The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-01-21
HOW HE WON.
"nsn Beach. Hanan's Conquerer, Tells
How He Did It.


How He Did It.
The recent exploit of Mr.. W lillian Beach.
leaves no doubt that he ia the handiest man
IN tne world with the SOULS The ease with
winch he outrowed his opponent, the sup
posed lnvinciole Ned Hanlan, shows that in
form, stroke, and muscular development,
adapted to sculling, he has no equal
Althoagh an Australian by virtue of resi-
dence, Beach was born in Surrey. England,
In 1871, and removed with his parents Ia
new south Wales in 1854. He was brought
up 10 MS fathers trade, and, while toiling
nKe young Vulcan in the smithy, uncon-
scaously developed that magnificent ply
sique winch has since brought him world
WIGS olstlnction When about twenty-three
years OF age, Beach commenced rowing on
the liawarra Lakes against local eom-
Petitors, and from the outset kept winning
until gradually handicapped out of all
races. Following are his chief aquatic per-
forinanceS while in Australia.
December, 1880 Won Decides handicap,
Woolloomooloo Bay
January, lSSl-Second Pyrmont Regatta, WOE
by Pearce
January, 1sG1-Second National Regatta, won
by D. MDonald
February, lSs1-Beat N Nponald, Para
malta river
March, 1sS1-Beat George Solomons
May, lSS1-Beat Charles Reynolds.
October, lSs2-Second Punch trophy, won by
e. G. Laycock.
December, lSS2-Beat T. Clifford, Purramatta
river.
January, 1ss3-National Regatta, swamped,
| won by Messenger.
| Ma-Hh, 1SS3-Nowhere, Grafton Regatta, won
| Stl ~ Donald.
March, 1SSs-Won woolleomooloo Bay Re-
gatta prize.
December 7-Won James Hunts trophy, Par
ramatta river.
April . 1SS3-Beaten by E Trickett, cham
pionship first time).
April L, 1SS3-Beat L. Trickett, champion
| ship.
April II, 1sS3-Beat E. Trickett, champion
ship.
April 1s 1851 Beat E Trickett champion
ship.
August 10, 1SS4-Beat f. Hanlan, champion.
ship world.
March II, Iss5-Beat II. Clifford, champion
ship world.
March II, IsS5-Beat E. Hanlan, champion
ship world.
December 10, 18S5-Beat N Matterson
November 26, 1SS7-Beat L. Hanlan, cham
pionship world
Mr.. Beach's system of training includes a
run of two or three miles before breakfast,
a walk Of six or seven miles afterwards,
and pull over the course. After dinner
comes another two-mile walk and second
pull over tho course, during which he rows
himself right out, eases off, and then pulls
| again. A long walk concludes the day
A man under such physical strain, even
though he be giant, must often feel the
failure of his strength to his will, and, pow
erful though he be, it is not surprising that
| Mr.. Beach candidly states that during his
| training, previous to meeting Edward Han
| Ian the second time for the worlds cham
pionship, his trainer bought for him w ar
ner's safe cure, and lie says: II was agree
ably astonished at the great benefit which
| followed it's use." While in training he
finds this the best possible aid to com
mand of all his natural powers, because it
does not first goad and afterwards weaken
the system, but acts in perfect harmony
| with natures laws.
| Mr.. Beach's experience is confirmed by
the experience of many thousands of ath-
| letes all over the world. Under the great
| physical strain they break down and die
prematurely, because they have not been
able to keep disease away from their kidneys
| and liver, whence most diseases originate.
| Mr.. Beach recognizes this necessity, and
has sagacity enough to use the only scien-
tific specific for that purpose. He has not
| only the prestige of victory, but the pres
tige Of true scientific method of train
ing and keeping up his wonderful phys
ical condition. If he did not voluntari-
| ly give up the championship, it would no
doubt be a long time before it was wrested
| from him.