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| KING'S CUP MEN HERE. Training Begins On Swan River. (Article), The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), Monday 21 April 1947 page Article | 2013-05-09 15:21 | Towing crews will be hard at work 'on the morning of May 3. The New South Wales and South Aus reported to be fit and well and look the coaches were reticent about dis cussing the chances of their ~rews as the opposition are as yet un (str.), 0. A. Ruffels, K. P. Webb, E. Bowlegy I. E. Graetz, C. J. Wake (bow), L. H. Hannafo'rd (cox), M. I. Richardson (coach), J. H. Bollen McWilliam, C. Gibbs, J. W. Web ster' (bow), R. D. Salmon (cox). R. (emergency), H. E. Butler (man crews were busy yesterday morn on their racing sh'Hlls. The New boat yesterday but through the cour up residencejat the Nedlands Park MELBOURNE. April 20.-Wesley Col final in 15 years yesterday, narrowly de (Grammar School third. |
rowing crews will be hard at work on the morning of May 3. The New South Wales and South Aus- reported to be fit and well and look- the coaches were reticent about dis- cussing the chances of their crews as the opposition are as yet un- (str.), O. A. Ruffels, K. P. Webb, E. Bowley I. E. Graetz, C. J. Wake- (bow), L. H. Hannaford (cox), M. J. Richardson (coach), J. H. Bollen McWilliam, C. Gibbs, J. W. Web- ster (bow), R. D. Salmon (cox). R. (emergency), H. E. Butler (man- crews were busy yesterday morn- on their racing shells. The New boat yesterday but through the cour- up residence at the Nedlands Park MELBOURNE. April 20.-Wesley Col- final in 15 years yesterday, narrowly de- Grammar School third. |
| ROWING. Sculling Championship. (Article), The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), Friday 27 September 1946 page Article | 2013-05-09 15:09 | will be held on Sunday at i1 o'clock zhallenged by S. Stevens (Bunbury) SA.N.A.) and A. Mlarshall (A.N.A.). |
will be held on Sunday at 11 o'clock challenged by S. Stevens (Bunbury) (A.N.A.) and A. Marshall (A.N.A.). |
| 64, HE ATROKES KING'S CUP CREW IN TRIALS (Article), The Daily News (Perth, WA : 1882 - 1950), Monday 11 February 1946 page Article | 2013-05-09 15:02 | @ SIXTY-FOUR- YEAR-OLD George Rogers, who won his first From 1908 to 1924, when he retired from competing in cham pionship sculling George Rogers was holder of the State scul Perth race. His time of lhr. 19min. lOsec. is the existing re cord. Ten years ago he amazed Victorian rowing critics by I stroking a W.A. four to easy victory in Melbourne. I The crew has not yet been finalised, and there is doubt \jas to who will stroke. Don Fraser (who stroked the last success Rogers and other selectors Messrs K. Larigley and K. Carrick © Veteran oarsman and coach George Rogers, tvho selected and stroked the fivst winning King's Cup crew in 1921, is -pictured sculling. . ?- |
SIXTY-FOUR- YEAR-OLD George Rogers, who won his first From 1908 to 1924, when he retired from competing in cham- pionship sculling George Rogers was holder of the State scul- Perth race. His time of lhr. 19min. 10sec. is the existing re- cord. Ten years ago he amazed Victorian rowing critics by stroking a W.A. four to easy victory in Melbourne. The crew has not yet been finalised, and there is doubt as to who will stroke. Don Fraser (who stroked the last success- Rogers and other selectors Messrs K. Langley and K. Carrick Veteran oarsman and coach George Rogers, who selected and stroked the first winning King's Cup crew in 1921, is pictured sculling. |
| AQUATICS BRISBANE, Sunday. (Article), The Northern Miner (Charters Towers, Qld. : 1874 - 1954), Monday 13 April 1896 page Article | 2013-05-09 13:45 | championship of Queensland. between |
championship of Queensland, between |
| AQUATICS. BRISBANE, March 30. (Article), The Capricornian (Rockhampton, Qld : 1875 - 1929), Saturday 3 April 1897 page Article | 2013-05-09 13:37 | colonial eight-oarr race: — Arthur (stroke), |
colonial eight-oar race: — Arthur (stroke), |
| ROWING. INTER-STATE CONFERENCE. (Article), The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), Tuesday 8 May 1906 page Article | 2013-05-08 20:35 | various Rowing Associations of the Com H. Skiflington, A. R. Reynall, and G. C. Penny, G. H?de. and J. W. Hamilton; The principal business of the Confer next round of inter-State race%,; and the status of the various States. On the mo tion of Mr. Skiffington. seconded by Mr. South Australia. The Tasmanian dele gates claimed that the races should be' decided on tEe Tamar River, urging that eight-oared contest for three years After much discussion, in which" the order of the next round of races, start ing in 1908 was proposed, it was re should be left over to be dealt with Bh for each centre to oe represented in their representation should not be bind ing in regard to the racej to be rowed will make a trip to i3undaring. A the evenine a concert. under the aus Yesterday afternoon a party of visit Le Souef, paid a visit. to the Zoological was spent. Mr. Le Sonef himself acted After a compilete tour of the gardens had b- Mrs. Le Souef. A vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. J.e Sonef, coupled with ,og plimenlary references Io rhe loologi cal Gardens. "was tendered, a. n sunanlv acknowledged. fMr. n1. iKingsmnli. ;r. Ie hal' of the committee of the Acclim'itisa tion Society, also acknowledged a cote of INTER-STAT''E EIGHIT-O)ARED CtHAM1 few lines anent some of the crews com aquatic contributors to the Press. it crews were very sadly astray. One con enumerate the lfa'lts of Lhe .isiting PIONSIIIP. men, and presumably correct them. Is ways-rcflcction on the. coach interested, or that the :ocal authority was a para \\.A. crew. were rowing the best fortn, and were,. with South Australia. the brut-trained crew in the race, and more able lo fight out a bitter ficish. About TIraanian--they. were not trained to *the lay; did too much work behind the-row lock, etc. .The South Australians were sed to rowing in the roughest water of ntll. I merely mention these to show how judgment errs, and unless state ,ments of form. faults. style, ete. of row ing are accurate, they. do harm, inas rowed both had form and proyr d them This was. I think, their fifth attempt, somewhere'in the rowing communityF At present the style of stroke appearstoo the Port River is any rougher than Syd ney Harbbur or the Detwent? About the 'Tasmanians doing too much work iehind the rpwlock-it is more that they throw their-shoulders with freedom and determination on to their work. after stroke.. and are travelling fastest when rowing hard at about 35 strokes, per tl aute.. And not being trained to th.e day? It, is .prbahle here that they could not.have been' in better condition. The climate allows them to start pra: tice about October. and the crews are in likely for selection in the eight keep on not too many. No. college, junior, maiden, or senior eights have yet- been introdluced; the only' eight-oar rowing they have is the: annual iNorth v. South contest. The crew is selected ,partly south (130 miles apart).' so their rowing together is not very much. In the pre sent instance they were only a fortnicht waters are not nearly up to -the: Swan of tidal rise..and the Derwent waters .This will show that everything is not land what 'may be missed in training on the, water, row the long. clean, even. and strong hard'.stroke,' and have done remarkably well to get a first and a so cond in two tries (the first eight. 'com crew'only). It is possibly the want of makes Western . Australia at present outclassed, and 'their poor showing on Saturday. The rowing facilities of ,the and by adoptinxg 'the style of successful here). 'there is. no reason why Western Australia should riot have its share of wins. and. start by "winning next year Sir,-In to-day's issue of" your paper it' is reported that for some un known reason 'I did' not .punt in an up ustralian boat. This I emphatically deny. 