NORTH SHORE CLUB’S TRIAL FOURS.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XVIII, Issue 1045, 17 March 1910, Page 13

NORTH SHORE CLUB’S TRIAL FOURS.

The North Shore Rowing Club held pair oar trials at the club-house on Saturday for trophies presented by Mr. H. O. Wiles, who acted as judge. The course was from the North Head to the club-house. The results were:— First Heat: F. Bennett and H. Griibb, defeated M. Harrison and E. Bongard, by three 7 quarters of a length. Second Heat: G. Seager and L. Fraser, defeated E. Bailey and E. McDonald by a length. Third Heat: R. Spinley and O. Anderson, beat W. Wynyard and B. Johnson by half a length. Fourth Heat: E. Gilmore and C. Wykes defeated W. Swinnerton and A. Patterson by three lengths. First semi-final: G. Seagar and L. Fraser won from F. Bennett and H. Grubb by three lengths. Second semi-final: R. Spinley and O. Anderson, defeated E. Gilmore and E. Wykes by three lengths. Final: R. Spinley and O. Anderson with B. Goldwater (cox), defeated G. Seager and L. Fraser. A swimming race was held by the Club for a trophy and was won by R. Harvey, with O. Anderson and L. Spinley tieing for second place, and B. Goldwater third. On Saturday next, the Club hold their “At Home ” when races will be held for trophies presented by Mr. H. Schmidt and a challenge cup.