The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-31
WORK OF THE BOAT CREWS.
High Water and Mud In the Virginia Boat
BOat-HouSe.
PROPOSED ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
The Y. NJ. c. A.-The Appomattox, the Rich.
mond College and the Petersburg Univcr-
sity Boys ali Making Long Strokes.

for many in this city. On account oil the
rain for several days the boys of the Virgins
Boat Club were unable to use the boats.
On Friday morning the James river paid Q
rather unexpected visit to the boat-house, and
before nightfal the water covered the lower
floor about four feet deep All the boats had
been removed to the upper part of the build
ing in good season and no harm was done
outside of the mud, which was thick when
the water fell yesterday afternoon.
The boys who were at the boat-house at that
time went TO work with q will, and within
three hours the building was once more IN
passable condition. The gangway. which had
! been partially destroyed by the flood,
| will be repaired tomorrow and by to-mor-
row afternoon the boys will be able to 60
down the river again, provided that there will
| be no other rise.
| RICHMOND COLLEGE CREW.
The crew from the Richmond College Boat
| Club practiced several afternoons during the
| past week under the supervision of Mr.. James
| G. Lamb who is training them. MIR. Lamb
has just selected his crew, consisting of the
following young men, John Reed. bow
Athoy, 2; Clements. 3; d. Fl. Rucker, stroke:
Burnett. coxswain; J. +. Etcheson, Dr., and
+. W. Duke substitutes.
IN. c. A. CLUB.
The Boat Club of the Young Mems Chris
tan Association Is progressing very nicely.
A lease has been secured for plot of ground
west of the Virginia, house, on Mayo's
Island. on similar terms as those of the Viz
glnia and the contract for the construction Of
the building will be awarded tomorrow
The front of the building will be fifty feet
along the river and the depth thirty-hve feet.
The house will be twelve feet high with
pitch of five feet for the roof. A dressing
room with fifty lockers and baths will be par
titiOned of.
At the next meeting of the executive board
on Friday evening applications for member
ship will be received
The applications must be presented in
writing, and must be accompanied by the
membership fee of IS.
At the same meeting the committee on boats
shall submit a report, recommending the pur-
chase of the most desirable boats. 1t is ex-
pected that within about month the boats of
the club will be floating in the river.
PROPOSED ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION.
During the past few days the feasibility Of
organizing frst-class Atlantic Association in
this city has been ventilated by number of
citizens who are deeply interested IN athletic
sports.
While the matter has not yet assumed any
definite shape, it is very tayOrably thought Of
by those who have taken part in the dis
cuSsion.
1t is the intention to interest number Of
prominent citizens in the project, and TO form
a stock company with capital OF perhaps
S25, 900.
The Association is to be formed on a SINH
lar basis as the one in Boston or the New
York Athletic Club and the Manhattan Ath-
letc Club in New York
There would not be found more desirable
spot for the establishment of athletic grounds
than on Mayo's Island south Of the roadway.
II these grounds could be secured II very
fine baseball field could be fitted up. Provi-
sion could also be made for football lawn
tennis, &c.
Like in other cities. track for racing and
walking could be laid out around the ball
field. and cinder path for bicycles would
also be very desirable.
GYMNASIUM
The best location for the buildingof the As
ISOLATION would be at the southery end of the
island. OF course the building would have to
have q solid stone foundation strong enough
to resist the force of the river in times of
freshets.
1t has been suggested that the lower part of
the building will be devoted to boating. while
the next floor could contain a gymnasium and
bowling alleys. The rest OF the building could
be fittedup as reading-rooms, reception-rooms,
&c.
The idea of starting such an Athletic Asso-
citation is very favorably thought of by the |
few who up to the present time, nave been |
cOnversed with on the subject.
The only difficulty seems TO be the raising |
of sufficient capital 20 start the organization |
secure the grounds. and erect a suitable |
building, but it is regarded as not only posi- |
BILE but probable that the necessary amount |
can be raised in this city for that purpose |
If once started it would be comparatively an |
easy matter to support the association from
fees.
ROWING IN THE CocKADE CITY.
The Appomattox Boat Club. of Petersburg,
is at present in very fourishing condition.
The club has about forty-ive active members,
and whenever the weather is favorable the |
boats can be seen on the river. remarkable |
feature is the lively interest in rowing as
shown by the lady friends of the members.
Hardly an afternoon passes but "A num-
Der OF ladies accompany the members up and |
down the river. Several large parties have al
ready been held and several more will be got
ten up during the next few weeks
The fleet of the club has received a very
important addition in an elegant naphta
launch. thirty-one feet long. which has re-
Gently been purchased at an expense of Al 500.
The launch is fitted up with all the latest i'm
provements. and has a seating accommoda-
lions for thirty people.
Notwithstanding the fact that the members
have In the naptha launch an easy means of |
moving about on the river. the interest in
rowing has not decreased, and frequently the
gigs of the club can be seen in use.
1t very probable that GREY from the Ap-
oomattox Club will take part in the four-oared
slg race at the State regatta on July Alb.
THE UNIVERSITY CLUB.
The boat club Of tte University Club of
Petersburg is progressing as we'll as can be
expected with the limited means at the dis
losal of the young men. Owing TO the fact
hat 1t IS necessary to put new tin roof on
he boat-house, the members of the club have
iecided not TO purchase any new boats this
eason, and they have. therefore, been COM
,eled TO give up the idea of entering n crew
n the coming State regatta. They hope.
loweyer, to be able next year to successfully
inter- the race.
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