The New York herald., 1878-12-01
SPORTING EVENTS ABROAD.
HAwDoN AND HANLAN MATCHED FOR FoUH
HUNDRED POUNDS.


From the Newcastle Chronicle, Nov 1871
II is not often that have to record the ratfca
ton Of such interesting and important scullina
match as that which was nged in Newcastle yes
terday. II will be remembered that at the race be
tween Hawdon and Lumsden, on the 1lth inst, John
Bright, of the Mushroom, offered to find man to
the Dclaval sculler for 600 side and
at the same time stated that he would neither
have william Elliott Of Byth the present champion
Robert Watson Boyd. of Gateshead, John Higgins
of Shadwcll, to represent him. James Percy. who
has persistcntly supported Hawdon for NIL his inn
portant engagements. requested to be made ac-
qusinted with the name of the man that the Deava
ptmsn called upon to meet. and Bright at once
stated that ne authorized to make a match for
Edward Hanan, of Toronto. Canada. to row the Tyne
sculler in May next Percy accepted the offer and
to tic the engagement fi0 side was posted in
hands. meeting being fixed to be held yesterday
afternoon, Mt the Newcastle Chronicie oce to draw up
and sign articles. Percy and Bright duly attended.
and during portion OF the proceedings Mr. Chris
topher Barrass also present. The first point
to crop up for discussion to whether Hanlan
was to be allowed any sum expenses for
in asking that something should be allowed
to the Canadian he was only requesting tn It
which was customary. Percy. however. replied tina
Hsnlan was coming to this country under any cir
cunstsnces and he could not. therefore. grant any
thing expenses. For time Bright held out for
the point but he ultimately waived it, and the pro-
ceedings afterward were conducted in thoroughly
business like manner aud with the best of good feel
ing The date for the match is Monday May 5. next
bnt. in order that the merits of the men may
he fairly put TO the test, power is given to the
referee, ii the river should prove rough that
day. to postpone the race from day to day until
smooth water is obtained The terms and conditions
by which the contest is to be governed of the
competitors to row through the second arch of Red
hcugh Bridge. A copy of the agreement is sub
joined:
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H. o" f,a.y May TIE chosen al til.
"sn rssrss ss the "si ssscr hereby
@ nominate referee u the referee shall consider
aforesaid he is hereby postpone the race
such shall given " rciees the com
petrs before choice Of stations takes place The
art ns s" bis Decision hall sc "sasey na "ns
editor the Newcastle Jyiig Ihron who has been
painted final stakeholder. shall be absoved from all
proceedings ut law otherwise upon dispos
the referee. Cutters may he allowed In attendance
upon the competitors, but they must keep asters
nf thronGhout the Either party
fpng comply with the conditions herein contained
shall forfeit the whole Of the deposited
The coppettors in rowing the through the
second of the edheugh Bridge, counting from the
north side.-Signcd, for John Hawdcn, James Percy.
Srned f.r Edward Hanion. John Bright Witness the
signatures, Thomas Hutchinson.
There have been many memorable struggles upon
the Tyne TOR supremacy. and previous
from the Atlanec have also tried their fortunes
apon the coaly Tyne. The in July. 1885, in
which Harry Kelley. OF putney. then the zenith of
his fame. eisily defeated James Hami Of Pittsburg
upon tho Tyne will still be fresh in the remembrance
of all followers of aquatic sports in the district,
aud IL will also be recolected that in No
yeinber. lss9, Walter Brown. Of Portland. Me-,
defeated William sadcr Thames man. In grand
race from the Scotswood Suspension Bridge over the
full course upon the cbb. These visitors Newcastle
both spoke warmly OF the kindness and ot
fair play shown them by the North country people,
and we are sure that in May next. whatever may ba
the result OF the contest. Hanlan will have cause
to complain of the treatment he will receive at tho
hands OF the Tyncsidcrs. Tho Canadian will como
here q sculler great in his country. but tho
grand performance of Hawdon yesterday week indi-
ctcs that in the Delaval pitman he will meet foe
in every respect worthy of his steel. The firss
dpp of clf a aide N uow ~ IN olir hausia-