The New York herald., 1873-09-23
The Next University Regatta.
The Yale Record of September II saws


There will probably be lively discussion this
winter as to the best place OF holding the next
intercollegiate regatta From the dissatisfaction
arising last 1t is very probable that the crews
will be unwilling to row at Springfield. There are
many objections, and some which should have
great weight in the final decision why this contest
should not be held at Saratoga But there Is no cause
Tor alarm at present, as the Rowing Association
OF American Colleges Is iuily able TO decide the
question, giving equal advantage to all. In the
opinion OF boating men whose Judgment is not to
be disputed Saratoga presents better advantages
question but that the lines at the start and finish
should both be at right angles to the shores, and
each crew should have equal advantage. This was
shown TO he Impossible on the Connecticut at
Springfield, Tor some OF the boats must necessarily
have the double aid from deep water and the cur
rent while Others are crowded toward the banks.
The next regatta will prove, without doubt, Of
greater interest to the spectators and the result
will give better satisfaction II the press OF the
country should take back seat.
Boat Racing Talk mt st. John, N. B.
'sThe day after the regatta at st. john" says the
telegraph OF that city, "there was some talking done
IN reference to q matclf bet. cen the Longsh0re
and Paris crews. Mr.. COnwell, stroke Of the Port
land four, expressed the opinion that his crew
could beat the Paris four, and expressed his will
ingness to make match to row them IN three or
four days for $500 side. AS TIE Paris crew are
going to Halifax this morning their friends stated
that they could not row so soon, but offered to
make match for $500, to come or in about ten
days, and to pay the reasonable expenses OF the
'Longshore crew. should they be willing to remain
in 81. Jonn and row ut the end OF that time. Twig
bow oar Of the Portland crew. did not seem willing
to take on match with the Paris crew, and in
TACT, said he would not consent TO do 1t. COnwell,
however, seemed anxious to make the match.
lie was then told that II he could get on
q match Tor his crew with the wards he
would be backed for part OF the stakes
at least, In st. John. Some conversation that
took place elicted the statement from Conwell that
Morrissey, OF Saratoga, had said that at the time
the Saratoga regatta was being got up to come or
after the Halifax carnival the Paris crew wanted
him to give them s2 900 to go to that place. Con-
well was then told by the friends OF the Paris crew
that II Mr. M0rrissey had made such statement
he had no authority for 1t whatever, as 1t was
tirely untrue, and that II Mr.. MOrrissey or any
one else wished to make mach for $1,000, to be
rowed at Saratoga between the Paris crew and any
other crew In America, they had only to name
their men, put up their money aud the st. John
four would be backed for the amount and go and
contest the race, Mr.. Morrlssey or any other gen.
tleman paying their expenses only. Mr. Conwell
was assured that If he wished to make match for
1000 and row the Paris crew within fortnight
from three weeks his crews expenses TO St. J0nn
from Portland would be paid by the st. John crew,
or the latter would go to Portland and row $1,000
match, they receiving expenses. The matter was
discussed in very friendly spirit, and, although
there was considerable Dantering beth parties
parted the best OF friends, hoping to meet another
dawn