ROWING.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 18, 2 November 1910, Page 9

ROWING.

A “Dark Horse.* Dr. Thaeker has been informed of an aspirant for the sculling ehampionship of the world, Arthur Jackson, a member of the Blenheim Rowing Club. Dr. Thacker told a “Lyttelton Times” reporter that there had been a good deal said about a “dark, horse” in the northern part of the South Island, amt Jackson was evidently the man referred to. (Although Jackson has only recently commenced sculling, he has made such progress that he has been selected to row No. 3 in the Blenheim Clirb's senior fours at the next amateur ehampionship, ami ho will compete in the amateur single seulling championship. U h« ia succesa-

ful in this race it is understood that he will challenge the world’s champion. A prominent supporter of rowing in Blenheim has undertaken to contribute £5OO towards his expenses in contesting the championship. Dr. Thaeker spoke of the possibility of Jackson competing at the Akaroa Regatta. He said that the offer which he had made to the Akaroa Club to provide £5O for a sculling race still held good, and tliere was a possibility of Pearce, Webb, Wheleh, the two Arnsts and Jackson attending the regatta. Dr. Thacker said that he would make his own conditions for the event, but it would probably bo a two mile handicap race. If no race was provided at the next regatta he would increase the prize to £lOO for the following year. Webb ▼. Pearee. A sculling match between W. Webb (Wanganui) and H. Pearoe (,Sydney), for £2OO a side, has been arranged by the “Manawatn Standard.” If he loses, Pearce will be allowed £5O expenses, and if Webb loses £5O expenses will be allowed him. The winner also takes half the gate. The match will be rowed on the Wanganui River, probably on Boxing Day. Mr George Seifert, Palmerston North, is backing Pearce.