ROWING.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3115, 11 January 1911, Page 6

ROWING.

POVERTY BAY CLUB. The “Now Year Fours” were continued last evening, when tlie semifinal was rowed off, a couple of good .races being witnessed. S. A. Tupid, J. . Corbett, and .0. Hansen defeated J. Webb, J. Prickett, N. Moore and J. Martin. Doig’s crew liad tlic best of the race over the whole course, keeping iu the lead by a length all the way. An exciting race was witnessed when A. Kirk, W. Hall, J. Lloyd, and W. Williams beat J. Stewart, J. Newton, L. Pavitt, and N. Ingram. Kirk assumed a lead from the start, but at the bend Stewart had drawn level. At the bridge the crews wore still racing on even terms, but a little further on Kirk began to draw away, until be was leading by half a length. Stewart again drew iip, and a hundred yards from the post was leading by about three feet, in this position the crews raced till almost on the post, when Kirk quickened up, and putting in a bold finish, gained the verdict by about a foot. The final will be rowed tins evening between Kirk’s crew and Doig’s, when a close race is anticipated. The following crews were picked last evening to compete in the next doublesculls for Mr. Broad’s cup:— N. Ingram and A. Tupid; J. Stewart and J. Lloyd; P. Fisliback and H. Bean: C. Winter and J. Martin; D. Johnstone and F. Snowden ; S. Doig and P. Stubbs; J. Webb and N. Moore; J. O’Neill and 0. Hansen; S. Ledger and W. Griffin; J. Newton and G. Whitfield; J. Nicolas and L. Clark; A. McConnell and F. Stubbs; P. Holschier and L. Pavitt: W. Neill and C. Davis; J. Pric'kett and P. Gordon; W. Hall and R. Wildish. It is the intention of the Poverty Bay Bowing Chib to send crews to'the Napier regatta, which is to take place on March 17th on the West Shore course, Port Ahuriri. If the precedent of former years is to be taken as any criterion the regatta should be a great success, and those attending it are assured of an enjoyable time. "It is probable that crews from Wellington will be participating, as they have done for many years past, and those present wiH have an opportunity of exchanging opinions in regard to .style with the southern oarsmen. So far as is iknown at present, the Poverty Bay Rowing Club’s crews are to be selected this weelc The proposed visit of crews representing the Union Bowing Club (Napier) to Gisborne will probably materialise on February 18th. That date has been submitted to the Union Club, and there is no apparent reason why they should fail to concur. While here the crews from Napier will indulge in a* scries of races with crews 'representing the Poverty Bay Rowing Club. It is probable that the events to bo decided will be junior, 10 stone, and youths’ fours. Local oarsmen are looking forward to this visit, and such contests can only serve to stimulate public interest in the

sport. Crews to compete, for the Licensed Victuallers’ Shield will be selected this week.

ARXST AVILIj PROBABLY ROAY PEARCE.

(.United Press association— copyright. (Received dan. .10, 8.50 p.m.) SYDNEY, Jan. 10.

Arnst, speaking at the welcome home to Pearce, said that if Pearce’s supporters would find a stake and challenge him. he would put no obstacle in the way of a race on the Parramatta. If Pearce proved the better man lie would gladly hand over the title. His own ambition was to score one more victory than Beach. A statement was made in the room that Pearce is already able to command £■;!()() of the £'soo stakes. His backers are keen., and an early race is probable.