The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-09-09
PORTLAND VICTORIUS.
Particulars of the Sculler's Race at Hall
fax.

Yesterday dispatches gave in brief the results Of
the scullers' regatta in which Conley, Portland
boy, took first prize, although he is recorded as
from Halifax. The Herads special gives the fol-
lowing particulars of the race: Everybody was
eager to see the professional scullers' race, for
which there were six starters, who drew into posi-
tion with George III. HoSmer of Boston on the eX
IRENE west, near the shore; Warren Smith Of Hall
fax Conley of Portland, MeInerney of Lowell and
Hamm of Halifax on Hosmet's left, their stations
extending outward in the order given smith was
said to have regained his old form, and by lew Oh
his old admirers expec ed to 'make all the ny
ers fly" but he was sadly deficient in staying quail
ties, and disappointed even himself Hamm and
Coniey looked to be trained to perfection, and
rowed in excellent form.
A gun was fired to start the scullers, and the six
pairs of souls pulled through the water di-
rectly the smoke appeared. Driscoll went off at
cracking pace. putting ON the speed of Plaisted
he few. and was very soon leading all the others.
Hamm had not exerted himself, however. and
knew, thought he knew just how far to let Dris-
coll go. He closely watched the race between
Hosmer, Smith and Conley, who were well in to-
ward the shore, and kept as nearly level with them
as possible. McInerney was evidently making lit
tie or no effort and it evident that he was saw
ing himself for the consolation race, soon to follow
Driscoll led the lot quarter of mile, but, imme-
diately af passing the tannery located at that dis
lance from the starting line, Hamm put little ex-
ira power into his work, increased his stroke, and
very soon level with Driscon. Conley was also
doing good work, and soon he drew away from War
rem Smith, who was leading Hosmer slightly. At
the half-mle post Hamm was in advance by a short
length and Driscoll and Conley were level, with
Smith excellent third and Hosmer well upon
Smith. A quarter of mile farther on Conley had
taken the second place, and Driscoll and Smith
were nearly even. Passing Aliens wharf, three
quarters of a mile from the starting point, Hosmer
put forth his reserve power, and at tbs four-mile
house. about mile from the starting boats, he had
drawn up on Smith, amid the shouts of thousands
of spectators on the basin brink. Hamm was still
leading the lot. AT mile and quarter Conley
was second, Hosnrer third and Driscoll and Smith
not far apart An eighth of mile farther along,
Hosmer opened out with one of his much admired
dashss for advantage, and made very quick pas
sage TO his turning stake.
AS Hamm approached the stake his starboard
rowlock spread and his scull worked out, causing
him to lose several strokes, and swinging him
around to the wrong side of his stake. Conley and
Hosmer reached their buoys together, and Conley |
hesitated moment, and only moment, to see
what Hamm's trouble This gave Hosmer a |
slight advantage, and he turned quickly and well.
and length ahead, going very fast, when Con
ley squared away. DTiscoll dropped several lengths
astern of smith just before the stake was reached,
and he was in the fourth posid n when headed |
down the BASIN Smith was making good face home
ward before Hamm had readusted his rowlock and |
made all haste widen the distance between him
self and his successor in the affections OF the Halifax
Rowing Association. Hamm started in pursuit di- |
rectly and between an eighth and quarter OF a
mile from the turning buoys, abreast of Dris-
coll easing little in his work for few seconds.
Hamm next made Smith object of attack, and |
when mile and three-quarters had been rowed he
was closing rapidly on Warren Off the four-mile |
house Smith was only short length in 'front.' and |
Hamm at once put in effective work and sent his /
rival to the rear Meanwhile Conley and HOsmer
were engaged in a most exciting struggle Hosmer |
was length ahead at a mile and lhree-quarters, |
ana again Conley tried by squirt after spurt to get
even with him. Hosmer responded gamely every |
time and rowed hard until he fully realized that 1
he could keep the pace up only little while longer
AT two miles Conley made still another effort |
man TO the front and took a lead OF four open
lengths. Thereafter Hosmer's efforts were directed
to keeping second place and getting second money.
Opposite Mt. st. Vincent three-quarters OF mile /
from the finish Hamm had taken decided lead |
over Smith and rowing hard and fast, with the
hope of getting with Hosmer. The Boston
scuer rowed easily for time, apparently resting
for the final effort, and at two and onehaf miles,
he was fully prepared for the home favorlte, who
was only three lengths behind. Hamm came on
with a rush and Conley waited to encourage him.
but Hosmer was ready for battle, and they had
struggle to the end of the course. Conley crossed
the line about six lengths ahead in 2lm 4es Hos
mer following in 22m. 5s., two lengths in front OF
Hamm. Smith was fourth Driscon fifth, and Nc |
Inerney padded home behind them.
Smith appeared badly used up and very much DIS
comtited; SO much that he did not start IN the
race The first mile was made in en- |!
/ 5s. and the turning boats were reached In lOm
from starting. The course, however, was may
wards longer than three miles, and not exactly
the same course rowed by the four cared crews the
day before