BRITISH ROWING CHALLENGED
British rowing had a bad time at Henley last summer, when four of the six trophles open to foreign competition went abroad. It was the worst set-back since Henley Regatta started in 1839. Thus encouraged, the foreigners are p'lanning another offensive this year. Chief danger may be expected from the Germans, who will send a squad of oarsmen with international experience, including the Berlin Viking eight. The Berlin crew took third place in the Olympic Regatta. They will be out to win the Grand and their chance must be respected after the way the Swiss crew, Zurich R.C., walked off with the trophy last year. In the Diamonds Germany . will have G. von Opel. He is being specially coached for it by the English professional, Eric Phe'lps. The American eight from Tabor Academy, who won the Thames Cup, are coming over to defend it. The crew are very keen on the trip and are to sfceady work. . They will agaia be stroked by that fine young oarsman, Clinton Ferguson, who has been elected captain.
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Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 160, 24 July 1937, Page 17
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