The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-07-16
SPORTING NEWS.
HOnors and Trophies 10 the Winning
BOatmen.


BOatmen.
SARATOGA, July l5.-A bout II o'clock
last night, the winning crews of the Cor
nell were summoned to the ball room of
Congress Hall, where an immense throng
was gathered, and each of the crew was
presented Il United States flag and ban
ner, and a banner also to the winner of
the single scull race, Mr.. Kennedy, of
Yale. In addition to these an elegant
silver cup was presented to each member
of the winning crews, and to Mr..
Kennedy. The trophies were presented
by Hon. Stephen w. Kellogg, of Con-
necticut. The Cornell boys were also
presented with magnificent bouquets.
Congratulations were heaped upon them
from all sides. Up till late hour this
morning the streets were still lively with
marching parties of College boys.
sport Resumed at Saratoga.
Sports were resumed this morning. G.
NJ. Barbour, Of Amherst, won the one
mile run in 4:444. The one mile walk
was won By w. A. Blatt, Of Williams,
in 7:50. G. W. Green, of Harvard, was
first at the finish, but was ruled out on
account of foul. The mile walk was
won by w. L. Taylor; time 6.l5l.
The last event was one-fourth of a
mile run, with six competitors.
G.. NJ. Culver, of Union, won in
55I seconds; David Trumbull, of
Yale second. There are six more races.
Afternoon Sports.
In the afternoon the second part of the
programme of Athletic sports was per-
formed at Glenn Mitchell. The first
race, onc-half mile, was contested by
David Trumbull, Of Yale, ana G. II.
Barber, of Amherst and was won by
Trumbull in 2:06!,
The three mile walk was contested by
w. A. Platt, of Williams, W. X. Taylor,
of Howard, and A. n. Fairbanks, of
Brown. 1t was won by Taylor in 25:23 3f
Fairbanks withdrew on the second mile.
The hundred yard dash, between Il. IL.
l.. Geyslin, of Union University, Penn
sylvania, C. n. Culver, of Union, j. b.
Lindley, of Williams, j. b. Potter, OF
Cornell, and w. G. Hall, of Yale, was
won by Potter IN l03 seconds. Lindley
sprained his ankle, but nevertheless
crossed the score second
The entries for the three mile run were
II. Rodgers, of Wesleyan; ID. c. Morrell,
of Amherst and j. ID. Goodwin, of Co.
lumbla. Goodwin withdrew on the fifth
half mile and Rodgers on the last half
mile. Morrell took the race. Time l1;13.
The hurdle race, one hundred yards
over ten hurdles, excited the most inter-
est, and was the cause of genuine enter
talnment for the spectators. The race
was won by Maxwell in 49, seconds.
This is II seconds better than the same
mans time last year, when he was VIM
ner in the hurdle race.
The seven mile walk for past grndua-
tes was the last race of the day. 1t was
contested for by NJ. S Carr, Harvard ~,
J. W. Gunter, Williams IA, j. 4. Eustis
Wesleyan "A. 1t WAS won by Eustis,
time G9:49i. Gunster's time was IO:O2.
The last two named contestants were
captains of their respective crews in last
wears University boat race on Saratoga
lake.
ITHACA, July THE Cornell Fresh
man and University crews leave Sara
togo tomorrow for lthica, where u rccep.
ton awaits them.
Long Branch Races.
LONG BRANCH, n. j., July 10
The racing at Monmouth Park was
continued to-day. First race, Thespian
stakes, dash three.quartcrs of II mile.
Faithless, Freebooter and Dailgassian
entered and in this order they crossed
the line. Time, II
The Long Branch stakes, all ages. cne
mile and three-fourths, were Worley
Mate, first; Galway, second; Spinder-
field, third Time @'0Gi.
Another Rife Match Uncertain.
LONDON, July l5.-lt is still uncertain
whether the American rtlcmen will
shoot ut Wimbledon. Colonel Glider
sleeve will confer with the Secretary of
Council.of the National Rife. Association,
and decision will. be reached tonight.
1t is believed Bodine and Yale will re-
fuse to shoot under the present PROPOSE
tion.
The American Team Accepts the