'On Friday1 night last we weree all' row, at 'the shed, to make final arrange ments about proceeding to Applecrosa on Saturday., It was-then decided that we should meet at the W.A. 'shed at 2.30 and go down by a private launch.' I also received these instructions, person ally from the. coach. ' On Saturday morning, however, it appears, that the men had.to 'go to the Fire Station to get their final rub, down, 'and' while there they, determined on catching the 2.30 ferry boat' from Melville' Park ietty. shed as arranged the night before. 'No notification whatever of this alteration' in' the programme. was 'given me. 'I therefore nathrally proceeded .to the W.A. shed, .in compliance with .the. in the crew. and. was much disappointed on' a bicycle outside..who told me'that .the crew lidad"gdon; oi"tc - Applecrose by- the 2.30. ferry boat from the' Melville 'Park jetty. I then went along and got"on the Silverstar.. and immediately after the sculling race was run down to Apple cross, where I arrived at, 3.40. which: gave me a full 20 minutes before: the from the Aipplecrss Hotel, and was my place in the boat. but was told that' Bailey was to steer' the boat.. notwith crew, and that' the coach of the crew Perth, May 7.'" " " " Perth, May 7.STILL. |
various Rowing Associations of the Com- H. Skiffington, A. R. Reynall, and G. C. Penny, G. Hyde. and J. W. Hamilton; The principal business of the Confer- next round of inter-State races, and the status of the various States. On the mo- tion of Mr. Skiffington, seconded by Mr. South Australia. The Tasmanian dele- gates claimed that the races should be decided on the Tamar River, urging that eight-oared contest for three years. After much discussion, in which the order of the next round of races, start- ing in 1908 was proposed, it was re- should be left over to be dealt with by for each centre to be represented in their representation should not be bind- ing in regard to the races to be rowed will make a trip to Mundaring. A the evening a concert under the aus- Yesterday afternoon a party of visit- Le Souef, paid a visit to the Zoological was spent. Mr. Le Soeuf himself acted After a complete tour of the gardens had by Mrs. Le Souef. A vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Le Soeuf, coupled with complimentary references to the zoologi- cal Gardens, was tendered, and suitably acknowledged. Mr. W. Kingsmill on be- half of the committee of the Acclimatisa- tion Society, also acknowledged a vote of INTER-STAT'E EIGHIT-OARED CHAM- few lines anent some of the crews com- aquatic contributors to the Press, it crews were very sadly astray. One con- enumerate the faults of the visiting PIONSHIP. men, and presumably correct them. As ways -- reflection on the coach interested, or that the local authority was a para- W.A. crew. were rowing the best form, and were, with South Australia, the best-trained crew in the race, and more able to fight out a bitter finish. About Tasmania --they were not trained to the day; did too much work behind the row- lock, etc. The South Australians were used to rowing in the roughest water of all. I merely mention these to show how judgment errs, and unless state- ments of form, faults, style, etc. of row- ing are accurate, they do harm, inas- rowed both bad form and proved them- This was, I think, their fifth attempt, somewhere in the rowing community ? At present the style of stroke appears too the Port River is any rougher than Syd- ney Harbour or the Derwent? About the Tasmanians doing too much work behind the rowlock -- it is more that they throw their shoulders with freedom and determination on to their work, after stroke, and are travelling fastest when rowing hard at about 35 strokes, per mi- nute.. And not being trained to the day? It is probable here that they could not have been in better condition. The climate allows them to start prac- tice about October, and the crews are in likely for selection in the eight keep on. not too many. No college, junior, maiden, or senior eights have yet been introdluced; the only eight-oar rowing they have is the annual North v. South contest. The crew is selected partly south (130 miles apart), so their rowing together is not very much. In the pre- sent instance they were only a fortnight waters are not nearly up to the Swan. of tidal rise, and the Derwent waters This will show that everything is not land what may be missed in training on the water, row the long, clean, even, and strong hard stroke, and have done remarkably well to get a first and a se- cond in two tries (the first eight com crew only). It is possibly the want of makes Western Australia at present outclassed, and their poor showing on Saturday. The rowing facilities of the and by adoptinng the style of successful here), 'there is no reason why Western Australia should not have its share of wins, and start by winning next year Sir,-In to-day's issue of your paper it is reported that for some un- known reason I did not put in an ap- Australian boat. This I emphatically deny. On Friday night last we were all row, at the shed, to make final arrange- ments about proceeding to Applecross on Saturday. It was then decided that we should meet at the W.A. shed at 2.30 and go down by a private launch. I also received these instructions, person- ally from the coach. On Saturday morning, however, it appears that the men had to go to the Fire Station to get their final rub down, and while there they determined on catching the 2.30 ferry boat from Melville ' Park jetty shed as arranged the night before. No notification whatever of this alteration in the programme was given me. I therefore naturally proceeded to the W.A. shed, in compliance with the in- the crew and was much disappointed on a bicycle outside who told me that the crew had gone on to Applecross by the 2.30. ferry boat from the Melville Park jetty. I then went along and got on the Silverstar, and immediately after the sculling race was run down to Apple- cross, where I arrived at, 3.40. which gave me a full 20 minutes before the from the Applecross Hotel, and was my place in the boat, but was told that Bailey was to steer the boat, notwith- crew, and that the coach of the crew Perth, May 7. W.M.STILL. |
| AQUATICS. INTERSTATE ROWING. WON BY VICTORIA. Sydney, May 5. (Article), The Inquirer & Commercial News (Perth, WA : 1855 - 1901), Friday 10 May 1901 page Article | 2013-05-08 19:58 | lne interstate eightoar race andCham pion Sculls were contested on the Parra matta River on Saturday, tie conditions Wales got a start at tie outset, but. soon pulled tiemselves to a standstill in their endeavors to retain it. Sloan, the Vic torian stroke, got- their measure early in tie contest, and took matters very com strong finishes, won very easily by a. length and a half, the New Soutib Welshmen fin Wales, -and Queensland 22sec. further In the Champion Amateur Sculling j Race, J. J. Daley, of New South Wales, i came first, witi M. J. Slack, champion of Australia in 1900, second, and J. A. Lums den, champion of Queensland in 1900, j third. The race was won by 50 lengths, j with three lengths between second and] tiird. Time, 19min. 22sec. I Yarra to compete in tie intercollegiate 27£sec. |
The interstate eight-oar race and Cham- pion Sculls were contested on the Parra- matta River on Saturday, the conditions Wales got a start at the outset, but soon pulled themselves to a standstill in their endeavors to retain it. Sloan, the Vic- torian stroke, got their measure early in the contest, and took matters very com- strong finishes, won very easily by a length and a half, the New South Welshmen fin- Wales, and Queensland 22sec. further In the Champion Amateur Sculling Race, J. J. Daley, of New South Wales, came first, with M. J. Slack, champion of Australia in 1900, second, and J. A. Lums- den, champion of Queensland in 1900, third. The race was won by 50 lengths, with three lengths between second and third. Time, 19min. 22sec. Yarra to compete in the intercollegiate 27 ½sec. |
