Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-23
BOATHOUSE GOSSIP.

Only one objection - far has been raised
against the program OF the coming Middle States
regatta. The active workers in the shells Of the
Potomac Boat Club. supported BY Coach Pat
Dempsey, claim the eight-oared events should
be for regular distance Of q mile and q half,
and not the short sprint Of mile, a. arranged
for this years affair.
The senior eight Of the Potomaes - getting
into the same shape a. last year at the National.
when their work was the admiration and won
crew. When It goes bscf for the st.oSe and
makes the catch It looks a though the shell
i Leaps from the water. They YIN uphold
neighborhood Of the Aqueduct bridge every after.
noon about $50 O'Clock attract large crowds.
Extreme regret is expressed in local circles
that the Analostans will not figure in the Mid
local: s.rasss .ssin': &c :. :sssssf ''' 10 nave
Coaches Rice and Vail Of the Arundels and
Ariels Of Baltimore are bending every effort to
get their crews in shape for the Middle states.
might tho to
themselves for Labor day. and the dual meet
huge crowd of their sdnsrents nom Baltimore.
In the New York Athletic eight Of this season.
OF sc sne at only
Ollie Kimberley, R. Klein and Stroke c. Kusche
1t is claimed that they are the fastest crew the
Athletics ever turned out, and may come here
Potomscs at PhiIsdelPh,s.
Joe Daily. the intermediate sculler Of the Po-
tomacs. is taking a weeks rest. but will return
In time to get in the Quadruple SOULS II his
clubhouse decide to enter.
The Potomacs are considering the project of
entering a senior four in the race for that class
yahON Aov al trnfn hat npA- ~&~
spransey. 3: Hart. 2. and Ellis. bow. would
make a winner. They have been rowing together
only drawback would be Ellis getting familiar
with the science OF steering the craft with his
feet
Greer has announced bis retirement from row.
ing after regaining the American championship.
nre Of the sSassbscf and IKE every otSer
enthusiastic oarsman and sculler. he will be
seen in many I more resfttas Of the year. Watch
O'Neil Of Halifax. N. g.. will be here Labor
d.. e win the Middle State;
ahead Of Bennett, the champion. He 10
wonder.
II you want to start a riot at the Potomac
boathouse get Mai. Douglas Spencer Bliss and
George Herman arguing over the difference be-
octuple Pat Dempsey has tried to act rs arbi-
traitor but his explanation only makes the mud
Ole worse all AROUND. 10 Luc DOatnOuSc committee
has ordered the subject tabooed from the
plaza in order to preserve the peace
Every one in the vicinity Of Aqueduct bridge.
Potomacs and canoeists, are hoping the regatta
committee will change the course in order to
finish close up by the bridge. 1t Is the only
sensible thing to do under the circumstances.
Ed Mueller is making good In the junior boat
and will surely make a finer oarsman than his
successful brother. Capt. Carl Mueller. He Is
an apt student and catches on very fast.
One Of the most liberal donations received by
the Potomacs to help them out in the coming
regatta that offered them BY Mr.. J. e.
Battenneld. He is the owner OF one Of the few
speedy motor boats on the river that can keep
up with the fast going eights, and be rendered
his services and boat for every day from now
until Labor day for the purpose Of bringing the
crews into shape. The Offer was accepted. and
hence the Black Arrow is On the course every
The Analostans have expressed q desire to
house some of the crews In their home during
the regatta, and II Is probable that several
crews will be sent over there to enjoy the well
known hospitality of Capt. Townsends ship
mates.
Morse. the Cornell boy, who II stroking the
junior crew OF the Potsmacs. is a typical oars
man. and sets q stroke that carries his shell
along ut a very fast rata. Oempeey nkoe his
action and predicts q great niture for him II he
sticks to his task.