The Sentinel=record., 1912-06-30
CORNELL WON THE
 VARSITY REGATTA
CORNELL WAS FITTED AGAINST SOME OF THE BEST AMA-
 THURS OF THE COUNTRY.

Poughkeepsie, N r., June 29,-- Cornell University today upheld it's reputation for oarsmanship by win ming all three races rowed over the Poughkeepsie course on the Hudson The Cornell crews did not always win easily, but pitted against some of tie best amateur oarsmen of the United States, Cornell showed that it had lost none of the skill which in re- cent years has made it the leader m the annual regattas on the Hudson.
 The scene along the banks of the river was a bright and picturesque one. Fine weather had brought a host of visitors. Every point of yant- age was taken possession of by peo- pie displaying the colors of the va rious crews.
 In the great event of the day-ithe university eight pared race the shells got away amid dead silence with the river as smooth as glass For a few seconds the noses of the shells were even Soon. however, Stanford began to drop behind and it was remarked by many of the spec tators that the snappy finish of their stroke seemed to stop the boat. They were soon virtually out of the race
 By the time the mile post was reached Cornell had gained a thitl of a length lead from Columbia her nearest rival. At the two mile pos Wisconsin, which had been rowing fourth. spurted, but Cornell in the meantime had put open water be- tween itself and Columbia. Syracuse then attempted to come up.
 By the time the bridge was reached Wisconsin rapidly was overhauling Columbia. and Cornell appeared to be drawing further away in the lead Syracuse was fourth and Pennsylva- nit fifth Then Wisconsin made an other splendid spurt and passed Co.,
 umbia but could get no nearer to Cornell which evidently still possess ed some reserve power.
 Cornell flashed first across the fin sh line by a good three lengths in .l9.2l 2-5. Wisconsin was 3-5 sec onds behind and led Columbia by l6 2-5 seconds. Syracuse was fourth and Pennsylvania fth, whiledaglssa and Pennsylvania fifth, while Leland Stanford was last
 
 by sume 0 fthe Wisconsin crew, the stroke collapsing at the finish and some of the other men showing signs Of distress. The time of the race was good but did not approach Cornels record of IS minutes, 5S l-5 seconds made in 1901.
 In the first event of the day, the four cared university race, Columbia, Syracuse, Cornell and Pennsylvania were the competitors. Columbia got away rowing d remarkably quick stroke which soon gave them lead. but the terrific effort told and before the bridge was reached Cornell show ed in front and kept it's advantage to the end finishing in 10:34 1-5, with Columbia six seconds behind; Syra cuse third and Pennsylvania last
 Pennsylvania, Columbia, Wisconsin, Cornell and Syracuse, were the con- testants in the freshmen eight. On the first start the crews were called hack after the pistol was fired owing tu one of the Columbia crew break ing thwart. At the second start Pennsylvania went off with halt leneth lead but soon lost it. Wiscon sin overhauling them with Cornell close up. seemingly with reserve. The .nther crews were close behind The race was a greulling one until quar- ter mile from the finish when Cornell went slightly to the front of Wiseon- sin which had been leading Cornells final spurt could not be witstood aud the 1thacans were returned the victors by something over a length in 9.3l 2-5.