There was a risk of a foul and later Paddon stated that the boats did actually touch but as he did not want to win in that manner he did not make any appeal to the umpire.
Shortly afterwards Hadfield showed signs of arm weakness so that by the mile post Paddon was three lengths clear.
From there on, no matter what Hadfield tried, the result was never in doubt as Paddon’s superior strength and position on the river won the day.
Unusually this match was held on the Richmond River, North Coast district, NSW, Australia.
Paddon as Champion had the right to nominate most of the terms, but in order to secure the match agreed to Felton’s demands and another umpire was found.
Felton had the reputation of a fast sprinter but he showed none of his old form when Paddon took the lead after only one hundred yards and the result was never in doubt.
Major Goodsell had his first attempt at winning the Single Sculls World Championship on 20 September 1924.
Goodsell was an up-an-coming sculler and had won the New South Wales amateur championship before turning professional.
The race was held on the Richmond River, North Coast district, NSW, Australia.
He was trying to break the Champion by a fast pace but evidently tried too hard as he capsized after just a quarter of a mile.
Although he got back into the boat and continued, the race was effectively over and the Champion just paddled home to win.
Goodsell therefore challenged McDevitt and the race was run on the Clarance River near Ullmarra on 21 March 1925.
McDevitt was one of two Title Holders who had gained the honour by forfeiture and who failed to defend it on their first challenge.
Paddon decided to come out of retirement and challenged Goodsell and this race was held on 7 November 1925 on the famous Parramatta course in Sydney.