RUSH v.LAYCOCK.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2343, 6 October 1881, Page 3

RUSH v.LAYCOCK.

A Sydney telegram in the Melbourne “Argus” of Sept.23,gives the following account of the race between Bush and Layoock for £IOO a-side, on the previous day : —“ The competitors got away pretty well together, Bush having slightly the advantage. Layoock, who was rowing in splendid style at about 40 strokes to the minute, almost immediately forged ahead. Bush pulled strongly and well, but was unable to prevent his opponent increasing his lead to about a length and a half, when Uhr’s Point was reached. Up to this time the pace, which had been very fast, slackened somewhat, Laycook was still leading, but when nearing Blaxland’s Point, Bush decreased the lead. It was, evident, however, that the Hop Bitters champion had the race well in hand, and could increase his advantage as he liked. No change occurred in the respective positions of the men until they approached Putney, when Laycook, by a few strong strokes, increased his lead to about three lengths. From this point the race needs little description, as although Bush endeavoured several times to catch his opponent, he was unable to get level with him. Passing Oneman Wharf, Laycook put on a great spurt and went right away from Bush, rowing home an easy winner by eight or nine lengths, Time, 23m. 19s. Layoock was loudly cheered at the conclusion of the race. Another telegram in the same paper states that Mr Frank Punch intends to offer a prize of £3OO, to be competed for on the Paramatta Biver in September, 1882. The prize will be open to the whole world, and in the event of there not being less than two competitors from England, and two from America or Canada, the stakes will be increased to £SOO.