ROWING

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22583, 23 November 1936, Page 14

ROWING

GOOD WATER CONDITIONS INTERESTING RAOING SEEN NEW MEMBERS SHAPE WELL With only one week before the North Shore some keen rowing was witnessed on Saturday afternoon. All the clubs hr.d larye entries for their events. Conditions were ideal except toward the end of the North Shore Club's programme, when a strong westerly breeze made the water fairly lively and the boats eame home almost swamped. An At lliiiui'. mid president's trial fours marked tin* opening of (lie North (Shore chili's season aml the trophies were won hy (i. lleere alter sonic thrilling racing, A record entry of seven crews was received for the Wcsi End Chili's races for Mr. N. M. Cossey's trophies nnd a good race saw M. Jl. D. I'onwa.v's crew prevail. The second trial fours of the St. George's Chili's season were contested over the waterfront drive course for the Tewsley Memorial Clip. The crews displayed keen enthusiasm and the event was won h.v \V. Carr. The Waitemata Chili's programme consisted of trial fours tor tho Mason ('up and trophies and the six competing crews showed Rood form, (>. \\. Denison winning tho event from V. llaywood. NORTH SHORE CLUB OPENS GOOD RECOVERY MADE T'lio oldest established club in Auckland, North Shorn, officially opened its season on Saturday afternoon, the function taking tho form of president's day. The clubhouse presented a homely appearance mid a large gathering of members, past and present, ladies and friends added to the success of the afternoon. The large increase in membership was most gratifying, said the president of the club, Mr. E. W. Sharp, in welcoming the visitors. The chili had made a great recovery and he was glad io see that tho now members were training enthusiastically. Mr. Sharp thanked the ladies for (he large part they had played in the social side of the oluh's iii'tivitica and mentioned that it was duo to their co-opera-tion that tho club had been able to purchase its boats. ... ~ Trial fours for trophies donated by Mr. Sharp were rowed and there was some thrilling racing. A course from North Head to the clubhouse was followed. The races were started by mutual consent, while the judges were Messrs. E. \V. Sharp and T. Dryland. Perfect water conditions favoured the first of the races, but later in the afternoon the boats shipped much water, as the result of a choppy sea. Crews in the first heat were:—G. Jieero (stroke), W. (ice, H. Judkins, P. Jalfon; 0. \\ illctts (stroke), A. Moore, J. Goodwin, H. Camp. There was little between the crews until about 100 yards from tho finish at which stage lleere was sliichtly in front. \\ il- j letls summoned up bis reserve strength, but iie was unable to completely overtake Beere's crew, which gained the judge's verdict by half-a-length. ... „ „ Contesting the second neat were:—li. McCalluni (stroke), 11. Mallott, T. Keys, K. Walton; V. Talieu (stroke), (J. Tipping, S. Clialinor, C. K. Iremonger. It was an even race all the way. Nearing tho line it looked as though McCallum might win but, dipping strongly, Tallen drew away in fine style to win by a length. „ Tl The i-final was rowed by O. Itoerc s crew and a crew comprising S. Nippon (stroke) L. Lawsnn, H. Anderson, T. lledgciiinn. The water was rather choppy now and the crews rowed into a strong head wind. The race was fairly even in the earlier stapes a rid then Heere took the lead. His steering was somwhat erratic and Rippon's crew was Kaininjr when one of the hitter's crew caught a crab and lleere crossed tho line nearly threo lengths ahead. . Tallen and Heere met in the final. Hy this time the wind had freshened, making conditions very lively. Heere early establishd a useful lead, but with ■.'()() yards to go Tallen spurted desperately and, although his strong challenge brought him up level with the leader, Heere responded well and won by two lengths. ST. GEORGE'S CLUB . . CARR WINS STRONGLY The standard of rowing showed an Improvement oil last week's form, when nyo crews of the St. George's Club rowed trial fours for- the Tewsley Memorial Cup. That the club does not lack enthusiasm and support, in spite of its no-regatta-racing decision, was strongly manifested, l-'ew old hands wore in tho crows and the splendid performance given bv the embryo oarsmen augured well. The course along the waterfront was followed and conditions for rowing were excellent. , , ~, , Crews in the first heat wero:—\Y. Sanders (stroke), T. Morris, il. Maegregor Hay. 1. Mouds; W. Hogg (stroke), T. Kirk I. McNahb, K Spcdding. There was little between the crews and Hogg was fortunato to win by half-a-length after a dose finish. Crews in the second heat were: —11. long (stroke), M. McLachlun, N. J,caning. It. Miller; J. Coote (stroke), C. Hunt, W Ryan, (i. Maffey; W. Catr (stroke), J. Hill, 1., towards, H. Jordan. Carr jumped away quickly at the start and was never headed, although the oilier crews were not far behind. long was going well and looked like passing the leader with only a short distance to go, but (\'irr drew awjiy and crossed the lino with a length and a-half to spare. Coote was onlv a foot behind Tong. Crews stroked by Carr and Hogg rowed the final. Hogg went away first, but Carr caught him up at the second bridge, (arr had obtained a sliecht lead by the time the reef hud been reached, and coming down the straight he assorted his superiority and won by two lengths. CONWAY WINS TROPHIES SEVEN CREWS ON WATER Sheltered conditions were experienced in St. Mary's Hay, where seven crews of the West End Club rowed for Mr. N. S, Cossey's trophies. Tho long course from the oil tanks to tho baths was followed. Crews in the first heat were:—J. If. Rarton (stroke), T. L. Langliain, W. 0. Smith, N Person; W. C. I'arnell (stroke), R. W. A Hum, J. Kennedy, V. Jennings. Tho race was very even until the gap was reached, at which stage Harton ussiimed the lead. Nearing the line he gained still more ground nnd won by a leimth and a-half. Crews in the second heal were:—lv A. Craies (stfoKr), #T. T/. Jones, L. It. McT)nn* aid It. W. Rowe; N. Hellamy (stroke), W. McOrory, A. Carson, I. E. Ryland. Hellamy early obtained a slight advantage. Near the finish Craies challenged strongly but was unable to quite make the distance and Hellamy won by half a length. Contesting the third heart, were:—M. H T). Conway (stroke), H. G. Tupp, R. Gray, \ Poison; lv l'\ Raper (stroke), I. J. Mitchell, 11. Dobbin, R. Wiles; L. T. Lnnibie (stroke), R. C. Itigelow. 0. S. Bigelow, F. Jennings. Over tho first half of the course there was little between the crews. Conway then drew out in front". Raper challenged strongly on nearing the finish but Conway just managed to cross ahead of Raper with a canvas to spare, while Lambio was two lengths uwny third. Bellamy, Coiuvav and Harton rowed the final. There was little between the crews until, with !?0(> yards to go, Conway had u slight lead. Harton cnmc up fast, but Conway staved off his challenge nnd won by three-quarters of a length. Hellamy was third two lengths behind Harlot). IMPROVEMENT SHOWN AUCKLAND CLUB'S EVENTS A big improvement was shown as Hie result of llie week's training when six crews of the Auckland Club contested trial fonts for the Schmidt trophies. Sheltered conditions were experienced on dip waterfront _ course where the races were rowed. Officials for the afternoon were the vice-president, Mr. W. J. Hampton-Reynolds, who was judge, ami Mr. 0. Harrett, starter.

