SCULLING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 323, 24 February 1910, Page 6

SCULLING.

ARNST-BARRY CONTEST. Tom Suiiivan means business in the coming fight on the Zambesi for the sculling championship of the world, and it will be a, case of honors going to the better man. I had a talk this week with the New Zealand sculler at the Spencer Arms, Putney (writes a corrspondent of a contemporary), and he a'sked me to s'end the following message to the Dominion: —"This is the first time In my career that I have ever opposed colonials, but now I shall be up against them very hot. I hope botli men will be fit and well, and may the best man win. It is purely in the interests of sport, and ; of course, I consider it a compliment that a colonial should be selected to take Barry over." Tom Sullivan is' quite confident of one thing, which is that Barry will render a good account of himself. Barry is * well-built, wiry young man, about 27 years of age, practically born and bred on the water. He works for the Fishmongers' Company, and his life has been spent on the Thames. Four years ago lie won Doggett's Coat and Badge, and then in September, 1908, he met and defeated Towns on the Thames for the championship of England. Tom Sullivan concluded the conversation with the following remark: —"The two best men are meeting. Arnst is the best man in the colonies, and Barry is the best man here. As to their respective merits it would not do to hazard an opinion, but I think by the time I have done with Barry 1 shall have improved him."