The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-01

POUGHKEEPSIB. n. Y, June 30.-After
management of the intercollegiate boat
races here today two events were decided
and one was held over until Monday. The
entire programme could have been COM
peted if there had been any resolution on
the part of the officials who looked over
the course at O'Clock, the time scheduled
for the first race. But, as the water was
a trine choppy at the time, though not
nearly so rough as it was at New London
on Thursday, it was decided to postpone
the four-oared and freshman races until
after the varsity had been rowed at
o'clock.
Had the crews been in readiness to row
at 6 O'Clock there would still have been
time to have the fours and the freshmen
compete. but inexcusable delays made the
start of the varsity race an hour late and
the freshmen were sent away at o'clock
in semi darkness. In fact, it was impos-
sible to see the shells at all at the finish
except from the craft anchored In the
stream.
The university race turned out to be one
of the most sensational ever rowed On
the HUDSON River, LOl III COUNTY
Pennsylvania crew, which was picked as
the winner by experts, came up 10 ex-
pectations, but even at that the Quakeis
were compelled to row out every foot OF
the way to defeat the University of Wis
consin eight, which was but three
quarters of length behind at the finish.
Pennsylvania was extended to the fullest
limit.
The Badgers spurted again and again
after leaving the three-mie mark under
the bridge but they could not catch up.
Cornell had kept right up with the leaders
until after passing the bridge, when the
Ithacans were completely played out and
dropped back so rapidly that they were
nearly overhauled at the finish by Column
bia, who had been last more than half OF
the way and had been compelled to row
with every pound Of strength in order to
finish ahead of Georgetown
The victory was one of Drawn, weight,
and rowing skill. Pennsylvania simply
lasted better than Wisconsin. while Cor
rell could not stand the pace set by the
two leaders Columbia was last almost
from the start. until two and one-hals
miles had been completed. when George
town was overhauled. The New York col
Iegians hung to their work with pluck, and
when they saw that Cornell was falling
back they made game rally to secure
third place, but 1t was too late.
Pernsylvania's victorygwas all the more
remarkable because Davenport, who rowea
No. 3. caught a crab Just after passing the
three-mile mark. and lost half dozen
strokes. The accident put Pennsylvania
completely out of swing. but with a re-
markable recovery the Quakers, including
Davenport, were soon proceeding with the
same masterful stroke that had carried
them to the front after the two-mile flag
had been passed From that point Penn
sylvania was never headed, but Wisconsin
kept so close behind that there was at no
time clear water between the shells.
Pennsylvanias time was 1874 3-a. which
shows that there was no loafng at sny
stage Wisconsin's time was 1915 2-5,
which also illustrated what heart-brcak-
ing finishes these crews INDUCED In. The
best time on record for four miles In
varsity race is 1929, made by the Cor
nell crew in 1896. so that today's struggle
may be considered above the average.
The race was rowed over a smooth course,
which was stirred up some by passing
steamer though none OF the crews was
seriously interfered with. The crews
rowed with wind. and tide in their favor.
which must be taken into consideration.
The freshman race. which started ex-
actly at o'clock, was won by the Uni
versity of Wisconsin crew, which led from
an early stage and finished three lengths
to the good. The battle between Penn
sylvania and Cornell for the place was so
desperate in the last quarter of a milS
that those on the yachts and steamers
close to the finish could not tell which was
ahead.
The timekeepers. for that matter were
unable to catch the time for these crews.
although they called the figures for Wis
consin's victory 9:45. The judges placed
Pennsylvania second. Cornell third. and
Columbia fourth.
Many believed the decision should have
been just the other way. Columbia was
last, and never had chance. No time
was taken for the Blue and White eight.