THE SCULLING RACE

Evening Post, Volume LXXXVIII, Issue 61, 9 September 1914, Page 2

THE SCULLING RACE

P V ADDON'S TWO SPURTS WAS THERE A FOUL? (By Telegraph.— Press Association.— Copyright.) LONDON, 7th September. Barry was faster at-the start, and soon j got three-quarters of a length's lead, but Paddon, spurting, passed the mile post a few feet ahead of him in 4min 59sec. Barry, with a fine long stroke, gradually overhauled Paddon, ' and reached , Hammersmith Bridge a length j and a-quarter in front. Ho caught a crab under the bridge, and Paddon, again spurting, ran great risk of a. foul. Barry, quickly recovering, had a lead of two lengths and three-quarters at Chiswick Church, and of four lengths at Barnes Bridge. Then, sculling leisurely, he won by two lengths and a- j half. ~ | Paddon states that the boats actually touched at Hammersmith ; but, as he did not desire tb win in such a manner, he did not make any claim. Barry declares_ that he is quite certain I tha,t the boats did not touch at Hammer- I smith, adding that, if Paddon was not after a foul, why did he make such an effort? Barry said that the race was the second hardest he ever rowed. Paddon says he is satisfied with his rowing, but the water bothered him. Australians underrate Barry's powers. (Received September 9, 8.10 a.m.) LONDON, Bth September. Critics emphasise Paddon 's doggedness and gameness. Barry paid a tribute to Paddon 's sportsmanship, while Paddon declares that the better man won.