The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-06-16
SCOOTING SCULLERS.
Hanlan Shows the Britains How
He Paddles His Own
Canoe.
Walking for the Ashley Belt
Other Sporting Matters.
THE VICTORY ON THE TYNE.

National Associated Press 10 the Star.
LONDON, June 16.-The race between Han
Ian and Elliott on the Tyne to-day was won
by Hanlan. The Canadian led from the
beginning, and won easily by five lengths.
The race was rowed at noon to-day over
the Tyne championship course. The
course was from the Mansion House to
Scots Wood Suspension Bridge, distance
Of about three miles and half. The shore
On both sides of the river was crowded with
spectators, and it is estimated that fully
eighty thousand people witnessed the con-
hest.
The match between Hanlan and Elliott
was made after the defeat of Hawdon by
Hanlan, the articles of agreement stipulat-
ing that the race should be rowed June 10Th
Dver the Tyne course for s400 and the
pertsmans championship. After signing
the articles Hanlan went into training
under the care OF John Bright and his Cana
dian trainer, Heasley. Elliott, who had
been in training for some time, changed his
style of rowing, adopting that of Hanlan.
He also adopted the slide seat and had
swivel row-locks placed on the outriggers of
his boat. The interest in the match COIL
tinued intense from the time when first
made until to-day and much money was
wagered on the result, the odds being
greatly in favor of Hanlan.
Thirteen heavily-laden steamers were at
the High Level Bridge. The Gates Head
was chartered to carry the judges and
referee. There were also number of
Americans on board The river police in
large force were on hand to keep the course
clear. About 1910 a. NJ. stakeboats were
moored in the center of the river opposite
fha Maruinp ITnuSn Elliot tba Grett tn.
step into his shell, assisted by Renforth and
MEG rigon. He was greeted with loud cheers
from thousands OF his excited admirers.
Hanlan took ship on the Gates Head side of
the river, and came in for an equal share of
applause.
They rowed slowly to the stake boat,
where both men stripped for the struggle.
Hanlan appeared to be in the pink of con-
dition, and Elliott also displayed fine mus
cular developments. The excitement at
the time was intense and the scene was in
Bpiring Elliott had the sympathies of the
crowd, though Hanlan was evidently very
popular. Shortly after IL o'clock the
6ateshead steamed to the starting point
and the oarsmen took up their position A
few minutes later Hanlan's cutter was
rowed down the course, ready to coach him,
and was followed Immediately by Elliott's
cutter.
Every preliminary having been arranged,
the signal was given and the great struggle
began. Elliotts oars struck the water first,
and he dashed away, rowing forty strokes
per minute.
Hanlan started, with his long, sweeping
stroke, and reaching forward clean over his
toes. An exciting struggle followed, both
oarsmen rowing in magnificent form. At
the end of the first half-mile Hanlan was
fully length ahead and rowing waiting
race. The quick, easy style in which he
forced his shell through the water was
looked upon with amaZement by the spec
ators.
Elliott's rowing was almost perfection,
but it was plain that the Canadi-
ans rig and style of rowing were far supe-
rior At the Meadows Elliott made grand
spurt to close the gap, and drove his shell at
tremendous pace through the water. But
all in vain. The American champion did
not alter his stroke or seem in the least to
fear the result of the Englishmans spurt.
He maintained his lead without difficulty,
and at Paradise quay had increased it to
several lengths still rowing within himself,
and evidently having the race won.
At Benwell Ferry the race barring acci-
dents, was virtually over. Elliott was row.
ing a stern race, but struggling gamely.
Hanlan kept the lead throughout and
won the race as he pleased. He was five
lengths ahead at the finish.
PedeStrianiSm.
FOR THE ASHLEY BELT
LONDON, June l6 - The long-distance
championship contest for The Ashley belt
was begun at Agricultural Hall this morn
ing. Four contestants appeared--John
Ennis. OF Chicago; Blower Brown, of
Turnham; Green R. Harding, of Blackwell,
and E. P. Weston, Of New York. They
were started by Sir John Ashley, punctual-
ly at a. m. Harding walked the first mile
in six minutes and five seconds.
At q. nj. the men had made the follow
ing distances: Harding, 16 miles, 6A laps
Brown, l6 miles, ~ laps; Ennis, Is miles,
2A laps, and Weston, IS miles, 5A laps.
Rowell, after posting his f10O, decided to
forfeit his stake and the belt Its claimed
that he has a sore heel, but many think
that he feared defeat. There are other
rumors aHoat, and in sporting vernacular
the 'tip" is that Ennis is to win the belt
in order that Rowell can cross the ocean
to compete for it again next September in
the United States, where pedestrian con-
tests have proved better financial invest
ment than here
The winner is 10 receive the belt, G400 !