| AQUATICS. W.A. CHAMPIONSHIP RACES. (Article), The Inquirer & Commercial News (Perth, WA : 1855 - 1901), Friday 2 November 1900 page Article | 2013-05-08 19:47 | The *»Hninpinngtiip fours and angle sculls of Western Am^ralia were decided Australian dub (S. £. Underwood, 10.5 formallv rowed over the mniWL BL G-. Edwards, the nominee of tiie Western Aus tralian Club for tiie single sculls, would of tiie same club, decided to make a race Melville Water the officials decided that ^ was unfit to row the race over the chan pionsliip course, and it was agreed bstweei endeavored to get in shore to take advan t-.vo or three lengths in a short distance. won. Cobham bad been shipping a. lot of water, and seeing that his chance was hope up on to one of the spits, Edwards finish ing alone. During ike afternoon a num the race in tiie Swan River Clubs' new had apparently been carelessly thrown -oat at the first- spit, and tore open one cf the planks. The boat soon ailed, and the party AtRTXTICS. |
The championship fours and single sculls of Western Australia were decided Australian Club (S. E. Underwood, 10.5 formallv rowed over the course. H.G. Edwards, the nominee of the Western Aus- tralian Club for the single sculls, would of the same club, decided to make a race Melville Water the officials decided that it was unfit to row the race over the cham- pionship course, and it was agreed between endeavored to get in shore to take advan- two or three lengths in a short distance. won. Cobham had been shipping a lot of water, and seeing that his chance was hope- up on to one of the spits, Edwards finish- ing alone. During the afternoon a num- ber of oarsmen, while rowing out to see the race on the Swan River Clubs' new had apparently been carelessly thrown out at the first spit, and tore open one of the planks. The boat soon filled, and the party AQUATICS. |
| ROWING. Triangular Eight-oared Test. Won by North. A Very Fast Race. Southern Crew Meet With Mishap. LAUNCESTON, March 24. (Article), The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Monday 26 March 1923 page Article | 2013-05-07 17:15 | Triangular Eight-oared" Rowing tiuc to the great traditions line first in the triangular eight oared test race rowed between crews repre sentativc of the South, North, and \orth West on the Tamar on Saturday It was a real aquatic champion day It was which have been unusui! of recent yoirs the attendance waa v oithv of the oc cisión It was îrdeed a wise move on the part pf the vinous bodies control State to bring aboet a revival of the premacy of the blade It is an open sec ret th it the line of action followed dur ing recent jeais concerning the oppo tumties offered to oirsmcn to gain the honoui of cirrving Tasmania 3 colours in inter State contests has not been at nil popular with many of the clubs It is a matter of some tweho years since the last test race was rowed, and tin intimation that a u.ival was to take place this j ear was hailed with doligt l by the oarsmen ind public alike Su long as the «pint of rivalry between the vinous parts of the State cm be kept al the friendly stage, rowing pro mises to come again with all its t Id time popularity The inclusion of the North West Coast as a separate par* of to gain at their first attempt the ;ovet ed honour of State champions, thev gest tint m the future they will be a force to be reckoned with No one rjuld have witched the racing without bl ing asm of the coastal competitors Thev, carne into the field giving every indi- for the task ahead of thom aloii, the most painstakmr* lines, and altnough from the line lowed it right out to the bitter end Because it was the most mipoitant race on the programme, the trial gular test niturally occupied paramount place in the interest of the public nnd oars- men alike Long bofoie the ip")o'nted hour of stirting the vantage points were fiurlv well stocked with enthusiastic spectators Speculation was nfc in to who ?would win, and while naturally the majority were anxious to see Nortl 1 rst uppermost in the minds of nearly e/eiy one that the formidable looking South ern crew would win A win for lu» coastal men would have been plevs'r^r to all, and as they proceeded up t ,e river to the starting point the Merit y siders were accorded a most fiattei ng ovation Additional interest was lent in the Tasmanian representativo eigit be decided m West Australia nc-tt month The determination with whica the race was contested was abunda! * evidence that this served ns the grout his best the oarsmen All the races were rowed plicc A following breeze gave the op- and the time of the North m winning was one second inBlje that established by the Wcstialians n 1921 The winners had fo row every inch of the way, and it wis only their magnifi- cent comomation which pull°d them through It was a thrilling duel, and the crew moved like a machine Their perfect body swing ind synchronisation to them in the lughlj strung moments of the last half mile Lvery man in the boat wis a perfect part of a piece of rowing machinery that moved witt the precision of clockwork Claude Coo ment His length from stirt to finish, wa» excellent, and his well known abil- time was never better exemplified No true rowing enthu= ast can be consider- the State by a one district' crew, al- though it is hard to snc where a com- mania in the inter Stitt- race than the found The 'bad luck of the race was with the Southerners Within the first couple of hundred vards Roscow broke his scat, and thejSpeed of their craft wa3 imped- ed for the remainder of the journey did North look like being beiten Pes- fast stroking would "bust the crew in dropping to pieces It the finish The lecisive manner in v hich he silenced the critics' tongues wis the main topic of conversation n'ter the first nive of passed over Half n mile from home sprint Many observers expected the Northerners to crick but steadying his men and keeping his length Coo boat w is leaping forward at the top of a sprint "ntl the battle was over It wis i great pcrfornnnce to lead throughout and esta.lish time faster than that of the West Australian inter State eight and the liver echoed with boats had crossed the line possessed bv the other crews It was very not ceable that when they sprinted and a tendenev to tumble the bodies for and quicken up through the waecr Likewise there was i marked difference in tho styles of North ind South The longer swing and theater roach for the catch adopted bj the Southerners, no dou-t caused through training on the s'ow w iter of the Derwent made them look rather sluggish ilongside the snippincss and fast body swing whicd chaiEctenscd the Northern style Though defeited, the Southern crev up a pcrfornnnce that would have c ir ten They can and will do better in the future They got away well but the bro king of Roscow s seat somewh t seemed able to get together again condition a few veekä together should m<-l a world of difference in the eight chosen to represent Tasmania ard the State promises to be -erved by a com bimtion equillv as c pable of keeping Tasmania's name in the forefront ot the rowing world as did tne men who so narrowly suffered defeit at the hands of the Wctrahans on the lamar two vi irs ago One of tho h if>I <-'>t men in 1 lunecs feii over Hu nitoiv w i- the viteivn Iiiiimv Coo"an He «is -.ok Milpetoi ti the Ntiiflieiu erew and no -mall iinonnt ot enfin m w is bi ii*-d un lus head when be illotfol the po-ili i i o' stroke to his sm < lnuie in prefeit nee to Ur'wci, who, rowed No J He eoaihrd Hie ..KI mil pinned lu-, faith to it in spite of the f ict tint in some quarters reputed good liul'i did not ("ive it much of a chinee Noitliiriurs alwavs voted the chain pion se nits i i,ood IJiiii? for Bridlev mil tain ra inner ." uthboit-on who was Smith's representative, ditl not steer the best of eourfcs 'Jo tue watchers on the shore he api>eareil fo nave the Kail atxni* a mile from home, hut teemed to lim over the last half-mile, and Braillev was rowing nvvav from hin nt the nnish test race when thej had Ulverstone and Mersey »3 their opponents, lanar secured the honour of repi eventing ths State against tbo lad)- rowers of tho other States at Perth. In their train 'ROWING! *> ing tliey gave the impression, that they would lie hurd to bent, though Ulvei stono "wero very confident of success. Tamar nre a likely hunch, and should improve still mora. They will bo for- midable contendéis for tho Australian championship np\-t month. pion pairs, welt1 a most even crew, their tial to pnir-oared rowing. 