THE CHAMPION SCULLERS

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2400, 25 November 1880, Page 2

THE CHAMPION SCULLERS

Edward Hanlon, tiic present Champion of the World, was born in Toronto, Canada, and is now in his 2(!th year. His height is about 5 foot 8 inches. His career as an oarsman has been the most remarkable on record. His victories have been many and his defeats few. He commenced his career by winning a fisherman’s race at Toronto, but did not make his appearance in a racing boat until 1873, when lie won the championship of Toronto Bay. In 1871 he met Lund on and defeated him for the championship of Burlington Bay and in a private match. His next win was the GovernorGeneral’s modal at Toronto Regatta, following up his victories by winning the champion belt and other races on Lake Ontario. At the Centennial Regatta, he defeated some of the most noted scullers in the world in the various beats, winning the final {’nun Brayloy in the fastest time recorded. At Silver Lake, boston, Hanhm mot his first defeat in consequence of breaking one of bis outriggers. Ho defeated Wallace Boss for the £IOOO prize and the championship of Canada in 1877. Next season be met Plaisted, of New York, and Morris, of Pittsburg. Ifis victories iben followed each other in rapid succession. He has rowed in 20 races, winning 27, including the English championship by the defeat of Elliott. His defeat at Providence was due to a stitch in bis side, and bis only other defeat was due to the accident already ref erred to.

Edward Trickett. whs born at M Dulwich, near Svalngv. X.S.M .. an 1 id now 2‘J years of aye. He is 0 feet ;3.i inelics inches in height, and weighs about 12st 41bs. He was first brought into notice by Mr Janies Punch, of Sydney, in IKJii he defeated Haycock, on the Paramatta river. He defeated Push over the same course in 1577. It was then determined that he should go to England. He did so. and a match was arranged between Sadler, then Champion of the M orld. and Triekcit. It resulted in a victory for the Australian by four lengths, and he brought the championship of the world to Australian waters. He afterwards rowed several matches with .Haycock, and competed in several races. His Australian friends were very sanguine as to the match with Hanlon, hut Trickett 11133- lay the flattering unction to his soul that lie has been beaten by the best sculler in the 'World. The time of the race was 20 minute--12 seconds. Tin’s does not appear to be very fast, considering everything. Laycock when racing with Elackinan rowed the distance in 20 minutes 1 1 seconds, and pulled the last mile I\y himself. When Trickett beat Sadler he rowed the course in 21 minutes i!J seconds.