SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP.

Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume III, Issue 350, 12 September 1889, Page 2

SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP.

SEARLE'S EASY VICTORY. London; September 10, Ths race between Searle and O'Connor was witnessed by over one hundred thousand persons. O'Connor lead at the start, and rowing a fast stroke, at once had the advantage of half a length, but Searle soon was on level terms with his opponent, and now continued to forge ahead till within a short distance from the winning posts. O’Connor showed unmistakeable signs of distress, but he made a feeble spurt, which proved of no avail, and Searle sculled in an easy winner by ten lengths. The Australian met with an enthusiastic reception on stepping out of the boat. Ten thousand pounds were sent from New South Wales to back Searle. The Canadians are Baid to have lost £BO,OOO on the race. Searle stripped at list lOlbs; O’Connor lib lighter. On being interviewed at the finish of the race Searle appeared quite fresh. He stated that for the first two miles it. was a hard race, but after that he only paddled, and could have increased his advantage to 40 lengths had he wished. The time for the first mile, and to Hammersmith bridge, has not been equalled in any previous Sculling Championship. O’Connor's time for the race wiis 22mins 2secs. The Press are unanimous in conceding the superiority of Searle over his opponent. The champion will probably make a match with an American sculler. O’Connor stated to an interviewer that he was over trained, hut admitted Searle’s superiority.