The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-03
COLLEGE BOAT RACES
FRESHMEN CONTEST WON BY COR.
NELL, WITH COLUMBIA SECOND.
Varsity Quadrangular Race Taken by
Fennsylvania, with Cornell, Wis
cOnsin and Columbia in Order.

SARATOGA LAKE, N. Y, July 1.-The
freshmen and varsity races of the inter-
collegiate rowing association were roWed
over two and three-mile courses, respective
~. The Cornell freshmen won the first
contest IN lO:5l SO, three and one-half
lengths ahead of Columbia, which finished
second through a splendid squirt in the
stretch which put her boat slightly over
quarter of a length ahead of the Quaker
boat
pennsylvania, pulling the only paper shell
used in the contest, won the varsity race
by three and one-half lengths in the re-
markedly good time of 15:511R. Cornell got
into second place after a lively sprint with
wisconsin, leading the Westerners nearly a
length. Columbia padded across the line
four and half lengths behind Wisconsin.
The quadrangular race developed sur
prises, namely Pennsylvania victory over
Cornell and Wisconsin, heading the other
all through the first mile and her remarka-
bly, good work from the standpoint of the
disadvantages under which her men suf-
fered by reason of long journey so near
the time for the race. Columbias place in
the varsity had been so uncertain all
along that her finish was not surprise.
The freshmen rowed in almost CLASSY
water, but the varsity crews had rapidly
increasing south wind at their backs which
accounts in part for the fast time made by
the winner. The freshmen finished in fairly
good shape. Pennsylvania gave out per-
ceptibly at the last in their fight with CO.
lumbia The Cornell crew showed their
condition by rowing back to their quarters,
distance of four miles.
The Wisconsin varsity crew had to row
two miles to the starting point, for the lack
A 10 Of he rCit
race, two men in the Cornell boat required
a dash of water to enable them to keep
their seats The Pennsylvania and Wis
consin crews finished strong and the Column
bia eight eVinced considerable exhaustion.
The four varsity crews were at their re-
spective stake boats and ready for the word
as soon as the referees boat reached the
starting place at 1:35 o'clock. At the pistol
shot Columbia took the water first with
forty; Wisconsin third with thirty-eight
and Cornell last with thirty-four. Before
half dozen lengths had been rowed the
stroke, forged to the front and at the half
mile had lead of half length. Cornell
which was trailing in the rear, put. on
Columbia, which was second In this way
they rowed to the mile flag. which they
passed with Wisconsin length in the lead
and rowing a stroke that was pushing the
boat through the water at a terrific rate
Of speed. Wisconsin, Cornell and Column,
Pennsylvania thirty-six. The speed shown
by the Wisconsin boys was a surprise to
everybody. AS the crews approached the
second mile Pennsylvania went up with
rush, rowing a thirty-eight stroke and be-
fore the two. miles had been reached, took
the lead from Wisconsin. The Wisconsin
boys pluckily held on to second place, row.
ing a thirty-four stroke. 1t was at this
juncture that the Comedians were seen to
''shoot their bolt Colson called on the
men to go after Pennsylvania. The men
responded with a will but their reserve
force which was so apparent in the New
London contest, did not show itself and
while they got up on even terms with the
Wisconsin boys, it was seen that the Quak-
ers were beyond their reach. In the last
mile Pennsylvania skinned over the water
like swallow, crossing three and half
lengths in the lead. Cornell and the
fight over every inch of the last mile for
second place. the difference being less than
a length.
Just before the start of the varsity race,
two three Wisconsin men sought bets
that Wisconsin would finish either ahead of
Pennsylvania or Columbia. Several such
bets were made, the greater portion of the
money being wagered with Pennsylvania
One bet was made that Cornell would beat
Wisconsin by five lengths.
Following is the official times in the two
races: