The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-08-15
RaoTMGI.
Harlem River ORrsmen Training for the
Middle States Regatta.


The fine weather OF yesterday acted as q
much-needed stimulant to the Harlem River
oarsmen, who have been compelled to take
their training spins for the past week under
depressing atmospheric conditions. The effect
Of the cool, bracing air was noticeable in the
morning and afternoon spins Of the crews and
scullers engaged in preparation for the Middle
States regatta. and the vim which the sturdy
wielders of sweep and scull put in their strokes
had an appreciate influence on the speed Of
the boats. The stretch OF water lined by the
lighthouses was lively for the time Of year when
usually o large number Of the clubmen are
away on their summer vacations, and nearly
every club had one or more crews on the river.
The junior eight of the Harlem Rowing Club
did good work in long stretches. Several
changes have been made in the crew during
the week. and a new man. Padelford. substi-
tuted for Loscarn. The crew rowed yesterday
In the following order: Padelford. bow: Rear
don. 2: Volmake. 3; Gearing. 4; Deyery. 5;
Hanlon. 9: Reilly. z; Lloyd. stroke: s~cannell.
coxswain. F.. q. Schaefer and F. J. Dolan were
out in the double. and seemed to get great
speed out of the boat. The former also took a
spin in his single shell. his work indicating
that he will probably represent the Harlem
Club IN the intermediate singles.
Capt. Binzen OF the Metropolitan Rowing
Club has decided to enter a junior eight in.
stead OF O Tour Tor the regatta on LaDor Day
and yesterday devoted his attention to placing
them to the best advantage. They took salts
factory breathers during the day and showed
good form. occupying the thwar as follows:
P. Lynch. 1: j.. Cox. 2: W. W. Clark, 3; ]. Con
lon, 4; H. Reddy. 5: @. Haynes. g.; G. z. Rus
sell. z; A. +. BinZen, stroke. and Z. I. Clark
coxswain. Reddy and Conlon. the clubs entry
for the junior doubles. were out together. and
Frank Ruddock. the aspirant for single honors.
took several short spins.
L. NJ. Mackay. the crack sculIer Of the Nassau
Boat Club, returned from his vacation yesters
day, apd though he did light work. is possible
entry for the senior quArter-mile dash. Lively
interest Is taken in this event. Il. Vought OF the
Atalanta, J. I. Maggie OF the Harlem, Rowing
Club and sedaleck Of the First Bohemian Boat
Club all praeticed yesterday. Each has q num-
Der OF supporters for the race. in which so much
depends upon ability to start quickly.
4 promising candidate for the Junior singles
turned up in w. Mahoh OF the Crescent Boat
Club. whose style. though lacking finish, Inn
pressed the experts favorably.
Capt. Z. W. Knickerbocker Of the DauntlesS
men In trim for the junior eight-oared shell
senior eight from thirteen applicants.
The, crew, that won, the junior four-oared
race at the Nonpareil Regatta on Saturday will
be put in training for the event open to juniors
at the Middle. States Regatta. and the club will
In all probability be also represented by a senior
four and q senior double.
The First Bohemians have been busy during
siX-oared barge In which the senior crew will
race at the Valencia. Boat Club Regatta next
Saturday, with the view of giving the crew Q
public trial Tor the big event on Labor Day