CYCLING.

Auckland Star, Volume LXV, Issue 132, 6 June 1934, Page 15

CYCLING.

WITH THE AMATEURS. MANUKAU CLUB. FIXTURES. Saturday, .Tune 0.—15-Mile Senior 10-Mile Junior, 'J, p.m. . ' L Sunday, June 10.— Ness Valley, 0.30 am Newmarket. ' "' Manukaii Club mec&eiß were very successful in the three big open event? conducted during the week-end. In each race a Mamikau rider secured the premier honours, fastest time, and •in all three created new course records. In the Auckland Centre's 38-mile senior race on Saturday over a strenuous course from Point Chevalier to Kunicu and back, the club was well represented in the lield of 07 starters. Five of the first six to finish were Mamikau clubmen. Lionel M. Nicholson, off 3.30, secured a very popular win by inches from Keith N Clark (4.0). On the run out to the Kunieu turn, 19 miles, Nicholson had actually lost 10s to Keith Chrrk and his bunch, but about seven miles from the finish he accelerated bis speed and caught the leading bunch of 18 riders within two miles of the finish. His success was no surprise, for be was third and second fastest in the May race of 22 milee. Keith N. Clark has shown wonderful improvement thi9 year, and thoroughly deserved his placing, for he worked hard on the way back, and even though he had the leaders ten miles from home he still forced the pace. He is a brother of Ueo. P. Clark, who has had many successes' at distance work, btit has not done anything brilliant to date this season. Gordon Cunningham (7.30) was the best of the middle markers, and finished fourth and surprised many when he beat Tom Kixon (5.0) for the position. Cunningham is only of small stature, but ho is of. the tireless type, a rider who can go a distance with anyone. Les. H. Dwight (scr.) gave fairly conclusive evidence of his strength over a distance by leaving Owen White and Ivan Laloli en route,, and finishing alone to make fastest time in Hi 41m 1.55. lie showed some of his last year dash. Jack W. Clark, was underrated according to his handicap of 1.30, for his time was only 10s slower than Dwight'e. Actually, Clark, with his splendid working co-marker Sid. Pinfold, of the Pa.patoetoe Club, who finished with him, was 5s better than Dwiptlit for the half distance. Dwight, Clark and Nicholson were successful in winning the first of the series of couteste for the clubs' challenge shield. The 15-milo open junior race drew a fine entry of 34 and 32 riders started. Chas. T. Dwight (ser.) was the only notable performer from the club. He made fastest time, but Ross Jones (scr.), Takapuna Club, gave him a big fright in the fast-finishing sprint. Dwight won by inches only, to clock 45.22. Manukau riders really enjoyed themselves at the one-street town of Hamilton on Monday, when the local club conducted the "Hamilton Fifty" over a 40-mile coirree from Hamilton to Te Awamutu, then across to Cambridge and back to Hamilton. The roads were free from dust owing to the heavy morning fog, characteristic of the Waikato, and the surfaces were fast, bar for a section of corrugated surfaces between Te Awamutu and Cambridge.' .Fifty-seven started, and ten Manukau riders competed. Cyril J. Cronk, off 25m, even surprised himself when he finished second by outsprinting a bunch of seven riders for second, place. Watkins, the Hamilton rider, won by a quarter of a mile. Les. Dwight. Jack W. Clark and Keith N. Clark rode from scratch. A great sprint for time honours eventuated. Les. Dwight again proved master of the occasion. His time, 2h am 555, will take some beating, for it is doubtful if a b'etter day could have graced the race. The local people would have liked to have seen Johnnie Brown racing. Brown was a spectator, but intends to start in the longer races next month. The Hamilton Club has a small but enthusiastic and energetic band of officials, and the sport is sure to advance in popularity this season in the Waikato. Most of the officials motored over the course during the event, and did their own checking at Te Awamutu and at Cambridge, yet were at the finish before the riders. Auckland riders who competed have hopes that the fixture will be made an annual one, for there is nothing like a big road race to attract interest. One of the local policemen did good work in directing traffic, ■which was heavy owing to other attractions in the town, over a detour road at the' finish where an enormons crowd had gathered. The riders were entertained by the local club at the hall adjacent to the finish immediately the race concluded. The arrangements were perfect, at the start, on the course, and at the finish. AUCKLAND AMATEURS.

