One British and two American crews, stroked by W. J. Brown, Newman, and W. E. Sauer, competed in the fours. Mr. Newman's crew was in fine form, and after having established a lead right at the start, increased it and won by about three lengths, in 3 min. 18 sec. for the three-quarters of a mile. The English crew started well, but at half the distance imperfect training told, and Mr. Sauer'screw went into second place, without however being able seriously to challenge the leaders. The crews were:—
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