Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-20

attributed not only 20
- - the infusion of new
blood, but 70 the fact
that q club regatta had
been announced. II has several times been
said here that certain officers of this club were
opposed to club regattas because they were mo
good Or course every man has a right TO his
own opinion, however worthless il may be. but
one thing is certain. that this clubs regatta has
prevented it from going early into its long
winters sleep, the somnolence threatening an
appearance several months sooner than usual.
The regatta held last evening was in every
way success; the number of men entered WAS
not so large as 1t would have been later in the
season, because of the absence Of many from
the city at this time. The rivalry existing be-
tween some Of the crews WAS something remark
able. and in more than one instance did the
men row as hard to win as il thew
were in an open contest. Some Of the
members entered. Published in The
STAR, did not get here aud several new
men anxious to do everything possible for the
success of the affair went in upon short notice
and made a very creditable showing, the coach
ing OF Capt. Zappone rendering them good
service.
THE POTOMAC BOAT CLUB REGATTA.
With good water and all conditions favorable
for the crews and the spectators, the latter at
tending in large numbers, the club regatta was
decided success, and the races close and ex-
citing. The first event was for double working
boats and the following crews rowed and
finished In the order named: Won Dachen-
hansen, bow. and Oliver. stroke, won; time.
40. Gaddess and Blair. Roulette and DOYLE.
Mccoy and Magee. Next event was for single
SOULS and was won by Maurice in 80 Moore
second.
Then came the most exciting event OF the
program, the four-oared shell race the crews
for which have trained faithfully, but I'M
fortunately Blair, stroke Of the four
in the cedar boat, has been very sick
during the past two days; as il was. his
crew was only beaten by five feet, and the odd
stroks given by the winning boat gave them the
race The winning crew Won Dachen-
hansen, bow. Ofiey, 2; Mccoy, 8. and Oliver.
stroke; time. 3.07 Second crew was composed
OF DOYLE, bow; Gaddess, 2: Roulette, 8: Blair.
stroke. An eisht-oared shell ended the pro-
gram and was won by the crew rowing the big
eight, with Magee, stroke: Moore. Z; Oliver 6;
Mccoy, s; Loving. 4; Nolan. 5; Hendrickson. 2;
horah, 1, and Randall. coxswain; time. 2 Sc.
The losing eight, the paper weights. got the
worst OF the start but rowed over the course in
good form, nearly overtaking the winning boat.
No. OF which slipped his seat shortly after
starting. The paper weights had Maurice
stroke; Won Dachenhausen, z; Quinn. 6; Nc
siuiggan, B: Hillyer. 4; Thomas. 8; spurgeon, 2;
DosAc. anu Jouustou. cOAsWaln.
The races were n half mile from the bridge
down. The officials wsre Capt. e. r. Zappone.
referee; L. H. Barbarin. timckeeper: George J.
Johnston and VIII Hillyer. judges at the finish.
The regatta will be repeated at an early day.
Maurice is fast developing into a good oars
man and Is looked upon as the coming junior
stroke.
The informal dance at the boat house gwen
after the races was a very delightful affair. II
was the more ENJOYABLE because the rooms were
not oyercrowded. Y
The regular hop, the second Of the series.
Will be given Friday next. the 26th instant Ad-
mission is BY card only and these can be OBJ
tanned from the members.
An INTERESTING RACE
The little brush on Thursday afternoon be-
tween the heavy and strong-going "four." COM
posed of Oliver, stroke: Mccoy. 8: Obey. 2,
and Won Dachenhausen. bow. and and eight
composed Of a crew made up from new men
who had not been in the boat half dozen times.
was very exciting one. An eight is. Of course
always counted on to beat a four. but in this
contest there was strength and experience in
the -FOUR as against newness and willingness in
the eight, and the eight won. The following
composed the eight and are Of course in high
feather: Maurice, stroke; Magee. z; Quinn. s.:
Moore, 5; Loving, 4; Thomas, 8: Spurgeon. 2,
and McGuiggan, bow. and Zappone, coxswain.
The pleasure party given by Horah on Wednes-
from Atlanta, Ga, was a pleasant affair Dane
ing and refreshments at the Potomac landing
were enjoyed by the two boat loads Of young
people.
Magee and McGuiggan, now in town. have
again taken up double sculling, and when their
boat does not sink under their weight il moves
along quite fast.
A crew composed Of Maurice. stroke: Hen
erickson, 8; Spurgeon, 2. and Horah bow.
has been out several times in the Cork
NJ fnr and haf.
well, and the crew is already contemplating
challenging the winner of last evening four
cared race.
At meeting Of the board OF governors of the
| club held this week a committee Of three was
appointed, upon motion of the secretary to
confer with similar committees from each Of
| the other two clubs, the Columbia Athletic and
| the Ana!ostan Boat Club, with a view of ar
ranging for an inter-club eight-oared race next
month
THE COLUMBIA ATHLETIC CLUE.
Since the subject Of a triangular eight-oared
race was mentioned last week considerable in
terest therein has been manifested by the row.
| ing men Of the club now in town and individ-
ually they express themselves as highly pleased
with the prospect for a race OF some kind from
| which they may receive some compensation for
the seasons hard and unrewarded training.
Unfortunately several officers Of the club are
out Of town, but action in the matter will not
| he unnecessarily delayed, IL is proposed to
have the race next month and il 10 desired to
give the men as much training a. possible. II
is proposed by the mover Of the plan that all
three Of the clubs pay for the prizes and BAN
ner. The Columbus favor the upper course
for the reason that IL offers greater advantages
| in the number of wharvee and the bridge. and
| 90 on, from which the crowd can witness the
| race.
very large number Of the member of the
club are still out Of town and many Of the row.
| ing men went out Of training when they saw no
chance to put their work to practical use this
season, but IL the eight-oared race 10 agreed
upon early the coming week, they viii soon
come back and get into harness.
Capt. H. n. Wilson is away on his vacation
and enjoying it, The mantle Of worry, mansg-
ing the athletic features Of the big club, he has
| thrown over the shoulder Of Lieut. william
Dove.
H. L. Blunt ID pe9ging away in his single and
shows marked Improvement. and by next sea-
son he viii be . good one and no doubt win
make some Of the present hkely ones scsmper
| to keep up with him.
The "chippis" four 10 still rowing but only
in sections, q during the past week FIRST one
and then another went on for vacation. The
crew. with Burroughs, bow; Beu, q; Mann, 8.
and MCGOWAN, stroke, was out several times
this week and showed . speed and swing that
was . pleasure 10 look upon. MCGOWAN on
another day stroked the crew that had Mann, 3;