ROWING ASSOCIATION.
THE AMATEUR RULE
LONDON. May 17. Apropos of the application of the Mef« bourne champion eight to compete at the Henley regatta, it is pointed out that th<? rules of the Amateur Rowing Association bar membership of mechanics, artisans,, labourers, and all persons employed in menial duties. One Henley steward explains that the regatta committee is not, bound by the ■rules of the association, and the Australians' application will receive most: just consideration. The association's rules were framed only because those who earn their livelihood by muscular effort have an unfair advantage over the ordinary amateur.
The Evening Standard, referring to the application, points out that the Amateur Rowing Association's rule is quite specific, and unless it is waived the application cannot be excepted. It is unlikely that it will be waived.—A. and N.Z. cable.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 400, 18 May 1922, Page 5
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