The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-10
D|BBLE PROVES
REAL CHAMPION

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those husky watermen, Wiggins and
Aver, of the Union Boat Club, Dibble
and his partner had to call upon every
ounce OF their remaining energy to
stave off the final challenge. The drain
was too much even for the wonder
full constitution OF the plucky Ca
madam, who, however. pulled until
blind from the effort he collapsed in
lifeless heap into the arms OF his
companion as the boat shot to victory
across the winning line.
1t took almost an hour to revive the
game souller.
Recovers From Collapse.
When Dlebie collapsed in the double
few dreamed ne would ever be in con-
dton to face the starter in the cham
pionship event. But nc was there, and
there with all the grit and dctcrmina-
ton which characterized his two pre-
vious races. i. Il. Butler, his respect
ed rival whom he had defeated a week
before in the Canadian championships,
seemed bent upon making the best usa
Of Dibblc's plight. With Fred Shop
pard, the veteran OF tho Harlem Row :
ing Club. the former champion dug In
with might and man At the sound OF
the gun. Sheppard was the second TO
get under way. closely followed BY
Dittlc and Gordon. Of tile Vespcrs.
In the first half nile Butler had
things very much his own way. Dibble
soon overhaulcd Sheppard. but open
WAGER showed between him and the
leading Butler. Dihble was two sec
onds behind his illGstrious rival at the
buoy. Butler made the better turn,
and not only gained four lengths. but
secured the best position under tho
protection of the sen walls. When
Dibble. Strengthening out for the run
home, crossed Buffers stern for tho
choice position. his most ardent ad-
mirer despaired of his last chance.
But they had reckoned without the
wonderful reserve force OF this
phenom. At the half, Dibble began to
move ZIP on Butler in one OF the most
rem; rkablc spurts ever seen
Butler responded. but he did not
seem TO have the bottom that a cham
pion should possess. In fact. II APP
pcared as IL he were chicken hearted.
Before q quarter OF mile, Dibble was
on even terms with Butler. In the
last eighth. Dibble uncovered a Won
derful burst of speed, which put his
adversary to the disadvantage of a
full length by the time the finish was
reached. Dibble won in S:19. rs against
S:22 for Butler. Sheppard was third
and Gordon fourth.
Duluth Wins Sweep Stakes.
Duluth carried off the honors in the
sweep events. They opened up by de-
feating the famous Argonaut four
cared she'll and the crack vespers By
two lengths. They made runaway
race OF the senior eight cared she'll.
The Intermediates, who won so handily
yesterday, rowed second against fast
field of five crews.
The Bostonians shared very we'll In
the honors of the two-day meeting.
The Riversides won the quadrupie
SOULS. the onions won the intermedi-
ate SOULS. Gardner had very little
trouble in disposinS OF a feat or four.
A race that attracted much atten-
ton and the enthusiasm was the
twelve-oared racing cutters. between
United States battleship Nebraska and
the United States battleship Virginia.
Boston won the intercity octuple race
by over length. Philadelphia was
second, New York third and Halifax
fourth. 1t was n beautiful race from
start to finish, but the darkness spoiled
the view in the last part OF the race