ROWING SEASON.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20725, 19 November 1930, Page 16

ROWING SEASON.

CLUB TRIAL FOURS HELD.

arrangements for regattas.

BARRATT CUP INTER-CLUB RACE

The stormy weather last Saturday afternoon somewhat upset rowing arrangements. The first inter-club race of the season, for the Barratb Cup, was to have heijn rowed at tlio North Shore course, but owing to the rough son, which made it impossible to row tho boats across the harbour, the event was postponed until next Saturday. The arrangements previously nmde, with the exception of those for tho course, will stand for tho coming contest. Fortunately on the city side of the harbour, with a high tide, a fine sheltered stretch of water behind the railway embankment enabled tho St. George's and Waitemata Clubs to continue their programmes. This was done with reduced entries, as many men had journeyed to North Shore. West End used tho course alongside tho wall of the boat harbour, while North Shore used tho short course from tho Torpedo Wharf to the reclamation steps. Tho St. Ge6rgo's Club decided the first trials of the season with the annual race for tho Rowsell Cup. Although only throe crows competed several new men wero given a trial. Tho race hardly came up to expectations. D'Authrcau's crew quickly gained tho lead, but at the halfway mark Ilortori challenged strongly and was overhauling tho leaders when a broken seat robbed his chances and D'Authreau went on to win. Tho Waitemata Boating Club placed six crews, but tho rowing was only of a. moderate standard. Tho second heat provided the best race, Fearon's crew gaining tho verdict by a few inches. This hard race evidently served Fearon's crew well, for in the final, swinging out nicely to its work, tho crew won by a length.

West End Crews. Ij Tho West End Club managed to place 0 four crows and three races were rowed, [j Several now men competed and made a. L most creditable showing. With careful j coaching thov should take places in tlie 0 maiden class regatta crews. Taylor's crew . proved too good for tho others, winning the heat easily and gaining tho final with y one and a-qua;rter lengths to spare. 1 The North Shore Club held mixed trials t which enabled some of tho visiting oars--3 men to compete. Five crews entered and j good rowing was enjoyed by the specta- | t.ors. Carlylc's crow had a severe test, • going through a heat and semi-final to t qualify for (ho final. The crew surprised e by rowing togelher nicely and gaining the j day's honours by just over a length. The Auckland Club held trials for (he Clarke Memorial Shield, which drew four crews. Tho fours of McComish and Duck ti had a great race from half-way. At that -1 point Duck challenged and with each man giving every ounco of weight, he forged ahead to win by two feet. In (he second 15 brat Stacey defeated Ross by two lengths. : * The final between Stacey and Duck was 3 worth going a long way to see. A real j fighting finish gave Stacey a win by a bare half-length. Q If tho weather conditions are favourable ' next Saturday (lie Barratt Cup will be rowed. Auckland's trials will be for (he Henderson Cup, St. George's for club ' trophies and Thomas pairs, Waitemata for club trophies. West End and North Shore have not yet decided on their programme. Tauranga Regatta. Tho Tauranga Regatta programme has been issued and for tho usual class races £96 has been allotted in donations. The various clubs aro naturally keen on racing to augment finances from this source, but the question of transport is not very promising. Tho Auckland Rowing Association has already moved in tho matter, but so far nothing definite has been arranged. • Although special boats have in the past r been provided for both (be Tauranga and j Whangarei trips tho support accorded by oarsmen has not been satisfactory, as J many have preferred to travel by other ' means. i Tho St. George's Club senior crow , selected is as follows:—I. G. Horton, F. Solomon, C. D'Authreau, E. Edmonds. Owing to several members being unable to 1 travel the club will not compete in the youths' race at Tauranga. No doubt I. C. Horton will devoto some time to sculling when his boat is received from Christ--1 church. Tho Auckland Rowing Club has called a meeting of delegates to arrange the annual inter-club eight-oar race for the Dr. Stuart Rcid Cup, which is at present held by tho North Shore Club. The outing last season proved a great success and with the co-operation of tho other clubs a similar function is anticipated on this occasion. Maurice Caro Cup. The Auckland Rowing Club hns arranged tho inter-club race for the Maurice Caro Cup for. December 6. This year tho contest will bo in fours and medals will be given to tho winning crew. In previous years tho raco has catered for single scullers and doublo scullers and the change upon this occasion will no doubt bo welcomed by all oarsmen. Tho Tauranga and Hamilton Clubs are reported to bo placing very strong crews for the Christmas regattas. The Hamilton crows will certainly have a distinct advan (agq as they have smooth water for training purposes. Owing to tho low tide next Saturday the Barratt Cup races will probably be rowed from Stanley Bay to tho Devonport Wharf. CHAMPION ATHLETES. VISIT OF THREE AMERICANS. The American athletes, G. Simpson, world's 100 yards record holder, R. Kizer, middle distanco < champion, and H. Rothert, field games champion, will appear in Auckland on February 7. Both Simpson and Rothert aro considered the best amateur athlelos in tho world in their respective branches. Simpson registered a brilliant performance in tho decathlon championship of America last season. Ho recorded standard time in tho 100, <IOO metres fiat, and 110 metres hurdles. Rothert won the javelin and di D cus throwing and shot putting, besides being placed in tho broad and high jumps. LARGER CRICKET WICKETS. ADOPTED FOR SHIELD GAMES. Tho larger cricket wickefs will be used in New Zealand for the first time in Plunket Shield matches this season. Tho new wickets aro widened by lin and lengthened by lin.. so that tho bowlers will benefit by tho change. With tho old stumps a fast bowler often completely beat tho batsmen, but lost his advantage when tho ball just went over the top of tho wicket. Tho added inch in height will therefore bo of great advantage to bowlers of this type. The larger wickets wore used for the first timo in Sydney recently in the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and South Australia. They have been adopted for nil county matches in England.