St. Paul daily globe., 1885-08-30
MINNETONKA SPORTS.
The Farraguts, Watson and Stone the
Winners in the Boat Races.
Exciting Games of Lawn Tennis at
the Lafayette Court.

Nature was generous in her contribution
to the success of yesterdays aquatic sports
at the Beach. A gentle and cool breeze
was blowing, but scarcely strong enough to
perceptibly ruffle the placid surface of the
lake. The o'clock train brought out six
coach loads of people, principally from st.
Paul, which, in addition to those who had
preceded them, made vast thrOng. Every
body seemed in excellent spirits and ex-
Uberant. The number OF the
fair sex, admirers OF the young
athletes who were to participate,
was conspicuous and beautiful feature of
the event. And they were enthusiastic and
especially emphatic in their demonstrations
and expressions of preference. 1t was easy
to note who were favOriteS. There was
comparatively little talk regarding the
grand fOuT-Oared race, which should, under
ordinary circumstances, have attracted un-
bounded attention and comment as
well. However. all seemed to be wrapped
up in the singles. Norman Wright had
hundreds of hackers. He was
a prime favorite in his class,
although he was to row against ii. w.
Stone, the Minneapolis champion of the
LuTlineS, and DR.. W. +. Fowler of the
celebrated FarTagut crew of Chicago. Still,
Stone had confident and sanguine hackers,
and large sum of money hinged ON the
race.
The junior single was an event which
challenged the attention of the younger
people, particularly the amateur sports and
their ladies. In this Hal Watson was a
favorite among the Minneapolis people, but
st. Paul people felt positive w. IL. Lightner
could Outpull any one in his class.
They backed up their faith with
greenbacllS, too, in good round sums.
THE FIRST RACE.
The starters in the four cared boats were
as follows:
Minnesotas (St. PauD No. IL. ]. O'Leary,
stroke; I. d. O'Brien, No. 8; r. W. Parker,
No. 2; A. McLaren, bow.
Minnesota (St- PAUL. No. FL. Bigelow,
stroke; 4. DriscoIl, No. 8; Fl. Foster, No. 2;
Norman Wright, bow.
Farraguts, Chicago-C. A. Plummer, stroke;
G.. b. Jennison, No. 8; II. G. Avery, No. 2;
W. F. Fowler, bow.
Stillwater-T. Scully, stroke; ]. Brennan,
No. 3; ". Donovan, No. 2; ]. J. McGrath,
bow.
The Excelsior crew did not-start.
J. j. Parker officiated as referee, and the
Judges were II. ID. Russell and William II.
Hindman, while Mel II. Eddy and T. 3.
Myers served as timekeepers. The Mime
haha boat did duty as press boat, while
the decks of the Belle were crowded by
anxious and interested spectators.
Promptly at o'clock the boats were
manned, and the crews pulled out into the
lake short distance, returning to the start
and taking positions ten minutes later.
Only two minutes were lost in getting
started.
Minnesota No. took water about
a stroke in the lead, the others
starting at the same time. Down to the
turning buoy it was an exciting race be-
tween Minnesota No. 2 (the Norman Wright
crew. aud the famous Farraguts. They
struggled side by side and kept about even
stroke, and they turned about on even
terms, the A1inneSOtaS turning quickest.
The Saltwater crew was several boat
lengths in the rear and worked a more
rapid stroke than any other crew, but it was
not able to close the gap. However, it was
the Saltwater crew which made the prettiest
and quickest turn, almost coming up even
with Minnesota No. 1. But the latter
spurted and pulled away. Again it was
an exciting contest between No. and the
FarTaguts for the finish. The FarragutS,
when about quarter OF mile on the re-
turn, made brilliant squirt, leading tne
No. crew so far that it was manl1eStIy
their race. The betting was two to one on
the Chicago oarsmen. with few takers; and
those who placed their money on the Far
raguts were not deceived. The finish was
made with the Farraguts just one second In
tine lead. Time, 1880.
After the race one of the Chicago boys
incidentally remarked to an acquaintance,
Had we been pushed we would have made
much better time, but we are satisfied.
This is not the crew which has won so
many races. Billings is not with US, and