SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP.

Temuka Leader, Issue 10281, 7 January 1922, Page 3

SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP.

WON BY HADFIELI). WANGANUI, Jan. 5. The race for the sculling championship of the world was rowed on the Wanganui River this afternoon, when Darcy Hadfield defeated Dick Arnst by ten lengths. Th-3 contest was very disappointing, though it served to show that New Zealand possesses a world's champion who should go far. The day was beautifully fine, and the course a picture. The tide was with the scullers and a light breeze against them. There was a large crowd of spectators on steamers and boats of all descriptions, while thousands lined the hillsides. Hadfield led all through. At a quarter of a mile he was a length ahead, at three-quarters of a mile he was three lengths ahead; at the mile, covered in smin 57sec, Hadfield led by two and a-half lengths: at two miles (covered in 12min 56 sec) he led by five lengths, and Arnst was labouring. When a quarter of a mile from home,' Arnst drank a handful of water and made a final effort, but Hadfield, amidst the whistling of engines and tooting of motors; sculled home an easy winner by ten lengths The time was 19mii) 45secs. Interviewed after the race, Arnst said he had met a man who was too good for him : evidently he was too old. He wished the champion every success, and was sure he would have a good career. Hadfield, interviewed, said the race had not distressed him. lie spoke generously of Arnst. It is believed that the next race will be between Paddon and Hadfield. Arnst was champion in 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911, and 1921.