18 Lengths

The first observation train in the history of Pacific Coast rowing followed the 3-mi. race between California and Washington at Seattle last week. One hundred thousand spectators agreed that there should have been not one train but two: one for the California crew that slipped along the bright choppy surface of Lake Washington as if they had caught the wind in their oar-blades; another slower train, perhaps even a handcar, for the Washington boat which lumbered along to the finish 18 lengths--nearly a quarter-mile--behind, most thoroughly beaten of any Coast crew for 29 years. Disgruntled Washington alumni learned the alibi: the Washington shell was rigged too low for the choppy course. Its seat tracks were awash after the first mile. California won the Olympic Rowing championship in 1928, may well defend it this year.

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