FIXTURES. June 9.—13J-Mile Senior Handicap; 9J-Mile Junior Handicap. iLast week-end was a very strenuous one for all Auckland wheelmen, there being a 35-mile race to Kumeu on Saturday, followed by a 46-miler on Monday at Hamilton. The Auckland Amateur Athletic and Cycle Club's riders raced with a fair measure of success on both days, the placings won on Saturday being:—First (junior) K. F. Clark, fifth (junior) L. Windsor, third (senior) VV. Barry. Although, not being in the places they all were not very far behind at the finish. This club's riders have never before teen able to capture the major placings in the centre races, though they have had more of their share of seconds, but last Saturday K. F. Clark, one of the clubs prominent juniors, secured first place in the junior race, after a hard sprint with L. Denning, one of the Takapuna boys. The 6.0 bunch were considered to have a good chance, but struck -trouble early when A. Jagusch had his brake, foul his wheel and force his retirement. However, Clark and Windsor - continued, and, although caught by the 5.30 bunch, gave a good account of themselves and contested a hard sprint, for Clark to lead the other four over the line. Another ruler to do well was L. Walton, the club scratch junior, who rode hard to time 46.4 J. The senior race result was a masterpiece of the handicapper, for spectators had a thrill when 10 riders took part m the sprint for the places. The first club rider home was W. Barry, who took third place. Bill caused a great surprise, tor lately he has been very much oft form, and it is pleasing to see a return to form something like that which he has been capable of. C. Thackwell and 11. Webster also rode well, but both lacked that little bit extra at the finish. Ivan Laloli, one of the scratch men, is capable ot ft better time than 103.32 when fit, but still needs more racing to put him right. On Monday in the Hamilton 4G-miler he rode better, but is still a long way from his best. J. Speight rode one of the best races of his career in the Hamilton race. lie started with a tough bunch, and rode

hard to stay with them and be withm the first twelve riders home. M. Gamble found the later stages hard, but lias

learned that a heavy meal shortly before the race is not the best of things to race on. .. The club is holding an extraordinary general meeting in the club rooms on Wednesday, at 7.30 p.m. A senior race of 131 miles anil a Junior event over 93 miles will be decided by the Auckland Amateur Cycle Club over the le Atatu circuit on Saturday, starting at -i.oU p.m. Plandieaps: — tit ai Seniors.—A. G. Patrick, I. C. Laloli, M. T. Gamble, scr; W. Barry, A.. Keith, U. Webster, 1.0; J. Price, U fhl llip?._l-»»-A. Uiehardson, A. McNelll, 2 \. 0 ;_ L. B eut ,; • 2.45; \V. Hedges, A. Bowen, 3.1o; R. Abholum. Jj. Moore, R. Rollmson, 3.45; C. Thnckwell, R. King, J. Garrod, 4.0; G. Lau- ' rence, K. Slsson, R. Downing, W. Crocker. R. Donaldson, 4.30; T. T.egge, B. Paine, I. Banfield, W. Perks, 5.0; G. ■ Niehollss. V. Ilutchinson, A. Millar, J. Tannahill, 5.1u >, (' Keefe A. Moody, R. Morgan, 0.30 ; J. Speight, K. Whltely, withheld. .Tuniors.—L. Walton, scr; Welch, 4os; A. Jafrnsrh, R. Cull™, F. O'Gorman. .T. Fowler 1.16; S. Windsor, F. Clarke, 1.45; U. G. 'Burns. I. Dodds, 2.15 : l>. Frasrr. 2.30 ; G. Barnes, N. M:>tthews, 4.0; S. Pelley, B. Eyan, 4.0.

TAKAPUNA CLUB. No event was held last Saturday owing to the centre race, in which a number of Shore riders participated. Kos>; .Jones, the junior scratch man, riding oil' that mark in town, wae unlucky to be defeated for time iby such an extremely narrow margiri. This pedaller is not in form yet, but soon -will be, and should be in the limelight in the near future. L. Denning 5.30, gained second place, after ;i ride which in hits present condition must have been very painful, to say the least. Les deserves all credit for starting and certainly did (Splendidly to gain a placing. This youngster rode exceptionally well earlier in the season, but has not been so tit iu the lust couple of races. _ Next Saturday the club will hold two invitation events, the junior race of 7% miles, and the senior of 1>214 miles, both over the Lake circuit. TliLs Shore■bynndale invitation race is hejd annually and has always 'been extremely successful irom both club and spectators' points of view. A large field is nominated and keen racing anticipated. The junior race is timed for 2.30 p.m. sharp. Following are the handicaps: —Juniors: J. liutton, A. Da vies, 11. Kobertaon, 11. Jones, scratch; C. Breeze. K. Carr, 1.30; O. Webb, C. Crisp. 1.45; 11. Hansen, W. Williams, G... Helliwell, L. Denning, 2.0; R. Kicher, C. Boles, 2.30; 11. Mason, Q. Stewart, 3.0 J. Baseett, J. E. Goiiiii \\ . Burrows, K. Bassett, 3.30; F. L. Lupton, 4.30. Seniors: K L. Hughes, C. S?-?,4 er ' V - Blomlield. D. Lydfoid, O. Williams, scratch; B. jjcott, 1.0; H. Xorris, B. Oliver, K. Jones, 2.0; K. Hankin, A. Parker. S. Laurance, 2.43; D. Carr, R. Campbell, W. Kobine, N. Helliwell, L. JJick, O. Durbin, 3.0; A. l< , . Johnson, L. Kobeits, G. Towart, A. Gunn, A. Grant, 3.30; E. P. Smith, G. Cook. G. Evans, 4.30: H. Vaughon, C. May, L. Colenian, L. Denning, 5.30; W. Kireher, W. Elliott, A. Sligo, N. Evans, 6.0; C. Caddy, Ed. \ aughan, G. Cummings, D: Keating. G. 30; Mat. Watson, S. Alclerson, W. Pearce, 11. Bassett, A. Chaplin, 8.0; B. Munro, M. Conway, M. Hathaway, !).0.