SCULLING.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2492, 4 May 1909, Page 2

SCULLING.

WHELCH’S VICTORY

In rowing circles Whelch’s decisive victory over Fogwell still causes surprise, and the wise ones who looked upon the match as a cakewalk for smiling Billy don’t appear to like it a bit. One would-be exceptionally clover authority says: “Whelch’s miserable showing against Thoroughgood makes the defeat all the more difficult to under-' stand.” As Whelch, much below weight and in climatic conditions that did not suit him, made a distinctly creditable showing against Thoroughgood, tlio bottom falls out of the contention of the argument. Asked about his race with Wlielcli, the Australian champion said: “It had been said that his win was an easy one, but' he could tell them it was a hard race, and absolutely the fastest he had ever rowed.” And again: “He freely admitted that Wlielch was the best man he had ever met.” Mr W. Mcllroy, secretary to Thoroughgood’s committee, said at the settling: “The race was the best lie had ever witnessed. . . , Whelch did the country that sent him every credit.” Mr Mcllroy also predicted that if -Whelch and Fogwell ever met, iFogwell would be beaten. A “miserable showing!”. What nest? Fact is that some people have g.-t it into their heads that neither Webb nor Whelch are any good as scullers, and the belief sticks hard.