Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-10-26
TEEMER AND HANLAN.
Defeat of the Canadian Oarsman by the
Pennsylvania.


By Telegraph
ALBANY. October 24th.-Probably 10000
persons witnessed the single scull race for
$1,000 q side at Pleasure Island this after
noon between Edward Hanlan and John
H. Teemer, of McKeesport, Pa. The
weather and water were nearly perfect.
There was three-fOot freshet i'll the river
however, which rendered it hard work for
the oarsman in going to the stakeboat. The
race was three miles with turn. In the
betting Hanan was hot favorite, and
many private wagers were laid at odds of
800 to 500 and $50 on him. In the pools
sold on the island just before the start
Hanlan sold first choice al $50 to $50 and
$50 even, after Teemer had won the toss for
position. Teemer selected the inside posi-
ton, which was a considerable advantage
At 40 the men were ordered out BY the
referee. James F. Osmond, of Boston, and
seven minutes before ) the word was given
Both men were in fine condition. Hanlan
got q trife the best of the start, rowing
Sc to Teemer's 81 strokes to a minute
An eighth of a mile from the start
Hanlm had the nose of his boat to the
front, but he was glancing neryously over
at his rival as though he feared him The
race was decided before the scullers had
gone half mile. Soon after leaving the
quarter-mile point, Teener, by grand work
drew upon his rival and took the lead
which he never afterward surrendered
Three-quarters Of mile from the start
Hanlan was an open length astern of
Teemer, and was taking his wash Teemer
increased his lead to the stakeboat, which
lie reached three or four lengths in advance
He turned in 1882 1-5 and Hanlan IL sec
onds later. Hanlan struck the buoy lightly
in turning and gave up the contest. Teemer
rowed leisurely home, stopping twice OPP
posite the island to throw kisses to the
spectators and dip up water from the river
with his hands. He was wildly cheered as
he passed the island. Hanlan rowed down
fifteen minutes later. He acknowledged
that he was fairly beaten bya better man,
and bad no excuse to make. The official
time was 21:l3.
\ few minutes after Hanlan had repaired
to his quarters he was asked; What do
you think of Teemer now ?"
Hanian, looking up, betrayed signs of
unusual emotion as he said 3" am glad
10 be defeated by a man like Teemer, but |
don't ike the idea of falling out of my
boat
What would have been the result had
you steered safely?"
Opinions and results differ. he replied.
think | could have won on the home
stretch"
Teemer, in response to repeated calls,
mounted the roof of his boathouse and
said Gentlemen, | rowed the race to
WIN and have done so. | shall endeaYor
to Go likewise hereafter. That is all have
to say now"
a very large amount of money was won
and lost on the race, and the Pittsburgers,
who were here in full force. 20 home hilari-
Gus and with their pockets well lined.
Hanlan's shell when it fouled the stake
boat upset, and the oarsmau was thrown
into the wafer. He was rescued by people
in the judges boat, who fighted the shell
and replaced Hanlan in it. Hanlan then
rowed down to the finishing point Han
Ian says the collision with the stakeboat
was caused by the strong current.