National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-02
POTOMAC VERSUS ANALOSTAN

AN EXCITING RACE YESTERDAY-THE
POTOMAC CLUB VICTORIOUS.
The first Of a series Of races between the Ana
lOstan and Potomac boat clubs took place yester-
Gay afternoon under the most favorable auspices
good weather. and large number of spectators.
The boats were advertised to start at 4 o'clock,
but owing TO bad management on the part Of the
committee Of arrangements they did not getaway
As previously announced it was four-oared
shell race between picked crews of the two clubs.
Prom the day the arrangements were made for
the race the trainers Of the two clubs have been
earnestly at work putting the crews in proper
trim. Daily might have been seen on the POto-
mae river those who were to row practlcing, and
making the best use Of their time, and to see the
manner in which they handled their boats, per-
son would suppose that the contest would be very
close; but, to the contrary, the AnalOstan crew
became easy victims to the Potomac boys; but,
Withal, the AnalOstans fought for victory with
extraordinary determination, and their efforts
were properly appreciated by the friends OF both
crews.
ALONG THE RIVER.
Asa matter Of course, both clubs made extern
sive arrangements for the reception and comfort
Of their friends, and, therefore, ample accOmmO-
datiOns were provided. The lighthouses Of the
two clubs were prOfusely decorated and set apart
for invited guests, majority Of whom were
ladies, each Of which was filed almost packed
full OF people. In addition to the vast number in
the lighthouses, the vessels in the harbOr of
Georgetown, all Of which were adorned with flags,
were crowded, while along the Wharves and every
OIleT aFallaDle place was also occupied, and
along the river shore were innumeIable small
boats. The attendance on this occasion, to use
the language Of an old resident, has never been
equaled at boat race for many years past, and
Of that class who can appreciate good racing and
the efforts OF the gentlemen, composing the crews,
to afford enjoyment.
The course was from the foot OF Jefferson street,
one and half miles down the river around the
stake-boats and return, the stake-bOats being
designated by red and white flag. At or
about O'Clock the judges embarked on the tug
beat Mary Lewis, in company with some invited
quests, and we're taken to their respective posts.
They were as follows: For the Analostan club, L.
n. CalIan and ]. q. Wilson; for the PotOmacs, S.
Il. Young and Z. T. Carpenter; referee and
starter, Colonel Malcolm SeatOn; time keepers,
between the Judges for the choice Of positions,
and the Analostan crew won, who selected the
inside course, or next TO Washington.
THE CREWS.
At a given signal the two crews assembled at
the stake boat, at the foot Of Jefferson street,
awaiting the word ''go.' They presented a beau
tiful appearance. The AnalOstan crew was com
posed Of Prescott (sGroke,l Nesbitt, Showers and
Brown, bowl attired in blue and white, and in
their she'll AnalOstRn, and the Potomac crew was
com DOsed Of COughlin, tstTOke,) McBlair, Ran
dali and TruaX, (bOW,) attired in red and white,
and in their handsome shell Saratoga. Along
side Of the racers were the barges Of the two
crews and the police boats, the crews Of which
were attiTed in the uniforms Of their respective
clubs. The weight Of the crews was estimated
as follows: AnalOstan-BrOwn, l3i pounds; Mes
bitt l55 pounds: Showers, l63 pounds: Prescott,
ll5 pounds. POtOmac-COughlin, 100 pounds;
McBlair, l62 pounds; Randall, $50 pounds; TruaX,
JAG pounds
Al 5:45 o'clock the signal was given 20 go and
away sped the boats, the AnalOstans making
fOTty flour strokes to the minute and the POtO-
macs forty. Alter starting the PotOmacs made
several Spurts and shot ahead OF the AnalOstans
and continued to gain, rounding the stake boat
considerably ahead Of their opponents. On sped
the shells until reaching the Analostan boat
house, where 1t was clearly to be seen that the
POtOmacs were the VictOTs. Both crews at this
Polst exerted their best endeayors, but the efforts
Of the AnalOstans were Of no avail, the POtOmacs
reaching the home boat in y 3-5 seconds ahead
Of their opponents, the POtOmacs time being 20
minutes and 81 2-5 seconds.
On the conclusion Of the race the successful
crew were congratulated, and the whistle of the
tugs on the river and those of the various mills in
the vicinity were blown with great power A
complimentary cheer was given the AnalOst7n
crew for their determined efforts to win, and the
vast crowd departed.
To-day another race will take place between
the same crews. and at the close Mr.. &. B. Steele
will exhibit his patent rOW-lOck in front Of the
Potomac bOat-hOuEe.