'The conti'st between tho State High Schools for the. Bouike Cup provided the most thrilling mid Launceston nore represented, and 6even crews lined up. After getting School No. 1 crew w ere dead lovel two hundred yardi? from the line. Tbo for- mer crow lind rowed themselves almost trillo over the final bit, which enabled half-length victory Hobart Slate High, chancea. It is very pleasing and en- have fouglit through thick and thin to keep the traditions of the Stato fiesh in the minds of tbo youngsters to seo such a splendid arr.iv of material in the Most of the crew» have bad good know- , although occasionally the >didcunrk was inclined to bo uneven. However, taken ing hunch, and should in tlie future when drafted through the junior stagoj into the senior ranks prove worthy soiii Tho championship eights, the sculls, and tho pairs were held under the aus- pices of the Tasmanian Bowing.Asso- Rowing" Club. Mr. B. Hollingsworth acîev: a« siarter, and Mr. B. Sampson as umpire, while tho duty of judgu was the lot of Mr. 1?. II. Stephens. Among tho many visitors present wore Messrs. E. Sorell (chairman), C. MoVilly. A, The following uro the details: LADIES' TEST RACE.-J mile. Tamar.-E. Radford (stroke), M. At kins, 0. Kidd, W. Howe (bow), G. , F. Young (bow), E. Wcbstablea soon afterward% assumed command. They streaked for ths finishing line in avväyWieing very favourably commented upon. ' Without ever being seriously troubled, they won ensily by 1J lengths. by .half a length. Time, 3min. 12scc. . BOURKE CUP SCHOOLS' RACE.-1 . Wadley (B.), 10.12; G. Eccleston (2), 10.Í1; T. Barclay, 10.0; C. "Adams (SO, 10,9; N. Chick (cox.), 1 --B. Kitto (B.), 9.6; T., Rowland (2), 10.G; W. Rundle (3), 9.7; L. B'.-Sims (S.), 10.0; T. H. Lawrence ' (cox.). 3 " E. -A. Cannell (3),' 10.0; K. Rule (S.), 10.0; E. Moore (eox.1 .... 0 Tlobaît State High, No. 2,-T. Dalco .? (B.), 10.0; G. Anderson (2), 9.9; t- G. Robertson (3),' 9.7; D. Casey .10.0; G. Briggs (3), 10.2; R. Broom hy (S.), 10,7; James (cox.) .... 0 The crews .were got «way well to- gether, but,befoie covering a hundred yards, Hobart *No. 1 and Devonport No. 1'boats fouled,"and the umpire recalled the boats for a fresh start. Once aguir, on tho' journey the same two fouled, bul thtj.raco was allowed to proceed. Techni- cal crew, who got away badly, and Latin, ecstcui No. 1 drew clear of the other thrcö-nunrtera of a mile from home, and fougTiT the issuo out on their own. At the "quarter-mile pile those two boati wero dead ,levol, with Devonport No. 1 two lengths further, back, just clear of hundred yards "from home Launceston remained unchunged. Devonport No. 2 crow was last Tims, Smin 2sec. CHAMPION .SCULLS-2Ï miles. M.^-Bradlcy (T.K.G.). 11.7. 1 A. W. Cuthbertson (L.B.C.) .'.. 2 F. McKeii/sio (N.E.H.C.), 11.6 . 3 event was- lost through tho withdrawal of L. Nimmo and thv. A1*6J<CO of A. Pitt, the fastest rate from the btart, strik- son AM''Bradley were content to put in long work at a 2G rate. At the end of a mile Bradley appeared to 1» leading Dradlev wero close together coming in- side Haystack Point, though once fnirly neatly, crossed the lino with nine 20 lengths further back. Time, ISmim lllsoc. CHAMPION l'MUM mile. C. Johnson 11.0, bow; T. Durcey, 'lainar: A. McEnnulty, stroke, 11.0; V. Rubenneh. oov>. 10.2; V. Bout Icy, cox . 2 These wero tho only starters, Bucking- to tho new cutting, where North E>-k to the lino won hy 3J lengths. No time rnken. TRIANGULAR TEST IÎTGIITS-3 miles. North: O. Ingles (B.), 11.t; A. 11.*; P. Willey (l)Tl2.7; D. Scott <5). 11.11; T. M. Chaplin (G). 13.0, ÍS.), 10.2; J. n. Doolan, cox; Jamos i South: J. Swift (B.). 11.1; A. Nicnl Min (2), 12.0: J. Nicolson (3), 12.1; L. Roscow (1). 12.5: I,. B. Mar-h (5), 12.G; R. Biicirde (G), 12.0; C. Rucirde (7). 11 IO; F. Coverdale '(S.i, 11.2; TI. Williams. cox;T. Mc Villv coach ... . 2 North-West- Cm't ? A. Scott (B.), 1(1.10: W. Williams (2l. 11.1; K. Hudson (3). 11.9- F. Porter (I), 11.1; T. Iliirgess ia), 12.0; J. .Teffrev (fi), 11.11: AV. Shelton Í7), 11.0; C,'Rook, Pearce, roach . 3 The positions at the line up wore: North-West ün the 'vestern shore, North sets of o.irs struck the water simul tr.neou*ly, and the battle was on. Right great puer and in the first few minutes .'JG. At the end of the first mile North that maav deemed them all cn even slackened down to 32. A little ovvr a course down the ccntie Valuable «riun l was lost at this juncture which., the South were never able to retrieve. Pns ing inside Haystick Point, with about a wero still maintaining the same rate of striking. , Norta-Wcst had dropped fur- ther back and had sHckcncd down to a winners, South were inclined to be un ."mile. steady and were splashing a gooJ deal . Passing the h df mile North were in I cieasing their leal and although South sprinted and incicascd tneir rate of tnking North went on buoyed up bj the shouts of encour lgement from the shore ind the tleafening tooting of whistles from craft cn the nvei and won a magnificent struggle by tiree lengths North West bringing up the lear ten lengths further away Time 11 min 4Gsee THE HISTORY OP THE a EST R4.CF As the resu't of a fnenjly argument in 1891 At that time the Tamar and Derwent clubs were the only ones pos scsslng senior eights and the first race Hobart After a keen struggle the North crew were the Be luchamp brothers P Barnett li C A\ est and W Hogg The Derwent crew contained the picsent Ad mimstratoi (Sir Herbeit Nicholls), J E C Lord T McDonald and the Roberts brothers The contest became clubs who carried along uninterrupted ly until 1900 when the Vorth Esk Club was formed and participated in the rice The TRA was then formed in I aun cestón and the S T R A in Hobart and bodies alteinatclj till 1905 That jeal inter State rowing and a orew compris ing four men fiom each end of the is land went to Sydney anti represented the State At this stare the North and South fixture re olved itself into a race fro~i which the oarsmen competing in t> P Tasmannn inter State eight weie selected The associations at Launee» ton and Iloba-t then inaugurate*! the Idea o' conducting club championship events Mattrr carried along smoothlv .?nd rowing boome 1 immensely until 1«08 when what was known as tho-great rowing squabble occurred The time was near at hand (a matter of two jears)| when it was to be Tasmania's turn ti | stage the inter State eight oircl rrce i Both ends of the Stile vere desirous of' controlling the event and both clnimcj| recognition as the leading bodj Teel ing ran very high and the elim \ wis leached when attempts proved fut le in bringing a' out the annual te«t The , crews refused to row against c»ch other] rnjarere in Tasmania The íesult vai that two nomim*ions went abro 11 t< Mnlbnurne from Tasmania, for the 190.1 inter -state race to be decided In Mel bourn" Both CÏCWS made the trip and Yam a coupli of days be'ore the bl» event The Northern crew were sue ees^ful and th it year represented the State The out-ome of this fiasco was that a conference of «delegates tn>k suggested that a test race should bv roved in Tasmania and whichever crew Tasmania Eventually the North and South met when the Utter proved super lor and the first inter State race on | Tasmanian wa*er« was rowed on the Upper Derwent course Although ha' I mony was by no means re«tored, the an- nual test race was continued in the two I following years In 1912 the T R.A. as j at present constituted, was formed, and ! the North and South race was donn I tion would doubtless have been cleared i up long ago., Anyhow, it is satisfactory I .that wise counsel has eventually pre- vailed, and judging by the hugo success | I of the revival of the race on Saturday | _-^ |
