SCULLING

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 2329, 15 September 1921, Page 2

SCULLING

Regarding the announcement that Ihe Arris!-Hadlield sculling race is lo take place on the Wanganui River, Arnst, speaking lo a Marlborough Express representative, stated: —‘T recognise that, at the present time of financial trouble, Marlborough could not. provide nearly the sum of money which will he forthcoming in Wanganui in the way of gate receipts.” He had decided to leave the matter to the committee ovef there, and it had been arranged that if he lost the race he should receive 75 per cent, of the “gate.” Wanganui was recognised as a rowing centre, and he was forced to give consideration to the question of finance. The Wanganui inducements were far superior to anything offered locally. In regard to the question of the date, this had not been finally decided, he continued, 1m! the day mentioned —Boxing Day —would undoubtedly he suitable, because, that being holiday time, many people from all over the Dominion would travel to Wanganui, which, in the matter of accommodation for travellers, was in advance of Blenheim, while the travelling facilities, being better, would result in larger crowds at the race. Arnst has been contenting himself with light training, keeping accustomed to his shell “Ainslie,” and engaging in easy exercise. lie is proceeding to Wanganui this week.