SCULLING.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3212, 11 June 1909, Page 6

SCULLING.

THE ARNST-WEBB RACE. By Telegraph—Press Association. WANUANUI, June 10. Favourable weather conditions prevailed for the scullers during the past few days, and they have been able to get in some good rowing on the championship course, which is admirably sheltered, and with water almost like glass. Both champion and ex-champion have been very [ busy. On Tuesday afternoon Arnst and Fogwell had a big spurt. The champion let his pacer take a big break (some 15 lengths), and then set off after him. With such a start Fogwell had a little in reserve till the champion got up; then the pair finished at a very solid pace Much the same work was done yesterday and tu-day, and with some time spent in practising starting and sprinting. The long rows setve to show the wonderful strength and staying powers of the champion, who usually appear at the finish of a heavy task full of rowing. He has one some remarkably fine rowing dduring the past few weeks. Webb and Whelch had a lively spin over a couple of miles yesterday, the ex-champion rowing 27 to the minute over just a mile, then dropping to, 24. Webb can always hold his pacer comfortably, and in sprints appears much speedier. He has never shown more pace.

The form shown by both points to a great struggle, as Webb is possessed of wonderful stamina and great pluck.