Triangular Eight-oared Rowing true to the great traditions line first in the triangular eight- oared test race rowed between crews repre- sentative of the South, North, and North- West on the Tamar on Saturday. It was a real aquatic champion day. It was which have been unusual of recent years the attendance was worthy of the oc- casion. It was indeed a wise move on the part of the various bodies control- State to bring about a revival of the premacy of the blade. It is an open sec- ret that the line of action followed dur- ing recent years concerning the oppor- tunities offered to oarsmen to gain the honour of carrying Tasmania's colours in inter- State contests has not been at all popular with many of the clubs. It is a matter of some twelve years since the last test race was rowed, and the intimation that a revival was to take place this year was hailed with delight by the oarsmen and public alike. So long as the spirit of rivalry between the various parts of the State can be kept at the friendly stage, rowing pro- mises to come again with all its old- time popularity. The inclusion of the North West Coast as a separate part of to gain at their first attempt, the covet- ed honour of State champions, they gest that in the future they will be a force to be reckoned with. No one could have watched the racing without being asm of the coastal competitors. They came into the field giving every indi- for the task ahead of them along the most painstaking lines, and although from the line rowed it right out to the bitter end. Because it was the most important race on the programme, the triangular test naturally occupied paramount place in the interest of the public and oars- men alike. Long bofore the appointed hour of starting the vantage points were fairlv well stocked with enthusiastic spectators. Speculation was rife as to who would win, and while naturally the majority were anxious to see North first uppermost in the minds of nearly every- one that the formidable looking South- ern crew would win. A win for the coastal men would have been pleasing to all, and as they proceeded up the river to the starting point the Mersey- siders were accorded a most flattering ovation. Additional interest was lent in the Tasmanian representativo eight be decided in West Australia next month. The determination with which the race was contested was abundant evidence that this served as the great his best. the oarsmen. All the races were rowed place. A following breeze gave the op- and the time of the North in winning was one second inside that established by the Westralians n 1921. The winners had to row every inch of the way, and it was only their magnifi- cent combination which pulled them through. It was a thrilling duel, and the crew moved like a machine. Their perfect body swing and synchronisation to them in the highly strung moments of the last half mile. Every man in the boat was a perfect part of a piece of rowing machinery that moved with the precision of clockwork . Claude Coo- ment. His length from start to finish, was excellent, and his well known abil- time was never better exemplified. No true rowing enthusiast can be consider- the State by a one district crew, al- though it is hard to see where a com- mania in the inter State- race than the found. The bad luck of the race was with the Southerners. Within the first couple of hundred yards Roscow broke his seat, and the speed of their craft was imped- ed for the remainder of the journey. did North look like being beaten. Pes- fast stroking would "bust" the crew in dropping to pieces at the finish. The decisive manner in which he silenced the critics' tongues was the main topic of conversation after the first wave of passed over. Half a mile from home sprint. Many observers expected the Northerners to crack but steadying his men and keeping his length Coo- boat was leaping forward at the top of a sprint and the battle was over. It was a great perfomance to lead throughout and establish time faster than that of the West Australian inter- State eight and the river echoed with boats had crossed the line. possessed by the other crews. It was very noticeable that when they sprinted and a tendency to tumble the bodies for- and quicken up through the water. Likewise there was a marked difference in the styles of North and South. The longer swing and greater reach for the catch adopted by the Southerners, no doubt caused through training on the slow water of the Derwent made them look rather sluggish alongside the snappiness and fast body swing which characterised the Northern style. Though defeated, the Southern crew up a performance that would have car- ten. They can and will do better in the future. They got away well but the breaking of Roscow's seat somewhat seemed able to get together again. condition a few weeks together should make a world of difference in the eight chosen to represent Tasmania and the State promises to be served by a com- bination equallv as capable of keeping Tasmania's name in the forefront of the rowing world as did the men who so narrowly suffered defeat at the hands of the Westralians on the Tamar two years ago. One of tho happiest men in Launces- ton over the victory was the veteran, Jimmy Coogan. He was sole selector of the Northern crew and no small amount of criticism was heaped on his head when he allotted the position of stroke to his son Claude in preference to Brewer, who rowed No 2. He coached the crew and pinned his faith to it in spite of the fact that in some quarters reputed good judges did not give it much of a chance. Northerners always voted the cham- pion sculls a good thing for Bradley, and tain manner. Cuthbertson who was South's representative, did not steer the best of courses. To the watchers on the shore he appeared to have the lead about a mile from home, but seemed to tire over the last half-mile, and Bradlev was rowing away from him at the finish. test race when they had Ulverstone and Mersey as their opponents, Tamar secured the honour of representing the State against the lady rowers of the other States at Perth. In their train- 'ROWING. ing they gave the impression, that they would be hard to beat, though Ulver- stone were very confident of success. Tamar are a likely bunch, and should improve still more. They will be for- midable contenders for the Australian championship next month. pion pairs, were a most even crew, their tial to pair-oared rowing. The contest between the State High Schools for the Bourke Cup provided the most thrilling and Launceston were represented, and seven crews lined up. After getting School No. 1 crew were dead level two hundred yards from the line. The for- mer crew had rowed themselves almost trifle over the final bit, which enabled half-length victory. Hobart State High chances. It is very pleasing and en- have fought through thick and thin to keep the traditions of the State fresh in the minds of the youngsters to see such a splendid array of material in the Most of the crews have had good know- although occasionally the slidework was inclined to be uneven. However, taken ing bunch, and should in the future when drafted through the junior stages into the senior ranks prove worthy sons The championship eights, the sculls, and the pairs were held under the aus- pices of the Tasmanian Rowing Asso- Rowing Club. Mr. B. Hollingsworth acted as starter, and Mr. B. Sampson as umpire, while the duty of judge was the lot of Mr. E.H. Stephens. Among the many visitors present were Messrs. E. Sorell (chairman), C. McVilly. A, The following are the details: LADIES' TEST RACE. - ½ mile. Tamar.