AQUATICS.

Otago Witness, Issue 1851, 30 March 1904, Page 54

AQUATICS.

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OTAGO WINS FOUR CHAMPIONSHIPS. The various events resulted as follows: — MAIDEN FOUES, one mile and a-quarter. First prize. £10; second, £3. Christchurch A.E, C— A. Gogoll (bow), M. B. Ryan, D. P. Mahoney, H. Hawkins (stroke) 1 Canterbury R.C.— D. Barker" (bow), G. M. Milson, O. E. Bowling, E. R. Guthrie (stroke) 2 O.E.C.— J. H. Drake (bow), H. Pearce, J. W. Kempston, R_. H. Stables (stroke).. 3 "Won by half a length Time, Train 45 2-ssec. CHAMPION SINGLE SCULLS, one mile and a-half. First prize, £1Q; second, £3. OR.C— J. F. M'Grath 1 C.A.R.C— J. Woodward 2 O.R.C.—M. H. Priest 0 C. E. Dowland (Star Boating Club, Wellington) was scratchea. V.'oodward got sflway with the lead, followed by Priest, M'Grath hanging at the post. The Gun lei bury representative led for nearly half a mile, when M'Grath, rowing with a nice swing, commenced to overhaul the leaders. When three-quarters of a mile had been covered M'Grath had assumed the lead, with half a lfiigih to sx>are fioaa Woodward. At this stage Pries I, v/ho was lying in the rear, gave up Ihe contest, finding the water too rough -for his boat. M'Grath, rowing nicely, increased his lead, and at the mile was heading his opponent comfortably by three lengths. Two hiuidred yards from home Woodward insde a bold spurt, and got up close to the leader. Coming near the finishing line M'Grath appeared to be taking things easily, Woodward maintaining his place three-quarteis of a length behind, which distance he failed to reduce. Spuiting at the finish M'Grath increased his lead, and won by a couple of lengths. Time, lOmin 0 4-ssec. Winners of the Championship Sculls have been : — 18S7-88-J. Foster, of Kapier R.C. 18&S-89— T. M'Kay, of Wellington R.C. 1889-90— T. Sullivan, of Wellington R.C. 1830-91— W. Bridson. of Wellington R.C. 18U1-92— M. Keefe, of Auckland R.C. 1892-93— J. M'Grath, of Otago R.C. 1893-91— M. Keefe, of Auckland R.C. 1&91-S5— J. M'Grath, of D.A.B.C. 1805-96—0. Chapman, of Wairewa B C. 1E36-97— C. Chapman, of Waiwera B.C. 1897-93— J. M'Grath, of D.A.B.C. 18d&-99— P. Graham, of North Shore R.C. 1899 00— T. Spencer, of Wellington R.C. 1900-01— J. M-Graih, of Otago R.C. 1901-02— J. M'Grath, of Otago E.C. 1902-03— W. Webb, of Union, Wanganui. 1903-04— J. F. M-Grath, ot Otago R.C. MAIDEN DOUBLE SCULLS. One mils ?nd

a-quarter.

First prize, £5; second, £1.

P.C.E C— J. Anderson (bow). H. Lewis

(stroke) K.E.B.C.— A. Galland (bow), G. Fmdlay

(stroke) 2 D.A.B.C.— E. V. Parker (bow), L. Forrester (stroke) 3 Won easily. Time, Bmin 48 2-ssec. JUNIOR FOURS, Otago Plate. One mile and a-quarter (in association clinkers). — First prize, £10; second, £3. C.R.C.-R. E. Lake (bow), O. H. Hobbs,

H. S. Hobbs, A. H. Tucker (stroke) .. .. O.K.C.— S. F. Sandes (bow), J. C. K. Sib-

E. Beattie, J. W. Matthew-

son (stroke) •» . »

