THE SCULLING RACE
FELTON DISSATISFIED WITH DECISION
PREPARED TO ROW BARRY 'AGAIN (By Telegraph-Press Association--Oouyrlsrlit Sydney, August 30. Estimates of the number of spectators of the sculling race range up to 150,000.
Felton, in an interview on Sunday, said he wag prepared to row Barry again, publicly or privately, to provo ho is bettor than the Englishman. Criticising the umpire, jetton said he was very much dissatisfied with the decision of Beach, who was quite in orror in saying that the bumping incident hail no bearing on the result of the race. Ho had heard 6inco the race that when Beach was asked on the umpire's boat what had happened, ho seemed "flabbergasted."—Press Assn.'
PRESS OPINIONS ON THE COLLISION. Sydney, August 30. The "Sydney Morn'.iig Herald" remarks that Felton Wxis very tired when passing the Gasworks, where tho foul occurred. He seemed to bo all out, and unablo to get out of Barry's way. The "Telegraph" says the foul had no effect on tho ultimate result. Barry finished full of rowing, but Felton was very tired and appeared to bo rowed right out. Tho bolter man on the day undoubtedly won. ' Beach declares that Felton was done, and could not get out of Barry's way. It was a poor race for the championship, and Felton was altogether outclassed. It is somewhat remarkable tPiat the foul occurred at tho same spot where Hanlon fouled Bench in 1884. Felton's defeat camo on his birthday—Press Assn. STATEMENT BY BAR-RY. (Bee. August 31, 1.15 a.m.) London, August 20. Barry has telegraphed to the "Daily Mail" stating:—"The foul occurred because Felton was too tired to got out of tho way. I was too eager; but it did not affect the race. The tide was heavy here, and required a strong man."—United Service. BARRY'S LAST~CHAMPIONSHIP RACE THE FIRST BIGHT TO CHALLENGE. Sydney, August 30. Speaking at a dinner in his honour, Barry announced that he had intention of contesting the championship again and proposed 4j> return to England and settJe down. Ho offered a suggestion for the settlement of tho disputed question as to who has tho first right to challenge for the world's tulle. It was that every man who thought ho had a chance of winning the title should put up ,£250 towards ft stake, and the man who came through >iho elimination heatfl and won the final should % fake the lot—Press Assn.
ENGLAND DELIGHTED AT BARRY'S VICTORY. London, August 20. Barry's victory has delighted tho country, and the 'champibn is hailed as Dip greatest sculler England has produced. Barry is assured of an enthusiastic homecoming. Eo lis immensely popular as a clean and modestl sports-man.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Ajsii, FELTON OBJECTS" T(T HANDING OVER OF STAKES CHALLENGES BARRY TO ROW AGAIN. (Rec. August 30, 9.5 p.m.) Sydney, August 30. Felton's solicitor has formally protected to the stakeholder against the stakes being handed to Barry. Felton has challenged Barry to row him again any day this week for tho stake money, which Felton considers is legally his. Barry expressed himself disappointed and disgusted at the way Felton had taken his defeat, and said: "When Felton beat mo on the Thames, I said to him 'Good luck, Alf, old pal.'-"—Press Assn. ARNST-PADDON MATCH ARRANGED (Rec. August 30, 9.5 p.m.) Sydney, August 30. Paddon has accepted a challenge from Arnst. Details of tho match are being arranged.—Press Assn.
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Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 289, 31 August 1920, Page 5
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