The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-26

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Kelley and Bagnan ON tho Tyne for
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From the Sportsman, August 12l
Yesterday (Monday) afternoon the great open
boat match for f4O0 between Henry Kelley, OF New.
castle 1.-THE ex-champion), and Robert Bagnall, Of
the Ouseburn, was brought or on the Tyne, from
High Level Bridge to ScOtswood Suspension Bridge,
according to such Of the Thames National Regatta
rules as were applicable. and In two new craft
specially built by Messrs. Swaddle & Winship, OF
Scotswood. This match was arranged at the same
time as that OF fortnight ago, In which Kelley
easily vanquished James Taylor, Bagnall's mentor,
and the grand form exhibited on tnat occasion by
the ex-champion tended to considerably increase
the public interest In the competition under
notice.
Previous to the skin race on the 2sth ult. there
Is no denying the fact that that In open boats was
considered by most people as forcgone conclu-
sion for the clipping Ouseburn sculler. Bagnal
had never yet been beaten in any Kind Of craft,
and had landed for his hackers eleven matches or
the reel, and 1t was argued therefore, that Kelley
who was no less than seventeen years the senior
an mpossiSty t this Journey, eaSH Waen noweyer
Harrys real form was shown and his rapidity OF
action, long, steady stroke, and grand use OF the
slider were noticed, there was a complete change
In public opinion and lots began to fancy that the
youngster had his work set to yansulsh "the Old
imina ry excitement, and the time during the
Rassa ~e:f ss ts WEAKLY az OPPOSING ing
schools, the anxiety for the eventful DAY
Gibson's, the Ord Arms Inn, Sc0tswood, under the
care OF James Percy, and the pair frequently had
run down to Tynemouth for bath ana row
day alter the Kelley and Taylor match Bagnall dis
covered that he was losing strength, and his
ease him in mis- work. The Onseburn sculler, &C.
companied by Taylor, proceeded to Harrogate, but
returned to Tyneside on Monday last In the in
tervai occupied by their absence telegram was
received by the chief supporter of the Adelaide
stating that Bagnall was no better, and requesting
That no speculation should be attempted just then.
This had wonderful effect upon the wagering,
and from Q to on Bagnall, the betting came to
arrived IN Newcastle ON Monday and his healthy
state and good condition were seen, there was
reaction IN his favor, and during the weeka lot
the supuations in the articles was that the final
deposit Of ESQ side should be posted before the
a sc
o July %, at James Taylor's the Trafalgar Inn,
New Bridge street. Newcastle Taylor posted for MS
81 himself Mr.. William Oldham was then unani-
mously chosen referee and Mr. Thomas Swaddie
The weather was duh, with occasional showers
glass. The great interest with which the con-
test was regarded was manifested ~ tRe In:
mense attendance OF spectators. Both shores
dozen heavily ireighted steamers accompanied
the race. Betting, however, was not heavy at to
and 2 TO on Basnall, who won the north side on
a toss. Kelley was the first to strip and looked in
the finest possible condition. Bagnall followed suit
and appeared thick, muscular and well. Amidst
fhair
away q al exd 81 start. Ssgas Commenced
had been covered was leading by three-quarters OF
length, Kelley, however, then quickened up,
and rowing up level as they past the Mansion
ally drove the of his boat in advance, until of
Davidsons Mill he was quarter OF length ahead.
Bagnall responded with fine effort and shot up
level He kept up the squirt for little while and led
BY. half length at Wylie,s Quay, which he held to
dash directly after passing that point, and rowing
up level again, terrific race resulted for the
lead s the there
ferries, at which point he was three.quarters Of q
up 10 a quarter OF a length. This lead by great
efforts Bagnall maintained until nifty yards below
Redheugh Bridge when he put on an extra dozen,
and led through the erection by half length
Time, 3m: AIS. Directly they were through Kelley
came with squirt and reduced the lead OF Bagnal
with more severity to Coopers stairs; BaRnall, on
the inside, then reaped the advantage at the pend,
and when they Strengthened opposite Halls boat
n Rss, he was 18th 81 Length ahead
to the south OF the Commissioners dredger,
and when, as near as the distance the boats
were apart would allow us to judge Bagnall led
past the mile by length and halt: Time I'm. EOS.
the south side OF the Annie, and In doing so he
lost little ground, but in order 70 make 1t up he
put on an extra dozen, and led by length at the
foot Of the Annie. Keeping up the squirt for an
other fifty yards he improved the advantage to
two lengths. Both men were pulling as strong as
their best friends could desire, and the race was
not yet over. Bagnal maintained his lead Of two
lengths until little above the head OF the Annie,
when he crossed over and backwashed his oppo-
nent This caused Kelley to drop half length fur
half Bsgnal passed the Meadows House Time.
l4m %. Immediately after leaving this point Kel-
ley, who would not be beaten, made another effort
and reduced the lead to length and half
an advantage Of two lengths and bali,
backwashed Harry all the way up by the side
Of the Meadows Kelley, however, came with an
other rush and reduced the gap to little ever
Bagnall replied and resumed his former advantage.
Kelley was then beaten, and Bagnall, holding his
two lengths and q bali command until 200 yards
from the goal, finished with squirt and won by
four lengths. Time. 27m 1ss. The old
adage that youth must be served was never
more clearly illustrated than in this race. Bagnall
enough 70 row for the championship Whenever MS
friends desire TO make the match The stories
anoat with regard to his illness were dispeled the
moment he was seen IN his boat, and we are
his sleeve" at the finish. Kelley rowed q grand
game and resOluJe sternchase for the greater part
OF the distance, and the time which 10 remarkably
GOOD would make 1t appear that he was fully up to
his best form OF later years.
THE NATIONAL GAME.