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Salient. The Newspaper of Victoria University College. Vol. 20, No. 2. March 29, 1956

Otago

Otago

John Sinclair, stroke: John needs no introduction to Varsity rowing circles where his whirlwind style has become almost legendary. Last year he rowed in NZU eight and was awarded his NZU Blue.

Don MacDonald: Fit from his season in Canterbury senior eight. Don is a driving force at seven after stroking the NZU crew last year.

Ken McCredie and Mark Irwin: Ken rowed for NZU last year and Mark was unlucky not to do so.

Crichton Prain: A newcomer to the Varsity crew, he learned his rowing at Christ's College and is performing well.

Warwick Warden: Another ex-Christ's boy, who was in the Varsity eight in 1954 and this season, has been rowing for Canterbury junior eight.

Michael Gill: Comes from AUC where he rowed last year in the fresher's four which came second to OU.

Dave James: Rowed in the Varsity four in 1954 and at Queenstown for OU last year.

The first four is perhaps a more powerful combination than OU has ever fielded in this event.

Gerald Batchelor: Has wide experience at stroking and received his OU Blue last year.

Brian Watson: Has been rowing this season for Queen's Drive and was in the Otago junior eight.

John Braithwaite: Rowed two in the winning four last year and is rowing well again this year.

Jim Scott: Has come with very good credentials, from Gisborne and should do well.

The second four is David Davidson, Don Colder, Graham Lawson and Ross Pirrett. A younger crew but rowing well together, and the experience will prove invaluable.