THE SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIPS.
A WIN FOR STANBURY.
["By Elkctric Tklkiiuapk.—Gopyukiut.] (J'Kit I'itKss Association.)
Sydney, May 2. (Received May 2, at 2 p.m.)
The Amateur Champion Sculling Race on Saturday resulted as follows:—Lambert 1, Bridson (late of Wellington, New Zealand) 2, Goulding 3. Won by four lengths, in 17miii 28isec. Bridson, who was recovering from an attack of intluenza, was greatly out of condition. f (Received May 2, at 10.15 p.m.)
The race for the sculling championship between. Stanbury, the present holder, and Sullivan, the young New Zealand oarsman, took place on the Parramatta river this afternoon. The day was raw and cold. Sullivan weighed 11.10 and was confident of success, while Stanbury's weight was 12.4. The course was from Uhr's Point to the Searje rriernorial, The tide was about half-ebb and the water smooth. The betting was 2to 1 on Stanbury, who won the toss and chose the north side.
Sullivan got away quickly and had a lead of | half a length crossing to Bloxland's Poiut. The bouts then came gradually together, both men rowing desperately for the supremacy, and the struggle was well worth seeing. Passing Bloxland's, Stanbury forged ahead and secured half a length advantage. The champion was then rowing 25 and Sullivan 26 to the minute. Towards Putney both werestill going vigorously, but Stanbury's easy style gave his supporters renewed confidence, and 5 to 1 was freely laid on the champion. As the boats shot Putney he led by a length. Sullivan did not steer so good a course as his rival. Gladesville saw both men rowing desperately, but the superior strength of the Australian was seen by the way ho increased his lead. Passing Gladesvillo wharf he was three lengths to the good. Sullivan struggled hard to reduce the gap, and succeeded temporarily, but it was his last effort. Stanbury winning by four lengths. Timd, 17min 26|sec. This is fast time, but is partially due to the change in the course. There was a good attendance. The official time is given as 18min 27scc.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 9417, 3 May 1892, Page 2
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