ARNST AND WHELCH.

Evening Post, Volume LXXIX, Issue 78, 4 April 1910, Page 8

ARNST AND WHELCH.

WIN FOR ARNST. There was a heavy sea running at Akaroa on Saturday afternoon, and the match between R. Arnst (tho champion) and George Whelch (challenger) for the sculling championship of the world had to be postponed, to the great disappointment of many excursion^ who could not upare the time to remain at Akaroa until the sea moderated sufficiently 10 permit of the race being rowed. Yesterday a nor'-wester was blowing, and enthusiasts were- fearful that another postponement would be necessary. Tho tricky character of Akaroa Harbour was again exemplified this morning. At nine o'clock there was a flat calm ; half an hour later a brisk nor'-easter sprang up. However, at 1.30, states a Press Association message, the breeze had veered to the wqst, and chopped, leaving the course in fair condition, with a slight lift on the surface. Arnst and Whelch were both out for a spin about ten o'clock. Arnst looked better than he did last week, and was a warmer favourite than on Saturday. Whelch was fit. Some of his friends were inclined to think that the spell ho had since Thursday morning would not be at all to his advantage, but his intimate friends by no means took this view, and prophesied a close finish. THE RACE. The race was rowed in the presence of a fair crowd. ARNST WON BY SIX LENGTHS.