Eric Phelps trains to retain sculling title . King ' s bargemaster helps son . Eric Phelps , the holder , is training at Putney to defend his professional sculling championships title agianst Lou Barry , a former champion , in their Easter Monday race race over the Putney to Mortlake course . ' Bossy ' Phelps , the King ' s Bargemaster , is helping his son with his training . Photo shows , Eric Phelps , carrying his sculls to the river for practice at Putney . 18 March 1937