bay with spirited bidding. Star of the sale was a chestnut colt Star Shoot Marina bought by H. McDaniel for 5. William Garth bought a Star Shoot Blue Danube son for 4600. other top prices included 2700 for a Star Shoot Kismet filly and 2100 for a Str Dixon Mass, among multiple six-figure totals in the sale.
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Raceland and
Hartland
Sheepshead Bay
Star Shoot
Marina
H. McDaniel
L. A. Cella
William Garth
Blue Danube
Amp
Kismet
W. Sarsie
Imp
Marte
E. Reatnu
Vart
Sir Dine
L. Thomas
Sir Dixon
Dixon
Olga Kersole
W. Garth
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Women on Morris County Links Triumph in Round Three
Morristown June 26 Mrs Frederick R Kellogg won the third captain's cup round at Morris County Golf Club with a 5 up on bogie score earning three points. Miss Bryce finished all square with bogie and earned two points. Miss Holmes was one down to the Colonel and received one point.
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Tribune
Morristown
N. J
Morris County Golf Club
Mnks
Frederic R. Kellogg
Miss Bryce
Miss Holmes
Baby Wolf Triumphs In Swift Stakes At Sheepshead Bay
Harry Payne Whitney’s Baby Wolf powered to victory in the Swift Stakes at Sheepshead Bay, ridden by an undeterred trainer John W. Rogers, with J C Core, Ethan, and Diana Ken in pursuit as rain-soaked crowds witnessed a dramatic late sprint. Adriana upset the early favorite Aimee C, while Prince Hamburg proved a top sprinter in the handicap slate, and Yankee Girl faltered to lose to Lord Lovat in a tight finish.
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Harry Payne Whitney
Sheepshead Bay
Baby Wolf
John W. Rogers
Mr. Whitney
Dinna Ken
Baby West
Diana Ken
Adriana
Prince Hamburg
Sydney Paget
Charlies Edward
James R. Keene
J. C. Core
Ethan
Weil
Charles Edward
J. Core
Frank Farrell
Aimee C
Harry Paine Whitney
Kildeer
Radtke
King’s Daughter
Zal
Royal Vane
Herman
Yankee Girls
Miller
Yankee Girl
Lord Lovat
Tony Bonero
W. H. Carey
Sheepshead Bay Racing Weather and Track Conditions
Weather rain drenched Sheepshead Bay as rain fell and track waterlogged. Track was heavy for the last four races, affecting footing and race times.
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