THE SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP.
(By Cable.)
London, February 14. The sculling race between Edward Hanlan and Elias Laycock for £500 a side, the championship of England, and the Sportsman's Challenge Cup, took place to-day over the usual course on the Thames between Putney and Mortlake. The weather wa9 fine and tbe water smooth, and the banks of the river were lined with spectators throughout the course. The betting was four to one on Hanlan. A good start was effected, Hanlan with 35 and Laycock with 38 strokes a minute. Hanlan at once took the lead, and was a length or more ahead at Simmons' yard, aud two lengths ahead at the mile post. At this point Laycock made a splendid spurt, and Hanlan's lead was for a time materially decreased, but the latter again rapidly drew ahead, and was four lengths in advance of Laycock at Barnes Bridge. He continued to increase his lead, and reached the winning
post several lengths ahead, having led from the start to the finish, and completing the distance in 25 mins. 41 sees.
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Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 3009, 16 February 1881, Page 3
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178THE SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP. Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 3009, 16 February 1881, Page 3
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