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The Washington herald., 1916-02-20

1869, by residents OF Georgetown,
who decided to enjoy rowing in sys-
tematiC manner. The charter mem
bers were Col. Frank Jones' now a
resident of Georgetown; Whit Wheeler,
s. H. Wheeler, George Fox and w.
Mcleod
1 cannot find the date the Arlington
Boat Club was organized, but It was
some time before 1873, for there is a rec
ord OF five boat clubs being In existence
in that year. They were the Potomac
Boat Club. which had it's clubhouse in
Georgetown; the Anslostan Boat Club
the Arlington Boat Club, whose house
was at the foot of Seventh street; the
Washington Boat Club. which was for
merly the Anacostia Boat Club and had
its house near that of the Arlington club,
and the Falcon Boat Club. the location
OF whose house is not given.
The first boat race of which there can
be found any record was held on No
vember 5. 1869. over a three-mile course,
with turn, from the Aqueduct Bridge
down, In lap-streak gigs.
The race was between the Potomacs
and the Anacostias. The Potomacs, using
a boat called the Meteor, defeated the
Anacostias in a boat nam ed the Mime
haha by about two lengths.
The next year, 1870, the Anacostia crew
which had changed it's name to the
Washingtons, rowed the Analostans a
three-mile race. with a turn, and came
out in the lead.
The Anacostias had secured a new
gig, which they named the ARIEL and
they rowed In stationary seats, with
oars without buttons.
The crew OF the AnacostIas, or
Washingtons, as they were then
named, consisted of F. Beali. stroke;
5. Emory, 5: Buck Beall. 4; Tom Up
perman, 3; p. T. Dodge. 2, and Joseph
Peyton. bow. with John Peyton as
coXswain.
The Analostans rowed in a boat named
the Lightfoot, and their crew consisted
OF William Roach, stroke; Bailey, s.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20

Il cannot state definitely the name OF
the first boat club organized in Wash
ington, some authorities claiming 1t was
the Falcon Boat Club, supposed to be
organized about 1866, but others ella i'm
the Anacostia Boat Club was first, it
being organized about the same year as
the Analostan Boat Club, 1858. The Ana
costians had their boat house near the
Navy Yard, but soon realized that they
were too far removed from the Potomac
race course and changed to the foot of
Eighth street
As authorities disagree as to which
was the first boat club in this city,
l will not attempt to decide the Ques-
ton at this late date. One thing is
certain. that is that the Analostan Boat
Club was the first of the two clubs
now in existence, being organized in
1853, the Potomac Boat Club being
formed one year later.
Those prominent as founders Of the
Analostan Boat Club were J. w Corson,
W. P. Caldwell, c. J. Schermerhorn, II.
NJ. Gurley, Randolph Coyle and William
n. Roach.
Their first boat house was the one now
known at Cumberlands Boat House, To-
Gated next to the present Analostan
house. The building was sold to Cum
berland in 1915. The Analostans then
built house at the foot of New Hamp-
shire avenue and used 1t until June /,
1889. when the freshet at the time Of the
Johnstown flood carried It away. taking
with it many great prizes and boats OF
other days.
One of the greatest losses suffered by
the club was the barge Falcon, which
had been presented to the club by the
old Falcon Boat Club when it had gone
out Of existence some years previous.
The members priced the boat greatly,
and although It had served its useful
ness for racing purposes, 1t was hung up
in the club house as one of the relics
of old days.
The Potomac Boat Club was organ
lied in Georgetown, D. c., In June,
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20
Early History of Local Rowing Game Shows
Government Officials Taking Prominent
Part and Interest in Management of Sport
Social Requirements Were Necessary for Members Back 1870
Organization of First Boat Club Here Not Definitely Known
Credit Giuen Falcon and Anacosha Oarsnen

