Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-06-17
THE GREAT SCULL RACE
ON TYNE CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE,
Between Hanlan and EllOtt-Large Crowd,
Fine Day and Good Water-Hanlan
the Victor by Ten Lengths
Champion Of England
and America.
l.arre Crowd in Attendance.

Large Crowd in Attendance.
New YORK, June l6-A special from
Newcastle-On-Tyne in regard 10 the
Hanlan-Elliott race, says: The course
the men rowed over vas three miles and
seven hundred and sixty yards, the full
championship course. Thousands OF
Tynesiders poured into Newcastle
from the surrounding districts. There
were many representatives OF the bor-
der land, from Ainswick and surround
ing towns, who came fearing that their
representative would be wOrsted in the
contest with the young Canadian.
The day broke dull and cloudy
and a somewhat cold wind was
blowing from the northeast. At 10
minutes after IL o'clock the referees
boat had taken up its position at the
starting point at High Level Bridge.
The weather still remained dull and
cloudy, while the wind, which was from
the eastward was blowing up stream.
Men were offering twenty to fifteen
on Hanlan. The referee arrived,
and soon after a little steam yacht
arrived, which had been specially pre-
pared for the use OF ladies and a lew
invited guests. The river was in the
meanwhile alive with crafts of all des-
criptiOns and the windows and roofs OF
houses commanding view OF the
river were crowded. The English
champions boat was then launched,
followed bv a ten-Oared barge, from
which James TAYLOR was TO coach him
i'm the race. The crowd gave Elliott no
little cheering. The gathering was not
as large as on the occasion OF the Han
lan-Hawdon race, on the 5th OF last
month. The atmosphere was murky
and oppressive, while clouds OF smoke
came down the valley between the
High Level and Redheugh bridges:
IIanlan soon after took his position, and
was also Cheered.
At twenty minutes TO twelve the
referees boat took its station in
the middle Oithe river. Meanwhile the
crowd was hourly increasing. The TO-
tilla Cf steamers were unCOmtOrtably
crowded. Hanlan was loudly cheered.
The Start.
According 10 the terms Of agreement
the men started by mutual consent.
Elliott won the choice OF position. Han.
Ian lead all the way. Elliott made no
response. He was evidently out.rowed
at all points and much discouraged. On
arriving at ScOttswOOd Suspension
Bridge 4 winner at ten lengths, Hanlan
took off his cap and was loudly cheered.
The Newcastle Journal OF to-day says:
The race will be one OF the heaviest
gambling races that ever took place on
the TYNE. During the last two months
heavy sums have been invested on Han
Ian at from seven 10 four and five to two.
There is evidently big bank OF money
behind him. The reverse IS the case
with Elicit.
Another Account.
NEwCAsTLE-oN-TYNE, June l6.-The
start was made from a point oil the
Mansion House. The weather was fine
though dull, and the water was beautI-
fully smooth.
There was an immense COnCOurse OF
spectators, and twenty steamers laden
with passengers followed the race. FIVE !
10 two on Hunlan had been laid during |
the morning, but he came into much !
better favor Just prior to the start.
Elliott won the toss and took the north
crn shore. After some delay, at l2:l5 |
the men got off to capital start. Han
Ian dashed i'm Il stroke at the rate of -
20 the minute, and at once drew to the |
front. Elliott struck at the rate OF 40 to !
the minute and eXcrtcd all OF his enor- !
nous strength, but splashed now and !
then, and his boat did not travel well.
Hanlan got lead Of four lengths at
Redheugh Bridge. The time for the
first mile was 6 minutes and lls sec
onds. Hanlan now slowed down and
cuntented himself with keeping the adj !
vantage, and eventually won very easl-
~ bv eight lengths i'm the good time OF
2l minutes and second. There was an
enormous crowd at SCOttswOOd, who
chcercd Hanlan to the echo.
New York, June l6.-A dispatch
from Castle-On-Tyne describes the race
as follows: At 10 minutes past II the
men got 10 their stations. The referees !
boat came up to the starting point and
took its position Both men took pre-
limiuarv spins of few minutes and
then returned To- the starting point.
The men got away on equal terms, but
al the third stroke Hanlan began 10
forge ahead of his competitor at rapid
rate. passing him as easily almost as a
steam vessel does a sailing boat Ham
Ian rowed 80 to The min
utc. Within a very short time
Hanlan was two lengths ahead in the
first mile. When the men had reached
the lead works. Hanlan led 10y four
lengths. and was giving Elliott the wash
oi his boat. I'm passing Armstrong;
Crane there was no difference in the rela-
tive position of the two men, and amld
dcaiening applause llnlan rowed un-
der ScoltSwOod bridge, winning the race
bv ten lengths and well gaining the de-
served title Of champion OF England and
America
Sporting reporters say such a per-
f1rmance as that of Hanlan to-day has
never been seen in British waters.
After the Race.
IovDoH. June l6.-Aiter the race
Hanlan. accompanied by Col. Shaw and
several Canadian supporters, returned
20 Newcastle, where he was cordially
welcomed by a large cOncourse Of peo-
Gle. In response to repeated calls Han
/ Ian appeared ut the window of the New
castle Chronicle office, and thanked the
people very warmly for their kindness.
| lie highly complimented Elliott for his
inyariable courtesy. Col. Shaw also ad-
dressed the crowd Both were loudly
| Cheered.
In the evening, at concert IN the
/ Newcastle town hall, splendid diamond
/ ring was presented TO Hanlan on be-
/ half OF number of ladies and gentle
mcu OF Newcastle. Hanlan, who was
received with cheers, said he had that
day encountered one OF the best soul
| lers ne ever met. Elliott said he was
satisfied that no man in England could
/ beat Hanlan He Elliott would row
/ anv man i'm the world, barring Hanlan,
/ for C2OO aside. 4 match has been ar
| ranged between Elliott and Robert
| Boyd, on the Tyne, for 800 aside, to
come of four months hence.