CYCLING.
THE SIX DAYS' RACE
AN UGLY INCIDENT
United Pre«« Association—By Electrio Telegraph —Copyright.
SYDNEY. January 1
Tho cyclists had covered 732 miles at tho end of 48 hours, tho positions being unaltered.
, Early this morning, owing to the competitors loafing and refusing to increase their speed, tho referee threatened to end tho race, and turned out tho track lights. The crowd rushed the oval, hooted the n'dors and officials, and threatened a riot. Tho police cleared tho ground. When tho light was restored the teams took heed of tho warning and increased tho pace. (Received January" let, 9.45 p.m.) At tho end of sixty hours the cyclists covered 904 miles, 118 less than in last year's race. .''■'. ' ;
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Press, Volume XIIX, Issue 14553, 2 January 1913, Page 7
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