Aquatics THE SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIp

Feilding Star, Volume XII, Issue 4, 24 June 1890, Page 2

Aquatics THE SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIp

STANSBURT v> O'CONNOR. (PEK UNITED PItESS ASSOCIATION.) \: Sydney, June 23 The sculling face between James Stansbury and William O'Connor for ±'500 a-side took place on the^Parramattanyer this afternoon. There was a large crowd to witness the race, and eyery point of vantage along the river banks was densely packed. A chilly wind was blowing strongly down the river. Stansbury was favorite, and odds of 7 to 4 were laid on his winning. O'Connor won the toss, and took advantage of any shelter obtainable inshore. After one or two attempts a good start was effected, Stansbury darting off at 39 strokes, while O'Connor was pulling 40. A few powerful strokes saw Stansbury with a slight lead, which he quickly increased to half a length. When nearing Uhr's Point Stansbury got rather close inshore, and the Canadian, spurting at the time, it appeared likely a foul would result ; but the former managed to get clear of 0 'Connor, j ust missing his boat. Prom this time the race may be said to have been practically all over, as Stansbury went right away from his opponent and at Uhr's Point was a length to the good, which he had doubled as the mile post was passed. Here O'Connor spurted, but his effort had no appreciable effect, as the leader had no difficulty in maintaining his advantage. Stansbury rowed in an easy winner by three lengths. Time, 20min 28^secs. Stansbury was loudly cheered as he passed the winning post. O'Connor seemed to move nervously as compared with his opponent. The winner appeared quite fresh, while the Canadian was showing signs of his exertions. O'Connor claimed a foul, which the referee disallowed. During the race the steamer Squirrel, which was crowded with excursionists, spang a leak and had to run ashore. Fortunately all on board were safely landed before the yessel sank. Later. O'Connor has lodged a protest against the stakes being paid over to Stansbury. This Day. O'Connor states Stansbury crowded him till he found his boat bumping on the mud, he then shot across Stansbury and distinctly felt the boats bump. When clear he held up his hand in token that he claimed a foul, and merely pulled over the course afterwards.