THE SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 3064, 8 December 1908, Page 5

THE SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP.

WEBB AND ARNST IN TRAINING.

VARIOUS MATCHES IN PROGRESS.

By Telegraph—Press Association WANGANUI, Decembers

On Saturday afternoon both' Arnst and Webb put in some good rowing. Webb gave Green—his pacemaker a fairly good start in a two-mile spin, and though the latter rowed particularly well the champion got very close to him at the finish. Starting off at a 26- 27 rate Webb drove the skiff along in splendid style and at a pace satisfactory all the way. Yesterday afternoon, both men were again afloat. Starting at 24 to the minute Webb gradually drew ahead, and when a quarter of a mile from the finishing post quickened up considerably, striking 26, and finishing at a fast bat, apparently without having turned a hair. Arnst and Fogwell were out twice, covering the full course both morning and afternoon. The morning row was of the usual steady order. In the afternoon a large number who watched the men were much impressed with the ease and confidence with which Arnst drove his skiff through the steamer's wash, Which proved he is a much better Waterman than some are inclined to think. Arnst is down to 13st lib, but expects to row at 13st 31b. There is some talk of a double sculling race between Arnst and Fogwell, and Webb and Green. It is understood the friends of the former are willing to back them against the local combination, who drd well together as amateurs. YESTERDAY'S SPINS. WEBB IN TOP FORM. Later. WANGANUI, December 7. Webb and Arnst did some good work to-day. Both covered the full course, their spins satisfying their respective parties. That the race will be an interesting one is evident, as both men are in great form. Webb has never looked or rowed better. Arnst is a picture of health, but he does not get from his undoubted strength the power that he could were he more scientific.