ROWING.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2116, 15 February 1908, Page 3

ROWING.

Last night the filial race for the Poverty Bay Club’s President’s Cup (presented by Mr. E. iP. Joyce) and gold medals presented by a supporter of the club was rowed between J. Nicholas (sir), C. Winter, F. E. Porter, ami C. Orr, and C. Somervell (sir), T. .McConnell, W. 11. Davy, and A. E. Lyford. There was a good •attendance on the Kaili bridge, and much interest was shown in the race. The crews got away to a good start, but- soon Nicholas drew a-wa.v, and turning out of the Wnnnata lie had a lead of about three lengths. Somervell spurted at various points, but Nicholas was rowing a strong, swinging stroke, and kept his lead. Over the last furlong he spurted, and drawing awa.v won by about four - lengths. J. Lang acted as coxswain lo the -winning crew. THE WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP. PREPARING FOR THE CONTEST. Press Association. WANGANUI, Feb. 14. Webb and Trcsidder continue with uiiabal. d vigor training for t ieworld’s sculling championship. «■ men a;e located some miles up the river, : ml consequently they are to a certain extent, out ol the public eve. (‘rent interest is manifested m their welfare, and quite a number of people make a daily pilgrimage to the course, in the hope of forming an opinion as to tho scullers’ chances. (Service ihie work is now being done bv both men. Webb is in line form, and has put on 21b since lie went into camp. He rowed over the whole course to-dav, and although not- extended, made a' fine performance, lie was paced by his old club mate. Green. . , , , - Tresiddor is m tip-top form, nml is greatlv pleasing his trainer. lie is gradually bringing -Ins weight down, and on the day ol the race hopes to scale between 12si and 12st 7lb. He is doing very solid work, and the hot went her is agreeing with him. „ ~ , AY. Fogwcll, the New South Wales sculler, arrived in town to-day. He is very pleased with the course, which lie says is quite good enough to row any championship on. Fogwcll has not brought a boat with Run, 'but if he can secure one be will probably indulge in a few spins.