The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-07-26
THE PoRTLANDER WINS
Conley Takes the First Prize
the Calais Regatta
COMING IN FOUR LENGTHS AHEAE
Teemer Second. Gaudaur Third,
Hamm Fourth, Ten Eyck Fifth.

CALAIS, July "a large amount OF money
changed hands in the st. Croix valley today,
and in an almost entirely unexpected way.
Last evening the betting on the final heat in
the regatta was very brisk, Teemers hackers
and admirers giving odds at and to on
him for the first place against the field. Gau-
daur was great favorite for the second place
at even money, with CoDleY, Ten Eyck and
Hamm being about equally backed for third
position. The result today proved great sur
prise to almost every one, and to Teemer IS
pecially. But few strangers arrived in town
on the excursion trains and boats, and the at
tendance at the race was no larger than yestef-
day. At O'Clock the water was comparative
~ smooth, and the referees boat steamed over
the course, ordered the stake boats placed in
position. and then signaled the oarsmen to fall
into position. The tide at this time was about
half an hour on the ebb, and q three miles an
hour surface current was running down the
river. The wind was blowing u miles an
hour in The same direction with the tide, thus
helping the oarsmen wonderfully on tho first
stretch, and being greatly detrimental to them
on the finish
The men drew up into line in the following
order, from the Canadian shore: Conley, eau
daur, Hamm, Lee, Ten Eyck and Teemer.
When the start was given, Teemer took the
hrst water, and moved up to the front, pulling
80 strokes to the minute: At the first quarter
of mile, Teemer had nearly length the
lead over all, with Ten Eyck second and eau
dsur third. Conley, whose position was con.
sldered the poorest, was behind them ALL but
pushing them hard. Teemer had two open
lengths at the half.mile point, with Gaudaur
second, Hamm third, L9e fourth, Ten Eyck
fifth, and Conley sixth. Coney was consider
ed out OF the race by great made, and not
good for anything better than fourth place by
any one The men had all been pulling very
nard up to this time, and at the three-quarters
of mile Lse was compelled to slow IN. tho
fast pace telling on him badly. Here Lee
dropped to the rear, and finding himself left
out turned his boat and pulled back to the
starting point.
Conley kept on the English shore through
out the hrst mile, pulling in SLACK water with
no current Co aid him, but on reaching the
mile point where the river takes sudden turn
toward the English side, he pulled into the
current and Immediately increased his speed
being also aided by the strong current. Teemer
now haa lead OF three lengths over Gaudsur
with Ten Eyck and Hsmm in the same posi-
tions as before. Conley commenced to Green
up and at quarter of a mile from the turn
was ahead OF Ten Eyck and Hamm and AL
most abreast of Gaudaur. He gradually pulled
ahead Of Gsadaur and gaining on Teemer
turned his buoy scarcely more than a length
behind him. He then pulled back again on
the Canadian side OF the river, Tsemer and the
others being all out in the stream. Here Com
ley showed thorough knowledge of the
course, his position being almost free of the
strong current which ran down 10 mid stream,
and he rapidly pulled to the front having a
good five lengths lead over Teemsr at the Sec
ond mile with his opponents all laboring hard
against the wind and current. Further good
Judgment was shown By Conley in crossing the
river to the American side where strong ed
dies were favorable to him, and from this
point he hal comparatively easy time.
Teemer, although showing signs of fatigue
spurted when about three-quarters OF a mile
from the finish but only gained one length on
Conlsy, VINO was rowing very freely aud show
ing but little WEAKNESS and who maintained
ms Lead with great ease, pulling a few fast
STROKES and then easing up again to his old
pace Gaudanr was unable to keep ahead of
Hamm and presently the latter started up and
pulled close beside Gaudaur locking oars
with him. Both were compelled to stop but
Gaudaur succeeded in pulling away first and
worked back to his old lead, which he in
creased to three lengths at the finish, The being
an equal distance behind Teemer.
The order in crossing the line vas Conley
first, Teemer second, Gaudaur third, Hamn
fourth. Ten Eyck fifth, with about three
lengths between the second, third and fourth
men.
Conley was called up to the refersss boat
ind was given three rousing cheers Teemer
also pulled over to the boat in a very bad
humor and wanted Conley to pull him again.
saying, II can beat yoa right now on this
course for any money you may name" Conlev
asked him If he had not beaten him fairly and
Teemer acknowledged that he had. 'fWell.
I'm satisfied, them" said Conley. who then
pulled down the stream to his boat house.
Gaudapr and Hamm each claimed fonl on
the other but Hamm's claim was disallowsd by
the referee.
The lime on the first mile and a ha If was as
fast as was ever made, being but minutes and
seconds "a
The consolation race was started half an
hour after conclusion of the final heat. six
men drew out into line at the signal from the
referee, several not appearing. Positions were
taken In the following order: Hosmer, Lee,
Hamm, Mccormick, Riley and Ten Eyck
numbering from the Canadian shore as before
Hosmer took first water and slid into first
place, pulling AZ strokes, and Riley followed
him sharply at the same pace. gradually gain.
Ing on him and at 100 yards from the start ran
ahead of him despite Hosmer's struggle to
keep up with him. Riley's victory was how
ever, short lived, he striking buoy after row.
ing quarter of mile and upset his boat
turning bottom up. He regained his boat and
was rescued by the police boat. Ten Eyck
Eyck then commenced to quicken his
pace rapidly, passing him at the half
mile point and holding strong
lead throughout the race until near the finish
when Hosmer dropped out disguised after be-
ing passed BY Ten Eyck and pulled back to
the stake.
Hamm's heavy work in the final heat told
on him now, and Lee finally worked ahead of
him, and pushed slowly up toward Ten Eyck.
who finished hardly an open length anead Of
him; Lee second, Hamm third, and McCor-
a lex fourth.
The prizes were $50 to frat. $40 to second,
$25 to third.
The races today were both finely contested,
and were well worth witnessing. Had it not
been for the rough water and strong wind ex-
eellent time would doubtless have been made.
Teemer and most of the oarsmen leave on the
night train, and the remainder will start on
morning train, with the exception of Conley.
who takes Mondays steamer for Portland.
The regatta has proved financial failure to
the promoters, who were under tremendous
expense, and were patrOnized very lightly
POLITICAL.
Gov ST. John Accepts the Nomination of
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