Arnst Beats Webb In World Sculling Championship
On December 15 1908 in fine weather on the Wanganui River Arnst defeated Webb by three lengths in the world sculling championship race Webb led early but Arnst gained on the leader and finished two lengths ahead at the two mile mark and three lengths at the end Over 40000 spectators witnessed the race with Webb suffering fatigue and Arnst earning praise as the new champion despite earlier doubts about his rival's claim.
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Armst
Gamaly
Dick Artist
Wag
Elension
Linn
Sseca
Jimny Stanbury
George Towns
Racing and sport gossip from the Parramatta area
The piece surveys dogs coursing and horse racing in New South Wales and Australia wide. It notes Pickard's Uconery and other sires, plans to bring marathon runners to visit Australia, a anticipated match between scullers Peares and Mitchell on the Parramatta, and the impact of General Booth at coursing events. It mentions a billiards clash Weiss v Lindrum with scores, boxing and cricket figures, and the Bathurst football union suspensions. It highlights Jim Pickard's Cobargo success, and plans for tours of Bega Bombala with strong teams, plus notes on international athletes and records at Parramatta.
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Australia
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la Veil
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Pearce- Mitchell
Maoriland
Boga
Rover
Jim Pickard
Cobargo
Colleen Bawn
Jim
Good Dogs Army
Booth
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jimmy Britt
London
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H. J. Bate
Beg
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Bemboka
Bega
Royals
Aed
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