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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1906
Page
9
Harvard led Yale by a single second at three miles and finished 17 20 to 17 21. The final mile featured a Harvard surge to 36 strokes, as Captain Filley pushed the team. Postrace crowds flooded New London streets to celebrate Harvard colors and look ahead to next year.
Yale freshmen defeated Harvard in a closely contested morning race, finishing one and three-fifths seconds ahead in the two-mile sprint. The Yale varsity four also led Harvard, finishing with a substantial margin as spectators packed observation trains and riverfront to witness the New London events.
Harvard captains and crew celebrated on return to Red Top quarters after a decisive varsity win over Yale on the Thames. Yale’s Noyes, later named next year’s captain, collapsed at the finish and Yale’s Curtiss attributed Harvard’s superior power to the outcome.
Willie Anderson, the present champion, stood two strokes behind as Alex Smith of Nassau Country Club led the metropolitan and Western open after the first thirty six holes at Lake Forest Illinois on June 28.
Atlantic City June 28. The American Golf Association of Advertising Interests midsummer tournament at Atlantic City Country Club reached the final stage. W. E. Conklyn of New York will face George L. Fordyce of Youngstown Ohio in the 36 hole final for the chief cup.
Yale coach John Kennedy expressed disappointment as Harvard under coach James Wray secured a decisive victory. The Crimson boat, led by stroke and captain-elect Robert Low Bacon, celebrated with bonfires while Yale traveled back to New Haven.
All Yale crew members except Captain Morse who stayed in New London arrived by special train in New Haven at 9 2 tonight and went to their rooms. No one met them at the station. The men were all in good condition.
The Argonaut crew from Toronto rowed the full Henley course in fine conditions. Stroke Wright led at forty then eased to thirty eight and thirty six, hitting half distance in 3 minutes 23 seconds. Finishing in 7 minutes 4 seconds, paced by Leander Scratch, they are seen as strong contenders for the Grand Challenge Cup. West of Undine Barge Club in Philadelphia troubles the Diamond Sculls, but left a favorable impression.
Essex County Polo team defeated Whippany River Country Club by a score of 44 to ??? The Essex lineup included T. G. Walker T. R. Robins G. Douglass and C. Munn. Whippany River featured C. Nicoll H. Kennicut Benjamin Nicol and Norman Henderson.
In Marblehead Massachusetts on a wind favorable evening at 6:20 PM twelve motor boats began a long race from Marblehead to New York Harbor. The May, owned by A A Low of the Knickerbocker Club, led the field with Unome close behind as the fleet rounded the point en route to the city.
The report notes jostling as crews compete. It outlines the makeup and statistics of the freshman and varsity four-oared crews, detailing team composition and performance elements from the event.
At Onwentsia Golf Club the United States Championship saw Alex Smith post 73 74 for 147 to lead, while Willie Anderson, the open champion, finished two back after a 78 71. James Maiden of Toledo placed third at 188, with Willie Smith and H Chandler Egan among notable contenders as fans watched under favorable scoring conditions.
National Freight Traffic Golf Association members opened match play at Fox Hills Golf Club. Key result: C. F. Seeger defeated J. S. Bartle, medalist in qualifying, and Seeger also won the handicap. H. B. McClellan beat H. F. Smith, noted winner of the Hot Springs spring event. Whittaker and Marvin also advanced.
In the second division W R Butler of Chattanooga meets P C Pulver of New York, while J C Platt of New York faces T C Weidersheim of Philadelphia in the third division. A mixed foursome medal play handicap was won by Mr and Mrs John J White of the home club with 104-17-87. Second prize went to Mr and Mrs R P Nevin Jr of Pittsburgh. Walter E Edge of Atlantic City and Miss M Eleanor Freeman of Montclair took third. Fordyce defeated the Freeman family in a tense afternoon match. Semi finals saw Conklyn beat Roberts, Fordyce overcome W Freeman, Butler beat Leonard, Pulver over Lloyd, and Weiderheim beat Adler while Platt beat Brownell. An eighteen hole medal play handicap and banquet prize presentation follow.
Police Commissioner Bingham invited all department athletes to a conference at Police Headquarters this afternoon to form a big athletic club under Amateur Athletic Union rules. Initiated by Police Chaplain Wade with Father Chidwick and two Brooklyn chaplains. Noted athletes include Martin J. Sheridan, John Flanagan, and John Joyce.
The Indian Harbor Yacht Club schedules a July 4 motor boat race open to members of recognized clubs. Rules of the American Power Boat Association apply. Entries due by July 3 at the Greenwich clubhouse. Starts at 2 PM from near the club pier with courses varying by boat size and buoy markers. Prizes awarded in each class with two starters and second prizes for five or more starters.
Thirty seven yachts enter the Crescent Athletic Club first annual regatta to be raced over courses in the Lower Bay tomorrow. Entries include Class boats, Class P boats, the 48 foot sloops, and a class of twelve dories owned by club members.
The Republican Club of the 2st Assembly District held its annual festival last night at Manhattan Casino drawing nearly a thousand attendees. Philip Blech serves as club president and Abe Gruber leads this district with supporters from across the city.
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