The Washington herald., 1912-09-03

of crews not considered contenders in
the forecasts. A shining example OF
this was furnished by the Ariais. OF
Baltimore. who. without their old coach.
Vail. were not believed to be worthy
or consideration. The two biggest
events OF the day. the Junior and senior
eight-oared shell races, were both won
by the Arials. however. after heart.
breaking spurts in the last quarter mile.
Kelly Beats Rooney.
]. B. Kelly, the great sculler of ths
vesper Boat Club, again demonstrated
his superiority over Tom Rooney, tho
'Rayenswood, Long Island, star; waldo
Smith, OF the New York Athletic Club
and George Allison. OF the West Phila-
delphia Boat Club. Kelly went the mills
in 6:5l, finishing more than a length
ahead of Rooney and Smith. who nm
ished close together. Allison was a poor
fourth.
The Arundels of Baltimore. perhaps the
most Highly touted crew In the regatta,
who were expected to walk away with
tie senior four-oared shell race. and set
the pace in the senior eight-oared shells,
was the greatest disappointment of the
day. The Vespers OF Philadelphia de-
feated the Baltimore recordhoiders In the
forr-oared event by safe margin, and
the Arundels had a hard time coming in
third in the eights.
Philadelphia oarsmen had a good day.
winning perhaps the largest number Of
trophies that went to any one city. Many
of the races comprised Philadelphia
crews exclusively, and the Quaker City
oarsmen were enabled to pay sn old
scores and settle old disputes among
themselves
All the races were a mile in length. and
the time was slow in practically every
case No attempts were made to hang
being content to win without seeking ad-
d;tional glories
Thrnn Is Third.
Washington scullers did not fare better
than the sweep men. Walter ThralL. Po-
tomac B. c.. fineshed third in the Junior
single sculls. and Ed Mueller fourth. Ed
Mueller withdrew from the intermediate
singles. and Carl Mueller, entered under
ire colors Of the Old Dominion Boat
Cub OF Alexandria, quit the race fuse
before reaching Aqueduct Bridge. He has
been out OF training, and did not nave
n oportunity to get on the river much
before the races.
Just as the last race was run. and
the lock of canoeists had padded their
nan vessels to the landing places. a
terrific rain and electrical storm broke
lcose, catching a number of unfortunate
iowers and canoeists up the river, who
had been unable to reach the lighthouses
NO fatalities were reported.
Trophies were distributed to the win
ners Immediately after the closing of the
morning and afternoon programmes, by
'ne local committee In charge.
me out,of-town oarsmen had their
smells and sculls unrigged. packed, and
ready for shipment within half an hour
or the closing of the races and the rae
ing boats were hustled onto a freight car
backed up to the boathouse on a siding.
fracucahy al the out-of-town oarsmen
LETT the city last night. although a few
remained over to see the sights.
The regatta officials have received many
compliments for their good work. Referee
James A. Miller, jr., and Starter ]. o.
share OF praise. as well as the officials
OF the Potomac Boat Club, who received
votes Of thanks from the visiting oars
men for the courtesies and attentions
rendered them during their stay here, and
the excellent management they displayed
in working out the local plans.
THE SUMMARIES
Junior single scuris-F. Miller. New York A. C.,
Arst s.S rs: A. c. Felix. Undne Barge Club, SEQ
end. Philadelphia; Walter II. ThraIl Potomac Boat
Club third.
scnicz four-oared sheils-vesper B. C.. Philadel-
5:6 SS
Association senior single srills-Thomas J. Rooney,
Ravenssood b. C., Long Island. first. SIS IS: Y.
Herbert Pea.e. Nonparei Rowing Club. New Yock.
scccnd; Frank X. Deering. Metropolitan B. C.. New
YORK. third.
Junior quadrupIe sculls-Maita Boat Club. Phils-
delIhiA first 5:A; FaHnount Rowing Club. Phila-
delphia. second
Senior four-oared shells 40 pounds-aIalta B. C.,
Philadelrhia. frst. $50; Undme Barge Club. Phila-
deiphia, second
Junics eight-oared shels-Aedal Rowing Club.
Baltimogc hrst. SO; Potomac B. c.. second; Ana
lostzn B. C., third
! intermediate single scuIls-Kari A. Graf vesp9
B. c.. Philadelphia. fst, sa4 IS: Georre Fnehlich.
Metropolitan B. C.. New York. second: +. II. De
Witt. Hudson B. C.. New York. third
Junior double sculls-Undine Barge Club. Phila-
delrhia; first e.lo IS: Potomac b c.. second: Fair
mount R. C.. Philadelphia. third.
Quaker City Barge Club frzt, So IS; Arundel B.
G.. Baltimore. sscoDd: Undine B. c.. third
Senior double sculls-,Ietropolitan B. c.. New
intermediate eight-oarcd shells-New Rochelle r.
c.. New, York. frst. sls -: Potomac B. c., $50
1rd. Analostan B. c.. third
Internediste quadruple scrlis; intermediate cup
"a b. C.. Philadelphia. second
Senior double scuils-New York A. c., first tsD;
rrscent B. g. Philadelphia. second: Nonpareil r.
O.. New York third
seuior single sculls-J B. Kelly. vesper b. C..
PhiIadelphia. inst. 81: Thomas J. Roonry Ravens
secd B. C.. second; J. W. Smith. New York A c..
hirf s
Junier touroarrd siss--Aiel b. c. n.t. sas IS:
Intesmediate double scuIls-Nsw Rochelle r. C..
irst, SO IS: vssper b G.. second; Hudson B. C..
New -Ycrk. third
Senior eiebt-oarcd shclls-Aeriai B. C.. nr.t. s:W
New Rochelle r. C. second; Arundel b c. third
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