Company; several members of the Riggs family of bank
ers; Austin Heer, former millionaire miller of George
town. and other local and national celebrities
Whenever a man joined one of the clubs he was
quired equip himself with three suits, full dress
uniform consisting of double-breased coat with brass
buttons pair of similar the dress Of
today, stiff front shirt and navy cap with club
emblem it, the whole outfit resembling the full mill
tary dress of the mdshipmen of today, and
all social occasions.
Another suit his barge outfit which consisted of
naval blouse uniform and cap and he required to
whenever ladies present barge trips
The other suit his she'll costume which similar
to those in today only the trunks little
longer
The Potomac and Analostan Boat clubs at one time
had upriver landings where they held great social af-
Falls and the Anaostans' landing called Windy
Branch
Preparations made weeks before by the mem
bers of the clubs for what known Up-rver Days.
and until about 1887 Washington society looked for
ward to these events with much expectation.
OF all this before the days of automobiles
and go and the nllionaires of the day took to the
river for sport and recreation
1t considered mighty poor boat club that could
not boast of at least dozen real men of money.
But indulgng in social not the only thing
at which the members of tn. clubs put in their time for
the old oarsmen of that day who still living in this
city will tell you of the many great the Washing
ton crews have
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20
Prof. McNemar Has Two
Well-Known Tutors Under
Consideration.
PREFERS FRED NELSON

Athletic officials at George Washington
University expect to select a coach for
next seasons football team by the latter
part of this week
Prof. Leslie Cleveland McNemsr, secre-
tary of the faculty committee on student
activities, has held conferences with sew
eral wc!:-Hnown local coaches with re-
spect TO the position, but no definite de-
cision yet has been reached.
1t is understood that a proposal has
been made to Frank Nelson, who last
year coached Catholic University, but no
answer has yet been received. Nelson
is unquestionsbly the choice Of university
officials, II he can be obtained. Fear
was expressed at first that II would be
difficult to secure him in view OF a rumor
to the effect that he had signed three
year contract with Catholic University.
But this rumor has been denied and on
the strength Of another rumor TO the
effect that Catholic University is negotiat-
ing to secure the services Of another
coach next season. the chances for Sc
curing Nelson seem to improve.
A proposal also has been made TO
another well-known coach, who lie
looked upon by university officials
about as fsvorably as is Nelson. 1t is
questionable, however, whether suf-
fciently attractive inducements can
be offered to secure his services
Prof. McNemar now is looking about
for a training place for the team.
Formerly George Washington prsc-
ticed at night by arc light at the
Washington Baseball Park. But in
recent years ''Grir" has declined to
permit the playing OF football on the
field for fear that il would be dug
up to a serious extent. There is some
hope, however, that the old Fox
will reconsider the matter.
Grof. McNemsr is being swamped
with applications for the position Of
student manager of football. Quslifica-
lions of the various candidates are
being considered, and IL is likely that
a selection will be made within a
week or two.
The athletics subcommittee of the
faculty committee on student activi-
ties will have supreme control of foot
ball management next season. This
will prevent the recurrence of inef-
ficient student nansgement-the thing
that killed the sport at, the institu-
tion in 1910. The subcommittee will
be assisted by student manager and
a graduate manager, together with the
coach. The subcommittee is composed
of Dean Everett Fraser, Prof. Meme
mar. and Prof. Nathan W. Dough
erty.
The campaign for the securing Of
pledges for the financial support OF
football next season still is in prog
ress Already approximately 600 stu
dents have signed pledges A thor
ough canvass of the department OF
arts and sciences now is under way.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20

carried an account of rowing events the sport sheet
but the society column, too, gave much space the
social events of the boat clubs for was not
sidered having every social requirement if he could
not produce proof of his membership in of the
elusive rowing clubs then in existence in the District
The two clubs now in existence boast of having
had as members such men the following: Gen. A.
J. Myer at time chief signal officer of the United
States army, and the who organized the United
States Weather Bureau; Gen Max Woodruff former
surgeon general of the army; William N. Roach
who later became United States Senator from North
Dakota; Hon. Henry D. Cooke and Hon. A. R. Shep-
herd, former governors of the District of Columbia;
Richard Wallach mayor of Washington time; P.
7. Dodge, president of the Mcrgenthaer Linotype
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20
KiYiat Nav Coach Fordham

