Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-05-06
On THE TYNE.
THE HANlAN-nAWOON BOAT RACE,
HanIan Wins Easily by Five Lengths
Time, 22;05-The Next Great
Event. Elliot to Row Han
Ian, June 10th.

New York, May "a cable from
Newcastle says: The quarter past one
peal had rung from a neighborng
I church clock, when the two oarsmen APP
| pedrcd i'm the stream opposite the Man
I sion House. The umpire's boat was
moored also in their vicinity. Hawdon
was first ahoat; he wore white drawers,
white jacket and blue cap. The Amer
lean champion wore a Jersey blue sleeve
less Jacket and drawers. The appear
ance of both was spendid. The men
then tossed for position, and Hanlan
won choice and decided to take the in
side position. Hanlan then took pre-
liminary spin OF Il couple hundred
yards and came back to the starting
point. The betting at this time
was 10 l i'm favor OF Hanlan.
The men soon stripped and rowed in
their buff The men were then asked
il they were ready, and both answering,
yes they were told. Chen 90"
An excellent start was obtained, butthe
Toronto man soon forged ahead in spite
of Ilawdon's desperate rowing. Han
Ian with his long sweep away over his
toes, soon gained more and more on
lIawdon, with his cXhausting 3S to II
stroke with quick recovery, but without
much forward reach. The cheering was
immense, and cries to "Our Johnnie
to put ON extra efforts filled the air.
When SINNERS barn was reached
IIanlan was two lengths ahead,
and rowing comparatively easy with his
sweep. Betting now was > To | in favor
of the champion. lIawdOn was rowing
with wonderful energy ut 81 strokes to
the minute, and the cheering was fairly
deaiCniug as the two men sped on to-
ward Rrdhugh bridge About this
time lIawdon had the misfortune to de-
viatc considerably from his correct
course. I'm the meanwhile Ilanlan was
pulling steadily, and looking around to
see that there was no danger of his run
ming into any craft that might be ahead
of HIM. He looked compoSedand sure OF
victory Meanwhile, the wind, which
was blowing down stream, was increas-
ing i'm force and the water becoming
roughcr and rOughcr. I'm spite of this
disadvantage, Ilanlan steadily increased
his lead till il had grown To three boat
lengths. From this point 1t was evident
that hc had the race well I'm hand. lie
now slowed down his stroke from 32 to
80. IIawdOn, who was beginning To
show signs of exhaustion, also mOder-
atcd his stroke from II To 80. Ilawdon
was again guilty OF bad steering. Han
Ian was watching him aS cat does 4
mouse, and playing with the Tyne oars
man. 10 was evident now that HawdOn
had no chance The betting was 100 10
on Ilanlan, barring accidents. The
champions boat flew through the
water, nc keeping well in the
middle of the stream. Meanwhile
the water was breaking over
Ilanlan' boat, and as he stopped to bale
out the water, he nodded and laughed
To- the spectators, who were running
alongside the rivers edges. The spec
tatorS shouted themselves hOarSe. This
scene occurred when the Meadows was
reached, great laughter and fun iol-
lowed. Poor IlawdOn was manlully
struggling along. but he was in pitcous
plight and thoroughly exhausted. When
Cranes waS reached, Hanlan led by two
boat lengths, apparently reducing his
speed for the fun OF the thing, Tor he
saw that HawdOn was badly OutrOwed.
IIanlau soon after put on aspurt, and as
hc approached the goal was rowing at
% To - strokes to the minute. Vt Ben
wells boat house llanlun enjoyed
some more laughter, and nodded
pleasantly To those on the shore.
'Hurrahl hurrah,' was the deaiening
cry which was heard at this time. Han
Ian bowed and smiled.
When Scotswood bridge was reached
HanIan was four lengths ahead, winning
bv this distance. Cheer after cheer
rent the air as he was proclaimed the
winner. llawdOn'S cutter put IN the
first appearance, and soon after the fleet
OF steamers, including the judges and
press boats, arrived on the scene. The
boats were gaily decorated with bunt-
inc. TheblnkS the river were crowded
with dense mass OF humanity.
The high level bridge which is over one
hundred and fifty feet above the Tyne,
WAS drusrlv crowded with spectators,
while away i'm the distance the Red
hugh bridge was also fairly alive with
those Interested in the great contest.
EycrvWindOw i'm the warehouses ON the
river banks was filled with spectators,
Likewise their roofs. Meanwhile Han
lan'S cutter had arrived ON the scene,
and silence rciguUd mid the vast multi
tudr pending the time that the umpire
should start the men. The excitement
waS mcguallcd even in the history oi
TYNE rowing matches.
NrwcAsrLE-oN-TYNE, May 5.--lIau-
lam won the toss for position and
took the north side, which gave him
shelter ior the first half mile, Before
lhr start five to two wIS offered and
taken ON llaulon, but only 10 Il limited
extent. Alta little before two o'clock
the men took their position at the stake
boats. At the first attempt they started
bv mutual consent. At the end OF the
first 100 vards Uaulau had drawn Il
length ahead, and a little further on the
way FULLY length clear with ease, I'M
proving his position before the end ot
the first quarter mile. Ii seemed ne
was going 20 Ice an easy winner, not
withStauding Iluwdou was rowing fast
and well. At Skinncrburn Hanlan was
two lengths ahead. lie frequently
looked around over his shoulder 10 see
that the course was clear, apparently
not excrting himself to his fullest
powers and seeming quite at ease, aS II
confident of the result. On approach
ins Red Hou.h bridge, Hawdon put on
a spurt. but it had no effect; llanlan
also uuickencd, and passed under the
bridge with lead OF about three
lengths. IIawton, struggling manfulIy
on. rowed well and fast, while his OPP
poncnt continued his quiet style, never
apparently exertiug himself Alter pas
sing under the bridge, the Canadian ac-
tuallv ceased rowing, and allowed Haw-
! don to draw up nearly on a level, and
then with a few strong strokes drew
away. and resumed his lead OF nearly
three lengths. The race was from
the very first onc-sidcd affair,
Notwithstanding Hawdon rowet gamely.