, 1889-06-30
COLLEGE BOAT RACING.

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considered more glory and a greater honor
than to be valedictorian and spout one's wis
dom before a crowd of friends and alumni.
This year the Yale and Harvard crews VIII
meet on June 2s at New London on the
Thames. Both crews have been In strict
training for some time past
Is training pleasurei
Welt try 1t yourselves and find out that
1t Is only by interchangeable energy and vigil
lance that allows no detail to pass unnoticed,
however slight, and by steady grinding and
perseverance that they are able to mako q
creditable showing. But they are willing to
sacrifice all personal pleasure for the sake OF
one short fifteen or twenty minutes rowing
provided the prestige OF their alma mater
shall be sustained How proud that young
giant must feel after a hard earned victory
to have some fairy like figure run to him
flushed with excitement and joy, throw her
arms around his neck, and cry:
81 knew you would win, you old dear"
"Yale always wins,n or Harvard always
wins" as the case may be.
The girls are stanch, loyal supporters Of
their college %colors, be it crimson or blue.
III DAY OF TILE RACE.
On the day of the race crowds and crowds
Of mothers, brothers, friends, sy~npathizers,
alumni and tudents flock to the scene of nc
ton. Special trains are run, packed almost
beyond endurance. But every one Is happy
in anticipation All, but there will be many
a disappointed one by night Many a youth
of sporting proclivities will look In vain for
the huge wad of bills he wagered so con-
ldently-and, last of all, him of that dis
appointed college whose colors nave been
lowered to their bitterest foe. At the scene
OF action everything is gay and attractive.
Trains If carQ n fnfla 1nnn limo fha rfyar Thee
are nothing more than open freight cars with
temporary seats and gayly decorated with
flowers and flags. Money is plenty every
where, and so are the cries:
Even money on Harvard"
"Bet you 9 to o on Yalei"
"Put up your stuff"
People turn to see who It Is that stands
ready to back his crew 30 eagerly. Here and
there one sees a group of animated students,
full of expectancy, frantically waving their
money In the air, hoping to catch the eye Of
some youthful sport.
Hello, Charley, what odds are you givingT"
Two friends of different colleges have met.
"Give you 8 to Q, but you're throwing
away your money II you take me up"
That's all right, old man; we're going to
show you a few things about rowing. III
a k SEQ to $40"
"Ta, tai"
SoueBe Doys are always confident
HERE THEY comet"
Ali here come the crews, fine muscular
giants, every one n perfect specimen of ply
steal manhood See how proudly they walk
to their boats. What beautiful shells they
row mi What can be more exquisite, with
their delicate curves, their sharp prows, per.
feet finish, and light airy beautyi They are
80 narrow that the oarsmen are obliged to
part their hair in the middle to avoid cap
sizing and to keep the shell perfectly trim;
so 1t Is said. 81 wonder If 1t is truein says a
young and pretty miss to her escort.
"Of course" says he, with mock gravity.
Then they laugh at the same old moss grown
Joke that is sure to be heard at every boat
race. The cheering commences. On all sides
are heard the "iRahl 'RahI 'RahI Yaler
Rah 'Rahl 'Rahi Harva-r-dr Some
times Princeton's sky rocket yell Is heard,
"'Rahl 'Rahl 'Rahi tiger-siss-boom-ahr
They are not entered In the race, but they
are standing for one of the colleges. Colum.
bia, with her "Rahr 'Rahi 'Rahl Column.
b-i-a" is there. Every mar tries to outshout
his neighbor. The gentler sex wave their
handkerchief and flags, the noise is deafening,
the confusion indescribable. The men are In
the boats. Now they are ready.
Ready anf Give wayP'
"THEY oFFIn
They are Off Wasn't that a fine starti
"'Rahl 'Rah, siss-boom. 'RahI tiger-Yale-
iRahl Ali Harvard" So they keep 1t up,
shout after shout. The prows of the she'll
cut through the waters with a swish; the
oarsmen bend to their oars and pull with a
strong, steady stroke. How evenly matched
they arei "Rahl Rahln Some undergradu-
ate who has been yielding to the persuasive
force of mellow old King Corn takes it upon
himself to outhoot the multitude. He keeps up
his inoessant '"Rahl 'Rahi" Anumber of min.
utes have passed; the boats nave turned the
stake; they are on the homestretch. Tug
boats and little teamers follow in their wake,
so as not to disturb their course. yale
leadsl" Harvard leadsi" bursts from a
thousand Threats. The cry comes down the
banks of the river and is caught up and re-
shouted by thousands of excited men. Yes.
one boat leads.
The rear crew is rowing a strong, steady
stroke, and is slowly o~verhauling the leaders
Can she catch her before they nave finished
these last 100 yardsl On they come like the
wind.
Whistles screech.
The shouting is terrific.
Hats go up in the air.
Flags are waved frantically.
Every one Is seemingly crazy with excite
ment.
How slowly that rear boat movesp
"Wnl it never catch the leaderf"
"How that leading crew is tagged outln
These EXPLANATIONS are heard on all sides.
But the men are straining every muscle, the
gap Is closing up.
pEFEAri vIcToRYI
What's that ccmmotioni What mean:
that cry Of dismay from the crowdi Blasted
hopes, empty pockets, tears and curses-yes,
curses sometimes-of disappointed ones. No.
3 Of the leading boat has broken an oar,
over he goes, the oars are mixed, theprogress
OF the boat is retarded, and where victory
seemed so certain defeat is Inevitable.
The rear boat shoots across the line a win.
nhr by u scant half length, but a winner
nevertheless. Bedlam is let loose. There is q
rush for the winning crew. Strong arm.
raise the men In the air and carry them to
their quarters. You did nobly." !" Rah for
usl" What a time there will be In town to-
night A victorious student is a queer crea-
ture; money Is no object; it has been
won easily, and it will fly away just as
nicely. Champagne will flow. The horizon
viii turn a rich crimson color, and-drop the
curtain over the weakness and excuses Of the
boys.
In the morning many a tired yoice will a r