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Show rJumtoKu Boat Race. Saratoga, 28. The Bingle scull race was won by Courtney, Riley second. At 11.23 the signal was given, and the men took water together, settling down to thirty-six strokes each. Courtney passed the halt mile leading, but Piaisted had a iraall lead at the middle bow. Plaisted got out of the course and cracked his oars twice with Riley. They reached tbe turning turn-ing point nearly together, Courtney seeming fresh and cool. Riley got on the return course first. Before reaching reach-ing tbe half mile on the return Plain-ted Plain-ted gave up, but when the re feme's boat reached him he decliued assist ance. Courtney and Riley kept up, Courtney taking a short lead after passing the mile stake, which he kept to the end with thirty lour strokes. He came to the starting boat three lengths ahead of Riley, in 20.47, and lauded seemingly fresh and free from fatigue. Riley protested, being fouled by Plaisted, but the reieree gave tbe race to Courtney. |