ROUND THE HARBOUR.

Auckland Star, Volume LXV, Issue 208, 3 September 1934, Page 14

ROUND THE HARBOUR.

CENTRE CYCLE RACE. CKAS. DWIGHT THE WINNER. GORDON PATRICK GETS FASTEST TIME, Riding a masterly race Chas Dwlght, scratch junior rider of the Manukau Clu'i, won Saturday's annual harbour race in a most decisive manner when he finished 2.29 ahead of big Rou F. Norman, of Ngarua-

wahia. The race was over a course of -14 miles from Dcvonport, via Birkenhead, Albany Hill, Rlverhead and Henderson to Carrlugton Road, Point Chevalier. For the first half of the race the riders had a stiff head' wind to battle against, while on the metal roads from Albany to Henderson, about 28 miles, dust of interested motorists made for unpleasant racing. The actual starting point was outside the Esplanade Hotel at Devonport, and right on the stroke of 2 p.m. Starter Jack Auckrain sent off the first three riders, R. G -Whitley, R. Eagles and B. V. Taylor. They had 10.0 start from Gordon Patrick, Auckland Club, and Johnnie Brown and Les. Dwight, of the Mauukau Club. For the first 16 miles to the top of the notorious Albany Hill the riders had a hard slog into the north-westerly wind. Whitley broke away early, but R. Campbell (13,0) and J. Pickuell (17.30) were with him at the top of the big hill. Just behind were two big bunches, one of 14 riders, with W. Crocker (14.0) making the pace, and another of 12, with Dave Lawson leading. At the Riverhead check, 25 miles, the leaders were the fast-tiring R. Campbell (15.0) and J. Plcknell (17.30), B. Whitley (19.0) passed 25s later. ' Twenty miles from home Junior Dwight had a share in the lead, and, not content with that, he, at 10 miles to go, on a long downhill section, just free-wheeled away. From then on it was all over bar the shouting. A following motorist thought he would "crack up." but instead he just went steadily away, despite the efforts of big Ron Norman and R. King. The last seven miles was over the concrete highway, over which a light shower had fallen. Dwight was so far in front then that that little interest was taken in. the following groups. At the crossroads at Kumeu, Patrick fell, but Brown eased up, and the pair soon got into a good pace again. But their chances of a placing were not bright, for the front men were reviving with the assistance of the wind. Arab; well-deserved cheers Dwight finished quite fresh-looking, and arter a long interval of 2.29 in came Norman and King In a wheel-to-whcel finish. The rest struggled in in pairs and singly till Patrick ami Brown lent a little excitement. Patrick out-sprinted Brown by two lengths to establish a new course record. The placed riders were: — Chas. T. Dwight, 9.0, Manuitau Club, 2h 10m 17s 1 Ron. F. Norman, 11.0, Manukau Club, 2h 14m 40s .'. 2 R. A. King, 10.30, Auckland, 2h 14m 17s 3 Jack Price, 9.0, Auckland, 2h 12m 53s . 3 Cordon Patrick, scr, Auckland Club, was fastest in 2n Urn 345, a new course record. Johnnie Brown, scr, Manukau. was next fastest in 21i 6m 355. Les. Dwight, scr, Manukau Club, continued after his spill to clock 2h 12m. There were 93 .starters. Shortly after the race Mr. MeFarlanc made the presentation of the Malvern Star Cup to Chas. Dwight. After a short speech he called for three cheers for Dwight, which were heartily given.

AUCKLAND LADIES' CLUB. The Auckland Ladies' Amateur Cycling Club conducted a six-lap scratch handicap at the Mount Albert course. The results were :—Mrs. Harrison (18.08), lj Miss Ellie Swinburne (18.32), 2; Miss Hasicllo Storey (20.28) 3. Handicap.—Miss Handle Storey (3m), 1; Mrs. Harrison (scr), 2; Miss Ellie Swinburne (30s), 3. THAMES CLUB. The Thames Cycle Club's 24 miles race on Saturday resulted :—K. Edldns 1, R. C. Burr 2, W; Burr 3. Fastest time: S. West, 08.21. AUCKLAND CLUB. Ideal racing conditions prevailed »t Tamaki on Saturday ' for the Auckland Cycle Club's weekly road contests. The events set down for decision were a five miles and a half handicap for the juniors and a 25 miles' time trial and sealed handicap for seniors. The junior race resulted : —W. Bicknell (lino), 17.31, 1: S. Salt (2.10), 2 ; D, Moxoa (1.10), 3; B. Harvey (20s), 4. B. Harvey (20s) recorded fastest time in 10.50. Only a small field competed In (he senior T.T.. the result being:—C. Johnson, Tiding time. 70.0. 1 : \V. Pinker. 71.19, 2 ; D. Aitchison, 72.45. 3. Others to finish : 11. Harrison, 74.12; K. Banks, 74.22; S. Sargent, 78.3. The sealed handicap resulted;.—K. Banks (5.0), adjusted time. 00.22. 1 : C. Johnson (20s), G9.40, 2; E. Harrison (4.0), 70.12, 3. OTAGO CHAMPIONSHIP. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) DUNEDIN, this day. The 00 miles cycling championship conducted by the Otago Athletic and Cycling Clubs was held at Taierl Plains on Saturday, heing run in a cold south-westerly wind accompanied by sleet showers. Ten out of the 19 starters completed the course, the winner being T. G. Fleming. Christchurch, with A. M. .Tones. Christchurch, second, and I G:. J. 'Young. Temuka;; third. Fastest time was recorded by h. Thomas. Christchurch, wlio, off scratch, registered 2h 2(im 21s. ■ Detailed result: T. G, Fle'ninnr. Christchurch (9m). 2h 32m 33 4-ijs. 1: A. M. Joiies, Cliristclmrcb (lOin), 2h ,32m' « ."-ss, 2: G. J. Young, Temuka (lliu), 2h 31m 10s ); 3. • .-. '