AQUATICS.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XVII, Issue 1008, 1 July 1909, Page 13

AQUATICS.

PAYING OVER THE STAKE.

The ceremony of paying over the stakes in connection with the sculling championship took place at Dustin, Ltd.’s, Rooms on Wednesday evening, when over two hundred sporting enthusiasts, including visitors from various parts of the Dominion and Australia, attended as guests of the champion. Mr. Coombes, of the Sydney Referee, was in the chair. The proceedings were very enthusiastic. During the evening Webb was presented with a purse of sovereigns, the presentation being initiated by Arnst, in appreciation of Webb’s fine performance. Arnst stated that nothing definite had been arranged with Durnan or Barry. PREVIOUS CONTESTS. Races for the title of the World’s Champion since 1876 have resulted as under: 1876— E. Trickett beat J. H. Sadler, Thames, 25.23. 1877 — E. Trickett beat M. Rush, Parramatta, 23.27%. 1879— E. Trickett beat E. Laycock, Parramatta,, 23.39. 1880 — E. Hanlan beat E. Trickett, Thames, 26.12. 1881 — E. Hanlan beat E. Laycock, Thames, 25.40. 1882 — E. Hanlan beat R. W. Boyd, Tyne, 21.25. 1882 —E. Hanlan beat E. Trickett, Thames, 28.0. 1884—E. Hanlan beat E. Laycock, Nepean, 22.45. 1884— W. Beach beat E. Hanlan, Parramatta, 20.28 y 2 - 1885— W. Beach beat T. Clifford, Parramatta, 26.0. 1885 —W. Beach beat E; Hanlan, Parramatta, 22.51. 1885 —W- Beach beat N. Mattersan, Parramatta, 24.11%.

1886 —W. Beach beat J. A. Gaudaur, Thames, 22.29. 1886— W. Beach beat W. Ross, Thames, 23.5. 1887 — W. Beach beat E. Hanlan, Nepean, 19.5 5. 1888 — P. Kemp beat T. Clifford, Parramatta, 23.47. 1888—P. Kemp beat E. Hanlan, Parramatta, 21.3 6. 1888 —P. Kemp beat E. Hanlan, Parramatta, 21.25. 1888 —H- E. Searle beat P. Kemp, Parramatta, 22.4 4%. 1890 —H. E. Searle beat W. J. O’Connor, Thames, 22.42. 1890 —P. Kemp beat N. Matterson, Parramatta, 21.13%. 1890— P. Kemp beat J.M'Lean, Parramatta, 21.45%. 1891— J. M'Lean beat P- Kemp, Parramatta, 22.13. 1891 —J. Stanbury beat J. M'Lean, Parramatta, 22.15%. *lB91 —J. Stanbury beat J. M'Lean, Parramatta, 18.25. *lB92 —J. Stanbury beat T. Sullivan, Parramatta 18.27. 189 6—J. Stanbury beat C. R. Harding, Thames, 21.51. 1896 —J. A., Gaudaur beat J. Stanbury, Thames, 23.1. 1901—G. A. Towns beat J. A. Gaudaur, Rat Portage, 20.30. 1904 — G. Towns beat R. Tressidder, Parramatta, 24-48 4-5. 1905 — J. Stanbury beat G. Towns, Parramatta, 19.50. 190 6 —G. Towns beat J. Stanbury, Parramatta, 19.53 1-5. 1907—G. Towns beat E. Durnan, Parramatta, 22.27. 1907 — W. Webb beat C. Towns, Parramatta, 20.45. 1908— W. Webb beat R. Tressidder, Wanganui, 20.28. 1908—R. Arnst beat W. Webb, Wanganui, 19.52. *These races were about half a mile short of the full course. The Thame scourse is 4 miles 400 yards; Parramatta 3 miles 330 yards; Tyne 3 miles 713 yards; Nepean about 3% miles.

In replying to the toast of “The Winner ” Arnst said he was a proud man not only because he had retained the title but because he had beaten such a good man. There was no man in Australia to beat Webb who was a true sportsman and a white man. He spoke very strongly concerning those who thought the race was not going to be a straight one. Regarding Barry or Durnan, Arnst thought it was hopeless to try and get them to come to New Zealand but should either do so he hoped the race would be decfded in Wanganui.

It is stated that Whelch’s friends at Akaroa have issued a challenge on his behalf to the winner of the Mitchell-Pearce race, to take place on the Parramatta River on the 17th July, for a match for £2OO aside to be rowed at Akaroa.