The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-05-07

| this point was reached, the Pelicans made q
long turn, consuming much time, the star
board oars backing water heavily.
The St. Johns came up at this time and
had just got to the stake when collision be-
tween the boats occurred, and the st. Johns
were heavily hit. Some delay occurred, but
after it an almost even start was effected for
the boat-house, but the Peicans again drew
away, the st. Johns boat emma" being
filled with water. The Pelicans came in
handsomely under the string. victors in
12:405. No claim of foul was made.
The Third Race.
This was the crowning contest of the
regatta, and considerable money was staked
upon the event.
The prowess of the st. John Club has
been for so long a time in the ascendant,
their friends rallied to their support, but the
mysterious whisperings of few knowing
ones told of q powerful team to meet them.
After some delay the Pelicans, in their red
and white uniform, rowed out, and many en-
comiums were expressed as to their expert
ence. They were much heavier men than the
Saints, and although they did not, perhaps,
have as finished style, they were full of
muscle and of long endurance
A good send off was made, the st. Johns
getting to the front. At the bridge the
Saints still led by short length, both going
at 40 stroke and when the reach was entered
there was no change in the position. Both
contestants dashed on, straining every nerve
for the goal. The two stokes called on their
men, who responded vigorously, and at full
forty-two stroke they plowed along.
The Pelicans were now rowing in regular
and easy style, and without any seeming dis
comfture, whilst the st. Johns maintained
there old style, still keeping good lead. At
a short turn on the mile from home, both
boats made to cut the point, and although
there was plenty of water, their oars got en-
tangled, and for few seconds both stopped
rowing.
This foul did not, however, end the contest,
for the crews again struck out, the Pelicans
now leading, and rounded the stake boat we'll
ahead Of their competitors
Keeping up their steady and even stroke,
the Pelicans drew away from the st. Johns,
and led them on the way home at the mile
buoys fully seven lengths. THIS lead was
further increased, and when the Pelicans
swept under the string winner the st. Johns
were 20 behind.
A claim Of foul was entered by the st.
Johns captain, and the referees decision has
not yet been learned.
/, Henry Denegre; 2, John Glynn, Jr.; 3,
Paul Robelot; 4, John J. Hsydel, stroke;
Benz. Bridges, coxswain.
PELICAN CREw.-Boat "Viola;" l, L. KERN;
2, Paul Chaudet; 8, Thos. A. Madden; 4,
Jno. Connolly, stroke; Ad. Hebbler, cox
swain.
Judges of the Races-Mr. B. M. Harrod,
Mr.. Saml Boyd.
Referee-Gsn. Fred. N. Ogden.
Timers-F. o. Minor, a. Bonnabel.
Starter-F. w. Baker.
Incidents.
During the second race the throng crowd
ed the bridge nearest the clubhouse and the
weight was SO great that the hog-chains began
to yield, and it was evident that if the people
were not at once removed serious casualty
might occur.
The police, approaching the danger, Or
dered the crowd of, and it was afterwards
seen that the bend in the beam was still plain
y perceptible. If prompt action had not |
been taken, there can be no doubt but what
serious disaster might have occurred.
On the drive down the shell road, following |
The contesting boats, it is said several vehicles
,ollided, much to the damage of wheels and |
shafts.
At late hour the clubhouse was still |
glow with brilliant lights, and the delicate
oatter of still more delicate feet to the rythm |
If Strauss and Wagner's waltzes might be
till heard