The New York herald., 1874-09-27
INTERNATIONAL SCULL RACE.

The Spirited Contest Between Brown
and Morris at st. John, N. B.-Brown
Rows the Five Miles and Wins In
Thirty-seven Minutes.
ST. JOHN, Sept. 90, 1874.
st. John early astir tins morning, but q
dense fog hanging over the city, q great many
who had intended witnessing the Brown Morris
match, which had been postponed from yesterday
on account OF the water not being suitable, did
not leave the place, thinking that the race would
again be delayed. BY seven O'Clock, the time an
nounced for starting the men, about two thousand
people had as embed in the vicini y OF the mems
quarters. A light mist hung over lhe course only "a
part OF which could be seen. The water was
smooth, and light wind clearing the mist away,
there appeared to be nothing to hinder the contest
coming of. John Shea, representative for Morris,
at the last moment thought the turning buOys
were not properly mOOred, and by the time this
difficulty had been removed it was forty minutes
past nine O'Clock. On tossing for position Norris
representative won, and chose next the shore,
sarcastIcaly remarking that Morris was the
losing man. Shea was OF opinion that the
starting boats were not in position, and
when they were adjusted to his satisfaction
1t was thought that the race would then take
place. But mol There was another objection by
Shea, that the water was rough at Appleby's
Whit, dpOuL d uHC w INC CouIscs MOEEls, WuO
had been in his Doathouse at Riverside some
length OF time, was ordered to bed by Shea. The
referee looked at the water at the point named
and pronounced it too rough. The hackers Of
Brown were dissatisfied and the crowd impatient,
ana they hau Just cause Tor 1t. At no time during
the morning was the water SO that the race might
not have taken place without violating the ar
ticles.
THE START.
When the difficulties had been removed it was
nearly one O'Clock, and then ripple was observed
on the water, lasting over an hour. Morris sent
WORD to Brown that he had decided to row, and
the intelligence was welcomed. When Morris lett
his quarters Tor the boathouse at haipasr two
he was surrounded by the crowd and loudly
cheered. Fifteen minutes later Brown emerged
from his quarters and set out Tor
TorryDurn Cove and launched his boat,
rowing toward Inc starting point Morris dong
referee the men got lnto line. It thea being three
O'Clock. The water was as smooth as mirror.
Coz was shouted oy the referee, and the men
were of, brown taking the water first,
pulling 80 strokes to the minute. Morris follow
ing at 81. BY the time Brown had reached the
first quarter OF mne he mad been overhauIed
by Morris, and tney rowed side by side for q lew
lengths. Morris pushed his boat ahead at Apple
bys wharf, being encouraged by the SHOUTS OF his
friends assembled there. He spurted for a short
distance, maintaining lead OF half a length.
Brown rOwed steadily on, being even with Morris
Ism. 2Os. They turned together and started down
the course Brown gradually taking the lead.
Appeby's wharf. Brown was sending his boat
along at the rate OF "a strokes to the minute,
opponent, so that they were even at the wharf.
Considerable even betting was made nere, the
hackers OF Morris having every confidence in him.
BROWNS VICTORY.
From this point to within half a-dozcn lengths
OF the finish there was some nne rowing, neither
man being able 10 gain on his antagonist and the
excitement became intense. Brown spur.ed,
Morris doing the same; but the latter was evil
IDENTITY weary. Brown pushed ahead, winning the
international sculilng race by tnree. quarters OF
length IN 37m., and taking the stakes $4,000 in
gold.
Both men were cheered on rowing to the shore.
When Brown was taken 10 his quarters he was
brought on the veranda and three cheers given
him. He then proposed the same Tor his late Op-
ponent and they were gwen with a VIII. Nearly
all the Halifax people returned home tonight.
The two Oarsmen leave on Monday.
TERMS OF THE RACE.
Ever since the BrOwn-SchaTn race, the present
one has been 10 agitation. Morris threw down
man in America TOR $4,000 side. As Brown was
endeavoring to effect a race with Sadler, Of Eng
challenge until he found tnat sadler was
playing with hun. Norris challenge was then
accepted by Brown, through the HALIFAX Row.
match could be arranged between hm and Sadler
he wanted the contest to take place at Halifax, so
that he should be at home Immediately after, in
the event ol Sadler consenting to pull with him.
Some enterprising st. John men teIcgraphed Nor
was rowcd on the KenneDeccasis. but No ris hung
back Tor $500, which they acceded TO after consul
tatlOn. Browns Tlends also consented ana an
agreement was approved.
DESCRIPTION or THE MEN.
George Brown first drew breath some time in
1889, ana is, therefore, tnlrty-uve years old. A
fisherman by occupation he has always been used
TO nandlug the oar, and early became proficient.
The nrst time tnat he appears 81 have distin-
guished himself was in 1864 wnen, in the race for
the championship OF Hali.aX narbor, he defeated
George Loylit, VINO lor iour successive years had
hapn Ill N
the iour following years Brown proved himself
able TO vanquish all comers, and thus became the
were pleased with the exhibition Brown had
made OF his power and skill at the oar, that they
talked OF sending HIM TO England. 1t ended in
talk, however. Fulton was now coming into
notice as a sculler, and George Brown received q
challenge from llm. The season was said to be
late ana the ufer was not accepted. In 1871 Brown
slgnally distinguished himself IN tie great aquatic
carnval' by defeating Bagnall Harry Kelley,
Coulter and Lovitt and pushing Sadler closely.
The latter won the race, however, although Halifax
opinion at the time was that Brown would have
been the victor had he not received Sadlers back
wash. Brown also rowed in four-oared crew
at the carnival, bringing his men IN second.
In this year, also, he again won the championship
1872, when he rOwed Robert Fulton, In Dgby, and
defeated MN in hve-mlle race. Last year he
was matched against John BiglIn, OF New YORK,
for $1,000 a side, and the race took place at
Bedford Basin. The victory for Brown was
an easy one. This seemed TO place him at the head
of American scullers. William Seha, IT, Of Pitts
burg. having come to- the 'front.' an oarsman,
thought he could row Brown. and issued challenge
accordingly. The race took place IN July last vt
Springfield and, as everybody no donbt can re-
member the rcdoubtaDe Halifax fisherman was
again victorious. There was some correspond
ence early in the year IN reference to a proposed
match between fulton and Brown, but nothing
came OF 1t. Determined TO Settle the champion
ship OF the world. 1t decided TO send
George to the Old country to row Sadler. a chal-
lcnge was issued for a race-hve miles with n
turn-but Sadlcr asked for straight away l0ur
mile race, and so the matter now hangs. Brown
Is a man OF little more thar medium height. He Is
eompacuy built and carries no spare flesh, being
all 'bone and MUSCLE" His face Is bronzcd by
exposure to all kinds of weather, and he wears a
black beard, aiding 10 give him dark complex
ion. Browns weight Is iii the vicinity OF $50
pounds.
EVAN NORRIS.
Morris Is now in MS twenty y-thlrd year. having
been born on the 18TH Of December, 1851, In AEe
ghany CITY; Pttsburg Is where he lives at pres
ent Although young IN years, his record Is one
that any young Oarsman may be proud of he IL
employed in the rolling mills OF Pittsburg, but
spends considerable OF his time in rowing. He
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