Webb’s Career.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 384, 29 February 1908, Page 4

Webb’s Career.

About 30 years ago William Webb was born at Lyttelton, but for the past 12 years he has been identified with Wanganui, which has absolutely adopted him. For over 12 years he has been prominent in acquatics; out of 29 starts he has won 21 races. Here is his hrstory in brief: — 1896. —First Maiden Paris, at Akaroa; second, Double Skulls, at Akaroa ; first Maiden Paris, at Little River; unplaced, Youth Pairs and Double Sculls, at Christchurch Regatta. 1897. —First, Junior Fours, at Wanganui--1898. —Second, Junior Fours, at Wellington ; second, Junior Fours, at Picton ; second, Senior Fours, at Picton, 1900. —First, Maiden Double Sculls, at Wanganui; second, Junior Fours, at Wanganui; unplaced, Senior Fours, at Wanganui. 190 2. First Championship Single Sculls, at Wanganui; first, Seuior Single Sculls, at Wellington. 1904. First, Seuior Single Sculls, at Wellington; first, Senior Fours, at Wellington; Seuior Fouis (best boats), at Wanganui. 1905. —Second, Championship Sculls, at Wellington; first, Championship Double Sculls, at Wellington ; first, Senior Singles, at Wanganui; first, Senior, Clinker Fours, at Wanganui; first, Senior Fours (best boats), at Wanganui. 1906. —First, Champion Singles at Picton ; first, Champion Doubles at Picton ; first, Senior Fours, at Waitara; first, Seuior Singles, at Wauganui; second, Senior Fours, at Wanganui; and defeated James Staubury for the Championship of New Zealand. 1907. —Defeated Charles Towns for the Championship of the World. 1908. —Defeated Richard Tresidder for the world’s championship.