New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-26
FOREIGN NEWS.
THE INTERNATIONAL BOAT RACE.
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LONDON. Wednesday, Aug. %

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LONDON, Wednesday, Aug. %, 1862
saw the Harvard crew last night for the first
time after fortnight's absence, and was delighted
10 observe a marked improvement in their style and
pace. Both crews made to-day the last row over
the whole course which they will take before the
race, difference of 10 seconds is reported in favor
Of Oxford but it is not Trustworthy Oxford having
taken back start in order to get up good head
way. Both crews exhibit great power. The
style Of Oxford is unquestionably the better
of the two their is the heavier and their pace
extraordinary. Harvard, however, is in superb con-
ditOn and perfectly confident. The rowing of the
Americans is far from faultless but their boat goes
along well and their prospects are decidedly
promising. 1t is not at all unlikely that the race
will be a very close one. The Harvard men have
determined to use the new boat built for them by
Elicit, which carries them better and makes
greater speed than any other they have tried. No
trouble of any kind Is feared, but every precauon
has. been taken against foul play, and strong
guard 10 kept constantly over the boats.
The Harvard crew have spent the last two nights
ct Sturgis's house They wish me to contradict the
English statement that they have adopted the En-
came stroke as last year but for all that they show
an immense change for the better.
There seems to have been q little trouble about
the referee, and Oxford wanted to change, but
Harvard, am glad to say, very properly sticks to
Mr.. Thomas Hughes. In consequence of this Mr..
b,fr To
serve under Hughes and the probability that there
will be no umpires at ALL but Hughes viii be selected
sole referee. This is the best arrangement by all
odds, that could be made,
Everything has been done to secure a clear course
and fair race, and opprehend no interference by
outsiders. and no obstruction of the river by steam
boats and barges has often been the case hereto
fore. Neither crew has done much work to-day, and
tomorrow they viii do none at all The head
quarters of the Harvard men have been crowded
with visitors, among whom yesterday were Charles
Reade Minister Motley Benjamin Moran Secretary
of the American Legation, T. II. Dudley, United
States Consul at Liverpool and others, all of whom
will return for the race. G.w.s.
GENERAL PRESS DISPATCH
Tie Times to-day, in commenting on the coming
boat race between the Harvard and Oxford crews,
says: Good judges assert that the Harvards show
signs of entertaining The river watermen, how
ever favor the idea that they must via the race
Boating men generally are divided, tho majority
being in favor of Oxford"
The Harvard and Oxford University crews were
ont to-day, but only made short trips up and down
theriver The Haryards to-day have been practicug
starts They have decided to use Eliotts boat for
the race. Walter Brown, who recently arrived here
with Tyler, will assist at the start Kelley conf
IDENTIFY asserts that Harvard must win, and thinks
the match will be virtually finished before
the boats reach Hammersmith Bridge. Brown
also declared his belief that the Americans will come
in first Tonight the betting stands two to one on
the Oxford. The arrangements for preserving order
on and about the river the day of the race are all
that could be desired. The Commissioners of the
Police have detailed 500 men to guard the river banks
during the race.
BANQUET TO THE TWO CREWS.
The London Rowing Club WI give banquet on
Monday evening to the gentlemen forming the Har
ward and Oxford boat crews.