The New York herald., 1873-09-28
A @ U A T &c.
Second Annual Regatta of the
Ridgeheld Rowing Club.
George L. Wilson, the Atlantics, OF Hobo
ken; Charles Myers, Of the Nassaus,
and A. j. A. Pollock and Geo.
Law the Winners.

The second annual regatta OF the Ridgefeld Row.
ing Club came Off yesterday afternoon on the club
course, Little Ferry, N. J. This aquatic event is
one that ia always looked forward to by amateur
boat pulers and the public generally with consid
erable interest, as one or more OF the races sci
down for decision are opened to members and
crews of sister clubs. By two O'Clock the banks o.
the Hsckenssck and the bridge crossing this
stream at the starting point OF the races were
crowded with friends of the contestants, and
q hundred or more carriages were IN
excellent sightseeing positions. their oc
cupants, mostly ladies' evincing the
greatest interest to note every incident In the
several events. General Alexander Shaler, Presi-
dent OF the Club, together with the judges-Gene-
raj Charles X. Graham, Judge Stewart, General
Alexander 8. webb and Mr.. N. p. Stahton-and
others whose presence were required, TOOK up
their positions on board the United States surveying
schooner Dana, where the start and finish OF each
race were easily noted. During the afternoon
many ladies left the shore and went aboard the
Dana, making the company OF the most agreeaDle
nature. .
There were four events on the programme. The
first OF these, tor single SOUL shells, for the
championship of the club ana the Presidents cup,
q very handsome and valuable prize. For this
there were but TWO contestants, George l.. wilson
the races was down the river; distance one mile
and return making two miles. me WIND was
south, against the rowers-and the tide ebb, with
the contestants, until the turn was made. In this
race Mr.. Wilson won easily, his opponent not
going around the entire course, but keeping
under covert until Wilson was returning, when he
came home in his company, where the necessary
explanations were made. MI. WILSON'S tlme was
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to all amateur CLUBS the prize a SILK nag. For
this were entered the Atlantlcs, OF Hoooken;
eS e ana rhe aancs Won the in
style, coming in five lengths 10 the front, In l5m.
l5s., amid much enthusiasm.
Next on the list was that of single sculls, open to
members OF visiting clubs; the prize, gold badge,
Of unique design and delicate workmanship. In
tered lor thus We're Charles Myers, Nassau Club;
aaas' aeo4se NJ Young Atssafa, stAn and Ase George
p. G. Ackerman only came for the word The start
was excellent and the race was handily won by
Mr; Myers, who finished as he pleased beating n
vance OF Whitmore. The winners time was l5m.
2ss, Ackerman's, lem. 7s, and Whitmore's,
The days amusement came to close by the
junior single sculls members OF the Ridgefeld
Club the prizes being gold Snmo badges Sr
stanbury George Law A. ]. A. Pollock and
+. 4. Ballard were the contestants. Immediately
alter the word was given Mr.. Stanbury accdently
foued Mr.. Ballard knocking large hole in the
latter's shell, which caused him soon to withdraw
from the contest, in order to avoid sinking. AT the
time Mr.. Ballard had commanding lead, and,
judging from his style OF rowing, there Is little
doubt that he would have been near the front at the
finish. Mr.. Pollock came home first, beating Law q
length-the finish between these gentlemen being
very credtabie and exciting. Pollock's time was
1bm. 30s., and Laws Ism. 32s The following are
summaries OF the events:-
RIDGEFIELD ROWING CLUB, LITTLE FERRY, N. j.,
Sept a. 1873-Single scull shells, for the champion
ship of the club and Presidents Cup; distance two
miles, with turn; Judges Charles X. Graham, O..
L. Stewart N. p. Stanton and Alexander s. Webb;
Reieree and Starter Charles A. Peverelly
george l.. WILSON ......................... !
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Time I'm.
SANE DAY-SEcoND RACE.-Four Dared gigs; open
to al amateur clubs; distance, two miles; prize,
silk dag.
Atlantic, Of Hoboken-Dixon Mcqueen, bow;
George Perry, No. q George W. Munson, No. 8;
}. A. Alderman, stroke; George Vail, coXsWaln.
Rdgefeld-F. Standrey, bow A. j. A. Pollock,
No. 2; j. G. Wells, No. 3; Oliver u. Smith, stroke;
u. d. Comes, coXswain. Observation-Disclosures.
vesper, of Yonkers-W. r. Whtmore bow:
William McFarlane, No. 2; John Keeler, No. 3;
Thomas Fearon, stroke; e. y. Nudge, coxswain DIR
Time-l5:15.
SANE DAY-THIBD RACE-Singe sculls open to
members of visiting clubs; distance, two miles; /;
prize gold badge.
Charles Myers. Nassau. .........................
p. G. Ackerman, Atlantic. ...................... 2
William X. Whnmore, Vesper. r................... 3
j. A. Ackerman, Atiantlc ....dr
George M. Young, Atalanta ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. dr.
George L. Wilson, Ridgeheld. ............. DIR.
Time, 10 5:28-16:07-16:26 g.
SAME DAY-FOURTH RACE-Junlor single sculls
lRidgefeld Rowing Club prizes, gold badges,
first and second.
A. J. A. Pollock.
". W. St2npury... ......--...........
Time, ID :30-l5 30.
The prizes were presented to the several win
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