New York. Feb. l9.-Rumor has It that
Abel r. kiviat. who was debsrred from
amateur competition by the A A. u
for demanding excessive expense money
to compete in athletic games, will be
the next track and field coach of Ford
ham University. according TO Jake Null
Ter, assistant trainer Of athletes Of the
New York A. c. Jake said he saw Kiviat
recently and that Kiyiat told him he
was after the job.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20
POLLOK DENIES REPORT.
Says That Welsh Has Not Received
Oner From New Orleans,

New York, Feb. ia dispatch from
New Orleans last night credited Domi-
nick Tortorich with the assertion that
Freddy Welsh, worlds champion light
weight. had agreed to defend his title in
the Crescent City on March against the
winner of the Johnny Dundee-Joe Mandot
bout. 1t was said that Welsh had &C
cepted $4,000 for his share.
Harry Pollok, manager Of Welsh, de-
clared last night that he had not re-
ceived such an offer from Tortorich.
Asked II he would accept such an offer,
Pollok replied:
Il promised Nate Lewis, manager of
Charlie White, the first fight with Welsh.
would be pleased TO accept the $4,000
for match with White in New Orleans.
However, Welsh could not box as early
as March (. as he is under contract to
meet Phil Bloom February %.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20
KINGS SON TRACK STAR.
Prince Henry, of England. Rrn.
Fourth in Mile Race at Elton,

London, FEB. H-Prince Henry, third
son Of King George Of England. shows
promise Of developing into q star mile
runner. The young prince, who Is g pupil
at Elton. the famous preparatory school
Of Great Britain, finished fourth In the
mile race at the school yesterday IN the
creditsble time Of four minutes and nifty
four seconds
Considering the conditions thi. tim.
was very good, for there was q high
wind blowing and the race was run in
the rain that made the track soft
Prince Henry held his own in a fast
field and WAS with the leaders at the
final turn, but he was beaten out In the
stretch.
a young schooIboy named Rice won the
race, and the prince was one OF the first
70 congratulate him.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20
Illinois Team Enters.

New York, Feb. 19.-Coach Jack Mahan
of the Illinois Athletic Club of Chicago.
informed Frederick W. Ruben. secretary
treasurer of the A. A. u. when he was
in New York last week with Joie Ray.
that the Illinois A. c. would send a team
of seven men here for the national in
door championships at the Twenty-second
Regiment Armory on March IS Coach
Mahan said that the team had not yet
been definitely selected. but in all prob
ability would consist of the following
Joie Ray, miles: Ivan A. Meyers. LOCO
yards; r. l. Bechtel, coo yards; G. w.
Burgess and Eugene Lighter. 70 yards
high hurdles; A. w. Koehler, 16-pound
shot, and Dan Ahearn, hop. step and
lump.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20

times; in other words, to be idolized
by grown men of all stations of life,
the same as the small boy now idol
ICES the diamond star or the cham
pion prize fighter. l fear he would
think it dream; but such was not an
uncommon occurrence back in the
eighties and nineties when the rowing
game in Washington was at its
height.
So popular was the sport during
that period the newspapers not only
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20
WOLGAST MATCHED
WITH THE CHAMP

Chicago, Feb. 19.-Ad wolgast will clash
with Lightweight Champion Freddie
Welsh in a 1O-round bout at Milwaukee
Wis. March s, ii was announced today.
Larney Lichenstein. Wolgasts manager
announced the matching Of Joe yelling
against Frankie Burns, of Oakland, Cal,
at Kansas City for February q, and
Benny Palmer. at Milwaukee, February
Is
Lichenstein says he has an orrer from
st. Paul (MinnD, promoters to pit Well
Ing against Johnny OLeary, Of Canada.
about March /
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20
Pitchers Called Ont.

