Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-23
Crack Oarsmen From Other Cities
Expected to Come.
THE HANDSOME PRIZES

gatta. From among the representatives
of the three clubs the officers have been
selected as follows: Chairman, William M.
Offley of the Potomacs; treasurer, Alexan-
der Grant of the Columbias, and secretary,
Louis A. Fischer of the Analostans. Com
mittee charmen have been appointed as
follows: On entries, the secretary; on
board and quarters, Samuel w. Stinemetz,
and reception, H. A. Benner. The program
of races is such that entries will probably
be sent In representing Washington at least
once, and often three times in each in
stance. The races are: First Junior single
SOULS; second, junior four-oared shells;
third, senior four-oared shells; fourth, Ju-
MGR eight-oared shells; fifth, intermediate
eight-oared shells, and sixth, lightweight
four-oared shells.
The Regatta Rules.
The rules of the National Association of
Amateur Oarsmen will apply in all matters
save one; the exception being that the
standing of contestants may be maintained
throughout the day, regardless of the out
come Of the races in which they row. By
allowing this exception, crews who are en-
tered for one event and win 1t may race in
another number. This win apply. of
course, to the junior and senior four oars
and to the Junior and intermediate Fights.
In the latter event it is probable that all
three clubs of Washington will be entered,
though only in case one of the three wins
the junior cared shell will a Washington
representative race. Entries must be &C
compan:ed by a check for $50 If for the
Fights, SIS for fours, and $ for singles: the
blanks being signed by duly authorized
officer of the club making the entry. The
entrance list must give the names of the
crew and spare or extra men; not more
than two spare men for the fours nor
more than four for the Fights. Another
rule provides that coxswains are not to
weigh less than 40 pounds; with this ex-
ception the option of their weights to re-
main with the clubs. 1t has also been de-
cided that entries will be received to and
including August 20, 1875. and to be ad-
dressed to Louis A. Fischer, secretary OF
the Analostan Boat Club.
lions for Visiting Crews.
Two very important features Of aquatic
sports, at least to those who intend to ac-
lively participate, are the questions of ac-
commentators and prizes. For the former
the commodious boat houses will be open
for the use of visiting oarsmen. who are
assured of every comfort and convenience.
Such adjuncts to their training, in case
they arrive a few days before the regatta
takes place, will be provided as far as pos
sible. 1t being necessary that suitable
sleeping quarters at hotels be provided, as
the club houses do not contain such ar
rargements, special hotel rates have been
obtained for the oarsmen and their friends
In order that the visiting crews be received
in a proper fashion, and that care is taken
in transporting the shells to the river, a
committee on reception has been organized.
and will attend to these matters, If notified
by mail or telegraph twenty-four hours IN
advance of arrival.
The Course Chosen.
Over the question Of the course to be
used there was expected to be some dis
cussion, but this was happily averted. and
in ciuht 70 ho
success of the regatta. The Columbia peo-
pie were DESTROYS Of trying the upper
course, but they gave in, and the national
course Is to oe used. The finish of this
course Is at point between the Analostan
club house and Cumberland's wharf. Start
ing from this imaginary line, all the races
will be rowed three-quarters of a mile and
return, excepting the Fights, which will be
one and one-half miles straight away.
Spectators will find ample room for view
ing the regatta from the club houses and
wharva5 and from pleasure craft.
The Prizes to BE ROwed For.
In the senior four-oared shells the prize
to be won is The Evening Star cup. 1t
goes without saying that this specimen of
the jewelers. art is worth the efforts OF
any four men to try for, and, as the seniors
of the tours are to participate in the con-
test, some good racing may be looked for
Some years ago Mr.. Mason, Baltimore
enthusiast of the sport, donated what is
known as the Mason cup. This latter
trophy and the Washington Post cup be-
come the property of the clubs winning
them three consecutive times. The Stal
cup is annual trophy, and is now held
| by the Columbia Athletic Club. The Post
cup is for the intermediate eight-oared
shells, and is now held by the Paramount
Rowing Club of Philadelphia The Mason
cup is to be contested by the junior four
cared crews, and was won last year by the
Analostans. Three races are left unpro-
vided with prizes, but beautiful silk ban,
ners are to go to the winners.
| in each of the six races handsome medal.
will be awarded to the individual oarsmen
AS soon as the trophy that is held in Phila
| medals and banners are completed, tn,
| whole collection win be placed on exhibi
ton in some show window.
| Crews That Are Expected.
Chairman Ofley gave 1t as his individual
opinion that the regatta of '95 will be il
| every way success, particularly as all tn
| local clubs have their entries and crews
about selected and have them in activ
training. In nearly every local case tn,
crews have been rowing together some tim
under easy training, and have only waite,
| for the announcement of the date to ge
down to business. The committee are o
| course, sending the notices to nearly al
boat clubs, but are expecting at least tn
following entries, many being already II
training. In the junior Fights from else
| where, the Baltimore Athletic Club. Thi
| will be the first appearance Of the Balti
more lads in local waters, they having onl
this year gone into rowing, buying out tn
equipment of the defunct Neptune Rowing
| Club of that city.
The Vespers of Philadelphia will no doub
enter the junior eight and the junior sin
| giles. AS stated before, all the locals are t
| be represented in the entries for the inter
n.ediates, though only in case a Washing
ton crew wins in the Junior Fights will the
compete. The Mollrose Club of Philadel
phia and the Arlals of Baltimore are coun.
ed on in the intermediate eight and JUNO
tours. respectively. Last Sunday mem
Der of this Ariel crew cut his foot Will
bathing off the club house. and this ma
interfere to some extent with the personne
of the crew. While the outsiders just men
toned are looked Upon nearly sure t
come, others will probably, in few days
signify their intention of doing likewise
DEFENDERS SECOND VICTORY.
Over the Triangular Thfrty-NIil
Course.