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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1914
Page
9
The report describes tight finishing orders among minor races at the river venue with Columbia and Wisconsin close behind Cornell. Spectators lined the wooded hill and river banks as boats and ferries passed, the scene crowded with a mighty throng and colored banners.
The article recounts a dramatic varsity eight race where delays at the start gave way to a race featuring Columbia Cornell and Pennsylvania. After chaotic starts, Cornell and Columbia pressed ahead as Pennsylvania faded, with the trio trading strokes. Cornell ultimately surged to the front as the boats neared the finish, outlasting rivals in a legendary clash.
Vincent San born of the Columbia Jetty crew was elected captain for next year. Columbia, Pennsylvania, and Cornell battled for first as the Ithacans finally yielded to Columbia's surge in the last stretch. Spectators aboard observation trains and on shore erupted as Columbia finished ahead with a time near 20:20, while Cornell and Pennsylvania followed.
Pennsylvania and Syracuse struggled in rock and rowing as Ithacans logged steady strokes and widened their lead. Columbia briefly threatened at the mile mark as Myers lifted the stroke, but Cornell held a full boat length advantage through the final mile and a half.
University eight oared shells from Columbia Cornell Pennsylvania Syracuse Washington and Wisconsin raced four miles at Poughkeepsie yesterday for the Varsity Challenge Cup offered in 1898 by Dr Louis L Seaman of Cornell before a monster crowd.
Cornell powered to a record time of 11 53 5 in the first junior eights race held at Poughkeepsie. Columbia led early while Cornell surged from behind to finish a quarter of a length ahead at the one mile mark, with Pennsylvania close and Syracuse trailing. The race featured a light southwest breeze and tidal delays before the victorious Quakers stamped their pace.
Cornell won the freshman eight race by ten lengths at Syracuse, with Syracuse, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Columbia battling for second place. Cornell led after the third start, Syracuse stayed in front early, and Pennsylvnia and Wisconsin trailed as the half mile neared.
Several hundred Columbia University students celebrated a victory with bonfires horns bells and a brass band at the university grounds last night after the boat bringing returning competitors docked. The scene drew many spectators and included illuminated displays and rousing singing in a festive public display.
June 26. Coaches praised the crews after a great regatta. Courtney called it the greatest race he had seen and credited the winning crew. Pennsylvania’s Nickalle said the varsity performed admirably and matched their disciplined approach. Cornell and Columbia received high praise for performance and effort despite outcomes.
Dr Francis Gray Blinn, a physician long active in New York, was arrested on a homicide charge after a chase on West 80th Street. Coroner Feinberg ordered him held without bail as an inquiry into a series of deaths over the past eighteen months proceeds, with investigators aiming to identify other alleged victims.
Court releases vacation pennies fund from Defender receivership as about 350 factory girls at the Claflin concern contribute a few cents weekly. Rushmore Bisbee & Stern represent receivers in court with Kinchine Company supplying $25 for machinery rental amid alleged transfers of property for creditors in the last four months.
The Public Service Commission grants Hudson and Manhattan a longer start date from June 28 to October 1 to rebuild its line from filed land Sixth Avenue to Grand Central, with a new extension to January 1, 1918, contingent on tunnel work crossing 34th Street and construction along the easterly side of Sixth Avenue.
Quebec, June 26. A decision on the Empress matter is anticipated within about a fortnight as the commission nears completion after hearings since June 16. Testimony centered on the sinking incident and the responsibilities of the Canadian Pacific and other parties, with counsel for both sides presenting arguments.
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