Princeton, Nj. J., Feb. ls-Although the
weather was about as cold as has been
felt in Tigertown this year, Captain Buzz
Law had his battery candidates work
Ing out In the cage for the first time.
Coach Clarke vas not on hand to whip
the men into shape. but Captain Law
took charge Of the men In his absence
Among the candidates for box honors
were Dcyo, Link and Chaplin, all of
whom took care os Princeton pitching
last year. The rest Of the squad has
not yet been called out
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20
Regatta for Power Boats

Miami, Fla, Feb. ls.-Miamis second
annual midwinter regatta for power
boats will begin tomorrow over the Alton
Beach course in Biscayne Bay. The race
events will continue on Monday and Tues
day. This being the first regatta of the
new year, 1t affords the first opportunity
for trying out the new ideas in motors
and boat construction. There are three
classes of events-express cruisers
hydroplanes and open displacement boats
and a speed of twenty miles per hour
is necessary to qualify. Some Of the
fastest boats have come from northern
waters for the races, and a heavy tour
list list shows the great interest which
the regatta has gained.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20
REALTY MEN WANT CARDS.
Would Transfer All Game. 70
Spertsmcu Park

st. Louis, No. Feb. 1s.-The welsels-
Gerhart Realty Com pany, II has been an
nounced by Henry r: Weisels, a member
of the firm, has been negotis ting for the
purchase of the st. Louis Nationals by
a local syndicate, and only So 900 sepa-
rates the present owners of the club from
the would-be purchasers.
The new syndicate, IL the deal goes
through, will cut the playing field up into
bungalow sites. Phil Ball. president of
the st. Louis Americans. has agreed that
all the National League games in St
Louis can be transferred TO Sportsman
Park.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20
McHale 70 Pitch.

Boston, Feb. lS-The Boston AmerI-
cans yesterday re-enEaEed Marty M
Hale, who. in recent years has been "a
pitcher with the New York Americans
The transaction by which he came from
the latter club included no other PLAYER.
II was said. McHslc came to tho Re
SoN from the University OF Maine I'VE
years ago. hut was released soon after
as lacking experience.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20
Wellesley High Quint
Here to Play Locals
EAsTERLY WOULD LIKE
10 KNOW WHAT'S WHAT

Ted Easterly, who Is out in
California, has written to James
Gilmore, the former president of
the Federal League. as followsI
"Dear Jimi L noticed all you
fellows got yours and L have a
contract In my Kicker which
calls for another years salary.
Now, Jim, dear, where am 1 atf
Just a few lines with an expIa-
nation which will strsighten out
the tangle will be gratefully re-
eekyed by yours truly,
"TED EASTERLY.
-P. SIS ID hard task to
learn to be a motorman.-
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20
OMOHUNDRO
S1S F St. N. w.
HARVARD oARSMEN OUT.
Only Two Men Lost 20 'Nsr.Ity
Eight at Cambridge.

Cambridge, Mass. Feb. 1s.-Robert y
Herrick. 81. Hsrva rd's new graduate row
ing coach. and William Hsines. who sue
ceeds Jim Wray as the rowing profes-
sionsl at Cambridge. called out the
varsity candidates to the Newell boat
house yesterday.
In spite OF the fact that the VARSITY
crew is virtually picked before any row
ing Is done, the squad Is unusually
large II will be weeks before the oars
men will get out on the river. and the
men will he held at the machines for q
month at least Former Capt Murray.
last years bow. and Harvood. who rowed
No. 4 are the only men not on hand this
season
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20

Hi<h individual avs-ass-G. Rawlings, Ic5 ..
High individual set-Olsen 81
High individual game-slcCsmhrdEs lS.
High team Eam@-Prineeso1s, "a.
High team set-PArss l.5TT.
Grv=t<st number q sthkss-Conradis. L.
Greatest number Of spa-es-HolnaS. s.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20
Archer Will Be Retained.

