The morning call., 1893-05-22
CINCH ON ROWING.
How the Railroad Sat on
the Regatta.
1t Had to Be Postponed-Looking
Forward to the Fourth of
July-Gossip.

There was e0nsdera BILE grumbing among
the boat clubs yesterday about the en-
forced postponement of the regatta to
have been held under the auspices of the
Rowing Association on the third Sunday
In June.
There was the more time for grumbling
be ause there were no races yesterday.
The Dolphns held their pcni c at Mama
nita Grove, in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
and that attracted large number of men,
bers. At the South End Club there was
mourning because of the burial yesterday
morning of William Deeney, a prominent
member. a few members of the club.
with some of the Pioneers. took the "GrZ-
zly' to Hunters Point and had their usual
merry clambakr, and there were few en-
terprlsing members out in their shells
practicing, but on the whole there was
little organized action. So that the men,
bers of the association had plenty of time
to discuss their grievance.
1t appears that when the Southern Pa
cifie Railroad heard ihat the association
intended to hold regatta at Baden in June
it put on its thinking cap.
According to the rowers they require
stern wheel steamer to convey their val
liable racing barges, members and friends
to the scene of action and therefore ap-
piled for a steamer.
They had always in former years OBJ
tanned one for $3.50 for the day, but to their
as enlistment were informed that this year
the price would be $3.50. AS the assoca-
ton would have only about 5000 for the
entire expenses. including prizes. this
steamer proposition saueched the regatta.
Members of the association stated TO a
reporter yesterday that they had ascer-
tanned that the Southern Pacific Railroad
had formed pool with all the owners of
stern-wheel steamers to main tain the
higher rates, as it was thought there was
chance for dead cinch" on the rowing
clubs. af fE'f'' t2tT
Thh oarsmen are very indignant about
it. They claim that their mailman
prizes-S50 between the crew of the win
ming boat-were small enough induce
ments for the training necessary for a
race. expenses and incidentals This ex-
orbitant demand Tor steamer would kill
the sport, unless relief could be found else
where.
The association is looking for some other
scene for regatta, where it will not be
controlled by a grasping, an-the-traffic-
will-bear monopoly. A committee is now
in correspondence with Sacramento.
whittier opposition lines of boats run and
where former regattas have been success
fully held. If sufficient inducements are
rendered the regatta will doubtless be
transferred there. In the meantime it is
postponed to September.
| Considerable interest was EXPRESSED in
| Saturdays University and Columbian
Club water sports. 1t is anticipated that
this young blood will give boost. to row.
ing on the coast. The challenge issued by
the University Club to the Olym pics is also
| hailed as sign of renewed activity in the
| healthful sport.
The next event of general interest in the
| association viii be the Fourth of July re-
| the old course. from the hay wharf, near
the southenders. to the rolling-mills and
| back.
Clubs taking part will be the South End,
Dophins, Ariels and Pioneers.
The latter will have three crews entered.
They are having new boat built by Rogers
a; cost OF $3.50. II will be fitted with the
latest sliding seats, on guides, slot and roll
ers. with the strap-limiting stern and bow
action. The lines will be similar to those
of the South End Clnhs new barge. 1t
will probably be ready by the first Sunday
in lne.
The Fourth of July regatta Will com prise
singe-shel races for amateurs and profess
~ionals, four-oared barge races (heavy and
light weight and possibly novice races.
Some little hesitation is noticed among
other clubs about entering against the
South-enders in the professional race. as
they have George Dupessie, George
Dahmke, Robert Mcdowell and Daniel
Dorrity, who are esteemed the champion
four-oar barge crew of the coast. But
there are other crews now in training
thought capable of giving them hard
| fpht If not of defeating them.
Amateur senior and junior crews are
now being selected by the various clubs.
tits possible that both the Peters6ns may
take part in the professional crew for the
Ariels. Dunphy is also likely TO play a
prominent part. He took a spin in his
boat yesterday and appeared in first-class
condition, though not in hard-training
trim.
The South End Club will give an enter
tainment and ball at ODD Fellows Hall on
Thursday evening next, and members OF
the rowing fraternity are looking forward