SCULLING.

Hokitika Guardian, 15 May 1923, Page 4

SCULLING.

THE CHALLENGER'S I'LAVh WANGANUI, May ID To-day v.eek D'Arc.v llatllield leaves Wanganui to catch the Alarama at Wellington on route for Sydney. He will probably do a couple of weeks' sculling on the Parramatta River, training under George Towns’s supervision. before proceeding to Richmond River, where he "ill row Jim I'a'bion in July for the world's championship. Since he lias been in NNaugauui lludfiehl has been alloat daily, and ho should he in good condition to start serious work on the other side. He reports himself as being very well, and his friends are eoiilident that lie "ill he a much fitter man on the convincing day than he was when lie lu-t iho title tn Pndtlnn last year. It. is a wise move on the challenger's part to try to brighten tip Ins sculling, as tlie lack of life in Ids rowing was noticeable previously. If he can improve sufficiently to hold his own in the early stages of the race there need lie no doubt about his carrying on to the end. Towns should he able to improve I:fad(ield”s rowing very considerably, and his supporters are hopeful that D’Arcy will win hack the title. Word from Australia states that Paddon hits re I tinted from a short holiday and has settled down to steady training on Hie Richmond River. He is sanguine that he will retain the title, though he intends to leave nothing to chance. It lias been said that Paddon intends to retire if he defeats Hadfield, but in a letter the champion writes in a different strain.

ft is interesting to learn that Reg. Short has eyes on the championship, ami has signified his intention to challenge Hie winner of the forthcoming race for the title. Short is one of the most promising senders seen in Australia for years, and ho should prove a hard proposition. Hadfield's supporters are looking forward to seeing Short over hero in quest of the title, as they reckon that Ifadfield will bring it back with him. It is evident that the Richmond River people have great confidence in Pnddon, as they are prepared io lay good odds on his winning.