Chicago, Feb. ls-James Archer will
be retained by the Chicago Nationals
and Art Wilson will be the catcher
to Pittsburgh II a deal pend
ing is made. Manager Tinker said to-
day. Wilson Joined the Chicago Fed
erals two years ago, leaving the New
York Nationals
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20
site Basketball Champs Play Two Of the Local Teams
To Name Gridiron Coach for
George Washington Team
EASTERN RACING DATES
FOR THE 1915 SEASON

Bowie, April 1 to April IL.
Have de Grace, April Is to 70.
Pim1ico, May 1 to IL.
Jamaica, May IS to r..
Belmont Park, May Is to June
II.
Jamaica, June Is to 81.
Aqueduct, June "a to July IL.
Yonkers, July IL to 20.
Saratoga, July 81 TO August %.
Belmont Park, August Is to
September Q.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20
EICKALLS AT THE FRONT.
Former Penn Crew coach U. on Ftr
ing Line Somewhere in France"

Philadelphia, Pa, Feb. ls-Capt.
Vivian Nickalls the former coach
Of the Penn crews, is now somewhere
In France" on the firing line with his bat
terry.
Il am on firing line" writes Nicksus
Have bombsrded Germans. Been in &C
ton two weeks How lie old Joe Wright
coming on at Penn? Everybody wants
something TO read Have my friends
write me & note or 80. How is Harry
Long? Left Dog Jim In London. but
will fetch him out here. Noise is terrible
Thought was going 70 Egypt, but am In
France. You folks In Philadelphia know
more about the war than we do Hope
Penn wins at Poughkeepsie
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20
Wins Waterloo Gun.

Liverpool, England, Feb. 19.-The Wa
terloo cup. generally known as the derby
for greyhounds, was coursed over the
flats of the Altcar Club here today and
won by f. Hulton's Harmonicon. II.
Hardy's Hopsack was second. The win
ner received the Waterloo cup. valued
at $500, and a purse of $500 awarded
by the Earl Of Seton.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20
Higgins to Instruct Amateurs.

Cincinnati. Ohio Feb. Is-MlIer
HuEgins. manager Of the st Louis
Cardinals, will be instructor in a
school for amateur baseball managers.
to be opened here next winter, under
the direction OF Recreation Director
Howard Henshsw.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20

Member OF the POTOMAC Boat CLUBS Crack Junior Eight
"THAT would oarsman of today say if he was
w approached by of high position in affairs
- of state and the financial world, with request
that he allow them carry his for him. that he
give his opinion certain national questions of the
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20
81 10
TAILORED TO ORDER.
GUARANTEED TO FIT.

IT'S ths roundup sale Of the year. l
have collected all single suit and over
coat patterns and put them in one pile
which will go at this remarkably low
price OF SIG. Come around and look
them over in my window. II you don't
see what you want there come inside
and look over the rest Of them.
Your garment will be tailored TO
order by my clever designers and
union custom tailors on the premises
assuring you perfect-httinE garment
in every respect.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20
By EUGENE M. FOSTER.

of the Potomac Boat Clubs Cracl
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Details of Fleet
lBy Associated Press.l


LONDON, March 9.-The morning
newspapers publish from their CORE
spondents i'm Holland such details as
are available there regarding the recent
activity OF the German fleet in the
North sea-
According to these accounts the fleet
included about fifty craft of all descrip-
lions from the most modern dread
naughts down to old-fashion TORPEDO
boats.
The fleet was escorted by two Zeppe-
iins which served as scouts to prevent
a surprise attack by hostile vessels.
one trawler sighted this fleet LOO miles
due west of the mouth of the Elbe. An
other saw it 81 miles northwest of
Ymuiden. All the German ships were
painted war-gray and were invisible
at a short distance. Heavy clouds of
smoke frequently hid them completely.
One captain Of a Dutch trawler is
quoted as having made the following re-
port:
During the recent air raid on Eng
land a Zeppelin was seen scouting IN
advance of three cruisers and a fleet of
destroyers and submarines which We're
believed TO have the intentio NOT making
a dash for English waters. The Zeppe-
lin. however, made certain discoveries
regarding the watchfulness of the Brit
ish fleet and the German squadron
hastily Withdrew.