, 1879-03-16
THE KEoKUk REGATTA.


The annual regatta of the Mississippi Valley
Amateur Rowing Association, which is to be held
at Keokuk July Is, 16, and II, promises to be one
of the most notable affairs OF its kind in the coun-
try. In order to secure the regatta. the citizens
of Keokuk placed 81, 1,230 in the hands Of the AS
socation, and, in addition to this, gives GO per
cent OF the net receipts. There are sixteen
clubs now members of the Association. The
programme for the regatta Is as follows:
First day-First trial heat of junior single
sculls; second trial heat Of junior single sculs;
senior four shells: 6rst trial heat OF junior
four cared shells; second trial heat Of junior four
Dared shells; COmnoaore's review.
Second day-Finnl heat for junior single scu1ls;
fouro oared zig race; final heat for junior fouroared
to-all four cared shes second heat for free
four-oared shells.
Third day-senior single sculls; et1-oared
barges: junior double sculls; final fonr
cared shells; tub-race.
All the races to be two miles with turn, except
the baree-ruce. which is to be one mile srxaighta
way, and the tub-race. 100 Yards.
K1PPLEs.
At the annual election Of officers Of the Sylvan
Boat Club, Of Moline, ILL.,, the following were
elected: President, B. G. keator; Vice Presi-
dent, 8. T. Walker; Secretary, E. FL. Sleight !;
Treasurer, E. B. Keator; Commodore, j. ".
Good; Vice Commodore, Ben Perego}; Exccu-
tive Committee, s. T. Walker, F. ". Gould, F
H. Head.
A prominent member Of the Chicago Yacht
Club is building tirst-class yacht, with which
he expects to beat the Cora and Greyhound next
season. Ex-Commodore Munger, pWner of the
Cora, says that he shall sail no nIbre races Of
eighteen miles or less, and thinks thaAfrst-class
yachts should go at least thirty mle4Ain order
to fully test their sailing qualities. VI
The last number OF the London Sportsn94n has
the following concerning Hanlan, whose move
ments since reaching the other side have been
sealed book In this country: ''uc Is at Brook
lands, near Manchester, and is going through
daily routine Of strong exercise, both ahoat and
ashore. lie will shortly remove to Newcastle
and 20 into regular training on the Tyne. At
pounds, against LIS when he rowcd Courtney.
He also complains that bis hands are very ten
der from lack of wor6.n
The first OF the numerous races to be contest
ed in England BY American scu!lcrs during the
present season took place on the 10th between
Wallace Ross and Frank Emmett. Ross, who is
native OF New Brunswick, is we'll known in
this country, where he has defeated Plaisted,
Warren Smith, and others. but twice suffered de-
fest at the hands of Hanan, falling out OF his
boat during the second race through the break
ing Of rowloek. In the race with Emmett the
latter held the lead until about half the course
| (from Putney to Mortlake) had been gone over,
when Ross spurted aud won easily BY ten
| lengths. The hollow manner in which the
| American disposed OF Emmett rather opened
] the eyes OF the Britisaers, as they considered
| their man quite crack, and one result has
| been to alter the betting on the Hanlan-Hawdon
race, which occurs May 10. They argue that II
| Ross who is confessculy inferior to Hanlau, can
| beat SO good man as Emmett in the easiest
| possible manner, Han}an must be tough one
indeed.