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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1907
Page
24
The 1907 regatta ended amid crowd fervor as Columbia and Cornell battled for first with Penn State and Navy pursuing third. Syracuse faltered while a police cutter and searchlights lit the waters, finishing amid whistles and mass departures to special trains.
In Poughkeepsie the Cornell eight led by Courtney and the Columbia crew dueled along a windy, choppy Hudson course. Cornell surged in the final stretch to edge Columbia, Navy and others in the largest intercollegiate regatta on record, amid high tension from Georgetown and Wisconsin contenders.
Auction notice offers a bay road horse described as very handsome and well trained, with options for double or single harness. Prospective buyers urged to apply to owner L. L. Bradshaw for details and sale terms.
The Cornell and Columbia varsity crews battled to the finish on the Hudson with both boats pushing for the line. Ithaca won by a slim margin as Cox and Cerussi spurred final bursts while Coach Courtney praised Cornell's rapid crew improvement and noted the rare late celebration after a grueling race.
June 26 Syracuse led from the start in the four-oared contest at Poughkeepsie, beating Cornell by two lengths with Pennsylvania third and Columbia last. Stroke H J Spencer pushed Syracuse to a 40 stroke rate late, finishing in 10 minutes 27 seconds.
New London June 26 Yale and Harvard crews prepare for the Thames regatta amid news Gordon Glass of Yale varsity eight fell ill and was removed to hospital. Captain Bacon shifts positions. Lunt moves to four oared boat as Harvard trains with momentum despite loss.
Wisconsin outclassed four rivals in the freshman race at Poughkeepsie with a two length lead. Syracuse surged to second, while Pennsylvania defeated Columbia for third as Cornell faltered last. The Badgers clocked 9 minutes 58 seconds, Syracuse 10 minutes 3 seconds.
The bir race at Poughkeepsie, first for the midshipmen, ended in defeat. News reached Superintendent Sands and family, who anticipated victory from early reports, with officers in the mess also noting the final results and official time amid widespread disappointment.
Yale and Harvard clash at the Polo Grounds with reserved seats available through Yale Harvard Club Spalding's and affiliated hotels offering advance access for fans and alumni.
In New London Conneticut on June 26 Harvard swept both categories defeating Yale. The Harvard freshman four won by three quarters of a length in a 1 mile race with a 5 22 time. The Harvard graduate eight beat Yale by two lengths in a half mile race paced throughout.
At a Sheepshead Bay Jockey Club stewards meeting yesterday the vote halted plans for a Jamestown Virginia race meet this year. The resolution expresses regret and states the club cannot change its February meeting stance to grant a license for the Jamestown event.
Baseball card style note reports entries for an Amert League game in Sheepshead Bay today at four P M with Americans listed among the participants.
Rain drenches Sheepshead Bay as weather worsens and track remains heavy through the final four races. Owner trainers note cautious footing and slower times amid the shifting conditions.
At Wimbledon Karl H Behr Yale champion and Davis Cup team member defeated Wilson Fox in straight sets 6-2 6-2 6-4 to win the All England lawn tennis championship. Norman Frooks of Australia beat A F Wilding of New Zealand 46 6 2 6 3 2 6 3 in a separate match.
Dublin June 26 Richard Croker’s Orby captured the Irish Derby at Curragh for three-year-olds in a mile and a half race worth 5000 dollars. Orby carried ten pounds more than Cley and won by seven lengths, with Cleg and stable mate Georgetown among the runners. The crowd mobbed the winner while Mr. Croker received applause as he led the procession past the stands. Richard Croker Jr. also attended the meeting.
Thoroughbred yearlings from Raceland and Hartland studs fetched strong prices at Sheepshead Bay. Star lot was a chestnut colt by Star Shoot Marina bought by H McDaniel for 6500. Other notable bids included 4600 for a Star Shoot Blue Danube son and multiple entries over 1000. Traders such as W Garth L A Cella and L Thomas stood among the leading buyers.
The third round for the captain's cup for women was played at Morris County Golf Club. Mrs. Frederic Kellogg won first with 5 up on bogie and earned three points. Miss Bryce tied for second with bogie for two points. Miss Holmes finished third at 1 down to the “Colonel,” earning one point.
Harry Payne Whitney’s untried three-year-old Baby Wolf romps home in the Swift Stakes amid heavy rain and mud. Charles Edward and Veil chased him home as J. Core and Ethan failed to overtake the winner. Adriana upset Aimee C in the first race, while Prince Hamburg and Yankee Girl also suffered defeats on a soggy program at Sheepshead Bay.
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