The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30

coIIeg1ato races, and occupied the same important
position In the boat which he now III SO ably.
his muscular development IL magnificent and just
OF that kind that will stand tug o. three miles In
OF the crew, which his trunk, arms, shoulders and
hips fully prove. Exposure 70 wind and weather
has already slightly br0hEed hls face, but
decidedly regular aud symmetrical features make
him very comely looking man. He has the de.
cislon necessary IN the captain Of racing crew,
an e2rnestness and enthusiasm which might be
extensively initiated. In response to the inquiry
answered, ~ felt as II had done my dntyn Cap
tain Gunster Will be one OF the men orth looking
alter at Lake Saratoga on the 18th Of July.
Hubbell, who Will doubtless SIT at star BOARD
stroke is the tallest and heaviest In the boat He
IL rom Troy, and what former aquatic trials he
Mr.. Hubbeii Is Of light compile xion, finely formed,
has long reach, flexible motion and much strength.
Though he may not, perhaps, possess the STAYING
doubt but what the wear and tear OF the struggle
In which he Is to take so important part will be
SO little on his powerful frame he Will not mind it,
Besides, being smart sharp and vigorous oars
man, Hnbbelfis cool and confident at ali times.
Haynes, the port waist oar, IL the patriarch OF
the crew, having already scored twenty-five years.
He Is Of good height, excellent weight aud OF that
right stamp that increases slightly when under
he hasn't the big arm OF Gunster, he is sinewy,
active and handy, taking TO his work kindly.
Accustomed TO rugged life before entering
emergency, and wnen ne fails the muscles oil hut
very few win be worth praising quiet face and
retiring disposition mark Mr.. Haynes appearance
Next on the list is Gilbert, aged nineteen, s feet
10h inches In height and now weighing 1921
sound lungs and tine physique he has good shoul-
ders and excellent arms Mr.. Gilbert Is OF fair
complex ion, and has q clear, sparkling eye. that
Oh those saw next comes Washburn, Of East
Boston, Mass. freshman. There is no better
Will receive that earnest attention 1t de-
mands on the day OF the race. Com
conveys the idea OF 'staying' whenever one Is
wanted for great work OF endurance. With the
p pos ne snarp, and SPEEDY Mr. Va
burn Is enthusiastic IN the matter OF the race and
knows no road to victory but the oittrodden high
way OF faithful practising.
Then there is Norton, who sat In the bow of the
barge. He Is the youngest oar in the selected
he is OF good height and weighs ISL pounds. He is
youthful looking ana shy, and ms power Is latent
orm
associate strength.
Barker and Reyes, whom did not see, are both
Barker Will pull the bow oar in the race as his
clear head and ability to keep true course are
great recommendations Tor the position.
IN THE BARGE.
In Difference to my wish Captain Gtinster re.
quested the crew to meet him at the East College,
ana the five besides himself that have been par
ticulary named above responded with remarkable
promptness. Inc nOur was ha.f-past nine o'clock
and the morning delightful for practice.
The boathouse was soon reached, the crew quickly
attred and in short order were In position IN their
barge, which is AZ feet long by "a inches wide.
After little preliminary work they started from
the Factory dam and rOwed over to the upper end
OF the and return, IN all about two miles and
half There Is no question OF there being power
in the boat, and q little more practice will,
doubtless turn 1t to good account: but
at present they are somewhat ragged" and
the ''timeu can be improved. Heretofore the crew
have only rOwed in the afternoons, but in the fu-
ture their practice hour will be in the morning,
though occasional spins may be taken at the close
OF the day. l look for a crew from Williams, at
Lake Saratoga, should Gtinster have good luck all
around, that Will astOnisn some OF their rivals 1t
may be here remarked that fortnight before
their departure for the scene of the contest the
crew will proceed to Troy and there practlSe on
the Hudson over stretch OF three miles,
THE NEW RACING SHELL.
This has been ordered from Blake, and will be
the new model-a modified Clasper. | believe It
Is to be SO feet length, q inches wide and Will
not weigh over lao pounds or So 1t Is reported.
The halls OF old Williams will resound with merry
shouts for many long months should 1t happen to
turn out the winning craft.