The Washington herald., 1915-07-04
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eight miles from Rock Greek. while Har-
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eight miles from Rock Greek, while Har.
Creek.
The most important motor boat rae.
ing features scheduled for the Eastern
seaboard this season are to be helt
in New York waters. Unler up-to-date
! and popular conditions the nationa
motor boat regatta of 1915 will be held
at Manhasset Bay. Long Island. abou,
the latter part Of August, the exact
dates to be announced later.
The five championship trophies orig.
inally offered by the National Associa.
ton of Engine and Boat Manufactur.
ers Qnc) in 1904. have been in active
competition ever since that time. but
the general trend of construction and
design in motor boats. together with
the very marked advance in marine
construction has, in late years. caused
the deeds of gift covering these
trophies to necessarily restrict the
number OF entries on account Of the
qualifications covering the entry OF
boats in the various classes. Thi.
has all been changed. however, and
the deeds of gift have been revised
and brought up to date so that, with
the decreased entry list that is ex-
pected. some splendid competitions
In former years owners of racing
boats have been compelled to have
their boats measured by the official
measurer especially for these races, at
more or less nominal expense, but
for this year. at least. those in con-
troll of the National Motor Boat Re-
gatta will do away with this compul-
cory measurement. and accept attest
ed weights and ratings from the duly
authorized measurer of any yacht or
motor boat club. subject of course.
protest or at the discretion of the
race committee.
Commodore Rogers of the Washing
ton Canoe Club reports considera BILE
progress in his campaign for 100
Washington canoeists to join the
American Canoe Association. Many
members of the Analostan Club who
own canoes have signiied their will
ingness to become affiliated with the
organization.
William c. Redfeld. Secretary Of
Commerce. In statement given out
last week, denied that his department
can take any action toward restricting
canoes on the river because the de-
partment is not vested with the lawful
authority necessary for 1t to act. The
Secretary expressed a willingness 10
assume the responsibility of the su-
pervision Of canoes whenever Congress
his department to do so.
Reginald Rutherford was elected
president of the Washington Swim
ming Club at a meeting of that or
at Krazy Ramp last week.
Other officers chosen were F. c.
Bammon. vice president; James w.
secretary and treasurer; Ever
EFT B. Ansley. team captain. and ]. NJ.
Cults, r. o. Eliason. and H. T. Knight,
jr., members of the board.
II. S. Stenz and Sidney Cousins were
admitted to membership. while F. J.
Drummer was voted an honorary men,
Der in consideration of his valuable
services as an amateur coach for the
past FIVE years.
An attempt is being made to per-
suade Mr.. Drummer to again take
up his mind to serve a strong team Is
almost a certainty.
The Washington Swimming Club will
hold its annual long distance swim
from Chain Bridge to the Acqueduct
Bridge, on August Z, and the affair
will be open to any swimmer in The
country for the first time in the his
tory of the club. A special prize will
TO cross the line and with the trophy
will 60 the title of District champion.
large representation from the
Washington Swimming Club Is en-
.ered in the various District champion
ships which will be held tomorrow and
the club is counting on making IN
excellent showing.
II any example is needed of the
of motor boat owners. the
recent raid by Federal inspectors
when owners and operators were fined
amounts aggregating $500 should be
sufficient.
The fines were assessed for failure
% comply with the regulations :'e-
,pecting lights, life preservers. etc.
Ind should serve as warning to those |
who have been evading these laws
hat the government intends to see
hat they are strictly enforced.
The Gray Bat, one Of the speediest
.acing boats on the river and owned
~ J. E. Battenfield. of the Eastern
Power Boat Club. is for sale.
Elvans D. Haines and Alan Hobson. |
Students in the law and college |
courses at George Washington Uni
yersity and members of the Phi Sigma |
Kappa Fraternity. have purchased q
shack on the upper river and are uv.
ng there for the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Levy chaperoned a |
ishing party to Leonardtown last Sat- /
lrday, which reported a good catch on
is return to the city. The party in
,luded T. F. Krauskopp. Of the Po-
omac Boat Club: Jack Longley, Miss
shea Longley, Miss Eola Rice and Miss
Ursula Lewis.
The handsome yawl yacht Katrina
nd. belonging to W. H Stewart and
Y. o. Burger. was recently painted
md repaired at Regan's boatyard and
$ in tip top shape for cruise to-
morrow.
Capt William Neit.y. of the power
aunch Benjamin ", recently installed
. new engine and will leave shortly
With his family for a months cruise
o Coan and other tributaries Of the
potomac.
Analostan crews and rooters will
cave here tomorrow morning At 7:25
yer the Baltimore and Ohio for Phila-
elphia. where Analostan il entered
n four races. The boats were sent
p last night. While in the Quaker
,ity the oarsmen will put up At the
BACHELORS Barge Club.
The club would be glad to have any
Z their friends or any Washington-
ans who are going to the regatta ac-