The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-09-28
SPORTING NEWS.
The Morris-Brown scnH race.

VI VII "N~ w. - W.
The Morris-Brown scull Race.
RIVER SIDE, VIA. ST. JOHNS, n, B.,
September 26.-Morris started with forty
strokes to the minute, Brown with thirty
six. At the half mile boat Morris lead
about half length; they turnedthe stake
boat at the same instant in 1910.
Brown won the race by nearly one
length; time unofficial, $3.50.
Particulars of the Race.
ST. JOINS, September 26.-The great
single scull race between Geo. Brown, OF
Halifax. and +. Morris, of Pittsburgh,
was rowed on the kennebecaSis at three
o'clock this afternoon, in the presence Of
two thousand spectators. The course was
the same as that over which Rentorth
and his Tyne crew pulled few Years
ago, and was five mills in
length. Brown was the tavorite
from the start, his hackers betting ten to
three, with few takers. The crowd was
better behaved than Yesterday. AT seven
o'clock this morning DR.. Thomas Walker
the referee and starter was about to call
the race when it was discovered that the
stake boats were not in position, and this
was the cause of two hours delay. In the
meantime fresh breeze sprang up, rem
dering the river rough and unfit. This
caused Il further pOstponement until three
o'clock, when the race was ca lied. The
toss was won BY Morris, who selected the
inside. The men Were in capital condi-
ton. Brown was quite nervous, fearing
the delay of another day, but the moment
the race was called he recovered and pre-
pared himself for the contest. Morris
was self-pOised and waited orders from
his quarters.
The Word Given.
At three o'clock the word was given.
The men dropped their oars at the same
time and the shells bounded over the
course, Brown making thirty-eight strokes
and Morris forty-one strokes per minute.
Morris had slight lead till the turning
stake boat was reached, where Brown, in
making the turn, shot ahead full length.
This advantage he preserved till APP
preaching the goal. when he mndea spurt
and won by two lengths. Timr-3G:5O.
The race WAS very hotly contested, and
is considered the best ever witnessed in
these waters.
At the conclusion of the race Brown
was escorted to his quarters. llrappear-
ed on the varandah and, after bowing 10
the people proposed three cheers for
Morris which were Justify given.
The race was for $1,000 Il side
international Rifle Match.
New YORK, September 2G.-An Inter
National rifle match took place to-day at
CrccdmOor Range. The morning ferry
boats from James slip and East Bath
street, was crowded with passengers To
Hunters Point, and the trains to Creed
moor wer" so loaded that many persons
were unable to obtain seats. The pleasant
weather was subject Of general con-
graduation. The range presented Il
picturesque appearance; white tents dot
led its surface. and flags of various nations
were uspcnded over thccntrancc. Amcrl-
can and Irish colors being conspicuous.
The reserved space extending for about
twenty feet behind the marksmcn, was
surrounded by rope, and crowdlng
araint this were dense lines of spectators,
the Irish element being prominent.
In the enclosure were American
and Irish teams, and their
reserves, scorers, and few invited
guests. Major Lccch, Captain of the
Irish team, and Colonel Wingatc Cap
tain of the American, were chosen refer
ecs, and General Shaler umpire.
At quarter past eleven firing was
begun. at 800 yards range, each marks
man having fifteen shots. The shooting
was witnessed with the most lively inter
est. Frequent bulls eyes exciting loud
murmurs of applause among the specta-
tors. who at first also hailed them by
rounds of hand clapping. Atthe earnest
request of the Captains OF both teams.
these demonstrations were Subducd, aa
having tendency to disturb tn" Wqrhs-
men. The result of the CUmEbaiti0n
which lasted All hour and a quarter, was
in doubt almost up to the close, when il
was found that the Amcricads were win
ners by . points, 32G to BIZ. The re-
suit of the first contest gave great
encouragement to the friends Of Am"rl-
can rifcmcn, and many confidently pre-
dictrd their success in all trials. The
shooting was followed by an ntcrmisSion
for luncheon. in one of the tents, when
congratulations were exchanged, and III
complimentary speech, MAJOR
Lcech presented to the Rife Association
in behalf of the lrrsh team, n handsom"
silver vase as II trophy to be subject 10
annual competition, and as II memorial
ofth. international match. \ handsom"
silver badg" wu- at th" same tim" present
I'd to Col. Wingate, captain Of the Amer
lean team, by Captain Lccch.
The Score.
The following il the ~cUro made by the
rrsprctiv" teams at different distances
500 yards, Irish team, 81; American
team, Bog; 900 wards, Irish team, 3l2;
American team, 80; 1000 yards, Irish
team, 300: American team, 29S; total,
Irish team. g3l: American team, 93i.
The aggregate of the scores made by
each mark-man at the three distances is
rs follow-: American team. Fulton, Ill;
Yale. lG2; Bodiuc, los; GIldersloy", 10;
Hcpburk. l4g; Dakin, l@9; total. @37;
Irish team. Rigbv. 1853; Hamilton, lG0i
Wilson. 1GO; Miner, l54; johnson. $50;
Walker. IA; total, 4%l.
THE WEATHER.