Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-07-04
PENNSYLVANIA A WINNER
1t Won Its Heat for the Grand Chal-
lense Cup in Great Style.
DEFEATED LONDON ROWING CLUB
Americans Dangerous to the
LeanderS.
WARD SAYS HE IS NOT SURPRISED
Associated Press Dispatches by Special wires.

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Associated Press Dispatches by Special Wires.
Henley, Eng. July 3.-The Henley
royal regatta formally opened today,
although, owing to the large number oi
entries for the Thames challenge CUP,
three heats in the contest for thai
trophy were rowed yesterday afternoon,
which were won by Trinity Hall,
Cambridge, School of Mines Rowing
Club and tbs Kingston Rowing Club.
The regatta began under favorable
conditions. The sun was bright and
warm, but cool breeze was blowing
OFT the towpsth. The attendance, how
ever, did not elual expectations, and in
no way equaled Ya.e's year. Compare
lively few american flags or prominent
Americans were visible.
The Pennsylvanians came down to
their hoathouse at l1.30a. m. They
oil declared themselves fit and cent
dent. Leandder, which was to meet
Now College at H. 50 y. M, went OUT
for spin, but the Pennsylyanians did
not embark until they went to thu
starting point. Bob Cook, 10 his final
summary Of the iennsylyanian' pros
poets, said: mo American crew was
ever at Henley with better prospects.
They are in splendid condition, and
are confident. They will, in my
opinion. meet Leander in the finals,
when, fear, the Englishmen will beat
them. - 8H III
The results today were as follows:
wrFoRD CHALLENGE CUP.
First Kingston Rowing Club
beat Trinity College, oxford; time, 8. 90.
Second heat Christ College, Cam.
bridge, beat Royal ARTILLERY Rowing
Club; time, LOG.
GRAND CHALLENGE orP.
First heat - Leandsr Rowing Club
Eeat New College, Oxford; time, 7.09.
Second neutrality-suspicious. Univer-
SHY beat London Rowing Club by three
lengths; time, 7.01 2.5.
THAMES CHALLENGE CUP
Fourth heat.-Trinity Hall, Cam
bridge, beat London Rowing Club; time
Fifth hsat-Royal School of Mines
beat Twiclsenham Rowing Club.
LADIES CHALLENGE PLATE.
First heat Worcester College, Oy-
ford, beat Jesus College, Cambridge;
time, I'll.
Second heat-Eton Rowing Club beat
Trinity College, Dublin; time, Z. IS.
DIAMOND CHALLENGE sceLLs.
First hest--K johnson beat a. II.
Oloutte.
Second heat--G. Ashs beat W. c.
Bond; time, 8. As.
Third heats. 7. Blackstaffe beat
WA. Hickman of st. John; time, 9.23.
WON IN GREAT STYLE.
The Pennsylvanians undoubtedly won
their heat in great style. They were
never extended, and il Is now freely ad-
mitted by those WIN thought the Le.
anders had a certainty for the grand
challenge cup that the Americans are
extremely dangerous.
II don't like the looks Of it, said
the London crews coach to reure-
sentative of The Associated Press II
thought we might be beaten, but I
never thought the Americans would
show such capabilities. " 4.t
When Umpire Pitman's launch ar
rived at the starting point, both crews
were waiting. The most encouraging
feature was the perfect nonchalance the
Americans showed while waiting, In
marked contrast to both Cornell and
Yale. Without delay, Mr.. Pitman cent
them on their journey, Pennsylvania
rowing 40, and London Al. At the
end OF the island, the Americans led by
half length. Opposite Fawley Court,
which they did In 1924, the Americans
were clear and rowing SO. They seemed
to be rowing little short opposite the
Leander enclosure, and there the Lon
don crew made their final effort, but ID
was no good. The Pennsylsanians in
creased the distance rapidly, and rear
the grand stand hit up the stroke to 40.
euditpen to 48, crossing the line at a
terrific pace. There was practically no
cheering.
The Psnnsylvanians, after their heat
for the grahd challenge cup, disem-
barhed ut their boathouge apparently
as flesh as when they left it. There Was
no sign Of exhRuHti6n on the part Of
any members Of the Grew. The stroke,
said: eve pulled prettyt1iyely |
ut the finish, but there was no time liz
the race when wehad any doubt about |
the result. +" Ellis Ward, the coach,
said: THE crew did the work today |
Fhich 1 expected. Thsir performance,
believe, was most dreditable. But, |
to me, it was Ia no way surprise.
There was no advantage whatever ID |
the stations today, and all the cundi. |
lions OF the race and the management |
were as perfect as any one could desire.
can say no more about the firals thao |
have already said, hut our work to
day. think, hes demonstrated our
ability TO uphold the credit Of the
university against any crew we may
meet.