The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-26
IIANLhN DEFEATED.
John II. Termer Wins the Race
at Pleasant Island.

ALBANY, Oct. 24-Probably 10000
PERSONS witnt sscd the single scull race
for $ 900 aside ut Pleasure island this
afternoon between Edward Hanlan of
Toronto, and John III. Teemer of McKccs
port, Ia. The weather and water were
nearly perfect. There was three foot
frcshet in the river, however which ren r
dercd ii hard work for the oarsmcn going
to the state boat The race was for three
miles With turn. In the betting lIanlan
was II hot fnvoriie and many private wag
crs were laid al odds of 800 To 800 and
$50 on him. In tine pools sold on the is,
hand lust before the start Ilanlan sold first
choice NJ $50 to SEQ and $50 even after
Teemor had won the loss for position.
Tcemcr selected the inside position which
was considerable advantage AT 4;3o
the men were ordered out by the referee
James Il. Ormand of Boston AT seven
minutes before five, words was given.
Both men were in fine condition, lIanlan
got Il triile the best start, rowing SO to
Tecmcrs "a strokes to II minute An
eight of n mile from the start, uanlan
had the nose OF his boat to the front, but
was glancing nervously oyer II! his rival
as though he feared him. The race was
decided before the sculers had gone half
Il mile. Soon after leaving the quarter
mile point, Teemcr by grand work, drew
mp on his rival, and took the head, which
he never afterwards surrendered. Three
quarters of II mile from the start IIanlan
was an open length astcrn Of Tccmcr and
was taking his wash. Teemcr increased
his lead 10 the stake boat, which he
reached three or four lengths in advance
He turned in l;32 10 and lIunlon L
seconds later. lianlon struck the buoy
lightly in turning and gave up the cons
test, Tcemer rowed leisurcly home stop
ping twice while opposite the Island to
throw kisses to the spectators and dip mp
water from the river with his hands. He
was widely cheeied rs hc passed the Is
land. Hanlan rowed down fifteen min
u,es later. He acknowledged that he was
fairly beaten by a better man. and has
no EXCUSE to make. The official time
was 21:13. A few minutes after llanan
had repaired to his quarters the associat>
ed press reporter called to see him and
propound questions;
Mr. lInnlon, what do You think Of
.ccmer now
llanlon, looking up, betrayed signs of
universal emotion us he said: Il AIN glad
10 be defeated by II man like Teemer,
but don't Ike the idea of falling out of
my boat
What would have been the result had
you stecrcd safeyf'
"Dpinions and results differ. he repil
ed II think | could have won an lhc
home stretch.
Trcmer, in response to repeated calls
mounted the roof of his boat house and
said: "Gcnllemen | rowod this race to
win and have done SO. | shall cndcavor
to do likewise hereafter. That is all |
have to say"
very large amount of money was
WuG and lost on the race, and the PitiS>
hur,.crs, who We're here in full force. 90
home hilarious and with their pockets
wei! lined.
llanian's shell when it foulcd with the
stake boat. upset and the oarsnan was
thrown into the water. He was rescued
lay HE people on the Judges boat. who
ri%hrd it and replaced Ilanlan in it
lI"ulau lhpn rowcd down la the finishing
point, llanlan says the collision wilh
tie state boat was caused by strong
current.