SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE WORLD.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1809, 30 October 1888, Page 1

SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE WORLD.

Sydney, October 27. The sculling race between H. Bearle and Peter Kemp (champion) for 500 govs, a side and the championship of the world wa« rowed on the Paramatta River this afternoon and created the greatest interest, even more so than on the occasion of the second match between Hanlan and Beach. Immediately the articles binding the match were signed, it was thought that one of the most interesting struggles cvr seen on the Parramatta River would result, and in consequence speculation was brisk, Searle, by his brilliant defeats of Wolf, Stansbury, and Neileon, had earned inch a reputation that he was at once made a fsvorite, and hie backers were willing to lay almost two to one that he was able to lower the colors of the champion. On the other hand there' were not a few who thought that Kemp, after emphasising bis right to the championship by twice defeating Banian, would again assert his superiority. During the week Searle has been made a strong favorite, and as much as 7 to 4 wag laid on his winning, but this morning he receded to even money, and that was the best price obtainable. When they started a fresh breeze was blowing down the riyer, but not strong enough, to affect the water. As the cry “ they’re off” arose both men struck the water together, Searle dashed away at fortyone, while Kemp struck forty. Af er 200 yards bad been rowed, Searle, who was rowing splendidly, assumed the lead of a length, and from that lime until the finish of the- race never allowed Kemp to get near him. From this out the race may be said to have been virtually over, as at the half-mile post Searle had increased his lead to two lengths, and was rowing without exertion, while Kemp was exerting himself to the utmost to get on terras with his junior competitor. At the mile beacon Searle spurted, and quickly put six lengths between himself and the champion, and as he rowed over the Putney stretch he showed brilliant sculling. Nearing the gas works, Kemp again spurted and slightly gained, but Searle was only paddling, and seeing Kemp coming up on him, increased ibis pace, and passing (Jabarila Point he had regained his lead of six lengjhs. At Gladesville there was a large tr >wd collected, and in response to mighty cheers. Searle spurted and rowed in the easiest of winners by quite twenty lengths. 1 ime—22min 44£seo. Both men were very fit, but Searle’s superiority of physique was apparent early in the race. Searle was accorded a most hearty reception on stepping out of bis boat. The crowd witnessing the contest wai one of the largest ever seen on the Parramatta. Beach has accepted a challenge from Hanlan to row for £SOO a side. The race will take place on December Ist,