SCULLING.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLI, Issue 24, 9 December 1908, Page 12

SCULLING.

The World’s Championship. TRAINING NOTES FROM WANGANUI On Saturday afternoon both Arnst and. Webb put in some good rowing. Webb gave Green (his pacemaker) a fairly good start in a two-niile spin, and, though the latter rowed particularly well, the champion got very close to him at the finish. Starting off at a 26-27 rate, Webb drove his skiff along in splendid style, and his pace was satisfactory all the way. On Sunday afternoon both men were again afloat. Starting at 24 to the minute, Webb gradually drew ahead, and. when a quarter of a mile from the finishing post, quickened up considerably, striking 26, and finished at a fast bat, apparently without having turned a hair. Arnst and Fogwell were out twice, covering the full course both morning and afternoon. The morning row was of the usual steady order. In the afternoon a large number who watched the men were much impressed with the ease and confidence with which Arnst drove his skiff through the steamer’s wash, which proved that he is a much better waterman than some have been inclined to think. Arnst’s weight is down to 13st. 11b., but he expects to row 13st. 31b. Tliere is some talk of a double sculling race between Arnst and Fogwell and Webb and Green. It is understood that friends of the former are willing to back them against the local combination, who did. well together as amateurs.