The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-27
WILL NOT USE NEW SHELL.
Harvard Coach Thinks Time Too Short
Work of tho Rivals on Thnmes.

Work of tho Rivals on Thames.
GALES FERRY. June 26.-All the crews at
Broadview and Red Top were out on the river
at early hour this morning The water
was very calm and scarcely any wind pre-
vailed. Yale s varsity crew started up the river
at 9 o'clock, Coachers Gallaudet. Cowles and
Bolton following in the launch. Short stretches
were taken and some advice was given by
Coach Gallaudet on blade work. The row.
ing was very satisfactory. the eight stalwart
oarsmen leaning forward and catching the
water with rhythmic precision. The cedar wash
boards were put on all the Yale shells by John
Kennedy this morning. so that the me n would
be accustomed to them by Thursday. Iaes
freshman crew and the varsity four spent some
time Off tho boathouse. the latter receiving
instructions from DR.. Bolton. Cross and
Greenway, who were replaced by Patterson
and Cameron. gave up training this morning
and left by train for New Haven
The Yale four are rowing fairly well. but It
Ia doubtful II any one can be found about
the quarters to back them in the two-mile
contest with the crack Crimson four. The lat
ter were on the river at 10 o'clock and rowcd
two miles on time. covering the distance in II
minutes 40 seconds. according to their own
statement. Coxswain Howe in speaking Of
this crew. said that 1t was not rowing in the
fine form it showed last week and that it would
have to brace up II It expected to win the Sec
ond event on Thursday.
Coach jim Rodgers. who trained the Yale
freshmen crew which beat Harvard and Cornell
last year on the Thames. was asked by Sun
reporter to- night what chances his present
crew had Of winning. We'll" he replied. the
freshmen this year are rowing remarkably
well. and | consider them as fine a crew as any
ever sent from Yao Although last years
freshman crew VOL by close margin this
eight Is far superior in It's waterman ship. The
crew last year did not get together until the
last day. in fact the last minute in the race. and
surprised every one.
Payne Whitney. who was captain OF last years
varsity eight and who is assisting Coach Rodg
ers in getting the freshmen in shape. also stated
to SuN reporter to- night that he had great con-
q" nee in tho youngsters. They null evenly
and clean and get considerable speed out Of
their boat The shell to he used by the fresh
men is the Clasper craft built for the varsity
crew last year. but never used in the contest
with Harvard and Cornell on account Of the
| crew being too heavy Tor her.
, During the morning practice OF the Harvard
varsity crew Coach GalIaudet and CAPT. Allen
! of Yale were Interested spectators on the
nTGh fFsns tb on h@y9s gone
eshh,ton Of fast rowing. and the Spw Via Haven
cxreerts said after they came ashore that Har;.
I onrsm"n and that Thursdays race ought to he
I q very close contest
| Haryard's varsity crew gave another trial
! to the new Davis skin this morning. Broker
/ Smith and the DAVIS brothers having spent
nearly all tho time since the trial late yester-
| day afternoon in putting the craft in
condition. After a few stretches had been
! pulled up and down the river. the men found
! that they were not resting comfortably in the
! shell. note was made of their respective
/ mplaints. and the builders tackled the rig
gng again. The Crimson freshmen were sent
! above Yale,s quarters for their morning prac-
tIce, but did not appear to have their usual snap.
! This afternoon Coach J. j. Storrow arrived
! from Boston and at u O'Clock he entered the
| launch with J.. G.. StOrrow, Ii. 5. Mumford and
+" Pat Donovan 1t was tho intention to have
half mile and the freshmen were the
first to paddle over to the starting stake.
/ the varsity appearing few minutes later
| While the freshmen were waiting Coach
| StOrrow had them practice starts and the
| boys were in good trim when the varsity crew
you ready and an instant later gave the
| word CO.
Both eIghts caught the water sharply and
/ hung together until the half-mie flag drew
! near. when the varsity spurted and led the
I freshmen by half II boats length at the stake.
| The sen iors were rowing in their new Cam
| bridge she'll
After the haf-me brush the Davis shell was
ordered out for another rial. and the oarsmen
said the alterations made were a great i'm
prUvement and that they could work with
more freedom.
How do you find the craft. Capt Higgins 2"
asked Coach Storrow through the megaphone.
| Well, line M off the boathouse and have
| half mile"
The boats were started evenly and both