HANLON v. TRICKETT.

Temuka Leader, Issue 322, 27 November 1880, Page 2

HANLON v. TRICKETT.

The following is the Melbourne Age's special cable message giving an account of the contest for the sculling championship : ... Both men were in fine condition, and Trick tt, especially, was sanguine of success. He weighed I2st 21b ; Han'.on weighsd list. The raco was started soon after 11 o'clock. At the time of the start the weather was somewhat unfavorable, owing to rain, but the water was smooth, there being no wind. The course was admirably kept throughout the race by the Thames, Conservancy Board. The betting at the start was 5 to 4 on Hanlan. Hanlan rowed in a boat built specially for him by George Waring, of Toronto, Canada, according to Ilanlan's own instructions. The length of the craft was 30ft 6in ; it weighed altogether no more than 24$lb, and was built of Canadian wnite cedar. Trickett's boat was turned out by Jewett, of Dungtan. cntheTyne. It was 3lft in length, and was fitted with rudders, steering apparatus; and swivel rowlocks, weighing altogether 291 b. Trickettwon the toss for choise ot stotions, and selected the Middlesex aide of the river. , A splendid itart was effected, both scullers catching the water at the same instant. Within 100 yards of the start the Canadian began to lead slightly, both men rowing oooly and in capital form At the London Rowing Clnb shed, situated, about a quarter of a mile from the start, Hanlon hid gained a more decided advantage, and at the half-milo post Hanlan had obtained a good lead. Passing Craven Cottage, about threequarters of a mile from the iiart, Hanlan was still leading ; and thence up to the Soapworks, a mile and three--1 quarters from the itart, Hanlan, though rowing easily, had increased his lead to | a length. From the Soapworks to Hammersmith Bridge hs maintained his , lead, passing th<) bridge one lengtn ahead in 8 min 31 sec from the start, I

At this point Hanlan stopped rowing for a few strokes,' allowing Trickeit to come near him, when he again started away vritu a great jdash, and soon r<*gainedhis lead. Haulan nowbega.i t<» increase the pace, rowing at the rata <>f 38 strokes per minute, and goingrauMly away from Trickett. At this point any odds were to be obtained against the Australian. At the Hammersmith.' Bridge a dense concourse of spectators • hid collected, and cheered vociferously ''-"*":• as the competitors row<d by. Fjroro Hammersmith Bridge to Hanlan increased his lead, rowing in magnificent style. At this p*rt of the race Trickett was a couple of lengths behind, rowing well and strongly, bat seemed unable to overhaul hisoppenent. Hanlan, on the contrary, appeared at his ease, and able not only to maintain his position, but to increase his lead. Coming to, Barnes railway bridge, three miles and a-hatf from the start, Hanlan again showed his superiority, as he had now gaine 1 a lead of at least four lengths. From this part of the race to the finish the Canadian rowed easily, Trickett being eviiently,unable to gain upon him. . Hanlan led throughout the'race, never giving Trickett a chance Both, men rowed admirably' throughout. The time of the, race was 26 min 12 sec, This is slow, but may be accounted for by the rain which fell during the race. The match caused great excitement throughout England. The attendance at every point of the course was much larger than has been kno wu - for : many' years. rv ■ The. greatest enthusiasm wa* manifested throughout by the spectators. Hanlan, who won easily by four lengths, .received a perfect ovation, Trickett also being greatly applauded