1. Columbia 16 42 1/4

2. Wesleyan 16 50

3. Harvard 16 54

4. Williams 17 8 1/4

5. Dartmouth 17 31

6. Cornell 18

7. Trinity 18 23

8. Princeton 18 38

9. Yale Not taken.

When the position of Yale was announced, bets of $5,000 and $2,000 were offered that Yale would beat Harvard over the same course any time within a week. This was followed up by a challenge from Yale as follows:-

SARATOGA, July 18.The Yale University Crew hereby challenges Harvard University to row a race under the regulations of the Regatta of 1874 at a time to be appointed within a week.

R. J. COOK,Captain Yale University Crew.To which Harvard replied:-

SARATOGA, July 18, 1874.After the conduct of the Yale University Crew, not only during, but also at the conclusion of the race just completed, the Harvard University Crew refuse to entertain any challenge whatever from the Yale University Crew.

WENDELL GOODWIN,Captain Harvard University Crew.SUMMARY.Saratoga Springs, N. Y., July 18, 1874 - Fourth Regatta of the Rowing Association of American Colleges, - University Race for the Championship.

Course.- On Lake Saratoga, from nine stake-boats anchored in line below Snake Hill; thence three miles straightaway to a line near the entrance of Fish Creek.