Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-03
A DISAPPOINTING RACE
Water Too Rough and Pennsylvania Was
Swamped.
Cornell's Eight Showed Superior
by Ten Lengths, Columbia Second.


Cornell. Columbia finished ten lengths be-
hind, and there was no third, for Pennsyl-
vania was swamped and sank in rough
water a short distance after the two miles
had been covered. The time of Cornell was
remarkably fast. considering the adverse
conditions, 20 minutes AZ As seconds, with
Columbia failing along in p minutes 20 2-5
seconds, or 80 3-5 seconds in the rear.
For the second time in three years the
Pennsylvania shell was swamped on the
course, and the red and blue was removed
from the contest. The race was in every
way unsatisfactory and disappointing, ex-
cept for the beautiful rowing of the Cor
nell eight. After the first mile there was
no race.
At o'clock, the hour named for the
start, the water was unfit for eight-oared
shell racing. Fer an hour the referee, H.
s: REYNOLDS. delayed calling the crews ito to
with the three judges as to whether they
favored rowing over such a course. During
this hour the wind died down perceptibly,
steamed down through the bridge for a
final survey at about $50 it was found
that the last two miles had Gained down
considerably, and were not too rough Tor
fair test of Workmanship. But when the
steamer returned to the upper end OF the
course the first mile and a half was still
tossing uneasily, and the Launches Oh the
crews, which were waiting round the start,
were noticeably rolling broadside to the
swell.
The Columbia judge was very hot for
starting from 6 o'clock right on for an
hour and a quarter.
The Cornell judge, Professor Wheeler, re-
fused to advise the referee to call the crews
out as long as Pennsylvania was object
ing. His position was that cornell would
refuse to urge the starting Of the race as
long as one of the other colleges did not
favor it. Coach Courtney was on his
launch and was dead set against rowing
in such rough water, as were the members
of his crew. Capt. Spillman and Stroke
Briggs said, while they waited with their
shell in tow, that the water was not mt to
test fairly the merits Of the three crews.
At last Mr. Bond, representing Pennsyl-
vania's interests, gave in. and agreed
shortly after o'clock to start. The
referee, Mr. Reynolds, had been Of the
opinion that the water was all right, and
talked in this strain.
An Interfering Steamer.
Just as the crews were lining up TO the
start the big river steamer Jacob ii, Irem-
per came at full speed down the Hudson.
When she was mile away all of the
launches, the referee yacht and the police
tug began to whistle warning signals, and
several of them fastened across the river
to head her off. But the Tremper listened
neither to the whistles nor to the COM
TO half speed only for a quarter OF mile
as she passed the start.
Pennsylvania jumped away with ter
rifle start, showing her shell well ahead
of Columbia, with Cornell getting away in
very easy fashion and apparently not both
erng about a racing start. The 1thacans
were last in order when the long journey
logan, but they have learned of late that
the race Is not won In the start.
The Quakers when they settled down
were going "a. Cornell "a, Columbia 81. For
a quarter Of a mile Pennsylvania held
lead of a quarter length. Although the
water was very rough, Boyle's crew was
going splendidly and the workmanship was
surprisingly good.
Both Cornell and Columbia had pumps
in the shells. worked by the foot power
Of the coxsEain. and were able to clear
the water out as fast as it splashed in over
the wash board.
When the mile was reached PENNSYLVANIA
began to get in trouble. The outriggers
close to the water in the low-lying shell
were throwing up spray very frequently
and pulling through such rough water had
begun to tell Sadly on the form of the
men.
Pennsylvania Rescued.
At the two-mile point thousand people
were saying, They're sinking, they're sink
ing" Poor fellows. isn't it a pity?' There
they CO." They can't pull a dozen strokes
MORE
just as the boat was about to founder,
the Ben Franklin came to the rescue with
Ellis Ward or the bow, a picture of sorrow
and disappointment. The launch steamed
alongside and the men were picked up, sew
eral of them already swimming with their
hand on the outrigger. Meanwhile Cornell
pulled ahead and won with ease.
COrneIrs Offer.
At the Cornell boat house, it was stated
by Prof. Wheeler that soon as Pennsyl-
vania had been put out of the race he went
to Mr.. Bond and offered to row the race
over again.
II did not think 1t fair test of the
crews today and Cornell will feel more
satisfaction If Pennsylvania will accept
our offer to meet again under better condi-
TONS said Prof Wheeler.
To this very courteous offer. Mr.. Bond
replied that he would hardly feel justified
In accepting such proposition without
consulting the rowing men. and that he
himself could not officially consent.
The Cornell crew elected Coxswain Fred
Colson captain. The men then wandered
off to spend the remainder of the evening
In various forms Of celebration over their
victory.
Enthusiasm at Ithaca.
About 1900 citizens of Ithaca, N. Y, and
few Cornell students waited confidently
for news from Poughkeepsie, last evening,
and they were not disappointed, except in
the fact that the water was rough and the
time consequently slow. The crowd was
disappointed that Pennsylvania did not
finish. and surprised at Cornelrs over
whelming victory. Three victories in eight
days is record for any college to be proud
Of, and the people Of Ithaca join with Cor
nellians in their rejoicing.
While the enthusiasm was great, people
were contentinG themselves with a modest
demonstration. Many Of the buildings are
deliberately decorated in readiness for the
reception to the crews tonight. The BOYS
VIII be carried 10 decorated floats on their
arrival and big parade along illuminated
and decorated streets will follow with an
elaborate display of fireworks
After the parade the crews will be the
guests of honor at a banquet to be ten
dered them by the citizens of Ithaca
Among the persons who have accepted in
ritations to be present are ex-Gov Cornell.
Lieut. Gov Woodruff and President Schur.
man or Cornell University.
Installation of Onicers.
The officers Of Covenant Lodge, No. IL.
!. 0. o. F., for the present term were in
stalled Thursday evening, July 1, as fol-
lows: Joseph Sommers. NJ G.; Harris
krick, V. G.; H. A. Howes. r. g.; e. H.