THE SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP.

Bush Advocate, Volume XXI, Issue 298, 21 June 1909, Page 3

THE SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP.

[PRESS ASSOCIATION.] WANGANVI, last night. Though the ■.smiling match between Arn&t and Webb, an evgnt of worldwide iinpyrtinteo. is to place on Tuesday. public: interersV is not so kcoxj ;..s mi.ulii be expected. This is no tkmbt to be accounted for by the i'a-.'i that tlu* last meeting of these men proved a liasco. After that rac ; -<\ Webb, who is a true sportsman, carried his magnanimity to an extent which was foolish by reiterating that ho had been beaten on his merits,, having gone to the post in his. best form; This was known by a select few to have been anything 1 but the true condition- of affairs, but Webb insisted in publicly extolling what, was really a fine performance by Arnst, consequently to-day many people believe Webb has no chance of winning. The oposite opinion is held by those who hare been associated M'ith the challenger. While acknowledging 'Avnst'-i undoubted ability they, say' thai Webb's real powers are not known by the outside world. He has now got rid of his arm trouble, and it' reports are to -fre believed he recently did a trial which shows that if Ajrnst wins Tuesday's race will be a memorable one. Arnst Was out today and. the manner in which lie drove Ms boat along would lead to the belief t that if Webb beats him the race will bo memorable. Barring accidents a great race is sure to take place. There is every reason to expect a large influx of visitors. Nearly all the hotel accommodation has been secured. ,As the race is to be row€*l at 2 p.m. visitors from north a-nci fouth will be able to go and come, in one day.