THE SCULLING RACE.

Waikato Times, Issue 12178, 13 September 1911, Page 5

THE SCULLING RACE.

FURTHER PARTICULARS

BARRY'S EASY WIN

(Per Press Association.—Copyright). LONDON, September 11. The race between Ernest Barry, holder of the English sculling championship, and W. Fogwell, champion of New Zealand, for the title which Barry holds and £2OO .a-side, was rowed to-day on the Thames course of ij miles, from Putney to Mortlake. Fogwell won the toss and oho«e Middlesex station. There 'was a huge crowd ashore and afloat to witness tne race, wh.il $ the three following steamers were also cmwded with spectators.A fast tide was running -and a brisk following breeze also assisted the scullers. The start was by mutual consent, and when they struck it was seen •that Fogwell was the smarter ~t tile start, and he wasi first awa; . A minute after the start he was cl* ir of Barry, daylight showing b ;wt n the boats. Continuing to strike faster F ?- well drew away from the holder of is title, and before the first mile vas covered was two and a-half lengths to the oiood. Barry was sculling beautifully. however, and without apparent effort, and it was clear that h (l was in no way disconcerted by Us rival's lead. Nearing tha mile post, Barry without altering his style or his rate oi striking, began to close up the gap, and as they passed this mark was nearly level. At Crabtrees, where Fogwell was troubled by a roughish patch of water, which did not disconcert Barry in the least, the English champion 9bot into the lead, and at Gwynne's was threa lengths ahead. After that the race was simply a procession. Barry was eight lengths ahead at Barnes, and be paddlod home in leisurely style, the official verdict being a win by (H lengths. Fosiwfll showed signs of the race having been a gruelling one, but he was not unduly distressed. The time was 22min -isecs.

NEWSPAPER COMMENTS

CHALLENGE TO ARNST

(Received Sept. 13, 9.in p.m.) LONDON, Sept. 12. Barry, interviewed, ■attrfWiited his victory to hris 'body swing. He added that he is prepared to meet Arnst on the Thames if financially supported. The newspapers generally regarded the race as a triumph of EnglisW style Barry's 10-ng well swung body beating tis chaUemger's short, ,q;uick arm pull and short stroke which are> useless for long distances. The Times declares that Arnst asks £750 expenses, (but he will have to b|e content with considerably less if he really desires to come to England. Sporting Life says Barry on the Thames and Biirrv in strange water are too different men. Barry has v,e< n promised a £SOO stake in a monev match with Arnst, but norther' £7OO will be required and suggested that public subscribe The Sportsman states that Barry ' undoubtedly did not show his best form on the Zaml>e^i.