GOODSELL WINS BY 7 LENGTHS.
WAS NEVER FULLY EXTENDED: SAUL’S COURSE ERRATIC.
By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Aus. and X.Z. Cable Association. SYDNEY, May 3. In the race on the Parramatta for the world’s sculling championship, Major Goodsell defeated Saul by seven lengths.
The weather was fine, but a southerly wind made the water choppy in places. Goodsell, the holder, won the toss, and chose the southern side of the course. He had no difficulty in retaining the title.
From the start Saul, the challenger, took the lead, which was never more than a length. Goodsell kept Saul moving, and passing Mortlake the latter tired and missed a stroke. Goodsell went to the front, and established a lead of two lengths. At the mile and a half Goodsell increased his advantage to four lengths. At Cabarita he was six lengths ahead. Saul's course was somewhat erratic. He made an effort to decrease the lead, but struck a rough patch. Goodsell clung to the southern bank, and after passing Abbotsford ran into smooth water and went on to win easily by seven lengths. He finished quite fresh. Goodsell showed to advantage in rough water, but was never fully extended. Goodscll’s time was 23min 11 sec.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 17837, 4 May 1926, Page 4
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