New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-21
COLLEGE ATHLETICS.
OUTLOOK FOR THE YALE CREW.
THE BOATING SEASON BEGUN-PossIBLE MAKE
UP OF THE YALE EIGHT.

Up OF THE YALE EIGHT.
New-Haven, Conn. jar. 20 CSpeciaD.-The Yale
boating season has begun. Nearly fifty men have
e,raaav presented themselves as candidates for
the freshman crew. These have been divided into
squads by Captain Allen of the varsity ana are
now practising daily under the direction OF the
varsity oarsmen still remaining in college. the
candidates for the university crew will not begin
work until after February 1, because the festlvi-
ties OF the prom would make regular training
impossible However even at this early date, spec
ulation is rife concerning the probable makeup OF
the eight and the chances of defeating Harvard
OF last years varsity crew, which Harvard de-
feated there are still in college Williams, stroke;
Niedecken, No. Z; Allen (captain), No. 9; Brown
No 8 and wickes, No 2. Brown has decided not
70 train this year. he feels that all his Afternoon
should be paid to his football captaincy, since his
health viii not permit active training during nine
months of the year His decision is deeply regret
ted for he is strong oar. This withdrawal leaves
four vacant places. for which there VIII De sharp
competition. All the members of the SO called COL
iege crew which defeated Annapolis last May Will
be candidates and of these Mitchell Patterson,
Greenway and Cross. judged from their form OF
last year should win the coveted places. And yet
II is by means certain that these men or even
any of the remaining four will be found in the
varsity boat. II is felt by many that the trouble
with last years crew that the men had rowed
long together and lacked life and energy. which
are just as important in rowing the perfect form
which the SO eight certainly possessed II is saI
say that change will be made in this
respect; the competition will be longer and each
OF the candidates will have plenty of chance to
show his ability. The general policy, however, will
be changed. Captain Allen has announced that
De Gellaudet stroke of the 92 and 9S crews, now
an instructor in physics in the academcal depart
ment. will be head coach again He VIII be assist
ed, just as last year. by graduates, among whom
will be Alfred Cowles. Sc; Joshua HartwelI 81;
S B. Ives SO; Richard Armstrong, '95 s., and James
Rodgers. 9S. They viii teach the old Cook
years Of care and thought. and which has led
many Yale crews TO victory.
It can BE- positively stated that Yale viii not row
Cornell this year. AS usual at the beginning OF
the season ruTnors abroad that correspondence
is going IN with view of arranging a meeting:
Yae's position has not changed Yale and HarVard
are bound TO at New-London, ana as CornelI
has refused the Thames 1t would be
fruitess TO open negotiations Although it is dis
in college boating cannot be settled Yale men
never have sought the title of champions but have
ALWAYS been content if their crews could win from
Harvard. This year, in the face of last years
crushing defeat. victory over the Crimson Will
be quite sufficient 70 satisfy the most ardent en-
The announcement that Walter Camp is TO be the
graduate adviser in athletics indicates that this
side of Yale life will be properly cared for The
annual meeting of the corporation. The field will
be transferred the president and fellows, and Mr.
Camp will be treasurer of the field. He will unity
the financial management of the various athletic
organizations and will give the faculty and students
the benefit of his advice matters OF athletic
policy. The appointment of Mr.. Camp is naturally
popular one.