The New York herald., 1869-05-26
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Anslo-American Unlversity Race.
LONDON, May 13, 1859.
This match, the preparations for which have not
commenced on this side the water, ana which, con-
sequently, is as yet exciting comparatively little
interest," Is likely to prove considerable bone Of
contention between the two sections OF the Cam
bridge University Boat Club. 1t Will be remembered
that the original challenge was sent by Harvard
University to the Oxford oarsmen, and that after
great deal Of negotiation, caused principally by the
scruples Of our men, was accepted; the arrange.
ment being that four.0ared match should be rowed
on English waters with coxswains. Harvard how
ever, was not satisfied with one opponent but im-
mediately sent another challenge to Cambridge. The
boat club Of that university at once held meeting,
at which the American letter was read to the effect
that the Cambridge men should contend In the
same heat with the Harvard and Oxford crews
Thames The challenge was accepted conditionally,
but strong opposition has recently been manlesteo
among the older members Of the club to the arrange
ment. they contend that 1t would be mantestly 6n-
far that one foreign boat, ike that OF harVaro,
should have to row againss Two 1eb poS th mne
any attempt at unfalrness, work unwittn9Iy mtQ
each others hands, to their own advantage ana the
disadvantage OF their opponent IL Is proposed tnaf
II the Harvard men are anxious to row against me
best four In England the winning boat at the Hen
win be crews from oxford Cambridge and London;
and the older members OF the Cambridge Club are Oh
vHI tory Il Harvard @ " were ptted against the winners
meeting Of the club is to be held at an early oate
and Mr.. J. Chambers its ex.presdent, Will propose
resolution to the above effect.
The Harvard Men at Their Work-The Extra
Crew-The Oxford Crew. as it Now stands.
from the Boston Post, May 2l.1
Conversation with those most likely to know elicts
the fact that there s little doubt as TO who VIII %
the substitutes to accompany the Harvard .i0ur" Q
seems quite likely to. We mean, Of course Meesrs.
Fay and willard. Joseph Story Fay, Of this city, 4
years old stands over five feet eleven inches, weighs
to-day about 167 pounds, and Will bring down tpe
race II in his best "1x.n He has mad quite varied
experience as an oarsman, having taken par! 10
sa and as ne orsw rs now " T or two
before he sails. II will be remembered that ne
and John Tyler won the double scul race In me
Boston City Regatta last 4h OF July, In the unprece
dentedly last time OF fourteen minutes and twenty.
four seconds, beating several good pairs and Inat
Ward, Josh's brother, but even caught Walter Brown
in one when the latter was out OF training, ana
particularly broad build, and has an exceedingly
sound look. All admit that his wind and pluck are
Of % ao which Ii ne
there would be e little ,t doubt that he E9@a BE- a. ne
aIdner s p1s Goodrcs o. te Willard of the s of m was
better known as o rover In 1865 than at any tune
since, his athletics meanwhile haying been studied
that he is or has been TIL lately, captain Of the
Harvard University Nine, and few WIN question pis
Oohs an as ' newn from ss AM and Sndsraaa
that he Is daily showing just the Qualities every one
Sr o me He has his BACK
to pack the snews as they used TO be packed on,
and he he is not not backyard az In the pscslns whle 6Is
ferent important positions In his famous 'nine' has
kept him very strong ION his pinsn He doesn't look
is daily becoming more able to keep his side upr
and, with ten weeks yet to work In, there Is ttIe
almost any gap Ia the crew that may need iiiiing.
This week should and undoubtedly win settle who,
OF the three or four who are ut for the place, VIII
hold the 'mp0ra4f 4aa aSt SspSS Spss Crew. n NY naDa'
as telegraphed last week. for some unexplained rea-
eSes eSn does Oar S as this ssas ce
%s S Mr. PsHi %a WI hast sw days S
tell Why but till then the men Of Harvard can re,
jOce that the enemy isn't LIKELY 2 be quite 50 nn s'9ps
weigh less than the lightes in the present Har-
alter the race tins spring with Cambridge spoke of
Mr.. Time "a whole team In hmself,n Of Mr..
stroke" Of Mr.. william as "a reliable oaro and Of NJ.
Marlborough as awkward, but useful" OF Mr..
Benson 1t said that he "dld not seem TO Ike his
place. and spoke less and less favoraby OF the other
three OF the eight, :.
The oxford four preparing for the Inter University
s. D. Darbishire, Of Balllol College sstrokel
]. O. Time, OF University College, q
A: Q. Marlborough, OF Lincoln College, o.
w. ID. Benson, OF Ballol College (bowL
D. A. Nelson, or st. Johns College, (cox.)
THE LONDON ROWING CLUB
Harvard. OF course nothing Y Known yet as tQ the
stpulations and conditions Qf this challenge though
n seems more than probable that the same track and
time but few DAYS from that Of the between the
Universities will be chosen. This club 10 made up OF
gentlemen residing IN or near London and has
reputation that Is not confined 70 England alone, a.
often containing the fastest Of British amateur
oarsmen. we believe that were o balance struck Of
oil the contests between this club and those OF OK
ford and Cambrldge, &c, IN the . Londoners % would show show
men, have rowed longer together, vary their style
less and, though lighter, seem to have more
not decided ssiy yet whener the tems Of o
letter prove favorable, they win accept 10 Or
not and they are doubtless wisely making use Of the
the case. But II we know the stuff Harvard oaLsmeq
are made or we have little doubt that they VIII pfob
up the gauntlet, and may they not regret It,
THE HARvARDs AT WORK.
Everything about the Harvard crew looks en-
couragng. Work is done regularly and systepati-
S and 4 III Mr. Long = :. - oes Se q 10 u
himself. Mr.. simmons, as usual. is up 10 workt
and IL takes a FIRST rate man TO keep the
mann boiis u the Jobs comforters' Of all rowing
men. English, American or any other, and when
aI annual nna tSa erew can devote themselves solely
their work on the river We have little doubt tna tne
fears that one OF the men already hne Scholar II
Whethcr this crew viii take part In the city 70.
sa on the 5th OF July is questionable, as the day "
~ ,s nsar ouns s' that II Mr. Gores unbounded enter
prise should provide two or three handsome prizes
FOR q four Dared race during jubilee week on ou,
crew would play second fiddle 70 none not even M tue
best Of any rivals who might come on mere 70 "nave