Poor Showing Made by University Crew Yesterday

The last heavy work in preparation for the Annapolis race next Wednesday was done yesterday, when the University crew raced a mile and seven-eighths, paced for the first mile and a quarter by the University second crew and the last half-mile by the Freshmen. On the start, opposite the Union Boat Club, the first crew drew away from the second, although rowing a lower stroke, and after the first quarter-mile led by a length. The University crew was rowing about 32 and the second about two points higher. This lead was maintained for the next half-mile; but going under Harvard Bridge the second crew raised the stroke and gained on the first until their lead was scarcely half a length when the Freshmen picked them up. Starting three-quarters of a length ahead, the Freshmen soon increased their distance to over a length. When the finish was neared the University crew raised the stroke to about 37, and, drawing rapidly ahead, won by three-quarters of a length.

The work of the University crew was poor from the start, with a noticeable hang at the finish and no life in the catch. The pull through was not smooth, and the boat ran badly between strokes. On the whole, the showing of the crew was disappointing. Today and tomorrow the practice will be devoted to racing starts.