SPORTING NEWS.

Kumara Times, Issue 2545, 18 August 1884, Page 2

SPORTING NEWS.

[REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.] By Electric Telegraph—Copyright,

THE SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP OP THE WORLD. BEACH V. HANLAN FOR £SOO A SIDE. (Received August 17, 10.30 a.m.) Sydney, August 16. The sculling race between Edward Hanlan, of Toronto, Canada, aad William Beach, of Sydney, for £SOO a-side and the championship of the world, took place to-day over the regular course on the Parramatta River. The weather was magnificent, but the water was slightly rough. A splendid start was effected, and a dead level was maintained for the first quarter of a mile. Hanlan then forged ahead, and when a mile and a half had been covered, he was about a length in advance. Beach, however, responded, and bore right down on Hanlan. The latter allowed his boat to cross, and a foal took place. Hanlan put up his hands and claimed a foul. Beach, however, kept pulling away. Hanlan followed, but Beach came to the post an easy winner by five or six lengths. Time, 20mins. 29secs. The umpire disallowed the foul claimed by Hanlan. (Received August 18, 1 p.m.) August 18. An immense concourse of people witnessed the boat race on Saturday, no less than 68 steamers being crowded with spectators. Great enthusiasm was displayed here over Beach's victory. It is thought certain that another match will be arranged. (Received August 18, 1.20 p.m.) After the race on Saturday the most cordial interview took place between Beach and Hanlan. The latter admitted he was beaten, but he was paralysed by the close proximity of the steamer Tomki, which unfortunately bore down too close to his boat.