SCULLING.
CHAMPIONSHIP OF AUSTRALIA. United Press Association. Copyright (Received July 19, 4.15 p.m.) SYDNEY. "July 19. The race for the championship of Australia and £IOO aside was rowed on. the Raymond Terraco course on tho Hunter river. From an even start Thorougbgood was soon a quarter of a length ,in the lead, which lie held to past the half-mile. Then Fogwell drew level, and, rowing stroke for stroke, there was an exciting struggle to trie 'mile, which was covered m oiniii 30sec. Just beyond the mile bqtli scullers wer e taking the middle of the river when they fouled, and- both appealed. Tlioroughgood was the quicker to get going again, and he established a lead of six lengths before Fogwell had fairly started in pursuit. Though Fogwell stuck gamely to his opponent to the finish, lie was unable to overhaul Thoroughgood, who won by eight lenglis, in 18min 20 2-ssec. The umpire declared Thorougligood the winner.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2247, 20 July 1908, Page 3
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156SCULLING. Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2247, 20 July 1908, Page 3
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