Evening star., 1884-07-29
TIE POTOMAC REGATTA.
Preparations for the Races Next
Thuruday.
THE CREws AND SCCLLRRS PRACTICING NOTES FROM
THE BOAT HoUsEs-TEE vIsITING oARsNES, &C.

THE CREWS AND SCCLLERS PRACTICING NOTES FROM
THE BOAT HoUsRs-TEE vIsIrING oAKsxKs, &c.
The Potomac river regatta takes place Thursday
afternoon. and its near approach has occastoned
considerable interest aud excitement among boat
Ing men notwithstanding drilling rain. nearly
ali the racing crews were out prsctcing last even
ing, as Well as number OF scrub crews who always
90 heavy work at such times, and great many in
terested persons from the various club houses, In
pleasure boats, eager to get a near view of the
crews as they rowed over the course.
A collision occurred about quarter of a mile be-
low Easby's point between the AnalOstOn junior
four and the Columbia light weights. which Great ed
quite sensation at the boathouses until it was
learned that there were no serious consequences.
The boats came together bow on, and some OF the
men narrowly escaped serious injury. Fortunately
no one was hurt, and neither boat was damaged TO
any extent.
The Potomac light weights were not out last
evening, as Warden and Wilmington were still
that the crew vii. practice this evening.
The Elizabeth crew, Of Norfolk. are uuartered at
the eotomAc house They were the objects OF a
good deal of Interest as they took practice pull
over ths course Everybody wanted 10 see the
crew that 50 narrowly escaped victory at Nor
folk They do not travel In style. but row very
there" stroke. They do not use their backs their
slides as much as the home crews but they are a
sturdy set o. men, capable OF running their stroke
up to fortyfour and forty six and Keeping II there
They average about 14S pounds They have new
boat ana are confident OF SUCCESS.
The Norfolk gymnasium zig crew will arrive to-
morrow morning, and Will be the guests OF the
Columbia club. This crew il new one from
new club but the men have proved themselves
Oarsnen and wifi undoubtedly IN axe good show
1nS IN Thursday race. They won handy at the
Norfolk regatta. on the 4th OF July, and subse-
quentiy repeated the victory.
The Pennsylvania gig crew and Statzell, the sim
gle sculer, arrived this morning. Tie Pennsylva-
mia boys are the holders OF the Palmer cup, and
Will fight hard TO win it second time Tie crew
have always been noted for their graceful
rowing.
Munford, of New Orleans, was out in his single
splendid work, but recently he has not appeared
much in public. He and Statzell Will probably make
a close race
1hetwo Potomac scullers who Will start-Kearney
and Slnithson, are comparatively unknown guam
titles. particularly the latter, and there is no tell
Ing what they can 60.
Betting has already commenced, but no very
heavy wagerS have been made as yet. The Coum-
bias feel certain Of their share OF victories and have
made number OF bets that they will win three out
OF the i've races In which they are entered. They
also show Willingness TO back their crews In all
the races.
There is comparatively little betting on the SEN
Tor four-oared race, as il is conceded that three
crews more evenly matchsd never came together
day. and will be desperate struggle from start to
finish. II is the first on the program, and all
the men VIII be fresh and Oh even terms The way
In which the other races Will go depends a good
Geal upon the result of this Ii the Columbias
win II without very severe punishment their
cu;tuCeS are very gcou ior the gig and eight The
EntC1uaCS think If they beat the CollImbiaS in
the four they have coed chance or capturing the
eight, provided the Columbia big four row in the
gis race What the COlunbisS viii do In the gig
race is not Known. They may put TWO OF the big
four IN the gig and two from the bow end OF the
eight. il deemed advisable. The Potomac crew is
tine lghtest OF the senior tours, but the men pos
SeSo UNUSUAL power.
The Junior iour-oared race IS q mystery. The
Knowing ones give The to either the Ariels or
AnalOstaDS- The former have gained many friends
since II became known that they average $50
pounds The COluInu!..S have always sent out fine
junior crews, and. although by rowing the eight at
Philadelphia they Lost four juniors, they have lots
or good ohes lett. and they may count the Junior
1our as one Of the three Races they;tre to win The
AreiS VIII arrive from Baltimore this afternoon.
The eight-Oare1 race viii be the Closing event
with only the Columbas and POtOmacs as contest
ants. 1t has finally become known. almost to
certainty, who Will compose the Potomac crew.
Besides the senior four, McRae, Baker, Ryan and
Mckinney, the seats Will be occupied by NOrdZy
CornWell, Doxon and SnaliwOOd. with he ;rney as
substitute. The crew Is light one, but 1.-the and
powerful. with plenty Of pluck to row the ColQln-
bias game race from start to finish.
The men who are entered In the light weight
race Will Oe weighed Tomorrow eveDin in the pres
ence OF committee representing the three local
cluOS, and only those within the required limit will
be allowed To row. Brewster, the stroke OF the
Columbia crew, has been hard at work reducing
himself and has just about fallen within the limit.