The World's Championship.

Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue III, 18 December 1890, Page 2

The World's Championship.

McTJvYN BEATS KEMP. The race Ivtwoon Pdev Kemp and John McLean for the Championship of the world and £200 it side took place on the hirrnmata Rivor this afternoon. Tlu> hotting was (5 to 4 on McLean. A splendid start was effected. Kemp getting away best. Approaching Uhr's Point the champion had a lead of half a length, rowing forty strokes to the minute, and McLean thirty-six. Passing Uhr's tho boats were almost level, and as the men raced across towards BlaxlancVs both made desperate attempts to get in front, but neither succeeded. Approaching the Beacon McLean got in Kemps water, and his scull touched the latter's. Kemp claimed a foul, and ceased rowing for a couple of strokes, by which his opponent got half a length's lead. On getting under weigh again, the champion spurted and recovered, his lost ground to such an extent that on passing the mile beacon he had a lead of a quarter of a length. Both then raced to the southern shore. Their sculls were overlapping, and the spectators were frantic with excitement at the struggle which wag

going on. At this point '2 to 1 was laid on Kemp, but passing Bottle Glass Point, McLean spurted and gained a slight lead, upon which the limiting immediately changed in his favour. Kemp's efforts to get on even terms failed, and he dropped astern. McLean passed Putney two lengthsahead, and went on increasing his advantage till a Cabarita he was | eight lengths to the good. Kemp was rowing vigorously, but seemed unable to decrease the gap to any extent. Between Gladesville and One Man Wharf he gained perceptiby but by this time "McLean was too far away, and in the end he won by six lenghts. Time, 22min 13sec. The foul was decided in McLean's favour . Both men rowed magnificently. — Press Association 01. the 17th."