Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-24
0ARSMEN RESTING
FOR FINAL STRUGGLE
Last Hard Work Yesterday,
and the College Rowers
Will Take Things Easy
Today.


terday marked the last day of hard work
for the crews. especially for Columbia.
which was given time trial upstream
over the course. The time said to
be one of the fastest made this season
by any of the crews and altogether sat
isfactOry. Both the varsity and the fresh
men who picked them up at the bridge
for two miles caught the water we'll to-
gether. The workmanship of both Fights
was clean.
Columbia and Syracuse are still looked
upon as favorites for the big race.
although the Orange is by no means Sc
cure in it's present position. The fact Is
that several of the men in that varsity
eight have had serious trouble with their
hands. and have in consequence been
forced several times TO lay off for day
or So Coach Ten Eyck stated some time
ago that he had just eight men to pick
from for his major eight Ihere Is
dearth of strong subs this year. and con-
sequently he has to choose between let
ting the men with bad hands row or boat
ing an inferior crew in the race
Pennsylvania still commands attention
as a possibility because of the Drawn and
experience in the boat, but in form they
have nothing on the other crews what
ever There Is no denying that they are
rowing raggedly. and unless Ward Is apie
to whip them into shape in the TWO re-
naming days before the final test VIC
tory could only be won on sheer strength.
They seem at times to clip the stroke.
which necessitates a loss of the power
exerted, no matter how forceful that
power may be.
Cornell's Weakness.
It is here that the Cornell varsity. now
rated below the Blue and Red by the
critics, has an advantage over them Cor
sell does not appear to be as strong as
her rivals. but it hardly seems wise to
follow the crowd" and underrate the
ability of the oarsmen. What has done
most to lower them in the estimation OF
the rowing sharps as the regatta day
draws near is the weakness OF one ol
the bow four. who has shown tendency
to "go under" in some of the stinest
trials If a man is now in that condition
1t is hardly probable that he can be bet
ter able to stand the strain Of grueling
race with only two days in which to get
in shape.
Wisconsin has commanded less atten-
ton than any other varsity combination
on the river Neither their form nor
strength seems to be cause for alarm in
the rival camps. but, on the other hand,
they. have not shown any marked weak
ness. There are few who would willingly
Cornell, yet they have not been subject
ed to nearly as much unfavorable crlti-
cism. Ned Ten Eyck's varsity is with
out doubt an unknown quantity and has
been the subject of considerable specula-
ton since it has been quartered here.
AS the private betting is increasing as
the regatta draws near. odds are begin
ming to take a definite form and more at
tention is being paid to the fours and
freshmen.
are held high in the general opinion of the
townspeople here, the experts favor the
Orange combination i'm preference to their
rivals. This is not because Of prestige
from last years race. but on the work
they have done while in training here.
Unlike the varsity. the Quaker quartet
is not liked because Of its Drawn. as it
averages only 159. Ballard, the stroke
oar. is considered to be exceptionally
good. however, and their showing in trials
over the course for two miles has doomed
their stock to quite some extent. Column
bia and Cornell are unknown quantities
in this race at the present stage of the
game
Favorites in Betting.
Columbia and Wisconsin have been the
favorites In the early betting for the
freshman race. but each day brings new
developments in the rating Of these crews.
which foretells an exceedingly close finish
i'm the second race on Saturday. Pop"
Courtney has paid deal of attention to
the Cornell youngsters and has intimated
that of the three crews he Is coaching
they are the most promising for their par
ticu!ar event. as they have shown up we'll
in trials with the varsity.
The Orange freshmen seem 10 have
escaped the notice OF the majority of
those interested in the rowing situation
here but their work has been consistent
ly watched by certain of Ehe critics here.
however, with the result that a favorable
impression has been created.
The Pennsylvania freshmen are Liked
least by those who try to dope the win
ners in the different events. There is at
present little Pennsylvania freshmen
money, and then only when induced by
odds. &c. with the exception of the Phil
adelphianS, the freshman situation is puZ-
z.ng and it Is i'm this race that the closest
struggle is expected.
The usual race for gentlemen's tours
will take place Friday, the day before the
regatta. Columbia, Cornell, Pennsylvania
and Wisconsin will enter their substitute
tours, but Ten Eyck will not allow any Of
his men to participate. Although this
event has been held regularly, the SYRIA
cuse coach has never permitted a four to
enter from his camp. The Quakers intend
to enter two tours. Although Wisconsin
composed of substitutes, which will go in
Fridays race. The managers of the four
college crews which will take part I'm the
gentleman's race will meet this afternoon
at the Nelson House to set the time and
make the final arrangements.
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