The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-14
ROWING.

The ATLANTA Boat Club Of this city recently sent
formal challenge to the London Rowing CluD prO-
posing to row them first class race IN four-oared
shells ON the Thames River, from Puiney to Morn.
lake. Tho Ataantas Will row withous coxswaln,
but leave 1t optional with tho challenged party 20
row with or without one. The proposition was en-
Enthusiastically and unanimously accepted ny tho
London Rowing CLUB, ana the Ataantas are now m
receipt OF admirably worded response, the tenor
Of which has imbued them with the most fraternai
feelings towards their sotdisan opponents. Con-
ditions or articles Of agreement are almost en-.
tirely ignored, both clubs having an .nnbounded
faith In each others integrity. ra31
The Atlanta Boat Club Is the Oldest and most sue.
cessf organization Of its kind In this country their
reputation for love Of fair play equalled by their
proves only, the best proof OF the latter being
their easy victories over the renowned Yale and
harvard Universities crewsduring the past season.
The gentlemen who have been selected to gather
more gems for the diadem OF the justify proud Alta
lanta do not underrate their dicult task but feel
the full weight OF the trust reposed In them; and,
truly the responsibility Is heavy one.
The crew IL to be composed OF the following gen.
description:-Dr Russell Withers. captain and
stroke; Theodore Van Raden, No. 8; James O'Nell.
bury, substitute They viii viii row weeS or ten DAYS
on the Passac River prior TO their departure on the
haste II Is that Captain WIthers desires to faiarize
his crew as much as possible with the serpenttne
course over which the race will be r0wed Mr..
Smith, although famous as an accomplished bow
oar and steersnan, Will need all his wits on the day
OF the race especially as 1t seems the determine
cn OF both parties 70 have this race decided It's
merits alone.
The practice boat Of the Atalantas Is very nearly
completed moderate weather and water clear OF
ice, &C., being the only requisites to the beginning
OF the work or the crew. SIS
The West Key Amateur Regatta Club have ex.
tended q very Kind Invitation to the ATLANTA crew.
rendering the unrestricted use OF their house,
ground, boats, &C., with exemplary hospitality.
Their property Is situated on the BANK OF fine shee1
OF water, about seventy miles from London, easily
accessible by rail- The St John crew trained a. thfs
place for the Paris regatta. tw
The challenge OF the 81. John crew to either Of
our crews here the several English crews Is said
TO have originated IN the fertile BRAN OF an enter
prising journalist, without the knowledge or cou~r
sent OF the crew. ~.
The BlglIn brothers are lmpaticntly awaiting tho
time wnen the river will De clear OF Ice to 20 IN
training for their match race with Coulter and
Cavitt. !,
the majestic Hudson Invested Of Its ICY crust, -
they have new man to Try, who, able to keep mp
with them 10 their stroke and recover Will probably
take J0shua's old place No. 81 Josh rowing stroke
Gilbert No: 2, Ellis bow. Hank retires. wei! sats:
fed with the last victory OF the Ward Brothers a.
Saratoga where he pulled stroke. nts n'