New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-16
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Cafes Ferry. Conn, June Is (SpeciaD.-The wealth
er for rowing practice to-day was excellent A drop
Of 20 degrees in the temperature from yesterdays
excessive heat rendered the college crews more
comfortable and they put in much moro salts
factory day. At Red Top the Harvard men were
up early and amused themselves by some exercise
before breakfast the beautiful lawn. After
breakfast both crews went on the river for
practice. A refreshing breeze blew UP the river
from the salt nearly all day. II was not
strong enough 10 interfere with the work OF the
crews.
The Harvard varsity eight is rowing superbly
and IS still a favorite with the race followers Mr.
Lehman is q cheerful person. and possesses
wealth Of good nature. Though the new Harvard
launch broke down a day two after ne 10
the Thames and he has been obliged to a slow
local steamer. the Venture. TO follow the crews
he has not complained Of his ill luck. This even
ing when he had followed the varsity shell nearly
70 the finish OF the four-mile course the Ventures
engine gave out. and she was compelled 70 abandon
the swift crew and return 20 her dock. Even this
did not r7if7e the Englishs coachs temper. He
smiled az he stepped upon tho Harvard hoat and
remarked that he had a crew who did not require
following anyway bystander suggested that the
Yale crew would be following Harvard next Wednes-
dav MI Lehman replied that Mr.. Cook. in his
onnion had fine crew Mr.. Cook yesterday made
q similar remark concerning the Harvard eight
The time Of the Harvard varsity crew over the
course this evening YVES not as good as 1t has been
II ,s admitted that Yale made the pull IN quicker
time Both crews hit pace this evening Of not
more than 2sO 10 the half mile which rs nothing
remarkable
rbs Harvard freshmen. under their coach. p c.
storrovy. are making great Improvement They are
a brawny lot OF youngsters, and have won good
opiniors from close observers Of their work Blake.
No 2 IN the Varsity shell, and Whitney No. In
the freshman she'll were both out Of the boat to-
.1kohr tl1vac ~ vs.
that both men have cold. which has affected the
throat but that their condition 10 not such as TO
arouse the fear that they may not be able 10 row
IN the races Blake's place was taken to-day by
Herman and Whtney's place by Lawrence kler-
nan rows WELL and the boat will not suffer II he
should stay IN for the race. The men in the mid
die OF the Harvard shell do a little more clipping
Lehman considers necessary. and the
next few days will be spent In correcting TINS
fault The Varsity crew is rowing IN an English
built shell, and the men like It 90 well that they
Will probably use it day. Davy cedar
she'll is held IN reserve for emergency. The
freshmen use Davy shell, and expect to row their
in It.
Yale crew sent a messenger down to Red Top Of
fering Mr.. Lehman the OF the Yale launch
FOR to-nnorrow's practice Nj Lehman, while
thoroughly approaching the courtesy, declined the
offer stating that he expects 70 have The FRANK
Thompson ready for to-morrow's work. An ex-
the Thompson was built. and he assured MI Leh-
mann that the craft will be in working order by to-
morrow The Harvard boys gave hearty cheer
for Yale when they informed Of the purport
OF Cooks nag Of truce.
st the Yale quarters everything was quiet to-
day The Varsity oarsmen are undergoing exam
nations daily in a pleasant room at Broadview.
Professor Gallaudet Of Yale University, Is In
charge He is d rigid examiner, and the fact that
was IN the Varsity boat in ~ and 20. does not
make the examinations any easier for the s5 crew.
The Yale freshmen went to New-Haven again to-
day 70 take examinations. AZ IA consequence iney
had scant practice IN their sneIl Ihey returned 70
night, and Will have spin down the course IN the
morning a.,
Iasi year the freshman crew had examinations
here Ike the Varsity men, but one OK the boys
Was detected in the act OF crioOing, ana this year
a. penance the freshman crew must take exam
nations at the University in the regular way This
!ntcrf-res somewhat with their training, but the
crew is hopeful o. winning Coach James Rodgers
does not seem 10 mind the handicap
This evening M Cook waited FOR the outgoing
tide before he sent his crew out on the course;
The river in semi-darkness when the shell
shot PAST The finish mark near the Thames River
minutes even. Among the visitors at the Yale
quarters today was George Adc" the well o" y
rowing dcvotce. who Is always q stanch hacker or
Yale crews Robert Louis Stevenson, a relative ~
and Minion ~. visited Harvard quarters to-day.
bob" COOK also went down during the afternoon
ana paid his respects 70 Mr.. lehman
Mr Courtney and the Cornell Varsity and
from Ithaca arrived AZ Harrisons Landing at s:45
o'cOck 20 night and went straight 10 bed ~ cap
tain Clark's Mr.. Courtney said II was 100 la'e
% talk but that his crews are in the PINK or
tomorrow tho Thames rowing course will present
a Nrcler apuoarance than FOR a number o. year.