2—P. Gaiser sil—G. Miller... 10 9 Stroke—J. Bandow 210 4 Cox—J. Timn 96
Pink were lucky e ugh to win the inside place, and they made a fairly [good fight of it'for the first quarter of a mile, but they were outpaced by Dark Blue, who came in winners in the excellent time of 5n 22secs., by 10 seconds. That two griffin crews made such good time augurs very well for the future of the Rowing Club, and both strokes deserved the cheers with which they were greeted.
Cxaasze Ccr.—Presented by the Tea In-tors of Shanghai. Single Sculls, To be rowed in the Club Sculling Boats. Distance, 1 Mile. Entrance Fee, $5 per Boat, 1.—F, A, Cumming 9st. 81b.—Red and Black. 2H. C. Pearce..:10st. 91bs.—Green.
Although Mr. Pearce had the advantage of the inside place, and although he stuck most mantally to his work, he was no match for his more experienced opponent, who went away from the start, and won in a! paddle in Smins, 233ecs., allowing Pearce to come in 4 seconds behind hiw. In Mr. Cumming the Rowing Club has secured a sculler who should serve as a model to the aspirants in the Dui Tue Lecan Cup.—Presented by the Bench and the Bar of Shanghai. Four-Oar Race, in Club Fours, Kutrance Fee, $12 per Boat.
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