Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-21
COURTNEY IN HIS GLORY.
WITH CONLEY'S AID HE WINS
THE DOUBLE SCULL RACE.


THE DOUBLE SCULL RACE.
Gaudaur and HOsmer Sell Two to One as
Favorites in the POols-An Previous
Records Eclipsed-Hanlan and Lee
Challenge the winners for 1000.
ALBANY, n. Y, Aug. 20.-Between TO-
900 and 1000 persons witnessed the dou-
bic scull race between Courtney and Con-
ley and Gaudaur and Hosmer at Pleasure
island this afternoon. The pool sellers on
the island found great difficulty in getting
offers, 10 TO being bid on Gsudaur and
Hosmer early IN the afternoon. As the
hour for the contest approached, how
ever, the pools went OF more
brIskly at 10 TO 3, Boston men puV
ting up all their money on Gaudaur
and his mate. The Union Springs oars
man was q great fayorite with the specta-
tors. and nothing but his unhappy record
prevented bis friends from venturing their
money on him. The race was announced
for four O'Clock. but at that hour the ebo
tide ran so swiftly as to place racing out
OF the question.
READY FOR THE START.
At $3.50 O'Clock twas nearly slack tide,
and the men got into their boats. Gaudaur
aud Hosmer were the first 10 take water.
and they rOWed TO the starting point
amid the silence of the onlookers. A few
minutes later Courtney and COnley
pushed off from their boat house, and
were greeted with loud and long con-
tinued applause. Courtney won the
choice OF positions, and took the inside
course. At 6 O'Clock both crews took
their places at the starting point The
SKY at that hour was overcast and a
brisk breeze was blowing, but the water
was in good condition. At 500 O'Clock
the word was given and the contestants
started away, Gaudaur and Hosmer get
ting of first.
COURTNEY GOING TO THE FRONT.
Both crews pulled about thirty strokes
10 the minute. but Gaudaur and HOsmer
seemed to pull a cleaner and more nm
ished stroke. Before 100 feet had been
passed COurtney's tremendous strength
was felt At twice that distance his boat
was One-Qusrter Of a length ahead, the
stroke having been increased 10 forty-twO,
which was maintained to the end. After
passing Island Park, Gaudaur and Hos
mer put in their best efforts and almost
evened up. but at the upper end Of the
island Courtney and Conley had put clear
water between them and their competi-
tors. At the stake boat there was trouble
which threatened to turn the race into a
disaster.
FoULING THE STAKE BOAT.
Both crews sought to make short turns,
but they had no. calculated the strength
of the tide, and were borne against the
stake boat. Courtney and COuley made
bad foul. and those who could not gee the
cause of the accident set up shout that
the Union Springs oarsman was at his old
tricks. There was a derisive cry of "WhO
sawed the boat p but before its echoes
had died out the Oarsmen got their oars
into the water again and sped on. eau
daur and HOsmer f0uled their stake boat,
but only slightly. Gaudaur and H0smer
now bent 10 their work, but Courtney had
a companion in his boat to keep his cour-
age up. and he did not lose his head. He
constantly looked behind him to see that
nothing was between him and the goal.
HIS OLD COURAGE RECLAIMED.
All the time his long arms kept up their
wonderful strain Of the oars, and the boat
seemed to fairly lift its bow from the
water and go ahead in leaps. Conley
gave efficient aid, and fully kept his end
NO." All along the hOmestretch there
were several lengths of clear water be-
tween the boats. Gaudaur and HOsmer
made plucky struggle for a stern chase,
and when they We're a quarter Of a mile
from the finish they spurted for all that
was in them. They closed up the lead
from five lengths to three lengths, but
Courtney and COnley would let them
come no nearer, and this distance WIS
preserved until the line was crossed.
When it was seen that the brave squirt of
the defeated Oarsmen would avail nothing
a mighty cheer went up from the thou
sands on the island for Courtney, who
had at length regained his laurels and
justified the confidence OF his friends. The
opposite bank responded, and the cheers
were carried along TO those who crowded
the hill tops beyond,
PHENOMENAL TINE.
1t is safe TO say that Courtney never be-
fore had such reception, and the excel
lent work of COnleY was almost overlook
ed in the greater glory OF the other. The
time, considering the tide and mishap at
the stake boat, was phenomenal, beating
all previous records by generous mar
gin. 1t was announced by the official
timekeeper as IL minutes and 57l4 sec
onds. Immediately after the race eau
daur and Hosmer entered a protest claim
Sng that the boat OF Courtney and Conley
had been assisted around the stake boat
bY the occupant OF the latter. Mai.
Frances, OF Troy, who acted as referee
and was rowed over the course In n six
would not entertain the protest, and
awarded the race 20 Courtney and Conley.
His decision was universally cheered.
HANLAN AND LEE AROUSED.
NEW YORK. Aug. 20.-Hanlan and Lee
to-day issued challenge TO the winners
OF the double-scull match between Court
ney and COnley, and HOsmer and eau
daur for three mile race for 81. 600 a side
and the double-scull championship of the
world, the time and place TO be mutually
agreed upon.
WINNING SAILS.
FORTRESS MONROE, VA, Aug. 20.-The
sloop Diamond and catboat Grace Of Nor
folk won the sailing race to-day. The
rowing races have been postponed until
Tomorrow on account OF rough water.
THE CoLUMBIA's ROW OVER TIKI COURSE.
The wind subsidized at sunset, and the
Columbia's second eight rowed over the
course in the presence OF 1900 spectators.
The regatta ball opened At O'Clock. The
pavilion was handsomely festOoned with
fiags and evergreens, and 300 couples We're
present when dancing began. 1t was a
most brilliant affair. Races are set for II
O'Clock tomorrow morning.