-E. Radford (stroke), M. At- kins, O. Kidd, W. Howe (bow), G. F. Young (bow), E. Webstables soon afterwards assumed command. They streaked for the finishing line in away being very favourably commented upon. Without ever being seriously troubled, they won easily by 1 ½ lengths. by half a length. Time, 3min. 12sec. BOURKE CUP SCHOOLS' RACE.-1 Wadley (B.), 10.12; G. Eccleston (2), 10.11; T. Barclay, 10.0; C. Adams (S), 10.9; N. Chick (cox.), 1 B. Kitto (B.), 9.6; T. Rowland (2), 10.6; W. Rundle (3), 9.7; L. B. Sims (S.), 10.0; T. H. Lawrence (cox.). 3 E. A. Cannell (3),' 10.0; K. Rule (S.), 10.0; E. Moore (cox.) .... 0 Hobart State High, No. 2,-T. Daleo (B.), 10.0; G. Anderson (2), 9.9; G. Robertson (3), 9.7; D. Casey .10.0; G. Briggs (3), 10.2; R. Broom- by (S.), 10,7; James (cox.) .... 0 The crews were got away well to- gether, but before covering a hundred yards, Hobart No. 1 and Devonport No. 1 boats fouled, and the umpire recalled the boats for a fresh start. Once again, on the journey the same two fouled, but the race was allowed to proceed. Techni- cal crew, who got away badly, and Laun- ceston No. 1 drew clear of the others three-quarters of a mile from home, and fought the issue out on their own. At the "quarter-mile pile these two boats were dead level, with Devonport No. 1 two lengths further back, just clear of hundred yards from home Launceston remained unchanged. Devonport No. 2 crew was last. Tims, 5min 2sec. CHAMPION SCULLS-2 ½ miles. M. Bradlcy (T.R.C.). 11.7. 1 A. W. Cuthbertson (L.R.C.) .'.. 2 F. McKenzie (N.E.R.C.), 11.6 . 3 event was lost through the withdrawal of L. Nimmo and the absence of A. Pitt, the fastest rate from the start, strik- son and Bradley were content to put in long work at a 26 rate. At the end of a mile Bradley appeared to be leading Bradley were close together coming in- side Haystack Point, though once fairly neatly, crossed the line with nine 20 lengths further back. Time, I3min 13sec. CHAMPION PAIRS mile. C. Johnson 11.0, bow; T. Darcey, Tamar: A. McEnnulty, stroke, 11.0; V. Rubenach. bow. 10.2; V. Rout ley, cox . 2 These were the only starters, Bucking- to the new cutting, where North Esk to the line won by 3 ½ lengths. No time taken. TRIANGULAR TEST EIGHTS-3 miles. North: O. Ingles (B.), 11.4; A. 11.4; P. Willey (4) 12.7; D. Scott (5). 11.11; T. M. Chaplin (6). 13.0, (S.), 10.2; J. H. Doolan, cox; James South: J. Swift (B.). 11.1; A. Nicol- son (2), 12.0: J. Nicolson (3), 12.1; L. Roscow (4). 12.5: L.R. Marsh (5), 12.G; R. Bucirde (G), 12.0; C. Bucirde (7). 11.10; F. Coverdale (S.), 11.2; H. Williams. cox; C. Mc- Villy coach ... . 2 North-West- Coast A. Scott (B.), 11.10: W. Williams (2). 11.1; K. Hudson (3). 11.9- F. Porter (4), 11.1; T.Burgess(5), 12.0; J. .Jeffrev (6), 11.11: W. Shelton (7), 11.0; C. Rook, Pearce, coach . 3 The positions at the line up were: North-West on the western shore, North sets of oars struck the water simul- taneously, and the battle was on. Right great pace and in the first few minutes 36. At the end of the first mile North that many deemed them all on even slackened down to 32. A little over a course down the centre. Valuable ground was lost at this juncture which the South were never able to retrieve. Pass- ing inside Haystack Point, with about a were still maintaining the same rate of striking. North-Wcst had dropped fur- ther back and had slackened down to a winners, South were inclined to be un- mile. steady and were splashing a good deal . Passing the half mile North were in- creasing their lead and although South sprinted and increased their rate of striking North went on, buoyed up by the shouts of encouragement from the shore and the deafening tooting of whistles from craft on the river and won a magnificent struggle by three lengths, North West bringing up the rear ten lengths further away. Time 14 min 46sec. THE HISTORY OF THE TEST RACE. As the result of a friendly argument in 1891. At that time the Tamar and Derwent clubs were the only ones pos- sessing senior eights and the first race Hobart. After a keen struggle the North crew were the Beauchamp brothers P Barnett H.C.West and W Hogg The Derwent crew contained the present Ad- ministrator (Sir Herbert Nicholls), J E C Lord, T McDonald and the Roberts brothers. The contest became clubs who carried along uninterrupted- ly until 1900 when the North Esk Club was formed and participated in the race. The TRA was then formed in Laun- ceston and the S. T. R. A. in Hobart and bodies alternately till 1905. That year inter- State rowing and a crew compris- ing four men from each end of the is- land went to Sydney and represented the State. At this stage the North and South fixture resolved itself into a race from which the oarsmen competing in the Tasmanian inter- State eight were selected. The associations at Launces- ton and Hobart then inaugurated the Idea of conducting club championship events. Matters carried along smoothly and rowing boomed immensely until 1908 when what was known as the great rowing squabble occurred. The time was near at hand (a matter of two years) when it was to be Tasmania's turn to stage the inter- State eight oar race. Both ends of the State were desirous of' controlling the event and both claimed recognition as the leading body. Feel- ing ran very high and the climax was reached when attempts proved futile in bringing about the annual test. The crews refused to row against each other anywhere in Tasmania. The result was that two nominations went abroad to Melbourne from Tasmania, for the 1901 inter -state race to be decided in Mel- bourne. Both crews made the trip and Yarra a couple of days before the big event. The Northern crew were suc- cessful and that year represented the State. The outcome of this fiasco was that a conference of delegates took suggested that a test race should be rowed in Tasmania and whichever crew Tasmania. Eventually the North and South met when the latter proved super- ior and the first inter State race on Tasmanian waters was rowed on the Upper Derwent course. Although har- mony was by no means restored, the an- nual test race was continued in the two following years. In 1912 the T. R.A. as at present constituted, was formed, and the North and South race was done tion would doubtless have been cleared up long ago. Anyhow, it is satisfactory that wise counsel has eventually pre- vailed, and judging by the huge success of the revival of the race on Saturday |
