The Sculling Championship.
ANOTHER VICTORY FOR BEACH. London, September 18; The sealling match for the Championship of the World and £SOO aside between William Beaefa, of Sydney, and Jacob Qaadanr, of America, was rowed to-day on the Thames, and resulted in a victory for Beach. An even ■tart was effected. Beach palling at the rate of 58, and Qandaor 36. The Australian ■lightly foaled Hammersmith Bridge, which be reached in 8 minutes 58 seconds, Oaudanr reaching it five seconds later. When Oaudanr had reached Chiswick Eyot, he began to decrease the lead, and opposite Thorney Crofts, Beach suddenly faltered and stopped for a moment, allowing him to gain a lead of a few feet. Beach resumed, and spurting rapidly assumed a slight lead. At the bath ing place Beach again stopped, apparently beaten, for four seconds. There was tremendous excitement amongst the spectators, and 20 to 1 was offered on Oaudaor, who was leading by half a length. Beach, who was losdly cheered by his friends, pulled desperately, and canght the American, both men being evidently distressed. Beach gradually forged ahead at the finish, winning by three lengths, time 22min 9sec. Gandaur six seconds longer. Beach beata the record to Chiswick Church.
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Wairarapa Standard, Volume XIX, Issue 1887, 22 September 1886, Page 3
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202The Sculling Championship. Wairarapa Standard, Volume XIX, Issue 1887, 22 September 1886, Page 3
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