RICHARD ARNST.

Grey River Argus, 13 April 1911, Page 6

RICHARD ARNST.

ajjO-UT TAKING ON BOXING. HIS MOVEMENTS. (Hy 1 elcgrapii — Per tress A*i>ocmuo.i, WELLINGTON, April 12. Kichard Arnst, the champion sculler,, arrived from Sydney to-day risked whether, he had any serious intentions in regard to boxing-' he explained that he had '-taken on the gloves to keep in form," but knew very little about the science of the business of course. He added that |f "I thought I could do as well at the game as I have done rowing i would be . into it without a moment's hesitation. Arnst is awaiting the result of the Barry- Albany match. Barry's backers will then Be "in a position to decide what their plans for the future will be. A match with Pearce has been talked of, but the money i uiihculty is a stumbling block. Pearce's triends so far have shown no disposition to put up the necessary ,£SOO. Meanwhile the champion goes to Christchurch and on Easter Monday will witness the race between Welch and Fogwell at Akaroa. He will return to Sydney on Wednes day week to attend to some "business matters.