I.R.C.— J. Adam (bow), 7. Willett, W. 'Ihornson, T. Bi own (stroke) 3 Won by two lengths. Time, Tnim 37 2-ssec. CHAMPION FOURS, two miles. Fust prize, £40; second, £10. P.C.E.C— J. Solomon (bow). G. Lightbourne, F. Keenan, G. Smith (stroke). M. Manning (coxswain) 1 C.R.C.— W. Evans (bow), E. C. Little, H. Ayers, G. Beauchamp (stroke), T. Buchanan (coxswain) 2 N.E B.C.— J. Breen (bow), F. Given, J. Mitchell, J. Logan (stioke), A. Yate? (coxswain) 3 I.R.C.— H. Fleming (bow), J. Christopher, D. Morton. B. Basstian (stroke), A. GilmcTir (coxswain) 0 I.R.R.C.— R. A. M'Kenzie (bow), J. Stone, H. Ruddy, A. M. Csmewn stroke), L. Lee (coxswain) 0 Q.D.B.C.— T. White (bow), J. Yeoman, W. Porter, C. Braithwaite (stroke), J. Colthorpe (coxswain) 0 The Star Boating Ciub (Oswm, stroke) was scratched. By the time this event canie on the wind had fallen and the water was comparatively smooth. From an excelleiii ptart the N-oith End crew showed out first, Quc-en's Drive and Port Chalmers following closely, with Canterbury lying next. A quprtei of a mile from the winning post Port Chalmers put on. the pace, and, going steadily, took the lead. At the finish the Port Chalmers crew was rowing very stiong'y, anJ won by two lengths fioni the Canterbury crew, the North End being third, half a length behind again. Invercargill came fourth a coup^ of lengths Ipter. Queen's Drive and Invercargill bringing up the rear. Time, 12min 21 3-ssec. "Winners of the Championship Fours have been as follow : — 1887-88.— At Wanganui, Canterbury RC. 183S-69.— At Wellington, Wellington R.C. 1889-90.— At Chri*tchureh, "Wellington R.C. 1890-91. — At "Wangaaui, Wellington R.C. 1891-92.— At Nc'son, Canterbury R.C. 1592-93.— At Christchurch, Lyttelton R.C. 1893-94.— At Picton, Lyttelton R.C. 1894-95.— At Picton. Queen's Drive. 1835-96.— At Picton, Union R.C. 1896-97.— At Picton, Queen's Drive. 1897-98.— At Eunsdin, Pictcn R.C. 1838-99.— At Auckland, Picton R.C. 1893-00.— At Picton, Picton R.C. 1900-01.— At Christchurch, Canterbury IL.C. 1901-02.— At Wellington, Kawatiri R.C. 1902-03.— At Wangsnui, Kawatiri R.C. 1903-04. — At Waihoia, Port Chalmers R.C. JUNIOR DOUBLE SCULLS. One mile and a-quarter (in association clinkers). — First prize, £5 ; second, £2. O.R.C.— H. Morton (bow), J. A. L Hiy (stroke) 1 N.E.B.C.— F. Fester (bow), W. Renwick (stroke) 2 D.A.JB.C— R. V. Parker (bow), L. Forrester (stroke) .• 3 Time, Bmin 13 2-ssec. CHAMPION" PAIRS. One mile and a-lialf. First prize, £15; second. £5. P.C.R.C— F. Kejn?.n (bow), G. Smith (stroke) ' 1 W.R.C.— A. Galbraith (bow), J. J. Ca lnau (stroke) 2 Cure B.C.— W. Blackwe 1 ! (bow), F. Barnes (stroke) 0 The Canterbury Rowirg Club was scratched. The crews ware despatched to an even stort. As generally cnticipated, the race soon, resolved itself into a tus«le between the Wellington and Port pairs. The Wellington men appeared to be leading as the finishing line was neared, but were rowing quite a different course to th-eir opponent?, the Port Chalmers pair, the Cure crew, the only other starters, having dropped out at the half distance. Smith and Keenan put on a great spurt towr.rds the finish, and. having rowed s, very straight course, crossed the line winners by several lengths, the Wellington pair, who were half wpy over to the opposite sJaort, slowing down considerably before crossing. The win of the Port Chalmers men was veiy popular. Time, 9min 29 2-sscc. Winners of the Championship Pairs have been • — 1888-80.— Sullivan and Rose, "Wellington. ISS3-90.— Sullivan and Rose, Wellington. 1830-91. — Rose and Bnd=on, Wellington. 1591-92.— Bendall and Newton, Star. 1892-93. — Samuels and Crosbie, Clms+churc-h. 1893-94. — Samuels aud Crosbie Christ-church. 1894-95.— Samuels and Crcsbie, Christchurch. 1895-96 — Daly and Cowlishaw, Canterbuij". 1896-97.— Smith and Fredncks, Picton. 1897-98.— Crawford and Calnan, Wellington. 189S-9S. - Crawford and Calnan, Wellington. 1899-00.— Crawford and Calnan. Wellington. 1900-01.— Crawford and Calnan, Wellington. 1901-02.— Crawford and Galbraitli, Wellington. 1902-03.— Crawford and Calnan, Wellington. 3903-04.— Keenan and Smith, Port Chalmers. MAIDEN PAIRS. One mile and a-quarter. Fiisfc piize. £5; second prize, £2. O.RC.-J W. Kempston (bow), R. H. Stables (stroke) 1 I.R.R.C.— J. Stone (bow), H. Ruddy (stroke) 2 I.R.C.— D. Campbell (bow), F. Traill (stioke) 3 Won by a, length and a-half. Time, lOmin 10 3-ssec. YOUTHS' FOURS. One mile and a-quarter. In association clinkers. — First prize, £8; second, £2. U.R.C.-H. C. Mansfield (bow), J. Blackmore, H. R. Mansfield, G. Falla (stroke) 1 Q.D.B.C.— A. Inverarity (bow), J. Thompson, N. M' Donald, H. Walker (stroke) . . 2 P.C.R.C— J. Knewstubb (bow), W. Gash, J. Love, A. M'Donald (stroke) 3 Won by four lengths. Tmio, Bmm 54sec. CHAMPION DOUBLE SCULLS. One mile and a-half. First prize, £X 5; second, £B. O.R.C.— M. H. Priest (bow), J. F. M'Grath (stroke) 1 S.B.C.— C. E. Bridge (bow), C. E. Dowland (streke) 2 C.A.RC- P. J. M'lntyre (bow), D. D. Mahoney (stroke) 3 C.B.C.— G. Simpson (bow), A. Driscoll (stroke) 0 W.R.C.— A. Galbraith (bow), J. Calnan (stroke) 0 N.E.B.C.— W. Rennick (bow), F. Foster (stroke) 0 A good start was effected. The Cure Boating Cub forced the pace and came rapidly into the lead a length ahead of the O.R.C. pair, with CA.R.C. next and Star crew fourth, Towirg

