The St. Johns herald. (St. Johns, Apache County, Arizona Territory [Ariz.]) 1885-1903, 1888-02-23
HOW HE WON.
William Beach, Hanlan's ConqueroR,
Tells How He Did it

The recent exploit of Mr.. William
Beach, leaves no doubt that he is the
handiest man in the world with the
sculs. The ease with which he outrowed
his opponent, the supposed invincible
Ned Hanlan, shows that in form. stroke,
and muscular development, adapted TO
sculing, he has no equal.
Although an Australian by virtue OF
residence, Beach was born in Surrey,
England, in 1851, and removed with his
parents to New South Wales in 1854. He
was brought up to his fathers trade,
and, while toiling like young Vulcan in
the smithy, unconsciously developed that
magnificent physique which has since
brought him worldwide distinction.
When about twentythree years of age,
Beach commenced rowing on the Hia-
warra Lakes against local competitors,
and from the outset kept winning until
gradually handicapped out of all r&ces.
Following are his chief aquatic perform
ances while in Australia:
December, Isso-won Decides handisap, wou.-
!oonOoloo Bay.
January, IsS1-Second Pyrmont Regatta, Won by
Pearce.
January 1SSI-Second National Regatta, By
February, lss1-Bsat y. Mcdonald, Parram4s:a
river
March. 1ssI-Beat George S1lomous.
May, ISsl-Beat CHARLES Reynoi
October, lSS2-Seeond Punch trophy, won By Z.
December, IsS2-BeatT. Clifford, Psrranattl rivec.
January. Institutional Regatta, swampeG, Won ~
Messenger.
March lSSS-Nowhere, Grafton Regatta, won b.
D. TDonald.
March, lSS3-won wOoIoOmooIoo Bay R.gat:.
prize.
December 7-.won James Era.'s trophy, rarra-
April ?, lSss-Beaten By 3 Trickctt, cham. ics-
ship first time.)
April II, IsS3-Beat E Trick-te, championship
April II, 1SS3-Beat f. Ticket, CHAMPIONSHIP.
April u, ISS4-Beat F. Trickett, cham iolshi.
August &c, 1sS4-Beat E H.nlan, cham- ions5ip
world
March II, 1ss5-Beat T. Clifford, championship
world
March 81, IsS5-Beat L. Hanlan, championship
world
December 10, 1sS5--Beat N Matterson.
November 70, 1ss7-Beat L. Hanian, cEanFion-
ship world.
Mr.. Beach's system of training inclGdes
O run of two or three miles before breTE--
fast, a walk of six or seven miles after
wards, and pull over the course. After
dinner comes another two mile walk and
a second pull over the 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 a giant, must often
feel the failure OF mis- strength to his will,
and, powerful though he be, it is not
surprising that Mr.. Beach candidly states
that during his training, previous to
meeting Edward Hanlan the second
time for the worlds championship, his
trainer bought for him Warmers safe
cure and he says: 81 was agreeably
astonished at the great benefit which
followed its use." While in training he
finds this the best possible aid to COM
mand Of all his natural powers, because
it docs 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
athletes 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 recog-
nizes this necessity, and has sagacity
enough to use the only scientific specific
for that purpose. He has not only the
prestige of victory, but the prestige of I.
true scientific method of training and
keeping up his wonderful physical COLI
dition. II he did not voluntarily give up
the championship, it would no doubt be
long time before it was wrested from
him.