Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-06
MORE YACHTING UNDERWRITERS
An Absurd Report Regarding Howard
GOuld's niagara.

success of Howard GOuld'S 2U-rater Niagara
1t is that the yacht Niagara is fitted with p
water tank beneath the seat on each side of
the cabin, and that these tanks are con-
nected by a pipe so as to make IT possible,
by merely turning a cock. to run water from
one tank into the other. and thus use them
as shifting water ballast which might be
advantageous in certain cases.
committee of the Yacht Racing Asso-
citation examined the yacht and disclaim
the idea that the tanks were used for the
purpose indicated. On the contrary their
impression is the other way. But they sug-
st, in order to place the matter beyond
suspicion. that 1t is desirable to make i'm
practicable the run of water from one tank
to the other, which could readily he done by
q small alteration of the pipes.
Mr.. Gould writes to the Field in regard
10 the dispute over the water tanks on
Niagara as follows:
The tanks were never used for ballast or
for any purpose except for water for the
crew. The yacht was measured and always
races with the tanks empty, and even If
they We're filled the idea that they could be
OF advantage IS absurd because II would
take eight or ten minutes for the water
to run from one to the other.
Had tie committee advised me of their
intended visit l should have been pleased
to aid them in their Investigations"
The London Yachtsman says: I'VE have
seen the water tanks, and there is absolute
~ no room under the floor for any tanks 1t
IS true there is a connecting pine between
the tanks, but We fail to see that il could he
used for shifting ballast, as 1t takes ten
minutes for one tank TO empty into the
other, and this can only be done when the
yacht is heeled over" The writer concludes
with remaTking:
I'VE regard the incident as peculiarly nm
fortunate, because the suspicion which
many treat as a gross insult, attaches to a
foreign gentleman who has done much for
British yachting, and who is known as a
thorough sportsman. The fact that Mr..
Gould is an American makes it all the
worse, for, in spite of disclaimers, Yachts
men in America will regard 1t as a national
insult. Under the circumstances, nobody
would be astonished If Mr. Howard Gould
refused to take part in any more races in
these waters"
The Inter-Urban Races.
The inter-urhan races between the Bal
tlmore and Washington riders, as publish
ed in The Star a few weeks ago, have re-
ceived considerable attention of late 1t
has been definitely decided to give a series
Of five races this season, two to be held at
the International Athletic Park in this city,
and Two on the Park cycle track in Balti-
more. Chief Consul Conway l.. Sans of
the Maryland division of the league and
Manager Mexican of the International Ath-
letic Park, who will have charge OF the ar
rahsements at this end of the line have
been in consultation over the matter A
meeting will be held early next week when
definite arrangements will be reached,
Boston Cricketcrs Beaten
The cricket team Of the Boston A. A..
met with their first defeat in this vicinity
yesterday at Bergen Point, N J., where the
New Jersey A. G. scored an easy victory
by margin Of rs runs. Score-New Jersey
A. C., 106; Boston A. a., 80.
Crowded Lnrned Too Much.
In the third round of the Middlesex
| championship singles in England yesterday
| e. g. Reville beat w. A. Larned, the Amer
| lean player. Ga, 10, 81. Larned won
one set by 6-3.
Mahony beat Chapman, 81. 81, 6S.
10.
At the end there was some excitement
The crowd closely lined the edges of the
court and Larned frequently requested
them to stand back. Larneds service was
wild, although he made some brilliant
stops and blocked to the edges of his on.
ponent's court.
Departmental eLague's Fine Tropbx.
The gold and silver-mounted bat and
| ball donated to the winning team of the
Departmental League by Messrs. Parker,
Bridget & Co., 10 now on exhibition at
their establishments 1t is the handsomest
ever played for by District teams. beino
valued at 1915. The bat Is of fine ma
hogany. the big end Of which is of chased
SILVER, surmounted with gold eagle. The
handle Is wound with white silk cord and
tipped with chased gold bands The hall
IS of regulation size and finished with
finest gold plate. The bat and bali is in q
mahogany case.
For Other Sports See Page 20.