Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-07-05
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arms around his neck, and cry:

arms around his neck, and cry:
81 knew you would win, you old dear"
yale always wins" or Harvard always
wins" as the case may be.
The girls are stanch, loyal supporters of
their college oolors, be it crimson or blue.
THE DAY OF THE RACE
On the day of the race crowds and crowds
Of mothers, brothers, friends, synlpathizers,
alumni and students flock to the scene Of ac-
ton. Special trains are run, packed almost
beyond endurance. But every one is happy
in anticipation. Ah, but there viii be many
a disappointed one by night Many youth
of sporting proclivities viii look in vain for
the huge wad of bills he wagered so con-
fidently-and, last of all, think of that dis
appointed college whose colors have been
lowered to their bitterest foe. At the scene
of action everything is gay and attractive.
Trains of cars mile long line the river. These
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 20 S on Yale"
"Put up your stuff"
People turn to see who it is that stands
ready to back his crew SO eagerly. Here and
there one sees group of animated students,
full of expectancy, frantically waving their
money in the air, hoping 10 catch the eye of
some youthful sport.
Hello, Charley, what odds are you givingF'
Two friends of different colleges have met
Give you TO 2, but you're throwing
away your money If you take me up"
That's all right, old man; we're going to
show you few things about rowing. III
take $50 to s40.n
eta, tap
College boys are always confident.
HERE THEY CONE"
Ali here come the crews, fine muscular
giants. every one perfect specimen of ply
steal manhood. See how proudly they walk
to their boats. What beautiful shells they
row ini What can be more exquisite, with
their delicate curves, their sharp prows, per-
feet finish, and light airy beauty They ere
so narrow that the oarsmen are obliged to
part their hair in the middle to avoid cap
sizing and to keep the she'll perfectly trim;
so 1t IS said II wonder if it is trues' says
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 ",Rah. 'Rah 'Rahl Yaie.n
"'Rahi Rail- Rail- Harva-r-d!' Some
times Prncetons sky rocket yell rs heard,
'Rah! 'Rahi 'Rahl tiger-siss-boom-eh :"
They are not entered in the race, but they
are standing for one of the colleges Column
bia, with her "Rah" 'Rahi 'Rahl Column
b-i-a" is there. Every man tries 20 outshou.
his neishbor The gentler sex wave their
handkerchiefs and days, the noise Is deatening,
the confusion indescribehle. The men are in
the boats. Now they are reedy.
Ready all; Give wayr'
THEY ARE OPT"
They are off Wasn't that a fine starti
~ 'Rah! 'Rah, sts-boom- Rahl tiser-Y ale
'Rah. Ahi Harvard So they Keep It On,
shout after shout Tie prows Of the shells
cut through she waters With a swish; the
oarsnen bend TO their oars and pull with a
strong, steady stroke How evenly matched
they arei ''Rshi Rah" Some unaergratu-
ate who has been yielding TO the persuasive
force u naerow-old King Corn takes it rrou
himself 10 outaoos the multitude De keeps up
his inceSsant '"Rahl 'RAhsn AnaniSer OF min
utes have passed: the boats have turned toe
stake; they are on the honessretch Tug
boats and little steamers follow IN their wake,
50 as not 20 disturb their course "Eale
lsais!" Harvard leaiSi" bursts from a
thousand threats The cry comes down the
banss Of the river and is caught up and re-
shouted by thousands Of excited men Yes,
one boat leads
The rear crew is rowing . strong, steady
stroke. and is slowly oSerheaiing the leaders
Can she catch her before they have finished
these last 100 yardsi On they come lie t5e
wind
Whistles scresch
The shouting is terrible
Hats so Up in the Dir.
Flags are waved franticaIy.
Every one is seemingly crazy with excite
useut
How slowly that rear boat movesin
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