Crews in "the firsl heat wore:—C. Oxsprincc (stroke). W. F.lliot, V. Walker, B. Haverslock; J. (luiniven (stroke), 11. Jrllie, R. Wilson, 11. Crump; C. Marceau (stroke), I). Sitnmonds, I). Moir, W. Boon. After tho first ■_'()() yards bad been covered, Mun;enn look the lead trout Cuinivrn with Oxspring one length behind. ("luiniven challenged at the reef and rowed down the straight very fast io beat Mnreran by half a length. Oxspring was two lenglhs away. Following were the crews in the second heat: .1. Dickson (stroke), I. Faulconbridge, C. Heart, K. King; TV. Elwood (stroke), C. Clinmbcrlain, K. Mulvihlll, T. Murfitt; W. Brown (stroke). 11. Porter, li. Sullings, K. Rule. Dickson jumped away but did not hold the lead very long. Elwood soon passed him and maintained the lead to win by a length from Dickson, while Brown was two lengths away. Ciiiniven anil Elwood contested the final. The irews raced on terms all the way until on entering I.lm straight Elwood lost his runner. lie had a slight, advantage at this stage, but thus handicapped Guinlvcn was enabled to win by half a length. WAITEMATA CLUB DENISON WINS MASON CUP Six crews of the Waitemata Club rowed the annual trial fnum for the Mason Cup and trophies which were contested on the long course alongside the waterfront drive. C.ood water conditions prevailed throughout the afternoon and spectators witnessed some interesting racing. Mr, W. Ghent was starter, and Mr. C. C. Cairns Judge.

Crews contesting the first heat were:—V. Haywood (stroke), P. I). Connery, J. Harper, T Mori is; It. G. Harker (stroke), P. Weaver, P Khirlcv J. Ross; 0. Cairns (stroke), A. Harper, j. Jones, A. Godfrey. Water running out from tho gap carried Haywood's boat on to that, of Harker. Cairns then fouled Haywood and the race was ordered io lie re-rowed. Harker went ahead after tho restart to bo a length in front, of Haywood. Barker crossed in front of Haywood but, there was no fouling of the boats. Haywood closed up nnd Cairns was only slightly behind. However, Barker dreiv away and won hy a length from Haywood while Cairns was half a canvas away third. Crews in the second heat were:—L. N. Ross (stroke), T. Bollringor, 1). Kenrick, J. McCowan; G. Brown (stroke), J. Chllds, J. O'Hanlon, W. Harvey, O. W. Denison (stroke), A. Harper, A. Hogg, S. C. Gascolgne. Coming down the straight Ross and Denison fought out a hard finish, but Ross' crew was unable to hold out, and Denison won by a length. Brown came in two lengths behind Ross. Denison got away first in the final and lie gradually increased his lead to win by two lengths. OPENING AT WHANCAREI [ IIIOM OUK OWN CORKKNI'ONDKNT] WIIANG ARE I, Sunday The official opening of the Whangarei Rowing Club was held yesterday afternoon in perfect weather and in the presence of a large attendance. The president., Mr. T. Mitchell, predicted a very successful season. A special challenge raco between a double sculls crow (C. Storey and T. Clarke) and a four-oar crew (P. Gardner, L. Lovntt, O. E. Bindon and H. liannam) over a course of three quarters of a mile, was won by tho double sculls crew by one length. The trial fours for tho president's badges over half a mile resulted:—First heat: L. Lovntt, B. Bradley, 11. Hannam, J. Brown, bent, T. Clarke, G. Auld, J. Whiteman, A. Mason, by half a length. Second heat: P. Gardner, O. E. Hindoo, L. Goodisoil, T. Hughes, beat H. Patterson, I. Spring, D. Hope, M. beech, by three feet. This was the most thrilling race of the day. In the semifinal, C. Storey (stroke), 11. W. Corninck, H. Price, J. Mason beat Lovatt's crew, while in the final, Gardner's crew' beat Storey's crew, which, owing to an injury to Storey, was stroked by T. Clarke.