Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-10-26
TEEMER THE WINNER,
A Magnificent Race on the Hudson
Yesterday.
HanIan Fairly Beaten by Teemsr
Which He Acknowledges.

ALBANY, N. Y, October 24-Probably
10000 persons witnessed the single scull
race for 81 900 q side at Pleasure Island
this afternoon between Edward Hanlan, of
Toronto. and John Teemer, of McKees.
port, Pa.
The weather and water were nearly per.
feet There was q three foot freshst in
the river, however, which rendered it hard
work for the Oarsmsn going to the stake
boat. The race was three miles with q
turn. In the betting
HASLAS WAS A HOT FAyoRITE
and many private wagers laid q. 500 to
$50. In the pools just before the start the
Canadian sold first choice at $50 to $25,
and $50 even after Teemer had won the toss
for the choice Of position. Teemsr select.
ed the inside position, which was quite an
advantage. At 4:3O the men were order
ed on. by Referee James F. Ormand,
Of Boston. At seven minutes before
Eve the word was given. Both men
werein fine condition. Hanlan got trias
the beat of the start, rowing Sc to Teemer's
"a strokes to a minute. An eighth Of o
mile from the start Hanlan had the nose
Of his boat to the front, but was glancing
nervously over at his rival is though he
feared him.
THE RACE SOON DECIDED.
The race was decided before the scullers
had gone one-half mile. Soon after leav-
ing the quarter mile point Teemer, by
grand work, drew up on his rival and took
the lead, which he never after
wards surrendered. Three-fourths Of
q mile from the start Hsnlan
was an open length astern and was lashing
the wash. Teemer increased his lead to
the stake-boat, which ne reached three or
four lengths in advance He turned
in 1872 Is and Hanlan eleven
seconds later. Hsplsn struck the buoy
lightly in turning and gave up the contest.
Teemer rowed leisurely home. stopping
twice while opposite the island to throw
kisses to the spectators ard to dip up water
from the RIVER with his hands. de was
wildly cheered as he passed the
Hanlan rowed down about fifteen
minutes later He acknowledged that he
was lairly beaten By q better aud had no
excuse to make. The official time is
2I:l3. A few minutes after Hsudlan had
retired to his quarters an ASsociated Press
called to SEQ him and pro-
pounded this question:
HAYLAY QUESTIONED.
"Mr. Hsnlau, what do you think ofMr.
Teemer nowR'
Hanlan was bending over placing
an elastic on his magnifi.
Gently formed leg, and, looking up,
betrayed signs Of unusual emotion, as he
said: II am glad TO be defeated by q man
like Teemer, but don't like the idea Of
falling out OF my boat"
What would have been the result had
you steered ta.ely%
Opinions and results differ" he re.
plied. II think could have won on the
home stretch"
Teemer in response to repeated calls
the TUof of his boat house and
said:
Gentlemen, I rowed this race
to win and have done co.
I shall epdeavor 10 do likewise hereaf.
ter. That is all have to say" A very
large amount Of money passed hands on
the race and Pittsburgers who were here
in full force 90 home with their pockets
well lined
Hanlau's shell, when it fouled the stake
boat, pps.t. and the oarsmsn was thrown
into the water. He was secured by the
people on the judges boat, who righted il
and placed Hanlan in it. Halan then
rowed down to the finishing point. Han.
Ian says the collision with the stake boat
was caused by the stroug current.