The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1914-06-29
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RAIN BoTHERs RoWERS.
POUGHKEEPSIE. n Y June %
The rainy, cold weather of the
past few days has interfered greatly
with the practice OF the college row
ing crews now in the city to contest
in the annual intercollegiate regat
ia. and it is probable that the
event will not be pulled off until
next Friday. The members of the
racing crews are, in the meantime,
enjoying themselves to the utmost,
taking life easy in every respect.
CREWS PRACTICE.
POUGHkEEPSIE, n Y, June "a
Water conditions on the Hudson
were ideal this afternoon and all the
crews We're out for practice spins.
The University of Washington oars
men are now working much harder
than any of the other crews.
REsolUTE MAKES SHOWING.
NEW YORK, June 25.-The cup
defender Resolute demonstrated her
superior speed again today In try
out with the two other defenders,
Vanitle and Defiance, the two de-
feated yachts crossing the finish
line In the order named. 1t Is
now considered practically certain
that the Resolute will be entered
against Sir Thomas Lipton's Sham
rock " in the contest for the pos
races will take place in September.
MCCARTHY WINS FIGHT.
HELENA, Mont, June 25-Tom-
my Mccarthy was given the decision
over Jack Lester this afternoon at
the end of twelve rounds of furi-
,us fighting.
JOHNSON MARRIEs.
WASHINGTON, d. c., June Is
Walter Johnson, star twirler of the
Washington Americans was married
! today to Miss Hazel Roberts, daugh-
ter OF Congressman E. f. Roberts
If Nevada,
COLUMBIA WINS RACE.
POUGHkEEPSIE. N. Y, June rs.
With crew considerably under
the average in weight, Columbia
university carried off the honors
late this afternoon in the annual in
tercollegiate regatta, which was held
on the Hudson river. The victory
! is conspicuous because of the fact
that Columbia had not won a race
previously in twenty years, and be-
cause of the grit displayed by the
oarsmen. They set terrific pace
and maintained the lead throughout
the race. after passing Washington
at the 200-foot mark. The heavier
crews labored hard, but could not
overtake Columbia at any stage of
the race. The time Of the winning
crew was 10 minutes q AS seconds.
The Wisconsin boys took the water
first, second honors going to Cor
nell. At 200 feet, the University of
Washington led by half length,
and made creditable showing for
the first mile and a half After
that the Pacific coast oarsmen be-
gan falling behind, and they We're
fifth to cross the finish line. All
the crews except Columbia began
with 26-stroke. AT the two-mile
point, Cornell and Columbia We're
nearly even, but the New Workers
gained steadily in the last two miles
half ahead of Pennsylvania. winner
OF SecOnQ nOHoTS.
Considerable difficulty was expert
enced in starting. false start
sending each of the crews back to
place. The start was finally made
at 6:57.
The crews finished in the follow
ing order: Columbia, 10 minutes
q AS seconds; Pennsylvania. 10 min
utes Al seconds; Cornell. 10 minutes
Al l-5 seconds; Syracuse, Washing
ton. Wisconsin.
Cornell won the Junior eight
cared race OF two miles by one and
one-half lengths, Columbia, Pennsyl-
vania and Syracuse finishing In the
order named. Cornell also carried
off the honors in the Freshman
event, winning this race by seven
lengths, with Syracuse, Pennsylvania.
Columbia and Wisconsin finishing In
the order named.
When the racing began early this
afternoon, the river was as smooth
as glass and conditions remained
perfect throughout the remainder of
the day. Thousands OF spectators
were on hand to witness the events,
and the excitement was intense
throughout.
SEATTLE DISAPPOINTED.
SEATTLE, June 26.-There is no
JOY in Seattle tonight. the poor
showing made by the University Of
Washington boys being the cause Of
general disappointment. Last year
the local crew finished third.
cROSS-DUFFY FIGHT PLANNED.
LOS ANGELES. June 26.-Arti-
cles of agreement have been signed
for a 2O-round fight between Leach
Cross and Jimmy Duffy. The con-
test will take place at Vernon on
July 25.
A child may have too much Of
his mothers blessing.