New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-20
THREE O'CLOCK on THURSDAY.

by TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
New-London Conn. June lS.-The last Sunday
before the coming struggle between Yale, Harvard
and Cornell passed uneventfully. Day broke with
lowering clouds hanging thick over the encamp-
rnerts Of the opposing forces. II looked for while
as II their Anal day OF rest and recreation was
going 10 be gloomy and dismal. but the hours
dragged on toward noon old So dispelled the
n.sts and the remainder Of the day was all that
could be wished for.
Most Of the day was spent In reading the ad-
vance notices Of the coming struggle. as presented
by the Sunday papers. long walk helped 10 kill
time and keep muscle and mind in good condition
II is noteworthy fact that the members OF all
the crews were in excellent health and spirits.
Present conditions indicate that no one crew IS
going 10 fail from growing stale.
AS result Of the severe blow during the night
many Of the buoys with the flags for marking out
the course had been torn from their anchorage.
From the lower end OF the course 70 the mile and
a half mark there only flag left standing.
Considerable work will be necessary to make good
the damage done.
VARSITY RACE AT TWO O'CLOCK.
Saturday evening " l.. Meikleham. the referee:
l. E Sexton. chairman of the Regatta Committee
and the officials from the three colleges held
session at the Mohican Hotel. which lasted until
long after midnight. II was announced that the
hour for the big race had been definitely decided
upon for 2 p. m Wednesday. weather permitting.
TIE freshman race VIII occur the following day
az g. Mr.. Mekeham stated that special rules gov
ernlng the contest had been brought UP for con-
sheraton but that definite action had been
taken. Although the regulations had practically
been decided upon. II would be necessary 70 confer
wiki the three captains before making them publ"
Later in the afternoon preparations were making
e, the Yale camp for formal call upon their
friends the enemy at Red Top. Advance notice
that this social duty was about 10 be performed
had been given the wearers Of the crimson. and
there was hustle Of preparation for receiving the
guests. Nothing has been said concerning an IN
terchsnge OF courtes!es OF similar nature between
Yale and Cornell or Harvard and Cornell
CORNELL FAvoR1TE IN THE BETTING.
II cannot be said that New-London suffered any
unusual excitement to-day. The advance agents OF
rooters and cheerers have not yet arrived. The
place basked In the calm Of a New-Engand Sab
bath disturbed only by the presence OF the small
dismal corps Of newspaper men. AS for betting, II
is predicted that there Will be plenty OF II. win
Yale and Cornell hackers playing the prominent
part. Yales success the baseball field Saturday
which resulted in rich haul from the sons OF
Nassau is likely 10 give added zest 10 the specua-
ton OF course no betting was done to-day
Tomorrow the influx Of visitors Is expected to
begin. and from then on until the morning OF 'le
there Will be let-up. Rooms In the notes
are held al premium. Since the last race at New
London The large Areproof hotel, the Monican' has
been erected But even this. in addition to the
Crocker House. will fan far short OF meeting the
demands
CREWS HARD TRAINING OVER
With Saturday night the end Of the long
siege o. hard work and rigorous training. FROM
on until the pistol starts. the three crews IN
the race. which promises 70 be one OF the most
stubbornly fought contests in the history OF row.
ing little will be done except 10 keep the men up
70 their present perfect condition. Slowly Dit
surely the conviction that Cornell is gong 10 VIII
the race has Axcd Itself In the minds OF those VINO
have watched the work Of the three crews since
they have been the Thames. That Yale mas :
splendid lot % men. who have wellngh perfected
their inboat and outboat action. and that faTNt4
has shown vast Improvement, are frankly adinittcn
by impartial critics but there is something ABOUT
the way those men from Ithaca make their boat
spin through the water and the absolute conNcci.c1
.hey have In their ability 10 row strong powerful
fight 10 the finish that conpels admiration even on
the part Of their adversarles -.
The Yale crew worked harder last week man IN
either Of the others. Cook was unrelenting snort
spins. starts going over the full course at leisure
and under full pressure.an were given ther w H.
Those who have Mr. Cook coaching fdIe
aim 20 show the nervousness ne has this time ne
has been watching Courtney and the Cornell boat
with never-tiring eye, giving little. II any atteh-
lion 70 Harvard. Anyway. II promises 10 be mag
r!hcent contest and worth going miles 10 see.
many favorites overturned in the past and the
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