Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-08-30
AQUATIC NOTES.
The Boli-Clator Race Tomorrow and the
Talk-Other Matters.

TaIk-Other Matters.
The indications are that quite large
number OF people from this city will at
tend the race between Boil and Clator
at Braddock' g to morrow afternoon. The
arrangements for going and returning
are admirable and the rate very low 80
that no one who cares for such sports
will have any excuse for staying at
home. At Pittsburgh, we have been in
formed, there is dubious feeling among
sporlsmen concerning the outcome Of
the race. A large proportion OF the
sportsmen are confident OF Gators abil-
ity to win but more than one OF them
intimates that the race will not be
square one; that Clator has been to
Pittsburgh once or twice De-
lore to their cost and unless
they can be assured that he will tote
fair" this time they will watch events
until short time before the hour for
calling out the scuUers and then invest.
This is the expression OF one class OF
betters, bat it is widely opposed to that
OF another and better class. This wing
OF the fraternity are willing TO put their
money up to the best advantage, and
with them there ia no talk OF or fear OF
any sell out or unfairness whatever.
They argue that Clator has now an eE-
viable reputation as an oarsman,
that he cannot afford to forever
compromise himself for the sake
of the paltry pittance that he would
realize by an Infamous desertion OF his
friends and hackers just now. They
realize that he is young man OF bril-
liant record, and reasonably extrava.
CANT hopes OF his ability to make an
aquatic reputation in the near future.
They reflect that the possibilities OF the
next decade cannot be sacrificed to the
allurements held out by the mercenary,
unprincipled sportsmen OF Pittsburgh,
and all agree that il the race is won by
Peter Boil tomorrow afternoon, it will
be in virtue OF his superior powers as an
oarsman, and not the result OF sale.
Clator is at Braddock's doing good
work and is in good condition. Billy
Humes, who has him in charge, is one
OF the most careful men in his line in
the country and has thorough knowl.
edge OF the business in all its details.
Boil has reduced his weight very
materially and is reported as feeling very
sanguine that he will come in first.
NOTES.
Eph Morris, the veteran oarsman, has
has been selected as referee.
The remaining $500 stake money will
be put up to morrow.
Townsen nd Adams and Sam Brown will
act as Judges for CIator, and it is likely
Kennedy and Bolts brother for Boil.
II has been determined to use guide
boats at the race, and Jim Manton Will
guide Clator.
Mr.. Altmyer, the trainer OF U Hanlon,
arrived in this city yesterday. from
McKeesport, bringing with him the
boat OF his principal. He will at once
take charge OF O'Hanlon.
Knoke is now reduced to ll3 pounds
in weight, which is much too light for
business. August Hanke, his trainer,
saws he will only take him out once q
day hereafter and will not keep that up
only for a day or two. He is
not at all satisfied with Knoke's
weight, but sees no hope OF lettering
matters any Just now. He thinks
O'Hanlon is a good oarsman and is much
impressed with his fine physique.
Hanke is also rather dissatisfied with
Knoke's boat, and says it is much too
large for him. 1t weighs 81 or 80
pounds, which is too much for the pro-
peltng power.
Pool selling at Helmbrights was very
lively last night and quite large mum
Der we're cold. Clator was the favorite,
selling at five TO four; five to three, and
some at FIVE to two and q half. Sales
are also reported at ten to four. In
Pittsburgh Boil seems to be the fayorite
and the pool selling OF last night in this
city is . poor commentary upon the
judgment OF our buyers.