EIGHT-OAR EVENTS

Evening Star, Issue 22261, 12 February 1936, Page 5

EIGHT-OAR EVENTS

MOST POPULAR PROGRAMME ITEM {Per United Press Association.] WELLINGTON, February 12. The question of eight-oared rowing was discussed by the Wellington Rowing Association, the general feeling being that eights would replace pairs and double sculls on future New Zealand programmes. It was considered that the time was not distant when eightoared events would appear on Wellington local programmes. Auckland already had realised that public opinion had a leaning toward eights, as being more spectacular from a spectator’s point of view. The Wellington Association heartily supported Auckland’s viewpoint. It recognised that the difficulty at the present time was the expense of acquiring eight-oared boats, but members agreed that if attractive enough prize money were offered entries would be forthcoming. BOXING ANOTHER POSTPONEMENT Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright SYDNEY, February 11. The fight between Palmer and Henneberry has been further postponed for a week owing to the death of Palmer’s mother. LAWN TENNIS GOCHET'S TOUR [Per United Press Association.] . WHANGAREI, February 11. Henri Cochet and his companions were seen in action on the lawn tennis courts this afternoon. There was a good attendance of the public, which was impressed by the play of the famous Frenchman. WELLINGTON BOWLS POSTPONEMENTS SENIOR PENNANT COMPETITION ABANDONED [Per United Press Association.] WELLINGTON. February 12. The Wellington Dowling Association resolved to abandon the senior pennant competition this season. Only three rounds have been played, bad weather causing postponements.