Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-07-22
Great R0at Race in pittsburrh.
We quote the following facts and Incl
dents from the Pittsburgh Chronicle.
DESCRIPTION OF THE MEN.

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dents from the Pittsburgh Chronicle.
DESCRIPTION OF THE MEN.
Hamill had long before prepared him
self for duty, and tucked up, as it were, in
his frail craft, his appearance when seen
from the shore, was more that of a youth
of fifteen than that of a stout stalwart man.
The best goods, however are put up in the
smallest parcels, and diminutive Though
the champion appeared to the spectators,
they knew that the stuff was in him, and
they felt easy about the result. Hamil
wore red cap a blue shirt and white
drawers, and never looked or felt better in
his life. Ward made his toilet, in great
measure, at the stake boat, and, when
stripped, the eoghoscenti seemed anything
but satisfied at his appearance. There
was not that compactness or strength in
his build which many had expected to
find, and compared with Hamiin in this
respect the contrast was most striking.
Ward wore white shirt and drawers but
both his legs and arms were bare, and, in
stead Of cap he wore white handker-
chief bound round his temples. Thus at
tired his appearance was anything but
attractive and had something so sepulchral
in it that many declared it ominous of de-
feat.
THE RACE.
The judges appointed for the occasion
were Mr.. Donahue on behalf of Ward,
and Mr. James Scott on behalf of Hamil
with Mr. E. James of the New York Clip
per as referee. A few minutes before
four o'clock, everything being in readiness,
the start took place, amid the vociferous
cheering of the thousands that lined the
shores. Hamil, in the first few strokes
shot little ahead, but Ward soon made a
spurt and in half dozen strokes not only
recovered what he had lost but got few
feet in advance of the champion amidst
loud shouts of encouragement from his
friends. His triumph was, however of
but short duration, as Hamill almost imme-
diatsly put on steam and passing his oppo-
nent was never again approached during
the race. Ward pulled with great vigor,
and owing to his style of rowing did not
at first appear distressed in the least His
efforts to overhaul the champion, however,
finally told on him, and he gradually fell
back, until, in turning the buoy, he was
fully one hundred yards in the rear. The
struggle on the return was all one way.
Hamill had his man perfectly safe a mile
from home, and came in the very easiest
of winners in 40: 46.
AFTER THE RACE.
We happened to be near the stake boat
when the men came in, and had an excel
lent opportunity of seeing how they look
ed. Hamill did not appear in the least
1 distressed, and, to cur mind could have
gone over the course again without any
extraordinary effort. Ward, on the other
hand, was almost pumped out, and looked
very much distressed. His stroke towards
the close seemed to have lost all its vigor
and his whole aspect as he came in was
that of defeated and disappointed man.
He did not stop at the stake boat, but
headed his craft directly for his training
quarters, without giving the champion
the opportunity which he sesired of extend
| ing to him the courtesies incident to such
occasions. Hamill, on the other hand, pad
| died about a few minutes, receiving the
congratulations of his friends, and then
headed his boat for shore, where he receiv-
ed an ovation from the crowd. Such en-
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VISIT FROM HAAILL.
The champion paid our sanctum visit
to-day, looking as fresh as a=young colt,
and exhibiting no traces whatever of yes
terday's conflict He informs US that he
has gained ten pounds in flesh since the
race, and never felt better or healthier in
MS me 1ne lIlIEVC11 v'sv1ril.-r-s>. sLa lssse
which Hamill will row with any of the
New York crowd. He has done enough
now to attest his superiority over their
best representative, and he will hereafter
look for higher game. He will, therefor
in all probability be permitted to rest on
his oars for some time, as there is not in
America, perhaps, to-day, man who can
hope to cope with him -
r TIE WINNING BOAT.
It would not be proper to close our re-
port of the race without word about the
winning boat. eShe was built at Harlem,
by Mr.. Mckay, and weighs nearly forty
pounds. She is built of Spanish ceadar.
and is covered fore and aft with oil silk,
and the sculls, although nine feet and a
half long, only weigh, togther, four pounds.
The boat has not received a name as vet,
but will doubtless be baptized to-day
Wards boat was built at Newburg, and
was heavier byssome pounds than Hamills.