Union Rowing Club.
The Bouisson Cup, a four-oared race for members not engaged at the Akaroa Regatta, was concluded last evening. Six crews competed, and, considering that they consisted mainly of new members, the form shown indicated that the club possesses some excellent raw material for future use. Results:—First heat: L. Beardsley, W. Cooper, W. Blood, J. Bliley, beat K. Robertson, T. Preston, H. Perriton, M. Cullen. The winning crew showed superior combination and won by a length. Second heat: J. Cullen, T. Blood, TT. Gray. 1,. Piper, beat A. Mackenzie, J. Reid, F. T. Brooks, K.
Knowles by a foot. An exciting race from start to finish. Third heat: I.*. Robertson, C. Piper, F. L. Heywood, H. E. Mace beat S. A. Hill, F. Sierakowskl, K. Adamson, It. Meadowcroft. Another keenly contested race. Won by two feet. No semi-final was rowed, owing to two members of Robertson's crew being unable to be present. Final: J. Cullen’s crew beat L. Beardsley's crew. A great race, a final effort l>y Cullen's crew enabling them to win by a canvas.
Among the members of the King*, dale Cycling Club are three grandfathers.
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Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 643, 22 December 1932, Page 4
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190Union Rowing Club. Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 643, 22 December 1932, Page 4
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