Eli Crew Coach Tries Aeroplane

Coaching a crew from an airplane is not yet practical, although George Van Santvoord, who is one of Yale's coaches, tried it for the first time a few days ago. The first eight was on the harbor for practice, when Mr. Van Santvoord, in a plane with a professional pilot, flew over it. He attempted by megaphone and arm signals to direct the oarsmen, but found it impossible.

As to the experiment, Mr. Van Santvoord said yesterday that it was a novel experience, but that aerial coaching was not likely to replace the present system.