The New York herald., 1868-08-18
BOAT RACE AT SING SING.

SING SING, August IL, Js8s
spirited race between Charles Ward and Geraw
T. Raymond, with light working boats, came or
here to-day. The race was for $3.50 q side; but q
much greater interest attached to 1t In consequence
OF an existing rivalry between the principals, and
much feeling between the supporters and friends Of
the contestants. large number Of excited partl.
sans OF both men were present the wharf, besides
the usual crowd of sightseers attracted by the
match between the well known scullers Raymond
and Ward. The men prepared for the encounter at
about half-past three, and took preliminary pull
for few hundred yards to bring their muscles into
PLAY. Little schooners and scows we're chartered
by the crowd to follow the boats in the race but the
wind having died away before the termination OF the
race they did not have much advantage over those
who remained on shore. At four O'Clock the signal
given for the start. Ward bent to his work. and
force for which .he Brothers Ward are so famous,
and Raymond, who is no way inferior In muscle and
hn rs sors sbnwn 'u So te ny s lis pane
vigor that augured well for his success. The dis
tance from the stakeboat at Sing Sing pier to the
stakebOat at Scarboro dock IL two miles and half
The terms OF the race were that the boats must 20
this distance against the wind and tide and return
with both TO the stakeboat at the pier. The river
was agitated by slight breeze, which made the trip
down very severe one. Both men pulled well but
each evidently outstanding his strength for the re-
maintained II throughout the race. by putting on
q little extra steam, which was either not
Raymond got three or four lengths ahead and main.
tained that advantage q quarter OF q mile. After
passing the Prison II became evident that Ward
was doing his best 10 recover the lost distance
and bring his opponent abreast OF him. but Raymond
to p wth sS and
he had gained at the start.
THE HoMEsrRErcn.
The stakeboat with its little red flag, could scarcely
be discerned In the distance, but presently like a
sea bird taking wing, Its white sail was hosted and
all knew that the point was turned, and that the
boats were now coming with wind and tide and AZ
drive them over the water. The friends OF Ward pre-.
dicted that Raymond would be short OF wind on the
return stretch and consequently would not be able to
prevent ard from overaking and passing him In the
eyes toward the two dark specks tipped with white
hitting along the water revealed the fact that Ward
had indeed gained considerably on his opponent and
was nearly abreast Of him. but IL was only mo-
ahead without any apparent effort increased the
distance between Wards boat and HIS and kent Il
until nearly opposite the railway station. At this
moment great excitement prevailed and money
Ward. The latter, who seemed 10 have reserved
himself for great effort at this part OF
the race, now put forth all his strength,
and the contest became very exciting.
Looking his shoulder he saw that N was i'm.
possible TO win and at Stacked off speed TO the
stakeboat. Raymond dashed up with the same
swinging graceful stroke that he started out with
time made was ~ u minutes for Ward and Al min.
utes for Raymond
II was offered as an excuse for Ward by some Of
his friends that he pulled too close In shore and lost
distance In pulling out again, but Ward himself
acknowledged TO Raymond when, after the race was
decided, they had friendly drink together that IN
hts opinion the latter the better scu,er and WAS
able 70 beat aD wsn " America