SCULLING

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2525, 11 June 1909, Page 3

SCULLING

THE SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP. [Pun Pmcss Association.] WANGANUI, June 10. Favorable weather. conditions have '•evailed foT tlie scullers during the past few days, and they have been able to get in some good rowing on the championship course, which is admirably sheltered and with water almost like glass. Both champion and exchampion have been very busy. On Tuesday afternoon Arnst and Fogwell had a big spurt. The champion let his pacer take a big break (some 55 lengths), and then set off after him. With such a start, Fogwell bad a little in reserve till the champion got up, and then the pair finished at a very solid pace. Much the same work was done yesterday and to-day, with the time spent in practising starting and sprinting. Long rows serve to show the wonderful strength and staying powers of the champion, rvho usually appeal’s to finish a heavy task full of rowing. He has done some remarkably fine rowing during the past few weeks. Webb and Whelcli had a lively spin over a couple of miles yesterday, rowing 27 to the minute over the first mile, and then dropping to 24. Webb can always hold bis pacer comfortably, and in sprints appears much'speedier. He has never shown more pace. Tlie form shown hv both points to a great struggle, as Webb is possessed of wonderful stamina and great pluck.