Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-03-31

WHAT THE DISTRICT oARsMEN ARE DoING-THA
HANLAN-KENNRpY MATCH ETC

WHAT THE DISTRICT oARsMES ARE DoING-THB
HANLAN-KENNEDY MATCH, ETC.
As the spring opens the members OF the different
boat clubs are beginning to manifest an active
interest In the coming boating season, and the
prospects are that It will prove the iveltest that
has yet been seen here. To be sure the weather
has been such as to allow OF but little rowing but
as soon as the warmer weather sets in the river
VIII De dotted every pleasant afternoon with
pleasure boats and shells. The presence Of Hanlan
and Kennedy here Will do great deal towards
opening the season earlier than usual They win
be an attraction which will draw men over to the
river to see them row, for there are no better oars
given genuine boom to boating, and the active
members OF the clubs appreciate IT.
THE POTOMAC REGATTA
VIII DE the event upon which the interest OF the
season will center. The opening regatta last year
was a deci1ed success In every particular, and
greatly encouraged those who were interested in
1t in the hope that it would be repeated annually,
and that the Potomac regatta would prove to be
as well known as any aquatic event in the coun-
Try. The " EVENING STAR" cup was presented to
the boating element or Washington as nucleus
for this annual regatta 1t was rOwed for last
year by crews from the local boat clubs only, but
this year ii WIFI be open to all crews eligible to
row under the national association OF amateur
oarsmen. It Is now In the possession OF the Co
lumbla boat club, and they ready to fight for
1t again against all corners. This cup, however
did not make the regatta last year nor viii It this
year. IL Is handsome trophy, which can be held
by the club winning IT until the next season, and
must be Towed for annually. Crews from abroad
VIII not come here TO row hard race for the sake
OF having their names inscribed upon it. When
men Win a race they want TO have a memento of
the event which becomes their personal prop
erty.
HINT TO PUBLIC SPIRITED CITIZENS.
This fact answers the question which was so
often asked before last year, "Why Washington
crews always go some place else to row their
races7" Last year, however, number OF public
spirited citizens offered handsome individual
prizes for the winners 81 the races and It is hoped
by the boating men that their example will be
followed at an early date, and the success OF the
coming regatta insured. Washington offers I'M
usual advantages for boating. and the course on
the Potomac Is now recognized everywhere as one
here has grown wonderfully OF late years and
those who assist in promoting the sport earn the
good VIII OF no inconsderable portion OF the peo-
pie OF The city. Looked at from a business point
OF view the firm who would contribute the prize or
prizes for any one would not regret 1t, for
they would get wonderful amount OF adver-
The name of Boteler, for instance, is endeared to
every lover of boating here, for he the first to
come forward last year with a liberal contribu-
ton Tor race between our home CLUBS, and others
soon followed his example Several prominent
citizens after the regatta expressed a desire to
assist In the next similar event, and they now
nave an opportunity to show their good Will. One
gentleman In particular, whose son was in one of
the winning crews spoke of his intention to lend
helplng hand this year. The boat clubs them
selves cannot afford to offer the necessary prizes
as they are under great expense at the time OF a
regatta, and IN fact, during the whole season.
Whether the regatta therefore Will attract crews
from other cities, and prove a great success or
not, depends entirely upon the liberaIity OF few
puDl1c-Spirfted citizens.
WHAT Is NEEDED TO MAKE THE COMING REGATTA A
SUCCESS.
10 make this years regatta complete there
should be at least four races, viz: senior fours,
Junior fourS, senior singles and Junior Singles
The individual medals, which are the most ap-
propriate and desirable prizes should cost not less
than SO apiece. amounting to $3.50. and In addi-
ton there should be a stand OF colors for the
winning club IN the two four cared races, making
a total OF $500 A very interesting race In addi-
Ion might be arranged for junior single scullers OF
the District. The date OF the regatta will be fixed
by the joint committee or the home clubs. and it
is hopei that 1t will be possible to fix upon date
earlier than last year. The most desirable time,
perhaps. would be Immediately after the national
amateur regatta, which Will be held this
year at Newark, N. j., on the 9TH Of August Ii it
should be decided to hold our races say one week
after the close OF that regatta. crews which would
take part in the races there would need but little
induceInent to come over here and enter the con-
tests III Is almost too soon to make any predtc-
lions OF the work to be done by our local clubs
THE CoLUMBIAs
now hold the title Of champions OF the Potomac,
and this year they are very determined to con-
tinue to hold 1t. Their senior crew Of last year
will doubtless be but little changed, II any, II,
however, 1t shall be found necessary to make a
change they have abundant material from which
TO draw.
THE Porom4cs
are Snarting under their defeat of last year. and
Will do everything In their power to retrieve their
former reputation. They realized the necessity of
introducing new blood into their club, and with
that object in view they abolished their Initiation
q an ri fha
of young fellows, from whom great things are ex-
pected. Among the more promising OF their new men
may be mentioned Louis Hull, captain OF the Yale
eight OF last year; Brown, captain OF a former
Cornell University crew; McRae, OF the Bureau of
Engraving ana Printing, who held the champion
ship OF the XIII Won Kull club for number of
years; ana Pickett and NOreliu5 It Is more than
probable that Il ere will be race between eight
CARED crews from the Potomac and Columbia boat
e eii, ehher before or after the regatta. The
latter club has ordered an eght-oared SHE'LL and
tue former think they have as good a one as was
ever built.
THE ANALosTANS
have not taken very active interest In boating
for the past few years. but have begun to waken
up and Will doubtless follow the example of the
Potomacs, and reduce their initiation fee at their
next monthly meeting.
HANLAN'S HEADQUARTERS
while he IS here are at their boat house. and his
presence there has enlivened the boys somewhat
They have some fine material in their club, which
WAS hot brought OUT last year, out Which they Will
doubtless use TO advantage this year.
The Coumbas VIII take part in the national
amateur regatta, and perhaps the PotOmacs Will
DE represented. The former club Will have Ellis
Ward to train them, but they Will not obtain his
services until some time in July.
HANLAN AND KENNEDY
The PotomacS are negotiating with John Ken
nedy to look after them for the season, after his
race with Hanlan on the 3Oth OF May next That
race is anticipated with great interest all over the
country. Kennedy Is but little known compared
with his rival, but Hanlan knows him and speaks
or him In the highest terms. Kennedy'S out
spoken desire TO prevent this race from becoming
Dig gambling contest has won him lots OF friends
He simply wants to have a chance to row Hanlan
1alr ana square race without laying himself
open 70 charge or hippodroming in case he should
be beaten; He warns the public in advance not to
De m1sled by predictions based upon little or no
judgment. Both inch are now practicing regularly
HapianS second boat has arrived and he is now
well equipped.
THE NEWARK REGATTA.
Mckinney, OF the Potomacs, Will participate In
the amateur single scul race at the Newark, N j.
regatta on the 30th Of May. He has MADE splendid
record here, and his friends hope he will give a
good account OF himself on this occasion when he
Will meet some OF the best amateur sculers In the
country. The race will be rowed In heats. which
Is rather disadvantage, for he may meet the
winner In the first and thus be prevented from
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