SECOND CREW NOSES OUT FIRST EIGHT IN THREE QUARTER MILE SPRINT

RED TOP, Conn., June 12, 1922.--High wind especially in the afternoon prevented any hard work-out here today except under the shelter of the west bank on the upper mile of the course, where the water was not quite so rough. The feature of the day was a three quarter mile sprint in the afternoon in which the second eight barely nosed out the first University crew by the margin of a quarter of a length.

After examinations from 8.30 to 11.30 all the crews went out for a short practice at 11.45. The two University crews paddled down the two miles from Red Top to the Submarine Base and back again with no attempt at racing. The Freshman and combination eights rowed the same distance at a low stroke slightly later.

After waiting until 7.15 in the evening for the wind to abate, Dr. Howe decided to send his two University crews out despite the rough weather which showed no sign of a let-up. The two eights were almost swamped going over from the quarters at Red Top to the starting line across the river. Under the shelter of the west bank the two crews rowed downstream about half a mile, and raced back upstream for about three quarters of a mile with the seconds fishing across the finish a few feet in the lead.

After this the second eight went in and the first crew rowed at a varying stroke for a mile and a half showing noticeable improvement.

Word was received today that "Launch 92" which had not been heard from since leaving Cambridge, was driven into Wakefield, R. I. by the storm, but was not damaged.