Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-17
Many Men Called for Help and
Had to Retire From
Long Race.

strong wind they swan from the Brook-
Ign bridge pier to Coney> Island a dis
lance of thirteen miles, and at the hnish
after having been in the water more than
five hours, were in better condition than
any of the men who competed.
John J. Forester of "a Cheever place.
Brooklyn, finished first. He swan the
distance in the remarkably fast time OF
four hours and forty-six minutes.
Because Of the strong tide against the
swimmers the officials compelled the
young women to board launches short
distance from where Forester landed.
They had covered the entire course when
they rounded Norton's Point and were
swimming strongly to the corps station
at the foot of 34th street. Coney Island,
where a crowd had gathered, when they
were hauled out Of the water. The doctor
who examined them Immediately after
they left the water announced that they
showed no i'll effects of their display of
endurance.
She Wasn't Bit Tired.
Feel just as good as when 1 started"
blithely remarked Miss Hurst as she ran
to her dressing room, followed by a cheer
ing crowd.
II really don't know how I feel" an
swered little Miss Gallup as the crowd
surged about, offering congratulations and
plying her with questions; and then she
trotted up the beach to get into her street
clothes.
II only hope my name doesn't get in
the papers," said Miss Gallup a little lat
er. 1T would rifle mother and get me In
serious trouble.
How did 1 come to make the test
After Miss Hurst had entered she asked
me to join her. When she explained how
safe 1t was-that boats would always be
by my side-I consented to start with her.
1 really never thought l could reach here.
With the exception of tWO-mile swim
two weeks ago at Providence l had never
swan any distance and it was simply to
favor Miss Hurst that l started.
when I reached Bath Beach the boys
who guided me in their boat asked me if
1 had had enough. 1 felt SO good that
said I would stick 1t out a little longer.
Several other times they asked me if 1
were fatigued, but each time / was having
too much fun to quit"
She was afraid to take any nourishment
during the trip and she had used the
lubricants simply because she had seen
the men use them.
Miss Hurst Has q Record.
Unlike Miss Gallup. Miss Hurst is a
veteran distance swimmer. Twice last
year she swan from Staten Island to
Coney Island, and on each occasion she
was not fatigued when she finished. She
is a powerful woman, weighing more than
a hundred and fifty pounds. She knew the
intricate points of the sport better than
most of the men, From beginning to end
she was In tubilant mood.
Even when far beyond Fort Hamilton
she kicked her heels up In the water and
shouted to the cheering crowds in the
passing craft. While rounding Nortons
point she overheard one of the officials
order his boat to stay near, as she might
hov. 20 he v>{o rod ha
piled:
You won't pick me up. Don't fear;
I'm simply resting now. I'm going to
swim to the finish and then back to the
start again."
On her way down she twice supped beef
tanned her jOvial mood and said she in
tended to remain on the island and enjoy
a dance.
The race was replete with thrilling in
cidents. Thirty-four of the best SWIM
mers belonging to the organization dived
from the bridge wharf at 1923 pm.
AS they swan they were greeted with
a cheer from the crowds that lined the
shores. The two girls answered every
cheer given them by the passing boats.
AS the Battery was passed Capt. Nc
Auley of Providence was leading his COM
petitors.
Frey of Harden was first to drop out
After a half-mile swim he had to be
pulled into boat. Thomas Webb Of
South Norwalk. Conn.,. was the next to
meet with trouble. He. too. got tired,
and was pulled into boat off Governors
Island. A little farther on Michael
O'Sullivan doubled up like jackknife
and it was with difficulty that he was
hauled out of the water.
A Sensational Rescue.
The most sensational rescue of the day
occurred opposite the Crescent clubhouse
off seth street. South Brooklyn. Henry
Smolensky of Manhattan became spent so
suddenly that before his guides could
pick him up he was in danger of drown
ing After much trouble the youngsters
who attended him dragged him senSeless
into the boat.
Excited by the exhaustion Of their con-
testant they cried for help. and soon two
other guides were at their side. Then
Commodore Hueston's launch steamed up
and Capt. Thorman, veteran of the
corps, jumped in and administered Stimu-
lants to the unconscious swimmer. Capt
Hueston hoisted the red flag and in a
jiffy the hospital crew was at his side
Two doctors worked over Smolensky and
he quickly regained consciousness.
In rapid succession Paul Unger, Her.
bert Nichols, Frank Rademacher, John
Gilday and W. A. Bixbee came to grief
from over-exertion. All had difficulty in
reaching their boats. AS Nortons point
was reached, Capt. McAuley few the dis
tress signal. while more than a quarter
of q mile in front. His efforts at fighting
the currents earlier in the race had their
effect and he was thoroughly exhausted.
When the point was rounded only eight
remained in the race, including the two
girls.
Ovation for Winner.
AS Forester reached the beach, at 5:15
o'clock, he received a great ovation. Ed
ward Tenthoff Of the Washington Heights
station finished ten minutes later. Charles
HURT of Asbury Park was the third to
land, Arthur Bennett of Fort Washington
Point was fourth. John Demeyer. fifth.
and Commodore L. F. B. Levy of Asbury
Park sixth.
After the last man had arrived the
tents at which they dressed were like a
hospital. The swimmers were lying all
around the place. being attended by doc
tors
Just before Arthur Bennett staggered in
his mother who had waited at the beach
since noon. tainted. She had anticipated
his arrival earlier and could not be
quieted when told that her son was all
right.
INTERNATIONAL GOLF.