SCULLING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 65, 25 June 1910, Page 3

SCULLING.

BARRY'S DOINGS,

By Cable—Press Association—Copyright,

London, June 23. Barry lias completed his training in England, and is in splendid condition; his weight is list 10'/sib. He rowed from Hammersmith Bridge to Bishop's Creek in Gin in 28sec 3 which is 22sec faster than Jlanlon's time. He takes three boats with him on the steamer for Africa.

THE* WORLD'S CHAMPIONSII IP. Concerning Barry's training, the London Sportsman of May 12 says:—The English, champion underwent a disappointment yesterday afternoon, for although Putney Reach was full of water the wind was so high that it was churned into quite a small sea. To launch a light boat wouild have been ridiculous, aud although Bossy Phelps, the trainer, and Messrs Guy 'Nickalls and H. T. Blackstaffe were on hand to accompany Barry, he had to go without his row. This is not the first disappointment he has had from such causes; indeed, during the .past six weeks there has been so much wind that on only a few occasions has Barry been enabled' to put in a solid piece of work. Those who are responsible for the training have had the matter under consideration, and at the Vesta R.C. yesterday Messrs Nickalls, Biackstaffe and our rowing representative discussed the best means that could be employed in order that Barry should be able to do regular work. The idea of sending him to some sheltered place up river was found to be impracticable, and it was eventually decided that in two weeks' time he should take up his residence in Putney, where it would ibe possible for him to wait his opportunity for sculling. He will in aill (probability reside with his trainer, Phelps. The latter has now informed the committee that he will accompany Barry to the Zambesi, and'the ,tentative engagement that he entered into may now be regarded as permanent.

Originally June 18 was selected for Barry's departure, but now it may be a week later, or even July 2, before he leaves England. The last of these dates, would cause him to arrive on July 23, and give him just twenty-six clear da.vs for practice on the Zambesi. The matter is rather important, as is shown by the following facts:—Livingstone is 300Dft above the level of the sea. and the rarified air is at the beginning of a "new chum's" stay invigorating. However, according to those who have had experience of the place after a stay of a month or six weeks, a man begins to feel slack. This it is hoped to avoid, and Barry's arrival will be timed so that lie shall not go "off." Of course, he would not be affected to such an extent as a heavier man; but no risks are to be taken. It is thought advisable that Barry and Phelps should travel with the boats all the wav, and action is being taken to make that possible. A cablegram was sent to the Cape Government railway people asking them to allow a special truck to he placed on the mail train as far as Vryburg.