The times., 1897-08-08

Johnny shields has taken up the weight
events, and shows a decided knack for this
sport.
Speare VIII do the short sprints in good
shape, and shows little difficulty in COW
ering The hundred yards in fiat time He
is undoubtedly '-comer."
The big pool at the clubhouse has been
the point of attraction for scores OF MEM
bers during the past week, and they have
long and often given themselves into its
cooling embraces during the hot spell.
Many of the members think well of my
suggestion to utilize the vacant grounds
adjoining the clubhouse foT a natatorium.
Its practica bilityis conceded on every hand.
The only question in the wa is the expense
of building IL. The matter Will be looked
into carefully and something may come
OF what would undoubtedly he money
maker.
The tennis Championships are closed and
OLeary is still the champion in singles. as
he was last year, The tourney has deyel-
oped the fact that the club is very strong
In tennis players, many of whom by next
year will make it interesting for all Corners.
The tourney was well managed and the
excellent manner in which the numerous
assignments We're run off reflects credit
upon the nembersof the tennis committee.
The activity at the boathouse continues
unabated and but little difficulty VIII be
experienced In getting cut the necessary
crews for the next club regatta, to he held
the latter part of this month.
] The senior -four is practicing and train
| ing hard and consistently and showing
/ better form and speed each day Now that
| 1t IS ascertained that the Winnipegs are
| not coming to the national, the c. A. C.
| crew feels that its chances for good
| showing are better than ever, and the men
| are working with a will, which must bring
good results. They are somewhat hands
| capped with a heavy, awkward boat. which
| may, however, be overcome by additional
speed at the start. Bluttt is making the
stake turns in great shape, and with this
| assured the crew feels easier As foretold
] in The Times a fortnight ago, the crew
has been entered in the straightaway and
the turning events. The trials made in
time have been quite satisfactory
Hawley Taussig, one of the waist men
OF Corneil's last years crew, was in town
| last week and while here rowed No . in
the senior four, and impaired to the men
some splendid advice, and the pointers he
| gave viii be invaluable TO them in their
| struggles at Philadelphia on the 18th and
flth insts. The boys very much regretted
that he could not have remained longer
A junior eight which is showing up well
and fast getting up speed rows: Hecox,
stroke: Lunsford, Z; Newall 6; Mahon, 5;
Ballinger, 4; Fowler, 8: Waters, .; Hum
phreys 1, and Ross, coxswain
Sam Boyle, of the Pennsy Varsity crew,
| iS sri md tol- oil I'll alin
looking after this new junior eight. Il
| is certainly a stocky strong crew, which
| is improving daily.
Lockwood. the West Philadelphia soul
ler is pegging away daily n practice and
covering in his morning and evening prac-
tice about fifteen miles. He is moving at
! pretty stiff gait and shows the result OF
his hard practice and training, and his
| example could with profit be followed 10y
| many OF the aspiring oarsmen. He win
| make a good showing at future open
| events.
Briscoe put in his appearance at the boat
| house last week and promptly took up the
work and Is working well in one of the
| crews every day. He has the making OF
q good oarsman, and with regular hard
| work would make a good waistman He
! tefidiilly iidS tue StIeuS6u he illuSC, HOW
ever, be regular in taking his exercise.
A "four.' made up of newcomers, takes
| row every day and makes good show
| ing. IL the men stick together in their
practice, they will give good account
| of themselves at the next club regatta
| The crew rows: F Butts stroke s. Hood,
| 3: G. Butts. 2, and Merrill bow.
Analostan Boat Club.
The only crew now regularly in
| training at the Analostan boathousets the
! senior crew composed of Moore bow; Perry.
2; Howard, 3 and Fischer, stroke. This
crew, AS stated last week, is keeping In
shape for the purpose OF giving the c. A. c.
senior four a friendly race and hard prac-
! tice, preparing the latter for is races at
| the National, on the 18th and 14th.
| Ii will be sort ef full-dress rehearsal for
| the c. A. G..
The A. B. G. is moving in good form and
moving well, and will undoubtedly make
| it very Interesting for tie Winged Arrow
boys, ihd this is what they want.
Although there are no other crews row
| Ing regularly, there are always a suffi-
cient number OF new men on hand every
evening TO make it possible to get out a
gig and second four. This gives valuable
practice, especially when the coxswain s
seat is occupied by so competent a coach
as Ross. who takes pleasure in devoting
considerable time to this work. Under his
direction the following members are rap
ir,tf,