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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1905
Page
2
A large crowd cheered as Yale and Harvard raced their eights in a tight final. The Yale boat edged ahead near the end, delivering a dramatic victory in a storied intercollegiate clash.
Yale and Harvard faced off in a four mile race along the river with Yale setting the early pace and Harvard rallying as the struggle tightened. Harvard lifted its stroke to thirty-three and surged, but Yale answered with a thirty-four late in the final mile to retake the lead and clinch a dramatic victory amid a noisy crowd and strong finish.
In New London the Harvard crew pushed Yale to the limit in a four mile Thames clash. Yale won by three quarters of a length as Harvard, rallied by an inspiring final mile and an unpaid coach, closed the gap. Preliminary races crowned Harvard victors, with Wray guiding both freshmen and the four oared boat.
Yale and Harvard freshman crews raced with Yale taking an early lead before Harvard surged in the final stretch. The Crimson held a half length advantage at the mile flag, then Yale mounted a late push but Harvard finished a scant length ahead as spectators watched from the bridge.
New London Conn June 2 Joy ran high at Harvard quarters after two victories and a close varsity defeat. Captain Filley praised the improvement and pride in the crew. Coach Wray noted months of preparation with Cornell on the Charles River. Yale observers praised Harvard’s strong varsity eight and remarked Yale was forced to row full time.
Oiseau, the three year old colt known as Diamond Jim, won the Spindrift Stakes at Sheepshead Bay carrying 124 pounds. Cairngorm chased hard but could not overtake, with Star Ruby tending the pace and fading near the end.
In New London a huge crowd watched Yale edge Harvard by a short margin in a dramatic annual eights race. Harvard led early, Yale surged ahead in the final stretch, with both crews delivering a gallant, tightly contested performance amid strong spectator support and festive harbor activity.
Harvard wins both freshmen eight and varsity four in a Thames regatta defeating Yale. Varsity four finishes half mile in 2 45 with Harvard leading from start to finish. Freshmen eight also posts rapid pace as crews battle strong tide near Navy Yard before finishing.
Yale's victorious crew and hundreds of supporters greeted the team on arrival from New London. A noisy, enthusiastic march filled the streets to the New Haven House where a dinner was served. Captain Whittier presided, praising the crew, coaches, and Yale alumni who spoke at the event.
Cornell crews arrived in Ithaca by special train amid little ceremony as citizens planned a banquet later. Courtney credited the team’s success to the faithful work and earnest effort of the rowers who built the two successful combinations and trained with dedication.
At Ironton Island track a large crowd watched Chevrolet duel with Oldfeld in the ten mile free for all. Oldfeld broke down while Chevrolet led, finishing near 9 minutes 80 seconds for the ten miles. In the five mile trial Chevrolet completed in about 5 minutes 14 seconds, while Oldfeld’s rear wheel failed in the second mile. C Soules set a track record with a four mile run in 4 minutes 2 seconds.
In the international chess Masters tournament at the Kursaal this morning Oxtend Helgium and June Flay led into action as several games concluded before the midday break. Maroczy leads with 10 points, two ahead of Janowski and Tarrasch, while rounds proceed with key clashes including Taubenthal and Teichmann in the afternoon session.
The horse shows nervousness and struggles with head control, forcing jockey O Neil to push wider than desired to prevent choking. The race time ran roughly 1n$3-5-130 seconds slower than Dainty’s track record set last June, while J E Widener's Knobhampton is noted for capability.
In a crowded betting day at the Steeplechase course Knobhampton fell when J W Colt's Nitrate balked and collapsed after a late start. Rube took second with Knight of Harlem third, while Ballotta and Edna Jackson showed promise in young horse events. Frank Farrell's Arklleta captured the two year old maiden race over five furlongs on the Futurity Course.
Olsen escaped a possible serious accident on the way to the post as he kicked at Bank and landed on his injured leg. Hildebrand was suspended for the remainder of the meeting following Siecussiag's orders. Rodrock aboard Golé Van appeared hurt when the horse fell but regained consciousness. Bonfire dashed toward the grandstand after a stumble, then sped on as if nothing happened. A sale at Sheepshead Bay featured yearlings from Rancocas Farm with a brown colt selling for 1200 dollars to Thomas Welca and a gray colt by St Leonards Izabelli selling to W A Suan on the Scosre ald not averaging noted as "wet."
The All Philadelphia cricket eleven defeated the Hamilton Cricket Club of Bermuda at Germantown Cricket Club. Philadelphia scored 148 in their first innings, Bermuda 190 in their first and 18 in the second, giving Philadelphia an innings and lone run victory.
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