THE SEARLE-KEMP SCULLING MATCH.

Grey River Argus, Volume XXXVI, Issue 6275, 29 October 1888, Page 4

THE SEARLE-KEMP SCULLING MATCH.

v EASY DEFEAT OF KEMP. Fper press association.] (Received October 27, at 10 40 p m.) Sydney, October 27. The sculling race between H. Searle and Peter Kemp (champion) for 500 bovb. aside and the championship of the world was rowed on the Paramatta River thia afternoon, and created the greatest interest, even more so than on the occasion of the second match between Hanlan and Beach. Immediately the articles binding the match were signed it waa thought that one of the most interesting struggles evfir seen on the Paramatta River would result and in consequence speculation was brisk. Searle, by his brilliant defeats of Wulf, Stansbury, and Neilson, had earned such a reputation that he was at once made a favorite, and his backers were willing to lay almoßt 2 to 1 that he was able to lower the colors of the champion. On the other hand there were aot a few who thought that Kemp, after emphasising his right to the championship by twice defeating Hanlan, would again assert his superiority. During the week Searle had been made a strong favorite, and as much as 7 to 4 was laid on his chance, but this morning he receded to even money, and that was the best price obtainable. When they started a fresh breeze waa blowing down the river, but not strong enough to affect the water. As the cry " they're off " arose both men struck the water together, Searle dashing away at 41, while Kemp struck 40. After 200 yards had been rowed Searle, who was rowing splendidly, assumed a lead of a length, and from that time till the finish of the race never allowed Kemp to get near him. From this out the race may be said to have been virtually over, as at the half-mile post Searle had increased his lead to two lengths and was rowing without exertion, whilst Kemp was exerting himself to the utmost, to get on terms with his junior competitor. At the mile beacon Searle spurted and quickly put six lengths between him and the champion, and as he rowed over the Patney stretch he showed brilliant aculling. Reaching the gasworks, Kemp Bpurted and slightly gained, but Searle, who was only paddling, seeing Kemp coming up on him increased his pace and passing Carabarite he had regained his lead of aix lengths. At Gladeaville there was a large crowd collected, and in response to a mighty cheer Searle spurted and rowed in the easiest of winners by quite 20 lengths. Time, 22mius 44£jecs. Both men were very fit, but Searle'a auperiori y cf physique was apparent early in the race. Searle was accorded a most hearty reception on stepping out of his boat. The crowd witnessing the contest was one of the largest ever seen on the Parramatta.