The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-05
PRICE TWO CENTS.
THE OARSMEN ON TIE TYNE.
THE FINAL PRA CTTCE OF HANLAN IND
HdWDON FOR TODAY


The Latest BETTING Two 20 One In Favor OF
Hnninn-The Mntch Bctwcen Elliott ana
IN Unknown for the Championship Cup.
LONDON, May 4.-Cautlon money has been
deposited In the rowing mntch OF Elliott against
an unknown which is to be rowed on Juno 10.
Tho unknown is to be named after Mondays
race. The betting on Friday was level between
Elliott and the unknown, but II is by no means
certain that the raco will be rowed as now con-
templated; that is between Elliott and the win
ner in to-morrows race. 1t may be remom-
bered that the TYNE championship cup. which
was donated by the Sportsman tnewspapcrl has
been won twice by Elliott. II he wins 1t n third
time the cup becomes his property. At the
meeting which will To held on Monday night to
arrange terms for the championship match, the
proprlctors Of the Sportsman and trustees OF
the cup will probably insist that Elliott shall
row tho best man Offering before he can acquire
the cup Whether Hanlun or Hawdon wins.
there is n strong opinion among experts hero
that Wallace Ross IL really the best man. and
he will be put forward to row tho winner OF
Mondays race. and will be heavily backed by
English sportsmen. Until his claims arc dis
posed OF the championship Is likely TO remain
Hawdon is 20 years Of age. nve feet seven and
a half inches in height. ANA his usual rowing
weight is ten stone six pounds. lie made his
debut NJ rover by winning the Youths prize
at the Tyne regatta Next he easily bent Henry
f forster Of Howdon. In 1877 he defeated Hymes
Of Stockton easily in two matches. On April 10.
ert Bngnall of Ouseburn. Hawdon fairly rowed
down his antagonist winning with plenty in
September. 1878, he won second class sculls,
beating Tarryer. Bffen, and others in good
style On Sept. l5 1878. he bent Sador on the
Thames by about seven lengths In "a minutes
10h seconds. He next met Joseph Cannon over
the Thames course, and won as he pleased in
seconds. only two seconds slower than the fast
est time on record Nov. ii. he beat Lumsden
NEwcAsTLE-oN-TYNE. May 4.-The weather
to-day was delightful and summerlike. The in:
habitants OF Newcastle seemed TO have turned
starts on Monday morning. will be the final
practice. Tho crowd remained around for
hours in the hope OF catching a sight OF the
competitors or any Of their supporters The
majority seemed to favor Hanlan's chance. hut
Hawdon had many firm and enthusiastic ad:
herents. Hanlnn appeared at 1919 A. NJ, aud
was followed by a tremendous concourse to the
boat house. All his Canadian supporters. Col.
Shaw, and strong contingent OF londonors.
were present, Hanlan was attended by an
eight in which Wallace Ross rowed stroke.
ing there. set of at long sweeping stroke OF
80, which he maintained TO Derwentgut Then
he quickened considerably but was almost i'm
ing steamers. He did not again attempt any
heavy work. and finished at Scotswood at his
HnnlAn has not done enough heavy work 20
prepare for any eventuallty. But there is no
doubt that he has beon brought into thoroughly
good condition. He has n capital ruddy. healthy
look. II bright confident air. and muscles well
developed.
Hawdon embarked somewhat later in the day
I'm presence Of crowd numbering between
1900 and 10000 persons. He WAS attended by
three steamers and several boats manned by
prominent rowing men. Hawdon padded
steadily down the river. against n Hood tide,
turned at the foot OF the meadows. and immedi-
dashed Of nt racing speed, dropping into
clean. effective stroke OF 40 to the minute.
| rare speed. He gradually slackcned TO SO. still
| going strongly. Approaching the bottom hauRhs
! he quickened to SO, and Immediately afterward
| TO 40. rowing up TO Scotswood In really splendid
style, doing the last half minute at the rate OF
| ~. The form displayed caused his friends the
| utmost delight. Hawdon is doubtless trained
| to perfection. and Is a thorough slayer. His
| weight Is now 1917 pounds.
| The Newcastle Chronicles final opinion Ia
| that HawdOn will make the pace pretty hot nj
the beginning, ms he has n habit OF dashinR of
| at forty to forty-two strokes per minute. lie
will unquestonahly work for the entire dis
| tancc but 1t is ieared that Hanlan's long. sweep
| Ing stroke will finally wear Hawdon down.
| though the struggle will be severe.
Tho betting resorts were crowded to-day.
Although Hawdon's performance OF to-day
| created n favorable impression. he recedel In
| pretty freely accepted early in the evening. but
| later fifty to twenty-five WIS freely laid. The
| latest tip in inspired quarters Is that Hanlan
will put on pace at the start. rs to be able tc
take matters comparatively easy after the first
| mile