Wendouree (No. 2 in the picture), jumped out ahead of their opponents at the start of the Eight Oared Championship of Victoria, rowed in the Lower Yarra on Saturday last. They were soon challenged by Melbourne (No. 3), and for 2[?] miles the crews were locked together. Melbourne prevailed over the last stages of the race. The other crews in the picture are Hawthorn (No. 1), whose faulty blade work is apparent, and Essendon. Although blind, Sam Morris still takes keen interest in cricket, and was among those who welcomed the ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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Sporting Globe (Melbourne, Vic. : 1922 - 1954), Wed 17 Nov 1926, Page 14
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