WORLD’S SCULLING.
PADDON CONFIDENT OF SUCCESS. SPDNEY, Feb. 17.—“1 think I can beat Hadfield, but it. is sure to be a hard go. 1 am in very good training now, and I hope to be quite fit for the/ race.” These remarks were made by .lames Paddon, the Evans’ Head sculler, prior to his departure for New Zealand yesterday to meet D’Arcy Hadfield for Hie world’s sculling championship. Paddon was accompanied by his brother, Richard, Jack Casey, and Eddie Larsen, who are to act. as trainers and pace-makers. He also shipped two boats, one of which was built by George Towns, and named “'The Richmond.”
The cost was defrayed by supporters on the Richmond River, who also raised Paddon’s stake money.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 15763, 2 March 1922, Page 4
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121WORLD’S SCULLING. Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 15763, 2 March 1922, Page 4
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