SCULLING.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2365, 4 December 1908, Page 3

SCULLING.

THE WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP.

* [Press Association.]

WANGANUI. Dec. 3

The weather continues fine, with scarcely any wind, so that the.scullers have everything in their favor for training operations. Arnst had only light work early in the week, and subsequently had what was evidently a. trial spin over the full course. The conditions were almost perfect for good rowing, the water practically dead, but the breeze was against the scullers. Fogwell took a start from the challenger, making the pace for the first mile, which was covered in about 6.35. Arnst rowing 28 strokes at the start, settled down to 20 to the minute. He continued on a strong pace, being paced by young Braithwaite, an amateur, over tlie latter half of the distance, which was covered in good time. The big fellow rowed well all through, finishing strongly. The time for the full distance has not leaked out, but apparently it is very satisfactory to the friends of tlio excyclist. Webb was also out doing a fast burst over a mile and a-half, the first mile being cut out in little oyer six minutes. The champion, rowing a long, powerful stroke of 28 to the minute, settling down to a 25 lute. It was a very pretty bit of sculling. Webb is now doing more hard rowing. Most of his work so far in the boat lias been 6f a slow order. Both men are .in excellent health and spirits, (and the supporters of each are confident. Later. Webb and Arnst both covered the •fui’l course to-day. Webb rowed at top speed, acquitting himself splendidly. He then rowed to Wanganui land back to his camp, totalling 20 miles. He now averages 11.4, and expects to scale 11.3 on the day of the race. He is the picture of health, and says he never felt better. He will row the full courso twice daily for tlio next week.

Anst did not go out this morning, but covered the f till distance in 'the afternoon. He was accompanied by Fogwell, who, rowing a slower stroke, held his own. Arnst, though undeniably powerful, does not appear to make full rise of liis strength. It is not till his oars aro amidships, that lie gets full power on. He was out in liis new 'boat to-day, and expressed himself satisfied with it. The w(lather is perfect lor training.