The New York herald., 1875-09-02
THE AMATEUR OARSNEN.
IOSe of the Annual Regatta Of the
Amateur Rowing Association.
Atalantae the Winners Of
Final Heat Of Foure.
Troy. Sept. l, 1915.

hardly been what one NAV call an unqualified success
ns the general arrangements not what they might
have been First and foremost the arrangements about
tug for the members Of the press were not settled
until half hour before the time appointed to start
the first race and then 1t matter of luck more
than good judgment that boat was secured The
members of the Laureate Club, with exception
Colonel Lee Chamberain-do not appear to have taken
much interest the regatta and If II had been for
the latter the whole affair would have been a com
plete failure. There is not the slightest excuse for
such condition of affairs and the members Of the
Laureate Club should bear in mind that the giving
Of a certain number of prizes does not afford them
license to put policeman their 10 joste gentle
men, who certainly entitled to a slight amount of
courtesy Unfortunately for the Laureate Boat Club
Colonel Chamberlain could only be at place at
time. Where he was present everything smoothly,
and when he absent the result entirely differ
ent 1t is unfortunate that such things should be-
there no reason why the regattas the Upper Hud
BON should not hold position second to none They
have beautiful piece of water easy Of from the
city and aording good view Of the to any mum
Der Of people.
BUyIAG POOLS
This morning the weather gave promise OF being
hot and sultry yesterday, the sun was just as
powerful but toward evening there was light breeze
that made things endurable AS the races were not
advertised to commence until three 7. NJ people had
plenty of time eat their dinners before leaving for the
river. Some however, with nothing particular to do
arrived on the banks by one p NJ, and lounging up
toward the Ulysses boat house. found the pool seller
Baker in his booth ready his People did
appear to be in hurry to put up their money, and
offers of 100 to 60 the Atalanas found few takers
Courtney was an immense favoritc and crazy in
dviduals who did appear to think that there
such things accidents betting 100 to 10 his
winning the single scull 1t rather
risky betting, when considered the time
that Riley made the yesterday afternoon
md the confident assertion that he gave out that
Courtney would have TO beat nine minutes in order TO
WIN In the double SOULS the betting was about 30 to
W on the Union Springs representatives, and there
Was very little betting at that
The first the programme the deciding
heat for the single scus, for which Courtney
strong avorite. AS the time approached when he was
TO step into his boat some Of the crowd began to
weaken and there was slight demand for Riley, but
the rush was so great TO get some of the Courtney
money that the betting killed
FINAL. HEAT SINGLES
The following the entries for the final heat of
tes, with their colors and positions, numbering one
hom the east shore:-
l. James Riley Neptune's) Colors, red.
q G. W. Lathrop (Beaverwycks) Colors, white.
8. Charles L. Courtney Colors, blue.
Courtney was first in his boat and was followed few
seconds later by Riley Lathrop who entitled to a
place in this heat withdrew account of having TO
row later in the day in the double scu race
The referee started them after little delay
and both men caught water together and were
oil Both pulled slow stroke and for the first quarter
OF mile were moving apparently so slow that II
seemed anything but race. Courtney pulled about
thirty two strokes to Rileys thirty -four. Opposite the
point where the Mohawk empties into the course
Courtney had a light lead of few feet which Riley
lessened In the few lengths, and brought his boat
up on even terms with his opponent When within a
couple of hundred yards of the finish Courtney quick
ened his stroke, and crossed the finish line winner
by few feet The race was not exciting, As neither
man appeared to be exertng himself
!. Charlie. E. Courtney. .:. TIME. H g &
T. james Cnarles riley 0l
FINAL HEAT OF FoURs
/. Beaverwycks-James Wilson, bow age 27, height
6n weight 100 lbs ID. Doncaster No z age 25 height
Oft 91ain weight 170 lbs II. T. Gorman No. 3, age
"a, height oft ll]sin, weight 10 lbs J. German,
stroke age 26 height 5f 10hin, weight $50 lbs. Col
q Atalantas-w II. Downs bow, age %; II. W.
Rodgers, No. 2, age 20 height Oft O16in weight ia
lbs John Gunster, No 3, age "a, height SIT. lin,
weight 1853 lbs John 4. Eustis, stroke age 2S height
BIT lohin., weight l55 lbs Coors blue
THE RACE
The Beaverwycks were the first to row out from the
noat and take their position at the stakeboat The
Atalantas began to launch their ship as the Albany
crew rowed out to their station. The referee being
satisfied that everything in readiness for good start
gave them the word 'Go;n both caught the wa
ter together and the great struggle of the
day. There wind blowing down stream
yesterday and though the men in both shells were
working with terrible earnesness the promise of fast
time was not as good rs in the trial heats In the
Hrs heat the Ataantas began to show little ahead
and putting every pound The Beaverwycks, on the
Dthcr hand not doing nearly good rowing.
WILSON, the bow man of the Beaverwycks, appeared to
be working more with his arms than is usual with
him. still their boat travelling at lively pace, and
when the half mile reached there but little diff
ference in the positions OF the boats The Aalantas
were rowing ut the time 36 strokes to the
Beaverwycks 80 and 40 The steering of Downs
was better than that of Wilson, who kept close
to the shore and did not take advantage
The bend about half way down the course which, with
good steering is equal to a boats length Boat races
nOU VyOn nv feet rafh fhart han hy
utcs and boats lengths, and good coxswan has,
more than once this season. secured victory.
The Atalanta's course throughout the race,
except when, passing the Ulysses house, and Downs
Bteered in shore, remarkably good, and the
can congratulate themselves having excellent
swain Yet this is the man that no one took any stock
ln,' to use Slang phrase. Before the international
regatta the Beaverwycks steering was not bad but
better course would have given them better time at tho
close of the The last half mile rowed hard by
both crews, the Beaverwycks squirting three
four times to reduce the distance between
the two boats but the Ataantas' telling stroke
was dong its work and keeping the boat still ahead.
When closing up at the finishing line the Beaverwycks
spurted for the last time. 1t evident that they
were somewhat distressed, yet they game the
last and came in close the winners only s
behind.
2 ReavSrIsycts S3%
THE DOUBLE soULL RACE
l. Neptunes-James Riley and Robert Lefman.
Coors red
2 Pctomacs-J. W. Randall and t L. Copley Colors,
white
g. Beavcrwycks-Jamos 7. Mccormick and George
N. Lathrop. Colors, blue
L. Union Springs-R. H. Robinson and G. t. Court
noy. Colors, orange.
Riley and Lehman were the first to get into their boat
ahd put away Courtney and Robinson next quickly fol
lowed by Lathrop and Mccormack next All the boats
brought up during the day to the Argonauas quar-
ters which stood nearly opposite the starting line The
Potomac entries not in the race, the having
previously announced their determination not engage
In the contest The referee after tho usual caution,
sent the boats of with fair start lathrUp and
Mccormack jumping away with the lead They
overhaued and passed the Union Springs Al the
half mile Courtney and Robinson led the Beaver
wycks by about two boat lengths who were heading
The Neptunes by about the number of lengths At
the mile, the Union Springs rowing easily, had in
creased the gap 10 about half dozen lengths and the
keptunes had closed up the Beaverwycks aud got
slight lead. All the way homo the Beaverwycks and
Neptunes had hard struggle for second place. but the
Neptune men were too strong for tho Albany boys
pcclaly as Mccormack, in the Beaverwycks boat, was
pretty We'll used up When the finish line reached
COurtnoy and Robinson camo I'M the winners easllY with