| AQUATIC NOTES. FIXTURES. January. (Article), Examiner (Launceston, Tas. : 1900 - 1954), Saturday 13 January 1923 page Article | 2013-05-07 10:58 | ?AQUATIC NOTES. N, -Logford Reitta. to 3---Champion -ights, pairs, and sculls be consideration. Looked at in the light A of encouraging rowing still further, Ol there appears to be Possibilities in the . revision of the present scale. In the Lt case of cc crew winning by a lesser mar- wi gin than half a length, there is pos- re sibly little to choose between them, but 8 the winners get the points and the run- ml hers-up, who probably have put up hear- 11 ly as good a light, receive nothing. As L there are lio second prizes, it is a aits. (b of spoils to the victors. tiowever, there 'ii can be no argument against giving the yi winning crew, even under these eiretima- ar stiances, that advantage in the points ga )which victory should ensure. It is not he advocated that the mpi-aii of points Be between erst and second should be such In as to make the minor position nearly (4 as attractive as lirst place. Under the C gets 4 points, junior 3, junior-senior IS, Cr senior 16, champion four 20, and in the wl case of eights twice the number. Would fi it be too much to give the runners-up 'T' half points, where, say, more than lour t, cresws started? It has been suggested re that this might be anl inducement for Is i. club to enter more than one crew for fri the fact that rowers by the ex- 'n penses and liabilities they incur and pt the prizes they race Ior are as near as fil possible the ideal sportsman, it does not to seem probable that they would desqend de or two clubs will have more than one pr Sc;>" "r'cdcer."r t~it miLiifrlJanuaryit. tb (Desrwent). th S6 1-Hobart Regatta. ba (0Z-Tamar Reg t l.a Sc P. t-T.ttA. (Northern snb-committee)' til Regatta. eh 24-INorth-South race (Tamar). er 24-Bourke Cup (Tamar). In G-King's Cup and Sculling champion- B" ship (Perth). Bi hbould there be a revision of the be scale of premiership points in the direc- cr tion of granting points to crews tilling hPI authorities might seriously consider Ni when they have a little leisure time. 10c That will be before next season. It 1s Cc many aspects that it will need careful 01 to such tactics. It is possible that onio w crew in some of the races at the forth- ga coming regattas, and this should be re- or garded as a good thing not obly for the IV clib itself but for thi sport, for it to beans iuore rowers and inore experience ut in public for oarsmon. There could be of a certain amount of discretion in. the al direction of permitting a second crew TI to enter, but from the public point of et view the keener the competition thi bet aspect that it would provide ia greater inenitlive to rivers. These tire the mo tives behind the suggestion. At. the re cent regattas there were several very n [lose finishes, and also a few instances w where a crew stood out, but so far as n the season has gone it (foes liot seem that any crew which linished second c would have been unworthy of, say, ball .i points. Ia The date for championship eights, -T' pairs, aed sculls has been definitely lixed I e for February m ei the Derwent. )low- Ia ever, it is reported that this hal not fi given much satisfaction in the South, it where it is understood that the clubs n would prefer the race to be decided on h the day prior to the regatta on February t G. So far as Northern clubs are con- e cerned, they are not likely to regard 1 h absence of Northern crews from the Ho 'bart Regatta. The suggestion made from this end sas that the race should he te rowed oni the Monday before the regatte, i so that the 'Northern crews woul ce 1 a able to fit in the two days. Now that b the date has been lixed car the Satur dhy, it will not be possible for the crews L to wait until lice Tunsciay, as they a:rc Friday to the Tuesday inclusive. The e race will also clash with the hial dey's ( racing of the T.11.C. Cup meeting. In the -vent of the race being rowed on could be decided. on the Lower Uerwenit. y It is hoped that, in view of the liobart L Regatta being so close, acn effort will still be made to lit in the two b generally. t season, but the real effect is not likely b to be seen Until next season, by which time tie number of really good oars- v men should be materially inocreased. The e entablishmnent of a third chub Ices put the others. uc their msottle, more nien as-se taking part In the sport pessibly clean so any previous yeer, interest is keeci, and with the excellent coechces in each shed the best is the splendid material they 1 have to seork on is bsisg breught. out. A few icigits cite lout eights were oiut from the Nocrthe E1k shed at the one - time, sc-ile tic- Tamar sited increeased - the fleet. 'There iS iuchcc activily us the river ole tile pert of all clubs. The North Es.. daleb sill have a eoupie of senior fosiiis aesi tights for .Loiigiord Regatta, c'lil'Žei cli te clubs have iiore than use cress in the ilower grades. Olastide Coegan into yen' hack into tile - tight bides feast. aid Itids should hlpl them. lice Tsica r loeleiiers survey'el the posicio 0cc 'a mieetieig dering tile hist weelzeiiii tied a-i a rescclt. the ac tivitV 'iS kieclic. Thi-y lire scftlinig dosnvo to train iii real iciceest. Tlie Old Laus cestomciees (ise ei'.'iiss ihi-ic lii' sport seriously, iiid tihtt is ic pltii.5' li wv tiiey have never 1 een ieilhier acck t has third in. any u-ste icc selich they ihee started. They lits" goie- to ilaile to pick their best cress-l anit issll' seli have been tried. Thli,¾ sei ci' cigh ill cic' sill ie- present tiiemi iin all future regattas. 55 tell as iii lice clhampucioiislifp. that IS one way if gttlilg cocohinatlan.fo Northern eight wchichi is to lake part in tics lorthc-Souitl race on the 'Tamer in Masrchu were appoiicted by eneb of the olubsa Tenar selected MIr. P. 0. West unan, North Esk MIr. J~is. Cesgan, aee., and OldLacnccestonians Mr. Ii. tincusy. In each ini~tance they arte the coaches to thce clubs mentionted. It is proposed, to pekr ant tenl mec, fruns svhom the linael eght will be selected, probably seen after. tin Tamer Regtitta, 'so thcat they will basis neatly' a month in the boat. It is expectld that, a fline crew will bc got together. The Northi-Wett, which has tcvO clhbs~ to sehett from, one of which does not go in- fot eight-oared rowing, scill be represented. During next week' thce Tamar club an ticipate landidlg a new. beiet and beet four froici 'Mesre: J. Edwards dad Send, Melbourne. The club already lids one. but it hss sdetb good- service. A set or girder oars is, also' comiog with it. The clubs iri the North have experienced. some dilliculty in repltinilsiizi4 theii stecke of ears, and there seemS to hie S edditiby Tue t ammtos of thas Tamar Club at FIXTURES. Cc February. ri May. a 1, Gi rowed on Marth 24, the date of the Ni will be one mile and ani eighth. Some Sc they were unable to tee their way clear river race shortly alter. The cup will the State High School, while it is pro a good deal. The eight is as folloWs: B. Dawson (stroke), P. Willey (7), 31. Bradley (6), A. McEnnulty (0.), K. Green (4), R. Monteith (3), Ml. Murray They (have already been afloat, and are North iEk club to Longford, as fol Courtenay (7), 1). Ingles (i), O. Ingles (5), W. Beveridge (4), B. Ingles (3), 31. A. Morrishy (stroke). F. Brown (7), T. R. Chick (3), W. Digncy (2), and b. Luck ibow). The first four in each boat Barnard (stroke), B. Ingles (3), J. Cum IH. Chick (3), A. Parkinson (2). and J. are also training for the Tamar lie. been finally selected. The No. I is-It. Barnard (stroke), S. burgess (7), w. Ingles (0), J. Scarborough (6), K. Darcy (4). J. Young (3), .1. Cummings (2), and Tihe arrangemeiits were advanced a stag,, and the prospects are that the large crowd will probably snake the trip made to get a mreting of the T.R.A. at ilobart, 'when seme of ithe northern. mihirbbrs were down, but it did not even tuate. So far no reply has beer3 re deived by the irortlrern hub-committee with regard to their appliention for premiership points to apply to the re gatta it is proposed to rse on the Tamar on the Saturday after the Tamar R1e gatta. The committee ban also applied to the committee controlling the inter stiite frind at Launceston for an advance of £50, feeling sure ihat they will be able to aiulihent it by another £50. The regatta is being held for the inter |
