ENGLISH PARK STADIUM.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18551, 28 November 1925, Page 13

ENGLISH PARK STADIUM.

TO-NIGHT'S ATTRACTIVE PROGRAMME. Patrons at English Park Stadium to-night will he well catered fcr with an attractive programme, consisting of match racing, handicap cycling, running, and whippet racing. The chief event to'W decided l will be the match race between two well-known riders, Cyril Sowden, who has hesii a successful rider in scratch and handicap races, and Jumbo Wells, a rider who has raced against the world's best. Both cyclists have been training consistently and will give the public a sample of their beat. "Wells has had a grekt deal of experience in match racing, and his supporters are confident that his superior knowledge of this class of racing will stani him in good stead 8 gainst the speed of his younger rival. On the other hand, Sowden, who beat Mick Fitzgerald last week, is confident that he can win. The race is to be decided over three distances:' Quarter-mile, unpaced, and half and three-quarters, each paced. Added interest is given to this race by the fact that the winner will meet Jadk Fitzgerald, the Victorian champion, in » match race at the .Stadium next Saturday. In the two first-class handicap events there -will be eome great' r»cing. Amongst the competitors will be Phil OShea, Jack Henderson, Hector Burnand, Charlie Bell, Eddie Marra, "Willie Mackie, Frank Carey, Dick Cant, and other prominent riders. A feature of the programme will be the one mile second-class scratch race. Several promising riders have nominated, and a splendid contest will result. A professional running race of 13> yards will be held. Many of the best runners in Canterbury have entered, including Don McLennan, Stan Symister, M. A. MoDonald, and lien Barwell. "Whippet racing (fist and hurdles), a combined second and third-class cycle race, and an amateur cycling race will, comprise one of the most attractive programmes submitted by the "Company. Good seating accommodation is provided, and Derry's,. Military Band will supply * programme of music.