Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-07-05

it will be hard to pick the winner
They are b. 8. Bay Charlie, CHI. g. Col
King, b. m. Emma Coon, br. M. Lady Til
den. br. m. Mollie Pitcher, bl. m. Susie, b.
g. Mambrino Prince, Oh. m. Flora Belle.
The q dash will have as contestants Gov.
Neptune, America and John Campbell, while
the 4-year-old colt race will introduce five as
fine youngsters as can be found in any five
States of the Union, viz: b. m. Jennie r; Oh.
6. Great Western; br. m. Lottie B; b. g.
William H; Oh. N. Queen of Diamonds; b. c.
Silas Wright. This is most attractive
programme, and any lover of turf sports, in
reaching distance of the Driving park, re-
naming away, will make mistake.
The Boat Club Entertainment.
The clear weather and perfect sunshine of
yesterday, together with the unruffled condi-
ton of the watsr, and the admirable manner
in which the excellent programme was car
ried out, conspirea to render the sixth an
nual regatta given by the members of the
Minnesota Boat club very pleasurable and
decidedly pronounced success.
1t was announced in the programme that
the first race would be called at 9:15 o'clock
in the morning, and at that hour the recep-
ton room, verandahs and charming grounds
of the boat house on Mulberry island were
thropged by several hundred ladies and gen.
tlemen, and the scene presented was ami
mated and attractive in the extreme.
The grounds directly south of the club
house were adorned bya large canvass COW
cred pavilion, which was fully occupied by q
large number of the fair sex who had taken
! advantage of the wide and sweeping view of
fered of the race course. The visitors to the
boat house were edited at intervals through.
out the morning by choice musical selections
from the Great Western band, rendered in
the artistic and pleasing manner custo mary
with this organization. In addition to those
present in response to invitation cards, a
large number of spectators lined the bridge,
afforded, while the porticos in the rear of the
Third street buildings were crowded with
spectators.
The respective duties of referee, judges
land timekeepere were executed by the fol-
lowing named gentlemen: Referee. Mr.. w.
Corlies; judges, Mr.. G. P. Marvin and Mr..
s. R. McMasters; timekeeper, MIR. L. B.
Myers.
The regatta committee consisted of the
following: J. w. White, L. D. Wilkes, w.
H. Underwood, B. Dassel, j. J. Watson,
William Rhodes, Jr., and F. B. Jilson.
The races we're rowed over a two mile
course, or one mile up stream and return,
and the only drawback encountered consist
ed of rather strong current, but in other
respects the day and arrangements were
perfect. &c.. 1910. ...4...,
The first race, for Junior single SOULS for
the "Corning Price, gold badge, was call
ed at $50 o'clock, the entries being as fol-
lows:
Name. f, p, = Boat. Color
w. s. GETTY. Splinter, ........... White.
VIM. Rhodes, Jr., Queen, ........... Blue.
G. l. Becker, go. Nameless,. Gray.
The choice of position was won by Mr.
VIM. Rhodes, who took the inside G.. I.
Becker, second, and w. s. Getty, third. An
awkward start was made, but the chuppy
dash of the oarsmen soon gave place to a
long and precise stroke and the SOULS fairly
danced over the water until lost to view
around the curve.
When rounding the curve the boats were
nearly abreast and pleasurable anxiety was
manifested by the spectators concerning the
result of the race, while speculation was rife
as to the respective capacities of the oars
men. Whatever concern manifested was
soon dispelled, however, by the appearance
of the skulls on the home stretch, the gray
slightly leading the others, and when near
the stake fine squirt WAS made by Mr.. Beck
er, bringing him in about three lengths
ahead - -. 81. s....... ......-.
Time, sixteen minutes and twenty-six
seconds. ~., .'.-
TIE next race for senior single SOULS was
exceedingly interesting. The race was for
the Jillson prize, gold badge, the entries
being as follows:
Name. Boat Color
W. Fl. Underwood. ...... Perhaps. -. White
Mr.. Underwood won the toss for position
and the word 'go'' was given at 10 O'Clock.
A fair start was made, and both men spooned
in way that meant business. The rowing
of both men was good and the result was an
tic pated with great interest. In nearing
the home stretch on returning it was seen
that while it W as close race Mr.. Under
wood was ahea d and the race was won by
that gentleman by two lengths. Time 1886.
The following race for four-oared shells
proved one of the most exciting events on
the programme, and had not the sport been
marred by trivial but unfortunate accident
the race would have been both interesting
and enjoyable.
The race was for the 'Mayor's cup,' and
was contested as follows;
''Itasca." minnesota
Color, White. Color, Red.
Grew. ~ Crew.
W. 8. Getty Bow. g. G. Squires -. Bow
j. F. O Brien. .......2.. j. W. White. ......2
W. Rhodes, Jr....3 d. E. Fogarty 81
T. L. Schurmeier. Str k. G. 1. Becker. Stroke
Inc choice of position was won by the
"Minnesota's' crew, and rather Indifferent
start was made at 1885 o'clock. The Whites
led and some wild steering was done by the
Reds, but both crews soon commanded
steady stroke, and from this on the exhibi-
ton of rowing was very skillful. The start
gained by the Whites was maintained by
sharp work until within 100 yards of the
home stake, when the second oarsman's oar
lock slipped, giving the race to the Mime
sofa crew by about two lengths. Time,
Is: 1890.
The finest, and by all odds the most skill
full sport of the regatta, attended the first
strictly legitimate race of the day. The race
was with four-oared SOULS, and the prize
offered consisted of the .'citizen's cup" the
entries being as follows: @
'Itasca.' Minnesota
Color, White. Color, Red.
Crew. Grew.
w.H.Underwood. Bow. "A. F. schiffmann Bow
Fl. Schurmeier-. ....2. P. w. Parker. 2
l.. W. Rundlett.. ....3.. w. 81. Lightner. ;. 8
E. B. Jilson. Stroke. j. J. Parker. Stroke
The choice of position was won by the
Whites, who gave it to the Reds, and good
start was made at lilo o'clock.
Therowing of both crews was strong steady
and characterized by great nerve. The lead
was early taken and maintained by the Itas-
ca crew, which won the race by three lengths.
Time, 1887. w t5,z1. %.lsggs.g -.
The ludicrous sport of the day was then
inaugurated with q tub race-distance, 500
feet--for miniature gold tub of exquisite