SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP

Grey River Argus, 22 November 1920, Page 4

SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP

«» HANNAN DEFEATS FOGWELL. BLENHEIM Nov 20. The Now Zealand Sculling Championship was rowed on the Wairau j River this afternoon, between W Fogwell (holder) aud P Hannan (cnallenger) There was a threfe knot current and a strong headwind against the rowers. Hannan won t#e toss and chose the inside position. From a splendid start Hannan drew way immediately, and soon obtained a two lengths lead. This order obtained till the first bend was reached, when rough water was met with. Both men were rowing with a god swinging stroke. Hannan still kept the advantage, Lut nearing tho Wairau shed he struck a snag and momentarily \os± jziou.d. Coming to the ualfwuy point, the wind and current drove the boats to the southern side. Hannan was here four or five lengths ahead. Getting too close in, Fogwell fouled the bank, which checked his progress. Hecovering he started after Hannan, reducing the gap to about a couple of lengths." Both men had quickened their stroke, Hannan responding to every challenge. Coming into smooth water, Fogwell started to move up, and rowing a qxiicker stroke the Australian made a great effort; but Hainan kept his advantage, winning by a length and a half of clear water. Time 21.3.