AUCKLAND AMATEURS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXV, Issue 150, 27 June 1934, Page 15

AUCKLAND AMATEURS.

Favoured by fine chilly weather, though slightly hampered by a fairly strong wind on the straight part of the course, the Auckland Amateurs decided their annual unpaced championships at To Atatu, last Saturday afternoon. Koad surfaces were in excellent condition, the rain during the week having the elfect of consolidating the sandy roads, making them very hard and fast.

In all forty riders competed, twelve juniors and twenty-eight seniors lining up at the start of their uiipaced ride; a fine tribute to the enthusiasm of the members as unpaced conditions are rarely popular among cyclists. Surprises were furnished' in both divisions when the favourites, \ Patrick and Tucker, who were considered to be sure winners in the senior and junior events, respectively, were both defeated for championship honours by Ivan Laloli and A. Jagusch. Ernie Tucker, who was considered to have easily the best chance in the junior event by reason of his experience and past performances, just failed by ten seconds to gain championship honours. Possibly a little over-confidence on his part resulted in the deficiency. A. Jagusch is to be congratulated on his surprise victory under tho strenuous conditions. His time for the six miles and a half, 18.33, is a very creditable one, and his adjusted time of 17.4S in the scaled handicap held in conjunction with the time trial, proved to bo a winner also, thus giving him first place and fastest time. F. O'Gorman and L. Walton returned third and fourth fastest times respectively. Following are the results of the handicap event showing actual riding times and the adjusted times on the sealed handicap basis:—A. Jagusch 18.33, 17.48, 1; D. Fraser, 20.14, 17.59, 2; F. Clarke, 10.2. 18.2, 3; F. O'Gorman, 18.59, 18.14, 4; S. Windsor, 19.32, 18.32, 5; E. Garrod, 20.50, 18.41. C. The twenty-eight seniors who started found the twenty-three miles and a half a very severe test of their capabilities, a strong wind making tho uphill ride home from tho store corner a particularly strenuous one, and it is very creditable that twenty-four of these completed the distance. It. Linn, in his capacity of chock steward, had his bands full keeping a tally of the laps completed by each rider, as the number of entries is a record one for this type of event. Ivan Laloli, who punctured when going well in the twenty-three-miler last week, definitely proved his superiority under unpaced conditions by returning fastest time in 06.46, thus gaining championship honours. Ho was 53s faster than G. Patrick, and 2.1 faster than J. Price, who secured third fastest time. This latter rider who has rapidly worked his way back from a front mark at the beginning of the season, put ! up the best performance of his career on Saturday, and further enhanced his repuj tation as a powerful, solid pedaller. I Judging from his present form he should be quite capable, of holding any pace set I by the scratch men over distances up to j twenty-five miles.

Tho B grade championship resulted in a win for J. Tannahill, a first-year rider, who returned the excellent time of 72.51. W. Crocker was runner-up in 74.37. The inclusion of a B grade championship was considered advisable, owing to the large number of competing riders in the club at the present time, and the interest which it aroused among the "lesser lights" fully justified its inclusion. Following are the first twelve placings in the sealed handicap which was held in conjunction with the championships. Actual riding times and adjusted handicap times are given:— K. Moshiem, 69.12, 03.42. 1; J. Price. 68.47, 04,47, 2; J. Speight, 71.11, 65.11, 3; R. King, 71.52, 05.22, 4; W. Crocker, 74.37, 05.37, 5; A. Richardson, 71.13. 05.43, 0; J. Tannahill, 72.51, 65.51. 7; W. Downey, 75.30. 00.0. S; I. Laloli, 00.40. 06.40, 9; A. Keith, 09.17, 00.47. 10; W. Hedges, 72.59, 06.59, 11; L. Laloli, 73.6, 67.6. 12. Keith Moshiem, who won the handicap event, scored a very popular victory, and one that was •well merited. Although he has had very little racing in the past few weeks ho must be very fit, as his time was fourth fastest. A long, hard ride evidently suits bis style of pedalling, as be won the club five-mije track championship last track season, and also rode well in the Centre's 100-mile race last October.

