National Republican., 1883-10-11
THE COLUMBIAS WIN.
Result Of the FOur-0arcd Race on the River
Yesterday.
rhe Question OF Superiority sCttiod-In-
terest shown in the Contest,

At tho September regatta tho Columbia
Boat club felt great regret at not being able
to participate in the senior four-oared race for
thoy were satisfied that their crew would
mako an excellent showing, and then, too,
they wanted to meet tho crew Of the
Potomfcs in that race. Owing to the non
arriv o. their boat they were obliged TO
RENT in spectators Of race which they felt
th y Iuld have won, and as tho Potomacs
were tho victors challenge was sent to the
inn ,rs, which resulted in tho race of yoster-
u. which was, perhaps, the finest ever rowcd
here.
No contest on tho Potomac has excited more
interest than this race between tho Columbias
and the Potomacs, and tho crowd that wit
messed il exceeded in numbers that which was
in attendance during q large portion of the
last regatta The boat houses of both clubs
were crowded with ladies, who were as active
partisans as the members themselves. Tho
upper course was the one selected, the start
being made from q point near the up river
landing of tho Coumbias and extending down
the Virginia side of tho three sisters through
the Aquoduct bridge, with the finish opposite
the Potomac boat house.
The judges at the finish were Mr.. Tresc Oft
for the Potomacs, Mr. w. A. Smith for the
Columbias, and Mr.. Richard Pairo, of tho
Analostan, dropped the flag.
Shortly after 4 o'clock the tug Fannie M.
Gilbert having on board tho referee, Mr.. w.
A. McKenny; Mr.. A. Gait, the timer Austin
Herr, Samuel Wheatley, ii. l.. Gibson, Crop
10y, few representatives of all the boat
clubs, and representatives of the daily press,
steamed from the Potomac boat house to the
point of starting.
Both crews were found to be in position,
but some little delay was made on account of
the drifting of the starting boats. This mat
ter was soon adjusted, and tho start was
made. Both crews were closely watching the
referee, and as the word "go" was given tho
oars splashed into tho water and the boats
sprang along the course. The Potomacs took
the water first and darted away with q forty
eight stroke, the Columbas pulling ut forty
two. The slight advantage gained by tho
Potomacs by taking the water first was soon
overcome by the Columbias, who pulled with
steady, sweeping stroke, which soon
brought them oven with their an
tagonists and then enabled them
to slowly creep ahead. The advantage thus
gained was maintained throughout the entire
race, bringing them in winners by about q
length aud a half, In ON. 20 lbs The
Potomacs kept up their quick stroke during
the entire race, but it was jerky and uneven,
while the Columbias pulled in beautiful
form, their movements being machine-like in
The Potomacs cheered wildly at the start
and lost ground on that account, bnt they
made splendid squirt just before reaching
the bridge, which they maintained to the
finish. Their time was 9m. 27s.
AS the crews appeared this side of the
bridge the crowds upon the shore sent up
cheer after cheer, and when tho result was
known the widest excitement prevailed at
the Columbia boat house. Ellis Ward, the
trainer of the Columbias, as he stepped from
his boat, in which no had watched the race
was seized by the enthusiastic Columbias and
carried on their shoulders TO the boat house,
where he was warmly congratulated by the
large number present.
As the winning crew, which consisted of
Mute, stroke; Kintner No. 3; Condrup, No.
g and Wade how, rowed back to their boat
house they wyre greeted with tho widest ap-
plause, the ladies waving their handkerchief.
parasols, and gloves, and clappng their little
hands witha much enthusiasm as their male
escorts.
AS the Potomac crew-Frazer stroke, Baker
No. 3, Ryan No. 2, and Mckinney bow, pulled
in they were warmly applauded for the splen-
did effort they had made and sympathized
with that they were not successful.
The prizes, which will consist of four gold
medals, to cost $25 each, for tho members of
the winning crew, and banner to its club,
the total cost to be not more than $3.50, will
not be awarded for some weeks yet, as their
manufacture will require considerable time.
This race seems to settle the superiority of
the four-oared crew, and its result was a
matter of surprise to great number. The
Potomac crew had the prestige of their sue
cess in the last regatta, and they, as we'll as
their friends, were thoroughly confident of
success. The Columbias, while believing that
their crew would win,were chary of boasting,
and although ready to accept bets, were not
seeking them greatly.
In the matter of bots it is believed that
more money changed hands after this race
than any that has over taken place On the
Potomac, the total amount of money wagered
being estimated at $4,000.
ONO happy Columbian said that he had won
five hats and $75, and young government
clerk showed o roll of bills aggregating over
500 as the result of his shrewdness in placing
his money. On the other hand. there wore
many long faces worn by those whose over
confidence had induced them to risk more
than they could afford, and ono young man
said he would have to hypothecate his salary
for the next three months in order to get