The Portland daily press., 1872-06-11
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THE GREAT BOAT RACE.
The Atlantas Badly Beaten.

The Atlantas Badly Beaten.
LONDON, June TO- 10 a.m.-The weather this
morning is stormy and it is impossible that the
race between the London and Atlanta crews
may not take place to-day, as the Americans
have stipulated for postponement should the
storm be heavy at the hour appointed for the
contest Mr.. Webster, Vice-President of the
Atlanta Boat Club who arrived recently has
been chosen umpire on the part of the Ameri-
can crew, and Mr.. Playfair on behalf of the
London crew. r. Leslie of the Oxford Rowing
Club has been chosen referee. The English
crew will row bare headed in a uniform of
white Jersey flannel. The American rowing
colors are crimson Jockey caps. Odds of three
to one against the American crew are freely
given this morning. Flags are flying all over
the city and everything bears the appearance of
a holiday.
The water beyond Putney and Montlake is
lumpy and brisk southerly wind prevails The
banks of the Thames the whole length of the
course is crowded with vehicles, three rows
deep. Miss Kellogg occupies one of the car
riages and wears the American colors.
SECOND DESPATCH, 4.30 a.m.-The sun has
at last broken through the clouds, but the at
mOsphere is still chilly. The crowds increase
along the river momentarily and the excitement
is very great. The boats of the umpires, refer
ees and others directly concerned have been
placed and the appearance of the racing crews
is momentarily expected There is no change
in the betting.
500 p.m.-A change has been made in the
arrangements. The race is to be rowed down
stream from Mortlake to Putney.
THIRD DESPATCH, $50 pm.-The race will
come off in a few minutes; the steamers and
barges crowded with passengers are in mid
stream, and the police are clearing the course
of all distractions. The vast crowds which
have lined the river bank for hours, are in good
temper.
FOURTH DESPATCH, go p.m-The river is
clear and everything is ready for. the start
The Atlanta's have chosen the Surrey side of
the river.
FIFTH DESPATCH, Putney uia London,
p.m.-The English crew took the lead at the
start, kept it, and increased it to the end The
Americans made some gallant and desperate
spurts, but became exhausted, and before the
RAGS was half over, their case was hopeless.
SIXTH DESPATCH, Putney Uia London, 6. So
p.m.-The Londoncrs won the race easily
They came in twenty lengths ahead of the At
lantas. lt.s s-.r r.1s.
Particulars of the Race.
The circumstances under which the Atlantas
entered the race to-day were most unfavorable
At first it was thought that the match would
have to be postponed owing to the stormy wealth
en- AS the sky cleared up it was decided that
the race should be rowed although the water
was rough and lumpy and the tide running very
strong. Further delay was caused by a change
in the direction of the race, which was made at
the last moment. This having been agreed to-
both crews went on board a steamer and, with
their boats were taken up to the other end of
the course at Mortlake. Arriving there, furth-
er time was taken for making the arrangements
rendered necessary by the reversal of the route
and it was after six O'clock when the London
ers and New Workers shipped and moved their
boats. The gun for the start was fred at
| 625 p NJ. The English crew took the water
brilliantly. In the first 200 yards they got a
| length ahead, and ed ing to the Surrey side
| they took the Atalanta' water.
AT Barnes Bridge, just around the curve the
Londoners had increased the gap to length
and half From this point the Americans
made series of desperate spurts and slightly
improved their position, drawing up to the
| London boat, but the tremendous efforts tolo
on the men and they soon began to show signs
| of exhaustion. On reaching the water-works
| opposite Chiswck Mall their distress was evil
dent and their pace relaxed Their case was
| hopeless The race was already Won The
| Englishmen gained RAPIDLY while going throu oh
Corney Reach and shot under Hammer-smith
bridge twenty lengths ahead They continued
to row on steadily with ease increasing The
distance at every stroke. The Americans kent
on with great pluck, but signs Of increasing ex-
| haustion were plain. sd.
Up to Hammersmith bridge the course had
been kept perfectly clear, but beyond that point
row Doats nampered the Atantas, one hitting
come to- complete stop. But these accidents
haa nothing to do with the result of the race
which was foregone conclusion from the start.
Coming around Craven Point, and heading 1o1
Aqueduct Bridge, at Putney, the LondonerS
walked away from their opponents, ana arriVeu
at the Bridge, crossing the line at $50.
The dense masses of spectators on the bridge
and river Sides cheered and screamed, wild will
excitement, as the Londoners came in sight, ant
of the course The Atlantas spite of accidents
and stops, pulled to the bitter erd, and were
heartily cheered as they stepped out of theil
boat, greatly exhausted.
The extra editions of the journals pub
lished this evening, put the time of the winner
at 81 minutes, Is seconds over course of I
miles and 2 furlongs.