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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1908

Page

10

Harvard Crew Wins by a Mile in Classic Yale Race

New London Conn June 26 Harvard varsity eight finished far ahead of a crippled Yale crew in the Harvard Yale varsity boat race. Griswold the stroke collapsed mid race as Harvard surged to victory in a marine spectacle watched by Taft and a presidential entourage. Yale four beat Harvard four by two lengths and Harvard freshmen beat Yale freshmen by three lengths.

New London United States Loosevelt Eli Taft Fariler Yale Harvard Ard

King Cobalt Wins Swift Stakes at Sheepshead Bay

King Cobalt, carrying top weight, easily wins the Swift Stakes over seven furlongs at Sheepshead Bay, beating Firestone and Hessian. Nimbus and Firestone stay close early as Hessian breaks front, then King Cobalt pulls clear to win by two lengths. Roseben takes the opener.

New York King Cobalt Sheepshead Bay Firestone Hessian Nimbus Imbus Eith Roseben Rouquet Setopd Jubilee

Balloons and Flights Across New England News

Balloon flights report Charles Glidden and A Holl and Forbes in Wilbraham landing after a 9:20 start. The 7400 foot altitude carried 500 pounds ballast, with a 4000 foot initial rise. Also, Aerial Experiment Association tests in Hammonassport feature Curtiss June Bug flight 1140 yards in 60 seconds. A Brattleboro shooting incident targets Glidden and Stevens. reward offered for leads.

Pittsfield Mass Charles Glidden Boston Mr Glidden A. Holland Forbes New York Wilbraham Forbes Charles Mowry Hammonasport Aerial Experiment Association C. H. Curtiss Aero Club of America Brattleboro Davis William Murphy Charles Rigaman Charles J. Glidden Leo Stevens Glidden Anatoher Ce Marony Rigaman

Runaways Bow Hartford in Wide Waterbury Showdown

In a high voltage baseball tilt Waterbury toppled Hartford 5 to 0 behind Bronkie’s dominant pitching and clutch hits from Swander O’Hagan and Fitzpatrick. Dowd watched as Durant, Fallon, Yancey and Noyes sparked the offense while the Hartford lineup struggled to solve the Waterbury defense and timely smashes.

Waterbury Hartford Swander O'Hagan Nichols Fitz’patrick Wallace Pulsifer Connery Noyes Justice Basls Bronkie Rice Bronkle Kennedy

Police Beat Elks in Park Baseball Charity Game

New Britain on June 10 reports Ted Malone's finest defeated the Elks 29 to 19 at Rentschler park. City officials fear and will train for a late month rematch with police. Officers Grace Kelly Lyon Connor were hit, while Grace and Storey formed the battery for the cops.

New Britain Ted Malone Rentschler's Park Broadway Dames Elks Grace Officer Kelly Officer Lyon Connor Lyon Storey Caps

Game of All Games at Reidville Tomorrow Afternoon

Tomorrow at 3 30 o clock at Reidville a big event features local cops and paper men amid a buzz. Manager Slocum Captain Lahey urge rooters to wagers while alderman Martin Scully and Captain Charles Bannon promise refreshments at the grounds. Admission is free with a 2 20 start noted and team lineups include Pine Hills and South Elms players.

Reidville Agalmet Slocum Lahey Martin Scully Board of Aldermen Charles R. Bannon Police Department

Pitcher Powell At Center Of Wheeling Transfer Battle

Springfield manager Dan O Neil disputes Fairmonts right to Powell while Wheeling claims ownership after acquiring him. Powell contends he was a free agent when joined Springfield and lacks a contract from New York Wheeling or Fairmont this season. Powell has won four of six decisions with Springfield and may be bound for the south as teams clash over his status.

Shay Meriden Holy Cross Dan Brouthers New York National Hampden Park Jack Hess Sporting Life Jim Dowd Worcester Institution Pordham Ana Heiner Gastmeier Hartford Seider Jersger Wally Woods Harry O'Vegan Lynn Tate William Powell Springfield Tom Fleming Holyoke Wheeling Powel Dan O'Neil J. H. Farrell National Association Powell Fairmont Club Western Pennsylvania League Champiohantry O'Neil Fairmont Pairmont New York Nationals New York Baltimore Farrell Frank McPartland West Waterbury New Haven Runaways Bill Miller Durant Edmundson Wilmington Johnstown Elks Garvan Yaleee Hartford Nike

Niagara Whirlpool Boat Skims Turbulent Waters Probe

Vassily Rebikoff, famed as a pneumatic boat inventor, arrived aboard the White Star liner Jestic and plans to test his 12 foot boat at Niagara whirlpool. The craft, operated by a motor, skims over water rather than cutting through it, and Rebikoff intends to attempt the whirlpool rapids despite warnings. He alights with Austrian baron Bonkorwin, continuing his experiments and a guarded claim about a wireless torpedo.

Vassily Reviko Woo Europe White Star Jestic Rebikoff Germany Rebikof Niagara America Baron Bonkorwin

Cornell A. C. riders to bicycle through Europe voyage

Two Cornell athletes, Charter M. French and Barton J. Lamon, captains of track and cross country teams, sail from Philadelphia Saturday for a bicycle trip through the European continent. They travel with George Rogert, a notable 1906 graduate and classmate, who aided Blair Henry and others in several capacities.

M. French Cornell Barton J. Lamon Fastall Philadel George Rogert Clase Blair Herary

Flow Motor Club Plans Tour to Big Good Roads Convention

Flow Motor Club announces a touring plan to attend the Good Roads convention on July 6 and 7 with sections from across the state. Motor federation outlines an excursion statewide, led by M F Touring board chairman Godebaries, aiming to boost promotions and bookings across principal cities and neutral regions. The event blends practical work with entertainment, as organizers finalize dates and committee roles.

Flow Motor Clube Wild Motor Federation Man Godebaries M. F. Touring Board Eutral Beslin Buffalo Om Comaltnre

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