AQUATICS.
Stanbury, tho Australian sculler, was given a big reception on his arrival in London. Do increased two stone in weight during tho voyage Homo. Tho following items concerning the New Zealand representatives in Sydney will bo of interest:
McCormick, the Now Zealand sculler, is now under the solo control of his trainer, Noilson.
Daly has not yefc shaken down to Seymours' style, and in order to remedy this, Richaidson, the coach, will place him in a double sculling boat with one of tho brothers until ho has adapted himself to tho Picton crow's style. Tho New Zealand rowing crew aro making excellent progress, and look fit for anything. Daly is rapidly picking up the stylo of the Seymours, and Richardson therefore finds it unnecessary to give him practice in a double sculling boat. The local critics do not admire the stylo of the Now Zealand crew, bill think that if they can stay the distance they will give a good account of themselves. This weok's doings of tho eight-oared crows overshadow those of tho fours. The Victorian and Now Zealand four-oared crews were out on Monday. The former showed brilliant form, and wore at oneo installed favourites.
Tho New Zoalandors aro rogarded as too slow of action, but tho men thomselvos are satisfied they can get sufficient speed to render a good ace mat of themselves. Private letters received by the Uauroto on Monday evening from Messrs Hoben and Richardson state that the New Zealand representative party have created a most favourable impression in Sydney, and their chances of victory aro thought to bo very good. Tho four are located at tho Sydney Rowing Club's quarters at Ablntsford, on the Parrainatta, and they describe the accommodation as " palatial." McCormick is higher up tho river, and is solely in the hands of Chris. Neilson, tho well-known New South Wales professional. There is a probability of the distance lor tho Fours being altered to three mil's, the general fooling being in favour of tho longer course.
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New Zealand Mail, Issue 1263, 14 May 1896, Page 26
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