SCULLING.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXIV, Issue 12794, 12 June 1909, Page 6

SCULLING.

TITE WOULD'S CHAMPIONSHIP

BY "VICTOR."

On Tuesday next, the 15th inst., th" final depo&its of .£3OO per man. have to be made good by the backers of Arnst and Webb. The stakeholder (Mr F. WebbJoues, editor of the' Herald), will then bo holding .£IOOO. The paragraph which appeared ra these columns last Saturday intimating that Arast was not altogether himself appears to have giyen rise to a deal of concern amongst his supporters, but, though he did not feel too well for a few days, he is now all right. Seen yesterday he said ho felt really well again, and had every confidence that he would be in tip-top fettle on the eventful day. "I can feel myself 'coming on,' said Dick, "and today I feel more like rowing than. I have done for some days past. I expect .to improve every day now, and should be Al when I go to the post. I had a rather bad turn, though, for a day or two, and it pulled me down a bit, but I shall be all the better for the spell, which seems to have put more life into me. Just prior to tho last race I felt myself "coming on" for a fortnight or 60 before the race, and on the day I was at my best, as I have every hope of being on this occasion." So spoke the champion of the world yesterday to the writer when interviewed as to the 6tate of his health at his camp. Later on. when Arnst stripped to go for a row, he got on the scales, and found that his weight was 1^."5.J, or threa or lour pounds heavier than he was a couple of days previous. He looked upon this increase in. weight as very satisfactory, and it was easily seen, that he was confident he would be fit for the contract on. hand on the 22nd inst. So far as appearances went no fault, could lie found with him, and the vigorous way he plied liis sculls and the power he put into his strokes would have convinced anyone that v/hatever ailed liim earlier in the week he ia now himself again. It is good to know liiafc this is so, as everyone wants to sco both men go to the post in. the best possible condition, and settle once and for .>ver all arguments as to who is the better man.

Yesterday morning Arnst- and Fogwell went up to the top of the championship course, indulging in a few sprints on thcway, and coming down at a good swinging pace. In the afternoon, they again covered the course, the tide being almost dead, and they put in a slashing row, Fogwell taking- a good start and making the champion travel at a fast pace right through. Both men were sculling in good '4yle, FogwelL being the more skilful, and Arnst the more effective in his work, his boat travelling through the water vpry nicely. .He was striking about 24 to the minute, his long sweeping strokes having (voraendous power in them.

Webb took things easily yesterday, having a serviceable row on the lower course in the morning by himself, while in the •afternoon he, accompanied, by Wheleh and Green, drove to the Heads in order to %ct the benefit of the sea Jjiwjm*. This morning the three mentioned drove up to Cave's, and Webb had a solid .row nvev a couple of miles, paced ,by Wheleh. Tho Tviir then indulged in some spriniing, in which tho ex-champion was seen to groat advantage, showing a lot of pace.

For the information of those who gather on the river bank of a Sunday morning to watch Webb and Wholeli sculling, I may state that to-morrow morning they intend going up the river to have a 6pin over tho championship course, though no record-breaking will bo attempted.

Tlic steamer arrangements for the race arc published in another column, and a perusal thereof will show that the faro on tlio boats running between 9 and 10 a.m. will be 4s, and 5s will be charged between. 10 and 11 o'clock. After tho 11 o'clock boats have left there will only boHhe follow-the-race steamers, which will leave town not later than 12.150. There will be five of these boats, viz., the Waione (the umpire's boat, tickets for which will cost £2), the Waimaric (on which the press representatives will bp stationed, tickets .£1), and the Wairere. Ohura, and Wakapai, The latter will carry passengers for IDs, and are likely to be well patronised as a very good view of- the race should be obtained the whole way, and those on board can depend upon being brought home after th© race without delay. Thr train arrangements • appear very suitable, as there will be special trains from Wellington, New Plymouth, Palmerston, and Taihape. There will be ample time for all to get back to town after th 9 race— which should be over at 2.30 p.m.-to catch their trains.

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