The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-09-02
THE UNIYERSITT RACE.

New YoRK, Aug. %. -Smalley tele-
graphs to the Tribune The morning
opened bright aud clear, and he absence
of the English drizzle increased the
chances of the Harvard's success. The
crew passed a good night though this
morning Simmons showed weakness from
a severe attack of diarrhoea, with which
he has suffered for several days. Lor-
ing too, has been troubled with boil,
which is far from well but most of the
crew were in splendid condition, and were
full of confidence
When word was given the Hazards
noted start came into play, for their oars
took the water first, making 43 strokes to
the minute, the Oxford making only 40
for mile and a.half The Harvards soon
drew away from the Oxfords, and kept
of three fourths of mile. The Oxfords
drew up level just beyond Hammersmith
bridge, and when off Chiswick, Two miles
and half from the start, gained lead,
and after that they liked. The Oxford
the race. The stroke of the Harvard was
irregular They lost from Whaly, above
Hammersmith and when off Chiswick
were rowed to pieces, though they pull
ed to the end of hopeless race with
magnificent pluck, and that long after
their strength and muscles had failed
For the last two miles they had pluck,
and that only, the coxswain steering wild
superiority of the Oxford was manifested
doubted after the first half mile, though
the Harvards retained the lead some
time after that point. The Oxfords won
by four lengths. Time 21 minutes 20
and 3-5 seconds
A London special says: The race is
considered universally to be perfectly fair
and honorable on both sides. The time
occupied by the Oxford's was twenty-five
minutes and forty one seconds, more
than they took over the course few
days ago. The distance rowed is little
less than. four miles and three furlongs
The day was fair but the tide unfavora-
bic for the first mile of the race. The
Harvald's were ahead by more than a
length, rowing 42 strokes per minute to
the Oxford's 80.
The Harvard's s rowing was most bril- |
lant and many believe the race might have
been gained had the coxswain made bet |
ter efforts to take Oxford water as
Hammersmith bridge was passed The |
advantage was still with the Harvard s, |
but it was perceived that the pace at |
which they started could not be sustain
ed, as the Harvard s sank from forty and |
lower The Oxfords rose to 40 strokes |
per minute, and maintained it without |
alteration to the end. A little before
Chiswick was reached, about half way,
the Oxfords, by splendid maneuvre of
the coxswain, took the Harvard S water,
and all of Burnham's efforts to escape
the Oxford's wake were in vain As
Chiswick church was passed, the Har-
wards were yisibly distressed, and Burn
ham throwing water over his stroke and
Simmons, on whom the labor and sultri-
ness told heavily, it was now perceived
that the race was lost by the Harvards
though one more heroic effort was mad
to gain the Oxford's side, when the gun
sounded. The Harvard crew, after
moment rest, drew up by the side OF the
Oxford boat and applauded their victors
by clapping their hands. The Oxfords |
acknowledged this by taking off their
hats.
There are various theories, of course,
OF the Harvard's s failure. 1t is rumored
that their diet has been lately vegetarian,
but it is not true. Loring is criticised
for not having English coaching, and
Burnham for his bad steering; but
many good judges declare that the race
was almost repetition Of the race be-
tween the English universities, and
that Harvard failed because it's style is
that of Cambridge
LONDON, Aug. 2S.-A corrected sketch
of the race says that the Oxford's pass
ed Barn bridge only two lengths ahead
the Harvard $ having made brilliant |
squirt before reaching the bridge by
which they gained about three-quarters
Of length
The judge says the Harvards were only |
half length clear water in the rear at |
the finish.
After the race the two crews dined at
Mort Lake with Mr.. Phillips, who invit- |
ed large party to meet them During
the dinner the Oxford men said the race
was, it not the hardest at least as hard as
any th4y eyer contested.
The Harvards considered their steer
ing was rather out, making possible
difference Of half to one length. Ior-
ing was rather unwell owing to over
training.
The general opinion is that the race
was thoroughly we'll contested. Great
praise resounds on all sides for each
crew.
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