Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-30
THE GREAT BOAT RACE.
One Hundred Thousand People
viii Be Present to See
HaNLaN AND KENNEDY ROW TO-DAY,
No "Tips" for the Sporting fratefnitv-Ihe
Race to be SQuareIY Rowed Ae- .
cording to the Respective
Merits of the Men.


greatest aquatic event in all probability that
was ever rowed in the world, and which is
to take place over the new course at the
Point of Pines at 5 o'clock tomorrow be-
tween Edward Hanlan of Toronto, Canada,
and John A. Kennedy of Portland, Maine,
for s., 500 side, are being vigorously push.
ed BY Mansger Thayer of the Point OF
Pines and the representatives OF both men
in this city. The course has been surveyed
and staked off, and will be, as far as it is
possible, roped off to prevent interference
on the part of any OF the multitude OF
small boats which are sure to infest the
Locality OF the Race.
Notwithstanding all these precautions, it
is feared that among the more peryerse
classes will be found many who, unmind-
full of the great importance OF the contest,
the large amount of money pending upon
the result, and the oft expressed desire OF
both oarsmen that they may be accorded
an unObstructed course, will tind no other
water so suited to their desires as that upon
which the race is to be rowed. This opinion,
which is. in a measure general, IS formed
mainly upon experience with tins class OF
the community at the annual Fourth OIL
July regatta upon the Charles river, where
il requires a strong police force in small
crafts, the police-boat Protector anu the
referees launch to
Keep Them OFT the Course.
However, they may not prove so untract-
able upon this occasion. They certainly
would not if they could possibly realize
how confident if accorded a clear course to
do it on, Kennedy is that his tYo or three
years passed in obscurity has lifted him to
defeat the Canadian, or with what unbound
ed feelings of grateful and unpretentlouss
pride Hanlan will remove from his head
the jaunty little white racing cap he is to
wear upon This occasion as his boat crosses
the line in advance at the finish amid the
cheers of the nearly 100000 spectators
which il is estimated will witness the con-
test.
HanIau will Row the Rsce
in his new Ruddick boat, with which he is
very much pleased. Should an accident
befall her before the hour for calling the
contest he will use the new boat built by
the same builder for George Lee, and in
order that she may be in readihess for use
at any moment, Harlan has rigged her
identical with his own. This part OF his
work he accomplished on last "Wednesday,
and while performing it he entertained a
couple OF newspaper men and some friends
lIUul lIllo " hAiV ShSocSN ii WIN NeA'AA
OF substituting
The Meany slides for Pair OF Davis,
which he cast aside, one Of the newspaper
men remarked jocularly that he (Hanlan)
was prejudiCed against the little Portlander
and his patents, at which he replied,
laughingly:
"Oh, no; on the contrary, think every
one OF his devices good, but | don't think
the metal in the slides which have ust
thrown aside sufficiently hard enough to
stand the strain they will have to undergo.
am not one bit prejudiced against Davis,
only think that on this occasion | am
rowing both Davis and Kennedy. | have
written TO that effect to the Turf, Field and
Farm, and have requested them, if it is
possible for them to do so, TO get ME some
one to aid me
As sDaYis II Aiding Kennedy"
And if they don't find the man" re.
marked George Lee. "he will row the Da.
Wis rig entire, including Davis himself in
the boat
And, with a laugh. the champion adj
ded, beat Kennedy at that.
What will you do should Kennedy de-
feat you was asked.
DO" with a smile as if he didn't think
there was possibility Of such al ending
TO tO.morrow's s race. Do Why,l should
work harder than ever yet have in order
to return The compliment on another occa-
sion"
The Interest
in the race is most widespread in its char.
acter and advices received here from sport
ing men at distance point to large gath.
ering of this ubiquitous class at the Point
of Pines tomorrow. Toronto, the home OF
the champion, will have large representa-.
ton, as will Montreal, st. John, Halifax
and other provincial cities. Portland will
be almost depopulated, as Kennedy and
Davis are held in great esteem by all classes
in the Forest City, and Washington, Ken
ncdy's new home, and where he has made
hosts Of friends during his brief sojOura,
will be largely represented. Thousands of
sporting men and others interested in first
class events of this nature are expected to
be present from New York, Pittsburgh,
Philadelphia, Baltimore, Buffalo, Albany,
Troy and other large cities. In many OF
the
Suburban Towns
and cities every kind OF amusement origin
ally set down for the days observance has
been either postponed or given up alto
gether, so great is the desire of the people
generally 10 witness this great event, and
Lowell, where Hanlan has been in train
ing, Lawrence, Lynn, Salem, Marblehead,
Gloucester, Worcester, Providence, Spring
field and other New England cities will
have large representations. The number
Of people resident in Boston that propose
witnessing the race is beyond estimation,
ard the multitude from all points that
will gather at the beach shore on Wedne,-
day is variOusly estimated at from 50,
to 100000. OF this number fully 60 per
cent. will be within the Point OF Pines en-
closure, either on foot or in carriages.
TO the public explains itself:
In the interest OF fair field and no fayorS,
the undersigned would respectfully ask
that captains of steamers, tugs, yachts and
other crafts come to anchor we'll outside the
course. The race is 10 take place near the
shore. and in shoal water. and it will be
impossible for deep water tugs TO follow
the race.
A large amount OF money is pending on
the result OF this contest, and II is only
equitable that the interests OF the great
majority of those present should not be
interiered with by the few. The race was
brought to the Point of Pines, il being un-
derStood that public sentiment OF the peo-
pie would guarantee fair play and no in
reference from boats or steamers.
1t will be impossible for Us TO acquit our
selves as the public desire, should steamers
and tugs follow the race, though they be
remote from shore. The swell caused by
such boats would make the water unfit
for rowing along the shore, and either OF
rs would be liable TO be swamped on ou-
return from the turning buoy.
This result We do not want, and we are
prcSuming too much when We state that
the large gathering who are to be present
at the race, also do not desire to see such
an ending.
Our request is based in all fairness. L is
our desire that nothing should occur to
mar, even in the slightest degree, g success
ful termination OF our contest. We have
both been through very severe course of
trsining, ana desire that che race be de-
cded upon its merits. With the conf
dence that the public viii see the justice
OF our request. and grsNs the same,
L l.