The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-18
THE COMING REGATTA.
THREE SPLENDID CREWS WILL CON-
TEST FOR THE cur SATURDAY.
Tho Colossal Students, tho Athletic vir-
ginias and the Light Weight Peters
burgers VIII Bend tho Ash.

the lsUrels is divided. while wagers from
one dollar up are being staked on the
merits Of the different crews.
The races are open to all amateurs. the
entries having closed yesterday. In the
contests are embraced single scull, double
SOUL, four-oared gig, four-oared shell,
barge and others. The great race In
which the chief interest centres will be
with four-oaied gigs, and at this time It
is difficult to name the winning crew
The Nirgnias enjoy the confidence Of a
large number OF loyal friends who be-
lieve in their ability TO win the race: a
number of the Colleglans have little or
no fear as to the effective work OF the
muscular Colts; while the Appomattox
crew, which is the pride OF the Cockade
City, are losing no time In training for
the great event Several Efforts have
been made TO induce the Harry Lees OF
Washington and Lee University TO enter
the race, and IL was believed up TO n
week or two ago that they would contest
for the honOrs. A letter from the captain
Of the crew. however states that they
Will not take part in the race. The Nor
folks and 'Varsties have taken ntCe or
no interest in the regattas for the past
three years. This year neither Of these
clubs will enter, and the contest lies be-
tween Richmond College. the Virginias,
and the Appomattox Club
The COllegiates became members of
the Association two years ago. When
they entered the regatta IN ~. few boat
ing connolsseurs believed they had any
show 70 win the race, and the great ma
jOrity Of the spectators sympathized with
the VirgIniRs. The brawny Collegians
rowed off with the honors, however, and
gathered a deal Of popularity by the ease
with which they won the contest. This
created an additional interest in the
aquatic struggle OF %, and the muscular
dey0tees Of the Greek verb proselyted a
number Of the supporters of the Nirginias
when they rowed away from their com
petltors for the second time and de-
posted the French cup in the College
library I'm cOmmemoration Of the event
The question Of an alleged irreguarity
arose out Of the last race, and II was
claimed that the College boys should be
ruled out as winners. The Colegiates
however claimed that the race was fairly
theirs, and have consequently prepared
a paper submitting their side Of the ques-
ton TO the president OF the Association.
II a decision is rendered against the Col
ArEltilNf the last iItt Will nc liIONH Ouii
and q new struggle for the cup will be-
gin on the oath. IT, on the other hand
the president OF the Association decides
I'm favor Of the students, which II is be-
lieved will be done. the race on the 2lth
will be the most spirited one for years,
for another victory will give the Col
legiates the souvenir silver cup as their
own. when the French cup. which they
have held for two years, will be returned
70 the Association.
The Collegiates have been doing some
effective work on the river during the
past month. Nearly every afternoon they
can be seen skimming along on the water,
and their deliberate, powerful stroke APP
pears well nigh jnvincible. They row
from four 10 six miles every evening,
and during their training have refrained
from the use Of stimulants Of any kind
observing a strict diet. The crew is the
same as that Of last year, with the ex-
ception Of Lloyd at No. /, who makes an
excellent oarsman. fully equal 10 any of
his predecessors His height is five feet
eleven inches, and he balances the scales
at 10 pounds
Clement will preside at No. 3 He stands
six feet one inch in his shoes, and carries
an avOrdupois Of $50 pounds He Is mus
cular, and bends the ash with that de-
termination and snap which won for him
high reputation as an altogether skill
ful Oarsman. Athey will look after No.
3. He is putting I'm some good work Mt
this position, and bids fair 10 surpass
his previous efforts. His 80 pounds Is
In splendid training. His height is six
feet one inch. Read with his 10 pounds
OF muscle and sinew, makes an excellent
stroke, and II properly followed up, will
U.n ha .rf..
a whole work with remarkable harmony
and ease. If they succeed I'm getting the
lead In the first half Of the race, there
Is little doubt that the laurels viii again
iall 10 them. There is a certain deter.
mlnatlon and confidence characteriZing
the crew, which proves Of great adyan-
tage I'm a close contest.
Sands as coxswain is doing excellent
work in that capacity. lie has great con-
hdence in the athletic powers Of the Col
legiates. and believes firmly I'm their
ability 20 capture the souvenir cup.
The Virgnids will not Tut out the same
crew that represented them I'm the last
roce Petlcolas will pull as stroke. lie
is six feet high and weighs 100 pounds
Well acquainted with matters aquatic
be viii prove a valuable support 10 the
crew George Peg-ain will act as bow.
TIC is NllE lrUitNk man Oh the crew, DW-
is active and muscular, and will doubtless
do some efficient work In the lead. Lony-
horne Williams IS expected 10 acquit him
self with glory AZ No. 3. lie weighs lGO
pounds, IS strong and quick, and last
pulled on the winning crew OF the Uni
versity Of Pennsylvania Benjamin Adams
Will omciate at No 2. lie stands feet
II y inches, and carries his 10 pounds
with a perfect physical symmetry. He
was q member OF the Virginia crew in
81, when the students won their first
race.
The Virglnias believe strongly in their
ability 10 win the race. They are not
so heavy as the collegiates. but are ac-
tive and determined. For some time they
have been training regularly. and their
improvement In handling the gig fas been
gratifying TO the club.
The Petersburgers are the llghtest OF
the crews. They make up the deficiency
Of weight in agility and endurance. how
ever For quite a while they have been
doing faithful practice work, and seem
confident Of victory. They have a
hearty support in hundreds Of the best
people OF the Cockade City, who boast
thar they viii carry of the honors. A
gentleman from Petersburg in the city
yesterday stated that the Petersburg sup
porters were betting 10 20 In favor OF
their crew. and that any number OF bets
could be secured with those odds.
A. Butler Malone. who will preside az
No. / for the Appomattox crew, Is the
lightest oarsmen OF any Of the contesting
crews. He weighs only 80 pounds, but
Is said to be an excellent oarsman. AL
fred Friend, Jr., weight $50 pounds, Is
doing good work al No g. lie handles the
ash with no mean stroke. At No. w.
T. Riddle. with an avOirdupOis OF l53