Though the race was timed f 2.30 it was some time after three th the yun fired and the oars took water, English boat had the ow:
ich under the con was pulled were perhaps half a length to the good. Then Ross ent his crew nlong at 39 to the minute and they rapidly overhauled the leaders. Gradually they increased their lead until they were a full length to the good. At thir point the Englishmen caught the wash of " passing steamer, and were seriously retarded, while every moment the Scotch crew were increasing their advantage. When the line of spectators' houseboats were reached they were two clear lengths to the yood, and going strongly but easily. The English made their last effort at this point, and gradually decreased their lead. Inch by inch they regained the lost ground, but the spurt came too Into, and when the gun was fired the Scotch eight were winnera by three-quarters of a length, Winners' time, 40secs. the outside colour with in the middle berth and "red" inshore. Soon after the race started the outside hont, rowing in excel-Tent style, drow away, and Aluie's four took a lend of the third competitor. For some time these positions were maintained, th strong rowing of green"
far ahead, and they were aix or eight lengths ahead' when the gan wont.
seconds later Algi-'s boat Gnished, while the third ne in with about. the same interval. ners! time, 6 mins, 15 secs.
4.—Crtaaszes' Cor.
Double Sculls. tance, 1 Mite.
Reidy
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