AQUATIC NOTES. 30 Longford Regatta. 3---Champion eights, pairs, and sculls consideration. Looked at in the light of encouraging rowing still further, there appears to be possibilities in the revision of the present scale. In the case of a crew winning by a lesser mar- gin than half a length, there is pos- sibly little to choose between them, but the winners get the points and the run- hers-up, who probably have put up near- ly as good a fight, receive nothing. As there are no second prizes, it is a case of spoils to the victors. However, there can be no argument against giving the winning crew, even under these circum- stances, that advantage in the points which victory should ensure. It is not advocated that the margin of points between first and second should be such as to make the minor position nearly as attractive as first place. Under the gets 4 points, junior 3, junior-senior 12, senior 16, champion four 20, and in the case of eights twice the number. Would it be too much to give the runners-up half points, where, say, more than four crews started? It has been suggested that this might be an inducement for a club to enter more than one crew for the fact that rowers by the ex- penses and liabilities they incur and the prizes they race for are as near as possible the ideal sportsman, it does not seem probable that they would descend or two clubs will have more than one by RUDDER January (Derwent). 6 --Hobart Regatta. 20 --Tamar Regatta 24 -- T.R.A. (Northern sub-committee) Regatta. 24- North-South race (Tamar). 24-Bourke Cup (Tamar). 6-King's Cup and Sculling champion- ship (Perth). Should there be a revision of the scale of premiership points in the direc- tion of granting points to crews filling authorities might seriously consider when they have a little leisure time. That will be before next season. It is many aspects that it will need careful to such tactics. It is possible that one crew in some of the races at the forth- coming regattas, and this should be re- garded as a good thing not only for the club itself but for the sport, for it means more rowers and more experience in public for oarsmen. There could be a certain amount of discretion in the direction of permitting a second crew to enter, but from the public point of view the keener the competition the bet- aspect that it would provide a greater incentive to rowers. These are the mo- tives behind the suggestion. At the re- cent regattas there were several very close finishes, and also a few instances where a crew stood out, but so far as the season has gone it does not seem that any crew which finished second would have been unworthy of, say, half points. The date for championship eights, pairs, and sculls has been definitely fixed for February 3 on the Derwent. How- ever, it is reported that this has not given much satisfaction in the South, where it is understood that the clubs would prefer the race to be decided on the day prior to the regatta on February 6. So far as Northern clubs are con- cerned, they are not likely to regard absence of Northern crews from the Ho- bart Regatta. The suggestion made from this end was that the race should be rowed on the Monday before the regatta, so that the Northern crews would be able to fit in the two days. Now that the date has been fixed for the Satur- day, it will not be possible for the crews to wait until as they are Friday to the Tuesday inclusive. The race will also clash with the holiday's racing of the T. ?.C. Cup meeting. In the event of the race being rowed on could be decided on the Lower Derwent. It is hoped that, in view of the Hobart Regatta being so close, an effort will still be made to fit in the two generally. season, but the real effect is not likely to be seen until next season, by which time the number of really good oars- men should be materially increased. The establishment of a third club has put the others on their mettle, more men are taking part in the sport possibly than in any previous year, interest is keen, and with the excellent coaches in each shed the best in the splendid material they have to work on is being brought out. A few nights ago four eights were out from the North Esk shed at the one time, while the Tamar shed increased the fleet. 'There is much activity on the river on the part of all clubs. The North Esk club will have a couple of senior fours and eights for Longford Regatta, while all the clubs have more than one crew in the lower grades. Claude Coogan has gone back into the light blues boat, and this should help them. The Tamar members surveyed the position at a meeting during the last week-end and as a result the ac- tivity is keener. They are settling down to train in real earnest. The Old Laun- cestonians have always taken the sport seriously, and that is probably why they have never been further back than third in any race in which they have started. They have gone to pains to pick their best crews and many men have been tried. Their senior eight now will re- present them in all future regattas, as well as in the championship. That is one way if getting combination. During the week the selectors for the Northern eight which is to take part in the North-South race on the Tamar in March were appointed by each of the olubs. Tamar selected Mr. P. C. Weet- man, North Esk Mr. Jas. Coogan, sen., and Old Launcestonians Mr. R. Finney. In each instance they are the coaches to the clubs mentioned. It is proposed, to pick out ten men from whom the final eight will be selected, probably soon after the Tamar Regatta, so that they will have nearly a month in the boat. It is expected that, a fine crew will be got together. The North-West, which has two clubs to select from, one of which does not go in for eight-oared rowing, will be represented. During next week the Tamar club an- ticipate landing a newbest and best four from Messrs. J. Edwards and Sons, Melbourne. The club already has one, but it has seen good service. A set of girder oars is, also coming with it. The clubs in the North have experienced some difficulty in replenishing their stocks of oars, and there seems to be a scarcity of them just now. The committee of the Tamar Club at a meeting on Tuesday night, decided that the race for the Bourke Cup should be FIXTURES. February. May. rowed on March 24, the date of the will be one mile and an eighth. Some they were unable to see their way clear river race shortly after. The cup will the State High School, while it is pro- a good deal. The eight is as follows: B. Dawson (stroke), P. Willey (7), M. Bradley (6), A. McEnnulty (5.), R. Green (4), R. Monteith (3), M . Murray They have already been afloat, and are North Esk club to Longford, as fol- Courtenay (7), D. Ingles (6), O. Ingles (5), W. Beveridge (4), B. Ingles (3), M. A. Morrisby (stroke). F. Brown (7), T. R. Chick (3), W. Digney (2), and L. Luck (bow). The first four in each boat Barnard (stroke), B. Ingles (3), J. Cum- H. Chick (3), A. Parkinson (2). and J. are also training for the Tamar re- been finally selected. The No. I is -- R. Barnard (stroke), S. Burgess (7), W. Ingles (6), J. Scarborough (5), K. Darcy (4). J. Young (3), J. Cummings (2), and The arrangements were advanced a stage, and the prospects are that the large crowd will probably make the trip made to get a meeting of the T.R.A. at Hobart, when some of the northern. members were down, but it did not even- tuate. So far no reply has been re- ceived by the northern sub-committee with regard to their application for premiership points to apply to the re- gatta it is proposed to run on the Tamar on the Saturday after the Tamar Re- gatta. The committee has also applied to the committee controlling the inter- state fund at Launceston for an advance of £50, feeling sure that they will be able to augment it by another £50. The regatta is being held for the inter- |