Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-18
SPEED BOATS Off
AS CROWDS WATCH
Largest Regatta In Capital
History Draws Many
Thousands.
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hundreds of automobiles were parked
at the north end Of Boiling Field. In
the War College grounds and on Hams
Point the chief vantage points for
spectators.
Vantage Points Picked.
Half an hour before the first race, a
fairly stiff northeast breeze which had
been ripping the waters of Eastern
Branch began to die down under hot
sun.
Scores of yachts were anchored along
the northern shore OF the branch,
among them the Seven Seas, said to be
the smallest square-rigged ship IN the
world. This boat, former Swedish Ma
Inglis M. Uppercu, wealthy New York
sportsman. Signal flags were flying on
most of the yachts.
During the morning speed runs were
made as contestants warmed up the
boats entered in the two-day races.
Approximately $50 boats Of all types
will compete for $4,000 worth of cups
and trophies. More than 800 pilots
and mechanics have gathered from all
parts of the country to compete in the
Is races scheduled for this afternoon
and tomorrow.
Boats GayIy Decorated.
Gayly colored awnings and flags along
the shores and on the scores OF boats
anchored along the speed course made
the scene one Of the most colorful Of
Presidents Cup races.
The official stand at the Corinthian
Yacht Club, starting and finishing line
for the races, was crowded when the
runahouts crossed the line.
Preparations have been made by the
Coast Guard and the Red Cross to care
for emergencies anticipated as the
scores Of racing craft negotiate the
hairpin turns.
Coast Guard patrol boats equipped to
rescue crews of the racing craft which
may catch fire or upset were patrolling
the course. The American Red Cross
had force of three physicians and four
lifesavers stationed along the course
fleet surgeon.
Red Cross patrol boats. each carrying
doctor and lifesaver. were stationed at
each end and in the center of the
course. Ira Lee Law, chief Of the life
saving force, was stationed with Or.
Sexton at the start and finish line
This years regatta, both in number
of entrants and number OF races. is
the largest ever held in the National
Capital. There are more entries for the
Presidents Cup race than ever before
and the program promises two days
OF sensations.
One heat viii be run for the Presi-
dents Cup at $3.50 o'clock this after
noon and the two final heats tomorrow,
the first at lao and the second at 2:55
pm.
Though the race for the big gold cup
stands as the climax Of the two
| day regatta, there are other races
which promise nearly as much real
competition. One CT them which is at
tracing special attention Is that for
the big silver cup offered In the name
Of the Secretary Of the Navy. This race
will be run at us o'clock tomorrow
afternoon over 2o-mile course.
| OF the IS races or separate heats
scheduled, Is are 10 be held today and
| IL tomorrow. They will bring into COM
petition speed boata Of every type. from
the tiny outboards to the big racers,
which are mere shells full OF motors
Hydroplanes also are to be seen in
action. s
Fellows Eastern Branch.
The course over which the races
are to be held Is located on the
Anacostia branch of the Potomac, di-
fectly opposite the Naval Air Station
and Boiling Field grounds, from point
about opposite the Navy Yard to q
point opposite the end of the War Col
lege grounds, on the Washington cham
mel side.
The, best vantage points for spec
tators viii be from the Boiling Field
and Naval Air Station grounds in Ana
costa, or from Hams Point on the
Speedway. At Boiling Field unlimited
automobile parking areas have been
| set aside back from the parkway sllcng
the sea wall, from which the best view
Of the races may be had. Army and
Navy officers Euga:est that those who
have camp chairs or folding chairs
bring them along.
AL the routes TO these vantage points
have been placarded by the American
| Automobile Association and maps viii
be handed out along the routes 10 those
who wish them.
Service headquarters for the out
board boats have been set up at the
! AracOstia Naval Air Station. The
Presidents Cup boats and rIInabouts
| are being serviced and groomed for
competition at the Washington Navy
Yard. All other classes have service
headquarters at the Corinthian Yacht
Club, which win be the starting and
| finishing line for all races.
Close Race Expected.
Real drama is anticipated in the race
Tor the Presidents Cup. The winner
will be decided on points in the three
heats and all three viii be bitterly con-
tested by the cream Of Americas speed
boat pilots in one Of the finest collec-
lions Of racing craft ever assembled.
Among the entrants is Dick Loynes,
who. it is rumored, has spent close to
100000 preparing for his drive to tear
the gold cup away from its present
holder, Victor Kleisrath, who viii pilot
his last years winner, Hotsy Totsy,
through the three 15-tnile heats today
and tomorrow in defense Of his title
In the race for the Secretary Of the
Nays Cup, G. Roy Keyes win be at
tempting to gain his third leg on the
cup and permanent possession Of this
coveted trophy. Keyes has entered his
Carenaught, in which he has won twice
in this race, and is confident that he
will cross the line In the lead for the
third time straight, though he viii have
keener competition than ever before.
Program Is Announced.
The program of events for today and
tomorrow follows: