New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-06-17
DETAILS OF THE CONTEST.
FAIR WEATHER - NO ACCIDENTS.
NEwCAsTLE-oN-TYNE. Monday. June 16, ]

took place to-day on the Tyne, anu was Noh easily
by the former The race was for the championship
stake of 600 side. and The SportSmdn'S challenge
cup.
The weather was good though dull, and the water
was exceedingly smooth. The tide was running
well and the wind was in favor Of the rowers. In
deed il is long since everything in such good
condition to insure a fair The attendance lar
exceeded that AT any previous championship race
A large number of Canadians and Americans were
on board the twenty steamers which followed the
race.
Prior to the start any amount OF money was forth
coming on Harlan at to t. The race has certainly
been n great gambling one and the Canadians Will
carry away q very large amount of money. Both
men rowed about the river for quarter OF an hour
before taking up their positions at the starting
point. Elliott stripped to the slsin retaining only
his rowing drawers, while Hanlan wore
flannel vest. Both appeared 10 be IN
splendid condition. All the spectators re-
marked the great physical strength Of Elliott
Elliott won the toss. and chose the northern shore.
capital start was effected at 1915 p. m. HARLAN
got away at a very fast rate with aJead of nearly
n quarter Of q length, but English hopes rose when
they saw Elliott with half dozen wonderful
strokes draw up level. This was, however, the only
advantage Elliott had during the race. 1t was re-
marked that Hanlan at starting did not display
the same self-confdence as when opposed to Haw-
don but as soon as he noticed that Elliott was
ready he dashed in his Gculls with hearty
goodwill. Nothing could be cleaner and more
workmanlike than the way in which he
obtained firm preliminary grip OF the
water and pulled his stroke right through Elliott
also was Immediately at work with all his might.
but buried his souls too deeply and was conse-
quenty unable to recover neatly and promptly; so
in the course of twenty yards Hanlan had obtained
n distinct advantage. But a short distance was
traverscd when it became evident that Iianlan was
destined to have matters pretty well his own way
He sculled with grace and finish, recovering ike
lightning. keeping LIS boat on an even keel and
seeming to almost lift her out of the water at every
stroke Elliott rocked slightly, splashcd frequently,
and seemed to be exerting his enormous strength to
the fullest TO little purpose He persIstently de-
monstrated that he not master of the new style
of using the SOULS.
Soon after starting Hanlan deviated some
what but recovering himself with clever stroke of
theright dashed forward with AZ strokes per minute.
Elliott meanwhile dong 40 Hanlan was fully
half a length ahead by the time a hundred yards
had been traversed. Opposite the end of skinner
Burn, Hanlan was clear. Elliott here settled down
into better style Hanan sackened for moment 9
but Immediately resumed his stroke, lie had drawn
three lengths ahead at Grindstone Quay.
ELLIOTT MAKES VALIANT EFFORT.
After passing Redhengh Bridge Elliott spurted
with all his power. 1t was evident he had ten
dency TO break into his old short vigorous stroke,
and was hampered by the new style, and the squirt
was unavaling. IIanan had now fallen into
long telling pull of SO, and Elliott once more
began to splash as he did at the commencement of
the race. He paused briefly off the Lead Works
Quay to discover his opponents position. then pulled
manfuy, evidently relying on his noted staying
powers but the effort unavalling. Hanlan hay-
ing off Coopes Stairs, rather increased his lead.
At Quay Corner Hanlan was rowing at the rate
of "a and looking around with great cool
ness After the first mile was passed. off Water
sons Works, llanlan, seeing he had the race In his
hands slowed down to 81. Elliott, obsery-
ing tins, by a vigorous effort, drew mp to WITHIN
three wards amidst enthusiastic applause Hanlan
slightly increased his pace and kept Just ahead but
again cascd al Armstrong; ShcarLcgs, when Elliott
came within two lengths of him. Hanlan here al
most stopped rowing and turned around to look
ahead although Elliott was still pulling gamely at
the rate of 81. The Island Of Kings Mea-
dOws was covered by an excited crowd. who. seeing
the scucrs pass in close proximity and not being
aware of the previous phases of the race enthus-
astlcaIy encouraged Elliott. :,
AT the mead of the Meadows Hanlan
passed TO the front and treated Elliott to
the back-wash Of his boat, but Elliott
worked away to avoid this annoyance. Hanian
reached the head Of the Meadows, two miles from
the start, in - minutes aud seconds, ana was five
lengths ahead. Elliott was still squirting plucElly
The immense crowd along Scpl,"ouu IiduIES
watched the race IN silence, but on idnlan passing
ScotswOod Bridge eleven lengths ahead there WAS
a burst of cheering which lasted some minutes. The
time of the race was u minutes ! second, winch IS
30 seconds less than the time 90 the Elliott higgins
match.
GREAT POPULAR GREETING.
A tremendous concOuree surrounded the boat
house to welcome Hanlan, but he p.tnmod aboard
the umpire's boat, where he collected 925 for Eli
OFT, and received presents amounting to Eos. An
moving delays were caused al the start by the ec-
centric maupuvrcs of steamers, the police boat
part icularly favorng III Milan with It's heavy wash.
Elliott also made one premature 81 art.
From the place of starthE-Nhlch Is 100 yards
above the High Level Bridg-tO the finishing post,
al the Suspension Bridge al >co.SW O0d, the length
of the course il , miles go yards.
Sporting reporters say that such performance as
that of lanan to-day has never before been seen III
British waters.
After the race IIanlan, accompanied 10y Colonel
Shaw and several Canad an supporters, returned TO
Newcastle, where ne cordially welcomed by
large cOncOurse of people.
Hail. splendid diamond ring was presented to
IIanlan on behalf Of number Of ladies aud gentle
men of Newcastle. Hanlan, who was received with
cheers said he had that day encountered one OF the
best sculleTs he ever met.
Elliott said he was satisfied that no man in Eng
land could beat Hanlan. lie lElllott) would row
any man in the world. barring Hanlan, for f2OO
side.
ANOTHER BOAT RACE ARRANGED.
A match has been arranged between Elliott and
Robert Boyd on the Tyne for 600 a side, to take
place four months hence.
THE CANADIANS REJOICING.
GREAT PRIDE MANIFESTED IN THE CHAMPIONS
SUCCESS.