' with a fine, steady stroke that soon drew them up into third place, the Wellington Rowing Club's representatives lying filth and the N.K.B.C. pair bringing up the rear six lengths away. This order remained unchanged for more than half the distance, and then IFGrath and Priest began to draw ahead of the C.B.C. pair, who had evidently done their best and dropped out of the race, their example being quickly followed by the W.R.C. pail. The North End representatives, though well behind, stuck game'.y to their work. In a splendid finish the Otago crew -won by five lengths, the Star Club beating the " Cliristchurcli Amateurs for second place by half a length. Time. lOmin. 17sec. ' Winners of the Champion Double Sculls have been : — 1889 — Bridson and M'Kay, Wellington. 1890 — Bridson and M'JKay, Wellington. 1891— BiES and Duncan. Star. i 1902 — Jenkins and Waters, Wellington. ' 1893— Samuels and Crosbie, Union. 1894 — Samuels and Ci-osbie, Union. 1895 — Samuels and Crosbie, Union. 1896— Chapman and Reid, Waiwera. 1897 — Chapman and Reid, Waiweia. 1998 — M'Grath and Hogan, Bunedin Amateurs. 1899— Hnme and Pownall, Star. 1900 — Ayeis and Johnston, Canterbury. 1901— Priest and M'Grath, Otago. 1902— Priest and M'Grath, Otago. 1903— Priest and M'Grath, Otago. 190-I— Priest and M'Grath, Otsgo. SEXIOR. FOURS (Ladies' Plate). One mile ! and a-half. In association clinkers. First j prize. £15 ; second, £5. 4 I.K.C.— H. Fleming (bow), J. Christophers, I D. Morton, B. Basstian (stroke) 1 CR.C— W. : Evans (bow), E. C. Little, H. Ayers, G. Beauchamp (stroke) 2 I.R.R.C.— R. A. M'Kenzie (bow), J. Stone, H. Ruddy, A. M. Cameron (stroke) .. .. 3 Won by thiee lengths. Tiino, lOmin 45sec. JUNIOR. PAIRS. One mi.c- & nd a-quarler. In association clinkeis. First prize, £5; ■second, £2. I.R.C.— W. Thomson (bow), T. Brown (stroke) 1 O.R.C.— J. W. Mattlie\vs.on (.bow). W. E. Beattie (stroke) 2 jST.E.B.C— D. Hutchison (bow), D. Bradley (stroke) '. .. .. S Won by three lengths. Timo. lOmin 20 l-ssec. The following shows tho distribution of the prize money ip connection, with the championship regatta : — Port Chalmers, ' £60; O f as;o R.C., £40; Canterbury, £28; Invercargill, £20; Christolnu-oli Amatevirs, £13: Union, £8; Star (Wellington), £5; | Wellington R.C., £5; Ncrth End, £4; ' Queen-; Driv?. £2; Invert argil! Railway, , £2;— total, £137.