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William Pye was a professional sculler from Willington, on the River Tyne. | William Pye was a professional sculler from Willington, on the River Tyne.<br> | ||
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'''13th August 1881'''<br> | |||
''Bell's Life reported:'' | |||
On Saturday afternoon, a scullers race between George Cook of Sunderland and William Pye of Wllington-on-Tyne, took place over a half mile course on the River Wear, for £5 a side. Notwithstanding that Pye had the southern berth. which gave him the benefit of the tide and the benefit of the bend in the river, Cook (the favourite) at once took a substantial lead, but when in front fouled a piece of timber, which spoiled all chance of his winning and his opponent finished alone. | |||
Latest revision as of 17:01, 21 September 2020
William Pye was a professional sculler from Willington, on the River Tyne.
13th August 1881
Bell's Life reported:
On Saturday afternoon, a scullers race between George Cook of Sunderland and William Pye of Wllington-on-Tyne, took place over a half mile course on the River Wear, for £5 a side. Notwithstanding that Pye had the southern berth. which gave him the benefit of the tide and the benefit of the bend in the river, Cook (the favourite) at once took a substantial lead, but when in front fouled a piece of timber, which spoiled all chance of his winning and his opponent finished alone.