Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-09
oARsMEN LOOKING FORWARD
TO AN INTERESTING SEASON.

Everything points to the fact thai
Washington and the Potomac river will
witness in the rowing season of 1908 an
aquatic revival eclipsing by far the dec
aIe from 1885 to 1895. when the Analos-
tans. Columbia Athletics and the Poto-
macs were keen as a knfepoint in their
rivalry and regattas and special races
were always on the tapis.
This indication is borne out by the in
creased interest being shown by the indi-
vidual oarsmen at this early day. as well
as the concerted action displayed by the
several organizations AS bodies. Then,
too. the presence of three acknowledged
national coachers-Dempsey with the Po-
tCmacs. Vail with the Georsetowns and
Plaisted again with the Analostans-
makes the interest keener,' and each will
strive to outdo the other in getting out
the best crews.
when Courtney was handling the POto-
macs, then champions; Kennedy the short
lived Washingtons. an offshoot of the
Potomacs. and old reliable Ellis Ward
was looking after the boys of the Column
bia Athlet ics-then and now three of the
greatest coaches who ever gathered to
look after the dOingS of our local clubs.
Those were great days for doing things,
and the officers of the clubs OF this period
are sanguine that 1905 will equal If not
surpaSs that period.
The proposition of Manager Woods Of
the Georgetowns to get up a small-sized
rega tia on the occasion of the visit Of the
New York University crew Is generally
commended, and there is no doubt that
with proper encouragement the clubs of
this city and Baltimore would enter crews
and make the opening event of the season
very good card.
Following this will come the first re-
gatta Of the year. the American Henley.
at Philadelphia May o. to which it is
almost certain that both the Potomacs and
Georgetown will send crews and scullers.
1t Is probable that at this regatta the Po-
tomacs will also enter, in the interscho-
lastic eight-oared shells. a crew made up
of it's high school boys-that is, IL they
show up well they did in 1907 The
club could turn out wonderful crew for
this race II the students would train for
the event, and in case of victory they
could then go against some of the college
crews that will be there.
Following this race will come the Peo-
pies regatta at Philadelphia, to which 1t
is likely that Georgetown will send its
varsity crew to try conclusions with the
best amateur clubs in America, as Man.
ager Woods is anxious to see them in the
race, it only being one week later than
the POughkeepSie intercollegiate, and 1t
would require little expense to hold the
men together for that short time. Be-
sides. at this regatta 1t is possible that
the American crew for the Olympian re-
gatta in England will be chosen, and
Georgetown is anxious to see one or more
Of it's Oarsmen selected for that crew.
After the Peoples regatta comes the Ma
tfonal Association In August, followed by
the Middle States Labor day, which the
Potomac river associations hope to make
feature for this city. Failing to land it
the associations will give an open regatta
here.
1t will thus be seen that the oarsmen of
the river looking forward to a lively
season in the sport watch they all regard
as the best and cleanest