SCULLING.
A WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP ASPIRANT. PEARCE DEFEATS KEMP. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright, Received 23, 5.5 p.m. Sydney, April 22. Pearce made a couple of false starts, being apparently over-anxious. Finally a good start was made, both rowing forty strokes to the minute. It was a hard race to three-quarters of a mile, where Pearce was leading by a length. Then his weight and superior skill told, he increased his lead, and was never afterwards troubled. The judge's verdict made it a win by twenty lengths, in 20min 45aec. The Sun says that Pearce is up to world's championship form, and should get a chance of tackling Arnat without delay. Arnst, who is aboard the Ulimaroa, was interviewed, by wireless. He declared he. meet Pearce in ten wflfeks for £SOO a side. ■ . Pearce says this will suit him. ,Hd thinks he can get the backing.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 284, 24 April 1911, Page 8
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143SCULLING. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 284, 24 April 1911, Page 8
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