The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-06-01

to Long Beach and Kennedy kept the stern Of
his boat on line with the steamers bow.
Hanan followed Kennedy for short dis
tauce, but soon discovered his mistake, and
headed for his turning boat. Kennedy's error
of judgment was very serious one, as Han
Ian had secured lead of ten lengths on him
Before John was again headed for his stake
boat Hanlan had finished one mile and quar-
ter, as well as the distance could be judged, In
I'm. 5ls. The pace at which the men had
been rowing early in the race told on them in
the fifth quarter, which was made in slow
time when compared with the time of the ear
lier quarters. With the slower pace and poor
steering of the men, the distance from the
mile point to the turning stake was rowed In
not less than 3m. 50s. Hanlan reached the
stake boat with lead OF twelve lengths. He
made the turn very slowly, and when he had
squared away for the return trip had been gone
from the starting line just On. 80 34s Hanlan
started for the line of finishing with stroke
OF 26 to the minute, but he increased the pace
soon afterwards. Kennedy's stroke fell off af-
tor three-quarters of mile had been rowed
less than 80 for full minute, and his general
ufChdSc Wdo cubkt oA vps Ahp AaSO tAOAu INC
stake boat TO the finish line was procession,
Kennedy merely rowing to make the contes
as much race as possible.
When the referees boat was heading to-
wards Lynn and Kennedy was rowing his
boas in the same direction Mr.. Davis, his
judge, was about to signal with his handker
chief when John Davis, who represented Han
lap ohiaotad IN anx int and the port
land man desisted. This was about the only
incident that occurred on the referees boat
and was the only question of difference be.
tween the judges. Hanlan continued to row
steadily to the end. OFF his boat house he
eased up and shook his hand at some of his
friends, then continued his course. He was
warmly applauded as he passed along the
beach and toward the finish he quickened his
pace. The entire distance was covered by
Hanlan in 10 minutes and seconds aud Ken
nedy crossed the line in 10 minutes and 80
seconds.
After both men had crossed the line they
drew toward one another and simultaneously
extended and grasped hands, Kennedy con-
graduating Hanlan on his good rowing while
Hanlan said something complimentary OF his
late competitor. The crowd on shore wit
messed the meeting and loudly applauded this
gentlemanly termination Of the event.
ITO tbs victor belongs the laurels" said the
ancients. ITO the victor belongs the spoils"
cry the polititions but to the sicter certainly
belongs the applause. and the appreciation for it
is everywhere accorded him. Mr.. Hanlan
won, Mr.. Hanlan was eheered, Mr.. Hanlan
was called on for a speech. So woulu it have
been with his competitor had he won. But
now Hanlan had won fairly and squarely and
aided another leaf to his laurel crown OF con-
quest and it was therefore no wonder that he
was followed from his boat to the hotel by
throng of admirers, who only resisted carrying
him upon their shoulders because they feared
thai he might prove too great weight upon q
sold seat, although light one on o sliding
seat When he reached the Hotel Pines he was
almost carried up the broad stairway leading TO
the versnds, and in answer to the demand Of
the enthusiastic crowd no delivered short,
neat and well worded address, which
would doubtless have been more effective had
it not been frequently interrupted.
Mr.. Ha nlan showed that he can talk as well
as row. He thanked the gentlemen present
and others who had sustained him. He was
glad that he had been able to sustain the
standard of American Craftsmanship in Europe.
He was willing whenever asked by bis Cana
dian neigbbors or his United States friends to
uphold the honor OF America. He was happy
to say that he had rowed this day against
good man and thorough gen teman. This
taJ tth
cuding, owing to interruption OF applause,
he said 81 am awfLlly tired. / can never
think of this time but with pleasure. You
have been kind to me always and all can say
Is that Edward Hanlan will always do the best
he can to deserve your friendship"
no the Associated Press.l
Boston, May 31.-The match race for single
sculls between Edward Hanlsn, of Toronto,
and John A. Kennedy, OF Portland, Me-, for
$500 side, occurred this afternoon at Point
OF Pines, distance three miles with turn. A
smart rain inst previous to the race, which was
feared would make rough water and pre-
vent the race. had the opposite effect, and
when the men were called out a smoother
course was rarely seen on lake or river. The
slight lead, which he KEEP during the frs
mile, HARLAN, however, keeping Kennedy we'll
up TO his work. It was a pretty race for that
distance. There were fears OF foul and indica-
tions that both men were going out Of the
course, aud Hauau was apparently the first TO
discover this and thereby gained several
lengths BY this time Hanlan had headed
Kennedy and turned the stake boat four or Eve
lengths in advance. After the first mile Ham,
Ian evidently had the race In bis own hands,
and after turning the stake boat occasionally
reduced bis stroke to minimum and rowed at
his ease, while Kennedy kept nearly the same
stroke throughout the ruce.
The official time was:-Hanlon, 10 04; Ken
nedy, 1852, showing by computation that
Hanlan won by about twenty lengths.
About 2500 people witnessed the race. AS
tie men came from tho water Hanlan was
greeted with hearty cheers and appeared as
though returning from practice spin rather
than from match race. Kennedy's reception
was less enthusiastic.
After the race, when Hanlan had donned .
walking suit, he was followed by the crowd to
The Hotel Pines, whore he has made his head.
quarters, and upon reaching the balcony was
loudly cheered and called upon to speak. He
said be had upheld the record Of honest oars
men and Of America at home and abroad, and
was again ready to uphold it. The oarsman he
had rowed against to-day was perfect gentle
man and 1t was the hardest race he had ever
rowed.
Kennedy was seen at his room at the conclu-
sion of the race, and being asked II he expect
ed to win, said his defeat was unexpected. He
further said :-"When l left the boat house
after row ing four Or FIVE strokes, found some-
thing the trouble with my sliding seat, which
prevented me from rowing more than three
quarters of full stroke. rowed an eighth Of
mile out of my course, but, notwithstanding
this. consider Hanlau the better man, and
had all my conditions been favorable he would
still have b1atan mn althaunI, ha vuould havA