New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-07-05
COLLEGE BOYS AT THE OAR.
THE PENNSYLVANIA CREW WINNERS.

CLOSE AND EXCITING CONTEST on LAKE GEORGE
WESLEYAN SECOND PRINCETON THIRD, AND
BowDOIN LAsr-coRSELLs MISFORTUNE.
LAKE GEORGE. N. Y, July 4.-The lnter-CoIiegl-
ate race is over and those who witnessed IL TINS al
ternoon we're treated to one of the finest aquatic
contests that ever occurred in this countryA' t'oo
o'clock, when the crews were preparing 10 eO "
the start, a wind suddenly arose ana reIeree Oal-
field announced posiponeniehV y,
race Within fifteen minutes the VIM uieu
away. and the crews were ordered to
row Rowdoin and Cornell were soon at
the line but the race was delayed over three-qnar-
tors of an honr on account of the delay of the other
crevvs. The air was very chilly, aud the oarsmen
who were prompt experienced considerable discom-
fort waiting for their opponents. The officers OF
the race were: Henry G. Garfield, referee J;
judges and time-keepers-J. F. Eust1s, for Yves
leyan Samuel Lloyd, for Princeton; Clemens
Jones' for the University of Pennsylvania; DAVIS
Michael. for Bowdoin and c. S. Francis, for Cor
nell. Judge at the finishWilliam Benedict OF
Troy.
1t was not until o'clock that the boats drew
into line. Princeton made false start and was
called back by the referee AT the send-of Cornell
took the water first and within dozen strokes had
a lead of half length. followed by Bowdoln
Princeton. University of Pennsylvania and Yves
vantage thus secured by Cornell was
gradually increased. until at the eighth OF
a mile there was clear water between their shell
and that of Princeton who, by gallant squirt. had
passed Bowdoin. The strokes Of the several crews
during the first minute were Princeton, SO;
Bowdon 45; University of Pennsylvania, SO !;
Wesleyan, 45 and Cornell, As. At the quarter Cor
nell was still in the van, with lengths lead :;
BowdoIn second trife in front of Wesleyan. The
Princeton crew was compelled to accept fourth
place at this point.
The half-mile buoy was reached in 2:45, with
Cornell still leading The Wesleyans here slightly
increased their stroke and secured second position
not over half length behind the leaders,
The University of Pennsylvania crew, rowing clos
to the west shore and pulling IN magnlncent FORM
obtained Third place. while BovdOln suddenly
weakening and going 10 pieces brought mp the rear
The steering of tho Bowdoin men was very poor.
nosshv OwlnQ 10 the fact that one side of the boat
was much stronger than the other, and the referee
frequently warned them back to their own water.
Three-quarters of mile from the start the lthaca
she'll was still in front, with the NcseYan close at
hand. Princeton was not quarter of length IN
the rear, followed on almost equal terms by the
Il was apparent 10 all the spectators shortly
after the hree-quarters OF mile
had been rowed thai something was the matter
i'm the Cornell boat. 1t was discovered that No. 3
was completely used up and hardly possessed sufi-
cient strength 20 take lis oar CUT of the water The
pulling well within themselves but the inability OF
their comrade to keep up TO his Work soon re-
suited in The crew falling 10 Ihe rear
The white flag was passed IN G:37 with FTncet0ns
shell half length III front OF the Wesleyan The
latter crew about the same distance IN ADVANCE
OF their nearest neIghbOrs, the Pennsy lVanlans
Rowdon was fourth but wild steering soon gave the
Maine boys the last position, which they kept 10
the finish. The difference between the hrst and
last crews not great 10 permit one To pre-
diet at this point who would he the winner.
On the referees steamer II was dIf1lcut matter 10
determine who was the leader quarter OF mile
from the finish. but 1t was thought that Princeton
held the place by few feet, with the Wesleyans
second the University of Penusy lVanla third, Cor
nell fourth and BowdOin fifth.
The last quarter of a mile was marked by gallant
efforts part of all the crews and the excite
ment both the shore and on the four OF hve
steamers following the boats became intense, and
found expression IN cheers and .hurrahs. Several
steamers crowded in between the referees boat and
tae Wesleyan and University of Pennsylvania
ere VS. at the finish, and they were entirety snut
out from the view of the newspaper representa-
tves. AT about one-elghth OF mile from me me
The University of Pennsylvania men astonished
everybody with their burst of speed rapidly clos
ing up with and passing the Wesleyans, who III the
meantime had passed the Prncetons, and crossing
the finish winners Of the race by two lengths .
1t was i'm osslble To take the time of the hrst
crew. as the Signal of the Judge at the hnish could
not he by the me-keeper 1t was about
minutes, 20 seconds. The time OF the other
crews was as follows Wesleyan. 9:4O; Princeton,
9:53 Cornell $3.50 Bowdon, 1857.
q. G. Howell, stroke 81 Pr arei iSln'ea
when the finish line was crossed, and was
carried a NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. state IN roWDoat 10
the shore and subsequently, 10 MS quarters al INC
Fort William Henry hotel
The University OF Pennsylvania was the only col
eee presented Ill the eight-o'Ted race, owing 70
the failure OF Columbia to keep tie agreement made
10 DO here. The Penns ylvdnia boy, had walk
over The time made Was min. 20 sec.
The present ZION OF the prizes by Referee Garfield
to tbe winners took place thus evening at Crosby
side IN he presence Oh large crowd Oh enthusiastic
ccllegians. residents and summer guests.
Tie success OF to-day Will doubtless result IN the
rees abl shneDt of the Intercollegiate Rowing Asso-
cIaIlOn'