Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-07-06
Msnnesota Boa. Club. Regatta.

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Minnesota Boat Cfnbs Regatta.
The members and friends of the Minneso-
ia Boat Club have numerous reasons for
congratulation. Foremost among these is
the fact that while yesterdays regatta was
not signalizsd by any especial brilliancy on
the part of any one participant, it was the
most satisfactory exhibition in poiut Of uni
form excellence ever given by the associe-
ton. Aside from the condition of the COM
peti!ors, the condition of the weather always
cuts an important figure in the success or
failure of the programme. A more perfect
day for the sport than yesterday, it would be
impossible to imagine.
The members of the competing races were
in splendid physical trim, and there wss not
more than one bad break during the race,
which, considering the circumstances, was
quite pardonable. This was in the senior
four cared race, when the Itasca crew went
afoul on the island. This was owing to a
displaced buoy, and by the courtesy of the
Minnesota crew, o fresh start was taken.
The attendance was large, and the ladies'
were there in immense numbers. They were
most enthusiastic, and much of the good
workEwas inspired by their attendance.
The club house aud grounds presented g
most animated and charming appearance.
The Great Western Band was in attendance
and the starts and returns were made to the
most dulcet harmony. The bridge was
crowded with spectators who manifested
great intereat in the races.
TLa va ooc IN. - cvnr 10 N'rIi, from,
the boat house one mile up stream and re-
turn. The current was tritle strong, run
ming about five miles to the hour, but the
exhilerating breeze more than Offset this
drawback. The first race was for the junior
single SOULS, for the ''Corning prize
Following were the entries: j. j. Parker,
orange; A. T. Schifman, red. A good start
was had and the race was won by Mr.. Park
er by eight and one half seconds, Time,
16:43115. Red, 1861
The second race was double SOULS for the
gold oars. The following gentlemen parti-
cipated: w. Granger, stroke; w. s. Getty,
bow; color, cherry. L. w. Rundlett, stroke;
@. P. Marvin, bow; color, white. An elegant
start was made both crews keeping abreast
until the mile turn was made. In making
the home stretch some magnificent rowing
squirt was made by the reds, their boat COM
ing in six lengths ahead. Tine, 1922. Tire
of the whites, 1888.
The ceremony of naming the new boat
then took place, Mrs. G. P. Ma-vin ami
Capt. Granger officiating. The boat is a
four oar shell with coxswain, and presents s.
neat and clean cut appearance. Capt. Gran
ger escorted Mrs. Marvin to the landing
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the boat was christened the Norman
Wright"
MAYORS CUP.
Following this the Junior four she'll
race took place for the "Mayor's Cup" The
crews were as follows; New Gig, color
white. Crew: G. w. James, stroke; w. E.
Hunt, third; B. F. Schurmeier, second; j.
F. O'Brien, bow, and G. B. Howe, coxswain.
The "Geo. S. Acker," color, cherry: crew:
E. Bell, stroke; VIM. Becker 8; I. d.
O'Brien, 2, and p. w. Parker, bow. The
whites got the inside and good start was
made. Both crews worked manfully, and it
was nip and tuck until the turn. On the
home stretch, the whites took the lead and
came in length ahead. Time: whites,
16:144; cherry, 1921.
CITIZENS CUP.
Following this came the senior four-oared
shell race, for the "Citizens' Cup" The crews
were pretty evenly pitted and an exciting
race was looked for.
Both crews made a good start but in near
ing the island the reds were drawn In and
fouled. The other crew took in the situa-
ton and accorded them a fresh start. In
the second start they got off in good trim,
and up to the mile turn there was not the
difference of frogs leap. In coming down
the stretch, however, the Itasca crew pulled
slightly ahead and they reached the pole a
couple of lengths in the lead. Time: Cherry
14:30L; Whites 14:45.
TUB AND SWIMMING RACES.
The next feature of the programme, a tub
race, afforded nfnite..amusement. The .ce
was fora miniature gold Tub and was contest
ed for by the following gentlemen
w. P. Getty, Percy Parker, VIM. Blakely,
j. Parker and L. w. Rundlett.
The race was for distance OF 500 feet
The start was made from the upper end of
the boat grounds and the race was made
down stream. Shortly after the start all but
two of the contestants tipped
over, Messrs. Getty end Rundlett