. Breeder and sportsman. Horses. 1883 3£1xc prettier mid ^pavtsman. 155 ROWING. A New Double Team, The following challenge will prove one of the most inter- esting bits of aquatic news of the season: Boston-, Aug. 25, 18S3. To the Editor of the Herald: As Messrs. Conley and Eamm have shown by their actions a desire to row any two men in double sculls, the undersigned, in behalf of himself and mate, hereby challenges Messrs. Conley and Hamm of Halifax, N. to a double scull race; distance, date and place to be mu- tually agreed upon; the race to be for $1,000 a side and the championship in d
. Breeder and sportsman. Horses. 1883 3£1xc prettier mid ^pavtsman. 155 ROWING. A New Double Team, The following challenge will prove one of the most inter- esting bits of aquatic news of the season: Boston-, Aug. 25, 18S3. To the Editor of the Herald: As Messrs. Conley and Eamm have shown by their actions a desire to row any two men in double sculls, the undersigned, in behalf of himself and mate, hereby challenges Messrs. Conley and Hamm of Halifax, N. to a double scull race; distance, date and place to be mu- tually agreed upon; the race to be for $1,000 a side and the championship in double sculls. I would Btate that my mate will not be Edward Hanlan. If Messrs. Conley and Hamm, as their advisers, will notify me of the time of meeting and arranging for a match, I will meet them either in Portland or Boston on such day as they may desire. I can assure Messrs. Conley and Hamm that if the match falls through it will be no fault of my mate and self. I would respectfully ask for a reply through the columns of the Herald at as early a day as possible. Very respectfully, "Wallace Boss an'dMate. It will not be known who is Boss1 partner until the articles are drawn up, and a deposit made. It is thought likely that John Kennedy is the man, as Boss and Kennedy have rowed a good deal together and they nake a good team. * Both Unwilling to Row. The match between Mr. Elliot, ex-champion of England, and Biley of Saratoga, did not take place on the 25 ult., as announced. The race was to have been over a straightaway course, 1£ miles, for S100 a side. Elliot appeared at the line, and stated to the starter that Biley had "weakened," and would not row because he did not think the water was good enough. Elliot said, further, that Biley was afraid to row because he could not swim. Shortly after Beferee Fraser de- cided the water was all any oarsman could desire, and gave the men ten minutes to get to the line. Biley said he would not row in salt water, in which
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