Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-08-03
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HANLAN AGAIN WINNER
Hosmer ana Lee Outrowed on OswegO
River.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, July 26.-The Hanlan-
Iosmer-Lee race at Fulton, this af-
ternoon, was witnessed by from 1000
to 5000 people. The course was three
quarters of a mile, with turn, rowed
over twice. The race was called for A
o'clock and rowed al o. Hermann Mitchels
of the Columbia boat crow, was chosen ref
cree. The judges were For Hanlan, Cur
ry g. Chase of Syracuse, for Lee, E. w.
Mitchell Of Elmira for Hosmer, Harry Sill
verton Of Boston. The positions were: Lee
first, Hosmcr second, Hanlan thru. There
was very little betting, it being conceded that
Hanlan was u sure winner. A few even bets
on the result were made between Hosmer and
Lee. The oarsmen started at $3.50. All took
the water together, lIanlan and Lee pulling
"a and Hosmer 80 strokes minute. Wretch
ed press accommodations made it impossible
to keep an accurate account of the race. The
trio kept even for the first half mile. Han
Ian then drew ahead, Hosmer having trifle
the best of Lee. Hanlan turned the stake in
six minutes, and Hosmer ten seconds later.
Lee was five seconds behind. Back to the
start Hanlan drew 100 feet to the front OF
Hosmer and Lee, between whom was fine
~ lIOnl lhc
start Ilanlan slowed up aud the
others gained on him. Hanlan turn.
cd the starting point four lengths ahead
of his competitions in minutes and "a Sec
onds, llOsmer and Lee turning together.
After turning llanan stopped and took u
drink of water from his hand. Again he
started, llanan two lengths the best of Hos
mer aud Lee. The three went in the same
osition to the quarter when Hanlan crossed
to Lees water, where he rowed to the
turning stake. Lee and Hosmer kept
up fine struggle all the way up. Hanlan
turned the stake in IA minutes and so Sec
onds. Lee who had gone to the fore was 10
seconds later Uosmer was two seconds
behind. Hanlan spurtcd after all had turn I
ed and gaining good lead settled 10 %
strokes. Uosmer shortly after turning squirt |
ed and was soon alongside Lee. Both pulled |
fine RACIAL the way back, and about a
quarter mile from the flush both drew up to
Hanan. The three were side and side |
for short distance, when llanlon by |
few strong strokes opened the lead several
lengths on llosmer, who was II length ahead
of Lee. When few rods from the finish |
llanlan quckened his stroke and crossed the :
line winner, with llosmcr length and half 1
ahead of Lee The time was Hanlan, 10 |
minutes, 40 seconds; lIosmer, 10 minutes and |
so seconds; Lee, 10 minutes and
oil seconds. llanley OF Oswego pull |
ed outside the three aud was not bad |
fourth. The water was smooth as glass |
all the afternoon, there being only a very |
faint breeze. Many are of the opinion that
it was not II full three-mile race, with the |
three turns, and the time indicated this |
Courtney was not present at the race. Nego |
tlations are pending for regatta on Oneida |
Lake early in September. Courtney has ac-
cepted and Lee and Hosmer have agreed to |
be present Amateurs Larman, Dabine,tc, |
Henley, Sexton and Drumm will row. Han
Ian, Lee aud Hosmer left for ST. Paul this |
evening. llaulan signifed again his inten- |
ton to row in the Watkins regatta.
Hanan and Lee had row to-day over the |
division of stakes iu,lhc race. Hanlan call |
ed Lee liar.