SCULLING.

Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 29 June 1925, Page 6

SCULLING.

WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP. GOOD SELL TOO GOOD FOR HANAN,

B* CABLE—PRESS ASSOCIATION— COPYRIGHT SYDNEY, June 28. Major Goodsell yesterday retained liis claim to tlie world’s sculling championship by defeating Hanan, the New Zealander,' by three' lengths. Many thousands lined the banks of the Parramatta in tine but dull, weather to witness the contest, A south-west breeze was. blowing, which militated against both men’s' chances foi; a mile and a half. Thereafter the turn of the river put them out of its range. ' Both men were in perfect condition, although Goodsell looked the better ol the two. When the pistol went Goodsell caught the water first and shot ahead, but Hanan in the first sixtyyards drew level. This was the only time the New Zealander was on terms with the champion. Goodsell was rowing twenty-eight to Hanan’s thirty, and established a lead of four lengths, which he maintained throughout. When the first two hundred yards had been passed Goodsell had a lead of five lengths. He was rowing strongly and continued from this to the finish ish almost without effort to maintain the advantage, rowing twenty-six to the minute. Approaching; the gasworks Goodsell led by ten lengths. Hanan, who appeared distressed, although the pace was an easy one. here spurted and decreased the Australian’s lead to five lengths. Hanan at this time was rowing twenty-nine to the minute. The burst was only a flash, in the pan, but Hanan continued to make strenuous efforts to reduce his opponent’s lead. It was a vain effort, Goodsell keeping in advance and apparently rowing without’strain. Goodsell kept well in t<ic ieaci til: near the finish, when he eased up and won by three length's. The time for the race was 21min. 31 sec-. The first mile was covered in 6min. 4see. Hanan’s time was 21 min., 3osee. The race was disappointing to Hanan’S supporters, as the New Zealander never looked like a winner. Goodsell took command at the start and had complete control of the race. Hanan, in congratulating Goodsell on his \yiri, said he deserved success, as lie was the better man on the day. He added that he was not af all satisfied with his own condition. He did not think,, ha had had sufficient tisio to

train. The stakes money had worried him, and the wet weather also interfered. He‘would like another match with Goodsell. ;