SCULLING.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXVI, Issue 18441, 27 March 1922, Page 5

SCULLING.

CHAMPIONSHIP OF NEW ZEALAND. HANNAN DEFEATS FOGWELL. (Per Press Association). BLENHEIM, March 25. There was 'ldeal rowing weather and smooth water all the way for the sculling championship of New Zealand, rowed on the Wairau river between W. Fogwell (holder) and P. Hannan (challenger). The scullers contended with tide on the ebb. Fogwell had the better start and went off with a slightly quicker stroke. Hannan had trouble with his left scull Fogwell established a lead of half a length, but Hannan soon settled down, and at the end of half a mile was on terms. He gradually drew away, and at the end of the mile was a bare length ahead. The first mile was done in 6.15. At this stage Fogwell was splashing a lot and Hannan was doing a nice even stroke, rowing 22 to the other man’s 26. Round the first bend Hannan increased his lead to two lengths. Coming to the second bend, Fogwell quickened, picking up over a length. Once round the bend, Hannan settled down to business and entered the straight three and a half lengths clear. At the end of the second mile, which took also 6.15, Fogwell was done. Hannan, going on as he liked, won comfortably by ten lengths in 18.50. Hannan’s supporters are anxious that he should challenge the winner of the Hadfield-Paddon race. He made a greatly improved showing on his performance against Arnst. This is attributed to his new boat and the fact that his wrist has now completely recovered.

PADDON v. HADFIELD. Everything is now going along splendidly with both contestants tor the big race which takes place on April 18th. For a few days recently the river was swollen owing to heavy rain, but now it is nearly back to normal, and good, hard rows are being indulged in by both champion and challenger. Yesterday a big crowd visited both camps. Enthusiasm is growing, judging by the arguments one hears as to the demerits and ehnnecs of the two men. Hadfield will have to be at his very best on the 18th to heat the big Australian, whose rowing is almost faultless. His back work is all that can be desired, his entry into the water is clean, and the pressure is on from the moment of entry to the finish of the stroke. That he can stay the distance there is no doubt.

Both Casey (pacer) and I,arsen (trainer) assist big Jim in his row, and as both are finished scullei's lie wants for nothing in this very essential part of his preparations. Hadfield has Sid Feron training him, and as Sid is a pastmaster at tile game he is certain to send his man to the post ng fit as hands can make him. Archie Sharpe is again pacing Hadfield, who is fortunate to have such a fast sculler to assist him.