Evening star., 1909-02-28
B0ATHOUSE GOSSIP.

1t looks almost certain that Baltimore
will secure the next Middle States re-
gatta, as reports received from the north
ern clubs by members of the Patapsco
Navy make the assurance almost GER
taintY. The news around the lighthouses
the Oarsmen of Washington just as good
opportunities to win honOrS as II held
here on the Potomac river.
There is the annual rumor going the
rounds that George Washington Gniver-
sity will take up rowing before the season
of 1909 comes to Il close. With the rapid
strides made in every other field of atll-
leticS it goes without question that the
university would make rowing a success
if it went into the game
Mr.. Charles Baker has presented to the
Potomac Boat Club an immense picture
of its old clubhouse, which was consid-
cred by all as the handSOmeSt in America
when first built. The photograph is an
enlargement of picture taken during
the Middle States regatta of 1905. when
the house was crowded with friends. and
Billy" Britt is just returning to the floor
after winning the junior Sculs. 1t is the
only picture the club has of the old place.
and it will have a prize position in the
new home.
The progressive and up-to-date younger
members of the Analostans may put up Il
ticket at the meeting Saturday even
ing next 1t will only be the float Off
GERS, as they want aggressive youngsters
who will mingle in the racing game more
and bring to the front the excellent ma
terial the club has for crews. The inno-
walton would be hailed with delight by
the rowing men of the river.
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad is
going to make things pleasant for the
Washington Canoe Club, even though at
present they have made it as disagree
able as it could he under any circum-
stances. The grading and digging for
the tracks of the railroad has left the
club without any entrance, but the COM
pany has agreed to put i'm position a
steel viaduct from the towpath into the
door of their cozy quarters. The viaduct
will be a "closed affair to all but MEM
bers of the Canoe Club. the members OF
which being provided with keys to un-
lock the gate on the towpath.
The Potomacs sent out an order last
week for ten new racing sweeps, with
request to send them Immediately. The
club will need them as soon the first
crews get out on the water.
The annual election OF officers Of the
Analostan Boat Club takes place next
Saturday evening. There Is no doubt of
dox to the presidency and Mr.. sRichard
r, Pairo and Mr.. Louis r. Fischer to
the responsible positions of vice presi-
dent and secretary. but there is some
canvassing going on for the active float
officers. Mr.. Samuel II. Maddox has been
president for the past ten years. and
during that period the club has had Il
splendid success in every respect, except
aquatically. as the organization depends
more on it's social affairs rather than
ma rfi ficiy1. N
of Capt. Gerry Townsend would like to
see him fill that position once again.
The Potomacs will keep open house
during inaug uration days in order to cater
to the rowing men and other athletes
who will visit the city during the period
large delegation is expected down from
New York with the militia. Many of them
are members also of the New York Ath-
letics.
Joe Richardson. the mastery stroke
oar of the port side OF the Potomacs. Is
going to purchase speedy motor boat fol
his own private use the coming season or
the river. This does nIt mean that he
is going to give up shell rowing. Not
at all for he is the most enthusiastic oal
in the club and will allow no one tC
usurp his number seven seat
Mr.. G.. y. Thomas fine canoe. Undne
that was injured during the Middle States
regatta. has been completely oNcrhauled
and repaired and is the most perfect
craft on the river. =
The first race of Importance on the
Potomac for 1910 will be that between
the $, Illers of the Potomacs for that
pair of racing SOULS presented for such
purpose by Mr.. John Had!ey Doyle
The race was scheduled to be pulled off
last October. but at the request of the
fleet of scullers the event was postponed
until this spring. The starters will be
Messrs. German. Davis. DAILY. Herman
and Mueller. and the winner will go tC
the american Henley.
Midshipman Bergen of the Naval
Academy is having lots of trouble in
down and measure blades with his crew.
and Coach Glendon is very much dis
couraged because the dates are not fill
ing up to suit the situation. The coach
believes he has one of the greatest crews
IN the history of the Naval Academy.
hence his chagrin at not getting a chance
to publicly show them off. The Potomacs
are getting restless under the request to
await much longer and may be forced
TO call the challenge off. as they would
not have time to get their crew in shape
for a race in April or May, the time gen.
orally set by the naval cadets. 1t is
hoped that the acceptance of their chal-
lenge will reach the PotCmaCS this week.