The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-08-31
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WOMEN RACING In EARNEST,
A REMARKABLE REGA TIL ON THE PAS-
SIIC RIVER YESTERDAY.
How n rever-stricken Young W oman wos
Two-Miie Knce-Dr. skinner n Judss
-Barring - Professionai-rIueky wome,

-Barring Profe .sionai-PIucky Worue,.
A peculiarly interesting rowing regatta,
most Of the contestants being young women.
took place yesterday afternoon on the smooth
waters Of the Passaic. of South Rutherford. N.
j. Several Of tho young women were from
East Newark, where they had already achieved
a local reputation for endurance and speed in
aquatic exercise. others lived in South Ruth
crford. whore they bad many hackers, cspeciaI-
ly among young boatmcn. who werc ready 10
wager their last dollar that their favortes
would win In one or two mile contests no mat
ter what manner Of boats they rowcd In
The lnrge and comfortable platform at tho
riverside was crowded with friends of tho
rowcrs. while myriads Of boats. containing
young women and men, gldcd to and fro over
the placid passaic
Tho regatta opened with n two-milc race In
working boats. between Miss Matilda Riope Of
South rutherford and Miss Annie Ebert OF
East Newark. Miss Ebert wns considered ths
champion OF that portion ofhhe Passac where.
on any pleasant evening in the spring. SUM
mer. or autumn months. half IA dozen Jersey
nymphs may be seen gliding over the water.
propelled by swift regular strokes. Miss Rcpe
is tho second daughter of the Jolly German
landlord OF the hotel which throws its shadow
over the favoritc starting place OF rowing
matches ut South Rutherford. The fame OF
these young ladies kept others from contcsting
for the prze-an elegant gold watch and chain,
Miss Hope was suffering from maarial fever,
and her feverish checks and unnaturally bright
eyos gave truth t. the report The friends Of
Miss Ebert were 50 certain of her success that
they bet nearly every dollar they could raise
one wager Of $3.50 to 500 being made Just be-
fore the start.
The course was from tho stone dock Just
SG S,Sr Soe hotel d0Tn stream to ne Newark
return-a good pull of two miles for tho young
ladies. especially MS they had to stem the tide
Dr. salmon skinner of Becchcr dentistry
notorlety OBLIGATED ~ Judge. He gnyc tho word
"Goi" tOa fair start. just then remembering
that he had no watch. having been relieved 81
that useful piece OF mechanism recently by
Matilda had slight advantage ut tho stnrt.
pulling long. strong. steady stroke. alout
Length in advance OF Annie. WHO was pulling
gone eighty yards AMMO had worked her bow:
tip oven with Matilda's. aud very clesr and
keeping her eyes on Annie. apparently Just
using strength enough 10 keep her bow on even
boat exactly together. the two boats with tho
ouistrt rhrd oars resembling n catamarln.
Then Matilda put on more steam; her, long
stroke was quickened. and the FOYER
stricken girl gained at every pun. forc
reaching the flag ut the end Of the seco0d
mil" she was all 0f twenty lengths ahead OF
Annie. who WAS pulling slowly hut pluckiiy On
a forlorn hope. A. Matilda cprr n f'.rrp
easy puil winner. hearty loni lept 'gpirprr.
her ir.onds. while the eyts OF Annie's hruaurs
and 4st"rs ililod with tcats. Annie's broihcr
aud her Other. hagkere had bet almost every
Tn" time for the two miles was vllriousiy st,iel
10y lalt a dozen timekcepors al the way fcori 49,
n uut $ to ~ minutes 1nd IS seconds,
about liz poands' whilc Mis- ESer, is snialirr
aud sinewy. weighing about 100 pounds.
Tho second race Was n two-iDiie pull IL work
ing boats oyer the same course for iad,es. tn,
prize being an elegant set OF lcwoiry. Alter
pcated calls from DIR. skinner ar the fHir con-
tostnnts To- step into their boats. only ono
rcsponded; Mrs. Thomas. pretty little woman
rowot mil" la :OO'., The Oh cr young ladies
dreaded her prowcSs Mrs. Thomas rowpd
over the course with q strong. easy uull coming
In al tao chd - the wv miles in : g.. Size
Tho afternoon sport ended with n double
SOUL work boat race over the same course.
\ lady and gentleman were 70 row IN each boat.
lherb were thrce entries Frank Vincent and
Annie I'D n in one hOat Charles Maxwell and
Slrnh Ann. his sister 4, another; and Frank
". Riepe and his sister Matilda. the winner Of
IL was discovered that Frank Vincent was u pro-
ie-sIundl. having won 'Vtral rurrs. As the ar
tlcl,s barred professionals. Flank WIS rdlcd
out. H." ami his partner went OVER the
spectators what they could do The race was
for gold medals 10 the lady and gentleman
winning. Going Of on u fair start Vincent and
VI - EOert pulled W II and fast together. taking
tine lead. Mis-. h.pe and hcr brother came
next. pulling together Ike clockwork. Miss
Maxwell and her rlthcr Charley were rrspctta-
bio srullers. lut they had no chHnco IN the rncc.
Aitcra tush brush Vincent and Miss Ebert
came IN first in 1850 Miss Rirpe and brother
the winners. pissed the winning post In 1882.
The last pair were out Of the race Ion. before
the finish.
There was almost as much fun mud beer
drinking 1T these races sat the women regntas
on the Thames aud at southampton. England