Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-06-22
COLLEGE BOAT RACING.
Il Ia n Greater Honor IN Some Eyes 3,
Belong To the Crew Than Bs President.

IL u a Greater Honor IN Some Eyes tss
belong To the Crew Than Bs President.
The annual intercollegiate boat races arc
by no means tho least Interesting events OF
the commencement season. To be victor
In that great struggle Of strength and endur-
ance, TO be one Of the triumphant crew, d
considered more glory and n greater honor
than 10 be valcdictorian and spout ones wis
dom before a crowd Of friends and alumni.
This year the Yale and Harvard crews will
meet on June 2s at New London on tho
Thames. Both crews have been In strict
training for some time past
Is training pleasurei
Welll try II yourselves and find out that
It is only by indefatigable energy and vigil
lance that allows no detail to pass unnoticed,
however slight, and by steady grinding and
perseverance that they are able to make q
credtable showing. But they are willing 10
sacrifice all personal pleasure for the sake OF
ono short fifteen or twenty minutes rowing
provided the prestige of their alma mater
shall be sustained. How proud that young
giant must feel after hard earned victory
to have some fairy like figure run to him
flushed with excitement and joy, throw her
arms around his neck, and csy;
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 colors, be it crimson or blue
THE DAY or THE RACE
On the day Of the race crowds and crowds
of mothers, brothers, friends synpathizers,
alumni and students flock to the scene of &c.
ton. Special trains are run. packed almost
beyond endurance. But every one is happy
in anticipation. All but there will be many
disappointed one by night Many youth
Of sporting proclivities will look in vain for
the hugo wad Of bills he wagered SO con.
fldently-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 I he 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 to on Yalel"
''Put up your stuff"
People turn to see who II 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 to catch the eye Of
some youthful sport.
Hello, Charley, what odds are you giyingY"
Two friends Of different colleges have met.
"Givo you to 9, but you're throwing
away your money il you take me up"
That's all right, old man; we're going TO
show you few things about rowing. III
take SEQ to $40"
"Ta, tai"
College boys are always confident.
HERE THEY CoMEl'
Ali here come tho crews fine muscular
giants, every one perfect specimen Of ply
sical manhood. See how proudly they walk
TO their boats. What beautiful shells they
row inl What can be more exquisite, with
their delicate curves, their sharp prows per-
feet finish, and light airy beautyl They are
SO 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 II it is truel" 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
nre heard the "'Rah! 'Rah! 'Rah! Yale,n
"'Rahl 'Rahl 'Rahl Harva-r-dr Some
times Princeton's sky rocket yell Is heard
"'Rahl 'Rah! 'Rahl tiger-siss-boom-ahw ~
They are not entered in the race, but they
are standing for one OF the colleges. Column
hia, with her "Rahr 'Rahl 'Rahl Column
b-i-aW Is there. Every man tries to outshout
his neighbor. The gentler sex wave their
handkerchiefs and flags, the noise is deafening,
the confusion indescribable. The men are in
the boats. Now they are ready.
Ready alll Give wayro
"THEY ARE oFrr
They are Off Wasn't that fine starti
"'Rah! 'Rsh, siss-boom. Rah! tiger-Yale-
Rahl All! Harvard" So they keep it up,
shout after shout The prows OF the shells
cut through the waters with a swish the
oarsmen bend to their oars and pull with
strong, steady stroke. How evenly matched
they arel "Rahl Rah!" 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 incessant "Rahl 'Rah" A number Of min
utes have passed; the boats have turned the
stake; they are on the homestretch Tug
boats and little steamers follow in their wake
SO as not to disturb their course "Yale
leadsl' Harvard leausl" bursts from
thousand throats. The cry comes down the
banks of tho river and is caught up and re-
shouted by thousands Of excited men. Yes,
The rear crew Is rowing a strong, steady
stroke, and is slowly overhauling the leaders
Can she catch her before they have 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 moves!"
"Will 1t never catch the leaderi'
"How that leading crew is tagged OUT"
These eSclamations are heard on all sides.
But the men are straining every muscle the
gap Is closing up.
DEFEAT vICfORYl
What's that commotioul What means
that cry of dismay from the crowdi Blasted
hopes, empty pockets, tears and curses-yes,
curses sometimes-of disa .Jinted ones No.
OF the leading boat has broken an oar,
over he goes, the oars are mixed, the progress
Of the boat Is retarded, and where victory
naI .f,,A AaF, l.,