SCULLING.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3567, 1 September 1920, Page 5

SCULLING.

DEFINITION OF NEUTRAL WATER Received 10 a.m. SYDNEY, This day. In view of the confusion over the term "neutral water" in connection with Saturday's boat race, a suggestion has been made here that advantage should be taken of tEe presence of champion scullers to hold a conference and agree on a uniform definition to obviate friction in future contests. BARRY'S LAST WORD "FELTON CAN HAVE HIS STAKES BACK." SYDNEY, August 31. Barry, discussing Felon's action, said: "I was sent to Australia to try to bring back the championship to England and make good with my supporters. 1 will not row Felton or any other man for championship honours. I am ,oo old and fee2 I could not go through another preparation and my last words are that so far as I am concerned, Felton. may have his stake back.'' jFELTON WITHDRAWS OBJECTION WISHES BARRY GOOD LUCK. SYDNEY, August 31. Felton has withdrawn all objections to the stakeholder paying the stakes for his protes* was not because of the money, but to show his supporters what he could do. Felton says his grievance is not against Barry but against the. umpire, and concludes by wishing Barry good luck.