ROWING.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2691, 22 December 1909, Page 6

ROWING.

POVERTY BAY CLUB

Only one race was rowed last night in the competition for the Robertson trophies, ITolschier, Burdett, Robertson, and Collingwood easily defeating Winter. 'Third, Karton, and Martin by a length and a-half. The other race to have taken place was between the crews stroked by J. Webb and A. McConnell, but the latter’ s men failed to iput in an appearance. > The races will be continued to-night, .when the following crew s meet: Bragge v. Clark, and Holschier v. McLean.

' - NOTES. (By “Double Scull.”) This last week has seen the races for the “Buscke” and “Chilton Medals” conducted by the Gisborne Rowing Club and the finals resulted m Williams securing the “Buscke” trophies, and McConville winning the Chilton medals. Congratulations to both, but McConville must remember that the rushing game will not always win and that such a thing as swing is essential

»;> to success. • , . , . - . f The members of this shed are remmcl- : ed that entries for the “Buscke ’ Cup f for single sculls close on January 1 and ; also that the Committee has decided to j put on a double scull event for all members irrespective of grade. En- | tries for the latter event to close on / tlie 23rd inst. Now then, all you row- |. ing enthusiasts who do not contemi plate going abroad for holidays irei’ze i this opportunity and enter at once! In connection with the races it is .pleasing to see the effect of good coaching on the “B” crews, and this is especially noticeable in connection with \ Gatland’s, Busbyand McConville s j crews, coached by Nat Hooper, Swinnerton and Hackett respectively. It ig ; pleasing indeed to .see that such old f rowers show their interest in such a •practical, fashion. Especially is Mr t . Hooper to be complimented on the improvement shown in Gatland’s crew. ! It is to be hoped that the “coach” of this crew will be available throughout [ the shasphj’ and that’ members 'will take every "hotido ‘of "his remarks, as ho undoubtedly knows the game. The “Muir” Cup has been on view for the. last few days, and has been 1 greatly admired. The race for same will be rowed in February next and as the distance is a mile and a halt the selection .committee will have an opportunity of judging the staying powers of some'of the crews. ; In all probability the “rep’ creiis N will he selected on the completion of j this event, and as some promising mai" terial seems to he available the Gisi borne shed should be well represented. It is extremely pleasing to note wliat i a boon to the Gisborne shed the new ! tub fours have proved. Their beam makes them extremely seaworthy and this has enabled the young rowers to | give all their attention to the fine points of the game. It is regrettable that some members l think they are already “single scull i champions and seem to imagine they [: are entitled to use the single sculls | without asking permission.. In all prof. bability they • will awake to the, tact i that such is not the case. -It must be f borne in mind that these boats ai© I very delicate construction and that climbing in and out of them after a : spill does not tend to lengthen the life : of the boat. However, a word to the •wise is sufficient, and it needs no se-. fc cond warning to the culprits it they t- are assured that such a thing as using ; the “single sculls” will soon be coni'' fined to a very limited circle. Memf hers must distinctly understand that r the permission of the Captain is necessary and surely it is not asking too I"' much to see.’that such is obtained.

ARNST v. BARRY. Dnitud l’lti'.sf* Association—CorYitioiiT (Received December 21, 8.55 p.m.) V LONDON, Dec. 21. There is much' satisfaction in rm ™Jg ' circles at Arnst’s acceptance. Ihe ! promoters suggest that the race shall • take place between August 18th and fe:,2sth. , f [Per Punas Association. | NELSON, Dec. 21. "With reference to the London ca'ole ■ announcing Arnst’s acceptance of Bar--1 ‘ xy’.s challenge, Arnst informed a Colo. f ; nist” reporter to-night that the nego f tiations were concluded by cable with ; the London “Sportsman to-day. f- £IOOO .is to; be cut up, the winner re- : ceiving £750. Arnst is to Receive ;£3UU t for lus expenses. The race is to be j T owed at Victoria Falls on the Zambesi, but the date has not yet been arranged. Arnst states that his request for a side wager was declined. So far as he knows at present, he will be accompanied by his brother Jack Arnst as V trainei;. w ,