SCULLING
HANNAN STARTING TRAINING
OPERATIONS.
(BI lELEORAPH.—P»ESS ASSOCIATION.^ AUCKLAND, 6th December.
The first trial row by P. Hannan on the Waitemata took place to-day. The course covers three miles, from above the Riveflea Wharf to the mouth of Lucas Creek, north of Pine Island. Hannan had to 'pull against a strong wind and tide, but, rowing well within himself and at twenty-five strokes per minute throughout covered the distance in 20 minutes 30 seconds. He was accompanied over half the course by Stevenson, New Zealand amateur champion. . 1 lie spectators," among whom were members of the Harbour Board and the Hon. Prudence Jellicoe, were impressed with Hannan's style and the suitability of the course. Hannan will go into serious training on the arrival of his trainer, G. Wareham, in a few
The'date of th e race has been tentatively fixed for 19th January. M'Devitt, the challenger, is expected here next week.
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Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 137, 7 December 1923, Page 11
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