The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-28

~ nm. milo and three-auartcrs, thereby rsdeemin9
a previous contest Ia which Grnith had beaten hlin'
ON the 20lh da7 OF last june he rowea asainSs ~
OF N,wrastle. winning easily he was q memoer %
the winning crew at Newcastle In 1878, and also MEM
Der OF the winning crew IN the Thames regatta or 'e
three successive years OF 1872, 1873 and 1873.
Thomas Green, pulls stroke in the crew, was
born In London; Is twenty seven years OF age nss
feet six inches in height, and weighs lao pounds no
Is a burly man of his size, and apparently full
Of energy and pluck. He has been rowing LOT SIX
wears past Together with Thomas he member
OF the crew which won the Thames regatta In 1917,
1873 and 1874 The same two pulled IN the nrst douoIs
scnll race ever rowei upon the Thames, IN oooper,
1874. Their opponents were Boyd and Linnsdep, VINO
won the race after hard contest. He rowed single
sculi race in November last against Appewhite, OK
Newcastle. beating him easily.
j. Higgins, who rows number three, born in
Shadwell is thlrty-two years OF agc stands i've eet
eight inches IN height, and weighs LOO POUNDS;
Though the oldest In the crew, ana
considered the strongest oarsman he mas
had but tour years experiences, two as an amateur ana
two proic ssonaL lie IS DISTINGUISHING ior ms
very broad shoulders, strong neck and altogether
sturdy appearance He is to-day one OF the best u nos
the champion English sculers. He has never been
beaten sngle-scull contest while he has rowed
past such oarsmen Anthony Strum, Of Baron Fur.
mace and BRYANT OF ShadweL Upon the 10th of last
June he easily defeated Boyd of Newcastle He wop
two cups as an amateur, IN 1872 and ls'a.
COMING AMERICA.
This Is the first season winch these mon have
rowcd as four. though Spencer, Thomas and Green
have previously rowed together in other crews.
Thomas and Green have rowed together Tor four years
past Judging from their individual records and their
performances this summer the combination Is very
aner their voyage, but withai are hardy and de-
termned OF men. This visit to America has been
under consideration Tor long time ~ was nrss
thought that u match between Higgins and Saddier
would prevent their coming. But as higgins
beat Boyd so easily in June, and about
tho same tne Saddler defeated bv
Tricket Saddlcr declined Higgins aud forfeited
the match. They then determined tho early part OF
July participate In the Centennial races but dim
way OF financial affairs again besc them,
apc 1t only by strong perseverance, that they have
hnaly carried oui their desire Upon the 7th aud sth
al he IA IN ri
chester regatta, and upon the 10Th and llth following
they won both tours and pairs IN the Thames regatta
These victories, together with musical benefit
given them in London, placed them IN
position TO To this country. They have
been in training only for about FIVE weeks and desire
TO begin practice soon as possible They say they
not informed Of the date Of the Philadelphia con-
tests, they might have como over a week sooner
than this They have taken their own chances against
illness IN the iour, and brought ro-
swarilo X wnshp, Newcastle, who favorite build
with English professional rowing men, The iour-
cared shell is 10 feet in length and weighs aoout 10
pounds. The pair Dared boat is 80 feet in
length ana weighs 80 pounds They have hrought
single scull boats, which are about 80 feet long
and weigh the vicinity OF 40 pounds All tho
boats have sliding seats and other modern improves
ments. The four-oared shell is newly built and the
crew are very proud IT.
Some of the members OF the crew saw f. Tricactt,
whose coming has been expected here upon the day u
Their departure from England. The celebrated scullef
told them that he should them IN America, though
he had not then eeernined when to make tho voyage
viii via the United States The Thames think
he will be here in time for the single scu They
in their praises OF his skill and strength but
still believe that Higgins of their crew, is q
atch for him. Thcy much surprised 70 learn
that Lumsden had forfeited his proposed match WITH
Trcket
The Thames crew will go to Philadelphia upon an
carly tram this morning They Will either have thcit
quarters the house for visitin, in tho
Undine club house. They entered for the fours'
race Tor the pair cared and the single SOULS Green
ana Thomas and Higgins and Spencer VIII pull IN
souls The great fours' will probably take place
the 4th prox and some fourteen crews expected
to participate. The visitors hope they may be given
as much possible prepare for these races,
ana after will be ready to make arrangements t01
any special matches They do not expect to suffer ia
any from the heat, as 1t has been unusually
warm this summer in their own country.