The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-25

race, II was supposed by many that the
College boys would have an easy task,
but the developments OF the race were
rather surprising. The Appomattox Ciub
drew the Chesterfield side. the Virginia
the middle and the College club the Prince
George side. After some little delay
beautiful start was made. the Virginia club
taking al once the lead. At the first
eighth mile the Appomattox had fallen
back considerably. and the Virginia had
gained steadily. 1t was apparent then
that the contest was between the Two
Richmond clubs. The Nireinias rowed a
30 stroke. while the College boys adopted
80 stroke. At the first bend the Virginia
crew went n little out Of its way while
the College boys began 10 hug the shore.
The Nirginias soon increased their stroke
10 % and 40. while the College boys stuck
20 their long. sweeping stroke. At the
first mile the Nirginias began to squirt,
and at intervals rowed az fast as a e
stroke Up to 300 yards from the finish
the Virginlas rowed ahead. but they
gave up squirting. and the College boys
pulled up steadily. winning the race by
one length in minutes . seconds, the
course being one and half miles against
the current and tide
The result OF the race was n great sur
prise 10 all. and # was considered the
finest that had ever been Witnessed in
this country. Judge Lamb, 20 whom the
crew Of the Richmond College club owe
their efficiency stated afterwards that
he had never seen a cleaner ana prettier
stroke rowcd than that OF the virginia
club. Mr.. John G. Small, who has W.T.
ness many races between Yale and Har-
ward expressed himself IN a similar man
ner, and highly praised the Virginia
crew. The Virginia club averaged about
l55 pounds, while the average OF the
College club was about rs pounds II Is
also a remarkable fact that the Virginia
club which is composed entirely or young
business men, IS the only amateur club
I'm the United States which for a number
OF years has continued 10 row against
college clubs. In order 70 show with
what difficulties the members Of the Nir-
glnia cluL have 70 contend. it deserves
mention that one OF the members Of the
virginia crew attended 10 his duties I'm
a banking house until Z. NJ and only
after finishing his days work took his
seat I'm the crew.
There was a brilliant and fashionable
assemblage at the Petersburg Grays'
/ armory last evening 10 witness the pre-
! sentation Of the prizes 10 the successful
/ crews The address was made by
| United States District Attorney Francis
| r. Lassiter who began as follows:
| III / may be permitted 10 voice lH'
/ sentiments Of the people Of Petersburg,
\ would return thanks TO the Virginia
/ Association Of Amateur Oarsmen, not
/ only for the gay spectacle and spirited
| contest Witnessed over the AppomattoX
/ this afternoon. but also for the privileges
| we have enjoyed as hosts Of the fair
/ and gallant company attracted thither by
] the occasion. After paying a glowing
| tribute 10 the noble work done by Nir-
ginia's sons under all circumstances, he
| addressed the college crew with the
| following words
! Gentlemen Of Richmond College. in
/ the name Of the Virginia Association OF
/ Amateur Oarsmen. I'm memory Of the
| generous donor OF this splendid prize
and with proud recollection Of all the
/ gallant gentlemen who have won this
| cup I'm former years. ] present 10 you
the well-earned trophy Of your strength
| and courage"
District Attorney Lassiter then present
ed the crew with the large French silver
| cup.
1t was accepted on behalf Of the Rich
| mond College crew by Mr.. +. VI. Pitcher.
| % Richmond College. IN a few remarks.
| The handsome silk banner. q gift from
| Meyer & Co. Of this city, was presented
| 10 the barge crew from the AppomattoX
clubs The presentation was followed
| 10y grand ball Several Richmond
ladies were among those present.