TAKAPUNA CLUB. The event held here last Saturday, under ideal weather conditions, was the 20-mile sealed handicap and time trial over the East Coast Koads. A. Chaplin, handicapped at limit, also got this position ia the draw, and went away to hold his position until he crossed the line to finish in first place in 77.28. This rider always does his best work on the hills, and it was pleasing to sec him reap,the reward of his perseverence. His victory, which is his first this year, proved very popular. O. Durbiu (3:M) finished second in both placing and time, 73.2, and must (in ( view of the few races in which ho lias competed this year) have ridden exceptionally well. At his best this pcdallcr can hold his own in practically any company. B. Oliver, always on a light mark, can usually produce an ace when least expected, and on this occasion met with little opposition, licit is one of the most consistent men in the club and usually averages well at the end of the season. This is the second time this season he lias claimed "time" honours. He finished third in 72.25.

A. Lydford, the scratch man, gained third place in time, which proves that I Lyddy docs his best work on the flat, in I company. Lady Luck seems to have turned her back on those two extremely fit men, 11. Jones ami B. Laurence. Both were making great time when they mot trouble, the former with the chain and sprocket breaking, and the latter in the form, of a puncture. A. Sligo put himself out of the running by loaning, Laurence his machine during the race. Laurence, however, had lost too much time to make up. -_~„. Oco. Williams, brother of G. Williams, the scratch man, is a newcomer, who looks as if lie may follow in his brother s tracks from his showing in his first race. The selectors have chosen the following riders to represent this club in the centre teams' race: —V. Blonificld, 1). Lydford, (Jr. Williams, S. Laurence, B. Oliver and A. Parker. . . In the junior championship R. Jones and L. Denning will carry the Shore colours. Next Saturday's event will be a 2C-milcr (seven laps) for the Ilawcs Cup. Handicaps declared toy Mr. Gallagher for the 26-mile race 1o lie hold liy the Takapuna Amateur Cycling Club next Saturday on the lake circuit:—V. Blomfield, G. Williams scr; D. Lydford,,l.o : It. Jones, 2.0 ; A r'irkcr 2 10; B. Oliver, S. X/aurancc, •*>3o- A Gunn, O. Durum, X,. nick, 3.30; G. Towart, A. Grant, G. 13. Williams. 5.0; G Evans Denning, CO; A. Shgo, :n. Evans, L. Coleman, £30; P. Keating, 7.0 ; A. Chaplin, 7.30- It. Bassett, 8.30; .M. HatUaway, 10.0 ; J. Gennnell, 11.30. PAPATOETOE CLUB. Handicaps for Saturday next for the rapatoetoe Club's 23-milo cycle road race — S. Pinfold. O. White, sor • K h. *™'i«s, D. N. Fin Cold. N. Wardell, l.O;: A. WoH L. Fouhister. C. Allan, B-Moffltt, 1.46; H. Waitc, R. Mclnnarney, 2.30: A. Vazey, B. Webb, K. Lawson, It. Bcohre, 3.30, A. Simons, 1,. Vessey. G. 4.0; K. Mclnnarney, Tf. Bellini, W. Kerr, K. Had/ield. M. Smeedv, ,5.0: L. .Tones R. McDonald, R. Crow. H. Bcehre. M. Kara, 0.0; A. Paul, 1.. SutelilTo, R Alexander, M. Watson, W. Bayly. 7.0: *. Faithful!, I. Williamson. C. Mullins, R. Walte. A. Gouller. 8.0: H. Osborne, J. Picknell, 0.0, u. Middleion, 32.0. LADIES' CLUB. FIXTURES. Saturday, .Tune 30.—0-Mile Road Handicap, Mount Albert, 2.30 p.m. sharp. last Saturday afternoon was bright and sunnv, with only a slight breeze blowing at Mount Albert, where the Auckland Ladies' Club conducted a four-mile race. The Winner of the event was Mrs. B.' Harrison, 'who put up a remarkable performance, also winning fastest time honours as well. Mrs. Harrison should now be on the scratch mark, thus making a bunch oi lour rider*, so some interesting riding should be witnessed this corning Saturday.

Miss Emily File, who was a close second, put up very consistent lap times, although having left her co-marker during the second lap. Miss Flossie Wood gained third place, but was far from feeling confident in herself, after her experience last week. The placings for the Points Cup are now: Mrs. Harrison, first with 23 points; Miss Wood, second, 19 points; Miss Pile, third, 16 points.