The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-13
AQUATIC.

Tic Rcce Between john Blew and Frederick
sinders-Eorfeit Declared In Favor Of the
Iaiter-Centcst Between BisliD and Sin-
ders- Bigiin tire Winner.
There was an unmistakable interest manifested
IN the race announced to or yesterday between
Blew and Sinders, evident from the immense con-
course OF spectators that assembled 40 the Rysian
Fields. steamboat was chartered for the OCCASION.
and while extensive bets being made and the
excitement incident to the event was beginning to
increase, 1t was suddenly limited that Blew Was
not prepared to row, although the betting
had been largely in has favor. On max
ing inquiries it was ascertsned that Blew was
not at all satisfied with the shell boat assigned to
him, and preferrng to resign the contest and for
felt the $500 rather than endanger the money that
had been staked upon him, had abandoned hs
doubtful chances OF success. Unquesstonably such
q course OF proceeding may have been considered
judiciOus on the part of Blew, and though 1t EVIL
IDENTITY gave satisfaction to his numerous hackers.
the spectators were apparently very much disap.
pointed, as many OF them had come prepared TO-
witness q well contested struggle. Under the cir
cumstances the judges declared forfeit IN aVor Oh
Slnders but In order TO comply WILT tne GUS
tomary regulations he was compelled 70 go over
the course. which was a distance OF i've miles.
Fully recognizing the fact, however that
q single oaIsman, however competent, cann0% lnai-
vldually create much excitement even bysnis very
best performance, those VINO appeared to- nave
charge OF the arrangements instituted match be-
tween John f,lgin and Stnders Tor q purse OF nifty
dollars in order 10 make the necessary 'wa,t,oyer"
10y the latter somewhat interesting After cOLsld-
cradle delay the contestants appeared at the stake
boat shortly before six O'Clock, Messrs. Ceponer
keenan, ana b. Bgln officiating as judges and Mr.
McClOud as referee At quarter TO Six O'Clock the
men went OF. after an even start, Blglin keeping
next the snore and Sinders on the OUTSIDE.
For about fifty yards the contestants kept together,
when Biglin. who, by the way, had not been
In active training, shot completely ahead, win a
quick and powerful stroke, his opponent. going 10
his work with either careies5neSs or want oil energy
After this the betting was entirely IN favor oil Bigl
something like twenty-five to five being offered Win
out takers Approaching the Weetiawken docks
Bglin. who had hitherto rowed with much spirit.
and had thereby advanced almost twenty lengths
ahead, suddenly relaxed his Efforts, while SlndefS
kept at the same slow stroke as before, making OUT
little advance. At the coal docks Sinders appeared
to make vigorous effort, but IN vain, Tor Dign,
more strenuously applying himself, quickly IN
creased the distance. The race was now bereit
OF all interest whatever. Tor the result was
certain. Towards the Weehawken ferry Bigiin
increased his speed and turned the stakeboat nearly
thirty lengths in advance. Al the same time it was
really di1icuit TO ascertain whether Sinders was
doing his utmost, Judging IRON the SLOW rate al
which lie was proceeding. On the return 10 the
honet stakeDoat Biglin took matters comparatively
| easy, and when within ME OF so OF that point
Sinders was within fifteen lengths OF him. The race
was completely barren OF interest, and Bgiin came
| III easy winner by about seven lengths. IL was
| subsequently proposed to back an oarsman named
William Long against Snders Tor $500 side. IL Ii
very probable That SinderS would nave displayed
1 much more eXerton had he competed with Blew,
whose uon-appearance. however wise and consider
ate on his part, gave rise 10 mucn disappointment