Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-10
WILL BEGIN TOMORROW
WORK ON THE RIVER OF GEORGE
TOWN UNIVERSITY oARsMEN.

II was the intention OF COacn Murray "A.
Russell of the Georgetown University crew
to get his men out on the water last week,
and Wednesday was set for the initial
spin The unexpected spring blizzard, how
ever, kept them indoors.
The ice above the Aqueduct bridge has
been broken up, and now for the first time
since early last December the river is open.
The collegiate oarsmen were watching the
ice disappear eagerly, and thought that as
soon as it was ali gone they would be out on
the river; but, as Is often said, there is
no telling what Washington weather will
do next Coach Russell and the oarsmen
are hopeful that the wind will tone down.
and the regular spring work in the shells
will begin tomorrow.
1t seems rather odd to read here in
''balmy Washington" that the Yale and
Harvard crews are both out on the water
at New Haven and Boston, respectively.
The usual retort to Washington about
early spring training is out of order now,
as in both places they have had a week
of actual work with the sweeps, while here
the lingering winter has kept the locals off.
&c.. -
There was a well-authenticated story
afioat recently that Coach Fred Plaisted.
crews into shape in three weeks last Au-
gust has about decided to go to Philadel-
phia to take charge of the crews of
prominent Schuylkill navy organization.
This piece of news for a while put quite
a damper on the activity of the Analostan
oarsmen, and the enthusiasm of that club
was at very low ebb. Its ardor was not,
however, Quenched, and last week there
was an active movement to induce Plaisted
to remain: and with the prospects bright
for his doing so. anxiety for the coming
season Is dissipated.
value Of the men who were responsible for
their excellent season of 1906, for they
unanimously reelected the entire staff.
President Maddox has been at the head of
the wearers of the blue and white for
number of years, and it is largely due to
his wisdom and conservatism that the clubs
affairs have been kept in such a healthy
state.
years officers is an indication that the
members determined to make the COM
ing season the most interesting one in
years. Authority has been given Capt.
shell is procured at once. Other measures
are being taken to prepare busy term.
The captain will be assisted i'm the pur-
chasing Of new S craft craft BY Mr.: Louis A.
Plaisted acting as consulting adviser.
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Preparations for the opening of the sea-
son are being made at the Potomacs' home,
too, and Superintendent Bromley is giving
the house its annual spring cleaning The
club holds it's monthly meeting Wednesday
night, when the subject Of improving the
clubs quarters will be discussed.
The Potomacs also have been in troubled
waters concerning their coach. 1t Is re-
ported that their old standby, Pat Dempsey,
will not live in Washington next summer
but will be seen doing aquatic stunts at
the jamestown exposition. The Potomacs
an understudy trying to fill Mansfield's
boots.
Mr. Russell Underwood, chairman Of the
dance committee, has issued cards for an
impromptu affair at the club house for Sat-
urday March 16.
The Georgetown Preparatory Athletic AS
ISOLATION will more than likely be seen at
the American Henley in Philadelphia this
year. The supporters of this regatta are
also solicitous that the Washington high
schools follow the lead of the northern
cities and include rowing In their ath-
letics OF course, this would be imprac-
A. Hecox of the Potomac club and a profess
sor at the Mckinley School is sanguine that
the best of all sports will be taken up at
once.
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The wise ones say, Watch the sculling
contests this year." The American Henley
has already announced its intention of fea-
turing the octuple event.