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I THE WO^LD^HAMPIONSHIP.

! (by '4.*Kx**aci*«s.?H —micas association.) j j BLENHEIM, Aug. 11. * 1 tn a =&Wbiegram received by Mr, R. <P. F-itßttess, proprietor of the Marli b&roug-h Express, James Paddon, the .'sculling champion of th© world, nominates his terms for a race for the title with. "Paddy Hannan, of Blenheim, the Australasian. champion. R. ■Coombes, sporting editor of the Sydney ; Referee, has cabled Mr. Furness as follows on Paddon's- behalf: "Paddon's . terms for a race in New Zealand with [ Hannan are £500 a-side and £300 ex- \ penses.'' j Hannan, interviewed regarding Pad- ; don's offer, said: "I am in duty bound !to row Felton first. If Felton won't row—and I think ho will —I may be 1 able to row Paddon earlier than other- ; wise could be expected.'' Hannan has practically made definite arrangements "for a match with Alf. Felton, who has ' again challenged for the Australasian : title, to be rowed at Auckland some I time before Christmas. "Paddy" will | confer with his trainer (Geo. Wareham) I; before replying to Paddon's offer. ■: Should a match be arranged he hopes ■; to see it rowed about Christmas time.