New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-17
ROWING.
SINGLE sCULL REGATTA OF THE PALIsADx
BOAT CLUB.

SINGLE SCULL REGATTA OF THE PALIsADx
BOAT CLUB.
The first annual single scull regatta of An.
Palsade Boat Club took place Saturday on the Huds
River near Yonkers The friendly contest was gotten
by the exertions OF Messrs f. A. Rollins and John ANA
lung jr both Of Yonkers who offered gold badge val.
ued at $780, to become the property of the member who
should prove himself to be the best in the Club
The prize of unique and appropriate design represent
ing pair of sculls crossed, and also bOathOok sur
mounting which is plate Of blue enamel, bearing the
monogram of the Club The conditions which prize
Is awarded that the winner shay hold himself In
readiness to against any member Of The Club three
weeks from the date Of challenge until tie first day Of
November, after which time should he be the victor 10
every contest he Is to he declared the champion lot 1852
The fineness of the weather brought out large attend
ance OF spectators, large proportion OF whom
fair bellies of YOnkers anxious to witness the sport
postion Three boats were entered FOR the contest viz
The Cecilia by Mr.. A. Amelung the Harry, by Mr. H.
Ameung tossed for and the inside choice position
in the Mr. Clark. whose bark ranged alongside OF
him. was favorte of the three competitors IN thee
test and wagers made that he would yanqush the
other two The boats started from the clubhouse and
proceeded down the river to LudOws dock distance Oh
one mile End half where they rounded tho sakebOat,
and returned Clark led off the start and was closely
followed by Amelung, whose manipulation OF the blades
showed him to be an oarsman Of no mean character.
When the contestants hove In sight on the hOnestfetch
however it was evident that Amelung had gained on
Clark and was leading him badly. The gap between
them kept constantly widening, SO that every one f.
sure the victory would be won by Amelung handsomey;
and so 1t was he having outdstanced both Clark and Du
senbury to such an extent as TO make ais supero ~
lows: The Cecilia in 20 minutes aud seconds the nary
minutes and "a seconds and the skppy III ~ an
utes and 80 seconds Messrs. NJ. 4. Rowe, VIM Romer
H. g. smith, and j. G. Woodwork were appointed Judges
prize awarded to Mr.. Amelung OF the Cecilia heb
not yet sure owing the terms which he holds it, hog
long he will be permitted to retain possession Of IT.
ANNUAL REGATTA or THE COLUMBIA BOAT
CLUB-Two EXCITING RACES-A LADY
ROVER.
The Annual Regatta of the Columbia Boat
Club took place yesterday afternoon on the North River
in the vicinity OF Eysan Fields, Heboken The steamer
Tttamer left the ChrstOpberst pier at o'clock having
on board a crowd Of ladies and gentlemen, who man.
Tested all the interest and enthusiasm in the result Of
the races that usually distinguishes those who are the
spectators Of this annual regatta Inc course was om
point opposite the old clubhouse 10 astakebost one
nile and half above and return. Messrs J. {. Ohell
y sAikAG THEODORE Van Raden f. X; Ketchum;
H G. Hashager, W A. aiie ana r Meinaoe en.stSs
boats When the signal to start they got away
well together; but before proceeding far Ketchun ana
this time Van Raden was ahead, o'Nen second, and
seken third, but on rounding the stake-Ooat Onea
dubious. Van rounded slightly in advance OF his com
pettor however aud held his lead 70 the close OF tns
and seilken's, 1850. The rest were dstanced:
The second race was between the Shanghai and the
Columbia sixoared out-rgger boats the crews being
um' W seISen, W. j. Wrirht J. C. oNeil, II. r. Rough
G.. T. WayIam, coxswain Columba..--J. A. Meredith,
stroke; VIM. Neal J. Roberts, W A. MARITIME, r. Mcln-
ON getting away the Columbia slightly IN advance.
but the Shanghai gained aud passed her by
eral lengths. The Columbia pucked up, and pre-
vented the gap from being wdened and rounding the
stakeboat 1.-THE Shanghai having the longest turn to make
came close up her competitor. The contest be-
exciting the boats being exactly bow and bow for
distance AS the race was closing. however the
Shanghai shot ahead and passed the final point several
lengths ahead winning the in 1890 The Columbias
time was 22:4O. The judges for both Messrs
stephen H. Knapp and j. g. Wood. Referee, Mr. Charles
A Peverely.
During the progress Of the some interest
casOned by the appearance OF Miss Davis OF Pleasant
Valley. who, company with DIR. Wthers, pulled two
cared boat and for distance held her with the
competing boats She handled the blades with skill, AID
attracted much attention