The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-07

| INTERNATIONAL AQUATICS.
RETURN OF CAPTAIN REEs-Two DUBLIN CREWS
| AND ONE CAMBRIDGE CREW TO CoME-ALso
| OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE ATHLETES.
| Captain B. Frank Rces, Chairman Of the Regatta
Committee of tho American College Rowing Associa-
ton, has just returned from Europe by tho City Of
Chester 1t will be remembered that he crossed few
weeks ago urge the acceptance Of tho very hearty and
challenge OF the association to the representa-
tive OF the universities Of Oxford Cambridge and
Dublin and while all have not decided 10 come still
enough has been accomplished to insure which
has been equaed interest since students rowed
England's the Thames In 1863. Proceeding first to
Cambridge he visited Mr. W. b. Close President OF tho
University Boat Club. He found many who would
like much to see crew sent out and was very cor
daily seconded In his endeavors by Mr. Peabody,
OF the university crew OF 1874 who Is also Amer
lean. Time was taken to communicate with tho
parents of the who would probably make up tho
President Close having advised frequently with
his brothers (one Of whom rowed bow In the London
Rowing Club four which beat tho Ataantas). there
difficulty about the expense and at last all
made 10 hinge whether Mr.. Shafto stroke OF tho
which whipped Oxford on the sth Of April, would
consent to come and row stroke. He the ContL
-
fusal, and alleged Captain Rees was
told that two othcr would from Cambridge
ono of which, that from First Trinity. with Mr..
Penrose as stroke, will include President Close,
Of tho University Boat Club Although this
is almost nearly University four as was
tho Harvard which rowod oxford uor only
two out OF that--Messra Loring and Simmons had
ever previously rowcd in a university racc) still Cap
tain Rccs had power to treat With any but univcr
aity crew md SO 4 10 a
take part in tho coming August contest at Saratoga
and SO far are only planning TO contend IN the Cen
He is certain whether they will row next week at
the Thames National regatta a. Henley While they
did not head the river this year, Jesus College having
that honor, they were among the hrs and are fast
team.
at Cambridge and the lack OF any respectable appear
of reason Tor it was almost equally marked; but
| he found willingness to share in tho
ATHLETIC SPORTS
Oxford being very strong OF these this year. hav
ing for instance. tall fellow who clears SIX feet two
in the high jump which, when put beside the 1--WE feet
two OF tho in the meeting the other day Mt
prodigous indeed 1t is probably the best record.
| whether amateur or professional What she seemed
TO prefer not TO send a team exclusively her own
| but combine with Cambridge and send over SIX or
eight mon Tor all the contests. Although 1t IL likely
that they could thus beat in most OF the trials yet
students will be blameworthy II they 'cs slip
an occasion for such rare sport and Captain Rees thinks
that the American College Athletic Association
should losc no time In forwarding an invitation az
| hearty the rowing one
| But whatever hesitation and counting OF chances
there we're at oxford and Cambridge there were nons
al dublin To be sure, the undergraduate team were
reluctant until he made clear tn them tho reception
they would meet with in this country aud the interest
tho race would excite. The graduate team, Mcssrs.
Pcntand Hckson and the two Barringons, had been
already working for weeks and making ali preparations
to DO on band at tho Centennial But they would
not be allowed In race with our undergradnates-n-
deed they said 10 have been barred out at eneyon
the ground The Barrlngons. for instance, while
graduates and also residing at Dublin, havo had nc
connection Tor some years with the University But
NJ Hurrf nvtnp tUhn tvtll
No and now Weighs upward OF $50 pounds, Is re-
ruE FIRST oAnsxAx IN IRELAND
His brother weighs hardly a stone less while Mcssrs
| Pcnand aud Hickson are lighter and smaller men,
They much regret that they cannot meet our UNDER
graduates and when Captain Rces reminded them how
generous the terms offered by our students, and
for them might also DO arranged at Saratoga separate
from the undergraduate contest they promptly and
manfuly told him TO make them such race as he saw
III they would row in IL With such excellent
surancc after so much vacllatng elsewhere, he was
naturally graed and will try hard to arrange agradu
The day Undergraduate International Meeting
which not only tho Wesleyan graduate four already
| together, but perhaps crews OF Cornell, Columbia,
Yale and other graduates will take part As already
said the undergraduates and their great friend, Pro-
lessor Leslie at first needed explanations, bur
when these they quickly began TO be interested,
| and result that crew, with Mr.. Cowen al
| stroke and Messrs. Ambrose. Poole and Cowcn,
| ACCEPTED TUX CHALLENGE,
and arc 10 students at Saratoga Something
OF their quality may BIO Inferred from Governs rowing
stroke OF tho crew which the Ladies' Plate last
year at Henley beating. we believe, crews from both
oxford and Cambridge, while Poole was IN the winning
them substantial aid with tho expense .
rangcmcnis have already boon completed Il
render their stay in this country. one which
They cannot leave till we'll into July owing TO thcr
home fixture, the Metropolitan Regatta early In that
or boiorc the 18th OF August" as later date would
not allow them sufficient time at Philadelphia before
tho n sr racing ~ wnrS ns m s 70
| ity existing between them and their rivals OF the
rowing club Professor Leslie told Captain Rces that
II minutes before any they found that the
Darlington team would DO IN II, they
WITHDRAW.
This, then Is the which is mark ng out the
work for our students tho arrangement being that tho
two three foremost crews tho national university
six-oarc the 18th Of July TO each select
their best our mon, and these latter are 10 meet ths
Irish graduates in tho straghtaway thrco mile lancd
about the middle OF August Captain Re rs found the
coming to be OF medium height and weight OF
much about an age with our graduates and look.
| Ing 1t 10 row them lively race lie also saw tht
Barr'ngton ,d four at ao work. t. ana while
was no, nasa hev sa ana vr
strong points In common with the Cambridge oars-
men, who out In great numbers on the little Cam.
thoy show straight backs and erect hoads than
do get their hands sharply OF their bodies at tho
beginning Of tho stroke. and tho bodies themselves
going forward moro measurcdly, thus avoiding the
buckctng which Is TOO common among But the
chief superiority lay ~ the grip they managed TO get
W tn' ""'c' ta'iu- '"o ~" Vim St'at ott's
leaving cavity behind H. and icathcfng up very
ccaniy While Cambridge especially rich
in fine. strong looking men, they, In CON-
with English athletes generally. had
tho wiry look OF when trained Whether
climate may the difference win DO better
dcrstood after they come and try H. though there 70
little doubt that their tcmpcramcntsl phlcgm and
calmncss will serve them well bore From interview
with gentlemen Of tbs London Rowing and Royx
Chester clubs Captain Kecs thinks II very improbable
that either will be represented in tho Centennial races
and could hear OF no English amateur that Will
Notwithstanding the very sanguinc hopes tina. havi