FELTON'S VICTORY
DUE TO "THOROUGH ACCLIMATISATION." Australian and N.Z Cable Association. (Received November 9, 11.0 p.m.j LONDON, November 6. Felton, interviewed by "The Sporte Weekly," said that when he enlisted he had no intention of challenging Barry; but when the fighting finished he began several months, of steady work. He attributed his victory to his thorough acclimatisation. It was untrue that the luck of the toss had enabled him to win. He adds: * had as much wind against me, but lew rough -water. I never met a Uner sportsman than Barry, and never saw a finer bit of sculling than B . atT »,? from Hammersmith to Barges Bridge. Felton said ho could recall six courses in Australia and New Zealand notably Wanganui. which were infinitely better than the Thames. He hoped that England would support Barry to enable him to go to Australia, whore h* was assured of the most wonderful welcome in his life. .
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New Zealand Times, Volume XLV, Issue 10432, 10 November 1919, Page 5
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