THE RACE FOR THE WALKER WHISKY TROPHY.
WON BY LAYCOCK. Sydney, September 14. The final heat in the whisky trophy on September Bth, was witnessed by a large crowd. There was a fresh wind from the north against the rowers. A good start was effected, Laycock and Edwards being outside, Pearce and Power inside. Edwards secured a slight advantage at starting, but Pearce quickly gained three-quarters of a length, with Laycock close behind. Within a mile from the start, the latter forged ahead, soon gaining a clear length in advance of Pearce, the others being far behind. Nearing Putney, Laycock was three lengths ahead, which he increased to eight. Passing Breakfast Point, Pearce, rowing well, made several Slants, to which Laycock always responded. Ultimately, the latter eased off, and allowed Pearce to come within a
length and a-quarter when passing the post ; Power five lengths behind. Edwards pulled up a mile from home. Time—23mins., Csecs.
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Westport Times, Volume XV, Issue 1938, 30 September 1881, Page 3
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