SCULLING.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume L, Issue 12238, 11 June 1909, Page 4

SCULLING.

THE WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP. By "Nemo/ I am informed that a meeting of the ! Webb executive was held this week, when several-matters of importance in connection with the forthcoming sculling championship were discussed. Owing to much doubt existing in previous contests as to the exact moment at which the scullers passed th© mile and two-mile posts, it was resolved to have "a gun fired at. these distances as the men 'flash past. This will enable the timekeepers to accurately clock the first and second mile, and prevent any confusion arising. The matter of payment to Mr Earlo for admission to his property also came iup for consideration. After discussion I the executive decided not to entertain ] the proposal made, and two of the [ committee were .deputed to station , themselves on the road near- Mr Earle'f : property (on the^ morning of the race) for the purpose of collecting a shilling toll from each pedestrian and vehicle occupant". It is to be hoped the public will willingly respond, as. all monies so collected will be dev6ted to the contestants., Nice mild weather still continues, enJ abling the scullers to get in their fine j work with much advantage. The chami pion did a hard two-mile row yesterday morning over the championship course, finishing up with some very fast work. It is evident he is satisfied with his staying ability over the course, but is making sure of the crisp work over certain portions of it, which' is so necessary in a hard fought out race, such as^the," one on the 22nd inst. promises to be. , Webb did a fast 2i-mile spin on Wednesday morning oyer th© Kawhaiki stretch, sculling neatly" arid;.effectively."" The first mile was covered in good time, the ex-champion striking 27 to the minuto over the greater portion of the journey. ; Webb j paced by Whelch, covered the full championship course again yesterday morning, rowing in a very pleasing manhe'F ihdeedi He was out again from his shed at Aramolio fn the afternoon, rowing to town and. back-f----about five miles. The ex-champion looks the picture oi. health and contentment,, and is undoubtedly rowing as well as ever lie did. This, coupled with the fact that the Arnst party are. very sanguine ever their chances, would indicate that we can look forward on the 22nd inst, to one.of those Titanic struggles such as make men famous in the world of sport. '.' •■- ■.. :.;,- i:-:v o ■ \